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Frontier 85 SICT
User Guide
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).
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Table of Contents Warnings ......................................................................................................2 Safety Information .......................................................................................3 Important Notes ....................................................................................................3 Certification ...........................................................................................................3 Registration ....
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W Section Title ARNING! Safety Information DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of • Harness mode: use only with children who weigh between 25 a vehicle. In the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep and 85 lbs (11.3 and 38.6 kg) and whose height is between 30 moving, potentially striking passengers and causing serious injuries. and 57 in. (76.2 and 144.8 cm) and are at least 2 years of age. • Do not leave folding veh
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Child Seat Features Child Seat Features 6 31 1 7 32 20 33 8 9 34 2 21 10 35 22 11 23 36 12 24 37 3 13 25 14 26 38 4 15 16 27 5 17 39 28 18 29 19 30 40 1 Cover 20 Head Restraint Adjuster Locking Screw Storage Slot 2 Side Impact Cushion 21 LATCH Connector 3 LATCH Strap 22 LATCH Connector Storage Slot 4 Arm Rest 23 LATCH Connector Release Button 5 Cup Holder 24 LATCH Adjuster 6 Head Restraint 25 LATCH Adjuster Release Button 7 Head Restraint Cover 26 Manufactured Date and Expiration Date Label 8 Ha
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Child Seat Fit Requirements Child Seat Fit Requirements Booster Mode: Harness Mode: WARNING! Booster mode use of this child seat is ONLY for WARNING! Harness mode use of this child seat is ONLY children who meet ALL of the following requirements. Use only the for children who meet ALL of the following requirements. If the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt to secure the child. If the child does not child does not meet all harness mode requirements because meet all booster mode requirements be
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Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility 3. Switchable Retractor in ALR Mode with Sliding Latch Plate Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation a Has a latch plate that freely with vehicle belts. slides along the vehicle belt webbing. Vehicle seats and seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to Latch Plate your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle belts and their use with child seats. b Has a ret
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Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Lap Belt Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts IMPORTANT: A Lap belt may only be used to install the child WARNING! The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT seat in harness mode and should never be used to secure your compatible with this child seat. If any of the belt types listed below are child in booster mode. in the chosen seating position, choose another vehicle seating position 5. ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) or check your vehicle o
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Vehicle Compatibility Child Seat Functions Vehicle Seating Positions Harness Mode: Harness Height Adjustment IMPORTANT: Make all adjustments for the fit of your child before WARNING! Some vehicles have no seating positions using the child seat. Place the child seat on the floor and have your which are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat. child sit in the seat. Follow the instructions on the following pages If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. to
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Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Booster Mode: Head Restraint Adjustment 4 Pull the buckle retainer away from the child seat to loosen. 5 Turn and push the buckle WARNING! Head restraint adjustment is for use in Booster retainer through the slot in the Mode ONLY. DO NOT Use the head restraint adjuster when the child seat shell. harness is attached. Locking Screw storage 6 Pull the buckle retainer through the slots in the child seat shell and cover to the top of the child seat
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Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions 3 Booster Position Fastening the Buckle Releasing the Buckle Positioning Block Insert one tongue at a time into Press the release button and the buckle. pull the tongues from the buckle. Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) NOTE: Proper connection is confirmed with an audible click NOTE: Periodically clean LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS after inserting each buckle the buckle to ensure proper tongue. operation. See Page 46. Using the
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Child Seat Functions Child Seat Functions Tether anchor locations vary Using the LATCH Connectors from vehicle to vehicle. Check The LATCH connectors are located on the sides of the shell in the your vehicle owner’s manual storage slots. Store the LATCH connectors when not in use. and look for the tether anchor OR To remove the LATCH connector from the storage slot or lower symbol shown in the diagram anchor: to help identify where the top 1 Press and hold the red release tether anchor p
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Installing the Child Seat Installing the Child Seat General Information Booster Mode • The positioning block must be rotated to the back when WARNING! positioning the child seat in • Long belt path is only for use with a lap-shoulder belt. Never booster mode. use the long belt path option with LA TCH or a lap belt. • This child seat can be used in Positioning • Use o n l y the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when booster mode with children who Block restraining a child in bo
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Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode 1 Locate the LATCH anchors in LATCH – Short Path your vehicle. * Ensure harness height is adjusted to fit your child. Before you begin: 2 9 Check that your vehicle has LATCH anchors. 2 Rotate the positioning block to * Check your vehicle owner’s manual for the vehicle’s LATCH 1 the front and place the child anchor limits. seat on the vehicle seat. 3 Verify that the LATCH strap is 9 Check that your vehicle has
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Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Both the short and long lap-shoulder belt path installation methods Lap-Shoulder Belt – Selecting a Belt Path meet or exceed all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Either Due to variability in vehicle seat designs and belt systems, the of these options can be used based upon vehicle compatibility for Frontier 85 SICT child seat can be secured to the vehicle seat by children at least 2 years old and 25 lbs (
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Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode 1 Rotate the positioning block to Lap-Shoulder Belt – Long Path the front and place the child seat on the vehicle seat. * Ensure harness height is Before you begin: adjusted to fit your child. 2 Pull the vehicle belt out and 9 Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be locked. route the belt through the first * Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type belt slot, under the cover and of
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Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode 1 Rotate the positioning block Lap Belt – Short Path to the front and place the child seat on the vehicle seat. * Ensure harness height is adjusted Before you begin: to fit your child. 2 Position the shoulder part of 9 Check that your vehicle has a seat belt that can be locked. the vehicle belt behind the * Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type head restraint. of vehicle belt you have and h
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Installing the Child Seat: Harness Mode Switching Between Modes 1 Rotate the recline block to the This seat may only be used in booster mode with children who front and place the child seat stand 42 – 65 in. (106.7 – 165.1 cm) in height and weigh more than on the vehicle seat. 40 lbs (18.1 kg). Britax recommends booster mode only after the * Ensure harness height is child outgrows harness mode. adjusted to fit your child. 2 Pull the vehicle belt out and Harness to Booster Mode route the be
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Switching Between Modes Switching Between Modes 6 Turn and slide the retainer 5 Turn and slide the retainer of through the slot to remove. each harness strap through * Pull the harness webbing tight the harness slot. from the other side before * Ensure that the icon on the pulling the retainer through. chest clip faces out. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the 6 Slide each retainer back into remaining harness buckle strap. place on the child seat shell. 7 Insert the harness straps 7 Remove t
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Switching Between Modes Positioning the Child Seat: Booster Mode 12 Replace the belt shield over WARNING! the harness straps and yoke. • 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. 13 Pull the adjuster strap to • If the LATCH anchors in your vehicle prevent proper
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Positioning the Child Seat: Booster Mode Positioning the Child Seat: Booster Mode Using LATCH Lap-Shoulder Belt 1 Ensure that the positioning block is rotated to the back. Before you begin: 9 Does your vehicle have a top tether anchor in the chosen seating Positioning position? Block 9 Does your vehicle have LATCH anchors in 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.
