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BASE INSTALLATION

INSTALL CARRIER TO BASE

Check to make sure the Carrier is securely attached to the Base.

ALWAYS lift up on Carrier to verify it is properly attached to the Base.

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CHECK YOUR WORK

Hold Base at each side and 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 by confirming that the bubble on the

level indicator is between the level lines. Make sure infant’s head does

not fall forward. If necessary, re-adjust recline and repeat installation

steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly.
Check installation before every use!

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Summary of Contents for KEYFIT

Page 1: ...User Guide For future use STORE USER GUIDE in location on bottom of base Car Seat 2016 Artsana USA Inc www chiccousa com IS0150 1E ...

Page 2: ...Number Serial Number Manufactured In 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 ...

Page 3: ...ll Using LAP BELT ONLY 42 Install Carrier to Base 46 Install without Base Setup 50 Install Using LAP SHOULDER BELT 52 Install Using LAP BELT ONLY 56 Adjusting Harness Height 60 Securing Child with Harness 64 Secure Child Checklist 72 Base Release Handle 74 LATCH Storage 75 Newborn Positioner 76 Head Rest Insert 78 Handle Positions 79 Canopy 80 Installation on an Aircraft 81 Cleaning and Maintenanc...

Page 4: ...din arecall Sendyourname address e mailaddressifavailable andtherestraint smodelnumberand manufacturingdateto 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 ...

Page 5: ...3 REGISTRATION PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 6: ...and 13 5 kg Height is 30 inches 76 cm or less and child s head is no less than 1 below the top of the head rest The Newborn Positioner is only for infants who weigh between 4 and 11 pounds 2 and 5 kg See Newborn Positioner on page 76 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 pr...

Page 7: ...eet ALL of the requirements shown here If the child is not within these requirements select a different car seat such as a convertible car seat Chicco and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend all children ride REAR FACING until age 2 or they reach the weight height limits of this seat NEVER turn this Child Restraint FORWARD FACING ...

Page 8: ... Carrier to Base section on page 46 Select a safe seating location in your car Refer to the Vehicle Seating Positions section on page 16 and 17 Install Base orCarrier Rear FacingONLY Refer to the Child Guidelines section on page 4 SAFE USE CHECKLIST YOURCHILD SSAFETYDEPENDSONYOU You MUST follow the detailed instructions in this User Guide to ensure the steps below are performed correctly ...

Page 9: ... 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 fromvehicle seat backor side to side Secure your child Refer to the Securing Child with Harness section on page 64 SAFE USE CHECKLIST ...

Page 10: ...talling this Child Restraint in a vehicle be sure to also check the vehicle owner s manual for informationonproperinstallation NEVER allow others to use thisChild Restraint until they have read and understood all instructions in this UserGuide MakeSureChildFitsThisChildRestraint Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 30 lbs 2 kg to 13 5 kg and whose height is 30 inches 76cm orless DoNot us...

Page 11: ...s on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position NEVERuseclothingorblanketsthatinterferewithfasteningortighteningtheharness Anunsecuredchild couldbeejectedinasharpturn suddenstoporcrash To keep child warm place a blanket over child and restraint AFTER you have properly secured child in harness ALWAYSchecktomakesurebuckleissecurelylatched Ifbuckleseparates childcouldbekill...

Page 12: ...on your childrestraintinstallation ALWAYSinstallthisChildRestraintinabackseatifpossible According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in the front seat NEVERinstallinarearfacing sidefacingoronthebackofafoldeddownvehicleseat ALWAYSsecurethisChildRestraintwiththevehicle schildrestraintanchoragesystem LATCH ifavailable ORwithave...

Page 13: ...stallthischildrestraintusinganinflatableseatbelt Theinteractionoftheinflatableportion of the vehicle s belt with this child restraint can result in serious injuryordeath Install using LATCH instead ormovethecarseattoapositionwithasuitableseatbelttype To prevent ejection or breathing difficulties proper recline is required When installing the Child Restraint checkthe bubble levelonthe base Referto ...

Page 14: ...usedoutsidethevehicle Fall Hazard Child s activity can move carrier NEVER place carrier on counter tops tables or any other elevatedsurface Donotusetheinfantcarrierifitisdamagedorbroken BESURE handle is locked in the carry position before lifting carrier by handle An unlocked handle could moveunexpectedly causinginjurytochild NEVERplacecarrierintopofshoppingcart Carrierwillnotbesecureandcouldfallc...

Page 15: ...ot included with this Child Restraint unless approvedbyChiccoUSA DoingsowillvoidthewarrantyofthisChildRestraint You MUST replace this Child Restraint if it has been involved in a crash even if you cannot see visible damage AdamagedChildRestraintmaynotprotectyourchildinafuturecrash DonotmodifyyourChildRestraint ForproperremovalandinstallationoftheharnessstrapscontactChiccoUSAforadditionalinstructio...

