Chicco FIT2 User Manual

User Guide

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For future use, STORE USER GUIDE

in location on bottom of base.

Car Seat

IS0144E_08

TABLE OF CONTENTS

If you have any problems with your Chicco Child Restraint,

or any questions regarding installation or use, please call:

Chicco Customer Service

1-877-424-4226

Please have Model and Serial Number available when you call.

These are located on a label on the bottom of the Child Restraint.

For future reference, ﬁll in the information below. The information can be found on the label

on the bottom of the Child Restraint.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Manufactured In:

Registration 2 Child Guidelines 4 Safe Use Checklist 6 Important Warnings 8 Best Practices 14 Need Help? 15

VEHICLE INFORMATION

Vehicle Seating Positions 16 Vehicle Seat Belts 18 What is LATCH? 20

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

Child Restraint Components 22 Base Stage 1 & 2 26

BASE INSTALLATION

Install with Base Setup 30 Install Using LATCH 32 Install Using LAP-SHOULDER BELT 38 Install Using LAP BELT ONLY 44 Install Carrier to Base 48

WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

Install without Base Setup 52 Install Using LAP-SHOULDER BELT 54 Install Using Shoulder Belt Guide 58 Install Using LAP BELT ONLY 62

SECURING YOUR CHILD

Securing Child with Harness 66 Secure Child Checklist 74

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Base Release Handle 76 LATCH Storage 77 Newborn Positioner 78 Head Rest Insert 80 Handle Positions 81 Adjusting Crotch Strap 82 Canopy 84 Installation on an Aircraft 85 Cleaning and Maintenance 86

REGISTRATION REGISTRATION

Please complete the Registration Card that came with

your Child Restraint and mail it promptly.

Child Restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:

Artsana USA, Inc.

1826 William Penn Way

Lancaster, PA 17601

or call 1-877-424-4226

or register online at http://www.chiccousa.com/carseatregistration.aspx

For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.

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CHILD GUIDELINES

ONLY use this Child Restraint if the child meets BOTH of the following Weight and Height requirements:

• Weight is between 4 and 35 pounds (1.8 and 15.9 kg).

• Height is 35 inches (89 cm) or less and child's head is no less than 1" (25 mm) below the top of the head rest.

CHILD GUIDELINES

WARNING! Use of this Child Restraint is ONLY for children who meet ALL

of the requirements shown here. If the child is not within these requirements, select a different car seat (such as a convertible car seat).

BASE STAGE 1

Base Stage 2 is ONLY for children who are able to crawl or walk.

The Newborn Positioner is only for infants who weigh between 4 and 11 pounds (1.8 and 5 kg). See Newborn Positioner on page 78.

For premature infants, you must consult the infant's doctor before using this Child Restraint. A premature infant may have difﬁculty breathing or have other medical problems when placed in a seated position.

NEWBORN POSITIONER

4 lbs. 11 lbs. 15 lbs. 35 lbs.

(1.8 kg) (5 kg) (6.8 kg) (15.9 kg)

BASE STAGE 2

NEVER turn this Child Restraint FORWARD-FACING.

Discontinue the use of this Child Restraint as soon as the child reaches either the maximum weight OR maximum height.

SAFE USE CHECKLIST

YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU! You MUST follow the

detailed instructions in this User Guide to ensure the steps below are performed correctly!

Ensure that the Child Restraint is properly leveled when installed:

Check Child Restraint for a snug ﬁt in your car:

Make sure your child meets the weight and height requirements:

Refer to the “Child Guidelines” section on page 4.

While holding Child Restraint near belt path used, pull side to side and forward. Belt should remain tight and Child Restraint should not move more than 1” (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.

If using Base, select the correct Base Stage for your child's developmental milestones, age, weight and height:

Refer to the “Base Stage 1” requirements section on page 26. Refer to the “Base Stage 2” requirements section on page 28.

Secure your child:

Refer to the “Securing Child with Harness” section on page 66.

Select a safe seating location in your car:

Refer to the “Vehicle Seating Positions” section on page 16 and 17.

Install Base or Carrier Rear-Facing ONLY:

Refer to the “Child Guidelines” section on page 4.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE PRODUCT

LABELS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD.

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 Child Restraint in a vehicle, be sure to also check the vehicle owner’s manual for information on proper installation.

• NEVER allow others to use this Child Restraint until they have read and understood all instructions in this User Guide.

Make Sure Child Fits This Child Restraint

• Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 35 lbs (1.8 kg to 15.9 kg) and whose height is 35 inches (89 cm) or less.

