Chevrolet 1999 Corvette Automobile User Manual
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1. The BEST POSITION is one that Is Recommended by Vehicle Owner s Manual Results in Secure Installation of Restraint UNSAFE Vehicle Belts The following types of vehicle belts MUST NOT be used to install this Child Restraint Motorized automatic vehicle belts Door mounted vehicle belts Lap Shoulder Belts with 2 retractors unless Lap Belt has a Lock Mode 1 retractor tensions the Lap Belt and 1 tensions the Shoulder Belt Non Locking ELR Lap Belts Emergency Locking Retractors These belts remain loose after installation and only lock during K a sudden stop or crash INSTALLATION USING VEHICLE BELT LATCH or Vehicle Belt This Child Restraint can be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH Use the method that results in the MOST SECURE installation in your vehicle vehicle seat with Recline Foot against seat back Adjust Base Angle by pushing Recline Buttons while lifting Base Angle is correct when Bubble is between arrows Vehicle must be on a level surface for the Bubble to indicate correctly Route Vehicle Belt through openings in Base and buckle the vehicle belt Do not put the shoulder belt in locked mode Tighten Vehicle Belt while pushing Base firmly into vehicle seat Secure Vehicle Shoulder Belt firmly under Shoulder Belt Lockoff while keeping tension on Belt Only use the lockoff on the opposite side of the buckle2. User Guide For future use STORE USER GUIDE in compartment at rear of base www chiccousa com TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Use Checklist Registration amp Recall Assistance Warnings Base Features Base Overview sssssssssssssscssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessess 12 Storage Compartment Recline Adjustment LATCH Removal amp Storage Shoulder Belt Lockoff Carrier Features Carrier Overview Harness Buckle 8 Chest Clip 18 Harness Adjuster 8 Handle wd Canopy 20 Newborn Insert 21 Head Support wee 22 Carrier Base Attachment 12d Securing Child In Carrier Child Requirements 24 Changing Harness Height 129 Securing Child in Carrier 26 Safety Tips for Securing Child g Secure Child Checklist Vehicle Information Unsafe Vehicle Belts Installation Positions Installation with Base LATCH or Vehicle Belt Installation Using Vehicle Belt Installation Using LATCH Uninstalling Base Installation without Base Installation in Aircraft Cleaning and Maintenance Replacement Parts SAFE USE CHECKLIST REGISTRATION amp RECALL Please complete the Registration Card that came with your Child Restraint and mail it promptly Install Child Restraint Rear Faci o Child Restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must DSTI nesant nearTacing register this restraint to b
3. Strap while pressing Base firmly into vehicle seat Store LATCH Pull Strap neatly in Pull Strap Storage Pocket Check Installation l g l x LATCH belts MUST be FRE TIGHT Base MUST be STABLE Bubble MUST be between arrows LATCH Pull Strap MUST NOT interfere with attachment of Carrier to Base 7 Attach Carrier to Base after properly securing child in Carrier INSTALLATION USING LATCH Uninstalling Base Remove Carrier from Base Loosen LATCH by lifting the LATCH Release Lever and pulling Base away from vehicle seat back Detach LATCH Connectors by pressing the red button on each LATCH Connector and remove Base from vehicle Storing LATCH Insert LATCH Connectors into storage pockets Pull LATCH Pull Strap to secure LATCH Connectors Roll LATCH Pull Strap and store in Pull Strap Storage Pocket p gt INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE Position Carrier rear facing on vehicle seat with child properly secured in Carrier Route Vehicle Belt under both Belt Guides and buckle the vehicle belt Tighten Vehicle Belt while pushing Carrier firmly into vehicle seat A tightly rolled towel may be used under the front edge of the Carrier if needed for stable secure installation Check Installation Level Line on Carrier MUST be LEVEL with ground Vehicle belt MUST be TIGHT Carrier MUST be STABLE and secure INSTALLATION