Page 16: ...ofaChildRestraint 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 withvehicle seat belts If possible move unused belts out of reach Do not use anything to raise the Child Restraint off the vehicle seat I...

Page 17: ... 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 ...

Page 18: ...at is the safest place for children 12 and under See your vehicle owner s manual for Child Restraint installation and instructions WARNING NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A FRONTAL AIR BAG UNLESS THE AIR BAG CAN BE TURNED OFF ...

Page 19: ...tible with this Child Restraint If in doubt contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance Only forward facing vehicle seats can be used with this Child Restraint Make sure no more than 4 inches of the Child Restraint base is past the edge of the vehicle seat Do not use on a folded down vehicle seat back ...

Page 20: ...eir 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 Using the locked switched mode may cause Child Restraint to tilt VEHICLE SEAT BELTS The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts ...

Page 21: ...the belttypes listed below are inthe chosen seating position choose another vehicle seating positionor use LATCH if available 1 Motorized automatic vehicle belts 2 Door mounted vehicle belts 4 Non Locking ELR Lap Belts 3 Lap shoulder Belts with 2 retractors unless Lap Belt has a Lock Mode 5 Inflatable seat belts 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 22: ...TCH inthevehicle consistsof atoptether anchor point which is not usedwith this child restraint andtwo lower anchor points Somevehiclesowner s manual use theterm ISOFIX LATCH can also be used invehicle seating positions equipped with ISOFIX IfthevehicleisequippedwithLATCH thevehicleloweranchorpointsmaybevisibleat theseatcrease Ifnotvisible theseatingpositionmaybemarkedwithasymbol fig a ora coloredd...

Page 23: ...21 VEHICLE INFORMATION Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Vehicle Seat Crease fig a WHAT IS LATCH ...

Page 24: ...RIER COMPONENTS Buckle Harness Straps Chest Clip Canopy Harness Adjuster Button Harness Adjuster Strap Shoulder Pads Head Rest Insert Newborn Positioner Seat Belt Guides when installing carrier without the base Handle Release Button ...

Page 25: ...23 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CARRIER COMPONENTS Carry Handle Base Release Handle Harness Straps Harness Splitter Plate Crotch Strap Retainer Harness Strap Adjustment Slots Headrest Insert Straps ...

Page 26: ...VERVIEW LATCH Connector BASE AND LATCH COMPONENTS Recline Foot LATCH Release Lever Carrier Attachment Hook Shoulder Belt Lock Off Bubble Level Indicator Foot Adjuster Buttons LATCH Pull Strap User Guide Storage Inside Base ...

Page 27: ...25 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW BASE AND LATCH COMPONENTS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 28: ...n Who weigh between 4 and 30 lbs 2 13 5 kg And height is less than 30 inches 76 cm And top of head is at least 1 inch below top of seat back When Harness Straps can be positioned at or just below the child s shoulders See Adjusting Harness Height on page 60 WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS 4 lbs 30 lbs 2 kg 13 5 kg ...

Page 29: ...ge 28 Without Base Installation continued on page 50 Install Child Restraint 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 ...

Page 30: ... and lifting or lowering the base until the Bubble falls between the arrows on the Bubble Level Indicator 2b 1 2 LEVEL SLOPE LATCH installation continued on page 30 Lap Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 36 Lap Belt Only installation continued on page 42 Installation Options Infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position Make surethe seat is reclined properly sothatyour...

Page 31: ...29 BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL WITH BASE SETUP 2b ...

Page 32: ... the LATCH Connector storage compartments Remove both LATCH Connectors 1 2 Store LATCHConnectors properly in the compartments when not using for installation See page 75 When installing with LATCH the unused seat belt should not be buckled behind the Child Restraint System as this will engage the inflatable portion of the belt ...

Page 33: ...31 BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH 1 2 ...

Page 34: ...ALL USING LATCH Locate the LATCH anchor bars in your vehicle Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars Tighten LATCH straps by pulling up on LATCH Pull Strap while pressing Base firmly into vehicle seat 3 4 ...

Page 35: ...33 BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH 4 3 ...

Page 36: ...ot as shown 5 INSTALL USING LATCH CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Base at each side and pull side to side and forward Base should not move more than 1 25 mm from vehicle seat back or side to side Check installation before every use Installation continued on page 46 Install Child Restraint ...

Page 37: ...35 BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH 5 CHECK YOUR WORK ...

Page 38: ...ALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT Thread vehicle seat belt up through the belt path on the side of the Base Pull vehicle seat belt down through the vehicle seat belt path on opposite side of the Base Buckle the vehicle seat belt 2 1 ...

Page 39: ...37 BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT 1 2 Belt Path CLICK ...

Page 40: ...38 BASE INSTALLATION While pushing down on the Base pull up on the vehicle shoulder belt to remove all slack from the vehicle lap belt 3 INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT ...

