Britax Frontier XT SICT User manual
Frontier™ XT SICT
User Guide
Guide d’utilisation canadien
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).
IMPORTANT : Veuillez lire attentivement et comprendre toutes les instructions
avant d’installer ce siège pour enfant. Rangez ce guide dans la pochette sous la
housse (Voir pages de caractéristiques).
©2011 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA P464900_R1:04.11
This product and its components are subject to change without notice.
Important Notes ....................................................................................................3
Certification ...........................................................................................................3
Registration ...........................................................................................................3
Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts ............................................................................8
Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts ..........................................................................11
General Information .............................................................................................20
Harness Mode ......................................................................................................20
Booster Mode .......................................................................................................21
Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) – 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
Harness to Booster Mode ....................................................................................31
Booster to Harness Mode ....................................................................................32
Using LUAS...........................................................................................................36
Lap-Shoulder Belt.................................................................................................37
Harness Mode ......................................................................................................38
Booster Mode .......................................................................................................40
Table of Contents
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Section Title
• Harnessmode:useonlywithchildrenwhoweighbetween11.3and29.5kg
(25and65lbs)andwhoseheightisbetween76.2and144.8cm(30and57
in.)andareatleast2yearsofage.
• Boostermode:useonlywithchildrenwhoweighbetween18.1and54.4kg
(40and120lbs)andwhoseheightisbetween106.7and165.1cm(42and
65in.).
• Usethischildseatforward-facingonly.
• Thepositioningblockmustberotatedtothefrontofthechildseatwhenused
inharnessmode.
• Thepositioningblockmustberotatedtotherearofthechildseatwhenusedin
boostermode.
• Snuglyadjustthebeltsprovidedwiththischildrestraintaroundyourchild.
• Securethetoptetherstrapprovidedwiththischildseat.
• Evenwhenunoccupied,inharnessorboostermodethisseatmustbesecured
tothevehiclebymeansofalowerconnectorsystemiftheboosterseatis
installedinaseatingpositionthatisequippedwithaloweruniversalanchorage
system(LUAS)orbymeansofavehicleseatbeltifitisinstalledinaseating
positionthatisnotequippedwithaloweruniversalanchoragesystemandif
equippedwithatetherstrap,bymeansofatetherstrap.
• Registeryourchildseatwiththemanufacturer.
• HUGS™chestpadsmustbeusedinharnessmode.
• Inboostermode,useonlythevehicle’slapandshoulderbeltsystemwhen
restrainingthechildinthisboosterseat.
• Topreventinjuryduetodeteriorationorhiddendamage,discontinueuseof
thischildseatwhenitisolderthannineyearsorhasbeeninamoderateor
severecrash.SeetheSerialNumberandManufactureDateLabellocatedon
thechildseat(seepage5).
• Accordingtoaccidentstatistics,childrenaresaferwhenproperlyrestrainedin
avehicle’srearseatingpositionsthaninthefrontseatingpositions.
• Theuseofnon-Britaxcovers,inserts,toys,accessories,ortighteningdevices
isnotapprovedbyBritax.TheirusecouldcausethischildseattofailCanadian
MotorVehicleSafetyStandardsornotperformasintendedinacrash.
• Neverusetheharnessoradjusterstraptoliftorcarrythischildseat.Doingso
coulddamagetheharnessadjusterandwebbing.Alwayscarrythischildseat
bytheshellortetherstraps.
• Theprimaryprotectionforoccupantsofavehicleinacollisionisthebody
ofthevehicleitself;achildseatmaynotprotectachildwhenthevehicleis
seriouslyimpacted.However,correctlyinstalled,achildseatwillsubstantially
improvethechancesforsurvivalinmostcrashes.
• Forharnessmoderefertoyourvehicleowner’smanualorcontactthevehicle
manufacturerforthemaximumweightratingfortheLUASanchorsinyour
vehicle.Usethevehicleseatbelt(notlowerconnectors)forinstallationswith
childrenwhoweighmorethanthevehicleLUASanchorlimit.Unlessspecified
otherwisebythevehiclemanufacturer,assumea18.1kg(40pound)childis
thevehicleLUASanchorlimit.
