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USER MANUAL ELETTA CHICCO

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Instructions for use

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VERY IMPORTANT: TO BE READ IMMEDIATELY

• lease follow carefully these instructions on how to assemble and fit the product. The product must not be used by anybody who has not read these instructions. • Keep this instruction booklet for future use. • Each country has different safety laws and regulations for the transportation of children in cars. For this reason, it is recommended that you should contact your local authority for further information. • WARNING! According to car accident statistics, the rear seats of a car are generally safer than the front seat: it is therefore recommended to fit the Child Car Seat into the rear seats of the car. In particular, the central rear seat is the safest, if it is fitted with a 3-point safety belt. • WARNING! DANGER! For Group 0+ (from 0 up to 13 kg): Never fit this Child Car Seat into a front seat equipped with front airbag. Fit the Child Car Seat into the front seat only if the frontal airbag has been deactivated: check with the car manufacturer, or in the car instructions manual, whether the airbag can be deactivated. • Ensure that all the passengers of the vehicle know how to release the child from the Child Car Seat in case of emergency. • Use for group 1 (from 9 up to 18 kg): If the Child Car Seat is fitted in the front seat of the car with the frontal airbag deactivated, it is recommended to push the seat back as much as possible, bearing in mind the comfort of the passenger sitting in the seat directly behind it. • Never use this Child Car Seat on side-facing or rear-facing car seats. • Fit the Child Car Seat only in front-facing seats that are correctly secured in the car. Never leave folding or rotating car seats unsecured, they may be a source of danger in the event of an accident. • Pay attention when fitting the Child Car Seat into the car to avoid that a mobile car seat or car door may interfere with it. • Never fit the Child Car Seat into a car seat if it is only equipped with a (2-point) lap belt. • No Child Car Seat can guarantee the total safety of your child in the event of an accident, but the use of this product reduces the risk of serious injuries or death. • The risk of serious injuries to the child increases, not only in the case of accidents, but also in other circumstances (i.e.: sudden braking, etc.) if these instructions are not followed carefully: always check that the Child Car Seat is secured correctly to the car seat. • If the Child Car Seat is damaged, deformed or

worn out, it must be replaced: it may no longer comply with the original safety standards.

This product must not be modified in any way, unless the modification is approved by the manufacturer. Do not fit any accessories, spare parts or components not supplied or approved by the manufacturer. Never leave the child unattended in the Child Car Seat for any reason. Never leave the Child Car Seat unsecured in the car seat, it may hurt or injure the passengers. Do not insert anything between the car seat and the child car seat, or between the child car seat and the child, unless it is an accessory approved by the manufacturer: in case of accident the Child Car Seat may not operate correctly. In case the car is left under direct sunlight, it is recommended to cover the Child Car Seat. An accident, even a minor incident, may cause damage to the Child Car Seat, which is not visible to the naked eye: it is therefore necessary to replace the Child Car Seat. Do not use second-hand Child Car Seats: they may have suffered structural damage not visible to the naked eye, which could compromise the safety of the product. Artsana declines all responsibility for any inappropriate use of the product. The fabric cover can be replaced only with another fabric cover approved by the manufacturer, as it is an integral part of the Child Car Seat. For your child’s safety, the Child Car Seat must never be used without fabric cover. Check that the safety harness strap is not twisted to avoid that the strap or any parts of the Child Car Seat remain trapped between the car doors, or rub against cutting edges. If the safety harness is cut or frayed, it must be replaced. Do not transport loose or unsecured objects or baggage on the back shelf of the vehicle: in the event of an accident or sudden braking, they may injure the passengers. Ensure that all the car passengers fasten their seat belt, for their own safety and because, during the journey, they may injure the child in the event of an accident or sudden braking of the car. On long journeys, it is recommended to make frequent stops: children tire very easily. Do not remove the child from the Child Car Seat while travelling. If the child needs attention, it is necessary to stop the car in a safe place. Premature babies, born after less than 37 weeks of pregnancy, may be at risk in the Child Car Seat. These newborn babies may have breathing difficulties when seated in the Child Car Seat. We recommend to consult your doctor, or the hospital’s staff, to have a medical opinion on your child, and whether it can be carried in the Child Car Seat when leaving the hospital.

a “Universal” child restraint for this age group.

