Chicco KEYFIT Manual
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Use Checklist............4 Registration & Recall.............5 Assistance...............5 Warnings.................6 Base Features ..Base.Overview............12 ..Storage.Compartment..........13 ..Recline.Adjustment............13 ..LATCH.Removal.&.Storage........14..Shoulder.Belt.Lockoff..........15 Carrier Features ...Carrier.Overview............16 ...Harness.Buckle............18 ..Chest.Clip..............18 ..Harness.Adjuster............18 ..Handle.................19 ..Canopy................20 ..Newborn.Insert............21 ..Head.Support.............22 ..Carrier/Base.Attachment...........23 Securing Child In Carrier ..Child.Requirements........ -
Page 3: Safe Use Checklist
.Secure Child Properly in Carrier .correct.shoulder.strap.height NEED HELP? .harness.snug.and.chest.clip.correct If you have any problems with your Chicco Child Restraint, or any questions regarding installation or use, please call: .Secure Restraint Properly in Vehicle Chicco USA Customer Service .vehicle.belts.tight.and.restraint.secure 1-877-424-4226 .Carrier.securely.attached.to.Base... -
Page 4: Warnings
WARNING WARNING Take Time to Read This User Guide Secure Child Properly .Carefully.read.and.understand.all.instructions.and.warnings.in. .Snugly.adjust.the.harness.around.your.child...A.loose.harness. this.User.Guide...Your.child’s.safety.depends.on.you.knowing.how.to. could.cause.the.child.to.be.ejected.in.a.sudden.stop.or.crash,. setup,.install.and.use.this.child.restraint.properly. resulting.in.serious.injury.or.death... A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line .Before.installing.this.restraint.in.a.vehicle,.be.sure.to.also.check.the. without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s vehicle.owner’s.manual.for.information.on.child.restraint.installation. - Page 5 WARNING WARNING Install Restraint Correctly Install Restraint Correctly .NEVER.place.this.Child.Restraint.in.a. .ALWAYS.secure.this.Child.Restraint.with.the.vehicle’s.child. vehicle.position.that.has.a.front.airbag. restraint.anchorage.system.(LATCH).if.available.or.with.a.vehicle.belt. An.infant.in.a.rear-facing.child.restraint.could. To ensure a correct installation of Child Restraint, you must follow be.killed.by.an.airbag...Refer.to.vehicle. the step by step instructions in this User Guide. owner’s.manual.before.installing.this.restraint. in.a.seating.position.with.side.airbags. .BEFORE.each.use,.ALWAYS.check.to.make.sure.restraint.is. .ALWAYS.install.rear-facing.when.using.this.Child.Restraint.in.a. tightly.secured.in.the.vehicle.seat. vehicle...Your.child.could.be.killed.or.seriously.injured.if.you.install.this. .ALWAYS.check.for.secure.
- Page 6 WARNING WARNING Ensure Child’s Safety When Using Carrier Check Condition of Restraint .NEVER.Leave.Child.Unattended! .DO NOT.use.this.Child.Restraint.if.any.of.the.Harness.or.LATCH. straps.are.cut,.frayed.or.damaged.in.any.way.. .Suffocation Hazard:.Infant.carrier.can.roll.over.on.soft.surfaces. and.suffocate.child...NEVER.place.carrier.on.beds,.sofas.or.other. .DO NOT.use.infant.carrier.if.it.is.damaged.or.broken...Call.1-877- soft.surfaces.. 424-4226.to.find.out.if.the.damaged.part.or.parts.can.be.replaced.. .Strangulation Hazard: Child.can.strangle.in.loose.restraint. .NEVER.modify.or.disassemble.this.Child.Restraint.except.as. straps...ALWAYS.use.harness...NEVER.leave.child.in.carrier.when. instructed.to.in.this.User.Guide. straps.are.lose.or.undone. .DO NOT.use.any.accessories,.pads.or.products.supplied.by. .Fall Hazard: Child’s.movements.can.slide.carrier...NEVER.place. other.manufacturers.with.this.Child.Restraint...Items.not.tested.with. carrier.near.edges.of.counter.tops,.tables,.or.other.elevated.surfaces... this.restraint.could.injure.your.child. Child.and.carrier.might.fall.. .DO NOT.use.this.Child.Restraint.if.it.is.more.than.6.years.old..BE SURE.handle.is.locked.in.the.“carry.position”.before.lifting.
