Chicco GoFit User Manual

Booster Car Seat

User Guide

For future use, STORE USER GUIDE

in location on bottom of base.

READ USER GUIDE

before using this

child restraint.

GoFit IS0164EF_02

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Please have Model number and Date of manufacture when you call.

These are located on a label on the bottom of the Booster Seat.

The information can be found on the label on the bottom of the Child Restraint.

Model Number:

Manufactured date:

If you have any problems with your Chicco Booster Seat,

or any questions regarding installation or use, please call:

Elfe Juvenile Products Customer Service

1-800-667-8184

or email us at service@chicco.ca

For future reference, ﬁll in the information below.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Registration and Recall Useful Life of Booster Seat Child Guidelines Safe Use Checklist Important Warnings Best Practices Need Help?

BOOSTER SEAT OVERVIEW

Booster Seat Components Backless Booster Mode

VEHICLE INFORMATION

Vehicle Seating Positions Vehicle Seat Belts

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION

Cup Holder Assembly

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE

Using Shoulder Positioning Clip

Securing Child in Booster

Adjusting Shoulder Positioning Clip Height

6 9

SAFETY INFORMATION

Secure Child Checklist Booster Seat Safe Use Checklist

10 12

14 15

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cup Holder Removing Fabric Covers Installation on an Aircraft Cleaning and Maintenance

18 20 22

26 27

28 30 37 39

REGISTRATION AND RECALL

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:

Elfe Juvenile Products

2520 Av Marie-Curie,

Saint-Laurent (QC) H4S 1N1

or call 1-800-667-8184

or register online at www.chicco.ca

For recall information, call Transport Canada at

1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca

USEFUL LIFE OF BOOSTER SEAT

This booster seat should not be used 8 years after the date of purchase (proof of purchase required) or date of manufacture otherwise.

This product meets all the requirements of CMVSS 213.2

CHILD GUIDELINES

This Booster Seat is designed for children, and who demonstrate an ability to sit in a seat belt.

• Child can sit relatively still, in the same seated position throughout the car ride.

• Child can leave the shoulder and lap belt properly positioned on their body, and

can do this every time in the car.

ONLY use this Booster Seat if the child meets the following Weight and Height requirements:

• Weight is between 18-50 kg (40 and 110 lbs).

• Height is between 97-145 cm (38-57 inches).

18 kg

(40 lbs)

BACKLESS

Backless Booster Mode on page 12.

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

50 kg

(110 lbs)

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

SAFE USE CHECKLIST

Make sure your child can sit in the seat properly and meets the requirements listed in the “Child Guidelines” section on page 4:

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE requirements on page 12

Select a safe seating location in your car:

Refer to the “Vehicle Seating Positions” section on page 14.

Secure your child:

Refer to the “Safety Information” section on page 26.

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 Booster Seat properly.

• Before installing this Booster Seat in a vehicle, be sure to also check the vehicle owner’s manual for information on proper installation.

• NEVER allow others to use this Booster Seat until they have read and understood all instructions in this User Guide.

• This Booster Seat is not intended for use outside of the vehicle.

Make Sure Child Fits This Booster Seat

• Use ONLY with children who weigh between 18-50 kg (40-110 lbs) and whose height is 97-145 cm (38 -57 inches).

AND has the ability to sit properly at all times.

Install Child Restraint Correctly

• DO NOT PLACE THIS BOOSTER SEAT IN A 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 you vehicle owners manual for information on your booster seat installation.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Install Child Restraint Correctly

• ALWAYS install this Booster Seat in a back seat if possible.

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

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

• NEVER use this Booster Seat with only a Vehicle Lap Belt.

• Use ONLY the vehicle’s Lap-Shoulder Belt system when restraining a child in this Booster Seat.

• To avoid injury to others, ALWAYS secure this Child Restraint with the vehicle’s Lap-Shoulder Belt when unoccupied.

Secure Child Properly

• Position Lap-Shoulder Belt on your child. A loose or improperly positioned Lap-Shoulder Belt could cause the child to be ejected in a sudden stop or crash, resulting in serious injury or death.

• Make sure vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt is not loose. The belt must be kept snug across child’s thighs and resting on the shoulder and across the center of the chest.

• NEVER use clothing or blankets that interfere with fastening or tightening the Lap-Shoulder Belt. An unsecured child could be ejected in a sudden stop or crash!

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Secure Child Properly

• ALWAYS check to make sure the vehicle seat buckle is securely latched.

• NEVER leave your child unattended in the vehicle.

• Do not allow children to play in or around the Booster Seat.

Check Condition of Restraint

• DO NOT use if the vehicle belts are cut, frayed or damaged.

• DO NOT use any accessories, pads or products not included with this Booster Seat, unless approved by Chicco.

Doing so will void the warranty of this Booster Seat.

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

• DO NOT use this Booster Seat longer than 8 years from date of purchase (proof of purchase required) or date of manufacture otherwise. Please keep a copy of the receipt with this user guide for your records and for future reference. “Manufacture Date” can be found in 2 locations: on the underside of the Booster Seat and on the product registration card.

• Do not modify your Booster Seat.

