
User Guide for Chicco models including: OneFit, All in One Car Seat, OneFit All in One Car Seat, Car Seat, Seat
31 ott 2021 — Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for instructions for use in Booster Mode. Ensure Child's Safety When Using Child Restraint. • NEVER leave your child ...
All-in-One Car Seat User Guide For future use,STORE USER GUIDE in compartment at rear of base. IS0209E_01 ©2021 Artsana USA, Inc. 06/21 www.chiccousa.com 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: TABLE OF CONTENTS Registration and Recall Child Guidelines Safe Use Checklist Important Warnings Best Practices Need Help? CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW Child Restraint Components Insert Components LATCH and Tether Components/Storage Selecting Rear/Forward-Facing/Booster Cup Holder Crotch Strap Pad Adjusting Crotch Strap Newborn Positioner Headrest Insert VEHICLE INFORMATION Vehicle Seating Positions Vehicle Seat Belts What is LATCH? What is a Tether? 2 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION 4 Rear-Facing Setup 52 6 8 14 15 Install Using LATCH Install Using LAP-SHOULDER BELT Install Using LAP BELT ONLY 56 62 66 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION Forward-Facing Harness Mode Setup 70 16 Install Using LATCH 74 18 Install Using LAP-SHOULDER BELT 80 20 24 30 32 Install Using LAP BELT ONLY SECURING YOUR CHILD Securing Child with Harness 86 90 34 Securing Child Checklist 102 38 BOOSTER INSTALLATION 40 Booster Mode Setup 104 Booster Mode Installation 112 42 44 48 Securing Child in Booster Mode Convert to Harness Mode Securing Child Checklist 118 124 126 50 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Installation on an Aircraft 128 Cleaning and Maintenance 130 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. 2 REGISTRATION AND RECALL PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3 CHILD GUIDELINES This Child Restraint is designed for children ages Birth to 10 years old. ONLY use this Child Restraint if the child meets BOTH of the following Weight and Height requirements: · Weight is between 5 and 100 pounds (2.3 and 45.3 kg). · Height is 57 inches (145 cm) or less. The Newborn Positioner is only for infants who weigh between 5 and 11 pounds (2.3 and 5 kg). See Newborn Positioner on page 38, Headrest Insert on page 40. 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. 4 CHILD GUIDELINES See Select Rear-Facing on page 24. REAR - FACING NEWBORN INSERT 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) 11 lbs. (5 kg) 40 lbs. 25 lbs. (18 kg) (11.4 kg) 65 lbs. 100 lbs. (29.5 kg) (45.3 kg) See Select Forward-Facing FORWARD - FACING HARNESS MODE Harness Mode on page 26. FORWARD - FACING BOOSTER MODE Or Forward-Facing Booster Mode on page 28. 5 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. Choose the proper Child Restraint configuration: REAR-FACING requirements on page 25 FORWARD-FACING HARNESS MODE requirements on page 27 FORWARD-FACING BOOSTER MODE requirements on page 29 Select a safe seating location in your car: Refer to the "Vehicle Seating Positions" section on page 42 and 43. 6 SAFE USE CHECKLIST Ensure that the Child Restraint is properly leveled when installed: REAR-FACING requirements on page 52 FORWARD-FACING HARNESS MODE requirements on page 70 FORWARD-FACING BOOSTER MODE requirements on page 112 Check Child Restraint for a snug fit in your car: 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. Secure your child: Refer to the "Securing Your Child" section on page 90 and 118. 7 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. · This Child Restraint is not intended for use outside of the vehicle. Make Sure Child Fits This Child Restraint · Use only with children who weigh between 5 lbs (2.3 kg) and 100 lbs (45.3 kg) and whose height is 57 inches (145 cm) or less. Determine the right installation setup for your child's age, weight and height. · ONLY USE the Newborn Positioner REAR-FACING and only if the child weighs between 5 and 11 lbs (2.3 and 5 kg). 8 · ONLY USE the Headrest Insert REAR-FACING. IMPORTANT WARNINGS WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR Secure Child Properly · 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. 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 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 Child Restraint. 9 IMPORTANT WARNINGS WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR Install Child Restraint Correctly · WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING, 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. · 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 on a rear-facing or side-facing vehicle seat, 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 the vehicle seat belt. 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) to attach this Child Restraint REAR-FACING when restraining a child weighing more than 35 lbs (15.9 kg) or FORWARD-FACING with the internal harness when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg). 10 · NEVER use this seat in Booster Mode with only a Vehicle Lap Belt. When using in Booster mode, use only the vehicle's Lap and Shoulder Belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat. IMPORTANT WARNINGS WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR Install Child Restraint Correctly · ALWAYS use the top tether strap on this Child Restraint when installed FORWARD-FACING, if a tether anchor is available. NEVER use the top tether strap on this child restraint when installed REAR-FACING. · 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. · Never leave Child Restraint unsecured in your vehicle even when it is unoccupied. It could injure other occupants in a 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 Child Restraint to a position with a suitable seat belt type. