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

USER MANUAL KEY 2-3 ULTRAFIX CHICCO

VERY IMPORTANT! TO BE READ IMMEDIATELY

• Read these instructions carefully before fitting and installing the product. The product must not be used by anybody who has not read these instructions.
• Keep this manual for future reference.
• WARNING! According to car accident statistics, the rear seats of a vehicle 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, when fitted with a 3-point safety belt.
• It is recommended to ensure that all passengers know how to release the child from the car seat in the case of an emergency.
• If the child car seat is fitted in the front seat of the car with the front airbag installed, in order to ensure maximum safety, 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.
• Only fit the child car seat onto seats which are fastened to the car chassis and facing forwards. Make sure that all folding or rotating car seats are always firmly fastened in place, otherwise they could be dangerous.
• Pay close attention on how to fit the child seat into the vehicle, to prevent a loose seat or car door from interfering with it.
• 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.
• If the child car seat is damaged, deformed or worn out, it must be replaced, as its original safety features may have been compromised.
• This product must not be modified in any way, unless the manufacturer approves the modification.
• Do not install accessories, spare parts, or any component not supplied by the manufacturer.
• Never leave your child unattended in the car seat for any reason.
• Never place anything except an approved accessory between the vehicle seat and the child car seat or between the child car seat and the child: in the event of an accident, the child car seat may not operate correctly.
• It is highly recommended not to leave the car and child car seat in the sun for too long. This will prevent potential burns to the child and also

guarantee that the components and fabric colours will last longer. If the vehicle has been left in the sun, check that the different parts of the child car seat are not too hot before seating the child in it: in such an event, let the child car seat cool down first before placing the child inside. After an accident, even a slight one, the child seat incurs damage, even if it is not visible to the naked eye. It must therefore be replaced. Never use second-hand child car seats: they may have suffered structural damage which is not visible to the naked eye but however compromise the safety of the product. The seat fabric must only be replaced with another approved by the manufacturer as it constitutes an integral part of the child car seat. To ensure the safety of the child car seat, never use it without its fabric cover. Check that the car seat belts are not twisted and try to prevent them, or any other part of the car seat from getting trapped in the car door or rubbing against sharp objects. The child car seat must not be used when the car seat belts are cut or frayed. When the child car seat is not in use inside the vehicle, it should be left secured to the car’s seat, or stowed in the car’s boot. An unsecured child car seat may be a source of danger for the other passengers in the event of an accident or sudden braking. 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. Check that the car seat headrest does not interfere with the child seat headrest: do not push it forwards. If this is the case, remove the headrest from the car seat on which the child seat is fitted, without resting it on the luggage rack. 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. 0n long journeys make frequent stops. Children tire easily. Never take your child out of the child seat whilst the car is moving for any reason. If your child needs attention, find a safe place and pull over. 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 the incorrect use of this product.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• This child car seat is approved for “Group 2 and 3”, for the transportation of children from 15 to 36 Kg in weight, and conforms to European Standard ECE R44/04.
• This approval is “Universal”, which means that the child car seat can be used on all types of vehicles. WARNING! “Universal” means that it is compatible with most, but not all car seats.
• This child car seat is fitted with two Ultrafix clasps, which slot into the Isofix anchor points, where available in the car. These clasps provide extra stability for the child car seat when the child is sat inside and also when it is empty. WARNING! The Ultrafix clasps are an additional restraint fixture to be used in combination with the car safety belts: these safety belts must always be used to restrain the child and the child car seat.

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.

The Ultrafix clasps must always be used in combination with the car seat belts. The child car seat must never be installed using the Ultrafix clasps on their own. In order to use the Ultrafix clasps, it is necessary to check that the car is fitted with Isofix anchorage points, which will be found between the backrest and seat of the car’s seat. This child seat is approved for carrying children weighing from 15 to 36 kilos only. The car seat must be fitted with a 3-point static or 3-point retractor safety belts approved to UN/ ECE Regulation No.16, or other equivalent standards (Diag. 1). Never use the child car seat on a seat that is only equipped with a 2-point safety belt (diag. 2) You may find that the safety belt buckle is too long and exceeds the foreseen height in relation to the lower section of the child car seat (Diag. 3). In this case the child car seat must not be installed on that specific seat, and you should try installing it on a seat that does not have this inconvenience. Please contact the car manufacturer for further information on this aspect. The child car seat can be fitted onto the front passenger seat or any other back seats. Never use this child car seat on vehicle seats which are facing sideways or rearwards (Diag. 4) If the car is fitted with an adjuster to regulate the height of the car safety belts, position it as low as possible. Check that the car safety belt adjuster is behind or aligned with the backrest of the car seat (Diag. 5). To ensure correct installation, check that the car seat headrest does not interfere with the child seat backrest.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS