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Page 7: Base Features
BASE OVERVIEW BASE FEATURES Storage Compartment .Recline.Foot .Recline.Button. The.Storage.Compartment.is.at. .Recline.Indicator the.rear.of.the.Base..The.User. .LATCH.Connector Guide.is.stored.in.the.Door. .LATCH.Release.Lever. .LATCH.Pull.Strap. .Shoulder.Belt.Lockoff DO NOT place heavy or .Carrier.Attachment.Hook sharp items in the Storage .Pull.Strap.Storage.Pocket Compartment. They could fly .Storage.&.User.Guide out during a sudden stop or crash, and cause serious injury. Recline Adjustment .Recline.angle.may.be.adjusted. -
Page 8: Latch.removal.&.Storage
LATCH REMOVAL & STORAGE SHOULDER BELT LOCKOFF This Child Restraint can be safely installed using vehicle The Shoulder Belt Lockoff is used when installing the Base using belts or LATCH. LATCH is a Child Restraint attachment your vehicle belts. It locks the vehicle shoulder belt in place, system that is standard in most vehicles manufactured ensuring a stable, secure Base installation. -
Page 9: Carrier.overview
CARRIER OVERVIEW CARRIER OVERVIEW .Release.Handle .Carry.Handle .Harness.Slots .Harness.Strap .Canopy .Chest.Clip .Splitter .Handle.Button .Adjuster.Strap .Side.Hook. .Neck.Pads. .Adjuster.Button .Harness.Adjuster.Strap. .Harness.Straps. .Buckle .Lower.Slots .Seat.Pad .Newborn.Insert .Middle.Slots .Adjuster.Cover .Canopy.Mount .Upper.Slots .Head.Support .Head.Support.Fastener.Tabs... -
Page 10: Harness.buckle
CARRIER HARNESS FEATURES HANDLE Handle.has.3.LOCKED.positions... Harness Buckle To.release.buckle.tongues,.firmly. To.rotate.to.a.new.position,.press. press.red.button.on.buckle...To. both.buttons.near.pivot. fasten,.insert.each.tongue.into. BE SURE handle is buckle,.listen.for.a.click.and.then. LOCKED in “CARRY” position tug.to.verify.that.it.is.latched. Carry before lifting carrier by handle. Check that buckle functions An unlocked handle could properly and is kept free of move unexpectedly, causing dirt. -
Page 11: Canopy
CANOPY NEWBORN INSERT To Adjust Canopy, grab.bow.on. Use.Newborn.Insert.to.provide. both.sides.and.rotate...Detach. additional.support.and.ensure. fastener.tabs.when.rotating.toward. a.secure.harness.fit.for.smaller. front.of.carrier. infants. The harness height may .To Remove Canopy Fabric, have to be changed to fit your pull.fabric.away.from.Canopy. child. Before using insert, read the instructions on “Changing Mount.to.expose.button..Press. Harness Height”... -
Page 12: Head.support
HEAD SUPPORT CARRIER/BASE ATTACHMENT Use.head.support.to.provide. .To secure carrier to base,. additional.support.for.a.young. align.carrier.with.base.and.push. infants.head... firmly.into.base...Listen.for.a.click. Pull up on Carrier to verify that .Head support.can.be.used it is securely latched. with.or.without.newborn.insert. .To Install Head Support,.pull. .To release carrier from base, Fastener.Tabs.through.slots.and. pull.release.handle.while.lifting. then.attach.together.on.underside. carrier.out.of.base. -
Page 13: Child.requirements
CHILD REQUIREMENTS CHANGING HARNESS HEIGHT .With.child.firmly.seated.in. Child Requirements carrier,.identify.correct.slots.for. Children should ride in a REAR-FACING Child Restraint until harness...Select.closest.slots.AT.or. they’re at least 1 year old AND weigh at least 20 lbs. BELOW.child’s.shoulders. .ONLY use this child restraint .With.child.removed.and.harness. if.the.child.meets.all.of.the.following. loosened,.turn.carrier.over.to. requirements: expose.splitter...Unhook.one.strap. -
Page 14: Securing.child.in.carrier