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for instructions for use in Booster Mode. Ensure Child's Safety When Using Child Restraint · NEVER leave your child unattended in the vehicle. · STRANGULATION HAZARD: Your child can strangle in a loose Restraint Harness. Never leave a child in the Child Restraint with straps loose or undone. · To prevent ejection or breathing difficulties, proper recline is required. When installing the Child Restraint, check the bubble level on the side of the Child Restraint. 11 IMPORTANT WARNINGS 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 10 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. · 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. 12 IMPORTANT WARNINGS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 13 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 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 14 specifically approved by Chicco. For more information, go to www.chiccousa.com. NEED HELP? 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). 15 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS Chest Clip Harness Strap Adjustment Handle (Head Rest) Bubble Level Indicator (Each Side) Harness Buckle Harness Release Button Shoulder Pads Crotch Strap Pad Harness Adjustment Strap 16 Recline Adjustment Handle Rear-Facing Lock-Off (Each Side) Recline Position Indicator Tether Strap Forward-Facing Lock-Off LATCH Connector Storage SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener (PULL 2nd) CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS Tether Storage Forward-Facing Lock-Off LATCH Connector Storage LATCH Adjuster (PULL 1st) Instruction Manual Storage 17 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW INSERT COMPONENTS INSERT USE: 1 Newborn Positioner 2 Headrest Insert 18 INSERT COMPONENTS 2 Headrest Insert 1 Newborn Positioner 19 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW LATCH AND TETHER COMPONENTS TETHER: A Tether Strap B Tether Strap Adjuster C Tether Hook LATCH: D LATCH Adjuster (PULL 1st) E SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener (PULL 2nd) F LATCH Strap G LATCH Connectors 20 LATCH AND TETHER COMPONENTS A B C Tether LATCH F PULL 2nd E G F PULL 1st D G 21 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW LATCH AND TETHER STORAGE Always make sure LATCH Components are properly 1 stored in the compartments when not in use. LATCH STORAGE: 1 Store each LATCH strap in the compartments located on either side of the Child Restraint base when not in use. Make sure Lower Anchor Connector Storage compartments are properly closed. Fold SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener (Pull 2nd) strap as shown (1a). 1a 2 TETHER STORAGE: Store Tether in the compartment in the back of Child Restraint when not in use. Hook on bar and pull strap to remove slack. Make sure compartment door is properly closed. 22 LATCH AND TETHER STORAGE 2 23 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW SELECT REAR-FACING MODE WARNING! REAR-FACING 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 large, review the FORWARD-FACING HARNESS MODE guidelines on page 26. NEVER turn this Child Restraint FORWARD-FACING with an infant less than one year of age. 24 SELECT REAR-FACING MODE REAR-FACING: With Newborn Positioner: 5  11 lbs (2.3  5 kg) REAR - FACING Without Newborn Positioner: 11  40 lbs (5  18 kg) NEWBORN INSERT 5 lbs. Use REAR-FACING with children: (2.3 kg) 11 lbs. (5 kg) · Who weigh between 5 and 40 lbs (2.3  18 kg). · Who are no taller than 43" (109 cm). · When Harness Straps can be positioned at or below the child's shoulders*. NO LATCH 35 lbs. 40 lbs. (15.9 kg)(18 kg) See Harness Height Adjustment on page 94. * 25 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW SELECT FORWARD-FACING MODE WARNING! FORWARD-FACING 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 the child is too small, review the REAR-FACING guidelines on page 24. If the child is not within these requirements because they are too large, review the BOOSTER MODE guidelines on pg 28. NEVER turn this Child Restraint FORWARD-FACING with an infant less than one year of age. 26 SELECT FORWARD-FACING MODE FORWARD-FACING HARNESS MODE: 25  65 lbs (11.4  29.5 kg) FORWARD - FACING HARNESS MODE Use FORWARD-FACING HARNESS MODE with children: · Who are at least one year old. 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) · Who weigh between 25 and 65 lbs (11.4  29.5 kg). · Who are no taller than 54" (137 cm) OR when the top of the ears are below the top of the Head Rest. · When Harness Straps can be positioned at or above the child's shoulders*. NO LATCH 40 lbs. (18 kg) 65 lbs. (29.5 kg) See Harness Height Adjustment on page 94. * 27 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW 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 FORWARD-FACING HARNESS MODE guidelines on page 26. BOOSTER MODE: 40  100 lbs (18  45.3 kg) SELECT BOOSTER MODE FORWARD - FACING BOOSTER MODE Use BOOSTER MODE with children: · Who are at least four years old. · Who weigh between 40 and 100 lbs 40 lbs. (18 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. 