KEY 2-3 - Car seat CHICCO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KEY 2-3 CHICCO

GB Important: please read these instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference. for your child’s safety, read these instructions carefully.

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VERY IMPORTANT: TO BE READ IMMEDIATELY • This child car seat is approved for “Group 2 – 3”, for the transport of children from 15 to 36 Kg of weight (between 2 and 12 years of age approximately) and conforms to European norm ECE R 44/04. • 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. • The child car seat adjustment operations must only be carried out by an adult. • The product must not be used by anybody who has not read these instructions. • 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. • Keep this instruction booklet for future reference: the back of the seat has a specific pocket to store it • This product is expressly intended to be used only as a child car seat; it should not be used indoors. • Artsana declines all responsibility for any inappropriate use of the product and for

any use not in compliance with these instructions. 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. Always use the child car seat, fitted correctly and with the safety harness fastened, including short journeys. Not using the child car seat constitutes a danger to your child’s safety. In particular, check that the safety harness is tensioned correctly, is not twisted and that it is fastened in the correct position. An accident, even a minor incident, may cause damages to the child car seat, which are 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 damages not visible to the naked eye, which could compromise the safety of the product. The child car seat must be replaced if it is damaged, deformed, worn out or if any of its parts are missing, since 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 install accessories, spare parts or components not supplied or approved by the manufacturer. Do not use anything, for example pillows, blankets, etc., to distance the child car seat from the car seat or to distance the child from the child car seat: in the event of an accident, the child car seat may not operate correctly. Check that there are no lose objects between the child car seat and the car seat or between the child car seat and the door of the car. Check that the car seat’s (folding, adjustable or rotating) are secured correctly. 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. Do not let children play with the components or parts of the child car seat.

• Never leave your child unattended in the car, it can be dangerous! • Do not carry more than one child at a time in the child car seat. • 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. • WARNING! When adjusting the headrest or backrest, ensure that movable parts of the child car seat do not come into contact with the child. • When travelling, stop the vehicle in a safe place before carrying out any adjustment operations on the child car seat or for the child. • Check periodically that your child does not unfasten the buckle of the safety harness, or that it does not tamper with the child car seat or any of its parts. • Avoid giving food to your child while travelling, in particular lollypops, ice lollies or other foods on sticks: it may injure your child in the event of an accident or sudden braking. • On long journeys, it is recommended to make frequent stops: children tire very easily in child car seats and need to move. It is recommended to let your child in and out of the car from side pavement, not traffic road side • Do not remove any labels or brands from the fabric cover; since this operation may damage the cover of the child car seat. • Prolonged exposure of the child car seat to direct sunlight may cause the materials or fabric to fade. • If the vehicle has been left in the sun, check that the different parts of the child car seat are not too hot: in such an event, let the child car seat cool down first before placing the child into the it, in order to avoid burns. • When the child car seat is not in use, it should be left secured to the car’s seat, or stowed in the car’s boot with the seat inclination adjuster handle completely inserted into the lower part of the child car seat. An

unsecured child car seat may be a source of danger in the event of an accident or sudden braking. 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 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. PRODUCT AND CAR SEAT USE RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CAUTION! Please read the following instructions carefully when using the product with the car seat. Failure to comply with these introductions may affect the safety of your child. • The child car seat is intended for children from 15 Kg to 36 Kg of weight. • The car seat must be fitted with a 3-point static or 3-point retractor safety belt, approved to UN/ECE No. 16 regulation or other equivalent standards (diag. 1 – diag. 2). • If the buckle of the safety harness is too long, or exceeds the height foreseen for the lower part of Key 2-3 (diag. 3), the child car seat must not be fitted to that car seat but to another suitable seat. For further information on this aspect, contact the car manufacturer. • The child car seat may be fitted to the front passenger seat or any rear seat, always in a front-facing position. Never use this child car seat on side-facing or rear-facing car 35

seats (diag. 4). 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 harness: in this event, it is recommended to fit the child car seat into the central rear seat of the car. 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) (see diag. 5). If the front seat is equipped with frontal airbag, it is recommended that you fit the child car seat into this seat. If you wish to fit the child car seat in any seat protected by airbag, always refer to the vehicle instructions manual.

How to Clean the Plastic Parts Clean the plastic parts with a soft, damp cloth or a neutral detergent. Never use abrasive detergents or solvents. The movable parts of the child car seat must not be lubricated. Checking the Condition of the Components It is recommended to check regularly the condition of the following components to ensure that they are not 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 integral. • 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. 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.

MAINTENANCE The cleaning and maintenance operations must only be carried out by an adult.

INSTRUCTIONS Index • How to fit the child car seat into the car and place the child into the child car seat • How to remove the child from the child car seat. • How to fit the child car seat into the car without the child. • How to adjust the height of the headrest. • How to adjust the width of the backrest. • How to adjust the inclination of the backrest • How to remove the seat’s fabric cover. • How to release the backrest/seat.

