Chicco KEYFIT User manual

READ USER
GUIDE
before using this
infant restraint
User Guide
For future use,
STORE USER GUIDE in door at rear of Base
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Safe Use Checklist...............................................................................4
Registration & Recall...........................................................................5
Assistance ............................................................................................5
Warnings...............................................................................................6
Base Features
Base Overview.................................................................................12
Storage Compartment.....................................................................13
Recline Adjustment..........................................................................13
UAS Removal & Storage.................................................................14
Shoulder Belt Lockoff.......................................................................15
Carrier Features
Carrier Overview...............................................................................16
Harness Buckle.................................................................................18
Chest Clip.........................................................................................18
Harness Adjuster..............................................................................18
Handle...............................................................................................19
Canopy .............................................................................................20
Newborn Insert.................................................................................21
Head Support...................................................................................22
Carrier/Base Attachment.................................................................23
Securing Infant in Carrier
Infant Requirements.........................................................................24
Changing Harness Height...............................................................25
Securing Infant in Carrier.................................................................26
Safety Tips for Securing Infant........................................................28
Secure Infant Checklist....................................................................29
Vehicle Information
Unsafe Vehicle Belts........................................................................30
Installation Positions ........................................................................31
Installation with Base
UAS or Vehicle Belt? ........................................................................32
Installation Using Vehicle Belt..........................................................32
Installation Using UAS.....................................................................34
Uninstalling Base ....................................................................... 33, 36
Installation without Base..................................................................37
Installation in Aircraft........................................................................38
Cleaning and Maintenance...............................................................39
Replacement Parts ............................................................................40
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1
Install Infant restraint system Rear-Facing
forward facing vehicle seats only
infant faces towards rear of vehicle
2
Install in Safe Location in Vehicle
position with NO Frontal air bag
compatible vehicle belts
3
Ensure Infant is in Size Range
weight – 4-22 lbs (2 - 10 kg)
height – 30 inches (76 cm) or less
4
Secure Infant Properly in Carrier
correct shoulder strap height
harness snug and chest clip correct
5
Secure Infant Restraint System Properly in Vehicle
vehicle belts tight and infant restraint system is secure
Carrier securely attached to Base
6
Verify that Recline Angle is Correct
Bubble between arrows
Level Line on Carrier is level with ground.
SAFE USE CHECKLIST
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2
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YOUR INFANT’S SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU!
You MUST follow the detailed instructions in this User Guide to ensure the
steps below are performed correctly!

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REGISTRATION & RECALL
Infant restraint systems could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register
this infant restraint system to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address,
and the infant restraint system’s model number and manufacturing date to:
ISIS Inc.
2260 Guenette
Montréal, Québec H4R 2M7
or call 1-800-667-4111 or 514-344-3045
or register online at: www.chicco.ca
For recall information, call 1-800-667-4111
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Please complete the Registration Card that came with your Infant restraint
system and mail it promptly.
NEED HELP?
If you have any problems with your Chicco Infant restraint system,
or any questions regarding installation or use, please call:
ISIS Inc. Customer Service
1-800-667-4111 or 514-344-3045
Please have Model Number available when you call.

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WARNING
Take Time to Read This User Guide
Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in this User Guide.
Your infant’s safety depends on you knowing how to setup, install and use this infant
restraint system properly.
Before installing this infant restraint system in a vehicle, be sure to also check the
vehicle owner’s manual for information on infant restraint system installation.
NEVER allow others to use this Infant restraint system until they have
read and understood all instructions in this User Guide. For future reference, keep
this User Guide in storage door at rear of Base.
Make Sure Infant Fits This Infant Restraint System
ONLY USE this Infant restraint system with infants who weigh between
2 and 10 kg (4 and 22 lbs) and whose height is 76 cm
(30 inches) or less.
DO NOT use this infant restraint system if top of infant’s head is less than 1 inch
from top of restraint.
ONLY USE the Newborn Insert for infants who weigh between 2 and 5 kg (4 and
11 lbs).
DO NOT use Newborn Insert if infant weighs more than 5 kg (11 lbs).