100 lbs. (45.3 kg) See Adjusting Shoulder Belt Guide Height on page 118. 28 29 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CUP HOLDERS 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. ATTACHING THE CUP HOLDER: 1 Match the "R" and "L" Cup Holders to the Child Restraint, as shown. 2 Make sure the fabric is tucked in along the Child Restraint lip to allow the Cup Holder to be attached properly. Line up the Cup Holder pin and the two guides with the openings on the Child Restraint, as shown. Push in and then push down on the Cup Holder until it clicks into place. Repeat for the other side. REMOVING THE CUP HOLDER 3 To remove, press the button located on the bottom edge of the Cup 30 Holder. Lift up to remove. 1 R 3 CUP HOLDERS L 2 Guide Pin 31 CROTCH STRAP PAD 1 Slide the Harness Buckle up through the Crotch Strap Pad. 2 Push the Fabric Tab into the slot in the top layer of padding. CROTCH STRAP PAD 1 2 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW 32 33 ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP Adjust Crotch Strap if strap is underneath child. When moving the child restraint from rear-facing mode to forward-facing mode, the crotch strap must be adjusted to the front position. Back Position Front Position ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP 1a 1b CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW 1 Unbuckle Harness Straps. Remove Crotch Strap Pad and Cup Holders (Refer to page 130 and 30). Undo both the elastic straps on each side (a). Pull out the seat pad fabric edges at the front of the seat and sides. Lift up the seat pad and guide it around and off the adjustment strap (b). 34 Push the seat pad fabric towards the seat back. 35 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP 2 Slide the orange button on the Crotch Strap lock while pulling up on the Crotch Strap to open the compartment (a,b). Then pull the Crotch Strap 2a forward or backward into desired position (c). 3 Close the compartment by pushing down on the door until it locks back into place. Check to make sure compartment is locked by pulling up on the Crotch Strap. Re-attach the seat pad. 36 ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP 2b 2c 3 37 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW NEWBORN POSITIONER WARNING - ONLY use the Newborn Positioner if the child weighs between 5 and 11 lbs (2.3 and 5 kg). 1 WARNING - Headrest Insert must be in place when the Newborn Positioner is used. To ensure a better fit for smaller infants, the Newborn Positioner must be used. Do NOT use any other infant insert or pillows. Only use those provided by Chicco for this Child Restraint. 1 Pull both Harness Straps over the side panels of Newborn Positioner. 2 Push Newborn Positioner firmly into Child Restraint to make sure it is 3a properly positioned. 3 Lift up on the Newborn Positioner and pull Crotch Strap Pad through slot (a). Thread the Harness Buckle up through the slot in the Newborn Positioner and Crotch Strap Pad (b). Make sure the fabric tab on the bottom of the Crotch 38 Strap Pad is tucked into the slot of the Newborn Positioner. NEWBORN POSITIONER 2 3b 39 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW HEADREST INSERT To ensure a better fit for smaller infants, the Headrest Insert must be used. Do NOT use any other infant insert or pillows. Only use those provided by Chicco for this Child Restraint. 1 1 Fold over the Headrest Insert side sections and insert both headrest flaps into the Headrest pockets, as shown. 2 To remove the Headrest Insert, repeat step 1 in REVERSE. Check that Headrest Insert is properly attached before use. 40 HEADREST INSERT 2 41 VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS WARNING! WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING, DO NOT PLACE 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 42 vehicle owner's manual for Child Restraint installation and instructions. 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 should be used with this Child Restraint. Do not use on a folded down vehicle seat back. Make sure no more than 3 inches (76 mm) of the Child Restraint base is past the edge of the vehicle seat. When using the seat as BOOSTER, always install in a vehicle seat with a 3-point seat belt (shoulder belt and lap belt). NEVER use lap belt only. 43 VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE SEAT BELTS RF AND FF The information in this section applies to installation with REAR-FACING and FORWARD-FACING HARNESS MODE vehicle seat belts only. For simplest installation use LATCH - Refer to page 48 for details. 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. When the Child Restraint is rear-facing using the locked/switched mode may cause Child Restraint to tilt. 44 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS RF AND FF 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. 1 2 3 4 5 1. Motorized (automatic) vehicle belts. 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"). 45 VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE SEAT BELTS - BOOSTER 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. 46 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS - BOOSTER 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 3. Never use any type of Lap-Only Shoulder belt. Belt. 2. Never use vehicle belts that are attached to the door or that move along a track. 