Chicco MYFIT User Manual

IS0154E_07

Harness+Booster

User Guide

For future use,
STORE USER GUIDE in
compartment at front of base.

©2018 Artsana USA, Inc. 10/18

www.chiccousa.com

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

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

Child Restraint Components 16
LATCH and Tether Storage 20
Selecting Harness/Booster Mode 22
Adjusting Crotch Strap 26
Adjusting Headrest 28
Adjusting Recline 30
Cup Holder 32

VEHICLE INFORMATION

Vehicle Seating Positions 34
Vehicle Seat Belts Harness Mode 36
Vehicle Seat Belts Booster Mode 38
What is LATCH? 40
What is a Tether? 42

HARNESS MODE

Harness Setup 44
Install Using LATCH 50
Install Using LAP-SHOULDER BELT 58
Install Using LAP BELT ONLY 64
Securing Child with Harness 70
Securing Child Checklist 82

BOOSTER MODE

Booster Seat Setup 84
Booster Seat Installation 96
Securing Child in Booster Seat 102
Convert to Harness Mode 108
Securing Child Checklist 110

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Installation on an Aircraft 112
Cleaning and Maintenance 114

REGISTRATION AND RECALL 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:

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 CHILD GUIDELINES

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HARNESS MODE is designed for children who are at least 2 years old.

ONLY use this Child Restraint if the child meets BOTH of the following

Weight and Height requirements:

• Weight is between 25 and 65 pounds (11.4 and 29.5 kg).

• Height is 54 inches (137 cm) tall or less.

BOOSTER MODE is designed for children who are at least 4 years old.

ONLY use this Child Restraint if the child meets ALL of the following

requirements:

• Weight is between 40 and 100 pounds (18 and 45.3 kg).

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

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

Select

Forward -Facing

HARNESS MODE on page 22.

HARNESS MODE

NO LATCH

25 lbs. 30 lbs. 40 lbs. 65 lbs. 100 lbs.

(11.4 kg) (13.6 kg) (18 kg) (29.5 kg) (45.3 kg)

BOOSTER MODE

Select
Forward-Facing

BOOSTER MODE on page 24.

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SAFE USE CHECKLIST

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!

Make sure your child meets the age, weight, and height requirements:

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

Ensure that the Child Restraint is properly leveled when installed:

HARNESS MODE requirements on page 48

BOOSTER MODE requirements on page 98

Check for a snug fit in your car when using in HARNESS MODE :

Choose the proper Child Restraint configuration:

HARNESS MODE requirements on page 23

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.

BOOSTER MODE requirements on page 25

Secure your child:

Select a safe seating location in your car:

HARNESS MODE requirements on page 35

HARNESS MODE requirements on page 70

BOOSTER MODE requirements on page 102

BOOSTER MODE requirements on page 35

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

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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.

• This Child Restraint is not intended for use outside of the vehicle.

Make Sure Child Fits This Child Restraint

• Use ONLY in
whose height is 54 inches (137 cm) or less. Determine the right installation setup for your child’s age, weight and
height.

HARNESS MODE with children who weigh between 25 lbs (11.4 kg) and 65 lbs (29.5 kg) and

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Make Sure Child Fits This Child Restraint

• Use ONLY in

whose height is 38 - 57 inches (97 - 145 cm). Determine the right installation setup for your child’s age, weight,
height and ability to sit properly at all times.

• Snugly adjust the harness around your child. A loose harness could cause the child to be ejected in a sudden
stop or crash, resulting in serious injury or death.

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

BOOSTER MODE with children who weigh between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 100 lbs (45.3 kg) and

Secure Child Properly

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

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

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WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Secure Child Properly

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

injured.

• Do not allow children to play in or around the Child Restraint.

• ALWAYS keep child properly secured whenever child is in Child Restraint.

• Position Lap-Shoulder Belt on your child in this Booster Seat. 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 on child in this Booster Seat. The belt must be kept snug
across child’s thighs and resting on the shoulder and across the center of the chest.

Install Child Restraint Correctly

• DO NOT 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 owner’s manual for information on
your child restraint installation.

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Install Child Restraint Correctly

• 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 rear facing, side facing or on the back of a folded down vehicle seat.