Photo A A. Headrest B. Backrest C. Rear backrest flap D. Armrest E. Seat F. Slot for adjuster handle lock/release button G. Cup holder H. Ultrafix connection clasps Photo B

I. Lever to adjust the height of the head rest

J. Handle to adjust the width of the backrest K. Rear pocket for instruction booklet H. Compartment for Ultrafix clasps Photo C M. Diagonal seat belt slot N. Side wings O. Abdominal safety belt slot P. Inserts for cup holder Q. Top section of the seat R. Bottom section of the seat S. Ultrafix clasp strap

RESTRICTIONS AND REQUISITES REGARDING

THE USE OF THE PRODUCT AND CAR SEAT WARNING! Read these restrictions and requisites carefully to ensure the product and car seat are used safely: if you don’t, the safety levels cannot be guaranteed.

T. Ring to adjust the tension of the Ultrafix clasp strap U. Ultrafix clasp adjustment button Photo D

V. Backrest/seat fixture

W. Recline adjuster handle Photo E

X. Seat cover anchorage points

Photo F Y. Seat fitting/release handle Make sure the child cannot slide backwards and forwards in the seat. Check that any unused Ultrafix clasps are hidden away in the compartment at the back of the child car seat. FITTING THE CHILD CAR SEAT INSIDE THE VEHICLE USING SAFETY BELTS AND ULTRAFIX CLASPS WARNING! These instructions and diagrams are for the installation of the child car seat on the right back seat. To fit the child car seat in other positions, carry out these operations in the same order. IMPORTANT! The child car seat MUST ALWAYS be installed using the car safety belts. The Ultrafix clasps are an additional device to the use of car safety belts and aim to provide greater stability for the child car seat.

1. Place the child car seat onto the vehicle seat with

the backrest up against the vehicle seat backrest (Diag. 6). WARNING! Check that the vehicle headrest does not interfere with the child seat headrest: it must not push it forwards (Diag. 7). If this happens, remove the vehicle headrest. Remember to replace the vehicle headrest when the child car seat is removed and a passenger uses the seat. 2 Press the Ultrafix clasp adjuster button on the armrest and, at the same time, pull the clasps out of the rear compartment (Diag. 17). 3 Insert the two Ultrafix clasps into the corresponding ISOFIX anchorage points on the car seat, between the backrest and the seat (Diag. 18). 4 Pull the Ultrafix clasp strap by the ring and, using a certain amount of force, place your hand on the armrest and push the child car seat firmly against the vehicle seat back rest (Diag. 19). The tail of the strap can be fastened under the elastic on the armrest. 5 Sit the child inside with his back against the child car seat backrest as seen in Diag. 9; now follow the instructions 3-4-5-6-7 provided in the previous chapter to install the car safety belts, paying attention to every single detail. The child car seat should now be correctly fitted in place. FITTING THE CHILD CAR SEAT INSIDE THE VEHICLE USING SAFETY BELTS WARNING! These instructions and diagrams are for the installation of the child car seat on the right back seat. To fit the child car seat in other positions, carry out these operations in the same order.

1. Position the child car seat on the chosen vehicle seat, with the child car seat backrest firmly up

against the vehicle backrest (Diag. 6), (Diag. 7) WARNING! Check that the vehicle headrest does not interfere with the child seat headrest: it must not push it forwards (Diag. 8). If this happens, remove the vehicle headrest. Remember to replace the vehicle headrest when the child car seat is removed.

2. Place your child inside the car seat with his back

correctly placed against the backrest (Diag. 9)

3. Check the height of the headrest and, if it is not

correct, adjust it accordingly: see the relative paragraph.

4. Check the width of the backrest and, if it is not

correct, adjust it accordingly: see the relative paragraph.

