Using The Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch); Using The Lower Connectors; Using The Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether - Britax MARATHON Guia Del Usuario

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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.
LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS
Lower Anchors
Tether
Anchor
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:
1. Press and hold the red
release button.
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Lower
Anchors
2. Pull the lower connector
from the storage slot or
lower anchor.
To attach the lower connector to the storage slot or lower
anchor:
1. Firmly push the lower
connector into the slot or
lower anchor until a click
is heard.
NOTE: The lower
connectors store top
down in the slots.

Using the Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether

Failure to follow the guidelines below may cause the
child seat not to perform as intended.
• BRITAX recommends that the Versa-Tether be used at
all times when installing the child seat. Using the tether
will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce
the risk of injury.
• 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 man u fac tur er for assistance. DO
NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your
vehicle manufacturer.
• Store the Versa-Tether in the pouch on the back of the
child seat when not in use. DO NOT install the child
seat with the Versa-Tether attached to the carry clip.
Tether anchor locations vary from
vehicle to vehicle. Check your
vehicle owner's manual and look for
the tether anchor symbol shown in
the diagram to help identify where
the top tether anchor points are
located in your vehicle. See the
diagrams on page 28 for possible
rear and forward-facing Versa-Tether
installation configurations.
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