Page 41: ...39 BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT 3 ...

Page 42: ... belt is buckled DoNOTpullonshoulderbeltafteritispositionedinLock Off ThiscoulddamagetheLock Offand orthevehiclebelt INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT 4 CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Base at each side and pull side to side and forward Base should not move more than 1 25 mm from vehicle seat back or side to side Check installation before every use Installation continued on page 46 Install Child Restraint ...

Page 43: ...41 BASE INSTALLATION CHECK YOUR WORK 4 INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT ...

Page 44: ...STALL USING LAP BELT ONLY Thread vehicle seat belt up through the belt path on the side of the Base Pull vehicle seat belt down through the vehicle seat belt path on opposite side of the Base Buckle the vehicle seat belt 2 1 ...

Page 45: ...43 BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 1 2 Belt Path CLICK ...

Page 46: ...ose end of the vehicle lap belt to remove all slack 3 CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Base at each side and pull side to side and forward Base should not move more than 1 25 mm from vehicle seat back or side to side Check installation before every use Installation continued on page 46 Install Child Restraint ...

Page 47: ...45 BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 3 CHECK YOUR WORK ...

Page 48: ...46 BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL CARRIER TO BASE Insert the Carrier into the Base Push down on the Carrier to make sure it locks onto the Carrier Attachment Hooks on the Base 1 2 ...

Page 49: ...47 BASE INSTALLATION 1 INSTALL CARRIER TO BASE 2 Carrier Attachment Hook ...

Page 50: ...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 by confirming that the bubble on the level indicator is between the level lines Make sure infant s head does not fall forward If necessary re adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly Check in...

Page 51: ...49 BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL CARRIER TO BASE 3 ...

Page 52: ... installation continued on page 52 Lap BeltOnly installation continued on page 56 Installation Options 2 Infants may havedifficulty breathing when in a sitting position Make surethe seat isreclinedproperlysothatyourchild sheaddoesnotfallforward Failuretoproperly reclinetheChildRestraintcouldincreasethechild sriskofseriousinjuryordeath See page 16 for Vehicle Seating Positions before installing Mak...

Page 53: ...51 WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL WITHOUT BASE SETUP 2 Level Line Seat Label 3 ...

Page 54: ...side of the Child Restraint Pull vehicle seat belt down and slide into the Seat Belt Guide on opposite side of the Child Restraint Buckle the vehicle seat belt Pull out all of the shoulder belt webbing and activate the locking mode of the vehicle belt If belt does not lock do not use that seating position to install the carrier 1 2 ...

Page 55: ...53 WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT 2 1 CLICK Seat Belt Guide ...

Page 56: ...of the Carrier if needed to adjust the angle of the Carrier Angle is correct when level line on Carrier is level with ground CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Child Restraint at each side and 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 Make sure infant s head does not fall forward If necessary re adjus...

Page 57: ...55 WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT 3 CHECK YOUR WORK ...

Page 58: ...AP BELT ONLY Thread vehicle seat belt up and slide into the Seat Belt Guide on the side of the Child Restraint Pull vehicle seat belt down and slide into the Seat Belt Guide on opposite side of the Child Restraint Buckle the vehicle seat belt 1 2 ...

Page 59: ...57 WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION CLICK Seat Belt Guide INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 2 1 ...

Page 60: ...the Carrier if needed to adjust the angle of the Carrier Angle is correct when level line on Carrier is level with ground CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Child Restraint at each side and 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 Make sure infant s head does not fall forward If necessary re adjust r...

Page 61: ...59 WITHOUT BASE INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 3 CHECK YOUR WORK ...

Page 62: ... back and bottom of carrier and not slouched locate the Harness Strap Adjustment Slot closest to AT or JUST BELOW top of child s shoulders Remove your child from the carrier and loosen the Harness Straps Turn the Carrier over and locate the splitter plate Unhook one Harness Strap from the Splitter Plate 1 2 ...

Page 63: ...61 SECURING YOUR CHILD ADJUSTING HARNESS HEIGHT 2 1 Splitter Plate AT OR JUST BELOW ...

Page 64: ...esired Harness Strap Adjustment Slot Re attach Harness Strap to the Splitter Plate Repeat steps 1 4 of Adjusting Harness Height for the other Harness Strap Make sure both Harness Straps are at positioned at the same height as shown 3 4 WARNING Make sure Harness Straps are NOT twisted and both Harness Straps are securely attached to the Splitter Plate ...

Page 65: ...63 SECURING YOUR CHILD ADJUSTING HARNESS HEIGHT 4 3 ...

Page 66: ...the buckle and release both buckle tongues Separate chest clip and spread Harness Straps apart Place child in carrier in seated position 1 2 3 For a better fit in the Carrier with smaller infants the provided Newborn Positioner may be needed See page 76 for more details Child must be resting against back and bottom of carrier Make sure child is not slouched ...

