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MAX
Convertible Car Seat User Guide
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For future use, STORE USER GUIDE in compartment at rear of base.
©2020 Artsana USA, Inc. 08/20 www.chiccousa.com

If you have any problems with your Chicco Child Restraint, or any questions regarding installation or use, please call:
Chicco Customer Service 1-877-424-4226
Please have Model and Serial Number available when you call. These are located on a label on the bottom of the Child Restraint.
For future reference, fill in the information below. The information can be found on the label on the bottom of the Child Restraint.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Manufactured In:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Registration and Recall Child Guidelines Safe Use Checklist Important Warnings Best Practices Need Help?
CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW
Child Restraint Components LATCH and Tether Components LATCH and Tether Storage Selecting Rear/Forward-Facing Position Adjusting Crotch Strap Newborn Positioner
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Vehicle Seating Positions Vehicle Seat Belts What is LATCH? What is a Tether?

2 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

4 Rear-Facing Setup

6 Install Using LATCH

8 Install Using LAP-SHOULDER BELT

14 Install Using LAP BELT ONLY

FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION

Forward-Facing Setup

16 Install Using LATCH

18 Install Using LAP-SHOULDER BELT

20 Install Using LAP BELT ONLY

26 SECURING YOUR CHILD

28 Securing Child with Harness

Secure Child Checklist

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

32 Installation on an Aircraft

34 Cup Holder

36 Cleaning and Maintenance

REGISTRATION AND RECALL
Please complete the Registration Card that came with your Child Restraint and mail it promptly.
Child Restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Artsana USA, Inc. 1826 William Penn Way
Lancaster, PA 17601 or call 1-877-424-4226 or register online at http://www.chiccousa.com/carseatregistration.aspx
For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
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REGISTRATION AND RECALL
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CHILD GUIDELINES
This Child Restraint is designed for children ages Birth to 6 years old. ONLY use this Child Restraint if the child meets BOTH of the following Weight and Height requirements:
· Weight is between 4 and 65 pounds (1.8 and 29.5 kg). · Height is 49 inches (125 cm) or less.
The Newborn Positioner is only for infants who weigh between 4 and 11 pounds (1.8 and 5 kg). See Newborn Positioner on page 28.
For premature infants, you must consult the infant’s doctor before using this Child Restraint. A premature infant may have difficulty breathing or have other medical problems when placed in a seated position.
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CHILD GUIDELINES

REAR – FACING

See Select Rear-Facing on page 22.

NEWBORN INSERT

4 lbs.

11 lbs.

(1.8 kg)

(5 kg)

22 lbs. (10 kg)

NO LATCH

35 lbs.

50 lbs.

(15.9 kg) 40 lbs. (22.7 kg)

(18 kg)

NO LATCH

65 lbs. (29.5 kg)

See Select Forward-Facing on page 24.

FORWARD – FACING

SAFE USE CHECKLIST YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU! You MUST follow the
detailed instructions in this User Guide to ensure the steps below are performed correctly! Make sure your child meets the age, weight, and height requirements: Refer to the “Child Guidelines” section on page 4. Choose the proper Child Restraint configuration:
REAR-FACING requirements on page 22 FORWARD-FACING requirements on page 24
Select a safe seating location in your car: Refer to the “Vehicle Seating Positions” section on page 30 and 31.
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SAFE USE CHECKLIST Ensure that the Child Restraint is properly leveled when installed:
REAR-FACING requirements on page 38 FORWARD-FACING requirements on page 56
Check Child Restraint for a snug fit in your car: While holding Child Restraint near belt path used, pull side to side and forward. Belt should remain tight and Child Restraint should not move more than 1″ (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side. Secure your child: Refer to the “Securing Your Child” section on page 76.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE PRODUCT LABELS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD.
Take Time to Read This User Guide
· Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in this User Guide. Your child’s safety depends on you knowing how to setup, install and use this Child Restraint properly.
· Before installing this Child Restraint in a vehicle, be sure to also check the vehicle owner’s manual for information on proper installation.
· NEVER allow others to use this Child Restraint until they have read and understood all instructions in this User Guide.
· This Child Restraint is not intended for use outside of the vehicle.

