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Chicco Car Seat User 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

    NHTSA.gov...Also.check.the.Chicco.Web.site.at.www.chiccousa. com. NEED HELP? If you have any problems with your Chicco Child Restraint, or any questions regarding installation or use, please call: Please have Model Number available when you call. The model number can be located on the bottom of the Chicco USA, Inc.

  • Page 4: Warnings

    WARNING Take Time to Read This User Guide .Carefully.read.and.understand.all.instructions.and.warnings.in. this.User.Guide...Your.child’s.safety.depends.on.you.knowing.how.to. setup,.install.and.use.this.child.restraint.properly. .Before.installing.this.restraint.in.a.vehicle,.be.sure.to.also.check.the. vehicle.owner’s.manual.for.information.on.child.restraint.installation. .NEVER.allow.others.to.use.this.Child.Restraint.until.they.have read.and.understood.all.instructions.in.this.User.Guide..For.future. reference,.keep.this.User.Guide.in.storage.door.at.rear.of.Base. Make Sure Child Fits This Restraint .ONLY USE.this.Child.Restraint.with.children.who.weigh.between 4.and.30.pounds.(2.and.13.5.kg).and.whose.height.is.30.inches (76.cm).or.less. .DO NOT.use.this.child.restraint.if.top.of.child’s.head.is.less.than.1. inch.from.top.of.restraint. .ONLY USE.the.Newborn.Insert.for.infants.who.weigh.between.4. and.11.pounds.(2.and.5.kg). .DO NOT.use.Newborn.Insert.if.child.weighs.more.than.11.pounds. WARNING Secure Child Properly .Snugly.adjust.the.harness.around.your.child...A.loose.harness. could.cause.the.child.to.be.ejected.in.a.sudden.stop.or.crash,. resulting.in.serious.injury.or.death...
  • Page 5 Install Restraint Correctly .ALWAYS.secure.this.Child.Restraint.with.the.vehicle’s.child. restraint.anchorage.system.(LATCH).if.available.or.with.a.vehicle.belt. To ensure a correct installation of Child Restraint, you must follow the step by step instructions in this User Guide. .BEFORE.each.use,.ALWAYS.check.to.make.sure.restraint.is. tightly.secured.in.the.vehicle.seat. .ALWAYS.check.for.secure. attachment.of.carrier.each.time. you.use.this.restraint..After.latching. Carrier.into.Base,.lift.up.on.Carrier. to.make.sure.that.it.is.securely. attached.to.Base..Child.could.be. killed.or.seriously.injured.if.Carrier. is.not.securely.latched.to.Base. .NEVER.travel.with.this.Child.Restraint.unsecured.in.a.vehicle,. even.when.it.is.unoccupied...An.unsecured.child.restraint.could.injure. other.occupants.in.a.sudden.stop.or.crash. .ONLY.use.Chicco.KeyFit.infant.child.restraints.with.Chicco. KeyFit.bases.
  • Page 6 WARNING Ensure Child’s Safety When Using Carrier .NEVER.Leave.Child.Unattended! .Suffocation Hazard:.Infant.carrier.can.roll.over.on.soft.surfaces. and.suffocate.child...NEVER.place.carrier.on.beds,.sofas.or.other. soft.surfaces.. .Strangulation Hazard: Child.can.strangle.in.loose.restraint. straps...ALWAYS.use.harness...NEVER.leave.child.in.carrier.when. straps.are.lose.or.undone. .Fall Hazard: Child’s.movements.can.slide.carrier...NEVER.place. carrier.near.edges.of.counter.tops,.tables,.or.other.elevated.surfaces... Child.and.carrier.might.fall.. .BE SURE.handle.is.locked.in.the.“carry.position”.before.lifting. carrier.by.handle...An.unlocked.handle.could.move.unexpectedly,. causing.injury.to.child. .NEVER.place.carrier.in.top.of.shopping.cart. Carrier.will.not.be.secure.and.could.fall.causing.injury.to.child. .ALWAYS.check.buckle.and.other.parts.for.hot.surfaces..A.hot. surface.could.burn.child!..Cover.unoccupied.carrier.with.blanket.when. leaving.in.a.vehicle.exposed.to.sunlight. WARNING Check Condition of Restraint .DO NOT.use.this.Child.Restraint.if.any.of.the.Harness.or.LATCH. straps.are.cut,.frayed.or.damaged.in.any.way.. .DO NOT.use.infant.carrier.if.it.is.damaged.or.broken...Call.1-877- 424-4226.to.find.out.if.the.damaged.part.or.parts.can.be.replaced.