47 VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE INFORMATION WHAT IS LATCH? WARNING: This Child Restraint is designed to be used with lower 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 and two lower anchor points. Some vehicles owner's manual 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. 48 They may be identified using one of the anchor symbols (fig. b or fig. c). Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points WHAT IS LATCH? Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Vehicle Seat Crease (Fig. a) (Fig. b) (Fig. c) 49 VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE INFORMATION WHAT IS A TETHER? The tether is a strap on your child restraint that connects to a tether anchor in your vehicle. 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 tether anchors can be found in many different locations. Some of the typical locations are shown on the next page. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for exact locations, anchor identification, and requirements. 50 Vehicle Roof Rear Shelf Back Wall Vehicle Floor WHAT IS A TETHER? Back of Seat 51 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING SETUP 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. 1 See page 42 for "Vehicle Seating Positions" before installing. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface, if possible. LEVEL SLOPE 2 Squeeze the Recline Adjustment Handle on front of Child Restraint and pull forward to adjust to a reclined position as shown (a). If a change in recline position is necessary after child restraint is installed, loosen the current method of installation and adjust the recline. Repeat installation steps and refer to pages 54-69 to ensure child restraint is 52 installed correctly. REAR-FACING SETUP Do not use Tether in REAR-FACING mode. Tether must be properly stored - See " Tether Storage" page 22. 2 2a 9 8 1 234 56 7 1234 5 53 REAR-FACING SETUP REAR-FACING SETUP REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION 3 Place Child Restraint rear-facing on selected vehicle seat. Make sure it is not blocking the vehicle belt buckle. Push the Child Restraint back until it touches the vehicle seat back and make sure the base stays flat on the vehicle seat. Do not exceed the rear-facing maximum base overhang of 3 inches (76 mm) over the front edge of the vehicle seat. 4 Installation on a Level Surface: Locate the Bubble Level Indicator label and re-adjust the seat recline to any position that the Bubble LEVEL falls between the correct Rear-Facing lines. 3 9 8 1 234 56 7 LEVEL 4 Installation on a Slope: Locate the Level Line on the blue label SLOPE near the rear-facing belt path. Adjust the seat recline so that the Level Line is level with the ground. 4 Installation Options: · LATCH installation continued on page 56. · Lap-Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 62. SLOPE 54 · Lap Belt Only installation continued on page 66. 55 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH Do not use the lower anchors of the Child Restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this Child Restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 35 lbs (15.9 kg) with the internal harness of the Child Restraint. When installing with LATCH in a 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. 1 Locate the LATCH Connector Storage compartments. Remove LATCH straps. Make sure SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener strap (Pull 2nd) and LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) are loosened to their full length. Make sure LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) is loosened to the full length. 1 1 PULL INSTALL USING LATCH Make sure SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener strap (Pull 2nd) is loosened to the full length. 9 1 234 5678 PULL 2 56 57 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH 2 Grab both ends of LATCH straps. Slide LATCH strap to blue REAR-FACING opening on both sides. Note: Both LATCH Connector Storage compartments must be open and both LATCH straps must be loosened to their full length in order to slide LATCH straps into position. 3 Close both LATCH Connector Storage compartments. When not accessing the LATCH or changing the belt path ALWAYS keep LATCH Connector Storage compartments closed. 58 INSTALL USING LATCH 2 3 9 8 1 234 567 9 1 2 34 56 78 59 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH 4 Locate the LATCH anchor bars in your vehicle. Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH bars. 5 Pull up on the end of the LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) until strap is tight. 6 Pull on the SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener strap (Pull 2nd) to secure the Child Restraint. CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Child Restraint at each side near REAR-FACING vehicle belt paths. 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 for REAR-FACING use. Make sure infant's head does not fall forward. If necessary, loosen the Latch Strap, re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly. 60 Check installation before every use! INSTALL USING LATCH Do not install by this 4 method for a child weighing more than 35 lbs (15.9 kg). 