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WARNING
Secure Infant Properly
Snugly adjust the harness around your infant. A loose harness could cause the
infant to be ejected in a sudden stop or crash, resulting in serious injury or death.
NEVER use clothing or blankets that interfere with fastening or tightening the
harness. An unsecured infant could be ejected in a sudden stop or crash!
ALWAYS check to make sure buckle is securely latched. If buckle separates,
infant could be killed or seriously injured.
NEVER leave infant unattended.
ALWAYS keep infant properly secured in harness whenever infant is in Carrier.
A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It
does not press on the infant’s esh or push the infant’s body into an unnatural position.
To keep infant warm, place a blanket over infant and infant restraint system AFTER you
have properly secured infant in harness.

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WARNING
Install Infant Restraint System Correctly
NEVER place this Infant restraint system in a
vehicle position that has a Frontal air bag.
An infant in a rear-facing infant restraint system could
be killed by an air bag. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual
before installing this infant restraint system in a seating
position with side air bags.
ALWAYS install rear-facing when using this Infant restraint system in a vehicle.
Your infant could be killed or seriously injured if you install this infant restraint system
forward facing.
Install this Infant restraint system in a rear vehicle seat if possible.
ONLY install this infant restraint system in forward facing vehicle seats.
NEVER install in rear facing or side facing vehicle seats.
NEVER use infant restraint system in a vehicle seating position where it can not
be secured tightly. A loosely installed infant restraint system will not protect your child
in a crash.
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions rather than in the front seating positions.

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WARNING
Install Infant Restraint System System Correctly
ALWAYS secure this Infant restraint system with the vehicle’s infant restraint
system anchorage system (UAS) if available or with a vehicle belt.
BEFORE each use, ALWAYS check to make sure infant restraint system is tightly
secured in the vehicle seat.
ALWAYS check for secure attachment
of Carrier each time you use this infant
restraint system. After latching Carrier into
Base, lift up on Carrier to make sure that it
is securely attached to Base. Infant could
be killed or seriously injured if Carrier is not
securely latched to Base.
NEVER travel with this Infant restraint system unsecured in a vehicle, even when
it is unoccupied. An unsecured infant restraint system could injure other occupants in
a sudden stop or crash.
To ensure a correct installation of Infant restraint system, you must follow the step
by step instructions in this User Guide.

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WARNING
Ensure Infant’s Safety When Using Carrier
NEVER Leave Infant Unattended!
Suffocation Hazard: Infant Carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate
infant. NEVER place Carrier on beds, sofas or other soft surfaces.
Strangulation Hazard: Infant can strangle in loose Infant restraint system
straps. ALWAYS use harness. NEVER leave infant in Carrier when straps are lose
or undone.
Fall Hazard: Infant’s movements can slide Carrier. NEVER place Carrier near
edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated surfaces. Infant and Carrier might fall.
BE SURE handle is locked in the “carry position” before lifting Carrier by handle.
An unlocked handle could move unexpectedly, causing injury to infant.
NEVER place Carrier in top of shopping cart.
Carrier will not be secure and could fall causing injury to infant.
ALWAYS check buckle and other parts for hot surfaces. A hot surface could burn
infant! Cover unoccupied Carrier with blanket when leaving in a vehicle exposed to
sunlight.

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WARNING
Check Condition of Infant Restraint System
DO NOT use this Infant restraint system if any of the Harness or UAS straps are
cut, frayed or damaged in any way.
DO NOT use this Infant restraint system if any parts are broken, damaged or
missing. Call 1-800-667-4111 or 514-344-3045 to nd out if the damaged part or
parts can be replaced.
NEVER modify or disassemble this Infant restraint system except as instructed
to in this User Guide.
DO NOT use any accessories, pads or products supplied by other
manufacturers with this Infant restraint system. Items not tested with this infant
restraint system could injure your infant.
DO NOT use this Infant restraint system if it is more than 6 years old. Check
manufacturer’s label on underside of Carrier and in recess of Base for the “Do Not
Use After” date.
YOU MUST replace this Infant restraint system if it has been involved in a crash,
even if you cannot see visible damage. A damaged infant restraint system may not
protect your infant in a future crash.

