BRITAX FRONTIER 90 User Manual

FRONTIER® 90

User Guide Guía del usuario

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).

IMPORTANTE: Debe leer y seguir atentamente todas las instrucciones antes de instalar el asiento de seguridad para niños. Guarde esta guía del usuario en el bolsillo detrás de la cubierta (utilice las páginas sobre las características de referencia).

Table of Contents

Warnings ......................................................................................................2

Safety Information ......................................................................................3

Important Notes ...................................................................................................3

Certification ..........................................................................................................3

Registration ..........................................................................................................3

Child Seat Fit Requirements ......................................................................4

Installing the Child Seat .............................................................................6

General Information .............................................................................................6

Harness Mode: Lap-Shoulder Belt with CLICKTIGHT ....................................... 8

Harness Mode: LATCH with CLICKTIGHT .........................................................10

Harness Mode: Lap Belt with CLICKTIGHT ........................................................12

Positioning the Childseat ...........................................................................14

Booster Mode: LATCH with CLICKTIGHT ..........................................................14

Securing Your Child ....................................................................................16

Harness Mode ...................................................................................................... 16

Booster Mode ...................................................................................................... 18

Child Seat Features ....................................................................................20

Child Seat Functions ..................................................................................22

Switching Between Modes ........................................................................29

Harness to Booster Mode: Storing the Harness and Buckle ...........................29

Booster to Harness Mode: Restoring the Harness and Buckle ....................... 31

Harness to Booster Mode: Removing the Harness and Buckle ....................... 32

Booster to Harness Mode: Replacing the Harness and Buckle ....................... 34

Vehicle Compatibility ..................................................................................36

Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts ............................................................................36

Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts ..........................................................................38

Care and Maintenance ...............................................................................40

Tips and Troubleshooting ..........................................................................46

Warranty .......................................................................................................47

BRITAX

, CLICKTIGHT™, FRONTIER®, HUGSTM, SafeCell Technology®, and Versa-

This product and its components are subject to change without notice.

Printed in the U.S.A. P502400_R2:04.13

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Safety Information

Section Title

• Harness mode: use only with children who weigh between 25 and 90 lbs (11.3 and 40.8 kg) and whose height is between 30 and 58 in. (76.2 and 147.3 cm) and are at least 2 years of age.

• Booster mode: use only with children who weigh between 40 and 120 lbs (18.1 and 54.4 kg) and whose height is between 45 and 62 in. (114.3 and 157.5 cm).

• 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.

• Do not use the lower anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18.1 kg) with the internal harnesses of the child restraint.

• Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written instructions located in the pocket behind the cover of the child seat.

• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.

• The top tether MUST be used in harness mode for children that weigh more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat. Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury.

• Use this child seat forward-facing only.

• This child seat cannot be in the recline position when used in booster mode.

• According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.

• 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 when it is older than nine years or has been in a moderate or severe crash. See Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label located on the child seat shell. See page 21.

• The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself. A child seat may not protect a child when the vehicle is seriously im pact ed. However when correctly installed, a child seat will substantially improve the chances for survival in most crashes.

• Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants.

• 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.

• 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.

Important Notes

• Verify that the child seat is securely installed and the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used.

• Discontinue use of this child seat if it has been in a moderate or severe crash. It is not necessary to replace a car seat after a minor crash defined by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as:

* The vehicle is driveable from the crash site; and * The vehicle door nearest the child seat was not damaged; and * No vehicle occupants were injured; and * There is no visible damage to the child seat; and * The airbags (if present) did not deploy.

• Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting the child in child seat.

• Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Metal parts of child seat could become hot enough to burn a child.

• Store the child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.

• Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.

• Do not, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disassemble any part of the child seat or change the way the harness or vehicle’s seat belts are used.

• 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 unsecured or unlatched. In the event of a sudden stop, a loose seat back could cause the child seat not to perform as intended.

• Do not allow children to play with this child seat.

Certification

This restraint conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) and is certified for use in motor vehicles.

This restraint is not certified for aircraft use because of possible belt buckle installation interference in harness mode and because aircraft do not have shoulder belts required for booster mode.