• ALWAYS use this Child Restraint in the forward-facing orientation.

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

available OR the vehicle seat belt when used in harness mode. Refer to Page 5 for proper use/child weight
limits when installing with LATCH.

• DO NOT use the lower anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) with the internal
harness of the Child Restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg).

• NEVER use this seat in booster mode with only a Vehicle Lap Belt.

• Use ONLY the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this Booster Seat.

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

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WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Install Child Restraint Correctly

• ALWAYS secure this seat, with the LATCH system or the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt when unoccupied. It

could injure other occupants in a sudden stop or crash.

• ALWAYS use the top tether strap on this Child Restraint when used in harness mode, if a tether anchor is

available.

• NEVER use Child Restraint in a vehicle seating position where it cannot be secured tightly when installed for

harness mode. A loosely installed Child Restraint will not protect your child in a crash.

• DO NOT install this Child Restraint using an inflatable seat belt for harness mode. 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 Child Restraint to a position with a suitable seat belt type. Refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual for instructions for use with this Booster Seat.

Ensure Child’s Safety When Using Child Restraint

• STRANGULATION HAZARD: Your child can strangle in a loose Restraint Harness. Never leave your child
unattended in the vehicle.

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 8 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.

• Never use the harness or adjuster strap to lift or carry this Child Restraint. Always carry this Child Restraint
by the tether strap or shell.

• Do not modify your Child Restraint.

• NEVER remove harness from Child Restraint without the proper removal and installation instructions

available from Chicco USA. Contact us by visiting the Chicco website at www.chiccousa.com or
call 1-877-424-4226.

• 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?

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• 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 such as
a noodle or towel. 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.

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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CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

Booster Shoulder

Chest Clip

Crotch Strap Pad

Harness

Release Button

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Harness

Adjustment

Strap

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Belt Guide

Harness

Strap

Adjustment Handle

Recline

Shoulder Pads

Chest Clip Pads

Harness Buckle

LATCH Storage
Compartment

Booster
Belt Path

Cup Holder

Cup Holder
Release Button

Bubble Level

Indicator

Vehicle Belt

Lock-Off

Recline Position

Indicator

LATCH Adjuster

Tether

Strap

Headrest
Adjustment Tab

Vehicle Belt
Lock-Off

Tether
Storage

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CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

TETHER:

Tether Strap

A

B

Tether Strap Adjuster

C

Tether Hook

LATCH:

LATCH Adjuster

D

LATCH Strap

E

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LATCH Connectors

F

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Tether

LATCH

D

F

A

E

B

C

E

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F

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LATCH AND TETHER STORAGE LATCH AND TETHER STORAGE

Always make sure LATCH Components are properly

stored in the compartments when not in use.

LATCH STORAGE:

Pull forward on the Seat Bottom Pad to locate the LATCH Storage

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Compartment.

Open the compartment door and store both LATCH straps in the

2

compartments. Fold the LATCH straps as show (2a). Make sure the
LATCH Storage Compartment is properly closed before replacing
fabric.

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TETHER STORAGE:

Store Tether in the compartment in the back of Child Restraint

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when not in use. Attach Tether Hook onto bar and pull on strap to
remove slack. Make sure compartment door is properly closed.

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1

2

3

2a

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SELECT HARNESS MODE

SELECT HARNESS MODE

WARNING! HARNESS MODE 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 because they are too small, select a different
child seat (select a rear facing child restraint). If the child is not within these
requirements because the child is too large, review the BOOSTER MODE
guidelines on page 25.

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

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Use HARNESS MODE with children:

• Who are at least two years old.

• Who weigh between 25 and 65 lbs
(11.4 – 29.5 kg)

• Who are 54” (137 cm) tall or less.

• When Harness Straps can be positioned
at or above the child’s shoulders*.

See Harness Height
Adjustment on page 74.

25 lbs. 40 lbs. 65 lbs.

(11.4 kg) (18 kg) (29.5 kg)

*

HARNESS MODE

NO LATCH

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

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SELECT BOOSTER MODE SELECT BOOSTER MODE

WARNING! BOOSTER MODE 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 because the child is too small, review the
HARNESS MODE guidelines on page 23.

