Britax Boulevard User Manual

Boulevard® User GuidePLEASE READINSTRUCTIONSSTORE UNDERCOVER

8FeaturesFeaturesFeaturesCoverHeadrest Adjustment KnobLATCH BarLATCH AdjusterLATCH Release ButtonLATCH ConnectorHeadrestHarness SlotsComfort PadsInfan

9FeaturesIMPORTANT: When not in use, this user guide should be stored under the cover. DO NOT discard foam inserts found under the cover.Forward

10NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts.IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from

11WARNING!Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child restraint. Side-facing or rear-facing seats CAN-NOT be used. See diagram below.Veh

12ReleaseButtonTopFigure A illustrates a typical rear-facing LATCH installation.Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LAT

13Push child restraint firmly into vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH strap tight (fig. E). Verify all connections are secure and that res

14Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap/shoulder belt installation. When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots. (se

15Verify all connections are secure and that restraint is stable. The restraint is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side mo

16Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt installation. When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots. (See page 28).F

17If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of lock-offs is not required as long as ALR is activated. Check y

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18TopFigure A illustrates a typical forward-facing LATCH installation.Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors

19Rotate seat into forward-facing position. Verify LATCH strap is not twisted, then attach remaining LATCH connector to adjacent LATCH anc

20Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing lap/shoulder-belt installation. When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots. Place

21Hold shoulder belt tight, then rotate lock-off upward until secured (fig. E).If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (A

22Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing, lap-belt installation. When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots.

23 IMPORTANT: Britax recommends that tether be used at all times. Using tether will improve the stability of child restraint and reduce risk of injur

24Using the Versa-Tether Installation: Versa-Tether®Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for approved tether-anchorage locations.Locate the te

25Because every vehicle model is different, sometimes you cannot find a location to properly anchor the tether, or the structural part of seat

26Energy-Absorbing, Rip-Stitch TetherEnergy-Absorbing TetherFigure A shows the tether when child restraint is acceptable for continued use (pr

27LATCH connectors will properly connect with LATCH anchor in the vehicle only when connectors are correctly aligned and harness is not twis

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28Restraint FunctionsStoring the LATCH Connector When LATCH connector is not in use, lift cover to access LATCH storage slots (fig. E). Fold LATC

29Fastening the Chest ClipFasten chest clip by pushing the two halves together until a positive click is heard (fig. A).Releasing the Chest Clip Squee

30Restraint FunctionsFastening the Harness BuckleHold harness buckle with one hand.Use other hand to insert one buckle tongue at a time into harness b

31Once child restraint has been installed in the vehicle and adjustments have been made, follow these instructions to secure child.Loosen harness

32Securing Your ChildIMPORTANT: Always pull on harness after securing child to make sure harness buckle and harness adjuster are secure. If

33Remove infant body pillow.Loosen harness by lifting harness adjuster lever while pulling shoulder straps forward as far as possible.Unhook shoulder

34Cleaning the Cover and PillowsHAND WASH using cold water and mild soap.LINE or LIE-FLAT DRY to prevent cover from shrinking.DO NOT bleach, machine w

35Harness Buckle Removal Fully recline the child restraint.Locate the metal-buckle strap retainer on bottom of the restraint.Pull retainer aw

36Cleaning the Harness BuckleIf a child eats and drinks while in the restraint, the harness buckle may need to be periodically checked and cle

37This child restraint was manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc. (Britax®). Britax warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as foll

2WARNING!DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:Infants should remain in a rear-facing child restraint for as long a possible. The American Academy of Pedi

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3Register your child restraint with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, Inc.This child restraint must not be used in the home, in boats, or other n

4Verify child restraint is secure and harness is properly adjusted around child each time child restraint is used.Adjust harness to fit clothes t

5RegistrationChild restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your nam

6 Safety Information Safety InformationSafety InformationSafety InformationWeight 5-33 pounds (2.3-15 kg). Rear-FacingForward-FacingWeight 20 poun

7Safety InformationSafety InformationSafety InformationAircraft InstallationThis child restraint is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines i