Roundabout 55 ® User Guide IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and follow all instructions before installing this child seat. Store this user guide in the pocket behind the cover (See features pages for reference).
Table of Contents Safety Information........................................................................................2 Warnings................................................................................................................2 Important Notes.....................................................................................................4 Certification............................................................................................................5 Registration...........
WARNING! Section Title 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 55 lbs (2.3 – 24.9 kg) and whose height is 46 in. (116.8 cm) or less. Use rear-facing for children who weigh between 5 and 40 lbs (2.3 – 18.1 kg). Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 20 and 55 lbs (9.1 – 24.9 kg) AND are at least 1 year of age.
Safety Information Important Notes • Verify that the child seat is securely installed and the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used. • Discontinue use of this child seat if it has been in a moderate or severe crash. It is not necessary to replace a car seat after a minor crash defined by NHTSA as: * The vehicle is driveable from the crash site. * The vehicle door nearest the child seat was not damaged. * No vehicle occupants were injured.
Safety Information Safety Information Forward-Facing: 20 – 55 lbs (9.1 – 24.9 kg) and at least 1 year of age Important Child Seat Usage Information All infants must ride rear-facing at least until they have reached 1 year of age and weigh 20 lbs (9.1 kg). Britax advises that parents strongly consider the following when using this child seat. • Children should be secured with a harness system until they exceed the weight or height limits specified.
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts. Vehicle seats and seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts and their use with child seats. Lap-Shoulder (3-Point) Belt 1.
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility 4. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Plate a b c Has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle seat belt webbing. Has a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash. Tightens by feeding the belt webbing back into the retractor. IMPORTANT: This belt type requires the use of the lock-offs built into the seat for rear- and forward-facing installations.
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts Vehicle Seating Positions WARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT compatible with this child seat. If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating position, choose another vehicle seating position or check your vehicle owner’s manual for information on installing a car seat in your vehicle.
Child Seat Features Child Seat Features 1 1 27 20 2 21 3 12 4 5 13 14 15 16 17 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 Cover Harness Slots Comfort Pads Infant Body Pillow Harness Holder Lower Connector Bar Lower Connector Strap (LATCH component) Lower Connector Adjuster Release Button (LATCH component) 18 19 2 22 23 24 25 6 26 9 Lower Connector Adjuster (LATCH component) 10 Lower Connector Release Button (LATCH component) 11 Lower Connector (LATCH component) 12 User Guide Storage (in pocket behin
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Harness Height Adjustment 4 Feed the harness strap through the desired harness slot in the cover and shell to the back of the child seat. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for second harness strap. 5 Nest the harness straps by inserting the right strap loop into the left strap loop. 6 Before reattaching the harness straps to the yoke, hold the harness yoke as shown, and ensure that the adjuster strap attached to the yoke is not twisted.
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions To adjust the buckle: Adjusting Buckle Position IMPORTANT: • ALWAYS position the buckle in the inner slot for rear-facing use. • The vehicle belt must pass in front of the buckle strap for rear-facing use. 1 Unbuckle the harness. Remove the belly pad and push the buckle through the cover. 2 Turn the buckle webbing and slide it between buckle positions. 3 Slide the buckle retainer into the buckle slot, and ensure the red release button faces out.
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Fastening the Buckle Releasing the Buckle Using the Lock-Offs IMPORTANT: Both parts of the lock-off must be opened to secure a vehicle belt. To Open: LOCKING TAB Insert one tongue at a time into the buckle. NOTE: Proper connection is confirmed with an audible click after inserting each buckle tongue. Press the release button and pull the tongues from the buckle. NOTE: Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation. See Page 63.
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Recline Positions This child seat has 3 positions. To adjust, pull the recline handle then rotate the child seat shell into the desired position. Release the recline handle, then verify the child seat has locked into position. NOTE: Set the recline position BEFORE installing.
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Using the Lower Connectors Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH, is a system available on this child seat that offers an alternative to vehicle seat belt installation methods. See pages 14 and 15 for LATCH components on this child seat. Where to find the Lower Connectors The lower connectors are located in the back of the base of the child seat. Store the connectors in the slots when not in use.
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions IMPORTANT: The Versa-Tether® carry clip is only for Using the Versa-Tether Warning: • Attach the Versa-Tether only to tether anchors identified by your vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage points. Only use the designated tether anchor for each seating position. • If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact your vehicle manu facturer for assistance.
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions The Versa-Tether can indicate when the child seat has been in a moderate or severe crash (see page 4) and replacement of the child seat is necessary. Figure 1 shows the tether when the child seat is acceptable for continued use (provided the child seat has not been involved in a crash). The colored stitching will be intact hidden behind the black foam. Figures 2 and 3 show examples of when the child seat is unacceptable for continued use.
Rear-Facing Installation Rear-Facing Installation LATCH Installation Before You Begin: • Check that your vehicle has lower anchors. * Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their lower anchors. Use vehicle belt (not lower connectors) for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle lower anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 40 pound (18.1 kg) child is the vehicle lower anchor limit.