Make Sure Child Fits This Child Restraint

· Use only with children who weigh between 4 lbs (1.8 kg) and 65 lbs (29.5 kg) and whose height is 49 inches

(125 cm) or less. Determine the right installation setup for your child’s age, weight and height.

· ONLY USE the Newborn Positioner REAR-FACING and only if the child weighs between 4 and 11 lbs (1.8 and 5 kg).

IMPORTANT WARNINGS
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
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.
· 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, place 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. · NEVER leave child unattended. Do not allow children to play in or around the Child Restraint. · ALWAYS keep child properly secured in harness whenever child is in Child Restraint.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
Install Child Restraint Correctly
· WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING, DO NOT PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A FRONTAL AIR BAG, UNLESS THE AIR BAG CAN BE TURNED OFF. If the airbag inflates, it can cause serious injury or death to your child. For vehicles with side air bags, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for information on your Child Restraint installation.
· ALWAYS install this Child Restraint in a back seat if possible.
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in the front seat.
· NEVER install on a rear-facing or side-facing vehicle seat, or on the back of a folded down vehicle seat. · ALWAYS secure this Child Restraint with the vehicle’s Child Restraint anchorage system (LATCH) if available
OR the vehicle seat belt. Refer to Page 5 for proper use/child weight limits when installing with LATCH. · DO NOT use the lower anchors of the Child Restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this
Child Restraint REAR-FACING when restraining a child weighing more than 35 lbs (15.9 kg) or FORWARD-FACING when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg).
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS

WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

Install Child Restraint Correctly
· ALWAYS use the top tether strap on this Child Restraint when installed FORWARD-FACING, if a tether anchor is available. NEVER use the top tether strap on this child restraint when installed REAR-FACING.
· NEVER use Child Restraint in a vehicle seating position where it cannot be secured tightly. A loosely installed Child Restraint will not protect your child in a crash.
· Never leave Child Restraint unsecured in your vehicle even when it is unoccupied. It could injure other occupants in a sudden stop or crash.
· DO NOT install this Child Restraint using an inflatable seat belt. The interaction of the inflatable portion of the vehicle’s belt with this Child Restraint can result in serious injury or death. Install using LATCH instead, or move the car seat to a position with a suitable seat belt type.

Ensure Child’s Safety When Using Child Restraint

· NEVER leave your child unattended in the vehicle. · STRANGULATION HAZARD: Your child can strangle in a loose Restraint Harness. Never leave a child in
the Child Restraint with straps loose or undone. · To prevent ejection or breathing difficulties, proper recline is required. When installing the Child

Restraint, check the bubble level on the side of the Child Restraint.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
Check Condition of Restraint
· DO NOT use if the Harness or LATCH straps are cut, frayed or damaged. · DO NOT use this Child Restraint if it is more than 8 years old. Check manufacturer’s label on underside
of Child Restraint for the “Do Not Use After” date. · DO NOT use any accessories, pads or products not included with this Child Restraint, unless
approved by Chicco USA. Doing so will void the warranty of this Child Restraint. · 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. · Do not modify your Child Restraint. · NEVER remove harness from Child Restraint without the proper removal and installation instructions
available from Chicco USA. Contact us by visiting the Chicco website at www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226. · Do not use Child Restraint if any component is damaged, broken, or missing parts. Call 1-877-424-4226 to find out if the damaged part or parts can be replaced.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
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BEST PRACTICES

· Ensure all vehicle occupants are properly restrained before traveling. Unrestrained

occupants can be thrown around and may be seriously injured or seriously injure other

occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash.

· Do not leave loose objects, such as books, bags, etc., in the back of the vehicle. In the

event of a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash, loose objects can be thrown around and

possibly cause serious injury to vehicle occupants.

· Cover the Child Restraint when the vehicle is parked in sunlight. Parts of a Child Restraint

can become very hot if left in the sun. Contact with these parts can burn a child’s skin.

Always check the surface of any metal or plastic parts before putting your child in the

Child Restraint.

· To avoid strangulation, 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 such as a noodle

or towel. In a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash, the Child Restraint could slide and

potentially cause serious injury.

· Never use a second-hand Child Restraint with an unknown history.

· Never use any accessories that are not included with this Child Restraint, unless

specifically approved by Chicco. For more information, go to www.chiccousa.com.

