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Summary of Contents for Britax FRONTIER
- Page 1 Frontier For Children 2 years and 25 lbs and up...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cleaning the Harness ...................50 Cleaning the Shell ....................50 Cleaning the Buckle .....................50 Versa-Tether ......................53 Troubleshooting .......................54 Warranty ........................55 This product and its components are subject to change without notice. © 2009 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. P329100_R1:02.09... -
Page 3: Registration And Certification Information
Use only with children who weigh between 25 and 80 lbs (11.3 and 36.3 kg) and whose height is between 30 and 53 in. (76.2 and 134.6 cm) manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge and at least 2 years of age in harness mode. -
Page 4: Child Size: Height And Weight Limitations
If your child does not meet all of the above fit requirements because devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this child seat to they are too small, another type of child seat must be used such as an infant carrier or fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or not perform as intended convertible child seat which can be installed rear-facing. -
Page 5: Child Seat Features Overview
Child Seat features Overview Child Seat features Overview Head Restraint Harness Adjuster Strap Cover Head Restraint Cover Shoulder Belt Guide Harness Slot LATCH Connector Storage Slot Versa-Tether ® Adjuster Comfort Pads User Guide Storage (under cover) Harness Yoke Versa-Tether LATCH Strap HUGS™... -
Page 6: Harness Height Adjustment
Child Seat features Overview Child Seat features Overview Harness Height Adjustment Head Restraint Adjustment NOTE: The harness height adjuster also adjusts the height for the head WARNING: The head restraint adjuster is for booster mode restraint in harness mode. The head restraint will be properly adjusted once only. -
Page 7: Adjusting Buckle Position
Child Seat features Overview Child Seat features Overview Adjusting Buckle Position Re-threading the Buckle Removing the Buckle IMPORTANT: Select the slot closest to, but not under the child. 2. Pull tongues from buckle 1. Press release button Unbuckle the harness. Locate the buckle retainer on the bottom of the child seat. -
Page 8: Fastening The Buckle
When using the child seat in harness mode: connectors from the LATCH • Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times when installing the child connector storage slots. seat. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. -
Page 9: Using The Chest Clip
Child Seat features Overview Child Seat features Overview To Attach the Versa-Tether: Using the Chest Clip Remove the Versa-Tether from the Loosen the tether and place over storage clip. the child seat back. Opening the chest clip. Fastening the chest clip IMPORTANT: The correct height for the chest clip is at the middle of the... -
Page 10: Using The Cup Holders
Child Seat features Overview Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Seating Positions Using the Cup Holders WARNING: • A forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag is not recommended. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. •... -
Page 11: Understanding Vehicle Seat Belts
NOTE: If a locking clip is needed seat due to the position of the vehicle belt lower anchorage points. and one is not available, please call Britax Consumer Services at: 1-888- WARNING: Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system 427-4829. -
Page 12: General Information
25 – 80 lbs (11.3 – 36.3 kg) who stand 30 – 53 in. (76.2 – 134.6 • Install forward-facing only. cm) in height. Britax recommends using harness mode to 80 lbs (36.3 kg). See the Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations section on page 4 for •... -
Page 13: Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat
Does your vehicle: Have a top tether anchor? Always use the Versa-Tether for children weighing 65 – 80 lbs (29.5 – 36.3 kg). Britax recommends that the Versa- Locate the LATCH anchors in your Verify that the LATCH strap is not Tether be used at all times. -
Page 14: Selecting A Belt Path
Due to the variability in vehicle seat designs and belt systems, the the child seat is narrower of child Frontier child seat can be secured to the vehicle seat by a lap- than the insertion points seat shoulder belt with either a short belt path or a long belt path of the vehicle belt system), installation method. -
Page 15: Lap-Shoulder Belt Short Path
Always use the Versa-Tether for children weighing 65 – 80 lbs (29.5 – 36.3 kg). under the cover and through the Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be used at all times. Using the tether second belt slot. will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations. -
Page 16: Lap-Shoulder Belt Long Path
Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be used at all times. Using the tether portion of the belt inside the child seat across the back of the child seat shell, will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. -
Page 17: Lap Belt Short Path
Always use the Versa-Tether for children weighing 65 – 80 lbs (29.5 – 36.3 under the cover and through the kg). Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be used at all times. Using the tether second belt slot. will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations. -
Page 18: Switching Between Modes
This seat can be used in booster mode with children who stand 42” – 60” (106.7 – 152.4 cm) in height and weigh more than 40 lbs (11.3 kg). Britax recommends using harness mode to 80 lbs (36.3 kg) and using booster mode only after the child outgrows harness mode or at least meets all of the fit requirements listed on page 5 (usually around age 4). - Page 19 Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat Booster to Harness Mode To replace the harness and buckle: Turn the metal retainer of one harness Pull the retainer to the bottom of the child seat shell, then slide the retainer strap so it will slide through the slot.