4. causing injury to child NEVER place carrier in top of shopping cart Carrier will not be secure and could fall causing injury to child ALWAYS check buckle and other parts for hot surfaces A hot surface could burn child Cover unoccupied carrier with blanket when leaving in a vehicle exposed to sunlight Check Condition of Restraint A DO NOT use this Child Restraint if any of the Harness or LATCH straps are cut frayed or damaged in any way A DO NOT use infant carrier if it is damaged or broken Call 1 877 424 4226 to find out if the damaged part or parts can be replaced A NEVER modify or disassemble this Child Restraint except as instructed to in this User Guide DO NOT use any accessories pads or products supplied by other manufacturers with this Child Restraint Items not tested with this restraint could injure your child DO NOT use this Child Restraint if it is more than 6 years old Check manufacturer s label on underside of Carrier and in recess of Base for the Do Not Use After date YOU MUST replace this Child Restraint if it has been involved in a crash even if you cannot see visible damage A damaged child restraint may not protect your child in a future crash BASE OVERVIEW Recline Foot Recline Button Recline Indicator LATCH Connector LATCH Release Lever LATCH Pull Strap Shoulder Belt Lockoff O Carrier Attachment Hook Pull Strap Storage Pocket Stor
5. 32 INSTALLATION USING VEHICLE BELT If using Vehicle Lap Belt only no Shoulder Belt make sure that Lap Belt is LOCKED and that free end of Lap Belt is neatly stored so it DOES NOT INTERFERE with attachment of Carrier to Base CHECK Installation Belts MUST be TIGHT Base MUST be STABLE Bubble MUST be between arrows Belts amp Buckles MUST NOT INTERFERE with attachment of Carrier to Base Attach Carrier To Base after properly securing child in Carrier Uninstalling Base Remove Carrier from Base unbuckle Vehicle Belt and remove Base from vehicle 33 INSTALLATION USING LATCH LATCH or Vehicle Belt This Child Restraint can be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH Use the method that results in the MOST SECURE installation in your vehicle Remove LATCH Connectors from storage pockets while lifting up on LATCH Release Lever Position Base in forward facing vehicle seat with Recline Foot against seat back Adjust Base Angle by pushing Recline Buttons while lifting Base Angle is correct when Bubble is between arrows Vehicle must be on a level surface for the Bubble to indicate correctly Attach LATCH Connectors by pushing them firmly onto vehicle LATCH Anchor Bars Verify connection is secure by pulling firmly on LATCH straps 34 g EES N N A INSTALLATION USING LATCH Tighten LATCH Belts by 6 pulling up firmly on LATCH Pull
6. Guide Your child s safety depends on you knowing how to setup install and use this child restraint properly A Before installing this restraint in a vehicle be sure to also check the vehicle owner s manual for information on child restraint installation NEVER allow others to use this Child Restraint until they have read and understood all instructions in this User Guide For future reference keep this User Guide in storage door at rear of Base Make Sure Child Fits This Restraint A ONLY USE this Child Restraint with children who weigh between 4 and 30 pounds 2 and 13 5 kg and whose height is 30 inches 76 cm or less DO NOT use this child restraint if top of child s head is less than 1 inch from top of restraint A ONLY USE the Newborn Insert for infants who weigh between 4 and 11 pounds 2 and 5 kg A DO NOT use Newborn Insert if child weighs more than 11 pounds Secure Child Properly Snugly adjust the harness around your child A loose harness could cause the child to be ejected in a sudden stop or crash resulting in serious injury or death A snug strap 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 A NEVER use clothing or blankets that interfere with fastening or tightening the harness An unsecured child could be ejected in a sudden stop or crash To keep child warm pla
7. IN AIRCRAFT This Child Restraint is certified for use in commercial aircraft Be sure to contact your airline prior to travel to discuss their Child Restraint policy Position Carrier rear facing in aircraft seat with child properly secured in Carrier Route Aircraft Lap Belt under both Belt Guides and fasten the aircraft belt Tighten Aircraft Lap Belt while pushing Carrier firmly into aircraft seat A tightly rolled airline blanket may be used under the front edge of the Carrier if needed for stable secure installation Check Installation Level Line on Carrier MUST be LEVEL with ground Aircraft belt MUST be TIGHT Carrier MUST be STABLE and secure 38 CLEANING amp MAINTENANCE Fabrics may be spot cleaned with mild soap and water or machine washed in cold water on delicate cycle using mild detergent Hang to dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Removing the Seat Pad Remove Harness Straps from Harness Slots as described in Changing Harness Height Unhook elastic band attached around handle pivots and disconnect chest clip and buckle Carefully pull seat pad from under Adjuster Cover ADJUSTER COVER MUST REMAIN IN PLACE Guide harness assembly through slots in bottom of seat pad while removing from Carrier Installing the Seat Pad Reverse the removal instructions to reinstall the Seat Pad EE Carefully follow instructions in Changing Harness H
