I'm comparing the manual to my pre-June 17 2007 'original version'
So far --
Omitted: graphic image of rfing seat and a warning against placing in front of airbags on pg 3.
The safety Information pages 4-5 have been adjusted and the Weight Range graphic moved to the next section.
There's registration information, but no urging to "Fill out the registration card and mail it today."
Added a kid's face to the weight range graphic instead of a rough caracature.
p7.
"Child restraint features" photo page #12 changed from
"Perma-Book (under cover)
to
"User guide, Manufacture date, and serial number (under cover)"
Vehicle Compatibility section has much more graphic colors to emphasize locations in vehicles.
Definitely makes it much clearer for those who have reverse passenger seats. :shrug-shoulders:
And then the real differences begin
Long route - LATCH -- MUST BE UNDER THE COVER and OVER the harness straps.
Well, that's one question finally answered :shrug-shoulders:
Must also be inside the recline bar. IN fact, that's stated in all positions.
Next section is 3pt seatbelt LBP.
Britax is actually authorizing the use of a "rubber mallet to tap the recline bar in"
They also say now that the 3pt LBP
must be threaded OVER the cover and outside the recline bar.
3pt Seatbelt -- SBP --
UNDER the cover
Lap Belt -- Install
UNDER the cover.
LBP AND SBP
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Instructions on pg 29 on how to beat your Recline Bar into submission and demonstrating how the belts are to be seated on each side of it.
Pg 31 -- Bright red box warning that HUGS must be used at all times. Repeated again on the next page :thumbsup:
Care page has highlighted red text on what not to do. They say to handwash it, but it's not a red mandate
That's it. Basically the changes make it more visual on what to do for each installation.
I believe the reason why they have the 3pt installation OVER the cover is due to the varying differences of where the top part of the belt emerges in vehicles.
Personally, I'm leaving mine where it is (under cover) since it's just over the back of the seat on the rear dash. Having the cover over the belt makes the seat fit snugger in my car. It bunches terribly if I use it over and I'm not certain how much is fabric vs. tight belt connection. But if I moved it to outboard, it would be better connection if I had it over the seat cover. :shrug-shoulder: I also run into difficulty if I used the rb because my belts would be on the inside of the bar. Go figure. :shrug-shoulders: (sigh) dang thing is still better than a booster seat. I'm sure of it. Right?