1PULL PULL 5 1st "CLICK" "CLICK" PULL 6 2nd PULL 2 61 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 1 Route vehicle lap-shoulder belt through the blue REAR-FACING seat belt path on the side of Child Restraint (a). Locate the opening in the seat pad (b). With your right hand guide the vehicle lap-shoulder belt UNDER the seat pad. 2 With your other hand in the opposite opening, pass off the vehicle lap-shoulder belt from your right hand to your left hand. Vehicle belt must be routed behind the Crotch Strap when the Crotch Strap is in the forward position (closest to the Harness Release Button) or in front of the Crotch Strap when it is in the rear position. Thread the vehicle belt down and out through the blue REAR-FACING seat belt path on opposite side of Child Restraint. 3 Buckle the vehicle belt. 62 INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 1a 1b 9 8 1 234 56 7 2 3 1 234 56 7 8 9 63 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 4 While pushing down on the Child Restraint (a) pull the vehicle shoulder belt (b) to tighten vehicle lap belt. 5 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. CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Child Restraint at each side near REAR-FACING vehicle belt paths. 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 Child Restraint is level for REAR-FACING use. Make sure infant's head does not fall forward. If necessary, loosen the vehicle belt, re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly. Check installation before every use! 64 INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 5 4a 4b 9 8 1 23456 7 9 8 1 23456 7 65 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 1 Route vehicle lap belt through the blue REAR-FACING seat belt path on the side of Child Restraint (a). Locate the opening in the seat pad (b). With your right hand guide the vehicle lap belt UNDER the seat pad. 2 With your other hand in the opposite opening, pass off the vehicle lap belt from your right hand to your left hand. Vehicle belt must be routed behind the Crotch Strap when the Crotch Strap is in the forward position (closest to the Harness Release Button) or in front of the Crotch Strap when it is in the rear position. Thread the vehicle belt down and out through the blue REAR-FACING seat belt path on opposite side of Child Restraint. 3 Buckle the vehicle belt. 66 INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 1a 1b 9 8 1 234 56 7 2 3 1 234 56 7 8 9 67 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 4 While pushing down on the Child Restraint (a) pull the loose end of the vehicle lap belt (b) to tighten belt. CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Child Restraint at each side near REAR-FACING vehicle belt paths. 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 Child Restraint is level for REAR-FACING use. Make sure infant's head does not fall forward. If necessary, loosen the vehicle belt, re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly. Check installation before every use! 68 INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 4a 9 8 1 23456 7 4b 69 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING SETUP 1 Before placing the Child Restraint in the vehicle, remove Tether from the Tether compartment. You may need to squeeze the Tether Button and pull down to loosen the strap before removing. If a tether anchor is not available, the Tether should be stored properly. See page 42 for "Vehicle Seating Positions" before installing. Make sure the 2 vehicle is on a level surface, if possible. LEVEL SLOPE Squeeze the Recline Adjustment Handle on front of Child Restraint and 3 push back to adjust to an upright position as shown (a). If a change in recline position is necessary, after Child Restraint is installed, loosen the current method of installation and adjust the recline. Repeat installation steps and refer to pages 72-89 to ensure Child Restraint is installed correctly. 70 1 3 FORWARD-FACING SETUP 3a 9 1234 5 678 9 5 678 71 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING SETUP 4 Place Child Restraint facing forward on selected vehicle seat. Make sure it is not blocking the vehicle belt buckle. Lay Tether Strap over the back of the vehicle seat. Push the Child Restraint back until it touches the vehicle seat back and make sure the base stays flat on the vehicle seat. 5 Installation on a Level Surface: Locate the Bubble Level Indicator label and re-adjust the seat recline to any position that the Bubble LEVEL falls between the Harness lines. Installation on a Slope: If vehicle is on a slope adjust the seat SLOPE recline to position 8 or 9 ONLY. Installation Options: · LATCH installation continued on page 74. · Lap-Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 80. · Lap Belt Only installation continued on page 86. 72 FORWARD-FACING SETUP LEVEL 4 5 5 SLOPE 1 2 9876 5 43 73 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH Do not use the lower anchors of the Child Restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this Child Restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg) with the internal harness of the Child Restraint. 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. 1 Locate LATCH Connector Storage compartments. Remove LATCH straps. Make sure SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener strap (Pull 2nd) and LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) are loosened to their full length. Grab both ends of LATCH straps. Slide LATCH strap to red 2 FORWARD-FACING opening on both sides. Note: Both LATCH Connector Storage compartments must be open and both LATCH straps must be loosened to their full length in order to slide LATCH straps into position. 3 Close both LATCH Connector Storage compartments. 