Chicco NextFit User manual

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

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.
For future reference, fill in the information below. The information can be found on the label
on the bottom of the Child Restraint.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Manufactured In:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Registration and Recall 2
Child Guidelines 4
Safe Use Checklist 6
Important Warnings 8
Best Practices 14
Need Help? 15
Child Restraint Components 16
LATCH and Tether Components 18
LATCH and Tether Storage 20
Selecting Rear/Forward Facing Position 22
Adjusting Crotch Strap 26
Newborn Insert 28
Vehicle Seating Positions 30
Vehicle 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 LATCH 60
Install Using LAP-SHOULDER BELT 66
Install Using LAP BELT ONLY 72
Securing Child with Harness 76
Secure Child Checklist 88
Installation on an Aircraft 90
Cup Holder 92
Cleaning and Maintenance 94
VEHICLE INFORMATION
CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW
REAR-FACING INSTALLATION
FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION
SECURING YOUR CHILD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2
REGISTRATION AND RECALL
Please complete the Registration Card that came with
your Child Restraint and mail it promptly.
Child Restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in
a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and
manufacturing date to:
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.

3
REGISTRATION AND RECALL
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4
This Child Restraint is designed for children ages Birth to 6 years old.
ONLY use this Child Restraint if the child meets BOTH of the following
Weight and Height requirements:
• Weight is between 5 and 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 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.

5
FORWARD - 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 24.

6
Make sure your child meets the age, weight, and height requirements:
Refer to the “Child Guidelines” section on page 4.
Choose the proper Child Restraint configuration:
Select a safe seating location in your car:
Refer to the “Vehicle Seating Positions” section on page 30 and 31.
SAFE USE CHECKLIST
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!
REAR-FACING requirements on page 22
FORWARD-FACING requirements on page 24

7
Ensure that the Child Restraint is properly leveled when installed:
Check Child 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) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.
Secure your child:
Refer to the “Securing Your Child” section on page 76.
SAFE USE CHECKLIST
REAR-FACING requirements on page 40
FORWARD-FACING requirements on page 58

8
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE PRODUCT
LABELS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD.
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 Child Restraint in a vehicle, be sure to also check the vehicle owner’s manual for
information on proper installation.
• NEVER allow others to use this Child Restraint until they have read and understood all instructions in this
User Guide.
• This Child Restraint is not intended for use outside of the vehicle.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
Make Sure Child Fits This Child Restraint
• Use only with children who weigh between 5 lbs (2.2 kg) and 65 lbs (29.4 kg) and whose height is 49 inches (1245
mm) or less. Determine the right installation setup for your child’s age, weight and height.
• ONLY USE the Newborn Insert in REAR-FACING and only if the child weighs between 5 and 11 lbs (2.2 and 5 kg).