Registration

Child seats can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this child seat to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the child seat’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc., P.O. Box 91167 Allentown, PA 18109-9925, or call 1-888-427-4829 or 1-704-409-1700, or register online at www.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.

Model Name & Number:___________________________

Serial Number:___________________________________

Batch Number:___________________________________

Date of Manufacture:______________________________

WARNING!

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:

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Harness Mode:

Children must:

1 be at least two years of age and 2 weigh between 25 and 90 lbs (11.3 and 40.8 kg) and 3 stand between 30 and 58 in. (76.2 and 147.3 cm) in height

and

WARNING! Harness mode use of this child seat is ONLY

for children who meet ALL of the following requirements. If the child does not meet all harness mode requirements because the child is too small, another type of child seat MUST be used. If your child does not meet all harness mode requirements because they are too large, you may need to use this child seat in booster mode. Thoroughly review all fit requirements

before using the child seat.

Shoulder level

Above Shoulder Level

Below Shoulder Level

4 the top of the child’s

ears must be below the top of the head restraint when seated and

5 the harness straps

must be in the closest position at or above the child’s shoulders when seated.

WARNING! Booster mode use of this child seat is ONLY for

children who meet ALL of the following requirements. Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt to secure the child. If the child does not meet all booster mode requirements because the child is too small, you may need to use this child seat in harness mode. Thoroughly

review all fit requirements before using the child seat.

Children must:

1 weigh between 40 and 120 lbs (18.1 and 54.4 kg) and 2 stand between 45 and 62 in. (114.3 and 157.5 cm) in height

and

3 the top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the head

restraint and

4 the shoulder belt must be appropriately positioned across the

center of the child’s chest in the closest position at or above the child’s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide and

5 the lap belt is routed under the armrests, low across the

child’s upper thighs.

NOTE: Britax recommends booster mode only after the child outgrows harness mode.

Booster Mode:

Child Seat Fit Requirements Child Seat Fit Requirements

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WARNING!

• Install forward-facing only.

• DO NOT use anything to raise the child seat off of the vehicle seat.

• Use the vehicle belt (not lower connectors) for harness mode installations with children who weigh more than 40 lbs (18.1 kg).

• The top tether MUST be used in harness mode for children that weigh more than 65 lbs. Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat. Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury.

General Information

Harness Mode

Booster Mode

• This child seat can be used in booster mode with children who weigh between 40 and 120 lbs (18.1 and 54.4 kg) and stand between 45 and 62 in. (114.3 and 157.5 cm) in height. Britax recommends using booster mode only once your child has outgrown harness mode.

• This child seat cannot be in the recline position when used in booster mode.

• In booster mode, this child seat can be positioned on the vehicle seat using the LATCH system. Use the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt to secure the child. Ensure that the LATCH system does not interfere with the vehicle belt function and alignment when securing your child.

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.

• Always secure the unoccupied child seat.

• If the lower anchors in your vehicle prevent proper vehicle

belt fit across your child you cannot use LATCH to position this seat in booster mode. See below.

The vehicle belt fits properly when the lap part sits low across the child’s upper thighs (b) and the shoulder part lies across the center of the child’s chest and does not contact the child’s neck when routed through the upper belt guide (a).

• Use this child seat in harness mode with children at least 2 years of age and who weigh between 25 and 90 lbs (11.3 – 40.8 kg) and who stand between 30 and 58 in. (76.2 – 147.3 cm) in height. Britax recommends using harness mode until your child outgrows its fit requirements. See the Child Seat Fit Recommendations section on page 4 for more information.

• This seat may be used in either the upright or recline position in harness mode (see figures at right).

Installing the Child Seat Installing the Child Seat

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Before you begin:

• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor.

* The top tether MUST be used in harness mode for

children that weigh more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat. Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations.

• Loosen the Versa-Tether and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation.

• Adjust the child seat to desired position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat.

Lap-Shoulder Belt with CLICKTIGHT

Checklist

9 Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure.

* The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-

back or side-to-side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.

9 Check that any excess Versa-Tether webbing is contained

within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap.

1 Release the buckle and open

the CLICKTIGHT.

* Locate the two slots in the CLICKTIGHT cover. * Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release levers.

2 Pull the vehicle belt out and

route along the green belt path. Verify that the belt is not twisted and then buckle.

