Chicco Fit 4 User Manual Download

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IS0178E_04

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Convertible Car Seat

User Guide

4-in-1

Summary of Contents for Fit 4

Page 1: ...IS0178E_04 For future use STORE USER GUIDE in compartment at rear of base 2019 Artsana USA Inc 09 09 www chiccousa com Convertible Car Seat User Guide 4 in 1 4 ...

Page 2: ...DER BELT 86 Install Using LAP BELT ONLY 92 Securing Child with Harness 96 Securing Child Checklist 108 Stage 4 Booster Mode Setup 110 Stage 4 Booster Mode Installation 118 Securing Child in Stage 4 Booster Mode 124 Convert to Stage 3 Harness Mode 130 Securing Child Checklist 132 Installation on an Aircraft 134 Cleaning and Maintenance 136 VEHICLE INFORMATION CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW STAGE 1 2 INST...

Page 3: ...achedin 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 4: ...emature infant may have difficulty breathing or have other medical problems when placed in a seated position CHILD GUIDELINES STAGE 3 FORWARD FACING HARNESS MODE STAGE 2 REAR FACING See Select Stage 1 Stage 2 Rear Facing on page 24 The Stage 1 Positioner is only for infants who weigh between 4 and 16 pounds 1 8 and 7 3 kg See Stage 1 Positioner on page 38 Stage 1 2 Headrest Insert on page 40 and S...

Page 5: ...hen installed CheckChild 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 fromvehicle seat backor side to side Secure your child Refer to the SecuringYour Child section on page 96 and 124 SAFE USE CHECKLIST STAGE 1 2 REAR FACING requirements on page 58 ...

Page 6: ...cm orless Determinetherightinstallationsetupforyourchild sage weightandheight ONLYUSEtheStage1PositionerREAR FACINGandonlyifthechildweighsbetween4and16lbs 1 8and7 3kg ONLYUSEtheStage1 2HeadrestandStage2PositionerREAR FACING ALWAYSchecktomakesurebuckleissecurelylatched Ifbuckleseparates childcouldbekilledorseriouslyinjured NEVERleavechildunattended DonotallowchildrentoplayinoraroundtheChildRestrain...

Page 7: ...red When installing the Child Restraint checkthebubblelevelonthesideoftheChildRestraint IMPORTANT WARNINGS WARNING DEATHorSERIOUS INJURYCANOCCUR InstallChildRestraintCorrectly WHENUSINGTHISCHILDRESTRAINTREAR FACING DONOTPLACETHISCHILDRESTRAINTIN VEHICLESEATINGLOCATIONWITHAFRONTALAIRBAG UNLESSTHEAIRBAGCANBETURNED OFF Ifthe airbag inflates it can cause serious injuryordeathtoyour child Forvehicleswi...

Page 8: ...hewarrantyofthisChildRestraint YouMUSTreplacethisChildRestraintifithasbeeninvolvedinacrash evenifyoucannotseevisible damage AdamagedChildRestraintmaynotprotectyourchildinafuturecrash DonotmodifyyourChildRestraint 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...

Page 9: ...ch 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 handChild Restraint with an unknown history Never use any accessories that are not included with this Child Restraint unless specifically approved byChicco For more information...

Page 10: ... LATCH Adjuster PULL 1st Forward Facing Lock Off LATCH Connector Storage LATCH Connector Storage Tether Strap Harness Buckle Harness Strap Crotch Strap Pad Harness Adjustment Strap Harness Release Button underfabric Chest Clip Rear Facing Lock Off EachSide Recline Adjustment Handle Adjustment Handle HeadRest Shoulder Pads Recline Position Indicator Bubble Level Indicator EachSide Waist Belt Pad On...

Page 11: ...VIEW INSERT COMPONENTS Stage 1 Positioner Stage 2 Positioner Stage 1 2 Headrest Insert Stage 4 Shoulder Belt Pad INSERT STAGE USE INSERT COMPONENTS Stage 2 Positioner Stage 1 Positioner Stage 1 2 Headrest Insert Stage 4 Shoulder Belt Pad 1 2 3 4 3 1 2 4 ...

Page 12: ...ER 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 PULL 1st 2nd PULL PULL 1st 2nd PULL D G A B C F G E Tether LATCH G TETHER LATCH F LATCH AND TETHER COMPONENTS ...

Page 13: ... when not in use Make sure Lower Anchor 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 not in use 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 d...

Page 14: ... page 26 REAR FACING STAGE 1 4 16 lbs 1 8 7 3 kg STAGE 2 12 40 lbs 5 5 18 kg Use REAR FACING with children Who weigh between 4 and 40 lbs 1 8 18 kg Who are no taller than 43 109 cm When Harness Straps can be positioned at or below the child s shoulders See Harness Height Adjustment on page 100 SELECT REAR FACING MODE NEVER turn this Child Restraint FORWARD FACING with an infant less than one year ...

