Britax ADVOCATE - Manual (Page 14)

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BRITAX Child Safety, Inc. ADVOCATE User Guide
Child Seat Functions
Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator
IMPORTANT: See page 20 for detailed instructions on
securing your child.
The Click & Safe is designed to sense tension when the
adjuster strap is pulled and will provide an audible indication
when the child seat harness is within range of appropriate
snugness. The harness should have a comfortable but snug
fit around the child. A snug strap should not allow any slack.
It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not
press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an
unnatural position. You should not be able to pinch excess
webbing at the shoulder. Follow the steps below to tighten
the harness.
To tighten the harness:
1. Remove any bulky clothing
from your child before
tightening the harness.
2. Check for proper harness
height.
3. Pull any excess slack in the
harness up to the child’s
shoulder area.
4. Pull the harness adjuster strap up and away from
the child seat until a click is heard. The Click & Safe
indicator will click when the harness is within range
of appropriate snugness�
NOTE: If there is still slack in the harness, repeat the
steps above until another click indicates a snug harness.
It may be necessary to double check that the harness is
within range of appropriate snugness. Always confirm
a snug fit by attempting to pinch excess webbing in the
shoulders.
9 Check that the harness is buckled and secure.
9 Check that the harness is snug and you can not pinch
excess webbing at the shoulder.
Adjusting the Harness Height
• In rear-facing mode, the harness straps should be
in the closest position at or below your child’s
shoulders. See page 7.
• In forward-facing mode, the harness straps should
be in the closest position at or above your child’s
shoulders. See page 7.
1. Loosen the harness.
a. Lift harness adjuster
lever.
b. Pull both harness
straps forward.
2. Squeeze the harness
height adjuster, slide the
harness into the desired
position and release.
3. Ensure the harness has
locked into position.
In some cases, the vehicle head
restraint can prevent the child seat
head pad from being raised high
enough to properly adjust the harness
for the fit of your child when using a
forward facing reclined position. DO
NOT force the child seat head pad
past the vehicle head restraint. Doing
so could cause the child seat not to perform as intended.
If the location of the vehicle head restraint interferes with
the child seat head pad, raise or remove the vehicle head
restraint. If the vehicle head restraint cannot be removed,
move the child seat to the upright position or try a
different seating location.
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