Britax Frontier 85 SICT User Manual Download

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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).

Frontier 85 SICT

User Guide

Summary of Contents for Frontier 85 SICT

Page 1: ...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 Frontier 85 SICT User Guide ...

Page 2: ...alling the Child Seat 20 General Information 20 Harness Mode 20 Booster Mode 21 Installing the Child Seat Harness Mode 22 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Short Path 22 Lap Shoulder Belt Selecting a Belt Path 24 Lap Shoulder Belt Short Path 25 Lap Shoulder Belt Long Path 27 Lap Belt Short Path 29 Switching Between Modes 31 Harness to Booster Mode 31 Booster to Harness Mode 32 Positioni...

Page 3: ...lay 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 obj...

Page 4: ...cking Screw Storage Slot 21 LATCH Connector 22 LATCH Connector Storage Slot 23 LATCH Connector Release Button 24 LATCH Adjuster 25 LATCH Adjuster Release Button 26 Manufactured Date and Expiration Date Label 27 Belt Slot 28 Harness Yoke Storage on belt shield 29 Versa Tether Hook 30 Versa Tether Storage Clip 31 Locking Screw 32 Head Restraint Adjuster 33 Shell 34 Versa Tether Top Anchorage Strap 3...

Page 5: ...t when seated and 5 the harness straps must be located 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...

Page 6: ...as a retractor that locks only in an emergency situation such as sudden stop or crash 3 Switchable Retractor in ALR Mode with Sliding Latch Plate a Has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle belt webbing b Has a retractor that can be switched to function as an ALR by pulling the vehicle belt fully out until a clicking sound can be heard when retracting To use a child seat with this typ...

Page 7: ...t is not possible to achieve the correct position for the buckle then another seating position MUST be used WARNING The position of the vehicle belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts WARNING The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT compatible with this child seat If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating posit...

Page 8: ...ons Harness Mode Harness 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 a Press release lever b Pull both harness straps forward 2 Lif...

Page 9: ...om of the child seat 3 Slide the buckle retainer up or down to release it from the child seat shell 4 Pull the buckle retainer away from the child seat to loosen 5 Turn and push the buckle retainer through the slot in the child seat shell 2 6 Pull the buckle retainer through the slots in the child seat shell and cover to the top of the child seat Re threading the Buckle IMPORTANT Select the slot c...

Page 10: ...he storage clip 2 Harness Position 3 Booster Position Positioning Block Positioning Block 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...

Page 11: ...ce DO NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your vehicle manufacturer When using the child seat in harness mode Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times when installing the child seat Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to vehicle Check your vehicle owner s manual and look for the...

Page 12: ...ore 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 24 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 3 38 6 kg who stand 30 57 in 76 2 144 8 cm in height Britax recommends using harness mode to 85 lbs 38 6 kg See ...

Page 13: ...press the LATCH connectors onto their adjacent LATCH anchors to attach 4 Push the child seat into the vehicle seat and pull the end of the LATCH strap through the belt slot to 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 locati...

Page 14: ...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 Before you begin 9 9 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 If your vehicle belt does not ...

Page 15: ...ck 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 9 Ensure any excess Versa Tether webbing is stored in elastic band Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within yo...

Page 16: ...webbing 3 4 OR OR Checklist 9 9 Check that positioning block is rotated to the front 9 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 9 Ensure any excess Versa Teth...

Page 17: ...9 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 9 Ensure any excess Versa Tether webbing is stored in elastic band Always ensure any excess webbing is contained wi...

Page 18: ...slide the retainer of the buckle strap through the buckle slot Choose the slot that is closest to but not under your child 4 Slide the retainer back into place to hold it against the child seat shell Verify that the strap is not twisted and that the button faces out Locking Screw storage 9 Nest the harness straps by inserting the right strap loop into the left strap loop 8 Remove the harness yoke ...

Page 19: ...k that the Chest Clip and HUGS Chest pads face outward Check that Harness Straps are not twisted Check that Adjuster Strap is not twisted FRONT BACK Positioning the Child Seat Booster Mode 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 ...

Page 20: ...n the chosen seating position IMPORTANT Use LATCH only to position this child seat to your vehicle seat Secure your child using the vehicle s lap shoulder belt system 5 Firmly press the Versa Tether hook to the vehicle tether anchor to attach Remove all slack from the tether webbing 6 Use the elastic strap to contain extra webbing Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within your vehicle 7...

Page 21: ...ckle and place the harness straps around the armrests 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 ...

Page 22: ... 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 4 Fasten the vehicle belt across the child Lap part of the vehicle belt must be routed low across the child s upper thighs 3 Pull the vehicle belt out and route the shoulder part of the vehicle belt through the upper belt guide Checklist Before traveling verify th...

Page 23: ...move the cover from the head restraint Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam 6 Unfasten the clips behind the armrests then pull the cover from the lower belt guides Locking Screw storage 8 Remove the elastic loops from the hooks on the bottom of the child seat then pull the lower part of the cover from the bottom of the child seat shell 10 Route the cover around the head restraint and...

Page 24: ...at shell 4 Push the cover under the lower belt guides 7 Replace the screw to lock the head restraint adjuster 5 Pull the head restraint cover over the head restraint shell and reattach the elastic bands Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam 6 Move the harness adjuster to the highest position a then move the head restraint to the lowest position b Ensure that harness slots in the cover...

Page 25: ...OROUGHLY 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 TOWEL DRY DO NOT Soak Lubricate Use solvents Use soap or household detergents 2 Turn and push the buckle retainer through the slots in the cover and shell to the bottom of the child seat 3 Pu...

Page 26: ...he vehicle belt or attach the LATCH connectors to the vehicle anchors Pull the vehicle buckle stalk or LATCH connectors into the belt slot to properly align it into the belt path Tighten TIP When installing the child seat with the vehicle seat belt and the vehicle buckle stalk is too long Consult your vehicle owner s manual to see if you can lower the vehicle buckle position by twisting the vehicl...

Page 27: ...ightening 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 retailer s...

Page 28: ...52 Notes ...

Page 29: ...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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