3 Remove slack from the lap

part (a), then shoulder part (b) of the vehicle belt.

4 Close the CLICKTIGHT.

* A click confirms the CLICKTIGHT is secure.

* The child seat is secure when

it cannot be moved front-to- back or side-to-side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.

5 Firmly press the Versa-Tether

hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor. Remove slack.

6 Secure excess webbing with

the elastic strap.

Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode

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LATCH with CLICKTIGHT

Before you begin:

• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors.

* Use the vehicle belt (not lower connectors) for harness

mode installations with children who weigh more than 40 lbs (18.1 kg).

• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor.

* The top tether MUST be used in harness mode for

• Loosen the Versa-Tether and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation.

• Adjust the child seat to desired position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat.

Checklist

9 Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure.

* The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-

back or side-to-side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.

9 Check that any excess Versa-Tether webbing is contained

within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap.

1 Release the buckle and open

the CLICKTIGHT to access the lower connectors.

* Locate the two slots in the CLICKTIGHT cover. * Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT

release levers.

2 Route the lower connector

strap along the green belt path and firmly press the lower connectors onto their adjacent lower anchors.

* A click confirms attachment. * Verify that the strap is not twisted.

Pull the end of the lower connector strap to remove slack.

4 Close the CLICKTIGHT.

* A click confirms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure.

* The child seat is secure when

it cannot be moved front-toback or side-to-side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.

Firmly press the Versa-Tether hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor. Remove slack.

6 Secure excess webbing with

the elastic strap.

Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode

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Lap Belt with CLICKTIGHT

Before you begin:

• Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be locked.

* Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what

type of vehicle belt you have and how it can be locked for use with child seats.

• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor.

* The top tether MUST be used in harness mode for

• Loosen the Versa-Tether and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation.

• Adjust the child seat to desired position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat.

Checklist

9 Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure.

* The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-

back or side-to-side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.

9 Check that any excess Versa-Tether webbing is contained

within your vehicle and secured in the elastic strap.

1 Release the buckle and open

the CLICKTIGHT.

* Locate the two slots in the CLICKTIGHT cover.

* Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT

release levers.

2 Pull the vehicle belt out and

route along the green belt path. Verify that the belt is not twisted and then buckle.

3 Lock and remove slack from

the vehicle belt.

4 Close the CLICKTIGHT.

* A click confirms the CLICKTIGHT is secure.

* The child seat is secure when

it cannot be moved front-to- back or side-to-side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location.

5 Firmly press the Versa-Tether

hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor. Remove slack.

6 Secure excess webbing with

the elastic strap

Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode

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1 Release the buckle and open

the CLICKTIGHT to access the lower connectors.

* Locate the two slots in the CLICKTIGHT cover. * Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT

release levers.

LATCH with CLICKTIGHT

Before you begin:

IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to use LATCH to position this child restraint in booster mode. To use this seat in booster mode without

LATCH, see instructions for Securing Your Child on page 18.

IMPORTANT: Use lower anchors only to position this child seat in your vehicle seat. Secure your child using the vehicle’s lapshoulder belt system.

• Check that your vehicle has lower anchors.

• Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor.

• Loosen the Versa-Tether and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during positioning.

• Adjust the child seat to the upright position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat.

2 Route the lower connector

strap along the green belt path and firmly press the lower connectors onto their adjacent lower anchors.

* A click confirms attachment. * Verify that the strap is not twisted.

3 Pull the end of the lower

connector strap to remove slack.

4 Close the CLICKTIGHT.

* A click confirms the CLICKTIGHT is secure.

5 Firmly press the Versa-Tether

hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor. Remove slack.

6 Secure excess webbing with

the elastic strap.

Positioning the Child Seat: Booster Mode Aircraft Installation

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4 Place the child in the child

seat and position the harness straps around the child.

5 Fasten the harness buckle.

* Proper connection is confirmed

with an audible click after inserting each buckle tongue.

7 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.

Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness.

* The harness should have a

snug fit around the child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position. You should not be able to pinch excess webbing.

Pull the harness adjuster away

from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten.

Do not pull sideways.