How to Clean the Fabric cover The child car seat’s fabric cover can be removed and cleaned. Please refer to the care label for instructions on cleaning the seat fabric. Clean the fabric cover only with a sponge, neutral detergent and water. Never use abrasive detergents or solvents. Do not spin the fabric cover, let it dry without wringing. The fabric cover can be replaced only with another fabric cover approved by the manufacturer, because it is an integral part of the child car seat and, therefore, it is a safety aspect. WARNING! The child car seat must never be used without the fabric cover: it could be dangerous for your child.

Components A. Headrest B. Slot for recline adjuster handle lock/release button C. Backrest 36

Armrests Backrest rear panel Seat Headrest adjustment lever Handle for adjusting the width of the backrest I. Velcro straps J. Zips K. Fabric cover L. Rear pocket M. Diagonal belt clamps N. Side wings O. Side pillows P. Lap belt holes Q. Upper part of the seat R. Lower part of the seat S. Backrest/seat joint T. Press studs for fixing the fabric cover to the seat U. Seat inclination adjuster handle V. Handle for locking/unlocking the seat W. OPEN symbol X. CLOSE symbol Y. Reference circles

just if it is not correct: see the paragraph “HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE HEADREST”. 4. Check the width of the backrest, and adjust it if necessary: see the paragraph “HOW TO ADJUST THE WIDTH OF THE BACKREST”. 5. Fasten the safety belt of the car, sliding the horizontal part under the two armrests, in the points highlighted in red, and the diagonal part under the armrest, located on the side of the safety buckle (diag. 10). 6. Slide the diagonal part of the safety belt through the red clamp (diag. 11). 7. Pull the diagonal part of the car seat belt towards its retractor, ensuring that the safety belt is well tensioned and that it fits correctly to the child’s abdomen and legs. The safety belt must not be too tight! (Diag. 12). The child car seat is now fitted correctly (diag. 13). WARNING! Check that the safety belt of the car is correctly tensioned. WARNING! Check that the safety belt of the car is not twisted (diag. 14). WARNING! Check that the diagonal belt is fastened correctly on the child’s shoulder (diag. 15), and that it does not exercise pressure on its neck; if necessary, lower the headrest. WARNING! 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)(see diag. 5). WARNING! Never use the car safety belt in any other positions that those indicated in this instructions booklet! (diag. 16). WARNING! Do not let your child slide forward or downward.

How to Fit the Child Car Seat into the Car and Place the Child into the Child Car Seat. Warning! These instructions and diagrams are for the installation of the child car seat onto the right rear seat. To fit the child car seat in other positions, carry out the operations in the same order. 1. Place the child car seat on the car seat, leaning the backrest against the backrest of the car’s seat (diag. 6). CAUTION! Check that the headrest of the car seat does not interfere with the headrest of the child car seat: it must not be pushed forward (diag. 7). Should this happen, remove the headrest of the car seat, on which the child car seat will be fitted to, and remember to replace the headrest back onto the car seat, when the child car seat is removed, so that the car seat can be used once more by a passenger. . WARNING! The rear part of the child car seat must fit perfectly to the car’s seat (diag. 8). 2. Place the child into the child car seat, ensuring that its back adheres correctly to the backrest (diag. 9). 3. Check the height of the headrest and ad-

How To Remove The Child From The Child Car Seat 1. Unfasten the car safety belt. 2. Remove the diagonal part of the car safety belt form the clamp. 3. Hold the safety belt and ease it into the retractor. How to Fit the Child Car Seat into the Car without the Child Carry out operations 1,5,6,7 as described in the paragraph “ How to Fit the Child Car Seat 37

into the Car and Place the Child into the Child Car Seat”. When not in use, the child car seat must always be secured, or stowed into the car’s boot with the seat inclination adjuster handle completely inserted inside the lower part of the seat. An unsecured child car seat may be a source of danger in the event of an accident or sudden braking

• Turning the handle in an anti-clockwise direction: The side wings move closer, and the backrest becomes narrower (diag. 21). How to Adjust the Inclination of the Backrest The backrest of the child car seat is movable, and it can be adjusted easily to the inclination of the car seat (diag. 22). The backrest of the child car seat can be adjusted to 3 positions, to allow the child to travel in the most comfortable position. Before carrying out any adjustment operations, remove the child from the child car seat. To recline the backrest: 1. Insert a finger into the slot on the seat as seen in Fig. 23. 2. Press the button in the slot whilst pulling/ pushing the rear recline adjuster handle to the desired position, as illustrated in Fig. 24. Each click corresponds to one position change. WARNING! On completing this operation, make sure the recline adjuster handle is fixed firmly in place. After carrying out the operations described above, it is possible to fit the child car seat into the car, and then place the child onto the child car seat, securing it correctly as described above. WARNING! and that it does not exercise pressure on its neck; if necessary, lower the headrest. WARNING! 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)(see diag. 5).