Page 15: ... pg 28 SELECT FORWARD FACING MODE SELECT FORWARD FACING MODE FORWARD FACING HARNESS MODE 25 65 lbs 11 4 29 5 kg Use FORWARD FACING HARNESS MODE with children Who are at least one year old 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...

Page 16: ... FACING HARNESS MODE guidelines on page 26 SELECT BOOSTER MODE SELECT BOOSTER MODE BOOSTER MODE 40 100 lbs 18 45 3 kg Use BOOSTER MODE with children Who are at least four years old Who weigh between 40 and 100 lbs 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 See Adjusting Shoulder Belt Guide Height on page 12...

Page 17: ...serious injuries R L 1 2 Pin ATTACHING THE CUP HOLDER Match the R and L Cup Holders to the Child Restraint as shown 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 Repe...

Page 18: ...pad Thread the Harness Buckle up through the slot in the pad and Crotch Strap Pad Adjust the Crotch Strap Pad to make sure the Fabric Notches are positioned below the slot in the top layer of padding 3 2 1 CROTCH STRAP PAD When installing through the slot in the Stage 1 Positioner Stage 2 Positioner or Seat Pad make sure the Fabric Notches are tucked under the slot in the top layer of padding 3 2 ...

Page 19: ...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 Push the seat pad fabric towards the seat back 1a 1b 1 Adjust Crotch Strap if strap is underneath child When moving the child restraint from Stage 2 rear facing mode to Stage 3 forward facing mode the crotch strap must be adjusted to the front positio...

Page 20: ...Crotch Strap lock while pulling up on the Crotch Strap to open the compartment a b Then pull the Crotch Strap forward or backward into desired position c 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 3 2 2c 3 ...

Page 21: ... Stage 1 Positioner firmly into Child Restraint to make sure it is properly positioned Lift up on the Stage 1 Positioner and pull Crotch Strap Pad through slot a Thread the Harness Buckle up through the slot in the Stage 1 Positioner and Crotch Strap Pad b Make sure the fabric flairs are tucked under the slot of the Stage 1 Positioner 1 2 WARNING ONLY use the Stage 1 Positioner if the child weighs...

Page 22: ...ons and insert both headrest flaps into the Headrest pockets as shown Tuck the bottom section of the Stage 1 2 Headrest under the Harness straps Attach the Stage 1 2 Headrest snap button straps to the back of the backrest fabric a repeat for the other side b 1 2 3 STAGE 1 2 HEADREST INSERT 1 2 3a 3b Check that Stage 1 2 Headrest is properly attached before use To remove the Stage 1 2 Headrest repe...

Page 23: ... Pull up on the Headrest Adjustment Tab on the top of the Child Restraint Headrest Place the Stage 2 Positioner onto the seat Pull the crotch strap and the adjustment strap through the correct openings on the seat pad Tuck the Stage 2 Positioner under the Harness straps a and fasten lower snaps on both sides b Refer to page 34 Adjusting Crotch Strap if crotch strap is underneath child 1 2 STAGE 2 ...

Page 24: ...t back side pocket then attach the snap as shown a Repeat for the other side section flap and snap b Attach the elastic strap on the front of the Stage 2 Positioner pull the elastic strap under the front edge of the seat bottom and loop it around both hooks To remove the Stage 2 Positioner repeat steps 1 and 2 in REVERSE 3 4 STAGE 2 POSITIONER 3a 4 3b 5 ...

Page 25: ...far as possible Then unbuckle the Chest Clip and Harness Buckle a Lift the top backrest padding on the back of the seat b Undo both snap buttons on the lower Backrest Seat Pad and pull forward c Stage 4 Shoulder Belt Pad included with the Child Restraint may be used for the Child s comfort Wrap the pad around the Vehicle Seat Belt and attach using the hook and loop tabs 1 STAGE 4 SHOULDER BELT PAD...

Page 26: ...H A FRONTAL AIR BAG UNLESS THE AIR BAG CAN BE TURNED OFF 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 Make sure no more than 3 inches of the Child Restraint base is past the edge of the vehicle seat Do not use on a folded d...

Page 27: ...hild Restraint is rear facing using the locked switched mode may cause Child Restraint to tilt 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 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS RF AND FF ThefollowingtypesofvehiclebeltsMUSTNOTbeusedtoinstallthisChildRestraint If anyofthe belttypes listed below are inthe c...

Page 28: ...houlder 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 The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts in BOOSTER MODE 1 Never use a Lap Belt with motorized Shoulder ...