74 Make sure SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener strap 1 (Pull 2nd) is loosened to the full length. 2PULL 2 INSTALL USING LATCH Make sure LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) is loosened to the full length. 1 2 9876 5 43 3 PULL 1 75 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH When not accessing the LATCH or changing the belt path ALWAYS keep LATCH Connector Storage compartments closed. 4 Locate the LATCH bars in your vehicle. Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars. 5 Pull up on the end of the LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) until strap is tight. 6 Pull on the SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener strap (Pull 2nd) to secure Child Restraint. 76 INSTALL USING LATCH 4 5 PULL 1st PULL 1st PULL 2nd "CLICK" "CLICK" 6 PULL 2nd Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg). 77 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH 7 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 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 for FORWARD-FACING use. 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! 78 INSTALL USING LATCH 7 79 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 1 Route vehicle lap-shoulder belt through the red FORWARD-FACING seat belt path on the side of Child Restraint. Lift the padding on the back of the seat and pull the vehicle belt through the opening on the side of Child Restraint. 2 Pass the vehicle belt along the back of the Child Restraint as shown. 3 Pull the vehicle belt down through the red FORWARD-FACING seat belt path on the opposite side of Child Restraint. Buckle the vehicle belt. Replace the seat back padding. 80 INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 1 2 3 81 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 4 While pushing down on the Child Restraint (a) pull the vehicle shoulder belt (b) to tighten vehicle lap belt. 5 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. INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 5 4a 4b 82 83 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 6 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 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 for FORWARD-FACING use. 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! 84 INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 6 85 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 1 Route vehicle lap belt through the red FORWARD-FACING seat belt path on the side of Child Restraint. Lift the padding on the back of the 1 seat and pull the vehicle belt through the opening on the side of the Child Restraint. 2 Pass the vehicle belt along the back of the Child Restraint as shown. 3 Pull the vehicle belt down through the red FORWARD-FACING seat belt path on the opposite side of Child Restraint. Buckle the vehicle belt. Replace the seat back padding. 86 INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 2 3 87 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 4 While pushing down on the Child Restraint (a) pull the loose end of the vehicle lap belt (b) to tighten. 5 Locate Tether Anchor in your vehicle. Attach Tether Hook. Pull Tether 4a Adjuster strap to tighten. 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 for FORWARD-FACING use. 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! 88 INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 5 4b 89 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS For a better fit in the Child Restraint with smaller infants, the Newborn Positioner, and Headrest Insert provided must be used. See page 38-41 for more details. Additionally, crotch strap pad and shoulder pads may need to be removed. If Crotch Strap is under child, the crotch strap will need to be re-positioned, refer to page 34 "Adjusting Crotch Strap". When moving the child restraint from rear-facing mode to forward-facing harness mode, the crotch strap must be adjusted to the front position. 1 Loosen Harness by pressing Harness Release Button (under the fabric) on the front of the Child Restraint and pulling forward on both of the Harness Straps. 2 Unbuckle Harness by pressing the button on Harness Buckle and pulling out both Buckle Tongues. 3 Open Chest Clip by squeezing the button in the middle of the clip and 90 pulling apart. SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 1 2 3 91 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 4 Place child in Child Restraint with child's back flat against the back of the 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. 92 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 4 93 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 5 Adjust Harness Strap height position up or down by pulling up on the Headrest Adjustment Tab on the top of the Child Restraint Headrest. Make sure Head Rest locks into position before tightening Harness. REAR-FACING POSITION - Position the Harness Straps at or below the child's shoulders. FORWARD-FACING POSITION - Position the Harness Straps at or above the child's shoulders. If using lowest Head Rest/Harness Position, make sure the seat back padding panel is folded under. 94 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 5 * REAR-FACING AT OR BELOW * FORWARD-FACING AT OR ABOVE 95 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 6 Insert each Buckle Tongue into Harness Buckle; listen for a click (a). Pull up firmly on both Buckle Tongues to make sure that they are securely latched (b). 