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Use BOOSTER MODE with children:

• Who are at least four year old.

• Who weigh between 40 and 100 lbs

40 lbs. 100 lbs.

(18 kg) (45.3 kg)

(18 – 45.3 kg).

• Who are 38” to 57” (97 - 145 cm) tall.

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

See Adjusting Shoulder Belt
Guide Height on page 100.

BOOSTER MODE

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ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP

Undo the Chest Clip and Buckle Tongues. Remove Crotch Strap Pad (see

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page 92). Pull forward on the Seat Bottom pad and push the Crotch
Strap through the slot on the Seat Bottom pad.

With the Crotch Strap in the Position 1 (2a), guide the Crotch Strap

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forward through the Crotch Strap compartment (2b) and pull the Crotch
Strap into Position 2 (2c). Thread Crotch Strap through the correct
crotch strap opening and reposition the Seat Bottom pad. Reverse this
step to move the Crotch Strap back to Position 1.

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2a

2b 2c

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ADJUSTING HEADREST ADJUSTING HEADREST

Correctly fit the Child Restraint to your child by adjusting the Headrest.

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Pull up on the Headrest Adjustment Tab located on the back of the Child
Restraint, and adjust the Headrest up or down.

Make sure the Headrest is locked into position. Release the Headrest
Adjustment Tab and slightly raise/lower the Headrest until you hear a

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click, indicating that the Headrest is locked into position.

The Headrest has 9 height positions to allow the Child Restraint to grow with
your child. Ensure that the child’s head is positioned correctly within the
Headrest and that the Shoulder Belt is positioned correctly at or just above
the child’s shoulders.

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1

2

“CLICK”

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1

2

3

4

ADJUSTING RECLINE ADJUSTING RECLINE

Squeeze the Recline Adjustment Handle on the front of the Child

1

Restraint and adjust to a upright or reclined position, as desired (1a).

1a

Make sure the seat is in a locked position and that the bubble level is
between the lines for the appropriate installation mode.

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1

1

2

4

3

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CUP HOLDER CUP HOLDER

R

WARNING - Do NOT use Cup Holder to hold hot liquids.

PLASTIC CONTAINERS ONLY - No glass or metal containers. Only
use cups with less than 12 oz. (355 ml) capacity. Never place sharp
or pointed objects in Cup Holder. In a crash these objects could hit
you or your child and cause serious injuries.

1

R

L

Lip

ATTACHING THE CUP HOLDER:

Match the “R” and “L” Cup Holders to the Child Restraint, as shown.

1

Slide the Cup Holder into the Child Restraint. Make sure the Cup Holder

2

Lip fits behind the groove on the Child Restraint, as shown. Push down
on the Cup Holder until it clicks into place. Repeat for the other side.

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

REMOVING THE CUP HOLDER

To remove, press the button located on the bottom edge of the Cup

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Holder. Lift up to remove.

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2

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

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VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS

VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS

VEHICLE INFORMATION

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THIS CHILD RESTRAINT 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.

WARNING! WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT, DO NOT PLACE

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 should be used with this

Child Restraint.

Make sure no more than 3 inches
of the Child Restraint base is past
the edge of the vehicle seat.

Do not use on a folded
down vehicle seat back.

When using the seat in BOOSTER MODE,
always install in a vehicle seat with a
3-point seat belt (shoulder belt and lap
belt). NEVER use lap belt only.

VEHICLE INFORMATION

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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS - HARNESS MODE

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS - HARNESS MODE

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

HARNESS MODE

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. For simplest installation use LATCH - Refer to page 40 for details.

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/

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switched mode.

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

.

Restraint in HARNESS MODE.

seating position, choose another vehicle seating position OR use LATCH if available.

1 2 3

4

1. Motorized (automatic) vehicle belts.

If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen

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4. Non-Locking (ELR) Lap Belts.

2. Door mounted vehicle belts. 5. Inflatable seat belts.

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

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VEHICLE SEAT BELTS - BOOSTER MODE

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS - BOOSTER MODE

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

BOOSTER MODE

Shoulder belt with switchable retractor:

Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for information regarding switchable
retractors and Booster Seat use.

Inflatable seat belts:

Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for instructions for use with this
Booster Seat.