8. be positioned at center of child s chest level with armpits Straps must be laying flat free of twists and on top of child s shoulders SAFETY TIPS FOR SECURING CHILD SECURE CHILD CHECKLIST Check Height of Harness Slots LI Harness straps should always be AT or BELOW child s shoulders NEVER secure child in carrier f with child dressed in bulky garments or heavy clothing Heavy clothing can prevent harness from being properly tightened around child Check Position of Chest Clip LI Chest clip should be in center of child s chest level with armpits aO 2 Check Tightness of Harness CT Harness must be snug Harness is snug when you cannot pinch a fold in the harness material To keep child warm place a blanket over child AFTER you have properly secured and tightened harness around your child To ensure a better fit for smaller infants use the Newborn Insert and Head Support provided with this Child Restraint VEHICLE INFORMATION INSTALLATION POSITIONS Accident statistics indicate that children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating positions Children 12 and under should ride in rear seating positions This Child Restraint can be securely installed in most vehicles using the vehicle seat belts or LATCH BUT there are some vehicle belts and installation positions that are UNSAFE for use with this Restraint
9. MENT Use head support to provide To secure carrier to base additional support for a young align carrier with base and push infants head firmly into base Listen for a click Pull up on Carrier to verify that Head support can be used itis securely latched with or without newborn insert 1A To Install Head Support pull To release carrier from base Fastener Tabs through slots and pull release handle while lifting then attach together on underside CS carrier out of base of carrier Be sure to hold carrier securely Fastener Tabs must always with both hands when removing connect through slots ABOVE the slots used for harness CHILD REQUIREMENTS CHANGING HARNESS HEIGHT Child Requirements With child firmly seated in 1 Children should ride in a REAR FACING Child Restraint until a ga rr sie aa they re at least 1 year old AND weigh at least 20 Ibs arness e ot closest slots AT or The Chicco KeyFit 30 Child Restraint can be used rear facing BELOW child s shoulders Yh NK up to 30 Ibs a With child removed and harness ONLY use this child restraint i loosened turn carrier over to if the child meets all of the following expose splitter Unhook one strap requirements from splitter LI Weight between 4 and 30 pounds Pull end of loose strap out of 7 2 and 13 5 kg pad and return it back through E Height is less than 30 inches correct slot Do not twist strap 76 cm Re atta
10. age amp User Guide BASE FEATURES Storage Compartment The Storage Compartment is at the rear of the Base The User Guide is stored inside Recline Adjustment Recline angle may be adjusted by pushing Recline Buttons while lifting Base Angle is correct when entire Bubble is between arrows Vehicle MUST be on a level surface for the Bubble to indicate correctly LATCH REMOVAL amp STORAGE SHOULDER BELT LOCKOFF The Shoulder Belt Lockoff is used when installing the Base using This Child Restraint can be safely installed using vehicle your vehicle belts It locks the vehicle shoulder belt in place belts or LATCH LATCH is a Child Restraint attachment system that is standard in most vehicles manufactured ensuring a stable secure Base installation after September 1 2002 Refer to your vehicle owners manual for details regarding LATCH use in your vehicle Do not put the shoulder belt in the locked mode Removing LATCH Pull LATCH Connectors out of With vehicle belt tight position storage pockets while lifting up on the shoulder belt under the LATCH Release Lever Shoulder Belt Lockof that is on the i opposite side of the buckle Storing LATCH Insert LATCH Connectors into Firmly slide shoulder belt storage pockets under the lockoff Optional Once the base is installed tightly the shoulder belt can be put in the locked mode See vehicle owner s manual or label
