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Convertible Car Seat

User Guide

IS20140226.E

For future use, STORE USER GUIDE

in compartment at rear of base.

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Page 1: ...Convertible Car Seat User Guide IS20140226 E 2013 Artsana USA Inc For future use STORE USER GUIDE in compartment at rear of base...

Page 2: ...hicco 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 Forfuturereference fillintheinformat...

Page 3: ...e Seat Belts 32 What is LATCH 34 What is a Tether 36 Rear Facing Setup 38 Install Using LATCH 42 Install Using LAP SHOULDER BELT 46 Install Using LAP BELT ONLY 52 Forward Facing Setup 56 Install Using...

Page 4: ...eachedin 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 re...

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

Page 6: ...65 pounds 2 2 and 29 4 kg Height is 49 inches 1245 mm or less The Newborn Insert is only for infants who weigh between 5 and 11 pounds 2 2 and 5 kg See Newborn Insert on page 28 CHILD GUIDELINES For p...

Page 7: ...ORWARD FACING CHILD GUIDELINES REAR FACING NO LATCH NEWBORN INSERT 5 lbs 11 lbs 22 lbs 40 lbs 65 lbs 2 2 kg 5 kg 10 kg 18 kg 29 4 kg See Select Rear Facing on page 22 See Select Forward Facing on page...

Page 8: ...iguration Select a safe seating location in your car Refer to the Vehicle Seating Positions section on page 30 and 31 SAFE USE CHECKLIST YOURCHILD SSAFETYDEPENDSONYOU You MUST follow the detailed inst...

Page 9: ...estraint 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 t...

Page 10: ...eck the vehicle owner s manual for informationonproperinstallation NEVER allow others to use this Child Restraint until they have read and understood all instructions in this UserGuide ThisChildRestra...

Page 11: ...sscouldcausethechildtobeejectedinasudden stoporcrash resultinginseriousinjuryordeath NEVERuseclothingorblanketsthatinterferewithfasteningortighteningtheharness Anunsecuredchild couldbeejectedinasudden...

Page 12: ...ackseatifpossible NEVERinstallinrearfacing sidefacingoronthebackofafoldeddownvehicleseat ALWAYSsecurethisChildRestraintwiththevehicle schildrestraintanchoragesystem LATCH ifavailable OR thevehicle sea...

Page 13: ...straintwillnotprotectyourchildinacrash NeverleaveChildRestraintunsecuredinyourvehicleevenwhenitisunoccupied Itcouldinjureother occupantsinasuddenstoporcrash EnsureChild sSafetyWhenUsingChildRestraint...

Page 14: ...nt unless approvedbyChiccoUSA DoingsowillvoidthewarrantyofthisChildRestraint You MUST replace this Child Restraint if it has been involved in a crash even if you cannot see visible damage AdamagedChil...

Page 15: ...13 IMPORTANT WARNINGS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 16: ...nts 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...

Page 17: ...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 manu...

Page 18: ...ckle Harness Strap Crotch Strap Harness Adjustment Strap Harness Release Button Chest Clip Rear Facing Lock Off Each Side Recline Adjustment Handle Adjustment Handle Head Rest Newborn Insert Shoulder...

Page 19: ...RESTRAINT COMPONENTS SuperCinch LATCH Tightener PULL 2nd Tether Storage Instruction Manual Storage Tether Strap Forward Facing Lock Off LATCH Adjuster PULL 1st Forward Facing Lock Off LATCH Connector...

Page 20: ...RESTRAINT OVERVIEW LATCH AND TETHER COMPONENTS A B C D Tether Strap Tether Strap Adjuster Tether Hook LATCH Adjuster PULL 1st SuperCinch LATCH Tightener PULL 2nd LATCH Strap LATCH Connectors E F G TET...

Page 21: ...19 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW LATCH AND TETHER COMPONENTS PULL 1st 2nd PULL L 2nd PULL D A B C F G E Tether LATCH G F...

Page 22: ...ure LATCH Connector Storage compartments are properly closed Fold SuperCinch LATCH Tightener Pull 2nd strap as shown 1a Always make sure LATCH Components are properly stored in the compartments when n...

Page 23: ...21 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW LATCH AND TETHER STORAGE 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1a 1...

Page 24: ...too small select a different child seat such as an infant car seat If the child is not within these requirements because the child is too large review the FORWARD FACING guidelines on page 24 Chicco...

Page 25: ...FACING with children Who weigh between 5 and 40 lbs 2 2 18 kg When Harness Straps can be positioned at or below the child s shoulders See Harness Height Adjustment on page 80 SELECT REAR FACING POSITI...