  • Page 7: Base Features

    BASE OVERVIEW .Recline.Foot .Recline.Button. .Recline.Indicator .LATCH.Connector .LATCH.Release.Lever. .LATCH.Pull.Strap. .Shoulder.Belt.Lockoff .Carrier.Attachment.Hook .Pull.Strap.Storage.Pocket .Storage.&.User.Guide BASE FEATURES Storage Compartment The.Storage.Compartment.is.at. the.rear.of.the.Base..The.User. Guide.is.stored.inside. DO NOT place heavy or sharp items in the Storage Compartment. They could fly 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 This Child Restraint can be safely installed using vehicle belts or LATCH. LATCH is a Child Restraint attachment system that is standard in most vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for details regarding LATCH use in your vehicle. Removing LATCH: .Pull LATCH Connectors.out.of.

  • Page 9: Carrier.overview

    CARRIER OVERVIEW .Release.Handle .Harness.Strap .Splitter .Side.Hook. .Harness.Adjuster.Strap. .Lower.Slots .Middle.Slots .Upper.Slots .Head.Support.Fastener.Tabs CARRIER OVERVIEW .Carry.Handle .Canopy .Handle.Button .Neck.Pads. .Harness.Straps. .Seat.Pad .Adjuster.Cover .Head.Support .Harness.Slots .Chest.Clip .Adjuster.Strap .Adjuster.Button .Buckle .Newborn.Insert .Canopy.Mount .Easy-access.belt.path,.to.use.the.carrier . without.the.base.

  • Page 10: Harness.buckle

    CARRIER HARNESS FEATURES Harness Buckle To.release.buckle.tongues,.firmly press.red.button.on.buckle...To.fasten,. insert.each.tongue.into.buckle,.listen. for.a.click.and.then.tug.to.verify.that.it. is.latched. Check that buckle functions properly and is kept free of dirt. For cleaning instructions, see page 40. Chest Clip To.separate.chest.clip,.push.center. button.and.pull.apart..To.fasten,.push. together.until.locked... Position chest clip at center of child’s chest, level with armpits. Harness Adjuster .To loosen harness,.firmly.press.

  • Page 11: Canopy

    CANOPY To Adjust Canopy, grab.bow.on.both. sides.and.rotate...Detach.fastener.tabs. when.rotating.toward.front.of.carrier. .To Remove Canopy Fabric, pull. fabric.away.from.Canopy.Mount.to. expose.button..Press.button.on.canopy. mount.to.release.end.of.bow...Slide. canopy.fabric.off.bow.and.detach. canopy.from.rear.of.pad.. Release bow from canopy mount on opposite side of carrier if using carrier without canopy. To replace canopy, reverse.previous. steps. To extend/retract visor .To.retract.the.visor,.gently.push.it.

  • Page 12: Head.support

    HEAD SUPPORT Use.head.support.to.provide. additional.support.for.a.young. infants.head..Head support.can.be.used with.or.without.newborn.insert. .To Install Head Support,.pull. Fastener.Tabs.through.slots.and. then.attach.together.on.underside. of.carrier.. Fastener Tabs must always connect through slots ABOVE the slots used for harness. NEVER use head support with harness in upper slots. Head support could interfere with harness adjustment. CARRIER/BASE ATTACHMENT .To secure carrier to base,.

  • Page 13: Child Requirements

    Children should ride in a REAR-FACING Child Restraint until they’re at least 1 year old AND weigh at least 20 lbs. The Chicco KeyFit 30 Child Restraint can be used rear-facing up to 30 lbs. .ONLY use this child restraint if.the.child.meets.all.of.the.following.

