Vehicle Information; Unsafe Vehicle Belts; Installation Positions - Chicco KeyFit 30 User Manual

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.
1
Door mounted vehicle belts.
2
Lap/Shoulder Belts with 2 retractors,
3
(unless Lap Belt has a "Lock Mode").
1 retractor tensions the Lap Belt and
1 tensions the Shoulder Belt.
Non-Locking Lap Belts.
4
(Emergency Locking Retractors)
These Lap Belts remain loose after
installation and only lock during
a sudden stop or crash.
1
2
3
4
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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.
• Results in Secure Installation of Restraint.
ONLY install Child Restraint in forward facing vehicle seats.
NEVER install in rear or side facing seats or on back of a folded
down vehicle seat.
AIRBAG WARNING:
NEVER install Child Restraint in a seat with a
Frontal Airbag. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
may occur. Refer to your Vehicle Owner's
Manual for Side Airbag warnings and information.
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