3. This child restraint has been classified as “Universal” under more stringent conditions than those that were applied to earlier designs not displaying this notice. 4. Only suitable if the vehicle is fitted with a 3-point static or 3-point retractor safety belt approved to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16, or other equivalent standards. 5. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE CONTENTS:

• DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS • PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS • PRODUCT AND CAR SEAT USE RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • HOW TO FIT THE CHILD CAR SEAT INTO THE CAR FOR GROUP 0+ (FROM 0 UP TO 13 kg) • HOW TO FIT THE CHILD CAR SEAT INTO THE CAR FOR GROUP 1+ (FROM 9 UP TO 18 kg) • HOW TO ADJUST THE SAFETY HARNESS • SEATING THE CHILD IN THE CHILD CAR SEAT •

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCT AND CAR SEAT USE RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS WARNING! Please read carefully the following product and car seat use restrictions and requirements.

Failure to comply with these instructions may affect the safety of your child. • This Child Car Seat is approved for use only for children between 0 and 18 kg of weight (from birth up to 3 years of age, approximately). • The car seat must be fitted with a 3-point static or 3-point retractor safety belt, approved to UNI/ECE No. 16 regulation or other equivalent standards (Diag. 3). • WARNING! Never fit the Child Car Seat to a seat that is only equipped with a 2-point safety belt (Diag. 4). • The Child Car Seat may be fitted into the front passenger seat or any rear seat. Never use this Child Car Seat on side-facing or rear-facing car seats (Diag. 5). • This product is expressly intended to be used only as a Child Car Seat; it should not be used indoors.

DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS Diag. 1 (Front)

A. Fabric cover B. Holes for adjusting the height of the safety harness C. Shoulder straps D. Child car seat safety harness E. Buckle F. Restraint harness adjustment button compartment cover G. Strap for adjusting the safety harness H. Insert pillow Diag. 2 (Profile) I. Seat J. Base K. Reclining handle L. Guides for inserting the lap section of the 3-point car safety belt (only for fitting the Child Car Seat for Group 0+) M. Guides for inserting the lap section of the 3-point car safety belt (only for fitting the Child Car Seat for Group 1) N. Locking clamps for diagonal section of the 3-point car safety belt (only for fitting the Child Car Seat for Group 1) O. Guide for inserting the diagonal section of the car safety belt (for both groups) P. Plate for locking the belts (see also Diag. 22)

HOW TO FIT THE CHILD CAR SEAT INTO THE CAR FOR GROUP 0+ (From 0 up to 13 kg)

WARNING! When it is used for Group 0+ (from 0 up to 13 kg), always fit the Child Car Seat in a rearward-facing direction. If the front seat of the car is equipped with an airbag, deactivate the airbag before fitting the Child Car Seat. Danger of death or serious injuries. WARNING! The points through which the safety belt must pass for fitting for Group 0+ (from 0 up to 13 kg) are highlighted in LIGHT BLUE. WARNING! Never use the insert pillow if the child weighs over 6 kg. Diag. 6 – Adjust the Child Car Seat to the most reclined position with the handle K. Diag. 7 – Position the Child Car Seat on the car seat in a rearward-facing position. Diag. 8 – Insert the 3-point safety belt of the car between the seat and the base of the Child Car Seat, passing the lap section through the appropriate light blue guides L, located at the rear of the Child Car Seat backrest; then fasten the safety belt to the buckle of the seat. Diag. 9 – Tension the lap section of the belt as much as possible, and insert it inside the appropriate guide

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

• This Child Car Seat is approved for “Group 0+/1”, for the transport of children from birth up to 18 Kg of weight, and conforms to European norm ECE R 44/04. • This Child Car Seat has been classified as “Universal”, and can therefore be fitted into any car model. WARNING! “Universal” means that it fits most, but not all, car seats. IMPORTANT WARNING 1. This is a «Universal“ child restraint. It is approved to Regulation No. 44.04 series of amendments, for general use in vehicles, and it will fit most, but not all car seats. 2. A correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer has declared that the vehicle is capable of accepting

belt are well tensioned and that it is not twisted.