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Page 20: Booster Mode: Positioning Your Child Seat
Booster Mode: Positioning Your Child Seat Booster Mode: Positioning Your Child Seat WARNING: • Position forward-facing only in a seating position with a lap-shoulder belt. • Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when securing a child in booster mode. Never secure a child with a lap belt only in booster mode. -
Page 21: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Booster Mode: Positioning Your Child Seat Securing Your Child WARNING: Harness Mode • Never route the vehicle belt over the child when using this child seat in harness mode. • Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit snugly around your child. - Page 22 Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Harness Mode continued Fasten the chest clip. The correct height for the chest clip is at the middle of the chest at armpit level. The HUGS™ chest pads may be placed in any position that is comfortable for the child within the range of the correctly placed chest clip.
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Page 23: Booster Mode
Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Booster Mode WARNING: Booster Mode • Only use a lap-shoulder belt to secure the child in booster mode. • Use the red belt guides on the child seat to ensure proper fit. • Ensure the lap portion of the belt sits low across the child’s hips and that the shoulder portion does not contact the child’s neck. -
Page 24: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance WARNING: • Do not take apart the harness. • Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. • Never remove the HUGS system from the harness straps. Cover Removal Remove the screw to unlock the head Unhook the elastic bands, then remove 2. -
Page 25: Replacing The Cover
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal continued Replacing the Cover Move the head restraint to the Fit the cover around the head Slide the buckle retainer up or Pull the buckle retainer away highest position. restraint. down to release it from the child from the child seat to loosen. -
Page 26: Cleaning The Cover
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Route the harness straps behind Push the retainer through the slots the belt shield and re-attach to the in the child seat shell and cover to Re-attach the clips behind the Push the fabric into the groove harness yoke. -
Page 27: Cleaning The Harness
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Harness • SPONGE CLEAN the harness using warm water and mild soap. • TOWEL DRY • DO NOT: Disassemble the harness Bleach Machine wash Machine dry Pull the buckle retainer away from Turn and push the buckle retainer Iron the child seat to loosen. -
Page 28: Versa-Tether
Care and Maintenance Versa-Tether Energy-Absorbing Tether Re-thread the Buckle Select the slot closest to, but not under the child. The Versa-Tether has been designed to manage energy, reduce forward head movement, and help children ride down the force of a crash in the event of an impact. It also has been designed to help indicate when the child seat has been in a moderate or severe crash and replacement of the child seat is necessary. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc. covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this child seat to fail Federal Safety Problem: The adjuster strap is fraying at the sides: Standards or not perform as intended in a crash. - Page 30 IMPORTANT! DOuBLe CHeCk eVeRY TIMe YOu uSe THIS CaR SeaT. Double Check Car Seat-to-Vehicle Installation: Check that the LATCH or vehicle seat belt connections to the vehicle are tight and secure. Verify the car seat cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than one inch at the belt path.