• Do Not use this child restraint if top of child's head is within 1 inch (25 mm) of the top of the headrest.

• Only use the NEWBORN POSITIONER provided for infants who weigh between 4 and 11 lbs (1.8 and 5 kg).

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Secure Child Properly

• Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. A loose harness could cause the child to be ejected in a sharp turn, 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 child’s ﬂesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

• NEVER use clothing or blankets that interfere with fastening or tightening the harness. An unsecured child could be ejected in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash!

To keep child warm, place a blanket over child and restraint AFTER you have properly secured child in harness.

• ALWAYS check to make sure buckle is securely latched. If buckle separates, child could be killed or seriously injured.

• NEVER leave child unattended. Do not allow children to play in or around the Child Restraint.

• ALWAYS keep child properly secured in harness whenever child is in carrier.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Install Child Restraint Correctly

• NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A FRONTAL AIR BAG, UNLESS THE AIR BAG CAN BE TURNED OFF.

If the airbag inﬂates, it can cause serious injury or death to your child. For vehicles with side air bags, refer to your vehicle owners manual for information on your child restraint installation.

• ALWAYS install this Child Restraint in a back seat if possible.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in the front seat.

• NEVER install in a rear facing, side facing or on the back of a folded down vehicle seat.

• ALWAYS secure this Child Restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage system (LATCH) if available

OR with a vehicle seat belt.

• ALWAYS install rear-facing when using this Child Restraint in a vehicle. Your child could be killed or seriously

injured if you install this restraint forward-facing.

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Install Child Restraint Correctly

• BEFORE each use, ALWAYS check to make sure restraint is tightly secured in the vehicle seat.

• NEVER use Child Restraint in a vehicle seating position where it cannot be secured tightly. A loosely

installed child restraint will not protect your child in a crash.

• Never leave carrier or base unsecured in your vehicle even when it is unoccupied. It could injure other

occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash.

• DO NOT install this child restraint using an inﬂatable seat belt. The interaction of the inﬂatable portion of the vehicle’s belt with this child restraint can result in serious injury or death. Install using LATCH instead, or move the car seat to a position with a suitable seat belt type.

• To prevent ejection or breathing difﬁculties, proper recline is required. When installing the Child Restraint, check the bubble level on the base. Refer to pages 26-28 to make sure your child meets the requirements for Stage 1 or Stage 2.

• Make sure nothing interferes with carrier attachment to base. ALWAYS check attachment.

• ONLY use Chicco Fit 2 infant carriers with Fit 2 bases.

• DO NOT use Chicco KeyFit/KeyFit 30/KeyFit 35 infant carriers with the Chicco Fit 2 base.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Ensure Child’s Safety When Using Child Restraint

• 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: Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps.

Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle.

• Fall Hazard: Child's activity can move carrier. NEVER place carrier on counter tops, tables, or any other

elevated surface.

• Fall Hazard: The carrier can fall from the shopping cart. Do not use on shopping cart.

• Do not use the infant carrier if it is damaged or broken.

• BE SURE handle is locked in the “carry position” before lifting carrier by handle. An unlocked handle could

move unexpectedly, 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 or high temperatures.

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Check Condition of Restraint

• DO NOT use if the Harness or LATCH straps are cut, frayed or damaged.

• DO NOT use this Child Restraint if it is more than 6 years old. Check manufacturer’s label on

underside of Child Restraint for the “Do Not Use After” date.

• DO NOT use any accessories, pads or products not included with this Child Restraint, unless approved by Chicco USA. Doing so will void the warranty of this Child Restraint.

• You MUST replace this Child Restraint if it has been involved in a crash, even if you cannot see visible damage. A damaged Child Restraint may not protect your child in a future crash.

• Do not modify your Child Restraint.

• For proper removal and installation of the harness straps contact Chicco USA for additional instructions.

• Do not use Child Restraint if any component is damaged, broken, or missing parts.

Call 1-877-424-4226 to ﬁnd out if the damaged part or parts can be replaced.

BEST PRACTICES

NEED HELP?

• Ensure all vehicle occupants are properly restrained before traveling. Unrestrained occupants can be thrown around and may be seriously injured or seriously injure other occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash.

• Do not leave loose objects, such as books, bags, etc., in the back of the vehicle. In the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash, loose objects can be thrown around and possibly cause serious injury to vehicle occupants.

• Cover the Child Restraint when the vehicle is parked in sunlight. Parts of a Child Restraint can become very hot if left in the sun. Contact with these parts can burn a child’s skin. Always check the surface of any metal or plastic parts before putting your child in the Child Restraint.