SECURING CHILD IN CARRIER SECURING CHILD IN CARRIER .Loosen.harness.by.firmly. .Insert.buckle.tongues.into. pressing.adjuster.button.and. buckle..Listen.for.a.click. Tug on tongues to verify that they pulling.forward.on.both.straps. are latched. Pull.excess.strap.up.through.buckle. .Press.button.on.buckle.to. tongues.so.that.harness.is.snug. release.buckle.tongues. around.child’s.thighs. .Separate.chest.clip.and.spread. .Snap.chest.clip.together.and. CLICK! straps.apart..Place.child.in.carrier. slide.away.from.child’s.neck.before. in.seated.position. tightening.harness. Child must be resting against back and .Tighten.harness.by.pulling. -
Page 15: Safety.tips.for.securing.child
SAFETY TIPS FOR SECURING CHILD SECURE CHILD CHECKLIST .NEVER.secure.child.in.carrier. .Check Height of Harness Slots with.child.dressed.in.bulky. .Harness.straps.should.always . . be.AT.or.BELOW.child’s.shoulders. garments.or.heavy.clothing. Heavy clothing can prevent harness from .Check Position of Chest Clip being properly tightened around child. .Chest.clip.should.be.in.center If harness is not snug . -
Page 16: Vehicle Information
VEHICLE INFORMATION INSTALLATION POSITIONS This.Child.Restraint.can.be.securely. Accident.statistics.indicate.that. installed.in.most.vehicles.using.the.vehicle. children.are.safer.when.properly. seat.belts.or.LATCH...BUT,.there.are.some. restrained.in.rear.seating.positions. vehicle.belts.and.installation.positions.that. than.in.front.seating.positions... are.UNSAFE.for.use.with.this.Restraint. Children.12.and.under.should.ride. in.rear.seating.positions. Refer to your Vehicle Owner’s Manual for detailed information about The BEST POSITION is one that: vehicle belts, LATCH, and preferred . •.Is.Recommended.by.Vehicle.Owner’s.Manual. Restraint installation positions. . -
Page 17: Latch.or.vehicle.belt
INSTALLATION USING VEHICLE BELT INSTALLATION USING VEHICLE BELT LATCH or Vehicle Belt? This Child Restraint can If using Vehicle Lap Belt only be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH. (no Shoulder Belt), make sure Use the method that results in the MOST that Lap Belt is LOCKED, and SECURE installation in your vehicle. - Page 18 INSTALLATION USING LATCH INSTALLATION USING LATCH .Tighten LATCH Belts.by. LATCH or Vehicle Belt? This Child Restraint can pulling.up.firmly.on.LATCH.Pull. be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH. Strap.while.pressing.Base.firmly. Use the method that results in the MOST SECURE installation in your vehicle. into.vehicle.seat.
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Page 19: Installation Without Base
INSTALLATION USING LATCH INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE .Position Carrier.rear.facing.on. Uninstalling Base Remove.Carrier.from.Base vehicle.seat,.with.child.properly. secured.in.Carrier. .Loosen LATCH.by.lifting.the. LATCH.Release.Lever.and.pulling. .Move Carrier Seat Pad.to. Base.away.from.vehicle.seat.back. expose.Belt.Guides. .Detach LATCH Connectors. .Route Vehicle Belt.under. by.pressing.the.red.button.on.each. both.Belt.Guides,.and.buckle.the. LATCH.Connector,.and.remove. vehicle.belt. Base.from.vehicle. .Tighten Vehicle Belt while. Storing LATCH pushing.Carrier.firmly.into Insert LATCH Connectors into vehicle.seat.. -
Page 20: Installation In Aircraft
INSTALLATION IN AIRCRAFT CLEANING & MAINTENANCE This Child Restraint is certified for use in commercial aircraft. Fabrics may be spot-cleaned with mild soap and water, or Be sure to contact your airline prior to travel, to discuss their machine washed in cold water on delicate cycle using mild Child Restraint policy. -
Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE NEVER remove Harness or harness components from Carrier. If harness is extremely soiled or damaged, Call Chicco USA to order a replacement. Cleaning Plastics Replacement Parts Sponge clean using warm water Many replacement and mild soap. Towel dry.