Page 29: ...ower anchor points Somevehiclesowner s manual usetheterm ISOFIX LATCH can also be used invehicle seating positions equippedwith ISOFIX IfthevehicleisequippedwithLATCH thevehicleloweranchorpointsmaybevisibleat theseatcrease Ifnotvisible theseatingpositionmaybemarkedwithasymbol fig a or acoloreddot Checkthevehicleowner smanualforvehicletoptetheranchorlocations Theymaybeidentifiedusingoneoftheanchors...

Page 30: ...hor 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 Vehicletether anchors can befound in manydifferent locations Someof thetypical locations are shownonthe next page Refertoyour vehicle owner s manualfor exact loc...

Page 31: ... after child restraint is installed loosen the current method of installation and adjust the recline Repeat installation steps and refer to pages 60 75 to ensure child restraint is installed correctly 2 1 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2a 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...

Page 32: ...AR FACING SETUP REAR FACING SETUP 3 4 LATCH installation continued on page 62 Lap Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 68 Lap BeltOnly installation continued on page 72 Installation Options Installation on a Level Surface Locate the Bubble Level Indicator label and re adjust the seat recline to any position that the Bubble falls between the lines for Stage 1 Stage 2 installation Installati...

Page 33: ...ATCH straps Make sure SuperCinch LATCHTightener strap Pull 2nd and LATCH Adjuster strap Pull 1st are loosened to their full length 1 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 equipp...

Page 34: ...nector 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 compartments 2 3 When not accessing the LATCH or changing the belt path ALWAYS keep LATCH Connector Storage compartments closed 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 3 INSTALL USING LATCH INSTALL USING LATCH ...

Page 35: ...R 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 ...

Page 36: ...ng in the seat pad b With your right hand guide the vehicle lap shoulder belt UNDER the seat pad 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 i...

Page 37: ...G LAP SHOULDER BELT INSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT 4 5 4a 4b 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 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 he...

Page 38: ...e the vehicle lap belt UNDER the seat pad 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 thro...

Page 39: ...d 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 ste...

Page 40: ...re installing Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface if possible Squeeze the Recline Adjustment Handle on front of Child Restraint and 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 78 95 to ensure ...

Page 41: ...ase stays flat on the vehicle seat 5 4 LATCH installation continued on page 80 Lap Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 86 Lap BeltOnly installation continued on page 92 Installation Options 5 9 5 8 7 6 4 3 2 1 LEVEL SLOPE LEVEL SLOPE 5 Installation on a Level Surface Locate the Bubble Level Indicator label and re adjust the seat recline to any position that the Bubble falls between the li...

Page 42: ...CH 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 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 Sli...

Page 43: ...n the end of the LATCH Adjuster strap Pull 1st until strap is tight Pull on the SuperCinch LATCH Tightener strap Pull 2nd to secure Child Restraint 5 4 6 PULL 1st 2nd PULL 6 5 PULL 1st 2nd PULL CLICK CLICK 4 PULL 1st 2nd PULL PULL 1st 2nd PULL When not accessing the LATCH or changing the belt path ALWAYS keep LATCH Connector Storage compartments closed Do not install by this method for a child wei...

Page 44: ...an 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 INSTALL USING LATCH INSTALL USING LATCH Locate Tether anchor in your vehicle Attach Tether Hook Pull ...

Page 45: ...at 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 along the back of the Child Restraint as shown 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 1 ...

Page 46: ...NSTALL USING LAP SHOULDER BELT While pushing down on the Child Restraint a pull the vehicle shoulder belt b to tighten vehicle lap belt 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 4 5 4a 4b 5 ...

Page 47: ...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 Re...

Page 48: ... back of 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 red FORWARD FACING seat belt path on the opposite side of Child Restraint Buckle the vehicle belt Replace the seat back padding 1 INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 2 3 2 3...

Page 49: ...NG LAP BELT ONLY 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 rep...

Page 50: ... in the middle of the clip and pulling apart 1 2 3 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 Stage 2 rear facing mode to Stage 3 forward facing mode the crotch strap must be adjusted to the front position 3 2 1 For a better fit in the Child Restraint with smaller infants the Stage 1 Pos...

Page 51: ...Harness Straps over the child s shoulders and around the child s waist Make sure there are no twists in Harness Strap 4 4 Clothing suchasbulkywintercoatsthatinterferewiththeproperplacementor adjustmentoftheHarnesssystemshouldneverbeused MakesuretheHarness Strapslieflatonthechild sshoulders areadjustedsnuglysothatclothingis compressedandthechildcannotleanforward andtheChestClipisatarmlevel ...

Page 52: ... sure Head Rest locks into position before tightening Harness STAGE 1 2 REAR FACING POSITION Position the Harness Straps at or below the child s shoulders STAGE 3 FORWARD FACING POSITION Position the Harness Straps at or above the child s shoulders SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 5 5 REAR FACING AT OR BELOW FORWARD FACING AT OR ABOVE If using lowest Head Rest Harness Positi...

