Chicco nextfit zip, User Manual

Page 1: ...IS0123 1E 2016 Artsana USA Inc Convertible Car Seat User Guide For future use STORE USER GUIDE in compartment at rear of base...

Page 2: ...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 INFO...

Page 3: ...chedin 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 regi...

Page 4: ...tween 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 ha...

Page 5: ...re the steps below are performed correctly Ensure that theChild Restraint is properly leveled when installed CheckChild Restraint for a snug fit in your car While holding Child Restraint near belt pat...

Page 6: ...een5lbs 2 2kg and65lbs 29 4kg andwhoseheightis49inches 1245 mm orless Determinetherightinstallationsetupforyourchild sage weightandheight ONLYUSEtheNewbornInsertinREAR FACINGandonlyifthechildweighsbet...

Page 7: ...estraintCorrectly WHENUSINGTHISCHILDRESTRAINTREAR FACING DONOTPLACETHISCHILDRESTRAINTIN VEHICLESEATINGLOCATIONWITHAFRONTALAIRBAG UNLESSTHEAIRBAGCANBETURNED OFF Ifthe airbag inflates it can cause serio...

Page 8: ...ccoUSA DoingsowillvoidthewarrantyofthisChildRestraint You MUST replace this Child Restraint if it has been involved in a crash even if you cannot see visible damage AdamagedChildRestraintmaynotprotect...

Page 9: ...on Do not allow children to play with vehicle seat belts If possible move unused belts out of reach Do not use anything to raise the Child Restraint off the vehicle seat In a sharp turn sudden stop or...

Page 10: ...Lock Off LATCH Adjuster PULL 1st Forward Facing Lock Off Harness Buckle Harness Strap Crotch Strap Pad Harness Adjustment Strap Harness Release Button Chest Clip Rear Facing Lock Off Each Side Reclin...

Page 11: ...R COMPONENTS LATCH AND TETHER 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 2n...

Page 12: ...in use Make sure LATCH 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 compa...

Page 13: ...the FORWARD FACING guidelines on page 24 Chicco and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend all children ride REAR FACING until age 2 or they reach the weight height limits of this seat NEVER tu...

Page 14: ...POSITION FORWARD FACING 22 65 lbs 10 29 4 kg Use FORWARD FACING with children Who are at least one year old Who weigh between 22 and 65 lbs 10 29 4 kg Who are 49 1245 mm tall or less OR when the top o...

Page 15: ...seat padding to the side to access the Crotch Strap compartment Slide the button on the Crotch Strap lock while pulling up on the Crotch Strap to open the compartment a b Pull the Crotch Strap forwar...

Page 16: ...Only use the one provided byChicco for thisChild Restraint Pull Harness Buckle through slot in the bottom of Newborn Insert Pull both Harness Straps over the side panels of Newborn Insert Push Newborn...

Page 17: ...used with this Child Restraint WARNING WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR FACING DO NOT PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITHA FRONTALAIR BAG UNLESSTHEAIR BAGCAN BETURNEDOFF...

Page 18: ...straint to tilt Inflatable seat belts Move to LATCH seating position if available Follow the vehicle manufacturer s instructions for use with child restraints Do NOT use the shoulder belt Lock Off on...

Page 19: ...wer anchor points Somevehiclesowner s manual usetheterm ISOFIX LATCH can also be used invehicle seating positions equippedwith ISOFIX IfthevehicleisequippedwithLATCH thevehicleloweranchorpointsmaybevi...

Page 20: ...our 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 Vehicleteth...

Page 21: ...st to a reclined position as shown a 2 1 2 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 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...

Page 22: ...age 46 Lap BeltOnly installation continued on page 52 Installation Options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Installation on a Level Surface Locate the Bubble Level Indicator label and re adjust the seat recline to a...

Page 23: ...ir full length Grab both ends of LATCH straps Slide LATCH strap to blue REAR FACING opening on both sides Note Both LATCH Connector Storage compartments must be open and both LATCH straps must be loos...

Page 24: ...Restraint INSTALL USING LATCH INSTALL USING LATCH 5 4 6 4 CHECK YOUR WORK Hold Child Restraint at each side near REAR FACING vehicle belt paths Pull side to side and forward Child Restraint should not...

Page 25: ...en it Unzip seat padding a Pull seat padding to the side and route the vehicle lap shoulder belt through the blue REAR FACING seat belt path on the side of Child Restraint b Route the vehicle belt UND...

