Britax FRONTIER, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS STORE UNDER COVER Frontier For Children 2 years and 25 lbs and up ...

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Page 3: ...line 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 ...

Page 4: ...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 in...

Page 5: ...pact ed However correctly installed a child seat will substantially improve the chances for survival in most crashes 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 w...

Page 6: ...ents 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 the top of the child s ears must be 4 below the top of the h...

Page 7: ... top of the head restraint 2 and the vehicle belt must be appropriately positioned at or above the child s 3 shoulder through the shoulder belt guide NOTE This child seat must only be used in booster mode with children 40 lbs 18 1 kg or more and meet all of the above fit requirements Store this user guide behind the cover in the lumbar region of the child seat ...

Page 8: ...t Guide 9 Buckle 10 2 1 14 13 15 20 21 17 16 19 18 8 9 10 11 12 4 3 7 5 6 Belly Pad 11 Harness Adjuster Strap 12 Cover 13 Shoulder Belt Guide 14 User Guide Storage under cover 15 LATCH Strap 16 LATCH Adjuster Release Button 17 LATCH Adjuster 18 LATCH Connector Release Button 19 LATCH Connector 20 Cup Holder 21 Child Seat features Overview ...

Page 9: ... Release 25 Manufactured Date and 26 Expiration Date Label Harness Height Adjuster 27 22 23 25 35 26 24 27 29 28 30 31 32 34 33 Versa Tether 28 Adjuster Versa Tether 29 Shell 30 Belt Shield 31 Harness Yoke Storage on belt 32 shield Versa Tether 33 Storage Clip Recline Block 34 Child Seat features Overview ...

Page 10: ...head restraint will be properly adjusted once the harness is placed appropriately at or above your child s shoulders Loosen the Harness 1 Pull the harness adjuster and slide 2 intothenearestpositionatorslightly above your child s shoulders NOTE The harness adjuster will lock into place once released Child Seat features Overview ...

Page 11: ...ead 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 4 release to move the head restraint The vehicle belt must be 5 appropriately positioned at or above the child s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide NOTE The head restraint adjuster will lock into place once released Child Seat features Overview ...

Page 12: ... the bottom of the child seat Pull the retainer through the slots 5 in the child seat shell and cover to the top of the child seat Pull the retainer away from the 3 child seat to loosen Turn and push the retainer so that 4 the short side will pass through the slot in the child seat shell Child Seat features Overview ...

Page 13: ...seat shell Pull through the slots in the cover 2 and child seat shell to the bottom of the child seat Pull the buckle away from 3 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 metal retainer to remove Child Seat features Overview ...

Page 14: ...click after inserting each buckle tongue Releasing the Buckle NOTE Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation Using the LATCH Connectors Disconnect the LATCH 1 connectors from the LATCH connector storage slots Press the release button to eject the tongues from the buckle 1 1 2 2 Child Seat features Overview ...

Page 15: ...r 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 m...

Page 16: ...er Locate the tether hook on the 4 strap Attach the tether hook to a 5 designated anchor point Tighten the tether 6 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 To Attach the Versa Tether Child Seat features Overview ...

Page 17: ...ne Block IMPORTANT Set the recline block position BEFORE installing into your vehicle Booster Position 1 Harness Position 2 NOTE The default position of the recline block is booster position You must unhook the Versa Tether from the storage clip if connected before moving the recline block Fastening the chest clip 2 Child Seat features Overview Recline block ...

Page 18: ...k Push the cup holder in to return to 4 the stowed position IMPORTANT Do not put containers of hot liquids in the cup holders Stow the cup holders when not in use Using the Arm Rests Thearmrestscanberotated up and down They also can be used to hold the harness when securing your child IMPORTANT The arm rests must be in the down position during travel Child Seat features Overview ...

Page 19: ...vehicle owner s manual Vehicle Compatibility 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 WARNING Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this chi...

Page 20: ...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 Do not connect more than one LATCH anchor or tether hook to a single vehicle anchor Understanding Vehicle Seat Belts NOTE The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts This child seat can fit securely in most vehi...

Page 21: ...ions Unless the lap belt retractor can be locked You cannot use this type of belt with this child seat in booster mode Lap and Lap shoulder vehicle belts 4 which only lock during a sudden stop or crash Emergency Locking Retractor ELR belts Unless a locking clip is used with a lap shoulder belt Unless a belt shortening clip is used with a lap belt NOTE If a locking clip is needed and one is not ava...

Page 22: ... 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 Refer to your vehicle owner s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the max...

Page 23: ...ing 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 Booster Mode The recline block must be rotated to the back when positioning the child seat in booster mode This child seat can be used in booster mode with children who stand 42 60 in 106 7 152 4 cm in height and weigh more than 40 lbs 1...

Page 24: ...hicle owner s manual for the vehicle s latch anchor limits IMPORTANT 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 Rotate the recline block to harness 3 position Harness Mode Remove the Versa Tether from the 1 storage clip Loosen the tether and place over 2 the child seat back Place the child seat ...

