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Cover

Manufactured Date and

Expiration Date Label
LATCH Strap

Arm Rest

Cup Holder

Head Restraint

Head Restraint Cover

Harness Slot

User Guide Storage (in

pocket behind cover)

Shoulder Belt Guide

Comfort Pads

HUGS™ Chest Pads

Chest Clip

Harness Straps

Harness Buckle

Lower Belt Guide

Belly Pad

Harness Adjuster Release

Lever (under flap)
Harness Adjuster Strap

Head Restraint Adjuster

Locking Screw Storage Slot
LATCH Connector

LATCH Connector Storage Slot

LATCH Connector Release

Button
LATCH Adjuster

LATCH Adjuster Release

Button
Belt Slot

Harness Yoke Storage (on belt

shield)
Versa-Tether

Hook

Versa-Tether

Storage Clip

Locking Screw

Head Restraint Adjuster

Shell

Versa-Tether (Top Anchorage

Strap)
Versa-Tether

Adjuster

Versa-Tether

Webbing

Storage Strap
Harness Height Adjuster

Belt Shield

Harness Yoke (behind Belt

Shield)
Positioning Block

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7

15
16

30
31
32

33
34

11
12

Child Seat Features

Summary of Contents for FRONTIER 85

Page 1: ...ntier 85 User Guide IMPORTANT Thoroughly read understand and follow all instructions before installing this child seat Store this user guide in the pocket behind the cover See features pages for reference ...

Page 2: ...alling the Child Seat 26 General Information 26 Harness Mode 26 Booster Mode 27 Installing the Child Seat Harness Mode 28 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Short Path 28 Lap Shoulder Belt Selecting a Belt Path 32 Lap Shoulder Belt Short Path 34 Lap Shoulder Belt Long Path 38 Lap Belt Short Path 42 Switching Between Modes 46 Harness to Booster Mode 46 Booster to Harness Mode 48 Positioni...

Page 3: ...damage discontinue use of this child seat when it 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 See page 6 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 ...

Page 4: ... Belt positioning booster seats require lap shoulder belt installation not available in aircraft Follow lap belt installation instructions found on page 42 to install this child seat in aircraft NOTE The Versa Tether cannot be used in 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 Regi...

Page 5: ... Storage Slot LATCH Connector 21 LATCH Connector Storage Slot 22 LATCH Connector Release 23 Button LATCH Adjuster 24 LATCH Adjuster Release 25 Button Belt Slot 26 Harness Yoke Storage on belt 27 shield Versa Tether 28 Hook Versa Tether 29 Storage Clip Locking Screw 30 Head Restraint Adjuster 31 Shell 32 Versa Tether Top Anchorage 33 Strap Versa Tether 34 Adjuster Versa Tether 35 Webbing Storage St...

Page 6: ...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 be at least 40 120 lbs 18 2 54 5 kg 1 and stand 42 65 in 106 7 165 1 cm in height 2 and the top of the child s ears must be below the t...

Page 7: ... your vehicle owner s manual for specific information about your vehicle belts and their use with child seats Lap Shoulder 3 Point Belt ALR Automatic Locking Retractor with Sliding Latch Plate 1 Has a latch plate that freely a slides along the vehicle belt webbing Has a retractor that stops the b belt from being pulled out again once the belt webbing has been pulled out at least 24 in 61 cm Tighte...

Page 8: ...must be secured approximately 1 in 2 5 cm from the latch plate to secure the child seat Call Britax Consumer Services at 1 888 427 4829 to obtain a locking clip Has a retractor that stops the b belt from being pulled out again once the belt webbing has been pulled out at least 24 in 61 cm Tightens by feeding the c belt webbing back into the retractor Latch Plate Adjuster Latch Plate Lap Belt IMPOR...

Page 9: ...ith this child seat Side facing or rear facing seats CANNOT be used See diagram below Vehicle Seating Positions DO NOT place a child seat in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless deactivated DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur See your vehicle owner s manual for child seat installation instructions The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under WARNING WARNING The ...

Page 10: ...ess release lever a Pull both harness straps b forward Lift and slide the harness 2 height adjuster into the desired position then release Ensure the adjuster is seated securely between the notches Booster Mode Head Restraint Adjustment Remove the locking screw 1 from the head restraint adjuster and insert into the shell to store for later use IMPORTANT The vehicle belt must be positioned at or ab...

Page 11: ... it from the child seat shell Pull the buckle retainer away 4 from the child seat to loosen Turn and push the buckle 5 retainer through the slot in the child seat shell Pull the buckle retainer 2 through the slots in the cover and child seat shell to the bottom of the child seat Pull the buckle away from the 4 child seat until tight Ensure that the buckle strap is not twisted 2 Pull the buckle ret...

Page 12: ...kle NOTE Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation See Page 67 Using the Chest Clip Squeeze to 1 open Push together to fasten 2 NOTE Always position the chest clip at armpit level Using the Positioning Block NOTE Set the positioning block position BEFORE installing Unhook the Versa Tether from 1 the storage clip Harness Position 2 Booster Position 3 Positioning Block Positioning Blo...

Page 13: ...ectors store in the slots upside down Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS Tether Anchor Lower LATCH 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 LATCH anchor locations and seating positions if equipped information on use with a child seat and for the ma...

Page 14: ...e 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 ...

Page 15: ...ath If the first installation method results in more than 1 in 2 5 cm of front to back or side to side movement at the belt path try the other option See page 32 for information on selecting a belt path to install this child seat in your vehicle Use this child seat in harness mode with children at least 2 years of age and 25 85 lbs 11 4 38 6 kg who stand 30 57 in 76 2 144 8 cm in height Britax rec...