• Thischildseatcanonlybeusedinthefollowingclassesofvehicles:multi-
purposepassengervehicles,passengercarsortrucks.
• Followallinstructionsonthechildseatlabelsandinthisuserguide.Failureto
dosomayresultindeathorseriousinjury.
• PreventtheSideImpactCushionsfrombeingpunctured.Puncturedamagewill
causethecushionsnottoperformasintendedinacrash.
• Whenusinginavehiclewithairbags,refertoyourvehicleowner’smanualfor
childseatinstallationinstructionsandprecautions.
Important Notes
• Verify that the child seat is securely installed and that the harness is properly
adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used.
• 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.
• 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 use anything to raise the child seat off the vehicle seat. In a crash, this
could cause the child seat not to perform as intended.
• This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-certified
applications.
• 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.
• Store the child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid placing heavy
objects on top of it.
• 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 striking
passengers and causing serious injuries.
• Do not leave folding vehicle seats unsecured. In the event of a sudden stop, a
loose seat back could cause the child seat not to perform as intended.
Certification
This child seat system conforms to all applicable Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (CMVSS 213 and 213.2).
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.
Belt positioning booster seats require lap-shoulder belt
installation not available in aircraft.
Follow lap-belt installation instructions
found on page 29, to install this child seat
in aircraft.
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.
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, Ltd.,
P.O Box 7289 RPO Brunswick Square, Saint John NB E2L 4S6, or call
1-888-4BRITAX, or register online at www.Britax.ca/registration.
Model Name & Number:_____________________________
Serial Number:_____________________________________
Batch Number:_____________________________________
Date of Manufacture:________________________________
WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:
WARNING! Inflatable lap belts
are NOT compatible with this child seat.
Safety Information
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1 Cover
2 Side Impact Cushion
3 Lower Connector Strap (LUAS)
4 Arm Rest
5 Cup Holder
6 Head Restraint
7 Head Restraint Cover
8 Harness Slot
9 User Guide Storage (in pocket behind cover)
10 Shoulder Belt Guide
11 Comfort Pads
12 HUGS™ Chest Pads
13 Chest Clip
14 Harness Straps
15 Harness Buckle
16 Lower Belt Guide
17 Belly Pad
18 Harness Adjuster Release Lever (under cover)
19 Harness Adjuster Strap
20 Head Restraint Adjuster Locking Screw Storage Slot
21 National Safety Mark
22 Lower Connector (LUAS)
23 Lower Connector Storage Slot (LUAS)
24 Lower Connector Release Button (LUAS)
25 Lower Connector Adjuster (LUAS)
26 Lower Connector Adjuster Release Button (LUAS)
27 Serial Number and Manufacture Date Label
28 Belt Slot
29 Harness Yoke Storage (on belt shield)
30 Versa-Tether® Hook
31 Versa-Tether® Storage Clip
32 Head Restraint Adjuster Locking Screw
33 Head Restraint Adjuster
34 Shell
35 Versa-Tether (Top Anchorage Strap)
36 Versa-Tether® Adjuster
37 Versa-Tether® Webbing Storage Strap
38 Harness Height Adjuster
39 Belt Shield
40 Harness Yoke (behind Belt Shield)
41 Positioning Block
Child Seat Features Child Seat Features
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Children must:
1 be at least two years of age and
2 weigh 11.3 – 29.5 kg (25 – 65 lbs) and
3 stand 76.2 – 144.8 cm (30 – 57 in.) in height and
WARNING! use of this child seat is
for children who meet 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 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.
WARNING! use of this child seat is
for children who meet 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.
Children must:
1 be at least 18.1 – 54.4 kg (40 – 120 lbs) and
2 stand 106.7 – 165.1 cm (42 – 65 in.) in height and
3 the top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the head
restraint and
4 the vehicle seat belt must be appropriately positioned at or
above the child’s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide.
