IS0018.6E ©2014 Artsana USA, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Use Checklist.........................................................4 Registration & Recall.....................................................5 Assistance.......................................................................5 Warnings.........................................................................6 Base Features Base Overview...........................................................12 Storage Compartment...............................................
SAFE USE CHECKLIST REGISTRATION & RECALL 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! Please complete the Registration Card that came with your Child Restraint and mail it promptly.
WARNING 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 restraint in a vehicle, be sure to also check the vehicle owner’s manual for information on child restraint installation. NEVER allow others to use this Child Restraint until they have read and understood all instructions in this User Guide.
WARNING Install Restraint Correctly WARNING Install Restraint Correctly NEVER place this Child Restraint in a vehicle position that has a front airbag. An infant in a rear-facing child restraint could be killed by an airbag. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual before installing this restraint in a seating position with side air bags. ALWAYS secure this Child Restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage system (LATCH) if available or with a vehicle belt. Never use both at the same time.
WARNING Ensure Child’s Safety When Using Carrier NEVER Leave Child Unattended! Suffocation Hazard: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child. NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas or other soft surfaces. Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle. Fall Hazard: Child’s movements can slide carrier. NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated surfaces.
BASE OVERVIEW BASE FEATURES Storage Compartment The Storage Compartment is at the rear of the Base. The User Guide is stored inside. a b c d e f g Recline Foot Recline Button Recline Indicator LATCH Connector LATCH Release Lever LATCH Pull Strap Shoulder Belt Lockoff h Carrier Attachment Hook i Pull Strap Storage Pocket j Storage & User Guide DO NOT place heavy or sharp items in the Storage Compartment. They could fly out during a sudden stop or crash, and cause serious injury.
LATCH REMOVAL & STORAGE SHOULDER BELT LOCKOFF This Child Restraint can be safely installed using vehicle belts or LATCH. LATCH is a Child Restraint attachment system that is standard in most vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for details regarding LATCH use in your vehicle. The Shoulder Belt Lockoff is used when installing the Base using your vehicle belts. It locks the vehicle shoulder belt in place, ensuring a stable, secure Base installation.
CARRIER OVERVIEW a b c d e f g h i CARRIER OVERVIEW Release Handle Harness Strap Splitter Side Hook Harness Adjuster Strap Lower Slots f Middle Slots Upper Slots Head Support Fastener Tabs g h a b c d e f g a Carry Handle Canopy Handle Button Neck Pads Harness Straps Seat Pad Adjuster Cover Head Support Harness Slots Chest Clip Adjuster Strap h i j k l m n o p Adjuster Button Buckle Newborn Insert Canopy Mount Easy-access belt path, to use the carrier without the base.
CARRIER HARNESS FEATURES Harness Buckle To release buckle tongues, firmly press red button on buckle. To fasten, insert each tongue into buckle, listen for a click and then tug to verify that it is latched. Handle has 3 LOCKED positions. To rotate to a new position, press both buttons near pivot. BE SURE handle is LOCKED in “CARRY” position before lifting carrier by handle. An unlocked handle could move unexpectedly, causing injury to child. Check that buckle functions properly and is kept free of dirt.
CANOPY NEWBORN INSERT To Adjust Canopy, grab bow on both sides and rotate. Detach fastener tabs when rotating toward front of carrier. a To Remove Canopy Fabric, pull fabric away from Canopy Mount to expose button. Press button on canopy mount to release end of bow. Slide canopy fabric off bow and detach canopy from rear of pad. Release bow from canopy mount on opposite side of carrier if using carrier without canopy. a 20 1 The harness height may have to be changed to fit your child.
HEAD SUPPORT CARRIER/BASE ATTACHMENT Use Head Support to provide additional support for a young infant’s head. a 1 To secure carrier to base, align carrier with base and push firmly into base. Listen for a click. Head Support can be used with or without newborn insert. Pull up on Carrier to verify that it is securely latched. To Install Head Support, pull Fastener Tabs through slots and then attach together on underside of carrier.