Page 16: ...her is 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 Remove the Versa Tether 9 9 hook from the storage clip and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation Versa Tether Top Tether Install with...

Page 17: ... the tether webbing Use the elastic strap to contain 6 extra webbing 1 2 OR OR Checklist Check that positioning block is rotated to the front 9 9 Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure 9 9 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 ...

Page 18: ...vehicle belt system then the long belt path may be the best option to try first If one installation method results in more than 1 in 2 5 cm of front to back or side to side movement at the belt path then try the other method Both the short and long lap shoulder belt path installation methods meet or exceed all Federal motor vehicle Safety Standards Either of these options can be used based upon ve...

Page 19: ... Versa Tether for children weighing 65 85 lbs 29 5 38 6 kg Britax recommends that the Versa Tether is 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 Remove the Versa Tether 9 9 hook from the storage clip and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned b...

Page 20: ...to the vehicle tether anchor to attach Remove all slack from the tether webbing Use the elastic strap to contain 6 extra webbing OR OR Checklist Check that positioning block is rotated to the front 9 9 Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure 9 9 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...

Page 21: ...e Versa Tether for children weighing 65 85 lbs 29 5 38 6 kg Britax recommends that the Versa Tether is 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 Remove the Versa Tether 9 9 hook from the storage clip and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned ...

Page 22: ...ot secure repeat the installation procedure or use a different seating location Firmly press the Versa Tether 6 hook to the vehicle tether anchor to attach Remove all slack from the tether webbing Use the elastic strap to contain extra 7 webbing 3 4 OR OR Checklist Check that positioning block is rotated to the front 9 9 Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure 9 9 The child seat...

Page 23: ...Britax recommends that the Versa Tether is 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 Remove the Versa Tether 9 9 hook from the storage clip and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation ...

Page 24: ...hor to attach Remove all slack from the tether webbing Use the elastic strap to contain 6 extra webbing Checklist Check that positioning block is rotated to the front 9 9 Check all connections and verify that child seat is secure 9 9 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 insta...

Page 25: ...4 the slots DO NOT remove the HUGS chest pads or chest clip On the bottom of the seat 5 slide the retainer of one harness strap up and pull it away from the child seat shell This seat may only be used in booster mode with children who stand 42 65 in 106 7 165 1 cm in height and weigh more than 40 lbs 18 2 kg Britax recommends booster mode only after the child outgrows harness mode Harness to Boost...

Page 26: ...tion a then move the head restraint to the lowest position b Ensure that harness slots in the cover head restraint and harness adjuster are aligned Replace the locking screw 2 to lock the head restraint adjuster Turn and slide the retainer of 3 the buckle strap through the buckle slot Choose the slot that is closest to but not under your child Slide the retainer back into 4 place to hold it agains...

Page 27: ...r strap is not twisted 9 9 Check that the harness yoke is in the proper orientation and 9 9 that the harness straps are nested securely onto the yoke Slide nested harness straps 11 completely onto the harness yoke Replace the belt shield over 12 the harness straps and yoke IMPORTANT Check the harness straps and attachments before using the child seat Check that Harness Yoke hangs as shown and that...

Page 28: ...the chosen seating position 9 9 IMPORTANT Use LATCH only to position this child seat to your vehicle seat Secure your child using the vehicle s lap shoulder belt system WARNING Position forward facing only in a seating position with a lap shoulder belt Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when securing a child in booster mode Never secure a child with a lap belt only in booster mode...

Page 29: ... 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 The HUGS chest pads must be used at all times Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is w...

Page 30: ...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 7 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 Harness ...

Page 31: ...ehicle seat back is adjustable ensure it is in the upright position before placing the child seat on the vehicle seat Place the child seat on the vehicle seat and have the child sit in 1 the child seat Adjust the head restraint so 2 the shoulder belt guides position the vehicle belt at or just above the child s shoulders The child s ears should be below the top of the head restraint Checklist Befo...

Page 32: ...w to unlock 5 the head restraint adjuster and raise the head restraint to the highest position Store the screw in the slot in the shell Unhook the elastic bands 6 then remove the cover from the head restraint Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam Unfasten the clips behind the 7 armrests then pull the cover from the lower belt guides Cover Removal Care and Maintenance Care and Maintena...

Page 33: ...e child seat shell Route the cover around the 11 head restraint and remove the entire cover from the child seat shell 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 Iron Cleaning the Harness SPONGE CLEAN the harness using warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT Disassemble the harness Bleac...

Page 34: ...ad restraint to the lowest position b Ensure that harness slots in the cover head restraint and harness adjuster are aligned Replacing the Cover Fit the cover around the head 1 restraint Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam Fit the bottom of the cover 2 over the lower part of the child seat shell then pull the elastic loops over the hook on the bottom of the child seat shell Pull the...

Page 35: ...ckle periodically and rinse out any accumulated debris or dried liquids Remove the Buckle Locate the metal retainer on the 1 bottom of the child seat and slide the retainer up to release it from the child seat shell Push the buckle retainer 11 through the slots in the child seat shell and cover to the bottom of the child seat Ensure the harness straps are not twisted and that the buckle faces out ...

Page 36: ...ws 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 she...

Page 37: ...heck that the harness slots in the head restraint and harness adjuster are properly aligned Do not use the head restraint adjuster when the harness is attached Possible Solution The yoke may be caught on a strap or other component of the child seat Remove the obstruction and try adjusting the harness again Problem The adjuster strap is fraying at the sides Possible Solution Pull the harness adjust...

Page 38: ...r 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 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 will Britax or the retaile...

Page 39: ...Britax Child Safety Inc 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte NC 28273 USA A Britax Childcare Group Limited company Tel 1 888 427 4829 www Britax com ...

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