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 located at or above
the child’s shoulders
when seated.
Britax recommends booster mode only after the child
outgrows harness mode.
Child Seat Fit Requirements Child Seat Fit Requirements
8 9
Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts
The information in this section only applies to installation
with vehicle seat belts.
Vehicle seats and seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to
your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your
vehicle seat belts and their use with child seats.
a Has a latch plate that freely
slides along the vehicle seat
belt webbing.
b Has a retractor that stops the
belt from being pulled out
again once the belt webbing
has been pulled out at least
61 cm (24 in.).
c Tightens by feeding the
belt webbing back into the
retractor.
a Has a latch plate that freely
slides along the vehicle seat
belt webbing.
b Has a retractor that can be
switched to function as an
ALR by pulling the vehicle
seat belt fully out until a
clicking sound can be
heard when retracting.
* To use a child seat with this
type of vehicle seat belt, you
will need to switch to the ALR
mode or use a locking clip.
a Has a latch plate that does
not allow the lap part of the
belt to become loose after it
is buckled.
b Has a retractor that locks
only in an emergency
situation such as sudden
stop or crash.
a Has a latch plate that freely
slides along the vehicle
seat belt webbing.
b Has a retractor that locks
only in an emergency
situation such as sudden
stop or crash.
This belt type requires
the use of a locking clip to secure
the seat during installation. A locking
clip 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.
Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility
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A Lap belt may only be used to install the child seat
in harness mode and should never be used to secure your child in
booster mode.
a Has a latch plate that is
sewn into the webbing.
c Tightens by feeding the
belt webbing back into the
retractor.
a Has a latch plate that
does not allow the belt to
become loose after it is
buckled.
b Tightens by pulling on the
belt webbing.
b Has a retractor that stops the
belt from being pulled out
again once the belt webbing
has been pulled out at least
61 cm (24 in.).
Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts
Vehicle Buckle Positions
WARNING! The position of the vehicle
seat belt buckle can adversely affect the
stability of the child seat.
If the buckle lies near the incorrect position ( ) when
the vehicle seat belt is tightened, try fitting the child
seat in another seating position in the vehicle. If it is
not possible to achieve the correct position ( ) for
the buckle, then another seating position be
used.
WARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are
compatible with this child seat. If any of the belt types listed below are
in the chosen seating position, choose another vehicle seating position
or check your vehicle owner’s manual for information on installing a car
seat in your vehicle.
1 Lap-shoulder belts
with top or bottom
anchor points on
the vehicle door.
2 Motorized,
automatic vehicle
seat belts.
3 Lap-shoulder
belts that have a
separate retractor
each for the
lap section and
shoulder section.
4 Inflatable lap-
shoulder belts. 5 Lap belts forward
of the vehicle seat
bight.
6 Lap belts with a
sewn-in latch plate
that have a retractor
that locks only in case
of a sudden stop.
Vehicle CompatibilityVehicle Compatibility
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WARNING! Some vehicles have no seating positions
which are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat.
If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.
Forward-facing vehicle seats be used with this child
seat. Side-facing or rear-facing seats 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.
DEAT
H 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!
Harness Mode: Harness Height Adjustment
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 Lift and slide the harness
height adjuster into the
desired position, then
release.
* Ensure the adjuster is
seated securely between
the notches.
In harness mode,
the harness height adjuster also
adjusts the height for the head
restraint. Always position the
harness straps at or above your
child’s shoulders.
Shoulder level
Above Shoulder Level
Below Shoulder Level
Vehicle Compatibility Child Seat Functions
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WARNING! Head restraint adjustment is for use in Booster
Mode ONLY. Use the head restraint adjuster when the
harness is attached.
2 Lift the head restraint
adjuster release to move
the head restraint.
Booster Mode: Head Restraint Adjustment
1 Remove the locking screw
from the head restraint
adjuster and insert into the
shell to store for later use.