Page 25: ...ot to tighten Repeat as necessary Attach and tighten the 9 Versa Tether IMPORTANT Ensure any excess Versa Tether webbing is contained within your vehicle Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure 10 The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 2 5 cm at the belt path If the child seat is not secure repeat the installation procedure or ...

Page 26: ...cle seat in the chosen seating position Note the position of the vehicle belt buckle stalk relative to the child seat If the buckle stalk is behind B the child seat i e the child seat is wider than the insertion points of the vehicle belt system then the short belt path may be the best option to try first Outside edge of child seat Buckle stalk behind child seat Buckle stalk behind child seat The ...

Page 27: ...ath then try the other method Both the short and long lap shoulder belt path installation methods meet or exceed all compliance standards required by the federal government Either of these options can be used based upon vehicle compatibility for children at least 2 years old and 25 lbs 11 3 kg up to 80 lbs 36 3 kg in the harness mode Outside edge of child seat Buckle stalk beside child seat Buckle...

Page 28: ...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 If the vehicle has a tether anchor for 1 the chosen seating position then remove the Versa Tether from the storage clip Loosen the tether and place it up 2 and over the child seat ...

Page 29: ... Ensure that the vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner s manual Attach and tighten the Versa 8 Tether IMPORTANT Ensure any excess Versa Tether webbing is contained within your vehicle Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child seat is secure 9 The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 2 5 cm at the belt path If the child ...

Page 30: ...6 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 If the vehicle has a tether anchor for the 1 chosen seating position then remove the Versa Tether from the storage clip Loosen the tether and place it up and 2 over the child sea...

Page 31: ...at Route the vehicle belt over the red 7 belt guide around to the outside of the child seat Verify the vehicle belt is not twisted then buckle Push the child seat firmly into the 8 vehicle seat while removing all slack from the lap portion and then from the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt NOTE Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child seat is secure The child seat is secure when it ...

Page 32: ...ed for use with child seats Have a top tether anchor 9 9 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 Loosen the tether and place it up 2 and over the child ...

Page 33: ...hat the vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner s manual Attach and tighten the Versa 8 Tether IMPORTANT Ensure any excess Versa Tether webbing is contained within your vehicle Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child seat is secure 9 The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 2 5 cm at the belt path If the child seat is n...

Page 34: ...Weight Limitations section on page 4 for information on when your child has outgrown harness mode Switching Between Modes Harness to Booster Mode To remove the harness and buckle Loosen the harness 1 Unhook both harness straps from 2 the yoke Do not remove the HUGS pads or chest clip Store the yoke on the belt shield 3 Pull the shoulder straps of the 4 harness from the slots Harness Mode Installin...

Page 35: ...re all 7 parts in a safe place Pull the retainer all the way 6 through to the top of the seat to remove the harness strap Repeat the process for the remaining harness strap Remove the harness buckle strap see page 10 for buckle strap removal instructions Remove the screw from the head 8 restraintadjusterandstore in asafe place The screw will be needed to convert back to harness mode Harness Mode I...

Page 36: ...nt adjuster Pull on the buckle to ensure 5 the retainer lies flat against the shell Ensure that the button faces out From the top of the child seat turn 4 themetalretainerofthebucklestrap so it will slide through the slot Choose the slot that is closest to but not under your child Move the head restraint to the 2 lowest position Move the harness adjuster to the highest position Harness Mode Instal...

Page 37: ...s flat against the shell Ensure that the chest clip faces out Connect the harness strap to the 9 yoke Repeat steps 5 through 8 for the remaining harness strap 10 Insert the top through the harness 8 slot and harness adjuster to the back of the seat Once the harness has 11 been connected ensure the chest clip faces out the straps are not twisted and are securely fitted onto the harness yoke Harness...

Page 38: ...cle 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 In booster mode this child seat can be positioned to the vehicle seat using LATCH If the LATCH anchors in your vehicle prevent proper vehicle belt fit across your child you cannot use LATCH to position this seat in booster mode The vehicle belt fits properly when the l...

Page 39: ... seat on the vehicle 3 seat Connect the LATCH connectors to 4 the LATCH anchors Push the child seat into the vehicle 5 seat and pull the loop end of each LATCH strap through the belt slot to tighten Attach the Versa Tether to the 6 vehicle s designated tether anchor for the chosen seating position Booster Mode Positioning Your Child Seat ...

Page 40: ...ehicle 2 seat Usethevehicle slap shoulder 3 belt to secure your child Tighten the Versa Tether 7 Use the vehicle s lap shoulder 8 belt to secure your child WARNING Always secure this child seat in your vehicle when unoccupied by using LATCH or the lap shoulder belt Booster Mode Positioning Your Child Seat Recline block ...

Page 41: ...l position The HUGS chest pads must be used at all times 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 IMPORTANT Before securing your child in the child seat always check th...

