Britax FRONTIER User Manual
PLEASE READ
INSTRUCTIONS
STORE UNDER
COVER
Frontier
For Children 2 years and 25 lbs and up
Contents
Registration and Certification Information ..............................................................2
General Warnings ....................................................................................................3
Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations ..............................................................4
Harness Mode ...................................................................................................... 4
Booster Mode ......................................................................................................5
Child Seat features Overview ..................................................................................6
Harness Height Adjustment .................................................................................8
Head Restraint Adjustment ..................................................................................9
Adjusting Buckle Position .....................................................................................10
Fastening the Buckle ............................................................................................12
Releasing the Buckle ............................................................................................12
Using the LATCH Connectors ..............................................................................12
Using the Versa-Tether .........................................................................................13
Using the Chest Clip ...........................................................................................15
Using the Recline Block ........................................................................................15
Using the Cup Holders .........................................................................................16
Using the Arm Rests .............................................................................................16
Vehicle Compatibility ...............................................................................................17
Vehicle Seating Positions ...................................................................................... 17
Understanding Vehicle Seat Belts .........................................................................18
General Information .................................................................................................20
Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat ...............................................................22
Harness Mode ...................................................................................................... 22
LATCH – Short Path .......................................................................................22
Selecting a Belt Path .............................................................................................24
Lap-Shoulder Belt – Short Path ......................................................................26
Lap Shoulder Belt – Long Path .......................................................................28
Lap Belt –Short Path .......................................................................................30
Switching Between Modes...................................................................................32
Booster Mode: Positioning Your Child Seat ............................................................ 36
Booster Mode ......................................................................................................36
LATCH ............................................................................................................36
Lap-Shoulder Belt ...........................................................................................38
Securing Your Child ..................................................................................................39
Harness Mode ...................................................................................................... 40
Booster Mode ......................................................................................................42
Care and Maintenance .............................................................................................44
Cover Removal ...................................................................................................44
Replacing the Cover ............................................................................................. 47
Cleaning the Cover ..............................................................................................49
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
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Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register
this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address,
e-mail address, if available, and the restraint’s model number and
manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge
Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273, or call 1-888-427-4829 or register
online at BritaxUSA.com/registration. For recall information, call the
U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
Certification
This child restraint system conforms to all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
This Restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles
and Aircraft; when Used in Harness Mode.
This Restraint is Not Certified for Use in Aircraft;
when Used in Booster Mode.
Follow Lap-Belt installation method found on
page 26, for installation of child seat in aircraft.
NOTE: The Versa-Tether cannot be used on aircraft.
Install your child seat in a window seat to avoid
blocking the aisle.
If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight
attendant for a belt extender.
General WarningsRegistration and Certification Information
WARNING!
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)
and at least 2 years of age in harness mode.
Use only with children whose height is between 42 and 60 in. (106.7 •
and 152.4 cm) and at least 40 lbs in booster mode.
Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your •
child.
Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child seat.•
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the •
child in this booster seat.
Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage •
system if available or with a vehicle belt.
Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written •
instructions located on the lanyard under the cover in the lumbar region
of the child seat.
Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.•
This child seat is NOT for use in booster mode with children who weigh •
less than 40 lbs (18.1kg).
For harness mode refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the •
vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for the LATCH
anchors in your vehicle. Use the vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors)
for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle LATCH
anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer,
assume a 40 pound (18.1 kg) child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit.
Use this child seat forward-facing only.•
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. See date of manufacture and expiration date located on
child seat shell.
The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the •
body of the vehicle itself; a child seat will not protect a child when the
vehicle is seriously im pact ed. However, correctly installed, a child seat
will substantially improve the chances for survival in most crashes.
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Shoulder level
Above Shoulder Level
Below Shoulder Level
General Warnings
WARNING!
Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts •
of the child seat can become hot enough to burn a child.
Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an •
unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants.
Store the child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid •
placing heavy objects on top of the child seat.
Never use the harness or adjuster strap to lift or carry this child seat. •
Doing so could damage the harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry
this child seat by the shell or tether straps.
Do not allow children to play with this child seat.•
The use of non-Britax covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening •
devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this child seat to
fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or not perform as intended
in a crash.
Always check the back seat upon leaving your vehicle to prevent leaving •
a child restrained in a child seat alone in the vehicle.
Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of a vehicle. •
In the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep moving, potentially
causing serious injuries.
Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. In the event of a sudden •
stop, a loose seat back could cause the child seat not to perform as
intended.
Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations
the top of the child’s ears must be 4
below the top of the head restraint
when seated and
IMPORTANT:
they are too small, another type of child seat must be used such as an infant carrier or
convertible child seat which can be installed rear-facing.
If your child does not meet all of the above fit requirements because they are too
large, you may need to use this child seat in booster mode. See page 5 for booster fit
requirements.
If your child does not meet all of the above fit requirements because
the harness straps must be located at 5
or above the child’s shoulders when
seated.
Booster Mode:
Children must:
stand 42 – 60 in. (106.7 – 152.4 cm) in height 1 and
be at least 40 lbs (18.1 kg) or more 2 and
the top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the head restraint 3 and
the vehicle belt must be appropriately positioned at or above the child’s shoulder 4
through the shoulder belt guide.
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 1 and
weigh between 25 – 80 lbs. (11.3 – 36.3 kg.)
