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Summary of Contents for Chicco KEYFIT 30
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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. .Secure Child Properly in Carrier com. .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 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 .Install.this.Child.Restraint.in.a.rear.vehicle.seat.if.possible.. you.use.this.restraint..After.latching. Carrier.into.Base,.lift.up.on.Carrier. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly to.make.sure.that.it.is.securely. restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in the front seating attached.to.Base..Child.could.be. positions. killed.or.seriously.injured.if.Carrier. is.not.securely.latched.to.Base. .ONLY.install.this.child.restraint.in.forward.facing.vehicle.seats. .NEVER.travel.with.this.Child.Restraint.unsecured.in.a.vehicle,. .NEVER.install.in.rear.facing.or.side.facing.vehicle.seats. even.when.it.is.unoccupied...An.unsecured.child.restraint.could.injure. .NEVER.use.restraint.in.a.vehicle.seating.position.where.it.can.not. other.occupants.in.a.sudden.stop.or.crash. be.secured.tightly...A.loosely.installed.child.restraint.will.not.protect. .ONLY.use.Chicco.KeyFit.infant.child.restraints.with.Chicco. your.child.in.a.crash. KeyFit.bases.
- 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.Child.Restraint.if.it.is.damaged,.broken,.or.missing. soft.surfaces.. any.parts..Call.1-877-424-4226.to.find.out.if.the.damaged.part.or. parts.can.be.replaced. .Strangulation Hazard: Child.can.strangle.in.loose.restraint. straps...ALWAYS.use.harness...NEVER.leave.child.in.carrier.when. .NEVER.modify.or.disassemble.this.Child.Restraint.except.as. straps.are.lose.or.undone. instructed.to.in.this.User.Guide. .Fall Hazard: Child’s.movements.can.slide.carrier...NEVER.place. .DO NOT.use.any.accessories,.pads.or.products.supplied.by. carrier.near.edges.of.counter.tops,.tables,.or.other.elevated.surfaces... other.manufacturers.with.this.Child.Restraint...Items.not.tested.with. Child.and.carrier.might.fall.. this.restraint.could.injure.your.child. .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.inside. .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 .Adjuster.Button .Harness.Strap .Canopy .Buckle .Splitter .Handle.Button .Newborn.Insert .Side.Hook. .Neck.Pads. .Canopy.Mount .Harness.Adjuster.Strap. .Harness.Straps. .Easy-access.belt.path,.to.use.the.carrier .Lower.Slots .Seat.Pad . without.the.base. .Middle.Slots .Adjuster.Cover .Upper.Slots .Head.Support .Head.Support.Fastener.Tabs .Harness.Slots .Chest.Clip .Adjuster.Strap... -
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.both. press.red.button.on.buckle...To.fasten,. buttons.near.pivot. insert.each.tongue.into.buckle,.listen. BE SURE handle is for.a.click.and.then.tug.to.verify.that.it. LOCKED in “CARRY” position is.latched. Carry before lifting carrier by Check that buckle functions handle. An unlocked handle properly and is kept free of could move unexpectedly, dirt. -
Page 11: Canopy
CANOPY NEWBORN INSERT To Adjust Canopy, grab.bow.on.both. Use.Newborn.Insert.to.provide. sides.and.rotate...Detach.fastener.tabs. additional.support.and.ensure. when.rotating.toward.front.of.carrier. a.secure.harness.fit.for.smaller. .To Remove Canopy Fabric, pull. infants. fabric.away.from.Canopy.Mount.to. The harness height may expose.button..Press.button.on.canopy. have to be changed to fit your mount.to.release.end.of.bow...Slide. child. Before using insert, read the instructions on “Changing canopy.fabric.off.bow.and.detach. -
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. infant’s.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. If using a blanket/cover, make .To Install Head Support,.pull. sure it does not interfere with Fastener.Tabs.through.slots.and. -
Page 13: Child.requirements
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., or longer BELOW.child’s.shoulders. if possible. The Chicco KeyFit 30 Child Restraint can be used rear-facing up to 30 lbs. .With.child.removed.and.harness. loosened,.turn.carrier.over.to. -
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: Installation.using.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..using.latch
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. .Route Vehicle Belt.under. LATCH.Release.Lever.and.pulling. both.Belt.Guides,.and.buckle.the. Base.away.from.vehicle.seat.back. vehicle.belt. .Detach LATCH Connectors. .Tighten Vehicle Belt while. by.pressing.the.red.button.on.each. pushing.Carrier.firmly.into LATCH.Connector,.and.remove. vehicle.seat.. Base.from.vehicle. Put the vehicle belt in the locked mode, see vehicle owner’s manual for more information. -
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 to order a replacement. Cleaning Plastics Replacement Parts Sponge clean using warm water Many replacement and mild soap. Towel dry.