Page 42: ... 3 Place the harness straps around 4 the armrests Harness Mode continued IMPORTANT Check the fit of the harness height on your child each time the child seat is used See page 4 for child fit requirements The harness height must be set before the seat is installed in your vehicle see page 8 If the harness needs adjustment remove the seat adjust the harness and reinstall ...

Page 43: ...he harness It may be necessary to adjust the harness straps and HUGS chest pads for comfort and snugness as you tighten the harness The harness should have a comfortable but snug fit around the child A snug fit allows you to place no more than two fingers between your child s collarbone and the harness NOTE The arm rests must be in the down position during travel Verify secure installation 9 Check...

Page 44: ...and the vehicle belt will be appropriately positioned at or above the child s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide Pull the vehicle belt out 3 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 n...

Page 45: ...t low on the child s hips Remove slack from the 6 vehicle belt The shoulder belt should rest on the child s shoulder and not touch the neck Verify secure installation 7 Check that the Vehicle belt is not twisted 9 9 Buckle does not rest on red belt guide 9 9 Shoulder portion of vehicle belt is routed through upper belt guide 9 9 Lap part of the vehicle belt is routed low across the child s hips 9 ...

Page 46: ...from the harness They cannot be reattached after removal Never remove the HUGS system from the harness straps Loosen the harness 1 Move the harness adjuster to the 2 highest position Unhook the harness straps from 3 the yoke Pull the harness straps through the 4 shell and cover to the front of the child seat ...

Page 47: ...afe place Care and Maintenance Unhook the elastic bands then 6 remove the cover from the head restraint Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam Pull the elastic from the cup 7 holders on the bottom of the seat Pull the fabric from the cup holder 8 housing Unfasten the clips behind 9 the armrests Seat shown laying on back ...

Page 48: ...l the lower part of the cover 14 from the bottom of the child seat shell Route the cover around the head 15 restraint and remove the entire cover from the child seat shell Care and Maintenance Pull the harness buckle retainer 11 away from the child seat to loosen Turn the retainer of the harness 12 buckle so that the short side will pass through the slot in the child seat shell ...

Page 49: ... energy absorbing foam Fit the bottom of the cover over the 3 lower part of the child seat shell Pull the harness straps through the 4 appropriate holes in the cover Fit the elastic around the cup 5 holders on the bottom of the child seat shell Move the head restraint to the 6 lowest position Ensure that harness slots in cover head restraint and harness adjuster are aligned and route the harness s...

Page 50: ... restraint adjuster Care and Maintenance Push the retainer through the slots 8 in the child seat shell and cover to the bottom of the child seat Buckle the harness 9 Ensure the harness straps are not twisted and that the buckle faces out Replace the head restraint cover 10 and re attach the elastic loops to hold the cover in place Re attach the clips behind the 12 arm rests ...

Page 51: ...re and Maintenance Push the fabric under the lower 14 belt guides Re attach the elastic to 15 hold the cover in place Cleaning the Cover HAND WASH the cover using cold water and mild soap LINE DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking DO NOT Bleach Machine wash Machine dry ...

Page 52: ...warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT use abrasive cleaners Cleaning the Buckle If your child eats and drinks while in the child seat you may need to check the buckle periodically and wash out any accumulated debris or dried liquids Remove the Buckle Care and Maintenance Locate the metal buckle strap 1 retainer on the bottom of the child seat Pull the retainer away from the 2 child seat to loo...

Page 53: ... 4 in the child seat shell and cover to the top of the child seat TOWEL DRY DO NOT Soak Lubricate Use solvents Use soap or household detergents THOROUGHLY RINSE the buckle using warm water TEST THE BUCKLE by fastening and unfastening until a positive click is heard after inserting each buckle tongue If clicks are not heard repeat the cleaning procedure ...

Page 54: ...hrough the slots in the cover 3 and shell to the bottom of the child seat Pull the buckle away from 4 the child seat until tight Verify that the buckle retainer lies flat against the child seat shell NOTE Ensure that the buckle strap is not twisted and that the button faces out Re thread the Buckle Select the slot closest to but not under the child 1 ...

Page 55: ...the webbing will be held under a tether label Figures 2 and 3 show examples of whenthechildseatisunacceptable 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 Versa Tether as Crash Indicator 1 2 3 IMPORTANT Discontinue use of child...

Page 56: ...en with a click after each tongue is inserted Possible solution There may be debris in the buckle mechanism Clean the buckle as shown on page 50 and 51 and try fastening the buckle again Problem The cup holder will not go back into the stowed position Possible solution The base of the cup holder is not unlocked Push it up to unlock the cup holder and try stowing the cupholder If you have misplaced...

Page 57: ...ety 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 LIMITATION OF DAMAGES The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written express or implied In no event...

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Page 60: ... belt path Double Check Child to Car Seat Installation Tug on the buckle to ensure a proper connection Confirm that the harness straps are snug and over both shoulders and hips You should not be able to pinch excess harness strap webbing at the child s shoulder Make sure the chest clip is properly fastened and positioned in the middle of the child s chest at armpit level IMPORTANT Double Check eve...