5. Connect the car safety belt by threading the horizontal strap under the two armrests in line with the

points marked in red, and by threading the diagonal strap under the armrest on the side of the fastener buckle (Diag. 10).

6. Now thread the diagonal strap through the red

7. Pull the diagonal car safety belt strap towards the

retractor, to ensure the belt is taut and fitting properly over the child’s legs and chest, without being too tight. (Diag. 12).

8. The child car seat should now be correctly fitted

in place (Diag. 13). WARNING! Check that the car safety belt is tight enough. Check that the car safety belt is not twisted (Diag. 14). Check that the diagonal safety belt fits correctly across the child’s shoulder (Diag. 15) and does not press on the neck; if necessary lower the headrest accordingly. Check that the car safety belt retractor is behind the backrest of the car seat (or at least aligned to it) (Diag. 5). Do not fit the car safety belt in any way other than that indicated in these instructions (Diag. 16). INSTALLING THE CHILD SEAT INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE CHILD INSIDE When the child car seat is not in use inside the vehicle, it should be left secured to the car seat, or stowed away in the car boot. An unsecured child car seat may be a source of danger for the other passengers in the event of an accident or sudden braking. If the vehicle is fitted with Isofix anchor points the child car seat can be fitted using the Ultrafix clasps only, following the instructions 1-3-4 in the chapter entitled “FITTING THE CHILD CAR SEAT INSIDE THE VEHICLE USING SAFETY BELTS AND ULTRAFIX CLASPS”. To install the child car seat using the car seat belts only, follow the instructions 1-5-6-7 in the chapter

2. turn it counter clockwise to reduce the width of

the backrest (Diag. 29). REMOVING THE CHILD SEAT FROM THE CAR

1. Release the car safety belt.

2. Unthread the diagonal strap through the slot, accompanying it as it retracts.

If the Ultrafix clasps have been used to fasten the car seat in place, they must now also be released:

1. Press the red button on the Ultrafix clasps and pull

the clasp out of the anchor point (Diag. 20).

2. Replace the clasps in the rear compartment and

pull the strap to make sure it is positioned correctly.

ADJUSTING THE INCLINATION OF THE BACKREST

The child car seat backrest can easily be moved and adapted to fit the vehicle seat (Diag. 30). The child car seat backrest can be reclined to 3 different positions to allow the child to travel in absolute comfort. Before adjusting the backrest, remove the child from the child car seat. To recline the backrest:

1. Insert a finger into the slot on the seat as seen

2. Press the button in the slot whilst pulling/pushing

the rear adjuster handle to the desired position, as illustrated in Fig. 32. Each click corresponds to one position change WARNING! On completing this operation, make sure the adjuster handle is fixed firmly in place. When you have completed the operations above, you can install the child car seat in the vehicle and strap the child inside as indicated in the relative chapter. WARNING! Check that the car safety belt retractor is behind the backrest of the car seat (or at least aligned to it) (Diag. 5).

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CUP HOLDER

The child car seat has 2 inserts, one on the right and one on the left of the side of the seat where you can fit the cup holder whenever you like. To install the cup holder:

1. Insert the cup holder into the relative slot (Diag. 21).

2. Press the cup holder downwards until it clicks into

place (Diag. 22). WARNING! Do not place glass containers or hot liquids on the cup holder as they could harm the child. To remove it:

1. Press the lever on the back of the cup holder and

lift it upwards, out of the slot (Diag. 23). The cup holder slots are fitted with a special device that makes sure it always remains in a horizontal position. To rotate and position the cup holder:

1. Press the lever on the back of the cup holder as

seen in Diag. 23 and rotate it to the desired position (Diag. 24)

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The covers on the headrest, backrest and seat are all fastened with zips and Velcro so they are easy to remove and replace whenever necessary.

HOW TO CLEAN THE FABRIC COVER

The child car seat’s fabric cover can be removed and cleaned by hand or in a washing machine at 30°C. Please refer to the cleaning instructions on the fabric label which illustrates the following washing symbols:

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE BACKREST

It is possible to adjust the height of the backrest and headrest to 8 different positions to guarantee that the child’s head is always well protected and the belt is positioned properly on the shoulder. To give you an idea, the child’s ears must never be higher than the headrest and the belt slot must always be higher than the child’s shoulders (Diag. 25). To adjust the backrest:

1. Use one hand to press the lever on the back of

the headrest whilst the other hand holds the seat in place (Diag. 26).