The vehicle seat belt must be positioned at or above
the child’s shoulder through the shoulder belt guide.
Adjusting Buckle Position
1 Unbuckle the harness by
pressing the release button
and pulling the tongues.
2 Locate the buckle retainer on
the bottom 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.
Select the slot
closest to, but not under the child.
1 Turn and push the buckle
retainer through the slot in the
cover and 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.
* Ensure that the buckle strap is
not twisted.
3 Slide the buckle retainer back
into place to hold it against
the child seat shell.
Child Seat FunctionsChild Seat Functions
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Insert one tongue at a time into
the buckle.
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.
Periodically clean
the buckle to ensure proper
operation. See Page 46.
Using the Chest Clip
1 Squeeze to
open 2 Push together to fasten
Always position the chest clip at
armpit level.
Using the Positioning Block
Set the positioning block position BEFORE installing.
1 Unhook the Versa-Tether from
the storage clip
2 Harness Position
3 Booster Position
Using the Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS)
and Tether
The figure above shows typical locations for lower anchors and
tether anchors in a vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for
the exact LUAS anchor locations and seating positions (if equipped),
information on use with a child seat, and for the maximum weight
rating for the LUAS anchors.
Standard vehicle seat spacing between LUAS anchors is 27.9 cm
(11 inches). This child seat can be used in a seating position with
up to 50.8 cm (20 inches) of space between the LUAS anchors if the
vehicle manufacturer allows.
Child Seat FunctionsChild Seat Functions
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Using the Lower Connectors
The lower connectors are located on the sides of the shell in the
storage slots. Store the lower connectors when not in use.
1 Press and hold the red release
button.
2 Pull the lower connector
from the storage slot or lower
anchor.
Firmly push the lower connector
into the slot or lower anchor until a
click is heard to store.
The lower connectors store
in the slots with the top down.
Using the Versa-Tether®
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.
OR
OR
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.
When using the child seat in harness mode:
• The Versa-Tether MUST be used at all times with this child
restraint. Using the tether will improve the stability of your
child seat and reduce the risk of injury.
1 Remove the webbing from the
elastic strap and loosen the
Versa-Tether.
2 Remove the Versa-Tether®
hook from the storage clip.
1 Firmly press the hook over the
storage clip or tether anchor
point.
2 Always attach the hook over
the anchor point.
Use the elastic strap
to contain extra webbing. Always
ensure any excess webbing is
contained within your vehicle.
OR
OR
Child Seat FunctionsChild Seat Functions
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WARNING!
• Long belt path is only for use with a lap-shoulder belt. Never
use the long belt path option with the LUAS or a lap belt.
• Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when
restraining a child in booster mode. Never restrain a child with
only a lap belt in booster mode.
• Install forward-facing only.
• DO NOT use anything to raise the child seat off the vehicle seat.
• Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle
manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for the LUAS
anchors in your vehicle. Use the vehicle seat belt (not lower
connectors) for installations with children who weigh more than
the vehicle LUAS anchor limit. Unless specified otherwise by
the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 18.1 kg (40 lb) child is the
vehicle LUAS anchor limit.
General Information
• The positioning block must be
rotated to the front when installing
the child seat in harness mode.
• Based on your vehicle’s seat belt
configuration, you may achieve
a more secure installation
using one of two approved
lap-shoulder belt path options
(long or short belt path). If the
first installation method results in
more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) 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 11.3 – 29.5 kg (25 – 65 lbs) who stand 76.2 – 144.8 cm (30
– 57 in.) in height. Britax recommends using harness mode to 65 lbs
(29.5 kg). See the Child Seat Fit Requirements section on page 6 for
information on when your child has outgrown harness mode.
• The positioning 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 106.7 – 165.1 cm (42 – 65
in.) in height and weigh more
than 18.1 kg (40 lbs). Britax
recommends using harness
mode to 29.5 kg (65 lbs).
• When positioning this child
seat in booster mode use the
vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt to
secure the child and child seat
into the desired seating position.
