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- Page 1 Frontier For Children 2 years and 25 lbs and up...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cleaning the Shell ....................50 Cleaning the Buckle .....................50 Versa-Tether as Crash Indicator ................53 Troubleshooting .......................54 Warranty ........................55 This product and its components are subject to change without notice. © 2008 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. P319300_R2:07.08... -
Page 4: Registration And Certification Information
Child seats could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this child seat to be reached in a recall. Please complete and return the attached registration card to Britax Child Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273, or call 1-888-4BRITAX, or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com/registration. -
Page 5: General Warnings
General Warnings • This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-certified applications. • To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of this child seat that is older than nine years or has been in a moderate or severe crash. -
Page 6: Child Size: Height And Weight Limitations
Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations This child seat is for use forward-facing only with children who meet all of the following fit requirements. Harness Mode: Children must: be at least two years of age weigh between 25 – 80 lbs. (11.3 – 36.3 kg.) stand 30 –... -
Page 7: Booster Mode
Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations Booster Mode: Children must: stand 42 – 60 in. (106.7 – 152.4 cm) in height the top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the head restraint the vehicle belt must be appropriately positioned at or above the child’s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide. -
Page 8: Child Seat Features Overview
Child Seat features Overview Head Restraint Belly Pad Head Restraint Cover Harness Adjuster Strap Harness Slot Cover Comfort Pads Shoulder Belt Guide HUGS™ Chest pads User Guide Storage (under cover) Harness Straps LATCH Strap Chest Clip LATCH Adjuster Release Button Arm Rest LATCH Adjuster Lap Belt Guide... - Page 9 Child Seat features Overview LATCH Connector Storage Slot Versa-Tether Adjuster ® Harness Yoke Versa-Tether Shell Head Restraint Adjuster Lock Head Restraint Adjuster Release Belt Shield Manufactured Date and Harness Yoke Storage (on belt shield) Expiration Date Label Harness Height Adjuster Versa-Tether Storage Clip ®...
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Page 10: Harness Height Adjustment
Child Seat features Overview Harness Height Adjustment NOTE: The harness height adjuster also adjusts the height for the head restraint in harness mode. The head restraint will be properly adjusted once the harness is placed appropriately at or above your child’s shoulders. Loosen the Harness. -
Page 11: Head Restraint Adjustment
Child Seat features Overview Head Restraint Adjustment WARNING: The head restraint adjuster is for booster mode only. DO NOT use the head restraint adjuster when the harness is still attached. Remove the screw from the head Lift the head restraint adjuster restraint adjuster and store in a safe release move... -
Page 12: Adjusting Buckle Position
Child Seat features Overview Adjusting Buckle Position Removing the Buckle Unbuckle the harness. Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the bottom of the child seat. Pull the retainer away from the Turn and push the retainer so that child seat to loosen the short side will pass through the slot in the child seat shell Pull the retainer through the slots... - Page 13 Child Seat features Overview Re-threading the Buckle IMPORTANT: Select the slot closest to, but not under the child. Turn and push the buckle retainer Pull through the slots in the cover so that the short side will pass and child seat shell to the bottom through the slot in the cover and of the child seat.
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Page 14: Fastening The Buckle
Child Seat features Overview Fastening the Buckle Insert one tongue at a time into the buckle. NOTE: Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting each buckle tongue. Releasing the Buckle Press the release button to eject the tongues from the buckle. NOTE: Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation. -
Page 15: Using The Versa-Tether
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. - Page 16 Child Seat features Overview To Attach the Versa-Tether: Remove the Versa-Tether from the Loosen the tether and place over storage clip. the child seat back. Tilt the tether adjuster tab and pull Locate the tether hook on the to fully extend the tether. strap.
