Britax MARATHON CLASSIC User Manual

Marathon
TM
Classic
User Guide
PLEASE READ
INSTRUCTIONS
STORE UNDER
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IMPORTANT:
 DOUBLE CHECK EVERY TIME YOU
USE THIS CAR SEAT.
Double Check Car Seat-to-Vehicle Installation:
 Check that the LATCH or vehicle seat belts connections to the
vehicle are tight and locked.
 Verify the car seat cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side
more than one inch (2.5 cm) at the belt path.
Double Check Child-to-Car Seat Installation:
 Tug on the buckle to ensure proper locking.
 Confirm harness straps are snug and over both shoulders and
hips. You should not be able to pinch excess harness strap
webbing at the child’s shoulder.
 Make sure the chest clip is properly fastened and positioned in
the middle of the child’s chest at armpit level.
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
13501 South Ridge Drive
Charlotte, NC 28273
USA
A Britax Childcare Group Limited
company
Tel 1.888.427.4829
www.BritaxUSA.com

Britax MARATHON CLASSIC Specifications

General

Brand	Britax
Model	MARATHON CLASSIC
Category	Car Seat
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

Warnings

Critical safety warnings and precautions for product use.

Harness Adjustment Guidelines

Rear-Facing Use Guidelines

Forward-Facing Use Guidelines

Vehicle Compatibility

Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts

Installation: Rear-Facing

LATCH Installation (Rear-Facing)

Steps for rear-facing installation using the LATCH system.

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation (Rear-Facing)

Steps for rear-facing installation with lap-shoulder belts.

Lap-Belt Installation (Rear-Facing)

Steps for rear-facing installation with lap belts.

Installation: Forward-Facing

LATCH Installation (Forward-Facing)

Steps for forward-facing installation using the LATCH system.

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation (Forward-Facing)

Steps for forward-facing installation with lap-shoulder belts.

Lap Belt Installation (Forward-Facing)

Steps for forward-facing installation with lap belts.

Installation: Versa-Tether®

Versa-Tether® Safety Information

Using the Versa-Tether

Step-by-step guide to attaching the tether.

Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether®

Child Seat Functions

Chest Clip Operation

Harness Buckle Operation

Adjusting Harness Slot Height

Securing Your Child

Buckling and Tightening the Harness

Detailed steps for securing the child safely.