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- Page 1 Convertible Car Seat User Guide For future use, STORE USER GUIDE in compartment at rear of base. IS0123.1E ©2016 Artsana USA, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Registration and Recall REAR-FACING INSTALLATION Child Guidelines If you have any problems with your Chicco Child Restraint, Rear-Facing Setup Safe Use Checklist or any questions regarding installation or use, please call: Install Using LATCH Important Warnings Install Using LAP-SHOULDER BELT... -
Page 3: Registration And Recall
REGISTRATION AND RECALL REGISTRATION AND RECALL Please complete the Registration Card that came with your Child Restraint and mail it promptly. Child Restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Artsana USA, Inc. -
Page 4: Child Guidelines
CHILD GUIDELINES CHILD GUIDELINES This Child Restraint is designed for children ages Birth to 6 years old. See Select ONLY use this Child Restraint if the child meets BOTH of the following Rear-Facing Weight and Height requirements: on page 22. • Weight is between 5 and 65 pounds (2.2 and 29.4 kg). - Page 5 SAFE USE CHECKLIST SAFE USE CHECKLIST Ensure that the Child Restraint is properly leveled when installed: YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU! You MUST follow the detailed instructions in this User Guide to ensure the steps below are performed correctly! REAR-FACING requirements on page 40 FORWARD-FACING...
- Page 6 IMPORTANT WARNINGS IMPORTANT WARNINGS WARNING WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE PRODUCT Secure Child Properly LABELS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD. • Snugly adjust the harness around your child.
- Page 7 IMPORTANT WARNINGS IMPORTANT WARNINGS WARNING WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR Install Child Restraint Correctly Install Child Restraint Correctly • WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING, DO NOT PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN • ALWAYS use the top tether strap on this child restraint when installed FORWARD-FACING, if a tether VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A FRONTAL AIR BAG, UNLESS THE AIR BAG CAN BE TURNED anchor is available.
- Page 8 • DO NOT use any accessories, pads or products not included with this Child Restraint, unless PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK approved by Chicco USA. Doing so will void the warranty of this Child Restraint. • You MUST replace this Child Restraint if it has been involved in a crash, even if you cannot see visible damage.
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Page 9: Best Practices
• Do not leave loose objects, such as books, bags, etc., in the back of the vehicle. In the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash, loose objects can be thrown • Contact Chicco, USA by visiting our website at www.chiccousa.com or around and possibly cause serious injury to vehicle occupants. -
Page 10: Child Restraint Components
CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS Seat Pad Adjustment Handle Newborn Zipper (Head Rest) Chest Insert Clip Tether Tether Bubble Level Harness Storage Strap Indicator Strap (Each Side) Forward Forward Facing Shoulder Facing Crotch Lock-Off Pads Strap / Pad Lock-Off Side Strap LATCH Connector LATCH Connector... - Page 11 LATCH AND TETHER COMPONENTS LATCH AND TETHER COMPONENTS TETHER: Tether Strap Tether Strap Adjuster Tether Hook Tether LATCH: LATCH LATCH Adjuster (PULL 1 st ) PULL PULL SuperCinch LATCH Tightener (PULL 2 nd ) PULL PULL LATCH Strap LATCH Connectors...
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Page 12: Latch And Tether Storage
LATCH AND TETHER STORAGE LATCH AND TETHER STORAGE Always make sure LATCH Components are properly stored in the compartments when not in use. LATCH STORAGE: Store each LATCH strap in the compartments located on either side of the Child Restraint base when not in use. Make sure LATCH Connector Storage compartments are properly closed. -
Page 13: Select Rear Facing Position
• When Harness Straps can be positioned at or below the child’s shoulders*. See Harness Height • Chicco and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend all Adjustment on page 80. children ride REAR-FACING until age 2 or they reach the weight/ height limits of this seat. - Page 14 • Who are 49” (1245 mm) tall or less OR when the top of the ears are below the top of the Head Rest. • Chicco and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that • When Harness Straps can be positioned at or children ride REAR FACING for as long as possible.