Page 67: ...65 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 2 1 3 ...

Page 68: ...ss Straps over child s shoulders and pull waist straps around their waist 4 NEVER use clothing or blankets that interfere with fastening or tightening the harness An unsecured child could be ejected in a sharp turn sudden stop or crash 5 NeversecurechildinCarrierwithchilddressedinbulkygarmentsorheavyclothing Heavy clothing can prevent harness from being properly tightened around child ...

Page 69: ...67 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS AT OR JUST BELOW 4 5 ...

Page 70: ...listen for a click 6a Pull up firmly on both Buckle Tongues to make sure that they are securely latched 6b Fasten Chest Clip by snapping both sides together SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 6 7 Harness Straps must be laying flat free of twists and on top of child s shoulders ...

Page 71: ...69 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 6b 6a CLICK 7 CLICK ...

Page 72: ...rness is too loose 8b If the Harness Straps are too loose pull the Harness Adjuster Strap more Move the Shoulder Pads up to the child s shoulders Slide Chest Clip up to center of child s chest level with the armpits 8 9 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS Pull excess strap up through buckle tongues so that harness is snug around child s thighs WARNING If harness is not snug around your child child could b...

Page 73: ...71 SECURING YOUR CHILD 8a 9 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 8b ...

Page 74: ...ild s body into an unnatural position To ensure a better fit for smaller infants the Newborn Positioner may be needed Never place extra padding under or behind the child Only use the Newborn Positioner Never use Newborn Positioner if child weighs more than 11 pounds 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 ...

Page 75: ...d in Carrier with child dressed in bulky garments or heavy clothing Heavy clothing can prevent harness from being properly tightened around child Never secure child in Carrier with child wrapped in a blanket To keep child warm placea blanketoverchildAFTERyouhaveproperlysecuredandtightenedharnessaroundchild SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST NOBulkyClothing ...

Page 76: ...ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 74 BASE RELEASE HANDLE RELEASE CARRIER FROM BASE To unhook the Carrier from the Base squeeze the Base Release Handle on the back of the Carrier then lift up on the Carry Handle ...

Page 77: ...ull on the LATCH Pull Strap to secure LATCH Connectors in the compartments Roll LATCH Pull Strap and store in Pull Strap Storage Slot 3 2 Store both LATCHConnector in compartments on either side of the Base when not in use 1 2 3 Store LATCH Connectors properly in the compartments when not using for installation ...

Page 78: ...ld Restraint Place the Newborn Positioner in the Carrier seat Then pull the Buckle through slot in the bottom of Newborn Positioner Pull both Harness Straps over the side panels of Newborn Positioner Push Newborn Positioner firmly into Carrier to make sure it is properly positioned against the back of the seating area 1 2 3 WARNING Use the NEWBORN POSITIONER provided for infants who weigh between ...

Page 79: ...77 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEWBORN POSITIONER 2 1 3 ...

Page 80: ...t Slots on the seat back Attach Head Rest hook and loop straps together 1 2 1 To provide head support for smaller infants the Head Rest Insert may be used The Head Rest Insert can be used with or without the Newborn Positioner NEVER use Head Rest Insert with harness in upper slots Head Rest Insert could interfere with harness adjustment ...

Page 81: ...9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HANDLE POSITIONS To Adjust the Handle press both of the Handle Release Buttons and rotate the handle There are 3 positions Carrying Position Rocking Position Stationary Position ...

Page 82: ...s the button on Canopy Mount and pull up to remove Repeat for the other side ATTACHING CANOPY Re attach both of the Canopy Mounts into the slots on the side of the Carrier CANOPY 1 2 1 ADJUSTING CANOPY The Canopy can be adjusted by rotating the canopy forwards or backwards ...

Page 83: ...ng take off landing and turbulence but also allow your child to be more comfortable This Child Restraint is certified for use on aircraft Contact the airline prior to travel to discuss their Child Restraint policy Use this Child Restraint only on FORWARD FACING aircraft seats Install Carrier on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle when using a vehicle lap belt Reference Without Ba...

Page 84: ...chine washed Hand wash using mild soap and water or machine washed 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 Cleaning Plastics Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap Towel dry CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE For softgood removal instructionsvisittheChicco website at www chiccousa com or call 1 877 424 4226 ...

Page 85: ...e clean using warm water and mild soap If debris in buckle remove and rinse in warm cup of water Air dry Do NOT remove LATCH or HarnessAdjuster Straps For additional information visit the Chicco website at www chiccousa com or call 1 877 424 4226 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE DO NOT USE Child Restraint if any part of the harness is damaged For proper removal and installation of the harness straps visit...

Page 86: ...PMS 2747 and PMS 186 ...

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