CHILD REQUIREMENTS CHANGING HARNESS HEIGHT Child Requirements Children should ride in a REAR-FACING Child Restraint until they’re at least 1 year old AND weigh at least 20 lbs., or longer if possible. The Chicco KeyFit 30 Child Restraint can be used rear-facing up to 30 lbs. ONLY use this child restraint if the child meets all of the following requirements: 1 1 Weight between 4 and 30 pounds (2 and 13.
SECURING CHILD IN CARRIER 1 Loosen harness by firmly pressing adjuster button and pulling forward on both straps. 1 SECURING CHILD IN CARRIER 5 Insert buckle tongues into buckle. Listen for a click. 5 Tug on tongues to verify that they are latched. 2 Press button on buckle to release buckle tongues. 2 Separate chest clip and spread straps apart. Place child in carrier in seated position. 3 Child must be resting against back and bottom of carrier.
SAFETY TIPS FOR SECURING CHILD 1 NEVER secure child in carrier with child dressed in bulky garments or heavy clothing. 1 Heavy clothing can prevent harness from being properly tightened around child. SECURE CHILD CHECKLIST 1 Check Height of Harness Slots 2 Check Position of Chest Clip 3 Check Tightness of Harness Harness straps should always be AT or BELOW child’s shoulders. 1 Chest clip should be in center of child’s chest, level with armpits.
VEHICLE INFORMATION This Child Restraint can be securely installed in most vehicles using the vehicle seat belts or LATCH. BUT, there are some vehicle belts and installation positions that are UNSAFE for use with this Restraint. Refer to your Vehicle Owner’s Manual for detailed information about vehicle belts, LATCH, and preferred Restraint installation positions. INSTALLATION POSITIONS 1 2 Motorized (automatic) vehicle belts. 2 Door mounted vehicle belts.
INSTALLATION USING VEHICLE BELT INSTALLATION USING VEHICLE BELT LATCH or Vehicle Belt? This Child Restraint can be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH; never use both. Use the method that results in the MOST SECURE installation in your vehicle. If using Vehicle Lap Belt only (no Shoulder Belt), make sure that Lap Belt is LOCKED, and that free end of Lap Belt is neatly stored so it DOES NOT INTERFERE with attachment of Carrier to Base.
INSTALLATION USING LATCH INSTALLATION USING LATCH 5 Tighten LATCH Belts by pulling up firmly on LATCH Pull Strap while pressing Base firmly into vehicle seat. LATCH or Vehicle Belt? This Child Restraint can be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH; never use both. Use the method that results in the MOST SECURE installation in your vehicle. Remove LATCH Connectors from storage pockets while lifting up on LATCH Release Lever. 1 6 Store LATCH Pull Strap neatly in Pull Strap Storage Pocket.
INSTALLATION USING LATCH Uninstalling Base Remove Carrier from Base INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE 1 Position Carrier rear facing on vehicle seat, with child properly secured in Carrier. 1 1 Loosen LATCH by lifting the LATCH Release Lever and pulling Base away from vehicle seat back. Detach LATCH Connectors by pressing the red button on each LATCH Connector, and remove Base from vehicle. Route Vehicle Lap Belt under both Belt Guides, and buckle the vehicle belt.
INSTALLATION IN AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES This Child Restraint is certified for use in commercial aircraft. Be sure to contact your airline prior to travel, to discuss their Child Restraint policy. Position Carrier rear facing in aircraft seat, with child properly secured in Carrier. Your KeyFit 30 might be sold with an accessory seasonal boot. If you have the accessory boot, please follow these important instructions and warnings.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Fabrics may be spot-cleaned with mild soap and water, or machine washed in cold water on delicate cycle using mild detergent. Hang to dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. NEVER remove Harness or harness components from Carrier. If harness is extremely soiled or damaged, Call Chicco to order a replacement. Removing the Seat Pad Remove Harness Straps from Harness Slots as described in “Changing Harness Height.
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