NEED HELP? Need Help Securing Your Child Restraint?
The following sources are available to help ensure your Child Restraint is properly installed: · Contact Chicco, USA by visiting our website at www.chiccousa.com or
calling our Customer Service 1-877-424-4226. Please have Model and Serial Number available when you call. These are located on a label on the bottom of the Child Restraint.
· Refer to your vehicle manual for Child Restraint installation tips.
· Contact a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician in your area by visiting safercar.gov and select “Find Local Child Seat Help” or call 1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243).
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CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

Newborn Positioner

Chest Clip

Harness Strap
Crotch Strap Pad
Harness Release Button
(under fabric)

Harness

Adjustment

Strap

Recline Adjustment
Handle

Rear-Facing Lock-Off
(Each Side)

Adjustment Handle
(Head Rest)
Bubble Level Indicator
(Each Side)
Shoulder Pads
Harness Buckle
Recline Position Indicator

CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

Tether Strap
Forward-Facing Lock-Off
LATCH Connector Storage
SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener
(PULL 2nd)

Tether Storage

Forward-Facing Lock-Off

LATCH Connector Storage

LATCH

Adjuster (PULL 1st)

Instruction Manual

Storage

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

LATCH AND TETHER COMPONENTS TETHER: A Tether Strap B Tether Strap Adjuster C Tether Hook
LATCH: D LATCH Adjuster (PULL 1st) E SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener (PULL 2nd) F LATCH Strap G LATCH Connectors
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LATCH AND TETHER COMPONENTS

Tether LATCH
F
PULL
2nd
E
G

F
PULL
1st
D

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

LATCH AND TETHER STORAGE
Always make sure LATCH Components are properly stored in the compartments when not in use.
LATCH STORAGE: 1 Store each LATCH strap in the compartments located on either side of
the Child Restraint base when not in use. Make sure Lower Anchor ConnectorStorage compartments are properly closed.
Fold SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener (Pull 2nd) strap as shown (1a).
2 TETHER STORAGE: Store Tether in the compartment in the back of Child Restraint when not in use. Hook on bar and pull strap tight. Make sure compartment door is properly closed.
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LATCH AND TETHER STORAGE

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CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

SELECT REAR-FACING POSITION WARNING! REAR-FACING use of this Child Restraint is ONLY for children who meet ALL of the requirements shown here. If the child is not within these requirements because the child is too large, review the FORWARD-FACING guidelines on page 24.
NEVER turn this Child Restraint FORWARD-FACING with an infant less than one year of age.
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REAR-FACING: 4 50 lbs (1.8 22.7 kg)

SELECT REAR-FACING POSITION
REAR – FACING

Use REAR-FACING with children: · Who weigh between 4 and 50 lbs
(1.8 22.7 kg).

NEWBORN INSERT

4 lbs.

11 lbs.

(1.8 kg)

(5 kg)

· Who are no taller than 43″ (109 cm).

· When Harness Straps can be positioned

at or below the child’s shoulders*.

NO LATCH

35 lbs.

50 lbs.

(15.9 kg) (22.7 kg)

See Harness Height Adjustment on page 80.

*
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CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

SELECT FORWARD-FACING POSITION WARNING! FORWARD-FACING use of this Child Restraint is ONLY for children who meet ALL of the requirements shown here. If the child is not within these requirements because they are too large, select a different child seat. If the child is not within these requirements because the child is too small, review the REAR-FACING guidelines on page 22.
NEVER turn this Child Restraint FORWARD-FACING with an infant less than one year of age.
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SELECT FORWARD-FACING POSITION

FORWARD-FACING: 22 65 lbs (10 29.5 kg)

FORWARD – FACING

Use FORWARD-FACING with children: 22 lbs.

· Who are at least one year old.

(10 kg)

· Who weigh between 22 and 65 lbs

(10 29.5 kg).

· Who are no taller than 49″ (125 cm) OR when the

top of the ears are below the top of the Head Rest.

· When Harness Straps can be positioned at or

above the child’s shoulders*.

NO LATCH

40 lbs.

65 lbs.

(18 kg)

(29.5 kg)

See Harness Height Adjustment on page 80.