VEHICLE INFORMATION

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

.

Restraint in BOOSTER MODE.

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

1 2 3

1. Never use a Lap Belt with motorized

Shoulder belt.

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

3. Never use any type of Lap-Only
Belt.

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Vehicle

Top Tether Anchor

Points

Vehicle

Lower Anchor

Points

Vehicle

Seat Crease

(Fig. a) (Fig. b) (Fig. c)

WHAT IS LATCH?

WHAT IS LATCH?

WARNING: This Child Restraint is designed to be used with

lower LATCH 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. In Harness Mode, 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 and two lower anchor

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points. Some vehicle owner’s manuals use 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. Check the vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle top tether anchor locations.

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They may be identified using one of the anchor symbols (fig. b or fig. c).

VEHICLE INFORMATION

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WHAT IS A TETHER?WHAT IS A TETHER?

Vehicle tether anchors can be found in many different locations. Some
of the typical locations are shown here. Refer to your vehicle owner’s
manual for exact locations, anchor identification, and requirements.

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Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to vehicle. Check
your vehicle owner’s manual and look for the tether anchor
symbol as shown. A tether reduces movement of a forward
facing child restraint in a crash and helps to achieve a tight
installation.

Vehicle Roof

Rear Shelf

Back Wall

Vehicle Floor

Back of Seat

VEHICLE INFORMATION

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LEVEL

SL O P E

HARNESS SETUP

IF TETHER ANCHOR IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR VEHICLE - Before placing

1

the Child Restraint in the vehicle, remove Tether from the tether
compartment. If a tether anchor is not available, the Tether
should be stored properly (See page 20).

See page 34 for “Vehicle Seating Positions” before installing. Make sure the

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vehicle is on a level surface, if possible.

HARNESS SETUP

1

TILT

HARNESS MODE

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HARNESS MODE

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3

Place the Child Restraint on the vehicle seat making sure the installation
lines (located on the Seat Base) are PARALLEL with the vehicle seating
surface.

Check that the headrest of the vehicle seat does not interfere with the

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Headrest of the Child Restraint.

If the vehicle headrest pushes the Child Restraint forward, check your
vehicle owner’s manual to see if the headrest removal is permitted. If so,
follow the vehicle owner’s manual to remove the headrest. If it is not

HARNESS MODE

permitted, raise the vehicle headrest or move the Child Restraint to a
different vehicle seating location.

HARNESS SETUP

3

Vehicle
Seating
Surface

HARNESS SETUP

4

HARNESS MODE

Installation

Lines

46

47

HARNESS MODE

L E V E L

SL OP E

SL O P E

1

2

3

4

SL OP E

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HARNESS SETUP

With the Child Restraint facing forward on selected vehicle seat; make

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sure it is not blocking the vehicle belt buckle. Lay Tether Strap over
the back of the vehicle seat.

Installation on a Level Surface: Locate the Bubble Level Indicator

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label and re-adjust the seat recline to any position that the Bubble

L E V E L

falls between the lines.

Installation on a Slope: If vehicle is on a slope, adjust the seat
recline to position 3 or position 4 only.

SL O P E

Check to make sure the install line has remained parallel to the vehicle

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seating surface (see step 3 pg. 47).

Installation Options:

• LATCH installation continued on page 50.

• Lap-Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 58.

• Lap Belt Only installation continued on page 64.

HARNESS SETUP

5

6

HARNESS MODE

6

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INSTALL USING LATCH

Do not use the LATCH anchors of the Child Restraint anchorage system

with the internal harness of the child restraint when restraining a child
weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg). Always use the Top Tether.

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.

If LATCH anchors are out and in correct position skip to Step 6 (pg

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54). Undo the snap attaching the Armrest Fabric to the Backrest Seat

HARNESS MODE

Pad. Repeat this step for the other side.

Pull forward on the Seat Bottom Pad and lift up on the Backrest Seat

2

Pad to locate the LATCH Storage Compartment.

Open the compartment door and remove LATCH straps.

3

INSTALL USING LATCH

1 2 3

HARNESS MODE

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INSTALL USING LATCH

Thread the LATCH connectors behind the seat fabric and out the side

4

openings on the seat back, as shown.