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Page 17: Using The Chest Clip
Child Seat features Overview Using the Chest Clip Opening the chest clip. Fastening the chest clip IMPORTANT: The correct height for the chest clip is at the middle of the chest at armpit level. Using the Recline Block IMPORTANT: Set the recline block position BEFORE installing into your vehicle. -
Page 18: Using The Cup Holders
Child Seat features Overview Using the Cup Holders Pull the handle up and out to open Push the base of the cup holder the cup holder. down to lock into place. Push the base of the cup holder up Push the cup holder in to return to to unlock. -
Page 19: Vehicle Compatibility
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Seating Positions 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. • When using this child seat in a vehicle with air bags, refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions. -
Page 20: Understanding Vehicle Seat Belts
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle seat belts and LATCH anchor locations vary. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for details on what type of seat belts your vehicle has and where to find your LATCH anchors (if available). IMPORTANT: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors. - Page 21 NOTE: If a locking clip is needed and one is not available, please call Britax Consumer Services at: 1-888-427-4829. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the kind of retractors used in your vehicle and how to operate them.
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Page 22: General Information
General Information WARNING: • Install forward-facing only. • Do not use anything to raise the child seat off of the vehicle seat. • When using the LATCH connectors you must also use the top tether. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. The child seat is shipped prepared for use in harness mode with the exeption of the recline block position. - Page 23 25 – 80 lbs (11.3 – 36.3 kg) who stand 30 – 53 in. (76.2 – 134.6 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 information on when your child has outgrown harness mode.
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Page 24: 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- Tether be used at all times. LATCH short path Have LATCH anchors? Check your vehicle owner’s manual for the vehicle’s latch anchor limits. - Page 25 Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat Locate the LATCH anchors in your Verify that the LATCH strap is not vehicle. twisted. Attach the LATCH connectors to Push the child seat into the vehicle their adjacent LATCH anchors. seat and pull the loop end of each LATCH strap through the belt slot to tighten.
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Page 26: Selecting A Belt Path
Lap-Shoulder Belt – Selecting a Belt Path Due to the variability in vehicle seat designs and belt systems, the Frontier child seat can be secured to the vehicle seat by a lap- shoulder belt with either a short belt path or a long belt path installation method. - Page 27 Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat If the buckle stalk is to the Outside side of the child seat (i.e. edge the child seat is narrower of child than the insertion points seat of the vehicle belt system), then the long belt path Buckle Buckle may be the best option to...
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Page 28: Lap-Shoulder Belt - Short Path
Always use the Versa-Tether for children weighing 65 – 80 lbs (29.5 – 36.3 kg). Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be 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. - Page 29 Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat Verify that the belt is not twisted Pull the vehicle belt out and route and then buckle. the belt through the first belt slot, under the cover and through the second belt slot. Attach and tighten the Versa- Push the child seat firmly into the Tether.
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Page 30: Lap Shoulder Belt - Long Path
Always use the Versa-Tether for children weighing 65 – 80 lbs (29.5 – 36.3 kg). Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be 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. - Page 31 Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat Pull the vehicle belt out. Route the lap Rejoin the lap and shoulder belt portions portion of the belt over the red lap belt of the vehicle belt, route through the guide, while positioning the shoulder belt slot to the back of the child seat, portion of the belt inside the child seat across the back of the child seat shell,...
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Page 32: Lap Belt Short Path
Always use the Versa-Tether for children weighing 65 – 80 lbs (29.5 – 36.3 kg). Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be 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. - Page 33 Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat Pull the vehicle belt out and route Verify that the belt is not twisted the belt through the first belt slot, and buckle. under the cover and through the second belt slot. Push the child seat firmly into Attach and tighten the Versa- the vehicle seat while pulling the Tether.
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Page 34: 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). See the Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations section on page 4 for information on when your child has outgrown harness mode. - Page 35 Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat On the bottom of the seat, turn the Pull the retainer all the way metal retainer of one harness strap through to the top of the seat to so it will slide through the slot. remove the harness strap.
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Page 36: Booster To Harness Mode
Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat Booster to Harness Mode To replace the harness and buckle: Locate the harness assembly. Move the head restraint to the lowest position. Move the harness adjuster to the highest position. Ensure that harness slots in cover, From the top of the child seat, turn the metal retainer of the buckle strap head restraint and harness adjuster... - Page 37 Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat Turn the metal retainer of one Push the retainer to the bottom harness strap so it will slide of the seat shell. Pull the harness through the slot. strap to ensure the retainer lies flat Ensure that the harness strap against the shell.