2. Raise or lower the headrest/backrest to the desired position (Diag. 27), then release the lever; you

will hear it click into place when it is locked in position. Clean in a washing machine at 30° Do not bleach Do not dry clean Do not tumble dry Do not iron Never use abrasive detergents or solvents. Do not spin dry the fabric cover; let it dry without wringing it. To remove the various sections of the fabric cover from the child car seat frame, follow the instructions below: Backrest

1. Open the 2 side zips on the headrest completely

ADJUSTING THE WIDTH OF THE BACKREST

The width of the backrest can be adjusted to adapt the child car seat to the physique of the child. To do so, use one hand to rotate the handle on the back of the child car seat backrest and then:

1. turn it clockwise to widen the backrest (Diag.

and undo the 3 Velcro fasteners (Diag. 33).

2. Open the rear zip completely (Diag. 34).

3. Pull out the cushions from the two side wings

4. Remove the cover from the frame (Diag. 36).

To replace the cover on the frame, repeat the operations 1-2-3-4 in the reverse order, paying particular attention that the cover fits over all parts of the frame perfectly. Seat The seat of the child car seat consists in two hard plastic parts that are hooked together. To remove the seat cover, unhook the top part from the bottom part as follows:

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 (Diag. 37)

2. Turn the 4 knobs to the OPEN symbol (Diag. 38).

WARNING! On completing the operation, check that the reference circles on the base and the knobs are perfectly aligned and the two parts have unhooked.

3. Position the child car seat as seen in Diag. 39 and

raise the backrest as high as possible.

4. Raise the seat section whilst removing the rear

flap of the backrest (Diag. 40).

5. Release the cover at the 5 anchorage points, making sure you also remove it from the cup holder

inserts, sliding it through the slot (Diag. 41).

6. Remove the cover from the top part of the seat,

making sure you slide the Ultrafix clasps through the slots on the armrests (Diag. 42) To replace the cover on the frame:

1. Repeat operations 4-5-6 in the reverse order,

paying particular attention that the cover fits over all parts of the frame perfectly, especially in the two red areas where the safety belts will pass.

2. Press the button whilst pulling the rear adjuster

handle, as illustrated in Diag. 43.

3. Position the child car seat as seen in Diag. 44 and

raise the backrest as high as possible.

4. Replace the top part of the seat alongside the fixed bottom part: it will be easier to insert it if you

incline the top part whilst performing this operation (Diag. 45). On completing this operation, check that the two parts are fixed firmly in place.

5. Replace the rear flap between the frame and the

backrest cover (Diag. 46).

6. Lie the child car seat on one side and turn the 4

knobs to the CLOSE position (Diag. 47). WARNING! On completing the operation, check that the reference circles on the base and the knobs are perfectly aligned and the two parts are hooked up correctly. Fitting/Removing the Backrest and Seat It is compulsory to use the child car seat WITH the backrest correctly fitted on the seat. The backrest can ONLY be removed from the seat for storage to give you more space in the car when not used by the child. To remove the backrest from the seat, remove the clasps from the rear compartments. To remove the backrest from the seat:

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 (Diag. 48)

2. Turn the child car seat upside down and push the 2

grey buttons on the rear fixture inwards (Diag. 49).

3. Remove the backrest from the seat.

To replace the backrest on the seat, repeat the procedure illustrated above in the reverse order. WARNING! On completing this procedure, check that the backrest and the seat are appropriately and securely attached to each other. HOW TO CLEAN THE PLASTIC OR METAL PARTS Clean the plastic and coated metal parts with a damp cloth only. 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 regularly check the condition of the following components to ensure that they are not damaged or worn out:

• Slipcover: check that the padding does not come out from the seams.
• Plastic parts: check that the plastic parts are not worn out, damaged or faded. WARNING! If the child car seat is deformed or worn out, it must be replaced: it may no longer comply with the original safety standards. Dispose of the child car seat separating the various types of waste as laid down in the environmental regulations in force in the country of use.

When it is not fitted in 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. 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.

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