Chicco AUTO-FIX, Manual

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is not visible to the naked eye. It is recom-
mended to replace the child car seat.
16. Loose, heavy or sharp objects should not
be transported in the car, especially on the
rear shelf. Loose objects are liable to cause
injury in the event of sharp breaking, sudden
movement or an accident.
17. Always ensure that all passengers in the
car wear safety belts for their own safety
and because they could seriously injure your
child in the event of an accident.
18. If the car has been left in the sun for a
long time, check the car seat before placing
your child in it, some parts could be very
hot, and should be allowed to cool down.
19. 0n long journeys make frequent stops.
Children tire easily. Never take your child out
of the child car seat whilst the car is moving
for any reason. If your child needs attention,
fi nd a safe place to stop and pull over.
20.Do not use second-hand child car seats..
They may have suffered extremely danger-
ous structural damage, even if it is not vis-
ible to the naked eye.
21. Premature newborn babies, born after
37 weeks, could be at risk if placed in the
child car seat. They may suffer respiratory
problems when seated in the child car seat.
We recommend that you seek the advice of
your Doctor or qualifi ed Hospital Personnel,
in order to evaluate your child’s needs and
recommend the appropriate child car seat
or car carrycot for your child before leaving
hospital.
22. The child car seat can be used as a means
of transport or as a baby-rocking chair also
out of the vehicle. When used out of the car,
never place the child car seat on raised sur-
faces, such as tables, worktops, beds, etc., or
on sloped or unstable surfaces, to prevent
any falls. Always use the safety harness
provided.
23. The child car seat’s fabric cover is not
waterproof; we therefore recommend using
a Chicco raincover.
24. Keep the plastic bags away from children
to prevent the risk of suffocation.
25. These instructions should be carefully
stored in a safe place where they can be eas-
ily found.
26. ARTSANA declines all responsibility for
the incorrect use of this product.
WARNING: PLEASE READ
BEFORE A JOURNEY:
1. The child car seat must be fi tted exactly
as described in the instructions provided.
2. Never leave your child unattended, even
for the shortest time.
3. Do not fi t the car safety belt in any way
other than that indicated in these instruc-
tions; it can compromise the safety of your
child (some examples of INCORRECT fi tting
are shown in diag. 20 and 25).
4. Fit the child car seat only to car seats that
are correctly secured to the car frame and
are forward-facing. Ensure that folding or
rotating car seats are always secured cor-
rectly. They could be dangerous in the case
of accident.
5. Take care when fi tting the child car seat
into a vehicle and ensure that it does not
come into contact or interfere with moving
seats or doors.
6. WARNING: this child car seat MUST NOT
be fi tted using a 2-point car safety belt.
7. Check regularly that your child has not re-
leased the child car seat’s safety belt.
8. When using the base unit, always ensure
that it is correctly fi tted to the car seat.
9. This product must not be modifi ed in any
way unless approved by the relevant author-
ity. Do not use accessories, spare parts, or
any components not supplied by the manu-
facturer. Any unauthorised modifi cations
carried out to the product will invalidate any
manufacturer guarantee.
10. The child car seat must be replaced if it
is damaged, deformed or worn out, since
it may no longer comply with the original
safety standards.
11. The seat’s fabric cover must only be re-
placed with a replacement approved by the
manufacturer, as it constitutes an integral
part of the child restraint device. The child
car seat must never be used without the
seat’s fabric cover.
12. Check that the belt is not twisted. En-
sure that no part of the child car seat or har-
ness is trapped in the car door or is rubbing
against sharp objects. Should the belt be cut
or frayed it must be replaced.
13. Check that the child car seat restraint
harness and the 3-point car safety belt are
pulled tightly, to ensure the safety of your
child.
14. Do not use the product if some of its
parts are broken or missing. This could be
dangerous.
15. An accident, even minor, can damage the
child car seat and restraint harness, even if it