Checklist

Before traveling, verify that the:

9 Harness straps are not twisted. 9 Harness is snug. 9 Buckle is fastened. 9 Chest clip is at the child’s armpit level.

WARNING!

• 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. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

• Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting the child in the child seat.

• Verify that the child seat is secure and the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used.

Harness Mode

Before you begin:

Always check the seat area for debris and remove it to prevent interference with the harness adjuster mechanism or CLICKTIGHT.

1 Loosen the harness.

a Press release lever b Pull both harness straps forward

2 Open the chest clip.

a Press tabs b Pull apart

3 Release the buckle and place

the harness straps around the armrests.

Securing Your Child Securing Your Child

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Securing Your Child

Before you begin:

• If your vehicle seat back is adjustable, ensure it is in the upright position before placing the child seat on the vehicle seat.

• Adjust the child seat to the upright position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat, if not already installed (see page 14).

1 Adjust the head restraint so

the bottom of the shoulder belt guides are in the closest position at or above the child’s shoulders. The child’s ears should be below the top of the head restraint.

3 Fasten the vehicle belt across

the child.

* The lap part of the vehicle belt

must be routed low across the child’s upper thighs.

Pull the vehicle belt out and route the shoulder part through the shoulder belt guide.

TIP: Raising the head restraint to the

highest position will allow for easier access to the shoulder belt guide.

Checklist

Before traveling, verify that the:

9 Vehicle belt is not twisted. 9 Buckle does not rest on red belt guide.

9 Shoulder part of vehicle belt is routed through the shoulder belt

guide at or above the child’s shoulder, lies across the center of the child’s chest and does not contact the child’s neck.

9 Lap part of the vehicle belt is routed low across the child’s upper

thighs.

4 Remove slack from the vehicle

belt.

* The shoulder part must lie across the center of the child’s chest, at or above the child’s shoulder.

Booster Mode

WARNING!

• Only use a lap-shoulder belt to secure the child in booster mode.

• Use the shoulder belt guides on the child seat to ensure proper fit.

• Ensure the lap part of the vehicle belt sits low across the child’s upper thighs and that the shoulder part does not contact the child’s neck.

Securing Your Child

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1 Cover 2 Shell

3 Arm Rest 4 Booster Mode Belt Guide

5 Cup Holder and Storage 6 Harness and Head Restraint Height Adjuster 7 Head Restraint 8 Shoulder Belt Guide 9 Comfort Pads 10 HUGS Chest Pads 11 Chest Clip

User Guide Storage

(in pocket behind cover) 13 Harness Buckle 14 Lower Connector Storage (under CLICKTIGHT) 15 EZ-Buckle Belly Pad 16 Harness Adjuster Release Lever (under flap) 17 Harness Adjuster Strap 18 Recline Adjuster Handle

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19 Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label 20 Versa-Tether Adjuster 21 Versa-Tether Hook 22 Versa-Tether Webbing 23 Versa-Tether Storage Strap 24 Harness Straps 25 Harness Mode Belt Path - Green (CLICKTIGHT) 26 Lower Connector Adjuster Button 27 Lower Connector Adjuster 28 Lower Connector Release Button 29 Lower Connector 30 Harness Yoke 31 Base with SafeCell Technology

Child Seat FeaturesChild Seat Features

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Harness and Head Restraint Height Adjustment

IMPORTANT: Make all adjustments for the fit of your child before using the child seat. Place the child seat on the floor and have your child sit in the seat. Follow the instructions on the following pages to make the proper adjustments to the harness, buckle, and head restraint.

1 Loosen the harness if

necessary.

a Press release lever b Pull both harness straps

forward

2 Lift and slide the harness

height adjuster into the desired position.

* Ensure the head restraint

has locked into position.

IMPORTANT: In harness mode, the harness height adjuster also adjusts the height for the head restraint. Always adjust the harness straps to the closest position at or above your child’s shoulders.

Shoulder level

Above Shoulder Level

Below Shoulder Level

IMPORTANT: In booster mode the vehicle belt must be in the closest position at or above the child’s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide.

Adjusting Buckle Position

Removing the Buckle

1 Unbuckle the harness by

pressing the release button and pulling the tongues.

