Chicco FIT2 User Manual

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User Guide

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Car Seat

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

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BASE STAGE 1

Choose the Stage that best ﬁts your child:

and riding position for a child that meets the weight and height requirement for this restraint.

BASE STAGE:

4 – 35 lbs (1.8 – 15.9 kg)

Use with children:

• Who weigh between 4 and 35 lbs (1.8 –15.9 kg).

• And height is less than 35 inches (89 cm).

• And top of head is at least 1 inch (25 mm) below top of Head Rest.

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

• When Harness Straps can be positioned

at or just below the child’s shoulders*.

See Harness Height Adjustment on page 68.

Stage 1

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

allows for a

NEWBORN POSITIONER

4 lbs. 11 lbs. 35 lbs.

more reclined

BASE STAGE 1

install

To install this Child Restraint in Stage 1, rotate the Base Stage Lever over into Stage 1 on the Base. The Base Stage Indicator '1' icon will turn orange.

Install Child Restraint:

• Base installation continued on page 30

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

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BASE STAGE 2

Choose the Stage that best ﬁts your child:

meets the developmental requirement for this restraint. This allows for and a more upright riding position for your child.

BASE STAGE:

15 – 35 lbs (6.8 – 15.9 kg)

Use with children:

• Who are able to crawl or walk (approximately 9 months old).

• Who weigh between 15 and 35 lbs (6.8 –15.9 kg).

• And height is less than 35 inches (89 cm).

• And top of head is at least 1 inch (25 mm) below top of Head Rest.

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

• When Harness Straps can be positioned at

or just below the child’s shoulders*.

See Harness Height Adjustment on page 68.

Stage 2

(6.8 kg) (15.9 kg)

is an

upright install

BASE STAGE 2

15 lbs. 35 lbs.

for a child that

more leg room

Infants may have difﬁculties breathing in a more upright seating position. ONLY

use base Stage 2 with children that can crawl or walk. Approximately 9 months old.

To install this Child Restraint in Stage 2, rotate the Base Stage Lever over into Stage 2 on the Base. The Base Stage Indicator '2' icon will turn orange.

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

Install Child Restraint:

• Base installation continued on page 30

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INSTALL WITH BASE SETUP

SL O P E

Infants may have difﬁculty breathing when in a sitting position. Make

sure the seat is reclined properly so that your child’s head does not fall forward. Failure to properly recline the Child Restraint could increase

the child’s risk of serious injury or death.

INSTALL WITH BASE SETUP

LEVEL

Set Base Stage Lever to the correct Stage, depending on your child. See pages

26-29 for more information (2a). Locate the Bubble Level Indicator and adjust the seat recline by pulling up on the center Leveling Foot Adjuster until the Bubble falls between the arrows on the Bubble Level Indicator (2b).

BASE INSTALLATION

See page 16 for "Vehicle Seating Positions" before installing. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface. Place Base on selected vehicle seat. Make sure it is not blocking the vehicle seat belt buckle.

Installation Options:

• LATCH installation continued on page 32

• Lap-Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 38

• Lap Belt Only installation continued on page 44

BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL USING LATCH INSTALL USING LATCH

Store LATCH Connectors properly in the compartments when

not using for installation - See page 77.

When installing with LATCH in vehicle equipped with inﬂatable seat belts, the unused seat belt should not be buckled behind the Child Restraint System as this will engage the inﬂatable portion of the belt.

Pull up on the LATCH Release Lever and loosen LATCH straps to their full

length.

Locate the LATCH Connector storage compartments. Remove both LATCH

BASE INSTALLATION

Connectors.

1 2

BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL USING LATCH INSTALL USING LATCH

Locate the LATCH anchor bars in your vehicle. Attach both LATCH

Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars.

Tighten LATCH straps by pulling up on LATCH Pull Strap while pressing Base

ﬁrmly into vehicle seat.

BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL USING LATCH INSTALL USING LATCH

Roll LATCH Release Strap and store in Release Strap Storage Compartment.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Hold Base at each side and pull side to side and forward. Base should not

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move more than 1” (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.

Check installation before every use!

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BASE INSTALLATION

Install Child Restraint:

• Installation continued on page 48

CHECK YOUR WORK

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BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

Thread vehicle seat belt up through the belt path on the side of the Base.

INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

Pull vehicle seat belt down through the vehicle seat belt path on opposite

side of the Base. Buckle the vehicle seat belt.

BASE INSTALLATION

1 2

Belt

Path

CLICK!

BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

While pushing down on the Base, pull up on the vehicle shoulder belt to

remove all slack from the vehicle lap belt.

INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

While holding the shoulder belt tight, slide the shoulder belt strap

ﬁrmly into Shoulder Belt Lock-Off. Always use the Lock-Off on the opposite side of where the vehicle seat belt is buckled.

Do NOT pull on shoulder belt after it is positioned in Lock-Off.

This could damage the Lock-Off and/or the vehicle belt

CHECK YOUR WORK

Hold Base at each side and pull side to side and forward. Base should not

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move more than 1” (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.

Check installation before every use!

BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

BASE INSTALLATION

Install Child Restraint:

• Installation continued on page 48

CHECK YOUR WORK

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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

Thread vehicle seat belt up through the belt path on the side of the Base.

INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

Pull vehicle seat belt down through the vehicle seat belt path on opposite

side of the Base. Buckle the vehicle seat belt.

BASE INSTALLATION

1 2

Belt

Path

BASE INSTALLATION

CLICK!

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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

While pushing down on the Base, pull up on the loose end of the

vehicle lap belt to remove all slack.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Hold Base at each side and pull side to side and forward. Base should not

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move more than 1” (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.

Check installation before every use!

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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

BASE INSTALLATION

Install Child Restraint:

• Installation continued on page 48

CHECK YOUR WORK

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BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL CARRIER TO BASE

IMPORTANT: Before installing Child Restraint refer to page 26-29 to determine the best Base Stage for your child.

Insert the Carrier into the Base.

Push down on the Carrier to make sure it locks onto the Carrier

Attachment Hooks on the Base.

BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL CARRIER TO BASE

Check to make sure the Carrier is securely attached to the Base.

ALWAYS lift up on Carrier to verify it is properly attached to the Base.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Hold Base at each side and pull side to side and forward. Child Restraint

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should not move more than 1” (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.

Make sure Child Restraint is level by conﬁrming that the bubble on the

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BASE INSTALLATION

level indicator is between the level lines. Make sure infant’s head does not fall forward. If necessary, re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly.

Check installation before every use!

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INSTALL CARRIER TO BASE

BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL WITHOUT BASE SETUP INSTALL WITHOUT BASE SETUP

SL O P E

Infants may have difﬁculty breathing when in a sitting position. Make sure the seat

is reclined properly so that your child’s head does not fall forward. Failure to properly

recline the Child Restraint could increase the child’s risk of serious injury or death.

NEVER install Child Restraint without Base using a non-locking vehicle belt. The installation

will NOT be secure. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for detailed vehicle belt information.

WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

LEVEL

Position Child Restraint so that the Level Line (located on the seat label) is LEVEL with

the ground. If needed, use a rolled up towel to help level the Child Restraint properly.

See page 16 for "Vehicle Seating Positions" before installing. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface. Place Child Restraint on selected vehicle seat with child properly secured in Child Restraint

on page 66)

. Make sure it is not blocking the vehicle seat belt buckle.

(See securing your child

Installation Options:

• Lap-Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 54

• Lap Belt Only installation continued on page 62

WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

Level Line

(Seat Label)

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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

Thread vehicle seat belt up and slide into the Seat Belt Guide on the side of the Child Restraint.

Pull vehicle seat belt down and slide into the Seat Belt Guide on opposite side of the Child Restraint. Buckle the vehicle seat belt. Pull out all of the shoulder belt webbing and activate the locking mode of the vehicle belt. If belt does not lock, do not use that seating position to install the carrier.

INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

CLICK!

WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

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WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

Put the vehicle seat belt in the locked mode, see vehicle owner's manual for more information. A tightly rolled towel may be used under the front edge of the Carrier if needed to adjust the angle of the Carrier. Angle is correct when level line on Carrier is level with ground.

While pushing down on the Carrier, pull up on the vehicle shoulder belt to

remove all slack from vehicle lap belt.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Hold Child Restraint at each side and pull side to side and forward.

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Child Restraint should not move more than 1” (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.

Make sure Child Restraint is level. Make sure infant’s head does not fall

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forward. If necessary re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly.

Check installation before every use!

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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

CHECK YOUR WORK

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WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

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WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING SHOULDER BELT GUIDE

An optional Shoulder Belt Guide is on the back of the Child Restraint. The Guide offers additional stability when installing your Child Restraint without the Base using the Lap/Shoulder Belt. Make sure your vehicle seat belts have enough length to allow you to properly install the Child Restraint using the Shoulder Belt Guide.

With the Child Restraint placed and buckled without the Base and using the vehicle lap-shoulder belt in un-locked mode - pull the shoulder belt out and slide it around the back of the Child Restraint.