11. ce a blanket over child and restraint AFTER you have properly secured child in harness ALWAYS check to make sure buckle is securely latched If buckle separates child could be killed or seriously injured A NEVER leave child unattended A ALWAYS keep child properly secured in harness whenever child is in carrier Install Restraint Correctly NEVER place this Child Restraint in a vehicle position that has a front airbag An infant in a rear facing child restraint could be killed by an airbag Refer to vehicle owners manual before installing this restraint in a seating position with side airbags A ALWAYS install rear facing when using this Child Restraint in a vehicle Your child could be killed or seriously injured if you install this restraint forward facing A Install this Child Restraint in a rear vehicle seat if possible According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in the front seating positions ONLY install this child restraint in forward facing vehicle seats A NEVER install in rear facing or side facing vehicle seats NEVER use restraint in a vehicle seating position where it can not be secured tightly A loosely installed child restraint will not protect your child in a crash Install Restraint Correctly A ALWAYS secure this Child Restraint with the vehicle s child restraint anchorage system LATCH if available o
12. ch strap to splitter C Top of head is at least 1 inch Connection to splitter should look below top of carrier like illustration Repeat for other strap Straps must be free of twists and securely fastened to splitter Use Newborn Insert for infants who weigh between 4 and 11 pounds 2 and 5 kg Check that Harness is secure and working properly Loosen harness by firmly SECURING CHILD IN CARRIER o lt SECURING CHILD IN CARRIER Insert buckle tongues into pressing adjuster button and pulling forward on both straps Press button on buckle to haf release buckle tongues 2 Separate chest clip and spread my straps apart Place child in carrier in seated position Child must be resting against back and bottom of carrier 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 26 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 Snap chest clip together and slide away from child s neck before tightening harness Tighten harness by pulling slowly on adjuster strap until harness is snug around child 7 Make sure child is properly secured Harness must be snug If you can pinch a fold in strap harness is too loose Chest Clip must
13. e reached in a recall Send your name LI forward facing vehicle seats only dd dth jntemmedalnumbarand cit Fa facestowarderear at vehicl address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Install in Safe Location in Vehicle 2 Chicco USA Inc C position with NO frontal airbag OF 1835 Freedom Road LI compatible vehicle belts Lancaster PA 17601 or call 1 877 424 4226 Ensure Child is in Size Range LI weight 4 30 Ibs 2 and 13 5 kg Cheight 30 inches or less 7 om For recall information call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to www NHTSA gov Also check the Chicco Web site at www chiccousa Secure Child Properly in Carrier omi LI correct shoulder strap height Cl harness snug and chest clip correct NEED HELP If you have any problems with your Chicco Child Restraint Secure Restraint Properly in Vehicle 2 or any questions regarding installation or use please call El vehicle belts tight and restraint secure Sia Chicco Customer Service CI Carrier securely attached to Base 1 877 424 4226 Please have Model Number available when you call Verify that Recline Angle is Correct The model number can be located on the bottom of the C Bubble between arrows Child Restraint LI Level Line on Carrier is level with ground Take Time to Read This User Guide A Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in this User
14. eight to ensure the harness is properly routed and adjusted 39 NEVER remove Harness or harness components from Carrier If harness is extremely soiled or damaged Call Chicco to order a replacement Cleaning Plastics par E Sponge clean using warm water kan es a J and mild soap Towel dry parts are available for DO NOT USE BLEACH your Child Restraint solvents or household cleaners as To order r eplacement they may weaken the plastics parts call Chicco Cleaning Harness Customer Senice and LATCH Straps 1 877 424 4226 Sponge clean using warm water en and mild soap Air dry Please have the ap y Restraint model DO NOT USE BLEACH and serial numbers solvents or household cleaners as available to expedite they may weaken the straps service Cleaning Buckle and LATCH Hardware Sponge clean or rinse in cup of warm water DO NOT USE ANY SOAPS OR LUBRICANTS on Buckle or LATCH Hardware It may cause them to malfunction