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Page 15: Adjusting Crotch Strap
ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP Adjust Crotch Strap if strap is underneath child. Unbuckle Harness Straps. Remove Crotch Strap Pad (Refer to page 96). Unzip the seat padding halfway. Pull seat padding to the side to access the Crotch Strap compartment. Slide the button on the Crotch Strap lock while pulling up on the Crotch Strap to open the compartment (a, b). -
Page 16: Newborn Insert
5 and 11 lbs (2.2 and 5 kg). To ensure a better fit for smaller infants the Newborn Insert may be needed. Do NOT use any other infant insert or pillows. Only use the one provided by Chicco for this Child Restraint. - Page 17 VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this Child Restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. Only forward-facing vehicle seats can be used with this Child Restraint. Do not use on a folded down Make sure no more than 3 inches of the vehicle seat back.
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Page 18: Vehicle Seat Belts
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS VEHICLE SEAT BELTS The following types of vehicle belts MUST NOT be used to install this Child The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts. Restraint. For simplest installation use LATCH - Refer to page 34 for details. If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating position, choose Vehicle seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. - Page 19 WHAT IS LATCH? WHAT IS LATCH? Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points WARNING: This Child Restraint is designed to be used with lower LATCH anchors at the standard spacing (11 inches) ONLY! Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for information about LATCH and Child Restraint installation positions.
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Page 20: What Is A Tether
WHAT IS A TETHER? WHAT IS A TETHER? Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual and look for the tether anchor symbol as shown. A tether reduces movement of a forward Rear Shelf facing child restraint in a crash and helps to achieve a tight installation. - Page 21 REAR-FACING SETUP REAR-FACING SETUP Infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position. Make sure the seat is reclined properly so that your child’s head does not fall forward. Failure to properly recline the Child Restraint could increase the child’s risk of serious injury or death.
- Page 22 REAR-FACING SETUP REAR-FACING SETUP Place Child Restraint rear-facing on selected vehicle seat. Make sure it is not blocking the vehicle belt buckle. L E V E L Installation on a Level Surface: Locate the Bubble Level Indicator label and re-adjust the seat recline to any position that the Bubble LE VEL falls between the lines for REAR-FACING...
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Page 23: Rear-Facing Setup
INSTALL USING LATCH INSTALL USING LATCH Make sure SuperCinch ™ Make sure LATCH Do not use the lower anchors of the child restraint anchorage system Adjuster strap (Pull 1 st ) LATCH Tightener strap (LATCH system) to attach this Child Restraint when restraining a child weighing (Pull 2 nd ) is loosened to is loosened to the full more than 35lbs (16 kg) with the internal harness of the child restraint. - Page 24 INSTALL USING LATCH INSTALL USING LATCH Locate the LATCH anchor bars in your vehicle. Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars. Pull up on the end of the LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1 st ) until strap is tight. Tightener strap (Pull 2 nd ) to secure the ™...
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Page 25: Install Using Lap-Shoulder Belt
INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT Always use the Lock-Off on the opposite side of the vehicle belt buckle. Lift up on Lock-Off Lever to open it. Unzip seat padding (a). Pull seat padding to the side and route the vehicle lap-shoulder belt through the blue REAR-FACING seat belt path... - Page 26 INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT Pull vehicle belt down through the blue REAR-FACING seat belt path on opposite side of Child Restraint. Buckle the vehicle belt and zip the seat padding. While pushing down on the Child Restraint (a) pull the vehicle shoulder belt (b) to tighten vehicle lap belt.
- Page 27 INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT While still pulling the shoulder belt tight, close the Lock-Off Door (a) and push down on the lever to lock the Lock-Off and belt (b). Keep Lock-Off closed at all times. Do NOT pull on shoulder belt after the Lock-Off is closed. This could damage the Lock-Off and/or the vehicle belt.