• To avoid strangulation, Do not allow children to play with vehicle seat belts. If possible, move unused belts out of reach.

• Do not use anything to raise the Child Restraint off the vehicle seat. In a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash, the Child Restraint could slide and potentially cause serious injury.

• Never use a second-hand Child Restraint with an unknown history.

• Never use any accessories that are not included with this child restraint, unless speciﬁcally approved by Chicco. For more information, go to www.chiccousa.com/accessories.

• The Head Rest Insert can be used with or without the Newborn Positioner.

Need Help Securing Your Child Restraint?

The following sources are available to help ensure your Child Restraint is properly installed:

• Contact Chicco USA by visiting our website at www.chiccousa.com or calling our Customer Service 1-877-424-4226. Please have Model and Serial Number available when you call. These are located on a label on the bottom of the Child Restraint.

• Refer to your vehicle manual for Child Restraint installation tips.

• Contact a certiﬁed Child Passenger Safety Technician in your area by visiting safercar.gov and select “Find Local Child Seat Help” or call 1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243).

VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS

Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this Child Restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. Only forward-facing vehicle seats can be used with this Child Restraint.

VEHICLE INFORMATION

The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. See your vehicle owner’s manual for Child Restraint installation and instructions.

WARNING! NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A FRONTAL AIR BAG, UNLESS THE AIR BAG CAN BE TURNED OFF.

Make sure no more than 4 inches (10 cm) of the Child Restraint base is past the edge of the vehicle seat.

Do not use on a folded down vehicle seat back.

VEHICLE INFORMATION

The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts.

For simplest installation use LATCH

Vehicle seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for speciﬁc information about seat belts and their use with Child Restraints.

Shoulder belt with switchable retractor:

Putting the shoulder belt in the locked/switched mode as the last step is optional. The shoulder belt Lock-Off replaces the need for the locked/switched mode. Using the locked/switched mode may cause Child Restraint to tilt.

VEHICLE INFORMATION

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS VEHICLE SEAT BELTS

The following types of vehicle belts MUST NOT be used to install this Child Restraint.

If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating position, choose another vehicle seating position or use LATCH if available.

4 5

Motorized (automatic) vehicle belts.

Door mounted vehicle belts.

Lap-shoulder Belts with 2 retractors (unless Lap Belt has a “Lock Mode”).

2 3

Non-Locking (ELR) Lap Belts.

Inﬂatable seat belts.

VEHICLE INFORMATION

WARNING: This Child Restraint is designed to be used with lower LATCH

Vehicle

Lower Anchor

Points

Vehicle

Seat Crease

(ﬁg. a)

anchors at the standard spacing (11 inches (28 cm)) ONLY! Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for information about LATCH and Child Restraint installation positions.

LATCH = Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

United States Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have deﬁned a system for installing Child Restraints in vehicles called LATCH. LATCH may ONLY be used IN PLACE

OF vehicle belt if the vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points. DO NOT use both the seat belt and LATCH at the same time. Please refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for designated LATCH locations in vehicles.

LATCH in the vehicle consists of a top tether anchor point, which is not used with this child restraint, and two lower anchor points. Some vehicles owner’s manual use

VEHICLE INFORMATION

the term “ISOFIX”. LATCH can also be used in vehicle seating positions equipped with ISOFIX.

If the vehicle is equipped with LATCH, the vehicle lower anchor points may be visible at the seat crease. If not visible, the seating position may be marked with a symbol (fig. a) or a

colored dot.

WHAT IS LATCH

VEHICLE INFORMATION

CARRIER COMPONENTS CARRIER COMPONENTS

Head Rest

Insert

Head Rest

Harness

Straps

Shoulder

Pads

Newborn

Positioner

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

Adjuster Strap

Harness

Head Rest

Adjustment Tab

Canopy

Mount

Chest Clip

Buckle

Harness

Adjuster Button

Belt Guide

(when installing carrier

without the base)

Head Rest

Cross Bar

Harness

Splitter Plate

Crotch Strap

Retainer

Shoulder

Harness

Strap

Base Release

Handle

Carry

Handle

Release

Button

Seat Belt Guide

(when installing carrier

without the base)

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

BASE AND LATCH COMPONENTS BASE AND LATCH COMPONENTS

Base Stage

Lever

User Guide

Storage

(Inside Base)

Bubble

Level

Indicator

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

Base Stage

Indicator

Leveling Foot

Adjuster

LATCH

Pull Strap

LATCH

Connector

LATCH

Release

Lever

Carrier

Attachment

Hook

Shoulder Belt

Lock-Off

Recline

Foot

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