15. on seat belt for more information Pull LATCH Pull Strap to secure LATCH Connectors Roll LATCH Pull Strap and store in Pull Strap Storage Pocket Refer to Installation Using Vehicle Belt on page 32 for detailed installation instructions Release Handle Carry Handle Adjuster Button Harness Strap Canopy Buckle Splitter Handle Button O Newborn Insert Side Hook Neck Pads Canopy Mount O Harness Adjuster Strap i h Harness Straps Easy access belt path to use the carrier Lower Slots Q i Seat Pad without the base Middle Slots fo 4 A Adjuster Cover Upper Slots Eao Head Support Head Support Fastener Tabs _ d Harness Slots Chest Clip Adjuster Strap CARRIER HARNESS FEATURES 7 HANDLE Harness Buckle Handle has 3 LOCKED positions To release buckle tongues firmly To rotate to a new position press both press red button on buckle To fasten buttons near pivot insert each tongue into buckle listen for a click and then tug to verify that it is latched Carry Check that buckle functions properly and is kept free of dirt For cleaning instructions see page 40 Chest Clip To separate chest clip push center button and pull apart To fasten push together until locked Position chest clip at center of child s chest level with armpits Harness Adjuster To loosen harness firmly press b
16. r with a vehicle belt To ensure a correct installation of Child Restraint you must follow the step by step instructions in this User Guide A BEFORE each use ALWAYS check to make sure restraint is tightly secured in the vehicle seat A ALWAYS check for secure attachment of carrier each time you use this restraint After latching Carrier into Base lift up on Carrier to make sure that it is securely attached to Base Child could be killed or seriously injured if Carrier is not securely latched to Base A NEVER travel with this Child Restraint unsecured in a vehicle even when it is unoccupied An unsecured child restraint could injure other occupants in a sudden stop or crash A ONLY use Chicco KeyFit infant child restraints with Chicco KeyFit bases Ensure Child s Safety When Using Carrier A NEVER Leave Child Unattended A Suffocation Hazard Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child NEVER place carrier on beds sofas or other soft surfaces A Strangulation Hazard Child can strangle in loose restraint straps ALWAYS use harness NEVER leave child in carrier when Straps are lose or undone A Fall Hazard Child s movements can slide carrier NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops tables or other elevated surfaces Child and carrier might fall A BE SURE handle is locked in the carry position before lifting carrier by handle An unlocked handle could move unexpectedly
17. utton while pulling out on both shoulder straps To tighten harness slowly pull adjuster strap until harness is snug around child Keep adjuster area clean and free of dirt DO NOT attempt to remove adjuster cover or button 18 MAD NEWBORN INSERT To Adjust Canopy grab bowonboth Use Newborn Insert to provide additional support and ensure a secure harness fit for smaller infants sides and rotate Detach fastener tabs when rotating toward front of carrier To Remove Canopy Fabric pull fabric away from Canopy Mount to expose button Press button on canopy mount to release end of bow Slide canopy fabric off bow and detach canopy from rear of pad 3 To Install Insert in Carrier Pull End of Buckle through D center slot in insert To replace canopy reverse previous y 2 Pull Both Harness Straps steps over and around side panels Push To extend retract visor l insert firmly into bottom of carrier To retract the visor gently push it downward and allow it to pop up under Top of insert should always be the canopy The canopy must be BELOW the lower harness slots extended before attempting to retract gt When properly installed the visor the Newborn Insert and harness To extend the visor gently pull should look like drawing it downward from underneath the canopy and allow it to pop up in its extended position HEAD SUPPORT CARRIER BASE ATTACH
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