Loosen BOTH LATCH Adjuster straps to their full length.

Make sure the LATCH straps lay flat against the seat back (5a). If the

5

straps are twisted they will not move freely from side to side. Then
close the LATCH Connector Storage compartment door and replace
BOTH seat pads (5b). Make sure to re-attach both snaps on the
Backrest Seat Pad to the Armrest Fabric.

INSTALL USING LATCH

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5b

5a

HARNESS MODE

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HARNESS MODE

5b

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INSTALL USING LATCH

Reminder: If using Tether Strap, make sure to lay it over the seat before installing in
LATCH mode. “IF TETHER ANCHOR IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR VEHICLE - Before placing the
Child Restraint in the vehicle, remove Tether from the tether compartment. If a tether
anchor is not available, the Tether should be stored properly.”

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

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Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars.

INSTALL USING LATCH

6

HARNESS MODE

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“CLICK”

“CLICK”

Do not install by this

method for a child weighing
more than 40 lbs (18 kg).

HARNESS MODE

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INSTALL USING LATCH

While pushing down on the Child Restraint (7a), pull on the LATCH

7

Adjuster strap to tighten (7b).

Locate Tether Anchor in your vehicle. Attach Tether Hook and pull Tether

8

Adjuster strap to tighten.

INSTALL USING LATCH

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HARNESS MODE

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CHECK YOUR WORK

Hold Child Restraint at each side near forward-facing vehicle belt path. 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 Bubble is between lines on label. If necessary, loosen the LATCH and
Tether Straps, re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child
Restraint is installed properly.

Check installation before every use!

7a

8

HARNESS MODE

7b

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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

Undo the snap attaching the Armrest Fabric to the Backrest Seat Pad.

1

Repeat this step for the other side.

Route vehicle lap-shoulder belt through the red HARNESS MODE

2

seat belt path on the side of Child Restraint.

1

INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

2

HARNESS MODE

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HARNESS MODE

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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

Lift up on the Backrest Seat Pad. Pass the vehicle belt along the back

3

of the Child Restraint and pull the vehicle belt down through the red

HARNESS MODE seat belt path on the opposite side of the Child

Restraint.

Buckle the vehicle belt. Replace the Backrest Seat Pad, make sure to

4

re-attach the snaps on the Backrest Seat Pad to the Armrest Fabric.

INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

43

HARNESS MODE

60

HARNESS MODE

“CLICK”

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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

5

6

7

HARNESS MODE

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While pushing down on the Child Restraint (5a) pull the vehicle shoulder
belt (5b) to tighten vehicle lap belt.

While still pulling the shoulder belt tight, slide the vehicle shoulder belt
into the Lock-Off. Always use the Lock-Off on the opposite side of the
vehicle belt buckle.

Locate Tether anchor in your vehicle. Attach Tether Hook. Pull Tether
Adjuster strap to tighten.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Hold Child Restraint at each side near FORWARD-FACING vehicle belt path. Pull

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side to side and forward. Vehicle belt should remain tight and Child Restraint
should not move more than 1” (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.

Make sure Bubble is between lines on label. If necessary, loosen the vehicle belt



and Tether, re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child
Restraint is installed properly.

Check installation before every use!



5b

6

5a

HARNESS MODE

7

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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

Undo the snap attaching the Armrest Fabric to the Backrest Seat Pad.

1

Repeat this step for the other side.

Route vehicle lap belt through the red HARNESS MODE seat belt

2

path on the side of Child Restraint.

INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

2

1

HARNESS MODE

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HARNESS MODE

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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

Lift up on the Backrest Seat Pad. Pass the vehicle belt along the back

3

of the Child Restraint and pull the vehicle belt down through the red

HARNESS MODE seat belt path on the opposite side of the Child

Restraint.

Buckle the vehicle belt. Replace the Backrest Seat Pad, make sure to

4

re-attach the snaps on the Backrest Seat Pad to the Armrest Fabric.

INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

3 4

HARNESS MODE

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HARNESS MODE

“CLICK”

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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

While pushing down on the Child Restraint (5a) pull the loose end of

5

the vehicle lap belt (5b) to tighten.