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Page 28: Install Using Lap Belt Only
INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY Unzip seat padding (a). Pull seat padding to the side and route vehicle lap belt through the blue REAR-FACING seat belt path on the side of Child Restraint (b). Route the vehicle belt UNDER the seat padding and behind the Crotch Strap when Crotch Strap is located in forward position. - Page 29 INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY While pushing down on the Child Restraint (a) pull the loose end of the vehicle lap belt (b) to tighten belt. CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Child Restraint at each side near REAR-FACING vehicle belt paths. Pull side to side and forward.
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Page 30: Forward-Facing Setup
FORWARD-FACING SETUP FORWARD-FACING SETUP IF TETHER ANCHOR IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR VEHICLE - Before placing the Child Restraint in the vehicle, remove Tether from the tether compartment. If a tether anchor is not available, the Tether should be stored properly. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface, if possible. - Page 31 FORWARD-FACING SETUP FORWARD-FACING SETUP Place Child Restraint facing forward on selected vehicle seat. Make sure it is not blocking the vehicle belt buckle. Lay Tether Strap over the back of the vehicle seat. L E V E L Installation on a Level Surface: Locate the Bubble Level Indicator label and re-adjust the seat recline to any position that the Bubble falls between the lines for FORWARD-FACING...
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Page 32: Install Using Latch
INSTALL USING LATCH INSTALL USING LATCH Make sure SuperCinch ™ Make sure LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1 st ) LATCH Tightener strap Do not use the lower anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (Pull 2 nd ) is loosened to is loosened to the full (LATCH system) to attach this Child Restraint when restraining a child weighing the full length. - Page 33 INSTALL USING LATCH INSTALL USING LATCH Locate the LATCH anchor bars in your vehicle. Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars. Pull up on the end of the LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1 st ) until strap is PULL PULL tight.
- Page 34 INSTALL USING LATCH INSTALL USING LATCH Locate Tether anchor in your vehicle. Attach Tether Hook. Pull Tether Adjuster strap to tighten. CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Child Restraint at each side near forward-facing vehicle belt path. Pull side to side and forward. Child Restraint should not move more than 1” (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.
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Page 35: Install Using Lap-Shoulder Belt
INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT Always use the Lock-Off on the opposite side of the vehicle belt buckle. Lift-Up on Lock-Off Lever to open it. Route vehicle lap-shoulder belt through the red FORWARD-FACING seat belt path on the side of Child Restraint. Lift the padding on the back of the seat and pull the vehicle belt through the opening on the side of Child Restraint. - Page 36 INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT While pushing down on the Child Restraint (a) pull the vehicle shoulder belt (b) to tighten vehicle lap belt. Continue to pull on the vehicle shoulder belt and position the shoulder belt in the middle of Lock-Off area between tabs. Lock-Off will not close and lock in place if the vehicle belt is not positioned correctly.
- Page 37 INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT Locate Tether anchor in your vehicle. Attach Tether Hook. Pull Tether Adjuster strap to tighten. CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Child Restraint at each side near FORWARD-FACING vehicle belt path. Pull side to side and forward. Vehicle belt should remain tight and Child Restraint should not move more than 1”...
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Page 38: Install Using Lap Belt Only
INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY Route vehicle lap belt through the red FORWARD-FACING seat belt path on the side of Child Restraint. Lift the padding on the back of the seat and pull the vehicle belt through the opening on the side of the Child Restraint. - Page 39 INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY While pushing down on the Child Restraint (a) pull the loose end of the vehicle lap belt (b) to tighten. Locate Tether anchor in your vehicle. Attach Tether Hook. Pull Tether Adjuster strap to tighten. CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Child Restraint at each side near FORWARD-FACING vehicle belt path.
- Page 40 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS For a better fit in the Child Restraint with smaller infants, the Newborn Insert provided may be needed. See page 28 for more details. If Crotch Strap is under child, the crotch strap will need to be re-positioned, refer to page 26 “Adjusting Crotch Strap”.
