Chicco KeyFit Base User Manual
Chicco KeyFit Base User Manual

Chicco KeyFit Base User Manual

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READ USER
GUIDE
before using this
infant restraint
User Guide
For future use, STORE USER GUIDE
in door at rear of Base.
IM9015.A.CAN.E.BASE_R2 ©2016 Chicco

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  • Page 1 READ USER GUIDE before using this infant restraint User Guide For future use, STORE USER GUIDE in door at rear of Base. IM9015.A.CAN.E.BASE_R2 ©2016 Chicco...
  • Page 3: 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 UAS Removal & Storage ..............14 Shoulder Belt Lockoff ..............15 Vehicle Information Unsafe Vehicle Belts ...............
  • Page 4: Safe Use Checklist

    SAFE USE CHECKLIST YOUR INFANT’S SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU! You MUST follow the detailed instructions in this User Guide to ensure the steps below are performed correctly! Install Infant restraint system Rear-Facing forward facing vehicle seats only infant faces towards rear of vehicle Install in Safe Location in Vehicle position with NO Frontal air bag compatible vehicle belts...
  • Page 5: Registration & Recall

    1-800-667-4111 or 514-344-3045 or register on-line at www.chicco.ca. For recall information, call 1-800-667-4111 NEED HELP? If you have any problems with your Chicco Infant restraint system, or any questions regarding installation or use, please call: ISSI Inc. Customer Service 1-800-667-4111 or 514-344-3045 or email us at service@chicco.ca...
  • Page 6: Warnings

    WARNING Take Time to Read This User Guide Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in this User Guide. Your infant’s safety depends on you knowing how to setup, install and use this infant restraint system properly. Before installing this infant restraint system in a vehicle, be sure to also check the vehicle owner’s manual for information on infant restraint system installation.
  • Page 7 WARNING Secure Infant Properly Snugly adjust the harness around your infant. A loose harness could cause the infant to be ejected in a sudden stop or crash, resulting in serious injury or death. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the infant’s flesh or push the infant’s body into an unnatural position.
  • Page 8 WARNING Install Infant Restraint System Correctly NEVER place this infant restraint system in a vehicle position that has a frontal air bag. An infant in a rear-facing infant restraint system could be killed by an air bag. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual before installing this infant restraint system in a seating position with side air bags.
  • Page 9 NEVER travel with this infant restraint system unsecured in a vehicle, even when it is unoccupied. An unsecured infant restraint system could injure other occupants in a sudden stop or crash. ONLY use Chicco KeyFit and KeyFit 30 infant restraints with Chicco KeyFit bases.
  • Page 10 WARNING Ensure Infant’s Safety When Using Carrier NEVER Leave Infant Unattended! Suffocation Hazard: Infant Carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate infant. NEVER place Carrier on beds, sofas or other soft surfaces. Strangulation Hazard: Infant can strangle in loose Infant restraint system straps.
  • Page 11 User Guide. DO NOT use any accessories, pads or products not included with this infant restraint, unless specifically approved by Chicco. Doing so will void the warranty of this infant restraint system. Items not tested with this infant restraint system could...
  • Page 12: Base Overview

    BASE OVERVIEW Recline Foot Recline Button Recline Indicator UAS Connector UAS Release Lever UAS Pull Strap Shoulder Belt Lockoff Carrier Attachment Hook Pull Strap Storage Pocket Storage & User Guide...
  • Page 13: Storage Compartment

    BASE FEATURES Storage Compartment The Storage Compartment is at the rear of the Base. The User Guide is stored in the Door. 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.
  • Page 14: Uas Removal & Storage

    UAS REMOVAL & STORAGE This infant restraint system can be safely installed using vehicle belts or UAS. UAS is a Infant restraint system attachment system that is standard in most vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for details regarding UAS use in your vehicle.
  • Page 15: Shoulder Belt Lockoff

    SHOULDER BELT LOCKOFF The Shoulder Belt Lockoff (diagonal belt) is used when installing the Base using your vehicle belts. It locks the vehicle shoulder belt in place, ensuring a stable, secure Base installation. Do not put the shoulder belt in the locked mode before installing and using the Shoulder Belt Lockoff.
  • Page 16: Vehicle Information

    VEHICLE INFORMATION This infant restraint system can only be used in the following types of vehicles: Multi Purpose Passenger Vehicle, Passenger Car and Trucks. This infant restraint system can be securely installed in most vehicles using the vehicle seat belts or UAS. BUT, there are some vehicle belts and installation positions that are UNSAFE for use with this infant restraint system.
  • Page 17: Installation Positions

    INSTALLATION POSITIONS Accident statistics indicate that children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating positions. Children 12 and under should ride in rear seating positions. The BEST POSITION is one that: • Is Recommended by Vehicle Owner’s Manual. •...
  • Page 18: Uas Or Vehicle Belt

    INSTALLATION USING VEHICLE BELT UAS or Vehicle Belt? This Infant restraint system can be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or UAS; never use both. 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.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION USING VEHICLE BELT If using Vehicle Lap Belt only (no Shoulder Belt), make sure that Lap Belt is LOCKED, and that free end of Lap Belt is neatly stored so it DOES NOT INTERFERE with attachment of Carrier to Base. CHECK Installation: Belts MUST be TIGHT.
  • Page 20: Installation Using Uas

    INSTALLATION USING UAS UAS or Vehicle Belt? This Infant restraint system can be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or UAS; never use both. Use the method that results in the MOST SECURE installation in your vehicle. Remove UAS Connectors from storage pockets while lifting up on UAS Release Lever.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION USING UAS Tighten UAS Belts by pulling up firmly on UAS Pull Strap while pressing Base firmly into vehicle seat. Store UAS Pull Strap neatly in Pull Strap Storage Pocket. Check Installation UAS belts MUST be TIGHT Base MUST be STABLE Bubble MUST be between arrows UAS Pull Strap MUST NOT interfere with attachment of Carrier...
  • Page 22: Uninstalling Base

    INSTALLATION USING UAS Uninstalling Base Remove Carrier from Base Loosen UAS by lifting the UAS Release Lever and pulling Base away from vehicle seat back. Detach UAS Connectors by pressing the red button on each UAS Connector, and remove Base from vehicle. Storing UAS Insert UAS Connectors into storage pockets.
  • Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING & MAINTENANCE NEVER remove Harness or harness components from Carrier. If harness is extremely soiled or damaged, Call 1-800-667-4111 or 514-344-3045 to order a replacement. Cleaning Plastics Replacement Parts Sponge clean using warm water and Many replacement parts mild soap. Towel dry. are available for your Infant restraint system.

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