Locate Tether anchor in your vehicle. Attach Tether Hook. Pull Tether

6

Adjuster strap to tighten.

INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY



HARNESS MODE

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CHECK YOUR WORK

Hold Child Restraint at each side near FORWARD-FACING vehicle belt path. Pull
side to side and forward. Vehicle belt should remain tight and Child Restraint
should not move more than 1” (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.

Make sure Bubble is between lines on label. If necessary, loosen the vehicle belt
and Tether, re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child
Restraint is installed properly.

Check installation before every use!

5a

5b

6

HARNESS MODE

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SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

1

2

3

HARNESS MODE

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If Crotch Strap is under child, it will need to be re-positioned. Refer to
page 26 “Adjusting Crotch Strap”.

Loosen Harness by pressing Harness Release Button on the front of the
Child Restraint and pulling out on both of the Harness Straps.

Unbuckle Harness by pressing the button on Harness Buckle and pulling
out both Buckle Tongues.

Open Chest Clip by squeezing both buttons in the middle of the clip and
pulling apart.

1

2

HARNESS MODE

3

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SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

Place child in Child Restraint with child’s back flat against the back of the

4

seat. Pull Harness Straps over the child’s shoulders and around the child’s
waist. Make sure there are no twists in Harness Strap.

Clothing, such as bulky winter coats that interfere with the proper
placement or adjustment of the Harness system should never be used.
Make sure the Harness Straps lie flat on the child’s shoulders, are
adjusted snugly so that clothing is compressed and the child cannot lean
forward, and the Chest Clip is at arm level.

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

4

HARNESS MODE

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HARNESS MODE

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SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

Adjust Harness Strap height position up or down by pulling up on

5

the Headrest Adjustment Tab on the back of the Child Restraint and
moving the Headrest up or down. Position the Harness Straps at or
just above the child’s shoulders.

Make sure Headrest locks into position before tightening Harness.

Harness may need to be loosened to move the Headrest up.

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

5

HARNESS MODE

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HARNESS MODE

AT OR ABOVE

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SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

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

6

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

HARNESS MODE

6a

“CLICK”

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

6b

HARNESS MODE

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77

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

Fasten Chest Clip by snapping both sides together; listen for a click.

7

Push Chest Clip, Chest Clip Pads and Shoulder Pads down away from

8

the child’s neck and towards the Harness Buckle. Remove slack from
the waist strap and pull up on both shoulder straps.

HARNESS MODE

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

7 8

WARNING - Chest Clip Pads must always be used in HARNESS

MODE. Damaged or removed Chest Clip Pads could result in serious
injury or death.

“CLICK”

HARNESS MODE

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79

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

Tighten the harness by pulling slowly on Harness Adjustment Strap until

9

the harness is snug on child (9a). If you can pinch a fold in the strap at
the child’s shoulders, harness is too loose (9b). If the harness is too loose
pull the Harness Adjuster strap more.

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

10

Chest Clip Pads up to center of child’s chest, level with the armpits.

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

9a 10

HARNESS MODE

80

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

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

9b

HARNESS MODE

81

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SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST

SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST

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

HARNESS MODE

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

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

Check the height of the Harness Straps: Make sure to position the Harness Straps at or
above the child’s shoulders.

AT OR ABOVE

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



with the armpits.

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



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

Never secure child in Child Restraint with child wrapped in a blanket. To keep child warm,



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

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

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

HARNESS MODE

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BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

BOOSTER MODE

84

Store the Harness Straps and Crotch Strap properly when using the Child
Restraint in BOOSTER MODE.

Completely loosen Harness by pressing Harness Release Button on

1

the front of the Child Restraint and pulling out on both of the Harness
Straps as far as possible. Then unbuckle the Chest Clip and Harness
Buckle.

Unhook BOTH elastic straps on the back of the Child Restraint.

2

1

2

BOOSTER MODE

85

BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

Pull the fabric out from the groove around the Child Restraint. Repeat

3

for the other side.

BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

BOOSTER MODE

86

Unhook the elastic strap from the side hook (4a) and the top hook

4

(4b) located near the vehicle belt path. Repeat for the other side.