• In booster mode, this child seat
can be positioned on the vehicle
seat using the LUAS. Use the
vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt to secure the child. Ensure that the LUAS
system does not interfere with the vehicle seat belt function and
alignment when securing your child.
Installing the Child Seat Installing the Child Seat
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LUAS – Short Path
Before you begin:
9Check that your vehicle has LUAS anchors.
* Check your vehicle owner’s manual for the vehicle’s LUAS
anchor limits.
9Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor.
* The Versa-Tether MUST be used at all times with this child
restraint. Using the 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.
9Remove the Versa-Tether® 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
Anchorage
Strap)
1 Locate the LUAS anchors in
your vehicle.
* Ensure harness height is
adjusted to fit your child.
2 Rotate the positioning block to
the front and place the child
seat on the vehicle seat.
3 Verify that the lower connector
strap is not twisted and firmly
press the lower connectors
onto their adjacent LUAS
anchors to attach.
4 Push the child seat into the
vehicle seat and pull the end
of the lower connector strap
to
secure.
* The child seat is secure when it
cannot be moved front-to-back
or side-to-side more than 2.5
cm (1 in.) 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 to the vehicle tether
anchor to attach. Remove all
slack from the tether webbing.
6 Use the elastic strap to contain
extra webbing.
1
2
OR
OR
9Check that positioning block is rotated to the front.
9Check 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 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path.
If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure
or use a different seating location.
9Ensure any excess Versa-Tether® webbing is stored in elastic
band. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within
your vehicle.
Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode
24 25
Lap-Shoulder Belt – Selecting a Belt Path
Due to variability in vehicle seat designs and belt systems, the
Frontier XT SICT child seat can be secured to the vehicle seat by
a lap-shoulder belt with either a short belt path or a long belt path
installation method.
The following may help with selecting which belt path to try first:
WARNING! Do not use the long belt path for LUAS or lap
belt installations.
Outside edge
of child seat
Buckle stalk behind
child seat
The buckle stalk is in position for
short belt path installation
Rotate the positioning block to the front and place the child
seat on the vehicle seat in the chosen seating position. Note the
position of the vehicle buckle stalk relative to the child seat. If the
buckle stalk is behind the child seat (i.e. the child seat is wider
than the insertion points of the vehicle seat belt system), then the
short belt path may be the best option to try first.
Outside edge
of child seat
Buckle stalk beside
child seat
The buckle stalk is in position for
long belt path installation
If the buckle stalk is to the side of the child seat (i.e. the child
seat is narrower than the insertion points of the vehicle seat belt
system), then the long belt path may be the best option to try first.
If one installation method results in more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) of
front-to-back or side-to-side movement at the belt path, then try the
other method.
Before you begin:
9Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be locked.
* Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of
vehicle seat belt you have and how it can be locked for use with
child seats. If your vehicle seat belt does not lock, a locking clip
must be used. Call Britax Consumer Services at 1(888)427-4829
to obtain a locking clip.
9Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor?
* The Versa-Tether MUST be used at all times with this child
restraint. Using the 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.
9Remove the Versa-Tether® 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
Anchorage
Strap)
Both the short and long lap-shoulder belt path installation methods
meet or exceed all Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for
child seat performance in dynamic testing. Either of these options
can be used based upon vehicle compatibility for children at least
2 years old and 11.3 kg (25 lbs) up to 29.5 kg (65 lbs) in harness
mode.
Lap-Shoulder Belt Short Path
Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode
26 27
9Check that positioning block is rotated to the front.
9Check 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 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path.
If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure
or use a different seating location.
9Ensure any excess Versa-Tether® webbing is stored in elastic
band. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within
your vehicle.
Before you begin:
9Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be locked.
* Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of
vehicle seat belt you have and how it can be locked for use with
child seats. If your vehicle seat belt does not lock, a locking clip
must be used. Call Britax Consumer Services at 1(888)427-4829
to obtain a locking clip.
9Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor?
* The Versa-Tether MUST be used at all times with this child
restraint. Using the 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.