How to Adjust the Height of the headrest The height of the headrest can be adjusted to 8-positions, to allow you to adjust the child car seat in the best way, according to the child’s height. Ensure that the child’s head is positioned correctly and that the safety belt is fastened correctly on its shoulder. When adjusting the height of the headrest, remember that the child’s ears must not exceed the height of the headrest, and that the clamp must be positioned just slightly over the child’s shoulders, in order to ensure that the safety belt fits over the child’s shoulder correctly (diag. 17). The adjustment operation may be more difficult if the child is sitting in the child car seat. To adjust the headrest: 1. Press the lever located at the rear of the headrest with one hand, whilst simultaneously using the other hand on the seat, as shown in the diagram (diag. 18). 2. Raise/lower the headrest as necessary (diag. 19). 3. Release the lever, and continue to raise/ lower the headrest, until a click is heard, indicating that the headrest is locked into the desired position.

How to Remove the Backrest/Seat’s Fabric Cover The fabric covers of the headrest, backrest and seat are fixed with Velcro straps and zips, and therefore, they are easy to remove and replace.

How to Adjust the Width of the Backrest The width of the child car seat’s backrest can be adjusted, allowing you to adapt the child car seat to the size of your child’s body. The adjustment operation may be more difficult if the child is sitting in the child car seat. To adjust the width of the backrest, turn the handle, located at the rear of the child car seat, with one hand: • Turning the handle in a clockwise direction: The side wings move away, and the backrest becomes wider (diag. 20).

Backrest 1. Unfasten the headrest’ s 2 side zips and then unfasten the 3 Velcro straps (diag. 25). 2. Unfasten the rear zip completely (diag. 26). 3. Remove the small pillows of the side flaps (diag. 27). 38

4. Remove the fabric cover from the frame (diag. 28).

more easily, it is recommended to recline the upper part during the operation, as shown in diag. 37. WARNING! At the end of the operation, check that the two parts coincide. 11.Re-insert the rear panel between the frame and the fabric cover (diag. 38). 12.Place the child car seat onto a flat surface, as shown in diag. 39, and turn the 4 handles to the CLOSE symbols (diag. 40). WARNING! At the end of the operation, check that the small reference circles, located on the base and the handles, are aligned, and that the two parts are locked correctly.

To replace the fabric cover onto the frame, repeat operations 1,2,3,4 in the reverse order, paying special attention that the fabric cover fits and adheres correctly to the frame. Seat The seat is formed of two rigid plastic parts hooked to each other. To remove the fabric cover from the seat, it is first necessary to release the upper part from the fixed lower part: 1. Insert a finger into the slot on the seat and press the button inside, following the instructions provided in the “Adjusting the reclining backrest” paragraph (Fig. 29). 2. Turn the 4 handles, until they coincide with the OPEN symbols (diag. 30). WARNING! At the end of the operation, check that the small reference circles, located on the base, and the handles are aligned, and that the two parts are correctly unlocked. 3. Position the child car seat as shown in diag. 31, and raise the backrest to the highest position. 4. Raise the upper part of the child car seat, removing at the same time the rear panel of the backrest (diag. 32). 5. Release the fabric cover, by unfastening the 5 press-studs located on the base (diag. 33). 6. Remove the cover from the upper part of the seat (diag. 34). To replace the fabric cover onto the frame: 7. Repeat operations 4,5,6 in the reverse order, ensuring that the fabric cover fits onto and adheres correctly to the frame, in particular in the red areas, which coincide with the lap belt holes. 8. Press the button whilst pulling the rear recline adjuster handle, as illustrated in Fig. 35. 9. Place the child car seat as shown in diag. 36, and raise the backrest to he highest position. 10.Replace the upper part of the seat onto the lower fixed part: to insert the upper part

How to Release the Backrest /Seat The child car seat can be used in the car only WITH the backrest fitted onto the seat correctly. The backrest can be released and removed from the seat ONLY for reasons of space, when not in use. To release the backrest from the seat: 1. Pull out the seat inclination adjuster handle to the third position; following the instructions contained in the paragraph “How to Adjust the Inclination of the Backrest”. 2. Exercise some pressure onto the backrest towards its rear part, in the position where the joint is fitted to the seat, and release the two locking devices (diag. 41). To fit the backrest onto the seat, repeat the operations described above in the reverse order. WARNING! At the end of the above operations, check that the upper and lower parts of the seat are correctly locked to each other. For further information and to order any spare parts, please contact Chicco UK Customer Service: Chicco U.K. Ltd. Tel: 01623 750870 - Prospect Close Lowmoor Road Industrial Estate Kirby-in-Ashfield- Nottinghamshire - NG17 7LF - Great Britain - www.chicco.com WARNING! The child car seat comes in different versions: the type and number of accessories available varies depending on the country of use. 39

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