Chicco Car Seat manual Make sure child is properly secured, Securing Child in Carrier

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SECURING CHILD IN CARRIER

SECURING CHILD IN CARRIER

1 Loosen harness by firmly

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pressing adjuster button and pulling forward on both straps.

2 Press button on buckle to release buckle tongues.

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3 Separate chest clip and spread straps apart. Place child in carrier in seated position.

Child must be resting against back and

 

bottom of carrier.

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4 Pull harness straps over child’s shoulders and around their waist.

Make sure that harness slots are AT or BELOW top of child’s shoulders.

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If harness straps are not AT or BELOW child’s shoulders, you must move harness to proper slots. See “Changing Harness Height” on page 25.

5Insert buckle tongues into buckle. Listen for a click.

Tug on tongues to verify that they are latched.

Pull excess strap up through buckle tongues so that harness is snug around child’s thighs.

6Snap chest clip together and slide away from child’s neck before tightening harness.

7Tighten harness by pulling slowly on adjuster strap until harness is snug around child.

8Make sure child is properly secured.

a Harness must be snug. If you can pinch a fold in strap, harness is too loose.

b Chest Clip must be positioned at center of child’s chest, level with armpits.

c Straps must be laying flat, free of twists and on top of child’s shoulders.

Read the “Safety Tips

for Securing Child” and the

“Secure Child Checklist”

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CLICK!

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Contents Page Table of Contents Registration & Recall Safe USE ChecklistEnsure Child is in Size Range TakeTime to ReadThis User Guide Install Restraint Correctly Never install in rear facing or side facing vehicle seatsCheck Condition of Restraint Base Overview Base FeaturesStorage Compartment Bubble is between arrowsPull Latch Pull Strap to Removing LatchStoring Latch Firmly slide shoulder beltCarrier Overview Chest Clip Harness Adjuster To loosen harness, firmly pressHarness Buckle To Install Insert in Carrier To extend/retract visorHead Support To release carrier from baseCarrier out of base CARRIER/BASE AttachmentPounds 2 and 5 kg Child RequirementsOnly use this child restraint Make sure child is properly secured Securing Child in CarrierProperly secured and tightened Harness around your child Safety Tips for Securing ChildSecure Child Checklist Check Position of Chest ClipNon-Locking ELR Lap Belts Results in Secure Installation of RestraintUnsafe Vehicle Belts Best Position is one thatBubble Must be Between arrows Check Installation Belts Must be TightUninstalling Base Carrier to BaseInto vehicle seat Check Installation Latch belts Must beInstallation Using Latch Not interfere with Attachment of Carrier To BaseVehicle belt Must be Tight Check InstallationInstallation Using Latch Installation Without Base SecureCleaning & Maintenance Installing the Seat PadInstallation in Aircraft Cleaning Buckle Latch Hardware Cleaning PlasticsCleaning Harness Latch Straps