• Do not use Booster Seat if any component is damaged, broken, or missing. Call 1-800-667-8184 to ﬁnd out if the

damaged part or parts can be replaced.

BEST PRACTICES

• 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 Booster Seat when the vehicle is parked in sunlight. Parts of a Booster Seat 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 Booster Seat.

• 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 Booster Seat off the vehicle seat. In a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash, the Booster

Seat could slide and potentially cause serious injury.

• Never use a second-hand Booster Seat 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.chicco.ca.

NEED HELP?

Need Help Securing Your Booster Seat?

The following sources are available to help ensure your Booster Seat is properly installed:

• Contact Chicco by visiting our website at www.chicco.ca or calling our Customer Service 1-800-667-8184. Please have Model number and date of manufacture when you call. These are located on a label on the bottom of the Booster Seat.

• Refer to your vehicle manual for Booster Seat installation tips.

BOOSTER SEAT OVERVIEW

BOOSTER SEAT COMPONENTS

Armrest

Lap Belt Guide

Cup Holder

BOOSTER SEAT COMPONENTS

Shoulder Positioning Clip & Webbing

Carry Handle

User Guide Storage

Shoulder Belt Clip Storage

BOOSTER SEAT OVERVIEW

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE

WARNING! Backless Mode use of this Booster Seat is ONLY for children who meet ALL of the requirements shown here. If the child is not within these requirements because the child is too small, select a different child seat.

To ensure a correct installation of the Booster Seat, you must follow the step by step instructions in this user guide.

Chicco recommends that children ride in a car seat with a 5-point harness for as long as possible. For the best protection, keep the child in a car seat with a 5-point harness up to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer.

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE

Backless Booster Mode:

18-50 kg (40 – 110 lbs)

Use Backless Mode with children:

• Who are at least four years old.

• Who weigh between 18-50 kg (40 and 110 lbs).

• Who are 97-145 cm (38- 57 inches) tall,

child’s ears are below vehicle seat.

• Who demonstrate an ability to sit relatively still and properly in a seat belt at all times.

See Adjusting Shoulder Positioning Clip Height on page 22.

18 kg

(40 lbs)

BACKLESS

50 kg

(110 lbs)

BOOSTER SEAT OVERVIEW

VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS

WARNING! WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT, DO NOT PLACE THIS BOOSTER SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A FRONTAL AIR BAG, UNLESS THE AIR BAG CAN BE TURNED OFF.

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

VEHICLE INFORMATION

Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this Booster Seat. Only forward-facing vehicle seats can be used with this Booster Seat. Never use side or rear facing seats. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.

This Booster Seat must be installed in a vehicle seat with a 3-point seat belt (shoulder belt and lap belt). NEVER use lap belt only.

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS

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 booster seats.

Shoulder belt with switchable retractor:

Refer to your vehicle owners manual for information regarding switchable retractors and booster seat use.

The following types of vehicle belts MUST NOT be used to install this Booster Seat.

If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating position, you must choose another vehicle seating position.

1 2 3

Inﬂatable seat belts:

Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for use with this Booster Seat.

1. Never use a Lap belt with motorized Shoulder belt.

This booster seat can only be used in these classes of vehicles: passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger cars (SUV, CUV, mini-van) and trucks that have vehicle lap/shoulder belts.

2. Never use vehicle belts that are attached to the door or that move along a track.

3. Never use a Lap-only belt.

VEHICLE INFORMATION

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION

Assemble the Cup Holder

Match up the letter (L or R) on the bottom of the Cup Holder with the matching letter on the Booster Seat and insert the Cup Holder into the correct side.

Make sure the Cup Holder lip ﬁts behind the groove on the Booster Seat bottom, as shown.

ASSEMBLY

Lip

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION

USING SHOULDER POSITIONING CLIP

The Shoulder Positioning Clip is stored under the Booster Seat.

Remove the Shoulder Positioning Clip and Strap stored underneath seat.

Place the Booster Seat onto the vehicle seat.

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE

USING SHOULDER POSITIONING CLIP

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE

SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER

Place the child into the Booster, making sure the child is sitting with his/her back

against the vehicle seat back.

Child’s ears must be below vehicle seat back or vehicle head restraint when sitting on Booster Seat. Refer to page 13.

Route the lap belt UNDER the 1st Armrest, across the child’s thighs.

Then route the lap belt UNDER the 2nd Armrest and the shoulder belt OVER the 2nd Armrest closest to the vehicle buckle, as shown.

Buckle the seat belt.

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE

SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE

SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER

To adjust the Shoulder Positioning Clip. Pull the clip up or down to adjust the Shoulder Positioning Clip to be at child’s shoulder.

Slide the vehicle shoulder belt through the Shoulder Positioning Clip (as shown). Shoulder

Positioning Clip must be at child’s shoulder. If necessary, re-adjust the location of the Clip to ensure that the seat belt lays ﬂat and snug across the child’s chest and the lap belt lays ﬂat and snug across the child’s thighs.

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE

SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE

SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER

Child is now secured correctly, as shown.

When using this Booster, you must use the Shoulder Positioning Clip until the seat belt naturally lays ﬂat across the center of the child’s shoulder.

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE

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