Marathon TM CS User Guide AD RE NS SE TIO R A C E U DE PL TR UN S E ER IN R V O ST CO
Table of Contents Safety Information Warnings................................................................................................................2 Important Notes.....................................................................................................4 Certification............................................................................................................5 Registration....................................................................................................
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR: • Use only in a rear-facing position when using it with an infant weighing less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg) OR is less than 1 year of age. • Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 65 lbs (2.3 and 29.5 kg) and whose height is 49 inches (124.5 cm) or less. Rearfacing for children who weigh between 5 and 35 lbs (2.3 and 15.9 kg) and forward-facing for children who weigh between 20 and 65 lbs (9.1 - 29.5 kg) and are at least 1 year of age.
Safety Information Important Notes • Verify child seat is secure and harness is properly adjusted around child each time child seat is used. • Adjust harness to fit clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting child in child seat. • Cover child seat when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of child seat could become hot enough to burn a child. • Store child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.
Safety Information Safety Information Important Harness Adjustments According to the American Academy of Pediatrics: All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds (9.1 kg). That means that if your infant reaches 20 pounds (9.1 kg) before her first birthday, she should remain rear-facing at least until she turns 1 year old. It is best for children to ride rear-facing to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer. 1 2.
Child Seat Features Child Seat Features 1 7 19 20 8 21 24 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 22 25 23 26 15 16 27 17 28 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cover LATCH Straps LATCH Adjuster Release Buttons LATCH Adjusters LATCH Connector Release Buttons LATCH Connectors (stored under cover) 7 Harness Slots 8 Comfort Pads 9 Chest Clip 10 Harness Holders 8 18 11 HUGS™ (Harness Ultra Guard System) Chest Pads 12 Harness 13 Buckle 14 Belly Pad 15 Harness Adjuster Lever (under cover) 16 Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator (und
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Belts Vehicle Buckle Positions WARNING! The following types of vehicle belts are NOT compatible with this child seat: 1 Vehicle belts with top or bottom anchor points on the vehicle door. 2 Motorized, automatic vehicle belts WARNING! The position of the vehicle belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat.
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing LATCH Installation with the “LATCH Strap Here Rear-Facing” label on each side of the child seat. (Figs. E and F). 7 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH strap tight (Fig. G). • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use the vehicle belt installation methods.
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-shoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 29. 1 Recline the child seat then place it rear-facing on the vehicle seat. This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-facing. See Recline Adjustment on page 29.
Installation: Rear-Facing Installation: Rear-Facing Lap-Belt Installation 1 2 3 4 • Figure A illustrates a rear-facing, lap-belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 29. Recline the child seat, then place it rear facing on the vehicle seat. This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-facing. See Recline Adjustment on page 29.
Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. 6 Attach the remaining LATCH connector to its adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor (Fig. D) in an upright position (Fig, C). • An audible click confirms attachment. • Ensure that the LATCH strap is not twisted.
Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing lap-shoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 29. WARNING! • This child seat must not be used forward-facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg).
Installation: Forward-Facing Installation: Forward-Facing Lap-Belt Installation 4 Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it under the LATCH bar, through the forward-facing belt path, then under the LATCH bar on the opposite side (Fig. B). • Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing, lapbelt installation. • When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 29.
Installation: Versa-Tether® Installation: Aircraft This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U.S. and Canada will allow the use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as an approved child seat for airline use and fits properly on the aircraft seat. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling. The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 40 pounds (18.1 kg) use a certified, harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft.
Installation: Versa-Tether® Installation: Versa-Tether® Using the Versa-Tether 1 Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for designated tether anchorage locations. 2 Locate the tether on the rear of the child seat and remove the tether from the pouch. 3 Place the tether up and over the child seat back. 4 Install the child seat using the LATCH system or the vehicle belts according to the instructions in this manual. 5 Tilt the tether release tab then pull to fully extend the tether strap into a “V” shape.
Installation: Versa-Tether® Child Seat Functions Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether® Storing the LATCH Connectors The energy-absorbing Versa-Tether was designed to enhance the performance of the child seat tether. By introducing a staged release of the tether webbing, the forward movement of the child seat is delayed while reducing the amount of energy transferred to the child seat during a crash.
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Chest Clip Harness Buckle Fastening the Chest Clip Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves together until a positive click is heard (Fig. A). Releasing the Chest Clip 1 Squeeze the middle tabs together (Fig. B). 2 Pull the two pieces apart. Adjusting the Chest Clip 1 Slide the chest clip up or down (Fig. C) on the harness so it is positioned at the middle of the child’s chest, level with the child’s armpits.
Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Buckling and Tightening the Harness 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster release lever located on the front of the child seat while pulling both shoulder straps forward (Fig. A). 2 Release the chest clip by squeezing the tabs and sliding the pieces apart (Fig. B). 3 Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the release button and sliding the tongues out. 4 Move the harness straps to the side of the child seat.
Care and Maintenance Cover Removal WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the child seat may not perform as intended. 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. 2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the harness yoke on the rear of the child seat (Fig. A).
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Harness Buckle Removal Cleaning the Harness Buckle 1 Fully recline the child seat. 2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the bottom of the child seat. 3 Pull the retainer away from the child seat to loosen. 4 Turn the retainer so the short side will fit through A the slot in the child seat shell (Fig. A). 5 Push the retainer through the slots in the shell and cover, to the top of the child seat.
Warranty Notes This child seat was manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc. Britax warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: ® LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required. The exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement components for this product or replace the product.
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IMPORTANT: � DOUBLE CHECK EVERY TIME YOU USE THIS CAR SEAT. Double Check Car Seat-to-Vehicle Installation: � Check that the LATCH or vehicle seat belts connections to the vehicle are tight and locked. � Verify the car seat cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than one inch (2.5 cm) at the connection point. Double Check Child-to-Car Seat Installation: � Tug on the buckle to ensure proper locking. � Confirm harness straps are snug and over both shoulders and hips.