3

4a

4b

BOOSTER MODE

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5

6

7

BOOSTER MODE

BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

Undo the snap attaching the Armrest Fabric to the Backrest Seat Pad.
Repeat this step for the other side.

Remove the Backrest Seat Pad from the Child Restraint.

Lift up on the Headrest Pad, as shown.

5

6

BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

7

BOOSTER MODE

88

89

BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

Connect the Chest Clip together and slide it down to the buckle

8

tongues. Insert the Chest Clip and the buckle tongues into the
compartment at the bottom of the Seat Back.

Remove the Shoulder Pads and store them in the compartment for

9

later use.

8

BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

9

BOOSTER MODE

90

BOOSTER MODE

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BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

Remove the Crotch Strap Pad by pushing the fabric Tab through the

10

slot on the BACK of the Harness Buckle (10a). Then pull Tab out of
the FRONT (10b) and remove Crotch Strap Pad (10c).

Thread the Crotch Strap through the slot in the seat pad and pull

11

forward on the Seat Bottom pad to locate the Crotch Strap
compartment.

BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

10a

11

10b

10c

BOOSTER MODE

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BOOSTER MODE

93

BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

To Store the Crotch Strap, fit the Crotch Strap buckle into the Crotch

12

Strap compartment, which is located next to the crotch strap
adjustment slots in the seat base (12a).

13

Repeat Booster Seat Setup Steps 2-6 (on pages 84-88) in REVERSE
to re-attach the Backrest Seat Pad.

14

Reposition the Headrest Pad, as shown.

12

13

BOOSTER SEAT SETUP

14

BOOSTER MODE

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12a

BOOSTER MODE

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

LEVEL

SL O P E

1

2

3

BOOSTER MODE

BOOSTER INSTALLATION

See page 35 for “Vehicle Seating Positions” before installing. Make sure
the vehicle is on a level surface, if possible.

Place the Booster Seat on the vehicle seat making sure the installation lines
(located on the Seat Base) are PARALLEL with the vehicle seating
surface.

Check that the headrest of the vehicle seat does not interfere with the
Headrest of the Booster Seat.

2

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

3

BOOSTER MODE

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If the vehicle headrest pushes the Child Restraint forward, check your
vehicle owner’s manual to see if the headrest removal is permitted. If so,
follow the vehicle owner’s manual to remove the headrest. If it is not
permitted, raise the vehicle headrest or move the Child Restraint to a
different vehicle seating location.

Vehicle
Seating
Surface

Installation

Lines

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L E V E L

SL OP E

SL OP E

BOOSTER INSTALLATIONBOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

SL O P E

1

2

3

4

4

Make sure the Child Restraint is not blocking the vehicle belt buckle.

Installation on a Level Surface: Locate the Bubble Level Indicator
label and re-adjust the seat recline to any position that the Bubble

L E V E L

falls between the lines.

Installation on a Slope: If vehicle is on a slope, re-adjust the seat
recline to position 3 or 4 only.

SL O P E

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

4

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BOOSTER MODE

BOOSTER MODE

4

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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

BOOSTER MODE

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Use of LATCH and Top Tether in BOOSTER MODE is completely optional. If LATCH and
or Tether is not used, make sure the LATCH Straps are properly stored. See page 20.

If using LATCH, locate the LATCH Connector Storage compartment and
remove LATCH straps. Make sure LATCH Adjuster strap is loosened to its full

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

5

Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars and pull tight.

6

Locate the Tether, attach to Tether anchor bar, and pull tight.

See page 50-53

.

If the seat is not secured with both the LATCH anchors and Top Tether, the seat
must be secured with the vehicle Lap-Shoulder belt when not in use.

5

6

BOOSTER MODE

“CLICK”

“CLICK”

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SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT

1

Place the child into the Child Restraint, making sure the child is sitting
with his/her back against the Backrest.

The Shoulder Belt guide must be positioned at or just slightly above the

2

child’s shoulders. If not, adjust the Headrest to the proper height.

page 28 for adjusting the Headrest Height.

See

1

SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT

2

BOOSTER MODE

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BOOSTER MODE

103

SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT

Route the lap belt UNDER the 1st Armrest and across the child’s

3

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

Buckle the vehicle belt.