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CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP
Adjust Crotch Strap if strap is underneath child.
1 Unbuckle Harness Straps. Remove Crotch Strap Pad (Refer to page 94). Unzip the seat padding halfway (a). Pull seat pad to the side to access the Crotch Strap compartment (b).
2 Slide the orange button on the Crotch Strap lock while pulling up on the Crotch Strap to open the compartment (a, b). Then pull the Crotch Strap forward or backward into desired position.
3 Close the compartment by pushing down on the door until it locks back into place. Check to make sure compartment is locked by pulling up on the Crotch Strap. Re-attach the seat pad.
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ADJUSTING CROTCH STRAP

CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW CHILD RESTRAINT OVERVIEW

NEWBORN POSITIONER

WARNING – ONLY use the newborn positioner if the child

weighs between 4 and 11 lbs (1.8 and 5 kg).

To ensure a better fit for smaller infants the Newborn Positioner may be needed. Do NOT use any other infant insert or pillows. Only use the one provided by Chicco for this Child Restraint.

Remove Crotch Strap Pad before installing Newborn Positioner. Refer to page 94.

1 Pull Harness Buckle through slot in the bottom of Newborn Positioner.

2 Pull both Harness Straps over the side panels of Newborn Positioner.

3 Push Newborn Positioner firmly into Child Restraint(a) to make sure it is properly positioned (b).

NEWBORN POSITIONER
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VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE INFORMATION

VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS

WARNING! WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING, DO NOT PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A FRONTAL AIR BAG, UNLESS THE AIR BAG CAN BE TURNED OFF.

The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. See your

vehicle owner’s manual for Child Restraint installation and instructions.

VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS
Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this Child Restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. Only forward-facing vehicle seats can be used with this Child Restraint.

Make sure no more than 3 inches (76 mm) of the Child Restraint base is past the edge of the vehicle seat.

Do not use on a folded down vehicle seat back.

VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE INFORMATION

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
The information in this section applies to installation with vehicle seat belts only.
For simplest installation use LATCH – Refer to page 34 for details.
Vehicle seat belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about seat belts and their use with Child Restraints.
Shoulder belt with switchable retractor: Putting the shoulder belt in the locked/switched mode as the last step is optional. The shoulder belt Lock-Off replaces the need for the locked/switched mode. When the Child Restraint is rear-facing using the locked/switched mode may cause Child Restraint to tilt.

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
The following types of vehicle belts MUST NOT be used to install this Child Restraint. If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating position, choose another vehicle seating position or use LATCH if available.

1. Motorized (automatic) vehicle belts. 4. Non-Locking (ELR) Lap Belts.

2. Door mounted vehicle belts.

5. Inflatable seat belts.

3. Lap-shoulder Belts with 2 retractors (unless Lap Belt has a “Lock Mode”).

VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE INFORMATION

WHAT IS LATCH?

WARNING: This Child Restraint is designed to be used with lower anchors at the standard spacing (11 inches (28 cm)) ONLY! Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for information about LATCH and Child Restraint installation positions.

LATCH = Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren

United States Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a system for installing Child Restraints in vehicles called LATCH. LATCH may ONLY be used IN PLACE OF vehicle belt if the vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points. DO NOT use both the seat belt and LATCH at the same time. Please refer to the vehicle
owner’s manual for designated LATCH locations in vehicles.

LATCH in the vehicle consists of a top tether anchor point and two lower anchor points. Some vehicles owner’s manual use the term “ISOFIX”. LATCH can also be used in vehicle seating positions equipped with ISOFIX.

If the vehicle is equipped with LATCH, the vehicle lower anchor points may be visible at

the seat crease. If not visible, the seating position may be marked with a symbol (fig. a) or

a colored dot. Check the vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle top tether anchor locations.

They may be identified using one of the anchor symbols (fig. b or fig. c).

Vehicle Top Tether Anchor
Points

WHAT IS LATCH?

Vehicle Lower Anchor
Points

Vehicle Seat Crease

(Fig. a)

(Fig. b)

(Fig. c)

VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE INFORMATION

WHAT IS A TETHER?
The tether is a strap on your child restraint that connects to a tether anchor in your vehicle. Tether anchor locations vary from vehicle to vehicle. Check your 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.
Vehicle tether anchors can be found in many different locations. Some of the typical locations are shown on the next page. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for exact locations, anchor identification, and requirements.