9Remove the Versa-Tether® 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
Anchorage
Strap)
Lap-Shoulder Belt Long Path
Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode
1 Rotate the positioning block to
the front and place the child
seat on the vehicle seat.
* Ensure harness height is
adjusted to fit your child.
2 Pull the vehicle belt out and
route the belt through the first
belt slot, under the cover and
through the second belt slot.
3 Verify that the belt is not
twisted and then buckle.
4 Push the child seat firmly
into the vehicle seat while
removing all slack from the lap
part (a), then shoulder part (b)
of the vehicle belt.
5 Manually feed the vehicle seat
belt into the retractor.
6 Ensure that the shoulder belt
rests behind the Side Impact
Cushion and against the
vehicle seat when installed.
* Ensure that the vehicle belt
is locked as directed by your
vehicle owner’s manual.
* The child seat is secure when it
cannot be moved front-to-back
or side-to-side more than 2.5
cm (1 in.) at the belt path. If the
child seat is not secure, repeat
the installation procedure or
use a different seating location.
7 Firmly press the Versa-Tether®
hook to the vehicle tether
anchor to attach. Remove all
slack from the tether webbing.
8 Use the elastic strap to contain
extra webbing.
OR
OR
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1 Rotate the positioning block to
the front and place the child
seat on the vehicle seat.
* Ensure harness height is
adjusted to fit your child.
2 Position the shoulder part of
the vehicle seat belt behind the
head restraint.
DO NOT route the
vehicle seat belt under the cover or
through the belt guide on the head
restraint.
3 Route the lap and shoulder
parts of the vehicle seat belt
over the lap belt guide, through
the belt slot, across the back
of the child seat shell, then
through the second belt slot.
4 Verify the vehicle seat belt is
not twisted, then buckle.
5 Push the child seat firmly into the
vehicle seat while removing all
slack from the lap part (a), then
from the shoulder part (b) of the
vehicle seat belt.
* Ensure that the vehicle seat belt
is locked as directed by your
vehicle owners manual.
* The child seat is secure when it
cannot be moved front-to-back
or side-to-side more than 2.5
cm (1 in.) at the belt path. If the
child seat is not secure, repeat
the installation procedure or use a different seating location.
6 Firmly press the Versa-Tether® hook to the vehicle tether anchor
to attach. Remove all slack from the tether webbing.
7 Use the elastic strap to contain extra webbing.
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OR
OR
9Check that positioning block is rotated to the front.
9Check 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 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path.
If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure
or use a different seating location.
9Ensure any excess Versa-Tether® webbing is stored in elastic
band. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within
your vehicle.
Lap Belt Short Path
Before you begin:
9Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be locked.
* Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of
vehicle seat belt you have and how it can be locked for use with
child seats.
9Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor?
* The Versa-Tether MUST be used at all times with this child
restraint. Using the 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.
9Remove the Versa-Tether® 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
Anchorage
Strap)
Installing the Child Seat: Harness ModeInstalling the Child Seat: Harness Mode
Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode
30 31
1 Rotate the recline block to the
front and place the child seat
on the vehicle seat.
* Ensure harness height is
adjusted to fit your child.
2 Pull the vehicle seat belt out and
route the belt through the first
belt slot, under the cover and
through the second belt slot.
3 Verify that the belt is not
twisted, then buckle.
4 Push the child seat firmly
into the vehicle seat while
removing all slack from the
vehicle seat belt.
* Ensure that the vehicle seat
belt is locked as directed by
your vehicle owner’s manual.
* The child seat is secure when it
cannot be moved front-to-back
or side-to-side more than 2.5
cm (1 in.) 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 to the vehicle tether
anchor to attach. Remove all
slack from the tether webbing.
6 Use the elastic strap to contain
extra webbing.
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OR
OR
9Check that positioning block is rotated to the front.
9Check 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 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path.
If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation procedure
or use a different seating location.
9Ensure any excess Versa-Tether® webbing is stored in elastic
band. Always ensure any excess webbing is contained within
your vehicle.
