Britax 85 SICT User Manual

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Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts
NOTE:
 The information in this section only applies to installation 
with vehicle belts. 
Vehicle seats and seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to 
your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your 
vehicle belts and their use with child seats. 
Lap-Shoulder (3-Point) Belt
1. 
ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) with Sliding Latch Plate 
Has a latch plate that freely 
slides along the vehicle belt 
webbing.
Has a retractor that stops the 
belt from being pulled out 
again once the belt webbing 
has been pulled out at least 
24 in. (61 cm). 
Tightens by feeding the 
belt webbing back into the 
retractor. 
Latch
Plate
Latch
Plate
Latch
Plate
2. 
ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with Locking Latch Plate
Has a latch plate that does 
not allow the lap part of the 
belt to become loose after it 
is buckled.
Has a retractor that locks 
only in an emergency 
situation such as sudden 
stop or crash. 
3. 
Switchable Retractor in ALR Mode with Sliding Latch Plate
Has a latch plate that freely 
slides along the vehicle belt 
webbing.
Has a retractor that can be 
switched to function as an 
ALR by pulling the vehicle 
belt fully out until a clicking 
sound can be heard when 
retracting.
*  To use a child seat with this 
type of vehicle belt, you will 
need to switch to the ALR 
mode or use a locking clip. 
4. 
ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Plate
Has a latch plate that freely 
slides along the vehicle belt 
webbing.
Has a retractor that locks 
only in an emergency 
situation such as sudden 
stop or crash.
IMPORTANT: This belt type 
requires the use of a locking 
clip to secure the seat during 
installation. A locking clip must 
be secured approximately 1 in. 
(2.5 cm) from the latch plate to 
secure the child seat. 
Call Britax Consumer Services 
at 1(888) 427-4829 to obtain a 
locking clip.
1” (2.5 cm) 
from Latch 
Plate
Vehicle Compatibility
Vehicle Compatibility