Page 26: ...rge select a different child seat If the child is not within these requirements because the child is too small review the REAR FACING guidelines on page 22 SELECT FORWARD FACING POSITION Chicco and th...

Page 27: ...t least one year old Who weigh between 22 and 65 lbs 10 29 4 kg Who are 49 1245 mm tall or less OR when the top of the ears are below the top of the Head Rest When Harness Straps can be positioned at...

Page 28: ...on the seat padding Slide the button on the Crotch Strap lock while pulling up on the Crotch Strap to open the compartment a b Pull the Crotch Strap forward or backward into desired position Close th...

Page 29: ...27 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP 1 3a 2 3b 5...

Page 30: ...ly use the one provided byChicco for thisChild Restraint Pull Harness Buckle through slot in the bottom of Newborn Insert Pull both Harness Straps over the side panels of Newborn Insert Push Newborn I...

Page 31: ...29 CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW NEWBORN INSERT 1 2 3a 3b...

Page 32: ...ESTRAINT REAR FACING DO NOT PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITHA FRONTALAIR BAG UNLESSTHEAIR BAGCAN BETURNEDOFF The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under Se...

Page 33: ...ible 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 3 inches of th...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...aint 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 1 Motorized automatic vehicle belts 2 Door mount...

Page 36: ...optether anchor point andtwo lower anchor points Somevehiclesowner s manual usetheterm ISOFIX LATCH can also be used invehicle seating positions equippedwith ISOFIX IfthevehicleisequippedwithLATCH the...

Page 37: ...35 VEHICLE INFORMATION WHAT IS LATCH Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Vehicle Seat Crease Fig a Fig b Fig c...

Page 38: ...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 Vehicletether anchors can befound in manydifferent loc...

Page 39: ...37 VEHICLE INFORMATION Rear Shelf Back Wall BackofSeat Vehicle Floor WHAT IS A TETHER...

Page 40: ...to a reclined position as shown a 2 1 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...

Page 41: ...39 REAR FACING INSTALLATION REAR FACING SETUP 2 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 2a 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9...

Page 42: ...46 Lap BeltOnly installation continued on page 52 Installation Options Installation on a Level Surface Locate the Bubble Level Indicator label and re adjust the seat recline to any position that the...

Page 43: ...41 REAR FACING INSTALLATION REAR FACING SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LEVEL SLOPE 4 LEVEL SLOPE...

Page 44: ...length 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...

Page 45: ...ING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH 2 PULL 1 PULL 2 1 3 Make sure SuperCinch LATCH Tightener strap Pull 2nd is loosened to the full length Make sure LATCH Adjuster strap Pull 1st is loosened to the f...

Page 46: ...TALL USING LATCH 5 4 6 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 vehicl...

Page 47: ...45 REAR FACING INSTALLATION CLICK CLICK PULL 1st 2nd PULL PULL 1st 2nd PULL INSTALL USING LATCH 4 P U L L 1 5 P U L L 1 PULL 2 6...

Page 48: ...eat belt path on the side of Child Restraint Pull vehicle belt up through the opening in Child Restraint base Route the vehicle belt UNDER the seat padding and behind the Crotch Strap when Crotch Stra...

Page 49: ...47 REAR FACING INSTALLATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2...

Page 50: ...ck Off area between the tabs Lock Off will not close and lock in place if the vehicle belt is not positioned correctly While still pulling the shoulder belt tight close the Lock Off Door a and push do...

Page 51: ...49 REAR FACING INSTALLATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT 5a 5b 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7a 7b TAB TAB 6...

Page 52: ...t 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 n...

Page 53: ...51 REAR FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 54: ...e belt up through the opening in Child Restraint base Route the vehicle belt UNDER the seat padding and behind the Crotch Strap when Crotch Strap is located in forward position Pull vehicle belt down...

Page 55: ...53 REAR FACING INSTALLATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 2 3...

Page 56: ...elt 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...

Page 57: ...55 REAR FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 4b 4a...

Page 58: ...ove Tether from the tether compartment If a tether anchor is not available the Tether should be stored properly Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface if possible Squeeze the Recline Adjustment H...

Page 59: ...57 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD FACING SETUP 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 3 1 3a 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9...

Page 60: ...ued on page 60 Lap Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 66 Lap BeltOnly installation continued on page 72 Installation Options Installation on a Level Surface Locate the Bubble Level Indicator...

Page 61: ...59 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD FACING SETUP 4 5 9 8 LEVEL SLOPE LEVEL SLOPE 5...

