Seat Positions; Using The Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch); Using The Lower Connectors - Britax ADVOCATE Guia Del Usuario

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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.
0°
90°
90°
Position 1 Position 2
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
Acceptable
is permissible to
Overhang
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.
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0°
0°
90°
Position 3
30˚
0˚
90˚
3"
3"
Unacceptable
Overhang

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.
Lower Anchors
45˚
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.
ADVOCATE User Guide
LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS
Tether Lower
Anchor Anchors
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