  • Page 14: Securing Child In Carrier

    SECURING CHILD IN CARRIER .Loosen.harness.by.firmly. pressing.adjuster.button.and. pulling.forward.on.both.straps. .Press.button.on.buckle.to. release.buckle.tongues. .Separate.chest.clip.and.spread. straps.apart..Place.child.in.carrier. in.seated.position. Child must be resting against back and bottom of carrier. .Pull.harness.straps.over.child’s. shoulders.and.around.their.waist. Make sure that harness slots are AT or BELOW top of child’s shoulders. If harness straps are not AT or BELOW child’s shoulders, you must move harness to proper slots.

  • Page 15: Safety.tips.for.securing.child

    SAFETY TIPS FOR SECURING CHILD .NEVER.secure.child.in.carrier. with.child.dressed.in.bulky. garments.or.heavy.clothing. Heavy clothing can prevent harness from being properly tightened around child. If harness is not snug around your child, child could be ejected in a sudden stop or crash resulting in serious injury or death! .To.keep.child.warm,.place.a.

  • Page 16: Vehicle Information

    VEHICLE INFORMATION This.Child.Restraint.can.be.securely. installed.in.most.vehicles.using.the.vehicle. seat.belts.or.LATCH...BUT,.there.are.some. vehicle.belts.and.installation.positions.that. are.UNSAFE.for.use.with.this.Restraint. Refer to your Vehicle Owner’s Manual for detailed information about vehicle belts, LATCH, and preferred Restraint installation positions. UNSAFE Vehicle Belts The.following.types.of.vehicle.belts.MUST. NOT.be.used.to.install.this.Child.Restraint: .Motorized.(automatic).vehicle.belts. .Door.mounted.vehicle.belts.. .Lap/Shoulder.Belts.with.2.retractors, . (unless.Lap.Belt.has.a.“Lock.Mode”). 1 retractor tensions the Lap Belt and 1 tensions the Shoulder Belt.

  • Page 17: Installation

    INSTALLATION USING VEHICLE BELT LATCH or Vehicle Belt? This Child Restraint can be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH. Use the method that results in the MOST SECURE installation in your vehicle. .Position Base.in.forward.facing. vehicle.seat.with.Recline.Foot. against.seat.back. .Adjust Base Angle.by.pushing. Recline.Buttons.while.lifting.Base...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION USING LATCH LATCH or Vehicle Belt? This Child Restraint can be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH. Use the method that results in the MOST SECURE installation in your vehicle. .Remove LATCH.Connectors. from.storage.pockets.while.lifting. up.on.LATCH.Release.Lever. .Position Base.in.forward.facing. vehicle.seat.with.Recline.Foot. against.seat.back. .Adjust Base Angle.by.pushing.

  • Page 19: Uninstalling.base

    INSTALLATION USING LATCH Uninstalling Base Remove.Carrier.from.Base .Loosen LATCH.by.lifting.the. LATCH.Release.Lever.and.pulling. Base.away.from.vehicle.seat.back. .Detach LATCH Connectors. by.pressing.the.red.button.on.each. LATCH.Connector,.and.remove. Base.from.vehicle. Storing LATCH Insert LATCH Connectors into storage pockets. .Pull LATCH Pull Strap.to. secure.LATCH.Connectors. .Roll LATCH Pull Strap.and. store.in.Pull.Strap.Storage.Pocket. NEVER travel with CHILD RESTRAINT unsecured in vehicle. Passengers may be injured during a sudden stop or crash.

  • Page 20: Installation In Aircraft

    INSTALLATION IN AIRCRAFT This Child Restraint is certified for use in commercial aircraft. Be sure to contact your airline prior to travel, to discuss their Child Restraint policy. .Position Carrier.rear.facing. in.aircraft.seat,.with.child.properly. secured.in.Carrier. .Route Aircraft Lap Belt.under. both.Belt.Guides,.and.fasten.the. aircraft.belt. .Tighten Aircraft Lap Belt. while.pushing.Carrier.firmly.into aircraft.seat.

  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING & MAINTENANCE NEVER remove Harness or harness components from Carrier. If harness is extremely soiled or damaged, Call Chicco to order a replacement. Cleaning Plastics Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap. Towel dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH, solvents, or household cleaners, as they may weaken the plastics.

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