- Page 41 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS Place child in Child Restraint with child’s back flat against the back of the seat. Pull Harness Straps over the child’s shoulders and around the child’s waist. Make sure there are no twists in Harness Strap. If the child is wearing cold weather clothing, give extra attention to adjusting the Harness - make sure the Harness Straps lie flat on the child’s shoulders, are adjusted snugly so that the clothing is compressed and the child cannot lean forward, and the Chest Clip is...
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Page 42: Securing Child With Harness
SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS Adjust Harness Strap height position up or down by squeezing Adjustment Handle on top of Head Rest. Make sure Head Rest locks into position before tightening Harness. REAR-FACING POSITION - Position the Harness Straps at or below the child’s shoulders. - Page 43 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS Insert each Buckle Tongue into Harness Buckle; listen for a click (a). Pull up firmly on both Buckle Tongues to make sure that they are securely latched (b). “CLICK”...
- Page 44 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS Fasten Chest Clip by snapping both sides together; listen for a click. Press the button on the Chest Clip and slide into desired position. Harness straps must fit snugly and lay flat on the center of your child’ s shoulders. The chest clip can be used in either position.
- Page 45 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS Tighten the harness by pulling slowly on Harness Adjustment Strap until the harness is snug on child (a). If you can pinch a fold in the strap at the child’s shoulders, harness is too loose (b). If the harness is too loose pull the Harness Adjuster strap more.
- Page 46 SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST Check the position of Chest Clip: Chest Clip should be centered on the child’s chest, level Harness Straps must be snug. If you can pinch a fold in the strap, the harness is too loose. A with the armpits.
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Page 47: Installation On An Aircraft
INSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFT When traveling by airplane with your child, Chicco recommends taking the Child Restraint on the airplane with you so that you can use it with your child. Not only will it protect your child during take-off, landing, and turbulence, but also it will give your child a more comfortable place to sit. -
Page 48: Cup Holder
CUP HOLDER CUP HOLDER WARNING - PLASTIC CONTAINERS ONLY - No glass or metal containers. Only use cups with less than 12 oz. capacity. Never place sharp or pointed objects in Cup Holder. In a crash these objects could hit you or your child and cause serious injuries. - Page 49 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REMOVING SHOULDER PADS: Unhook the Velcro and remove Shoulder Pads as shown. INSTALL SHOULDER PADS: Re-attach Shoulder Pads by folding the Velcro Tab over the Harness Strap (a). Secure both Velcro Tabs together (b). Make sure they are oriented as shown (c).
- Page 50 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REMOVING CROTCH STRAP PAD: Locate the Tab on the Crotch Strap Pad and push it through the Harness Buckle (a). Pull the Tab out through the front of the Harness Buckle (b) and remove the Crotch Strap Pad (c).
- Page 51 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REMOVING SOFT GOODS: Unbuckle the Harness. Unhook the Velcro on both of the Side Strap Pads (a). Unsnap Seat Bottom Panel and pull forward (b).
- Page 52 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REMOVING SOFT GOODS: Remove Side Strap Pads (c). Locate the Zipper Tab at the top of the Child Restraint and unzip all the way around (d).
- Page 53 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REMOVING SOFT GOODS: Pull seat padding away from the Harness Release button (e). Carefully pull Seat Pad away from the Child Restraint (f). INSTALL SOFTGOODS: Reverse the removing instructions above to reinstall. NEVER use Child Restraint without the Seat Pad.
- Page 54 INSTALL CROTCH STRAP: Reverse the removing instructions above to reinstall. DO NOT USE Child Restraint if any part of the harness is damaged. For proper removal and installation of the harness straps visit the Chicco website at www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226.
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Page 55: Cleaning And Maintenance
Hand wash using mild soap and water. Hang to dry. • Cleaning Plastics: Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap. Towel dry. Do NOT remove LATCH or Adjuster straps. For additional information visit the Chicco website at www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226.