Vehicle Roof Rear Shelf
Back Wall

Vehicle Floor

WHAT IS A TETHER?
Back of Seat
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REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

REAR-FACING SETUP
Infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position. Make sure the seat is reclined properly so that your child’s head does not fall forward. Failure to properly recline the Child Restraint could increase the child’s risk of serious injury or death.
1 See page 30 for “Vehicle Seating Positions” before installing. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface, if possible.

LEVEL SLOPE

2 Squeeze the Recline Adjustment Handle on front of Child Restraint and pull forward to adjust to a reclined position as shown (a).

If a change in recline position is necessary after child restraint is installed,

loosen the current method of installation and adjust the recline. Repeat

installation steps and refer to pages 40-55 to ensure child restraint is

installed correctly.

REAR-FACING SETUP Do not use Tether in REAR-FACING mode. Tether must be properly stored – See ” Tether Storage” page 20.

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REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

REAR-FACING SETUP

3 Place Child Restraint rear-facing on selected vehicle seat. Make sure it is not blocking the vehicle belt buckle. Do not exceed the rear-facing maximum overhang of 3 inches over the front edge of the vehicle seat.

Installation on a Level Surface: Locate the Bubble Level Indicator

label and re-adjust the seat recline to any position that the Bubble

LEVEL falls between the lines for REAR-FACING installation.

SLOPE

Installation on a Slope: Locate the level line on the blue label near the rear-facing belt path. Adjust the seat recline so that the level line is level with the ground.

REAR-FACING SETUP
3 4 LEVEL

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Installation Options:
4

· LATCH installation continued on page 42.

· Lap-Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 48.

· Lap Belt Only installation continued on page 52.
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SLOPE

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REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING LATCH
Do not use the lower anchors of the Child Restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this Child Restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 35 lbs (15.9 kg) with the internal harness of the Child Restraint.
When installing with LATCH in vehicle equipped with inflatable seat belts, the unused seat belt should NOT be buckled behind the Child Restraint System as this will engage the inflatable portion of the belt.
1 Locate the LATCH Connector Storage compartments. Remove LATCH straps. Make sure LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) and SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener strap (Pull 2nd) are loosened to their full length.

Make sure LATCH

Adjuster strap (Pull

1st) is loosened to

the full length.

1 PULL

INSTALL USING LATCH
Make sure
SuperCinch® LATCH
Tightener strap (Pull 2nd) is loosened to the full length.

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PULL
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REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING LATCH

2 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 loosened to their full length in order to slide LATCH straps into

position.

3 Close both LATCH Connector Storage compartments.

When not accessing the LATCH or changing the belt path ALWAYS keep LATCH Connector Storage compartments closed.

INSTALL USING LATCH
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REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING LATCH

4 Locate the LATCH anchor bars in your vehicle. Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH bars.

5 Pull up on the end of the LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) until strap is tight.

6 Pull on the SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener strap (Pull 2nd) to secure the Child Restraint.

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 move more than 1″ (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.

Make sure Child Restraint is level for REAR-FACING use. Make sure infant’s head does not fall forward. If necessary, loosen the Latch Strap, re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly.

Check installation before every use!

INSTALL USING LATCH

Do not install by this

method for a child weighing

more than 35 lbs (15.9 kg).

1PULL

PULL
5 1st

“CLICK” “CLICK”

PULL
6 2nd
PULL
2
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REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT
1 Unzip seat pad.
2 Route vehicle lap-shoulder belt through the blue REAR-FACING seat belt path on the side of Child Restraint (a). Pull seat pad 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).
3 Route the vehicle belt UNDER the seat pad (a). Vehicle belt must be routed behind the Crotch Strap when the Crotch Strap is in the foward postion (closest to the Harness Release Button) or in front of the Crotch Strap when it is in the rear postion.
Pull vehicle belt down through the blue REAR-FACING seat belt path on opposite side of Child Restraint. Buckle the vehicle belt (b). Then re-attach the zippered seat pad.
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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT

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REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT
4 While pushing down on the Child Restraint (a) pull the vehicle shoulder belt (b) to tighten vehicle lap belt.
5 While still pulling the shoulder belt tight, slide the vehicle shoulder belt into the Lock-Off. Always use the Lock-Off on the opposite side of the vehicle belt buckle.
CHECK YOUR WORK
Hold Child Restraint at each 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.
Make sure Child 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 is installed properly.
Check installation before every use!
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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT
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REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY
1 Unzip seat pad.
2 Route vehicle lap-shoulder belt through the blue REAR-FACING seat belt path on the side of Child Restraint (a). Pull seat pad 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).
3 Route the vehicle belt UNDER the seat pad (a). Vehicle belt must be routed behind the Crotch Strap when the Crotch Strap is in the foward postion (closest to the Harness Release Button) or in front of the Crotch Strap when it is in the rear postion.
Pull vehicle belt down through the blue REAR-FACING seat belt path on opposite side of Child Restraint. Buckle the vehicle belt (b). Then re-attach the zippered seat pad.
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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

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REAR-FACING INSTALLATION REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY 4 While pushing down on the Child Restraint (a) pull the loose end of
the vehicle lap belt (b) to tighten belt.
CHECK YOUR WORK
Hold Child Restraint at each 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.
Make sure Child 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 is installed properly.
Check installation before every use!
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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY
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FORWARD-FACING SETUP

1 Before placing the Child Restraint in the vehicle, remove Tether from

the Tether Compartment. You may need to squeeze the Tether Button

and pull down to loosen the strap before removing. If a Tether Anchor

is not available, the Tether should be stored properly.

2 See page 30 for “Vehicle Seating Positions” before installing. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface, if possible.

LEVEL SLOPE

3 Squeeze the Recline Adjustment Handle on front of Child Restraint and push back to adjust to an upright position as shown (a).

If a change in recline position is necessary, after Child Restraint is installed, loosen the current method of installation and adjust the recline. Repeat installation steps and refer to pages 58-75 to ensure Child Restraint is installed correctly.
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8 7 6 5

9 8 7 6
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FORWARD-FACING SETUP

4 Place Child Restraint facing forward on selected vehicle seat. Make sure it is not blocking the vehicle belt buckle. Lay Tether Strap over the back of the vehicle seat.

Installation on a Level Surface: Locate the Bubble Level Indicator

label and re-adjust the seat recline to any position that the Bubble

LEVEL falls between the lines for FORWARD-FACING installation.

Installation on a Slope: If vehicle is on a slope adjust the seat SLOPE recline to position 8 or 9 ONLY.
Installation Options:
· LATCH installation continued on page 60. · Lap-Shoulder Belt installation continued on page 66. · Lap Belt Only installation continued on page 72.
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5 LEVEL

5 SLOPE

FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING LATCH

Do not use the lower anchors of the Child Restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this Child Restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg) with the internal harness of the Child Restraint.

When installing with LATCH in vehicle equipped with inflatable seat belts, the unused seat belt should NOT be buckled behind the Child Restraint System as this will engage the inflatable portion of the belt.

Locate LATCH Connector Storage compartments. Remove LATCH straps. Make sure SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener strap (Pull 2nd) and LATCH

Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) are loosened to their full length.

Grab both ends of LATCH straps. Slide LATCH strap to red 2 FORWARD-FACING opening on both sides. Note: Both LATCH Connector
Storage compartments must be open and both LATCH straps must be loosened to their full length in order to slide LATCH straps into position.

3 Close both LATCH Connector Storage compartments.

Make sure SuperCinch®
LATCH Tightener strap

(Pull 2nd) is loosened to

the full length.

2PULL

INSTALL USING LATCH
Make sure LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) is loosened to the full length.
PULL
1
3
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INSTALL USING LATCH When not accessing the LATCH or changing the belt path ALWAYS keep LATCH Connector Storage compartments closed. 4 Locate the LATCH bars in your vehicle. Attach both LATCH Connectors to the vehicle LATCH anchor bars. 5 Pull up on the end of the LATCH Adjuster strap (Pull 1st) until strap is tight. 6 Pull on the SuperCinch® LATCH Tightener strap (Pull 2nd) to secure Child Restraint.
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4 5
PULL
1st

PULL
1st

PULL
2nd

“CLICK”

6
PULL
2nd

Do not install by this

method for a child weighing

more than 40 lbs (18 kg).

FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION

INSTALL USING LATCH 7 Locate Tether anchor in your vehicle. Attach Tether Hook.
Pull Tether Adjuster strap to tighten.
CHECK YOUR WORK
Hold Child Restraint at each side near FORWARD-FACING vehicle belt path. Pull side to side and forward. Child Restraint should not move more than 1″ (25 mm) 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 steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly.
Check installation before every use!
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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 1 Route vehicle lap-shoulder 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 Restraint. 2 Pass the vehicle belt along the back of the Child Restraint as shown. 3 Pull the vehicle belt down through the red FORWARD-FACING seat belt path on the opposite side of Child Restraint. Buckle the vehicle belt. Replace the seat back padding.
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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT
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INSTALL USING LAP-SHOULDER BELT 6 Locate Tether Anchor in your vehicle. Attach Tether Hook.
Pull Tether Adjuster strap to tighten.
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 than 1″ (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.
Make sure Bubble is between lines on label for FORWARD-FACING use. If necessary, loosen the vehicle belt and Tether, re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly.
Check installation before every use!
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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

1 Route vehicle lap 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 the

Child Restraint.

2 Pass the vehicle belt along the back of the Child Restraint as shown.

3 Pull the vehicle belt down through the red FORWARD-FACING seat belt path on the opposite side of Child Restraint. Buckle the vehicle belt. Replace the seat back padding.

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INSTALL USING LAP BELT ONLY

4 While pushing down on the Child Restraint (a) pull the loose end of the vehicle lap belt (b) to tighten.

5 Locate Tether Anchor in your vehicle. Attach Tether Hook. Pull Tether

Adjuster Strap to tighten.

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 than 1″ (25 mm) from vehicle seat back or side-to-side.
Make sure Bubble is between lines on label for FORWARD-FACING use. If necessary, loosen the vehicle belt and Tether, re-adjust recline and repeat installation steps to make sure Child Restraint is installed properly.
Check installation before every use!
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SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS
For a better fit in the Child Restraint with smaller infants, the Newborn Positioner provided may be needed. See page 28-29 for more details. Additionally, crotch strap pad and shoulder pads may need to be removed.

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD

If Crotch Strap is under child, the crotch strap will need to be re-positioned, refer to page 26 “Adjusting Crotch Strap”.

1 Loosen Harness by pressing Harness Release Button (under the fabric) on the front of the Child Restraint and pulling forward on both of the Harness

Straps.

2 Unbuckle Harness by pressing the button on Harness Buckle and pulling

out both Buckle Tongues.

3 Open Chest Clip by squeezing both button in the middle of the clip and

pulling apart.

SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 4 Place child in Child Restraint with child’s back flat against the back of the
seat. Pull Harness Straps over the child’s shoulders and around the child’s waist. Make sure there are no twists in Harness Strap.
Clothing, such as bulky winter coats that interfere with the proper placement or adjustment of the Harness system should never be used. Make sure the Harness
Straps lie flat on the child’s shoulders, are adjusted snugly so that clothing is compressed and the child cannot lean forward, and the Chest Clip is at arm level.
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SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 5 Adjust Harness Strap height position up or down by squeezing
Adjustment Handle on top of Head Rest. Make sure Head Rest locks into position before tightening 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.
If using lowest Head Rest/Harness Position, make sure the seat back padding panel is folded under.
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5

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REAR-FACING AT OR BELOW

FORWARD-FACING

AT OR ABOVE

SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 6 Insert each Buckle Tongue into Harness Buckle; listen for a click
(a). Pull up firmly on both Buckle Tongues to make sure that they are securely latched (b).
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“CLICK”

SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS 7 Fasten Chest Clip by snapping both sides together; listen for a click.
Harness straps must fit snugly and lay flat on the center of your child’s shoulders.
8 Push Chest Clip and Shoulder Pads down away from the child’s neck and towards the Harness Buckle. Pull up on both shoulder straps to remove all slack from below.

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

“CLICK”

SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS
9 Tighten the harness by pulling slowly on Harness Adjustment Strap until the harness is snug on child (a). If you can pinch a fold in the strap at the child’s shoulders, harness is too loose (b). If the harness is too loose pull the Harness Adjustment strap more.
10 Move the Shoulder Pads up to the child’s shoulders. Slide Chest Clip up to center of child’s chest, level with the armpits.

SECURING CHILD WITH HARNESS

WARNING – If harness is not snug around your child, child could be ejected in a sudden stop or crash resulting in serious injury or death.

SECURING YOUR CHILD SECURING YOUR CHILD

SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST
Harness Straps must be snug. If you can pinch a fold in the strap, the harness is too loose. 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.
To ensure a better fit for smaller infants, the Newborn Positioner may be needed. Never place extra padding under or behind the child. Only use the Newborn Positioner.
Straps must lay flat, free of twists and centered on top of the child’s shoulders. Check the height of the Harness Straps: Position the Harness Straps at or below the child’s
shoulders for REAR-FACING and at or above the child’s shoulders for FORWARD-FACING.

REAR-FACING FORWARD-FACING

SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST
Check the position of Chest Clip: Chest Clip should be centered on the child’s chest, level with the armpits.
Never secure child in Child Restraint with child dressed in bulky garments or heavy clothing. Heavy clothing can prevent harness from being properly tightened around child.
Never secure child in Child Restraint with child wrapped in a blanket. To keep child warm, place a blanket over child AFTER you have properly secured and tightened harness around child.
NO Bulky Clothing
WARNING – If harness is not snug around your child, child could be ejected in a sudden stop or crash resulting in serious injury or death.
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INSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFT When traveling by airplane with your child, Chicco recommends taking the Child Restraint on the airplane with you so that you can use it with your child. Not only will it protect your child during take-off, landing, and turbulence, it will also allow your child to be more comfortable. · This Child Restraint is certified for use on aircraft. Contact the airline prior to travel to discuss their Child Restraint policy. · Install Child Restraint on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle when using a vehicle lap belt. Reference Rear-Facing on page 52 or Forward-Facing on page 72.
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CUP HOLDER
WARNING – Do NOT use Cup Holder to hold hot liquids. PLASTIC CONTAINERS ONLY – No glass or metal containers. Only use cups with less than 12 oz. (355 ml) capacity. Never place sharp or pointed objects in Cup Holder. In a crash these objects could hit you or your child and cause serious injuries.
1 Slide Cup Holder into either side of Child Restraint where indicated by the Cup Holder icon. To remove, gently pull the Cup Holder away from the seat then lift past the built-in lip.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

REMOVING SHOULDER PADS:

1 Unhook the hook and loop and remove Shoulder Pads as shown.

INSTALL SHOULDER PADS:
2 Re-attach Shoulder Pads by folding the hook and loop Tab over the Harness Strap (a). Secure both hook and loop Tabs together (b). Make sure they are oriented as shown (c).

REMOVING CROTCH STRAP PAD:

3 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).

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

REMOVING SOFTGOODS:

7 Locate the Zipper Tab at the top of the Child Restraint and unzip all the

way around.

Unbuckle the Harness. Unsnap Seat Bottom Panel and pull forward.

8 Carefully pull the Seat Pad away from the Child Restraint.

INSTALL SOFTGOODS: 9 Reverse the removing instructions above to reinstall.
NEVER use Child Restraint without the Seat Pad.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

REMOVING CROTCH STRAP:
1 Fully recline the seat (position 1). Open the compartment, slide the button on the Crotch Strap lock while pulling up on the Crotch Strap (a). Turn 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).

NEVER use Child Restraint without the Crotch Strap

installed.

INSTALL CROTCH STRAP: 2 Reverse the removing instructions above to reinstall.

DO NOT USE Child Restraint if any part of the harness is damaged. For proper removal and installation of the harness straps visit the Chicco website at www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE When removing Crotch Strap
DO NOT remove the Adjuster Strap Clip. Your child’s safety depends on this clip being installed correctly.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

DO NOT USE BLEACH, solvents or household cleaners as they may weaken plastics and straps.
DO NOT USE SOAPS OR LUBRICANTS on Harness Adjuster Strap, Buckle and LATCH hardware. It may cause them to malfunction.
· Cleaning Softgoods: Hand wash using mild soap and water, or machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle using mild detergent. