User manual CHICCO KEYFIT 30

[. . . ] TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Use Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Registration & Recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Base Features . . . . Base. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . Storage. Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . Recline. Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . LATCH. Removal. &. Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14. . . . . Shoulder. Belt. Lockoff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Carrier Features . . . Carrier. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . Harness. Buckle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . Chest. Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . Harness. Adjuster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . Handle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . Canopy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . Newborn. Insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . Head. Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . Carrier/Base. Attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Securing Child In Carrier . . . . Child. Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . Changing. Harness. Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . Securing. Child. in. Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . Safety. Tips. for. Securing. Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . Secure. Child. Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Vehicle Information . . . . Unsafe. Vehicle. Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . Installation. Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Installation with Base . . . LATCH. or. Vehicle. Belt?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . Installation. Using. Vehicle. Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . Installation. . Using. LATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 . . . Uninstalling. Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, . 36 Installation without Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Installation in Aircraft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cleaning and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 SAFE USE CHECKLIST YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU! [. . . ] If vehicle is not on a level surface, check the level line on the carrier. It must be level with the ground. 2 g d a 12 13 LATCH REMOVAL & STORAGE 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. SHOULDER BELT LOCKOFF 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. 1 . Do not put the shoulder belt. 1 Removing LATCH: 1 . Pull LATCH Connectors. out. of. Storing LATCH: 2 . Insert LATCH Connectors. into. storage. pockets. 3 . Pull LATCH Pull Strap. to. store. in. Pull. Strap. Storage. Pocket. 1 2 3 . Firmly slide shoulder belt. more. information. ) 23 3 4 Refer to "Installation Using Vehicle Belt" on page 32 for detailed installation instructions. When not using LATCH, the LATCH Connectors and Pull Strap MUST be stored properly to allow Carrier to attach securely to Base. 14 15 CARRIER OVERVIEW a . Release. Handle b . Harness. Strap c . Splitter d . Side. Hook. canopy. from. rear. of. pad. . Release bow from canopy mount on opposite side of carrier if using carrier without canopy. Use. Newborn. Insert. to. provide. infants. The harness height may have to be changed to fit your child. Before using insert, read the instructions on "Changing Harness Height" and "Securing Child in Carrier" 1 2 b To replace canopy, reverse. previous. To extend/retract visor b . To. retract. the. visor, . gently. push. it. extended. position. To Install Insert in Carrier 1 . Pull End of Buckle. through. insert. firmly. into. bottom. of. carrier. . Top of insert should always be BELOW the lower harness slots. 3 c 3 . When properly installed, the. Newborn. Insert. and. harness. should. look. like. drawing. ONLY USE Insert with infants who weigh between 4 and 11 lbs. NEVER USE Insert if child weighs more than 11 lbs! 20 21 HEAD SUPPORT CARRIER/BASE ATTACHMENT a 1 . To secure carrier to base, . infant's. head. . . a . Head support. can. be. used with. or. without. newborn. insert. b . To Install Head Support, . pull. Pull up on Carrier to verify that it is securely latched. If using a blanket/cover, make sure it does not interfere with attachment hooks. 2 . To release carrier from base, pull. release. handle. while. lifting. 2 . Fastener. Tabs. through. slots. and. of. carrier. . Fastener Tabs must always connect through slots ABOVE the slots used for harness. b Be sure to hold carrier securely with both hands when removing. NEVER use head support with harness in upper slots. [. . . ] Base. from. vehicle. both. Belt. Guides, . and. buckle. the. vehicle. belt. 3 . Tighten Vehicle Belt while. pushing. Carrier. firmly. into vehicle. seat. . Storing LATCH Insert LATCH Connectors into storage pockets. 2 . Roll LATCH Pull Strap. and. Put the vehicle belt in the locked mode, see vehicle owner's manual for more information. 34 b 1 a 2 . a . A tightly rolled towel may be used under the front edge of the Carrier if needed to adjust the angle of the Carrier. [. . . ]