Britax Marathon - Manual (Page 13)

Versa-Tether ® Installation in Aircraft
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This child restraint is certified for aircraft use . Most airlines in
the U .S . and Canada will allow the use of a child restraint, if it
is labeled as an approved child restraint for airline use and fits
properly on the plane . Contact the airline about their policy prior
to traveling .
• Place the child restraint next to a
window to avoid blocking the aisle .
• If the aircraft lap belt is too short,
ask the flight attendant for a belt
extender .
Rear-Facing Installation
For rear-facing aircraft installation (Fig.
A ), follow instructions on pages 14–15 .
Forward-Facing Installation
For forward-facing aircraft installation
(Fig. B), follow instructions on page 20 .
WARNING: WHEN USING THE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD-
FACING MODE, ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ® ONLY
TO TETHER ANCHORS IDENTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER AS TETHER-ANCHORAGE POINTS .
USE OF OTHER LOCATIONS IS NOT APPROVED OR
PERMITTED .
Britax ® recommends that the tether be used at all times . Using the
tether will improve the stability of the child restraint and reduce
the risk of injury .
If the vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment,
refer to the vehicle's owner’s manual or contact the vehicle man-
ufacturer for assistance .
If a tether anchorage is not available, DO NOT modify the vehicle
without advice from the vehicle manufacturer .
DO NOT hook the Versa-Tether ® to the bottom of a vehicle
seat adjuster!
Use of the tether in rear-facing installations is optional but its
use will impro ve the stability of the child seat .
Always store excess tether webbing in the tether-storage
pouch .
Always store tether in tether-storage pouch when not in use .
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