Page 26: ...ile pushing down on the Child Restraint a pull the vehicle shoulder belt b to tighten vehicle lap belt Continue to pull on the vehicle shoulder belt and position the shoulder belt in the middle of the...

Page 27: ...d 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 steps to make sure Child Restraint...

Page 28: ...e of Child Restraint b Route the vehicle belt UNDER the seat padding and behind the Crotch Strap when Crotch Strap is located in forward position Pull vehicle belt down through the blue REAR FACING se...

Page 29: ...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 Mak...

Page 30: ...remove Tether from the tether compartment If a tether anchor is not available the Tether should be stored properly Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface if possible Squeeze the Recline Adjustme...

Page 31: ...on continued on page 60 Lap Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 66 Lap BeltOnly installation continued on page 72 Installation Options 4 5 9 8 LEVEL SLOPE LEVEL SLOPE 5 Installation on a Leve...

Page 32: ...ir full length Grab both ends of LATCH straps Slide LATCH strap to red FORWARD FACING opening on both sides Note Both LATCH Connector Storage compartments must be open and both LATCH straps must be lo...

Page 33: ...in your vehicle Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars Pull up on the end of the LATCH Adjuster strap Pull 1st until strap is tight Pull on the SuperCinch LATCH Tightener strap...

Page 34: ...m 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 ste...

Page 35: ...lder belt through the red FORWARD FACING seat 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 Restr...

Page 36: ...r belt and position the shoulder belt in the middle of Lock Off area between tabs Lock Off will not close and lock in place if the vehicle belt is not positioned correctly While still pulling the shou...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...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 re...

Page 39: ...LT 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...

Page 40: ...Unbuckle Harness by pressing the button on Harness Buckle and pulling out both Buckle Tongues Open Chest Clip by pressing the button in the middle of the clip and pulling apart 1 2 3 For a better fit...

Page 41: ...d s waist Make sure there are no twists in Harness Strap 4 If the child is wearing cold weather clothing give extra attention to adjusting the Harness make sure the Harness Straps lie flat on the chil...

Page 42: ...ghtening Harness REAR FACING POSITION Position the Harness Straps at or below the child s shoulders FORWARD FACING POSITION Position the Harness Straps at or above the child s shoulders SECURING CHILD...

Page 43: ...G 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...

Page 44: ...and Shoulder Pads down away from the child s neck and towards the Harness Buckle Pull on both shoulder straps to remove all slack from below SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 7 8...

Page 45: ...arness is too loose b If the harness is too loose pull the Harness Adjuster 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...

Page 46: ...should not allow any slack It lies in a 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...

Page 47: ...hild Restraint on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle when using a vehicle lap belt Reference Rear Facing on page 38 or Forward Facing on page 56 Whentravelingbyairplanewithyourchild...

Page 48: ...ver place sharp or pointed objects in Cup Holder In a crash these objects could hit you or your child and cause serious injuries 1 ATTACHING CUP HOLDER Slide Cup Holder into either side of Child Restr...

Page 49: ...OVING SHOULDER PADS Unhook the Velcro and remove Shoulder Pads as shown 1 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1 2c 2a 2b INSTALL SHOULDER PADS Re attach Shoulder Pads by folding theVelcroTab over the Harness Str...

Page 50: ...AP PAD Locate the Tab on the Crotch Strap Pad and push it through the Harness Buckle a Pull the Tab out through the front of the Harness Buckle b and remove the Crotch Strap Pad c 3 INSTALL CROTCH STR...

Page 51: ...98 99 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REMOVING SOFT GOODS Unbuckle the Harness Unhook the Velcro on both of the Side Strap Pads a Unsnap Seat Bottom Panel and pull forward b 5 CLEANING...

Page 52: ...100 101 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REMOVING SOFT GOODS Remove Side Strap Pads c Locate the Zipper Tab at the top of the Child Restraint and unzip all the way around d 5 CLEANING...

Page 53: ...OVING SOFT GOODS Pull seat padding away from the Harness Release button e Carefully pull Seat Pad away from the Child Restraint f 5 NEVER use Child Restraint without the Seat Pad INSTALL SOFTGOODS Rev...

Page 54: ...metal bar slightly on underside of seat and get corner to go through slot b Push metal bar through slot while pulling crotch belt out c 7 INSTALL CROTCH STRAP Reverse the removing instructions above t...

Page 55: ...ing Shoulder Pads Hand wash using mild soap and water Hang to dry Cleaning Plastics Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap Towel dry Do NOT remove LATCH orAdjuster straps For additional informati...

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