Thread the shoulder belt through the Shoulder Belt Guide. Then guide the shoulder belt around the carrier. Switch the shoulder belt into locked mode. Do not use this seating position if the vehicle belt does not lock.

INSTALL USING SHOULDER BELT GUIDE

WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

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WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL USING SHOULDER BELT GUIDE

While pushing down on the Child Restraint, pull up on the vehicle shoulder belt to remove all slack from the vehicle lap and shoulder belt.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Hold Child Restraint at each side and pull side to side and forward. Child Restraint should not move more than 1” (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.

Make sure Child Restraint is level. Make sure infant’s head does not fall forward. If necessary re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly.

Check installation before every use!

INSTALL USING SHOULDER BELT GUIDE

CHECK YOUR WORK

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WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

Thread vehicle seat belt up and slide into the Seat Belt Guide on the side of

the Child Restraint.

Pull vehicle seat belt down and slide into the Seat Belt Guide on opposite

side of the Child Restraint. Buckle the vehicle seat belt.

INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

CLICK!

WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

Seat Belt

Guide

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WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

While pushing down on the Child Restraint, pull up on the loose end of the

vehicle lap belt to remove all slack.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Hold Child Restraint at each side and pull side to side and forward.

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Child Restraint should not move more than 1” (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.

Make sure Child Restraint is level. Make sure infant’s head does not fall

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forward. If necessary re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly.

Check installation before every use!

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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

CHECK YOUR WORK

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WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION

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SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

SECURING YOUR CHILD

For a better ﬁt in the Carrier with smaller infants, the provided Newborn Positioner may be needed. See page 78 for more details.

Loosen harness by pressing the Adjuster Button and pulling out on both

Harness Straps.

Press the button on the buckle and release both buckle tongues.

Separate chest clip and spread Harness Straps apart. Place child in carrier

in seated position.

Child must be resting against back and bottom of carrier. Make sure child is not slouched.

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SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

Pull up on the Head Rest Adjustment Tab and adjust the Head Rest up or

down until the harness slots are AT or JUST BELOW top of child's shoulders. Pull up and push down on the Head Rest to make sure the Head

Rest locks into position before tightening Harness.

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!

Pull Harness Straps over child's shoulders and pull waist straps around

their waist.

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SECURING YOUR 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.

AT OR JUST BELOW

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SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

Insert each Buckle Tongue into Harness Buckle; listen for a click (6a). Pull

up ﬁrmly on both Buckle Tongues to make sure that they are securely latched (6b).

Fasten Chest Clip by snapping both sides together.

CLICK!

6b6a

Harness Straps must be laying ﬂat, free of twists and on top of child's shoulders.

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CLICK!

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SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

SECURING YOUR CHILD

Pull excess strap up through buckle tongues so that harness is snug around child's thighs.

Tighten the harness by pulling slowly on Harness Adjuster Strap while

pulling up on both shoulder straps to remove all slack from below (8a). Make sure the Harness Straps are snug on child. If you can pinch a fold in the Harness Strap at the child’s shoulders, harness is too loose (8b). If the Harness Straps are too loose pull the Harness Adjuster Strap more.

Move the Shoulder Pads up to the child’s shoulders. Slide Chest Clip up to

center of child’s chest, level with the armpits.

WARNING - If harness is not snug around your child, child could be

ejected in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash resulting in serious injury or death.

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SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST

SECURING YOUR CHILD

Harness Straps must be snug. If you can pinch a fold in the strap at the shoulders, the

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harness is too loose. 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.

To ensure a better ﬁt for smaller infants, the Newborn Positioner may be needed. Never

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place extra padding under or behind the child. Only use the Newborn Positioner. Never use Newborn Positioner if child weighs more than 11 pounds (5 kg).

Straps must lay ﬂat, free of twists and centered on top of the child’s shoulders.

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Check the height of the Harness Straps: Position the Harness Straps

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at or just below the child’s shoulders.

Check the position of Chest Clip: Chest Clip should be centered on the child’s chest, level

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with the armpits.

Never secure child in Carrier with child dressed in bulky garments or heavy clothing.

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Heavy clothing can prevent harness from being properly tightened around child.

Never secure child in Carrier with child wrapped in a blanket. To keep child warm, place a

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blanket over child AFTER you have properly secured and tightened harness around child.

NO Bulky Clothing

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BASE RELEASE HANDLE

LATCH STORAGE

RELEASE CARRIER FROM BASE:

To unhook the Carrier from the Base, squeeze the Base Release Handle on the back of the Carrier then lift up on the Carry Handle.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Store LATCH Connectors properly in the compartments when

not using for installation.

Store both LATCH Connector in compartments on either side of the Base when not in use.