WARNING! NEVER use the safety belt in positions other than those indicated in these instructions.

O, located on the same side where you are fitting the Child Car Seat.

Diag. 10 – Check that the Child Car Seat is tightly and correctly fitted into the car seat, and that the safety belt is well tensioned. If the Child Car Seat is not tightly and safely fitted into the car seat, repeat the installation. WARNING! Always check that all parts of the safety belt are well tensioned and that it is not twisted. WARNING! NEVER use the safety belt in positions other than those indicated in these instructions.

HOW TO ADJUST THE SAFETY HARNESS WARNING! The safety harness must always be adjusted to suit the child’s growth.

Diag. 19 – To adjust the safety harness correctly, the straps must come out from the backrest, at the height of the child’s shoulders. Adjust the safety harness as illustrated below: Adjust the Child Car Seat to the most reclined position with the handle K (Diag. 6). Diag. 20 – Press the harness adjustment button found inside its compartment F and, at the same time, take hold of the two child car seat harness straps D, below the shoulder straps, and pull them towards you to slacken them. Diag. 21 – Unfasten the safety harness, pressing the red button on the buckle. Diag. 22 - Remove the two harness straps from the locking plate P, located on the rear of the backrest. Diag. 23 – Pull the harness straps from the front to remove them from the backrest and shoulder straps. Diag. 24 – Remove the shoulder straps, turning and removing the locking plates from the respective holes on the backrest. Diag. 25 – Reinsert the plates of the shoulder straps at the desired height, inside the respective holes on the backrest. Diag. 26 – Lock the two tabs into the buckle. This will help you to check that the harness strap is inserted in the correct position. Diag. 27 – First insert the two harness straps through the shoulder straps; then insert them into the holes located on the backrest and into the locking plates of the shoulder straps. Diag. 28 – Reinsert the two harness straps into the plate. Diag. 29 - Check that both the plate and harness straps are positioned as shown in the diagram. WARNING! Check that the harness is not twisted. SEATING THE CHILD IN THE CHILD CAR SEAT Loosen and unfasten the harness of the Child Car Seat, as illustrated in the “HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SAFETY HARNESS” paragraph, Diag. 20 and 21. Diag. 30 – Sit the child in the Child Car Seat. WARNING! Always check that the child is sitting with its back correctly placed against the backrest of the Child Car Seat, and that the crotch strap is in the correct position. Diag. 31 – Take the harness and join the two buckle tabs. Diag. 32 – Firmly push the two joined buckle tabs inside the buckle, until a “click” is heard. To ensure maximum safety, the two buckle tabs have been designed so as to prevent the locking of a single tab, or one tab at a time.

HOW TO FIT THE CHILD CAR SEAT INTO THE CAR FOR GROUP 1 (From 9 up to 18 kg)

