Britax MARATHON CS - Manual (Page 7)

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Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility
WARNING! The following types of vehicle belts are NOT
compatible with this child seat:
Vehicle belts with top or 1
bottom anchor points on
the vehicle door.
Motorized, automatic vehicle 2
belts
Lap-shoulder belts that 3
have a separate retractor
each for the lap section
and shoulder section
Lap belts forward of the 4
vehicle seat bight.
Lap belts that have a retractor that locks only 5
in case of a sudden stop (emergency locking
retractor or ELR).
Incompatible Vehicle Belts Vehicle Buckle Positions
WARNING! The position of the vehicle
belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of
the child seat.
If the buckle lies near the incorrect position ( ) when
the vehicle belt is tightened, try fitting the child seat
in another seating position in the vehicle OR consult
your vehicle owner’s manual to see if you can lower
the vehicle buckle position by twisting the vehicle
buckle stalk. If it is not possible to achieve the correct
position ( ) for the buckle, then another seating
position MUST be used.
Vehicle Seating Positions
WARNING! Some vehicles have no seating positions which
are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat. If in doubt,
contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.
Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child seat. Side-
facing or rear-facing seats CANNOT be used. See diagram below.
DO NOT place a child seat
rear-facing in the front seat
of a vehicle with a
passenger air bag unless
deactivated. DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY can
occur. See your vehicle
owner's manual for child
seat installation instruc-
tions. The back seat is the
safest place for children
12 and under.
WARNING!