Britax FRONTIER User Manual
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Frontier
For Children 2 years and 25 lbs and up
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Registration and Certification Information............................................................... |
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General Warnings..................................................................................................... |
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Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations.............................................................. |
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Harness Mode...................................................................................................... |
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Booster Mode....................................................................................................... |
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Child Seat features Overview................................................................................... |
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Harness Height Adjustment.................................................................................. |
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Head Restraint Adjustment................................................................................... |
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Adjusting Buckle Position...................................................................................... |
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Fastening the Buckle............................................................................................. |
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Releasing the Buckle............................................................................................. |
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Using the LATCH Connectors............................................................................... |
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Using the Versa-Tether......................................................................................... |
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Using the Chest Clip ............................................................................................ |
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Using the Recline Block......................................................................................... |
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Using the Cup Holders......................................................................................... |
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Using the Arm Rests............................................................................................. |
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Vehicle Compatibility............................................................................................... |
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Vehicle Seating Positions....................................................................................... |
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Understanding Vehicle Seat Belts.......................................................................... |
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General Information.................................................................................................. |
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Harness Mode: Installing Your Child Seat................................................................ |
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Harness Mode...................................................................................................... |
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LATCH – Short Path........................................................................................ |
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Selecting a Belt Path............................................................................................. |
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Lap-Shoulder Belt – Short Path....................................................................... |
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Lap Shoulder Belt – Long Path........................................................................ |
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Lap Belt –Short Path........................................................................................ |
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Switching Between Modes................................................................................... |
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Booster Mode: Positioning Your Child Seat............................................................. |
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Booster Mode....................................................................................................... |
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LATCH............................................................................................................ |
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Lap-Shoulder Belt............................................................................................ |
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Securing Your Child.................................................................................................. |
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Harness Mode...................................................................................................... |
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Booster Mode....................................................................................................... |
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Care and Maintenance.............................................................................................. |
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Cover Removal .................................................................................................... |
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Replacing the Cover............................................................................................. |
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Cleaning the Cover............................................................................................... |
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Cleaning the Harness............................................................................................ |
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Cleaning the Shell................................................................................................. |
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Cleaning the Buckle.............................................................................................. |
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Versa-Tether.............................................................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ |
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Warranty................................................................................................................... |
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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
Registration and Certification Information
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
Thischildrestraintsystemconformstoallapplicable 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.
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General Warnings
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 noncertified 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 impacted. However, correctly installed, a child seat will substantially improve the chances for survival in most crashes.
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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
This child seat is for use forward-facing only with children who meet all of the following fit requirements.
Harness Mode:
Children must:
1 be at least two years of age and
2 weigh between 25 – 80 lbs. (11.3 – 36.3 kg.) and 4 3 stand 30 – 53 in. (76.2 – 134.6 cm) in height and
Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations
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5 the harness straps must be located at |
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or above the child’s shoulders when |
when seated and |
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IMPORTANT: If your child does not meet all of the above fit requirements because 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.
Booster Mode:
Children must:
1 stand 42 – 60 in. (106.7 – 152.4 cm) in height and 2 be at least 40 lbs (18.1 kg) or more and
3 the top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the head restraint and
4 the vehicle belt must be appropriately positioned at or above the child’s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide.
NOTE: Britax recommends booster mode only after the child outgrows harness mode at 80 |
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Head Restraint |
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Harness Adjuster Strap |
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Head Restraint Cover |
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Cover |
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Harness Slot |
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Shoulder Belt Guide |
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Comfort Pads |
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User Guide Storage (under cover) |
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HUGS™ Chest pads |
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LATCH Strap |
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Harness Straps |
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LATCH Adjuster Release Button |
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Chest Clip |
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LATCH Adjuster |
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Arm Rest |
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LATCH Connector Release Button |
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Lap Belt Guide |
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LATCH Connector |
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Buckle |
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Cup Holder |
11Belly Pad
12Harness Adjuster Release Lever
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Child Seat features Overview
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Harness Yoke |
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Versa-Tether |
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Head Restraint Adjuster Lock |
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Shell |
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Head Restraint Adjuster Release |
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Belt Shield |
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Manufactured Date and |
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Harness Height Adjuster |
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Recline Block |
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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.
2. Pull BOTH harness straps
1. Lift lever
1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster release lever located on the front of the child seat while pulling BOTH harness straps forward.
2 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.
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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.
3 Remove the screw from the head |
4 Lift the head restraint adjuster |
restraint adjuster and store in a safe |
release to move the head |
place. The screw will be needed to |
restraint. |
convert back to harness mode. |
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NOTE: The head restraint adjuster will lock into place once released.
5 The vehicle belt must be appropriately positioned at or above the child’s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide.
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Child Seat features Overview
Adjusting Buckle Position
Removing the Buckle
2. Pull tongues from buckle
1. Press release button
1 Unbuckle the harness.
2 Locate the buckle retainer on the bottom of the child seat.
3 Slide the buckle retainer up or |
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the child seat to loosen. |
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5 Turn and push the buckle retainer so |
6 Pull the buckle retainer through |
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the slots in the child seat shell and |
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the slot in the child seat shell |
cover to the top of the child seat. |
Child Seat features Overview
Re-threading the Buckle
IMPORTANT: Select the slot closest to, but not under the child.
1 Turn and push the buckle retainer so that the short side will pass through the slot in the cover and child seat shell.
3 Slide the buckle retainer back into place to hold it against the child seat shell.
2 Pull the buckle retainer through the slots in the cover and child seat shell to the bottom of the child seat.
4 Pull the buckle away from the 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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Child Seat features Overview
Fastening the Buckle
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Insert one tongue at a time into the buckle.
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.
Using the LATCH Connectors
1 Disconnect the LATCH connectors from the LATCH connector storage slots.
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2 Locate the LATCH anchors in your |
3 Verify that the LATCH connector |
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is right-side up and that the |
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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 manufacturer for assistance. DO NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your vehicle manufacturer.
When using the child seat in harness mode: |
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seat. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce |
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• Always use the Versa-Tether for children weighing 65 – 80 lbs (29.5 – 36.3 kg). |
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• You must use the Versa-Tether if installing the child seat using the LATCH |
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To Attach the Versa-Tether: |
Using the Chest Clip |
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1 Remove the Versa-Tether from the storage clip.
3 Tilt the tether adjuster tab and pull to fully extend the tether.
5 Attach the tether hook to a designated anchor point.
2 Loosen the tether and place over the child seat back.
4 Locate the tether hook on the strap.
6 Tighten the tether.
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 14 vehicle.
1 Opening the chest clip. |
2 Fastening the chest clip |
IMPORTANT: The correct height for |
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chest at armpit level. |
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Using the Recline Block
IMPORTANT: Set the recline block position BEFORE installing into your vehicle.
Recline
block
1 Booster Position 2 Harness Position
NOTE: The default position of the recline block is booster position. You |
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