2 and
stand 30 – 53 in. (76.2 – 134.6 cm) in height
3 and
NOTE: Britax recommends booster mode only after the child outgrows harness mode at 80
lbs (36.3 lbs) or at least meets all of the above fit requirements (usually around age 4).
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Child Seat features OverviewChild Seat features Overview
Head Restraint1
Head Restraint Cover2
Harness Slot3
Comfort Pads4
HUGS™ Chest pads5
Harness Straps6
Chest Clip7
Arm Rest8
Lap Belt Guide9
Buckle10
Belly Pad11
Harness Adjuster Release Lever 12
(under cover)
Harness Adjuster Strap13
Cover14
Shoulder Belt Guide15
User Guide Storage (under cover)16
LATCH Strap17
LATCH Adjuster Release Button18
LATCH Adjuster19
LATCH Connector Release Button20
LATCH Connector21
Cup Holder22
LATCH Connector Storage Slot23
Harness Yoke24
Head Restraint Adjuster Lock25
Head Restraint Adjuster Release26
Manufactured Date and 27
Expiration Date Label
Harness Height Adjuster28
Versa-Tether29
Versa-Tether30
Shell31
Belt Shield32
Harness Yoke Storage (on belt 33
shield)
Versa-Tether34
®
Adjuster
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Storage Clip
Recline Block35
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Harness Height Adjustment
Child Seat features OverviewChild Seat features Overview
Head Restraint 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.
2. Pull
BOTH
harness
straps
1. Lift lever
Loosen the harness by lifting the 1
harness adjuster release lever
located on the front of the child
seat while pulling BOTH harness
straps forward.
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Pull the harness adjuster and slide
into the nearest position at or slightly
above your child’s shoulders.
NOTE: The harness adjuster will lock into place once released.
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 3
restraint adjuster and store in a safe
place. The screw will be needed to
convert back to harness mode.
Lift the head restraint adjuster
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release to move the head
restraint.
NOTE: The head restraint adjuster will lock into place once released.
The vehicle belt must be
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appropriately positioned at or
above the child’s shoulder through
the shoulder belt guide.
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Adjusting Buckle Position
Removing the Buckle
2. Pull
tongues
from
buckle
1. Press release
button
1 Locate the buckle retainer on the 2
Unbuckle the harness.
Slide the buckle retainer up or 3
down to release it from the child
seat shell.
Turn and push the buckle retainer so 5
that the short side will pass through
the slot in the child seat shell
bottom of the child seat.
Pull the buckle retainer away from
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the child seat to loosen.
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Pull the buckle retainer through
the slots in the child seat shell and
cover to the top of the child seat.
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Re-threading the Buckle
IMPORTANT:
Turn and push the buckle retainer
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so that the short side will pass
through the slot in the cover and
child seat shell.
Slide the buckle retainer back into
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place to hold it against the child
seat shell.
Select the slot closest to, but not under the child.
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Pull the buckle retainer through
the slots in the cover and child
seat shell to the bottom of the
child seat.
Pull the buckle away from the
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child seat until tight. Verify that
the buckle retainer lies flat against
the child seat shell.
Ensure that the buckle strap *
is not twisted and that the
button faces out.
NOTE: The belly pad must be pulled over the buckle retainer to remove.
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Fastening the Buckle
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Insert one tongue at a time into the buckle.
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NOTE: Proper connection is confirmed with an audible click after inserting
each buckle tongue.
Releasing the Buckle
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Press the release button and pull the tongues from the buckle.
NOTE: Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation.
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Using the LATCH Connectors
Disconnect the LATCH 1
connectors from the LATCH
connector storage slots.
Locate the LATCH anchors in your
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vehicle.
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Verify that the LATCH connector
is right-side up and that the
LATCH strap is not twisted before
connecting.
NOTE: Proper connection is confirmed with an audible click after attachment.
IMPORTANT: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle
manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors.
Use the vehicle belt (not LATCH) for installations with children who weigh
more than the vehicle LATCH anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by
the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 40 pound (18.1 kg.) child is the vehicle
LATCH anchor limit. Only use the vehicle’s designated tether anchor for the
chosen seating position.
Using the Versa-Tether
WARNING:
Attach the Versa-Tether only to tether anchors identified by your vehicle •
manufacturer as tether anchorage points.
If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment, refer to your •
vehicle owner’s manual or contact your vehicle man u fac tur er for assistance. DO
NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your vehicle manufacturer.
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.
Always use the Versa-Tether for children weighing 65 – 80 lbs (29.5 – 36.3 kg).•
You must use the Versa-Tether if installing the child seat using the LATCH •
connectors.
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To Attach the Versa-Tether:
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Using the Chest Clip
Remove the Versa-Tether from the 1
storage clip.
Tilt the tether adjuster tab and pull
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to fully extend the tether.
Attach the tether hook to a
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designated anchor point.
NOTE: Anchor point locations in vehicles vary. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to
help identify the anchor location.
IMPORTANT: Ensure any excess Versa-Tether® webbing is contained within your
vehicle.
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Loosen the tether and place over
the child seat back.
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Locate the tether hook on the
strap.
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Tighten the tether.
Opening the chest clip. 1
IMPORTANT:
the chest clip is at the middle of the
chest at armpit level.
The correct height for
Fastening the chest clip
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Using the Recline Block
IMPORTANT: Set the recline block position BEFORE installing into your
vehicle.
Recline
block
Booster Position
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NOTE:
must unhook the Versa-Tether from the storage clip (if connected) before
moving the recline block.
The default position of the recline block is booster position. You
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