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a
Recline Foot
b
Recline Button
c
Recline Indicator
d
UAS Connector
e
UAS Release Lever
f
UAS Pull Strap
g
Shoulder Belt Lockoff
h
Carrier Attachment Hook
i
Pull Strap Storage Pocket
j
Storage & User Guide
BASE OVERVIEW
j
i
h
g
f
e
d
c
b
a

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BASE FEATURES
Storage Compartment
The Storage Compartment is at the rear
of the Base. The User Guide is stored in
the Door.
Recline Adjustment
1
Recline angle may be adjusted by
pushing Recline Buttons while lifting Base.
2
Angle is correct when entire Bubble is
between arrows.
Vehicle MUST be on a level surface for the
Bubble to indicate correctly.
1
2
DO NOT place heavy or sharp
items in the Storage Compartment.
They could y out during a sudden
stop or crash, and cause serious
injury.

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UAS REMOVAL & STORAGE
Removing UAS
Pull UAS Connectors out of storage
pockets while lifting up on UAS Release
Lever.
Storing UAS:
1
Insert UAS Connectors into storage
pockets.
2
Pull UAS Pull Strap to secure UAS
Connectors.
3
Roll UAS Pull Strap and store in Pull
Strap Storage Pocket.
This Infant restraint system can be safely installed using vehicle
belts or UAS. UAS is a Infant restraint system attachment
system that is standard in most vehicles manufactured
after September 1, 2002. Refer to your vehicle owner’s
manual for details regarding UAS use in your vehicle.
When not using UAS, the UAS Connectors and Pull Strap MUST be
stored properly to allow Carrier to attach securely to Base.
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2
3

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SHOULDER BELT LOCKOFF
1
With vehicle belt tight, position belt
under Shoulder Belt Lockoff.
2
Firmly slide vehicle belt under
Shoulder Belt Lockoff
1
2
The Shoulder Belt Lockoff (diagonal belt) is used when installing the Base using
your vehicle belts. It locks the vehicle shoulder belt in place, ensuring a stable,
secure Base installation.
Refer to “Installation Using Vehicle
Belt” on page 32 for detailed
installation instructions.

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a
Release Handle
b
Harness Strap
c
Splitter
d
Side Hook
e
Harness Adjuster Strap
f
Lower Slots
g
Middle Slots
h
Upper Slots
i
Head Support Fastener Tabs
Carrier OVERVIEW
a
b
c
f
e
d
g
h
i

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Carrier OVERVIEW
a
Carry Handle
b
Canopy
c
Handle Button
d
Neck Pads
e
Harness Straps
f
Seat Pad
g
Adjuster Cover
h
Head Support
i
Harness Slots
j
Chest Clip
k
Adjuster Strap
l
Adjuster Button
m
Buckle
n
Newborn Insert
o
Canopy Mount
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
j
kl
m
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Harness Buckle
To release buckle tongues, rmly 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.
Chest Clip
To separate chest clip, push center button
and pull apart. To fasten, push together
until locked.
Harness Adjuster
a
To loosen harness, rmly press button
while pulling out on both shoulder straps.
b
To tighten harness, slowly pull
adjuster strap until harness is snug around
infant.
Check that buckle functions properly
and is kept free of dirt. For cleaning
instructions, see page 40.
Keep adjuster area clean and free of dirt. DO NOT attempt to remove adjuster
cover or button.
Carrier HARNESS FEATURES
a
b
Position chest clip at center of infant’s
chest, level with armpits.

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Handle has 3 LOCKED positions.
To rotate to a new position, press both
buttons near pivot.
NEVER hang toys or other objects from handle when using infant restraint
system in vehicle. They could seriously injure an infant
in a sudden stop or crash.
HANDLE
Carry
Store
Stand
ALWAYS place handle in one of
the LOCKED positions when using
Infant restraint system in vehicle.
BE SURE handle is LOCKED
in “CARRY” position before lifting
Carrier by handle. An unlocked
handle could move unexpectedly,
causing injury to infant.

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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.
To replace canopy, reverse previous steps.
CANOPY
a
Release bow from canopy mount on
opposite side of Carrier if using Carrier
without canopy.