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Page 38: 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 39 Booster Mode: Positioning Your Child Seat Unhook the Versa-Tether hook Ensure the recline block is in the ® from the storage clip. booster position. Place the child seat on the vehicle Connect the LATCH connectors to seat. the LATCH anchors. Push the child seat into the vehicle Attach the Versa-Tether to the seat and pull the loop end of each...
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Page 40: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Booster Mode: Positioning Your Child Seat Tighten the Versa-Tether. Use the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt to secure your child. Lap-Shoulder Belt Recline block Ensure that the recline block is in Place the child seat on the vehicle booster position. seat. Use the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt to secure your child. -
Page 41: Securing Your Child
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. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. -
Page 42: Harness Mode
Securing Your Child Harness Mode continued Release the buckle. Place the harness straps around the armrests. Place the child in the child seat Fasten the child seat buckle. and position the harness straps around the child. IMPORTANT: Check the fit of the harness height on your child each time the child seat is used. - Page 43 Securing Your Child Fasten the chest clip. Pull the harness adjuster strap to The correct height for the fully tighten the harness. chest clip is at the middle of It may be necessary to the chest at armpit level. adjust the harness straps The HUGS™...
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Page 44: Booster Mode
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 45 Securing Your Child Route the shoulder portion of the Fasten the vehicle belt across the vehicle belt through the upper belt child. guide. The lap part of the vehicle belt should rest low on the child’s hips. Remove slack from the vehicle belt.
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Page 46: 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 Loosen the harness. Move the harness adjuster to the highest position Pull the harness straps through the... - Page 47 Care and Maintenance Remove the screw to unlock the Unhook the elastic bands, then head restraint adjuster. Raise remove the cover from the head the head restraint to the highest restraint. position. Be careful not to damage the Store the screw in a safe place. energy-absorbing foam.
- Page 48 Care and Maintenance Cover Removal continued Pull the cover from the lower Pull the harness buckle retainer belt guides. away from the child seat to loosen. Turn the retainer of the harness Pull the harness straps, buckle buckle so that the short side will tongues, HUGS™...
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Page 49: Replacing The Cover
Care and Maintenance Replacing the Cover Move the head restraint to the Fit the cover around the head highest position. restraint. Remove the screw to unlock the Be careful not to damage the head restraint adjuster. Store the energy-absorbing foam. screw in a safe place. - Page 50 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 harness yoke. the bottom of the child seat. Ensure the harness straps are not twisted.
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Page 51: Cleaning The Cover
Care and Maintenance Push the fabric under the lower Push the fabric into the belt guides. groove around the cup holder housing. Re-attach the elastic to hold the cover in place. Cleaning the Cover • HAND WASH the cover using cold water and mild soap. •... -
Page 52: Cleaning The Harness
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 Cleaning the Shell • SPONGE CLEAN the shell using warm water and mild soap. •... - Page 53 Care and Maintenance Pull the retainer through the slots Turn the retainer so that the short in the child seat shell and cover to side will pass through the slot in the top of the child seat. the child seat shell. •...
- Page 54 Care and Maintenance Re-thread the Buckle Select the slot closest to, but not under the child. Turn and push the buckle retainer Pull through the slots in the cover so that the short side will pass and shell to the bottom of the through the slot in the cover and child seat.
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Page 55: Versa-Tether As Crash Indicator
Versa-Tether as Crash Indicator Energy-Absorbing Tether IMPORTANT: The energy-absorbing tether has been designed to help indicate when the child seat has been in a moderate or severe crash and replacement of child seat is necessary. Figure 1 shows the tether when the child seat is acceptable for continued use (provided the child seat has not been involved in a... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: The harness is hard to adjust. Possible Solution: Check that the head restraint adjust and harness adjust are properly aligned. Do not use the head restraint adjuster when the harness is attached. Possible Solution: The yoke may be caught on a strap or other component of the child seat. -
Page 57: Warranty
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 Standards or not perform as intended in a crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty. - Page 58 Notes...
- Page 59 Notes...
- Page 60 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.