Britax ADVOCATE User Manual

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BRITAX Child Safety, Inc.

ADVOCATE User Guide

Seat 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 seat position BEFORE installing.

Rear-Facing
When properly installed in the rear-

facing position, the back angle of the

child seat should be at least 30˚ for

children and up to 45˚ from vertical for

infants unable to maintain head and

neck control (not to exceed 45˚) when

the car is parked on a level surface.

Use the line as a guide to achieve the proper recline angle

for rear-facing installations. The line will be parallel to the

ground when the child seat angle is at the center of the

acceptable angle range (37.5˚). If necessary, the proper

recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or

pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight.

Forward-Facing
In forward-facing

installations, it

is important that

the base of the

child seat rests

completely flat

on the vehicle

seat. As seen in

the illustration, it

is permissible to

allow up to 20% or

3 in. (7.6 cm) of the base to hang over the edge of the vehicle

seat. Some vehicle seats do not allow enough of the child

seat base to contact the vehicle seat. If this is the case, adjust

the recline angle to a more upright position. Not doing so

could cause the child seat to not perform as intended.

Using the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

The 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 2-3 for

LATCH components on this child seat.

The figure above shows typical locations for lower anchors

and tether anchors in a vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s

manual to learn if it is equipped with LATCH, the maximum

weight rating for the lower anchors, and for information on

the lower anchor locations and seating positions available for

use with this child seat.

Standard vehicle seat spacing between LATCH anchors is

11 in. (27.9 cm). This child seat can be used in a seating

position with up to 20 in. (50.8 cm) of space between the

LATCH anchors if the vehicle manufacturer allows.

Using the Lower Connectors

Locating 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.

To remove the lower connector from the storage slot or

lower anchor:

LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS

Tether

Anchor

Lower

Anchors

Lower Anchors

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

90°

90°

90°

1. Press and hold the red

release button.

Acceptable

Overhang

Unacceptable

Overhang

3"

3"

45˚

90˚

30˚

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