Page 53: ...ING 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 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 6 CLICK 6b 6a ...

Page 54: ...for a click 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 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 7 8 7 8 Harness straps mustfit snugly and layflatonthe centerofyour child s shoulders ...

Page 55: ...harness is too loose b If the harness is too loose pull the Harness Adjustment 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 SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 9 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...

Page 56: ... 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 Stage 1 2 Headrest Insert and Stage 1 Positioner may be needed Never place extra padding under or behind the child Only use the Stage 1 2 Headrest Insert and Stage 1 Positioner Straps must lay flat free of twists and cen...

Page 57: ...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 BOOSTER MODE SETUP 1 2 Store the Harness Straps and Crotch Strap properly when using the Child Restraint in BOOSTER MODE 2 ...

Page 58: ...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 Remove the Shoulder Pads and store them for later use Refer to pages 136 and 137 Remove the Crotch Strap Pad Refer to pages 136 and 137 BOOSTER MODE SETUP 3 4 BOOSTER MODE SETUP 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 59: ...ODE SETUP Remove the Crotch Strap from the slot and pull forward on the Seat pad to locate the Crotch Strap compartment below To store the Crotch Strap fit the Crotch Strap buckle into the Crotch Strap compartment with the release button facing up 8a 7 BOOSTER MODE SETUP 8 8 8a ...

Page 60: ...NSTALLATION BOOSTER MODE SETUP Repeat Booster Seat Setup Steps 2 3 on pages 110 112 in REVERSE to re attach the Backrest Seat Pads 9 BOOSTER MODE SETUP 9a If using Higher Head Rest Harness Position make sure the seat back padding panel is folded down 9c 9b ...

Page 61: ...LLEL with the vehicle seating surface 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...

Page 62: ... the Child Restraint is not blocking the vehicle belt buckle 4 Installation on a Level Surface Locate the Bubble Level Indicator label and re adjust the seat recline to any position that the Bubble falls between the STAGE 4 lines Installation on a Slope If vehicle is on a slope re adjust the seat recline to position 8 or 9 only LEVEL SLOPE LEVEL SLOPE 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 Stage 4 ...

Page 63: ...tight Pull on the SuperCinch LATCH Tightener strap Pull 2nd to secure Child Restraint Locate the Tether anchor in your vehicle Attach Tether Hook Pull Tether Adjuster strap to tighten Use of LATCH andTopTether in BOOSTER MODE is completely optional If LATCH andTether is not used make sure the LATCH andTetherStraps are properly stored See page 22 5 6 7 BOOSTER MODE INSTALLATION If the seat is not s...

Page 64: ...IN BOOSTER MODE Place the child into the Child Restraint making sure the child is sitting with his her back against the Backrest 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 100 for adjusting the Headrest Height 1 2 ...

Page 65: ...OSTER INSTALLATION STAGE 4 BOOSTER INSTALLATION 4 3 SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER MODE Route the lap shoulder belt across the child s thighs and chest as shown Buckle the vehicle belt 3 4 SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER MODE CLICK ...

Page 66: ...the seat is removed from the vehicle SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER MODE 6 Ensure the child is secured correctly as shown Optional Stage 4 Shoulder Belt Pad included with the Child Restraint may be used for the Child s comfort Wrap the pad around the Vehicle Seat Belt and attach using the hook and loop tabs 6 Check that the shoulder belt is snug on the child s shoulder and that it does not rub on the n...

Page 67: ...Buckle tongues 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...

Page 68: ...accident theBoosterSeatmaynotoperatecorrectly 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 To avoid injury to others ALWAYS secure this child restraint in BOOSTER MODE when unoccupied An unsecur...

Page 69: ...ane 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 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 72...

Page 70: ...INSTALL SHOULDER PADS 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 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 Crotch Strap pad and pull it up on the pad c 2 3a 3b 3 REMOVING CROTCH STRAP PAD 3c...

Page 71: ...rside of seat and get corner to go through slot b Push metal bar through slot while pulling crotch belt out c 1 INSTALL CROTCH STRAP Reverse the removing instructions above to reinstall 2 1a 1b 1c 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 NEVER use C...

Page 72: ...tions visit the Chicco website at www chiccousa com or call 1 877 424 4226 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Do NOT remove LATCH orAdjuster straps For additional information visit the Chicco website at www chiccousa com or call 1 877 424 4226 Cleaning Cup Holder Cup Holder is dishwasher safe on top rack only Cleaning Harness Spongecleanusingwarmwaterandmildsoap Airdry DoNOTmachinewash Cleaning LATCH and Ad...

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