Rear-Facing Installation 1 2 Place the child seat on the vehicle seat. Firmly press the lower connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors. • A click confirms attachment. • Verify that the lower connector strap is not twisted. Rear-Facing Installation 1 Check that the child seat is reclined to position 3 TIP: You may need to turn the front of the child seat towards you for easier access to the lower anchors.
Rear-Facing Installation Rear-Facing Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Before You Begin: • Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information. * If your vehicle seat belt system includes a locking feature, use of the lock-offs is not required as long as the vehicle seat belt system is locked. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine how to lock your vehicle seat belt system when installing a child restraint.
Rear-Facing Installation 1 2 3 4 5 Rear-Facing Installation Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster lever b Pull both harness straps forward Remove the body pillow, unbuckle the harness, and remove the belly pad. Lift back cover, then pull seat cover forward while pulling the buckle through to access the rearfacing belt path. Open both lock-offs (blue). a Pull the locking tab up b Pull the clamp down Route the vehicle belt through the rear-facing belt slots, then buckle.
Rear-Facing Installation Rear-Facing Installation Lap Belt Installation Before You Begin: • Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information. • This child seat must be reclined to position 3 when installed rear-facing.
Rear-Facing Installation 1 2 3 Rear-Facing Installation Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster lever b Pull both harness straps forward Remove the body pillow, unbuckle the harness, and remove the belly pad. b a Check that the child seat is reclined to position 3 Lift back cover, then pull seat cover forward while pulling the buckle through to access the rearfacing belt path. Check that there is LESS than 1 in. (2.
Forward-Facing Installation Forward-Facing Installation LATCH Installation Versa-Tether® (Top Tether) Before You Begin: • Check that your vehicle has lower anchors. * Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their lower anchors. Use vehicle belt (not lower connectors) for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle lower anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 40 pound (18.
Forward-Facing Installation 1 2 Forward-Facing Installation Place the child seat on the vehicle seat. Firmly press the lower connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors. Check Versa-Tether® (Top Tether) attachment • A click confirms attachment. • Verify that the lower connector strap is not twisted. TIP: You may need to turn the back of the child seat towards you for easier access to the vehicle lower anchors.
Forward-Facing Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Forward-Facing Installation Versa-Tether® (Top Tether) Before You Begin: • Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information. * If your vehicle seat belt system includes a locking feature, use of the lock-offs is not required as long as the vehicle seat belt system is locked.
Forward-Facing Installation 1 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster lever b Pull both harness straps forward 2 Remove the body pillow and unbuckle the harness. 3 Lift back cover, then pull seat cover forward to access the forward-facing belt path. Open both lock-offs (red). 4 5 a Pull the locking tab up b Pull the clamp down Route the vehicle belt through the forward-facing belt slots, then buckle. Do NOT pre-tension the top (shoulder) part of the vehicle belt.
Forward-Facing Installation Lap Belt Installation Forward-Facing Installation Versa-Tether® (Top Tether) Before You Begin: • Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information. • Remove the Versa-Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back. * Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury.
Forward-Facing Installation 1 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster lever b Pull both harness straps forward 2 Remove the body pillow and unbuckle the harness. 3 Lift back cover, then pull seat cover forward to access the forward-facing belt path. 4 Forward-Facing Installation b Check Versa-Tether® (Top Tether) attachment a Check that no more than 20% or 3 inches (7.
Aircraft Installation Securing Your Child 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 use in aircraft 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 lbs (18.1 kg) use a certified, harnessed child seat while traveling on an aircraft.
Securing Your Child 1 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster lever b Pull both harness straps forward Securing Your Child 5 b 6 7 Open the chest clip. a Press tabs b Pull apart 3 Release the buckle and attach the harness straps to the harness holders. 6 * Proper connection is confirmed with an audible click after inserting each buckle tongue. a 3 Position the harness straps around the child. Fasten the harness buckle.
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal 6 Unhook both harness straps from the yoke. 7 Pull the harness straps through the shell and cover to the front of the child seat. 8 Detach the plastic hooks from the bottom edge of the child seat. WARNING! 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.
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance 12 Remove the cover from the Cover Replacement child seat shell. 1 Fit the child seat cover around the child seat shell. 12 Cleaning the Cover 1 2 • HAND WASH the cover using cold water and mild soap. • LINE DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking.
Care and Maintenance 5 Care and Maintenance Nest the harness straps by inserting the right strap loop into the left strap loop. Cleaning the Buckle If your child eats and drinks while in the child seat, you will need to check the buckle periodically and rinse out any accumulated debris. Remove the Buckle 6 7 Before reattaching the harness straps to the yoke, hold the harness yoke as shown, and ensure that the adjuster strap attached to the yoke is not twisted.
Care and Maintenance Tips and Troubleshooting Re-thread the Buckle Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: • ALWAYS position the buckle in the ADJUSTMENT inner slot for rear-facing use. SLOT • The vehicle belt must pass in front of the buckle strap for rear-facing use. • NEVER leave the buckle in the adjustment slot. • Use the outer buckle slot when installing the child seat forwardfacing with a child weighing 30 lbs (13.6 kg) and above or if the buckle is under the child in the inner position.
Warranty 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. Your exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement components for this product.
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