2 Open the CLICKTIGHT.

* Locate the two slots in the

CLICKTIGHT cover.

* Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT

release levers.

Turn and pull the buckle retainer through the slot in the child seat shell.

3 Unhook the retaining clips at

the back of the seat cover. Pull the seat cover forward and over the belly pad.

Positioning the Buckle IMPORTANT: Select the slot

closest to, but not under the child.

1 Turn and push the buckle

retainer through the slot in the child seat shell.

2 Pull the EZ-Buckle belly pad

through the corresponding slot in the seat cover. Place the seat cover back in its original position and attach the retaining clips.

3 Close the CLICKTIGHT.

* A click confirms the

CLICKTIGHT is secure.

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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.

Fastening the Buckle Releasing the Buckle

Press the release button and pull the tongues from the buckle.

NOTE: Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation. See Page 44.

Using the Chest Clip

1 Squeeze to

open

1 Push together to fasten

NOTE: Always position the chest clip at armpit level.

Using the Recline

IMPORTANT: This child seat cannot be in the recline position when used in booster mode.

1 Pull the recline adjustment

handle and adjust the seat to the desired position.

* Adjust the seat and ensure that

it is locked into the desired position before installing in the vehicle.

* Ensure the top of the child seat

does not rest against the top of the vehicle seat back

while reclining. * Pay attention while adjusting the recline to keep hands clear of any pinch point.

2 Upright Position

3 Recline Position

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS

Tether

Anchor

Lower

Anchors

The figure above shows typical locations for lower anchors and tether anchors in a vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for the exact lower anchor locations and seating positions (if equipped), information on use with a child seat, and for the maximum weight rating for the lower anchors.

Standard vehicle seat spacing between lower anchors is 11 inches (27.9 cm). This child seat can be used in a seating position with up to 20 inches (50.8 cm) of space between the lower anchors if the vehicle manufacturer allows.

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Using the Lower Connectors

The lower connectors are located under the CLICKTIGHT in the lower connector storage area. Store the lower connectors when not in use.

To remove the lower connector from the storage slot or lower anchor:

1 Press and hold the red release

button.

2 Pull the lower connector

from the storage slot or lower anchor.

To attach the lower connector to the storage slot or lower anchor:

Firmly push the lower connector into the slot or lower anchor until a click is heard.

NOTE: Fold the lower connector strap and adjuster so that they lie flat within the lower connector storage area. Attach the lower connectors to the anchors located at the front of the storage area.

Top

Lower Connector

Storage Area

Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual and look for the tether anchor symbol shown in the diagram to help identify where the top tether anchor point is located in your vehicle.

2 Firmly press the hook over the

a tether anchor point.

To attach the Versa-Tether to a tether anchor:

1 Remove the webbing from the

elastic strap and loosen the Versa-Tether.

IMPORTANT: Use the elastic strap to contain extra webbing. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within your vehicle.

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.

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Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether

The Versa-Tether can indicate when the child seat has been in a moderate or severe crash and replacement of the 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 crash). The colored stitching will be intact and the webbing will be held under a tether label.

Figures 2 and 3 show examples of when the child seat is unacceptable for continued use. If the tether label is torn, or if one or both of the loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and/or any of the colored stitching has ripped, the child seat is no longer acceptable for use.

IMPORTANT: Discontinue use of child seat if it has been involved in a moderate or severe crash, regardless of whether the loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and the colored

stitching has been ripped.

2 Open the chest clip.

a Press tabs b Pull apart

Open the CLICKTIGHT.

* Locate the two slots in the CLICKTIGHT cover.

* Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT

release levers.

5 Unhook the retaining clips at

the back of the seat cover. Pull the seat cover and foam insert forward and slide over the EZBuckle belly pad.

6 Lay the EZ-Buckle belly pad

forward and position on top of the harness adjuster release lever.

3 Release the harness buckle

and place the harness straps around the armrests.

Harness to Booster Mode: Storing the Harness and Buckle

1 Loosen the harness

completely.

a Press release lever b Pull both harness straps forward

Before you begin:

IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to remove the harness to use this seat in booster mode. To store the harness, follow the instructions below. If you wish to remove, follow the instructions on pg. 32.

Child Seat Functions Switching Between Modes

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