Britax ADVOCATE User's Guide

Advocate® 70 CSUser GuideIMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and follow all instructions before installing this child seat. Store this user guide in the pocket

8Compatible Vehicle Seat BeltsNOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts. Vehicle seats and seat belts

92. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with Locking Latch Platea Has a latch plate that locks the vehicle belt.* This type of latch plate locks the v

104. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Platea Has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle seat belt webbing.b Has a

11c Tightens by feeding the belt webbing back into the retractor. 6. Locking Latch Platea Has a latch plate that prevents the webbing from becoming l

12Incompatible Vehicle Seat BeltsWARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT compatible with this child seat. If any of the belt types

13WARNING! DO NOT place child seat rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless deactivated. DEATH or SERIOU

141 Cover2 Harness Height Adjuster3 Head Restraint4 Comfort Pads5 Infant Body Pillow6 Harness Holder7 Lower Connector Bar8 Lower Connector Str

1517 Belly Pad18 Harness Adjuster Lever (under cover)19 Click & Safe™ Snug Harness Indicator (under cover)20 Harness Adjuster Strap21 Reclin

16Click & Safe™ Snug Harness Indicator2 Check for proper harness height.Child Seat FunctionsImpoRtANt: See pages 55 – 57 for detailed instruction

173 Remove slack in the harness from around child’s upper thighs.4 Remove slack in the harness between the HUGS™ chest pads and buckle.5 Pull the h

18Harness Height Adjustment1 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Squeeze the harness height adjust

19Adjusting Buckle Position1 Unbuckle the harness. Remove the belly pad and push the buckle through the cover. 2 Turn the buckle webbing and slide i

20Fastening the BuckleInsert one tongue at a time into the buckle. NOTE: Proper connection is confirmed with a click after inserting each buckle tongu

21Using the Lock-OffsIMPORTANT: Both parts of the lock-off must be opened to secure a vehicle belt.1 Open the locking tab2 Open the clampTo Open:1

22Recline PositionsThis child seat has 3 positions. To adjust, pull the recline handle then rotate the child seat shell into the desired position. Rel

23Forward-FacingIMPORTANT: In forward-facing installations, it is important that the base of the child seat rests completely flat on the vehicle seat.

24Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH, is a system available on this child seat that o

25Using the Lower ConnectorsWhere to find the Lower ConnectorsThe lower connectors are located in the back of the base of the child seat. Store the co

26Using the Versa-Tether®Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual and look for the tether anchor symbol

27Rear-Facing Tether Connector StrapBecause every vehicle model is different, a location to anchor the tether for rear-facing installations may vary.

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28IMPORTANT: The Versa-Tether® carry clip is only for use when you wish to carry the child seat between locations. Do not install the child seat with

29The Versa-Tether can indicate when the child seat has been in a moderate or severe crash (see page 4) and replacement of the child seat is necessary

30Before You Begin:• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors.* Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the ma

31Install with LATCH as shown above.ImpoRtANt:The buckle should be in the inner slot for rear-facing installation.Rear-Facing Installation

321 Firmly press the lower connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors.• A click confirms attachment.• Verify that the lower connector strap is not

33Checklist 9 Check that all connections are secure. 9 Check that the lower connector straps are not twisted. 9 Check that the child seat cannot be mo

34Before You Begin:• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information.* If your vehicle se

35Install with lap-shoulder belt as shown above.ImpoRtANt: • The harness buckle strap should lie toward the back of the child seat during installatio

361 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Remove the body pillow, unbuckle the harness, and remove

37Checklist 9 Check that the vehicle belt is securely fastened. 9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1

2Section Title• Use only in a rear-facing position when using it with an infant weighing less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg) OR is less than 1 year of age.• U

38Lap Belt InstallationBefore You Begin:• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information.

39Install with lap belt as shown above.ImpoRtANt:• The harness buckle strap should lie toward the back of the child seat during installation.• DO NO

401 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Remove the body pillow, unbuckle the harness, and remove

41Checklist 9 Check that the vehicle belt is securely fastened. 9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1

42Before You Begin:• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors.* Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the ma

43Install with LATCH as shown above.WARNING! • Your child seat may not perform as intended if the base of the child seat is not flat on the vehicle s

441 Firmly press the lower connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors. • A click confirms attachment.• Verify that the lower connector strap is not

45Checklist 9 Check that all connections are secure. 9 Check that the lower connector straps are not twisted. 9 Check that no more than 20% or 3 inche

46Before You Begin:• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information.* If your vehicle se

47Install with lap-shoulder belt as shown above.WARNING! • Your child seat may not perform as intended if the base of the child seat is not flat on t

3Section Title• This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-certified applications.• Based on crash statistics, the Nationa

481 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Remove the body pillow and unbuckle the harness. 3 Pull

49Checklist 9 Check that the vehicle belt is securely fastened. 9 Check that no more than 20% or 3 inches (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of

50Lap Belt InstallationBefore You Begin:• Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 – 13 for more information.

51Install with lap belt as shown above.WARNING! • DO NOT use lock-offs for lap belt only installations.• Your child seat may not perform as intended

521 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Remove the body pillow and unbuckle the harness. 3 Pull

53Checklist 9 Check that the vehicle belt is securely fastened. 9 Check that no more than 20% or 3 inches (7.6 cm) of the base hangs over the edge of

54This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U.S. and Canada will allow the use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as a

55Securing Your ChildWARNING!• Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit snugly around your child. A snug strap should not allow any

561 Loosen the harness. a Lift harness adjuster leverb Pull both harness straps forward2 Open the chest clip.a Press tabsb Pull apart3 Release

576 Fasten the harness buckle.* Proper connection is confirmed with a click after inserting each buckle tongue. 7 Pull the excess slack up to the c

4Important Notes• Verify that the child seat is securely installed and the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is

58Cover RemovalWARNING! • Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the

596 Raise the harness to the highest position and detach the hook and loop fasteners on the head restraint cover from around the harness.7 Detach th

6013 Pull the buckle through the slot in the cover.Care and Maintenance15 Remove the cover from the child seat shell.14 Pull the cover fabric from

61Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Cover• HAND WASH the cover using cold water and mild soap.• LINE DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking.• DO NO

62Cover Replacement1 Fit the child seat cover around the child seat shell.3 Attach the plastic hooks on the cover to the back of the child seat shel

635 Pull the buckle through the slot in the cover.* Ensure that the buckle is through the correct cover slot for the buckle position.Care and Mainte

64Care and MaintenanceCleaning the BuckleIf your child eats and drinks while in the child seat, you will need to check the buckle periodically and rin

65Care and Maintenance3 Guide the buckle retainer up through the slot in the child seat shell to remove.To Clean:• THOROUGHLY RINSE the buckle using

66Care and MaintenanceRe-thread the Buckle1 Guide the buckle retainer down through the slot in the child seat shell.2 Slide the buckle webbing into

67Tips and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblem: The harness cannot be adjusted to its full height.Possible Solution: Check the seating position wher

5CertificationThis child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This Restraint is Certified For Use in Mo

68This child seat was manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc. Britax® warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows:LIMITED ONE-

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6Important Child Seat Usage InformationAll infants must ride rear-facing at least until they have reached 1 year of age and weigh 20 lbs (9.1 kg). An

7WARNING! FORWARD-FACING use of this child seat is ONLY for children who meet ALL of the requirements below. If the child cannot be secured with