WARNING! When it is used for Group 1 (from 9 up to 18 kg), always fit the Child Car Seat in a forwardfacing direction. If the Child Car Seat is fitted in the front seat of the car, it is recommended to push the seat back as much as possible, bearing in mind the comfort of the passenger sitting in the seat directly behind it, and to adjust the backrest in the most vertical position. If the car is equipped with a safety belt height adjuster, fix it in the lowest position. Then check that the car seat safety belt adjuster is either in a backward position with respect to the backrest of the car seat (or at least aligned to it). WARNING! The points through which the safety belt must pass for fitting for Group 1 (from 9 up to 18 kg) are highlighted in RED. Adjust the Child Car Seat to the most reclined position (Diag. 6), with the handle K. Diag. 11 – Position the Child Car Seat on the selected car seat in the forward-facing position. Diag. 12 – Hold the 3-point safety belt of the car and insert it between the base and seat; then fasten it to the opposite side. Diag. 13 – Pass the horizontal section of the safety belt (lap section) under the two red belt guides M. Diag. 14 – Tension the safety belt as much as possible, holding it from the diagonal section (thoracic section). Diag. 15 – Press the button located on the locking clamp N, located on the side where you are fitting the child car seat; then insert the diagonal section of the belt into the clamp. Release the button, which will automatically return to the lock position. Tension the safety belt as much as possible. Diag. 16 – Insert the upper part of the diagonal belt inside the guide O. Diag. 17 – Tension the belt as much as possible, ensuring that the Child Car Seat adheres correctly to the car seat. If necessary, carry out this operation exercising some pressure on the Child Car Seat with your knee. Diag. 18 – Check that the Child Car Seat is tightly and correctly fitted into the car seat, and that the safety belt is well tensioned. If the Child Car Seat is not tightly and safely fitted into the car seat, repeat the installation. WARNING! Always check that all parts of the safety

Diag. 33 – To tension the safety harness of the Child

Car Seat, pull the adjustment strap G of the harness, until the harness straps adhere to the child’s body correctly. WARNING! Do not over-tighten the harnesses: If you can insert one finger between the harness and your child’s shoulders, it means that it is tightened correctly. WARNING! Check that the harness is not twisted.

CHECKING THE CONDITION OF THE COMPONENTS It is recommended to check regularly the condition of the following components to ensure that they are not damaged or worn out: • Fabric cover: Check that the padding does not come out from the seams. Check the condition of the seams: they must always be intact and undamaged. • Harness: Check that the fabric weft is not frayed or the harness strap worn out in the parts corresponding to the adjustment strap, crotch, shoulders and harness adjustment plate. • Plastic parts: Check that the plastic parts are not worn out, damaged or faded. CAUTION! If the Child Car Seat is deformed or worn out, it must be replaced: it may no longer comply with the original safety standards.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE All cleaning and maintenance operations must only be carried out by an adult.

HOW TO CLEAN THE FABRIC COVER The fabric cover of the Child Car Seat can be removed and cleaned by hand or in a washing machine at 30°C. Please refer to the following care label symbols for instructions on how to clean the fabric cover: Never use abrasive detergents or solvents. Do not spin the fabric cover, let it dry without wringing. To remove the fabric cover, it is first necessary to remove the safety harness. To carry out this operation, see the points described from Diag. 20 to Diag. 23 in the “HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SAFETY HARNESS” paragraph: Once the safety harness has been removed from the backrest: Diag. 34 – Take off the fabric cover from the seat of the Child Car Seat, removing the shoulder straps and the two harness straps from the respective holes, located on the fabric cover. To replace the fabric cover and harness straps, proceed as follows: Diag. 35 – Fit the fabric cover on the seat of the Child Car Seat, inserting the two harness straps inside the respective holes, located on the corresponding points of the fabric cover. Then carry out the operations described from Diag. 26 to Diag. 29, in the “HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SAFETY HARNESS” paragraph. WARNING! Check that the harness is not twisted.

STORING THE PRODUCT When it is not fitted into the car, it is recommended to store the Child Car Seat in a dry place, away from sources of heat and to protect it from dust, humidity and direct sunlight.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL When the Child Car Seat no longer complies with the original safety standards, stop its use and dispose of it at an appropriate collection point. Dispose of the product as laid down in the environmental norms in force in the Country of use.

HOW TO CLEAN THE PLASTIC OR METAL PARTS Clean the plastic and coated metal parts only with a damp cloth. Never use abrasive detergents or solvents.

The movable parts of the Child Car Seat must not be lubricated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,

PLEASE CONTACT: Chicco UK Ltd Prospect Close Lowmoor Road Business Park Kirkby in Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 7LF Customer Services Helpline Tel: 01623 750870 (office hours only) www.chicco.com

Clean in a washing machine at 30°C Wash by hand

40°C Do not dry clean

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