4

SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT

43

BOOSTER MODE

104

BOOSTER MODE

“CLICK”

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SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT

Slide the shoulder belt between the Headrest and the side of the Seat

5

back (5a). Thread the shoulder belt through the orange Shoulder Belt
Guide (5b), located at the bottom of the headrest. Make sure the
Shoulder belt lays flat and is not twisted (5c).

The seat belt can remain in the Shoulder Belt Clip until the seat is removed
from the vehicle.

5a

SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER SEAT

5b

5c

BOOSTER MODE

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Ensure the child is secured correctly, as shown.

6

Check that the shoulder belt is snug on the child’s shoulder and that it does
not rub on the neck. It should lie flat across the child’s chest and middle
of shoulder. The Shoulder Belt Guide should never be below the child’s
shoulder. If necessary, adjust the Child Restraint Headrest to achieve a
proper fit.

6

BOOSTER MODE

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CONVERT TO HARNESS MODE

To convert the Booster Mode back to Harness Mode, remove the Backrest

1

Seat Pad and lift the Headrest Pad. (Refer to pages 84-89 and complete
steps 2-6)

Lift up on the Harness Straps and slide out the Chest Clips first, followed

2

by the Buckle tongues.

Lift the Backrest Seat Pad and insert the Crotch Strap into the
appropriate opening and then press the padding into place. Make sure
the Harness Straps are arranged into the Seat Pad Grooves. Re-attach the

BOOSTER MODE

Shoulder Pads.

3

Replace the Backrest Seat Pad by following step on page 84-89 in
REVERSE.

Seat Pad
Groove

CONVERT TO HARNESS MODE

2

BOOSTER MODE

Seat Pad
Groove

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SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST

SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST

BOOSTER MODE

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ALWAYS check to make sure vehicle seat belt is securely buckled. If buckle

separates, child could be killed or seriously injured.

Check that the seat belt is not twisted.

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DO NOT

seat or between the child and the Booster Seat. Avoid bulky clothing that interferes with proper
seat belt placement. In the event of an accident, the Booster Seat may not operate correctly.

use anything (pillows, blankets, etc.) between the Booster Seat and the vehicle

Slide the shoulder belt through the orange Shoulder Belt Guide.



Do not let your child slide forward or downward while in the Booster Seat.



Never use the vehicle belt in any position other than those indicated in this User Guide!



To avoid injury to others, ALWAYS secure this child restraint in BOOSTER
MODE when unoccupied. An unsecured Booster Seat could injure other
occupants in a sudden stop or crash.

Always secure the unoccupied BOOSTER SEAT with either LATCH system (see page 100) or



with the vehicle belt by following the “Securing Child in BOOSTER SEAT” instructions, see
page 104.

BOOSTER MODE

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When traveling by airplane with your child, Chicco recommends taking
the Child Restraint 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, it will also allow your child to be more comfortable.

• This Child Restraint is certified for aircraft use, in HARNESS MODE ONLY.

Contact the airline prior to travel to discuss their Child Restraint policy.

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

• Install Child Restraint on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle
when using a vehicle lap belt. Reference Lap belt install in Harness Mode on
page 66.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This restraint is NOT certified for aircraft use in BOOSTER MODE.
Aircraft do not have lap-shoulder belts to secure your child.

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INSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFTINSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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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 Harness Adjuster Strap,

Buckle, and LATCH hardware. It may cause them to malfunction.

• Cleaning Softgoods:
Hand wash using mild soap and water, or machine wash in cold
water on delicate cycle using mild detergent. Hang to dry.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Cleaning Plastics:

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

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

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NEVER use Child Restraint without the seat pad.

• Cleaning Cup Holders:
Cup Holder is dishwasher safe on top rack only.

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 Harness:

DO NOT remove the Harness Straps, Chest Clip, and Chest

Clip pads. The Chest Clip Pads can be easily spot cleaned
with warm water and mild soap. Air dry.

• Cleaning LATCH and Adjuster Straps:

Sponge clean using warm water only. Air dry.

• Cleaning Buckle and LATCH Hardware:

Sponge clean, using warm water only. If debris is in buckle,

remove and rinse in warm cup of water only. Air dry.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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