96 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 6a 6b "CLICK" 97 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 7 Fasten Chest Clip by snapping both sides together; listen for a click. Harness straps must fit snugly and lay flat on the center of your child's shoulders. 8 Push Chest Clip and Shoulder Pads down away from the child's neck and towards the Harness Buckle. Pull up on both shoulder straps to remove all slack from below. SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 7 8 "CLICK" 98 99 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 9 Tighten the harness by pulling slowly on Harness Adjustment Strap until the harness is snug on child (a). If you can pinch a fold in the strap at the child's shoulders, harness is too loose (b). If the harness is too loose pull the Harness Adjustment strap more. 10 Move the Shoulder Pads up to the child's shoulders. Slide Chest Clip up to center of child's chest, level with the armpits. SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 9a 9b 10 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. 100 101 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST 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. To ensure a better fit for smaller infants, the Headrest Insert and Newborn Positioner must be used. Never place extra padding under or behind the child. Only use the Headrest Insert and Newborn Positioner. Straps must lay flat, free of twists and centered on top of the child's shoulders. Check the height of the Harness Straps: Position the Harness Straps at or below the child's shoulders for REAR-FACING and at or above the child's shoulders for FORWARD-FACING. 102 * REAR-FACING * FORWARD-FACING SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST 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. NO Bulky Clothing 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. 103 BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER MODE SETUP Store the Harness Straps and Crotch Strap properly when using the Child 1 Restraint in BOOSTER MODE. 1 Remove the Newborn Positioner, and Headrest Insert. Completely loosen Harness by pressing Harness Release Button on 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. Lift the top backrest padding on the back of the seat. 2 104 BOOSTER MODE SETUP 2 105 BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER MODE SETUP 3 Undo both snap buttons on the lower Backrest Seat Pad and pull forward. 3 4 Connect the Chest Clip together and slide it down to the buckle tongues. Insert the Chest Clip and the buckle tongues into the compartment at the bottom of the Seat Back. 5 Remove the Shoulder Pads and store them for later use. Refer to pages 130 and 131. 6 Remove the Crotch Strap Pad. Refer to pages 130 and 131. 106 BOOSTER MODE SETUP 4 107 BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER MODE SETUP 7 Remove the Crotch Strap from the slot and pull forward on the Seat pad to locate the Crotch Strap compartment below. 7 8 To store the Crotch Strap, fit the Crotch Strap buckle into the Crotch Strap compartment with the release button facing up. (8a). 108 BOOSTER MODE SETUP 8 8a 109 BOOSTER MODE SETUP 9 Repeat Booster Seat Setup Steps 2-3 (on pages 104-106) in REVERSE to re-attach the Backrest Seat Pads. 9a If using Higher Head Rest/Harness Position, make sure the seat back padding panel is folded down. BOOSTER MODE SETUP 9b 9c BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION 110 111 BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER MODE INSTALLATION 1 See page 42 for "Vehicle Seating Positions" before installing. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface, if possible. LEVEL SLOPE 2 Place the Booster Seat on the vehicle seat making sure the Seat Base is PARALLEL with the vehicle seating surface. 3 Check that the headrest of the vehicle seat does not interfere with the Headrest of the Booster Seat. 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. 112 BOOSTER MODE INSTALLATION 3 2 Seat Vehicle Base Seating Surface 113 BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOBSOTOESRTEMROINDESTINASLLTATLILOANTION 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 LEVEL falls between the Booster lines. SLOPE Installation on a Slope: If vehicle is on a slope, re-adjust the seat recline to position 8 or 9 only. 114 BOOSTER MODE INSTALLATION 4 LEVEL 9 54 SLOPE 8 7 6 115 BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER MODE INSTALLATION Use of LATCH and Top Tether in BOOSTER MODE is completely optional. If LATCH and Tether is not used, make sure the LATCH and Tether Straps are properly stored. See page 22. If using LATCH and Top Tether, locate the Tether compartment (see page 70) and LATCH Connector Storage compartment (see page 74) and remove the straps. 5 Locate the LATCH anchor bars in your vehicle. Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars. 6 Pull up on the end of the LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) until strap is tight. 7 Pull on the SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener strap (Pull 2nd) to secure Child Restraint. 8 Locate the Tether anchor in your vehicle. Attach Tether Hook. Pull Tether Adjuster strap to tighten. 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. 116 BOOSTER MODE INSTALLATION 8 6 PULL 1st PULL 1st PULL 2nd "CLICK" 5 "CLICK" 7 PULL 2nd 117 SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER MODE 1 Place the child into the Child Restraint, making sure the child is sitting with his/her back against the Backrest. 