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Frontier 85 SICT User Guide IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and follow all instructions before installing this child seat. Store this user guide in the pocket behind the cover (See features pages for reference).
• Do not allow children to play with this child seat. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY • The use of non-Britax covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov. tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could Model Name &...
5 the harness straps must ears must be below the be located at or above top of the head restraint the child’s shoulders NOTE: Britax recommends booster mode only after the child when seated and when seated. outgrows harness mode.
Plate (2.5 cm) from the latch plate to secure the child seat. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with Locking Latch Plate Call Britax Consumer Services at 1(888) 427-4829 to obtain a Has a latch plate that does locking clip. not allow the lap part of the belt to become loose after it is buckled.
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Lap Belt Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts IMPORTANT: A Lap belt may only be used to install the child WARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT seat in harness mode and should never be used to secure your compatible with this child seat.
Vehicle Compatibility Child Seat Functions Vehicle Seating Positions Harness Mode: Harness Height Adjustment IMPORTANT: Make all adjustments for the fit of your child before Some vehicles have no seating positions WARNING! using the child seat. Place the child seat on the floor and have your which are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat.
Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Booster Mode: Head Restraint Adjustment Pull the buckle retainer away from the child seat to loosen. Turn and push the buckle Head restraint adjustment is for use in Booster WARNING! retainer through the slot in the Mode ONLY.
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Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Booster Position Fastening the Buckle Releasing the Buckle Positioning Block Insert one tongue at a time into Press the release button and the buckle. pull the tongues from the buckle. Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) NOTE: Proper connection is confirmed with an audible click NOTE: Periodically clean...
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When using the child seat in harness mode: • Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times when installing the child seat. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury.
25 – 85 lbs (11.3 – 38.6 kg) who stand 30 – 57 in. (76.2 – 144.8 cm) in height. Britax recommends using harness mode to 85 lbs (38.6 kg). See the Child Seat Fit Recommendations section on...
9 Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor. not twisted and firmly press * Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. the LATCH connectors onto Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury.
9 Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor? * Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations.
9 Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor? Push the child seat firmly * Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. into the vehicle seat while Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and removing all slack from the lap reduce the risk of injury.
9 Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor? guide on the head restraint. * Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and 3 Route the lap and shoulder reduce the risk of injury.
42 – 65 in. (106.7 – 165.1 cm) in height and weigh more than on the vehicle seat. 40 lbs (18.1 kg). Britax recommends booster mode only after the child outgrows harness mode. * Ensure harness height is adjusted to fit your child.
Switching Between Modes Switching Between Modes Turn and slide the retainer Turn and slide the retainer of through the slot to remove. each harness strap through the harness slot. * Pull the harness webbing tight from the other side before * Ensure that the icon on the pulling the retainer through.
Switching Between Modes Positioning the Child Seat: Booster Mode Replace the belt shield over WARNING! the harness straps and yoke. • 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.
Positioning the Child Seat: Booster Mode Positioning the Child Seat: Booster Mode Using LATCH Lap-Shoulder Belt Ensure that the positioning block is rotated to the back. Before you begin: 9 Does your vehicle have a top tether anchor in the chosen seating Positioning position? Block...
Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Place the child in the child Harness Mode seat and position the harness straps around the child. WARNING! Fasten the harness buckle. • Never route the vehicle belt over the child when using this * Proper connection is confirmed with an audible click after child seat in harness mode.
Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Booster Mode Checklist WARNING! Before traveling, verify that the: • Only use a lap-shoulder belt to secure the child in booster 9 Vehicle belt is not twisted. mode. 9 Buckle does not rest on red belt guide. • Use the shoulder belt guides on the child seat to ensure 9 Shoulder part of vehicle belt is routed through upper belt guide at or proper fit.
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Unfasten the clips behind the Cover Removal armrests, then pull the cover from the lower belt guides. WARNING! • Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. • DO NOT remove the HUGS™ chest pads from the harness straps.
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Fit the bottom of the cover Cleaning the Cover over the lower part of the child • HAND WASH the cover using cold water and mild soap. seat shell, then pull the elastic • LINE DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking. loops over the hook on the • DO NOT: bottom of the child seat shell.
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Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Replace the belly pad. To Clean: a Pull the elastic strap around the • THOROUGHLY RINSE the buckle using warm water. buckle. • TEST THE BUCKLE by fastening and unfastening until a positive b Push the buckle through the belly click is heard after inserting each buckle tongue.
Tips and Troubleshooting Tips and Troubleshooting TIP: When installing the child seat Energy-Absorbing Tether using the short belt route (Figure B): The Versa-Tether can indicate when the child seat has been in a • Buckle the vehicle belt or moderate or severe crash and replacement of the child seat is attach the LATCH connectors necessary.
The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, express or implied. In no event will Britax, or the retailer selling this product, be liable to you for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
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