This seat may only be used in booster mode with children who
stand 106.7 – 165.1 cm (42 – 65 in.) in height and weigh more than
18.1 kg (40 lbs). Britax recommends booster mode only after the
child outgrows harness mode.
1 Loosen the harness.
a Press release lever
b Pull both harness straps forward
2 Remove the belt shield and
unhook the harness straps from
the yoke.
3 Replace the belt shield (a) then
store the yoke in the slot (b).
4 Pull the harness straps out of
the slots.
* DO NOT remove the HUGS™
chest pads or chest clip.
5 On the bottom of the seat,
slide the retainer of one
harness strap up and pull it
away from the child seat shell.
Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Switching Between Modes
32 33
6 Turn and slide the retainer through the slot to remove.
* Pull the harness webbing tight
from the other side before
pulling the retainer through.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the
remaining harness buckle
strap.
8 Remove the locking screw
from the head restraint
adjuster and insert into the
shell to store.
Store the screw in
the slot provided in the shell. Store
all parts of the harness in a safe
place. These parts will be needed
to convert the child seat back to
harness mode.
1 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, head restraint and
harness adjuster are aligned.
2 Replace the locking screw
to lock the head restraint
adjuster.
3 Turn and 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.
9 Nest the harness straps by
inserting the right strap loop
into the left strap loop.
8 Remove the harness yoke
from storage on the belt shield
(a), then remove the belt
shield (b).
5 Turn and slide the retainer of
each harness strap through
the harness slot.
* Ensure that the icon on the
chest clip faces out.
6 Slide each retainer back into
place on the child seat shell.
7 Insert the harness straps
through the slots in the cover,
shell, and harness adjuster to
the back of the child seat.
10 Before reattaching the harness
straps, hold the harness yoke
as shown, and ensure that the
adjuster strap attached to the
yoke is not twisted.
Adjuster
Strap
11 Slide nested harness straps
completely onto the harness
yoke.
Switching Between ModesSwitching Between Modes
34 35
13 Pull the adjuster strap to
tighten the harness.
* Pull the harness adjuster away
from the child seat (parallel
to the ground) to tighten. See
page 39.
12 Replace the belt shield over
the harness straps and yoke.
9Check that the harness straps are not twisted.
9Ensure the chest clip and HUGS™ chest pads face outward.
9Check that the adjuster strap is not twisted.
9Check that the harness yoke is in the proper orientation and
that the harness straps are nested securely onto the yoke.
Check the harness straps and attachments before
using the child seat.
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 LUAS anchors in your vehicle prevent proper vehicle
seat belt fit across your child you cannot use the LUAS to
position this seat in booster mode.
The vehicle seat 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).
a
b
Check that the Harness
Yoke hangs as shown,
and that the Harness
Straps are nested
securely on the yoke
Check that the
Chest Clip and
HUGS™ Chest
pads face outward
Check that
Harness Straps
are not twisted
Check that the Adjuster
Strap is not twisted
FRONT BACK
Positioning the Child Seat: Booster ModeSwitching Between Modes
36 37
Positioning the Child Seat: Booster Mode Positioning the Child Seat: Booster Mode
1 Detach the Versa-Tether® hook
from the storage clip.
2 Ensure the positioning block
is rotated to the back.
3 Place the child seat on the
vehicle seat and connect
the lower connectors to the
vehicle LUAS anchors.
4 Push the child seat into the
vehicle seat and pull the end
of the lower connector strap
to
remove slack.
Using LUAS
Before you begin:
9Does your vehicle have a top tether anchor in the chosen seating
position?
9Does your vehicle have LUAS anchors in the chosen seating position?
Use the LUAS 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 Use the vehicle’s lap-shoulder
belt to secure your child.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
1 Ensure that the positioning
block is rotated to the back.
2 Place the child seat on the
vehicle seat and use the
vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt to
secure your child.
OR
OR
* Repeat as necessary. Store
excess webbing behind
cover.
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