1 2 The Shoulder Belt guide must be positioned at or just slightly above the child's shoulders. If not, adjust the Headrest to the proper height. See page 94 for adjusting the Headrest Height. SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER MODE 2 BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION 118 119 SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER MODE 3 Route the lap shoulder belt across the child's thighs and chest, as shown. 3 4 Buckle the vehicle belt. SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER MODE 4 BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION "CLICK" 120 121 BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER MODE 5 Slide the shoulder belt between the Headrest and the side of the Seat 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. 6 Ensure the child is secured correctly, as shown. 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. 122 5a 6 SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER MODE 5b 5c 123 BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION CONVERT TO HARNESS MODE 1 To convert the BOOSTER back to REAR FACING or FORWARD-FACING Harness Mode position, lift the top Backrest Seat Pad out of the way. Undo both snap buttons on the lower Backrest Seat Pad and pull forward. 2 Lift up on the Harness Straps and slide out the Chest Clips and Buckle tongues. 3 Remove the Crotch Strap from the crotch strap compartment. Insert the Crotch Strap into the appropriate opening in seat pad. Make sure the Harness Straps are arranged into the Seat Pad Grooves. Push the seat pad back into place and attach both snap buttons on the lower Backrest Seat Pad. Pull the top Backrest Seat Pad down and push it under the Harness Straps. Re-attach the Shoulder Pads and Crotch Strap Pad. 4 Refer to pages 38-41 for Headrest Insert installation. 5 Refer to pages 38-39 for Newborn Positioner installation. 124 CONVERT TO HARNESS MODE 2 Seat Pad Groove Seat Pad Groove 125 SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST 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. SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST 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! BOOSTER INSTALLATION BOOSTER INSTALLATION DO NOT use anything (pillows, blankets, etc.) between the Booster Seat and the vehicle seat or between the child and the Booster Seat. Avoid bulky clothing that interferes with proper 126 seat belt placement. In the event of an accident, the Booster Seat may not operate correctly. 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 116) or with the vehicle belt by following the "Securing Child in BOOSTER SEAT" instructions, see page 118. 127 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFT 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 use on aircraft 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 Rear-Facing on page 66 or Forward-Facing on page 86. This restraint is NOT certified for aircraft use in BOOSTER MODE. 128 Aircraft do not have lap-shoulder belts to secure your child. PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 129 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REMOVING SHOULDER PADS: 1 1 Unhook the hook and loop and remove Shoulder Pads as shown. INSTALL SHOULDER PADS: 2 Re-attach Shoulder Pads by folding the hook and loop Tab over the Harness Strap (a). Secure both hook and loop Tabs together (b). Make sure they are oriented as shown (c). REMOVING CROTCH STRAP PAD: 3 To remove the Crotch Strap Pad, pull the fabric tongue up through the Crotch Strap opening (a). Push the Harness Buckle (b) down into the 3a Crotch Strap Pad and pull it up on the pad (c). 130 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 2a 2b 2c 3b 3c 131 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REMOVING CROTCH STRAP: 1 Fully recline the seat (position 1). Slide the latch to the right and open the compartment (a). Turn metal bar slightly on underside of seat and get corner to go through slot (b). Push metal bar through slot while 1a pulling crotch belt out (c). NEVER use Child Restraint without the Crotch Strap installed. INSTALL CROTCH STRAP: 2 Reverse the removing instructions above to reinstall. 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. 132 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1b 1c 133 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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. NEVER use Child Restraint without the seat pad. · 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. For softgood removal instructions visit the Chicco website at 134 www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE · Cleaning Cup Holder: 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: Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap. Air dry. Do NOT machine wash. · Cleaning LATCH and Adjuster Strap: LATCH Straps cannot be replaced. Sponge clean using warm water only. Air dry. · Cleaning Buckle and LATCH Hardware: Sponge clean, using warm water only. If debris in buckle, remove and rinse in warm cup of water. Air dry. See page 132 for removal instructions. Do NOT remove LATCH or Adjuster straps. For additional information visit the Chicco website at www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226. 135 Learn how to INSTALL & USE The OneFit Car Seat ChiccoOnefit.comAdobe PDF Library 15.0 Adobe InDesign 16.1 (Macintosh)