Page 62: ...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 Close both LATCH Connector Storage compartmen...

Page 63: ...ACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH PULL 2 PULL 1 1 2 3 Make sure SuperCinch LATCH Tightener strap Pull 2nd is loosened to the full length Make sure LATCH Adjuster strap Pull 1st is loosened to the...

Page 64: ...e LATCH anchor bars in your vehicle Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars Pull up on the end of the LATCH Adjuster strap Pull 1st until strap is tight Pull on the SuperCinch LA...

Page 65: ...63 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH PULL 1st 2nd PULL 6 5 PULL 1st 2nd PULL CLICK CLICK 4 PULL 1st 2nd PULL PULL 1st 2nd PULL...

Page 66: ...om 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 t...

Page 67: ...65 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LATCH 7...

Page 68: ...ORWARD 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 Pass the vehicle belt...

Page 69: ...67 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT 2 1 3 4...

Page 70: ...the shoulder belt in the middle of Lock Off area between tabs Lock Off will not close and lock in place if the vehicle belt is not positioned correctly While still pulling the shoulder belt tight clos...

Page 71: ...69 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT 5a 5b 7a 7b TAB TAB 6...

Page 72: ...NG 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 bet...

Page 73: ...71 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT 8...

Page 74: ...f the seat and pull the vehicle belt through the opening on the side of the Child Restraint Pass the vehicle belt along the back of the Child Restraint as shown Pull the vehicle belt down through the...

Page 75: ...73 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 2 3 1...

Page 76: ...ld 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...

Page 77: ...75 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 4b 4a 5...

Page 78: ...ssing the button on Harness Buckle and pulling out both Buckle Tongues Open Chest Clip by pressing the button in the middle of the clip and pulling apart 1 2 3 For a better fit in the Child Restraint...

Page 79: ...77 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 3 2 1...

Page 80: ...e are no twists in Harness Strap 4 If the child is wearing cold weather clothing give extra attention to adjusting the Harness make sure the Harness Straps lie flat on the child s shoulders are adjust...

Page 81: ...79 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 4...

Page 82: ...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 chi...

Page 83: ...81 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 5 REAR FACING AT OR BELOW FORWARD FACING AT OR ABOVE...

Page 84: ...2 SECURING YOUR CHILD Insert each Buckle Tongue into Harness Buckle listen for a click a Pull up firmly on both BuckleTongues to make sure that they are securely latched b SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS...

Page 85: ...83 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS CLICK 6b 6a...

Page 86: ...t Clip and Shoulder Pads down away from the child s neck and towards the Harness Buckle Pull on both shoulder straps to remove all slack from below SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 7 8 Harnessstrapsmustfit...

Page 87: ...85 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 7 8 CLICK...

Page 88: ...lders harness is too loose b If the harness is 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 wi...

Page 89: ...87 SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 9a 10 9b...

Page 90: ...nnatural position To ensure a better fit for smaller infants the Newborn Insert may be needed Never place extra padding under or behind the child Only use the Newborn Insert Straps must lay flat free...

Page 91: ...lothing 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 placeablanketoverchildAFT...

Page 92: ...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 38 or Forward Facing on page 56 Whentravelingbyairplanewithyourchi...

Page 93: ...91 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 94: ...tal containers Only use cups with less than 12 oz 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 Slide Cup...

Page 95: ...93 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CUP HOLDER 1...

Page 96: ...E REMOVING SHOULDER PADS Unhook the Velcro and remove Shoulder Pads as shown 1 INSTALL SHOULDER PADS Re attach Shoulder Pads by folding theVelcroTab over the Harness Strap a Secure both Velcro Tabs to...

Page 97: ...95 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1 2c 2a 2b...

Page 98: ...way from the Harness Release button b Unsnap each side of the back padding and pull forward to reveal seat bottom Unhook the Velcro straps from both sides of Child Restraint on the inside of seat shel...

Page 99: ...97 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 3b 3c 3d 3a...

Page 100: ...erside of seat and get corner to go through slot b Push metal bar through slot while pulling crotch belt out c 5 INSTALL CROTCH STRAP Reverse the removing instructions above to reinstall 6 DO NOT USE...

Page 101: ...99 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 5a 5b 5c...

Page 102: ...e or LATCH hardware It may cause them to malfunction Fabrics may be spot cleaned Hand wash using mild soap and water or machine washed in cold water on delicate cycle using mild detergent Hang to dry...

Page 103: ...Harness Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap Air dry Do NOT machine wash Cleaning LATCH Straps LATCH Straps cannot be replaced Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap Air dry Cleaning Buck...

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