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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Use Checklist.........................................................4 Registration & Recall.....................................................5 Assistance.......................................................................5 Warnings.........................................................................6 Base Features Base Overview...........................................................12 Storage Compartment...............................................
1 2 REGISTRATION & RECALL 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! Please complete the Registration Card that came with your Child Restraint and mail it promptly.
WARNING 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 restraint in a vehicle, be sure to also check the vehicle owner’s manual for information on child restraint installation. NEVER allow others to use this Child Restraint until they have read and understood all instructions in this User Guide.
WARNING Install Restraint Correctly NEVER place this Child Restraint in a vehicle position that has a front airbag. An infant in a rear-facing child restraint could be killed by an airbag. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual before installing this restraint in a seating position with side airbags. 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 Ensure Child’s Safety When Using Carrier 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: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps. ALWAYS use harness. NEVER leave child in carrier when straps are lose or undone. Fall Hazard: Child’s movements can slide carrier. NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated surfaces.
BASE OVERVIEW BASE FEATURES Storage Compartment The Storage Compartment is at the rear of the Base. The User Guide is stored in the Door. a b c d e f g Recline Foot Recline Button Recline Indicator LATCH Connector LATCH Release Lever LATCH Pull Strap Shoulder Belt Lockoff h Carrier Attachment Hook i Pull Strap Storage Pocket j Storage & User Guide DO NOT place heavy or sharp items in the Storage Compartment. They could fly out during a sudden stop or crash, and cause serious injury.
LATCH REMOVAL & STORAGE SHOULDER BELT LOCKOFF This Child Restraint can be safely installed using vehicle belts or LATCH. LATCH is a Child Restraint attachment system that is standard in most vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for details regarding LATCH use in your vehicle. The Shoulder Belt Lockoff is used when installing the Base using your vehicle belts. It locks the vehicle shoulder belt in place, ensuring a stable, secure Base installation.
CARRIER OVERVIEW a b c d e f g h i Release Handle Harness Strap Splitter Side Hook Harness Adjuster Strap Lower Slots f Middle Slots Upper Slots Head Support Fastener Tabs CARRIER OVERVIEW a b c d e f g Carry Handle Canopy Handle Button Neck Pads Harness Straps Seat Pad Adjuster Cover h Head Support g h a i j k l m n o Harness Slots Chest Clip Adjuster Strap Adjuster Button Buckle Newborn Insert Canopy Mount a h i b c b d c f e n i o j d g e m k 16 l 17
CARRIER HARNESS FEATURES HANDLE Handle has 3 LOCKED positions. To rotate to a new position, press both buttons near pivot. Harness Buckle To release buckle tongues, firmly press red button on buckle. To fasten, insert each tongue into buckle, listen for a click and then tug to verify that it is latched. BE SURE handle is LOCKED in “CARRY” position before lifting carrier by handle. An unlocked handle could move unexpectedly, causing injury to child.
CANOPY NEWBORN INSERT To Adjust Canopy, grab bow on both sides and rotate. Detach fastener tabs when rotating toward front of carrier. To Remove Canopy Fabric, pull fabric away from Canopy Mount to expose button. Press button on canopy mount to release end of bow. Slide canopy fabric off bow and detach canopy from rear of pad. a Use Newborn Insert to provide additional support and ensure a secure harness fit for smaller infants. a 1 The harness height may have to be changed to fit your child.
HEAD SUPPORT CARRIER/BASE ATTACHMENT Use head support to provide additional support for a young infants head. a 1 To secure carrier to base, align carrier with base and push firmly into base. Listen for a click. 1 Pull up on Carrier to verify that it is securely latched. Head support can be used with or without newborn insert. a b To Install Head Support, pull Fastener Tabs through slots and then attach together on underside of carrier.
CHILD REQUIREMENTS Child Requirements Children should ride in a REAR-FACING Child Restraint until they’re at least 1 year old AND weigh at least 20 lbs. 1 ONLY use this child restraint if the child meets all of the following requirements: 1 Weight between 4 and 22 pounds (2 and 10 kg). CHANGING HARNESS HEIGHT 1 With child firmly seated in carrier, identify correct slots for harness. Select closest slots AT or BELOW child’s shoulders.
SECURING CHILD IN CARRIER 1 Loosen harness by firmly pressing adjuster button and pulling forward on both straps. 1 SECURING CHILD IN CARRIER 5 Insert buckle tongues into buckle. Listen for a click. 5 Tug on tongues to verify that they are latched. Press button on buckle to release buckle tongues. 2 2 Separate chest clip and spread straps apart. Place child in carrier in seated position. 6 Snap chest clip together and slide away from child’s neck before tightening harness.
SAFETY TIPS FOR SECURING CHILD 1 NEVER secure child in carrier with child dressed in bulky garments or heavy clothing. Heavy clothing can prevent harness from 1 SECURE CHILD CHECKLIST 1 Check Height of Harness Slots 1 Harness straps should always be AT or BELOW child’s shoulders. being properly tightened around child. 2 Check Position of Chest Clip Chest clip should be in center of child’s chest, level with armpits.
VEHICLE INFORMATION This Child Restraint can be securely installed in most vehicles using the vehicle seat belts or LATCH. BUT, there are some vehicle belts and installation positions that are UNSAFE for use with this Restraint. Refer to your Vehicle Owner’s Manual for detailed information about vehicle belts, LATCH, and preferred Restraint installation positions.
INSTALLATION USING VEHICLE BELT INSTALLATION USING VEHICLE BELT LATCH or Vehicle Belt? This Child Restraint can be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH. Use the method that results in the MOST SECURE installation in your vehicle. If using Vehicle Lap Belt only (no Shoulder Belt), make sure that Lap Belt is LOCKED, and that free end of Lap Belt is neatly stored so it DOES NOT INTERFERE with attachment of Carrier to Base.
INSTALLATION USING LATCH INSTALLATION USING LATCH 5 Tighten LATCH Belts by pulling up firmly on LATCH Pull Strap while pressing Base firmly into vehicle seat. LATCH or Vehicle Belt? This Child Restraint can be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH. Use the method that results in the MOST SECURE installation in your vehicle. 1 Remove LATCH Connectors from storage pockets while lifting up on LATCH Release Lever. 6 Store LATCH Pull Strap neatly in Pull Strap Storage Pocket.
INSTALLATION USING LATCH Uninstalling Base Remove Carrier from Base INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE 1 Position Carrier rear facing on vehicle seat, with child properly secured in Carrier. 1 1 Loosen LATCH by lifting the LATCH Release Lever and pulling Base away from vehicle seat back. 2 Move Carrier Seat Pad to expose Belt Guides. 2 3 2 3 Route Vehicle Belt under both Belt Guides, and buckle the vehicle belt.
INSTALLATION IN AIRCRAFT CLEANING & MAINTENANCE This Child Restraint is certified for use in commercial aircraft. Be sure to contact your airline prior to travel, to discuss their Child Restraint policy. Fabrics may be spot-cleaned with mild soap and water, or machine washed in cold water on delicate cycle using mild detergent. Hang to dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. 1 Position Carrier rear facing in aircraft seat, with child properly secured in Carrier.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE NEVER remove Harness or harness components from Carrier. If harness is extremely soiled or damaged, Call Chicco USA to order a replacement. Cleaning Plastics Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap. Towel dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH, solvents, or household cleaners, as they may weaken the plastics. Replacement Parts Many replacement parts are available for your Child Restraint.