Insert LATCH Connectors into the storage compartments.

Pull on the LATCH Pull Strap to secure LATCH Connectors in the

compartments.

Roll LATCH Pull Strap and store in Pull Strap Storage Compartment.

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NEWBORN POSITIONER

WARNING - Use the NEWBORN POSITIONER provided

for infants who weigh between 4 and 11 lbs (1.8 and 5 kg).

To ensure a better ﬁt for smaller infants, the Newborn Positioner may be needed. Do NOT use any other newborn positioner or pillows. Only use the one provided by Chicco for this Child Restraint.

Place the Newborn Positioner in the Carrier seat. Then pull the Buckle through slot in the bottom of Newborn Positioner.

NEWBORN POSITIONER

Pull both Harness Straps over the side panels of Newborn Positioner.

Push Newborn Positioner ﬁrmly into Carrier to make sure it is properly

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

positioned against the back of the seating area.

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HEAD REST INSERT

HANDLE POSITIONS

To provide head support for smaller infants, the Head Rest Insert may be used. The Head Rest Insert can be used with or without the Newborn Positioner.

To Install Head Rest Insert, hold the Insert in place. Wrap the straps

around the back of the Head Rest fabric.

Attach both straps to the back of the Head Rest fabric using the hook

and loop tabs.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To Adjust Handle, press the Handle Release Button on one side and rotate the handle. There are 3 positions:

BE SURE

handle. An unlocked handle could move unexpectedly, causing injury to child.

Carrying Position

handle is locked in the “carry position” before lifting carrier by

Stationary Position

Rocking Position

ALWAYS place handle in one of the LOCKED positions when using Child Restraint in vehicle.

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ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP

Adjust Crotch Strap if strap is underneath child.

REMOVING CROTCH STRAP:

Flip the Carrier upside-down and locate the Crotch Strap Retainer. Turn

Retainer slightly on underside of seat and insert corner through slot (1a). Flip the Carrier upright and pull Crotch Strap up through the slot (1b).

NEVER

ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP:

Reverse the removing instructions above to reinstall. There are two positions on the Carrier, as shown.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Make sure Crotch Strap Retainer lays ﬂat against the bottom of the Child Restraint. Pull on Crotch Strap to make sure it is secure.

DO NOT USE

proper removal and installation of the harness straps visit the Chicco website at www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226.

use Child Restraint without the Crotch Strap securely installed.

Child Restraint if any part of the harness is damaged. For

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Position 2

Position 1

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CANOPY INSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFT

ADJUSTING CANOPY:

The Canopy can be adjusted by rotating the canopy forwards or backwards.

REMOVING CANOPY:

Press button on Canopy Mount and pull up to remove. Repeat for the other side.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ATTACHING CANOPY:

Insert both of the Canopy Mounts into the

slots on the side of the Carrier. The Canopy Mounts will click into place.

When traveling by airplane with your child, Chicco recommends taking the Carrier on the airplane with you so that you can use it with your child. Not only will it protect your child during take-off, landing, and turbulence, but also allow your child to be more comfortable.

• This Child Restraint is certiﬁed for use on aircraft. Contact the airline prior to travel to discuss their Child Restraint policy.

• Use this Child Restraint only on FORWARD-FACING aircraft seats.

• Install Carrier on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle when using a vehicle lap belt. Reference Without Base Installation Lap Belt ONLY on page 62.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

DO NOT USE BLEACH, solvents or household cleaners as

they may weaken plastics and straps.

DO NOT USE SOAPS OR LUBRICANTS on Buckle or

LATCH hardware. It may cause them to malfunction.

• Fabrics may be spot-cleaned, hand or machine washed:

Hand wash using mild soap and water, or machine washed in cold

water on delicate cycle using mild detergent. Hang to dry.

NEVER use Child Restraint without the seat pad.

For softgood removal instructions visit the Chicco website at www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Cleaning Shoulder Pads: Hand wash using mild soap and water. Hang to dry.

• Cleaning Plastics:

Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap. Towel dry.

• Cleaning Harness: Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap. Air dry. Do NOT machine wash.

DO NOT USE Child Restraint if any part of the harness is damaged. For

proper removal and installation of the harness straps visit the Chicco website at www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226.

• Cleaning LATCH Straps:

LATCH Straps cannot be replaced. Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap. Air dry.

• Cleaning Buckle and LATCH Hardware: Sponge clean, using warm water only. If there is debris in the

buckle, remove and rinse in warm cup of water. Air dry. See page 82 for removal instructions.

Do NOT remove LATCH or Harness Adjuster Straps. For additional information visit the Chicco website at www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226.

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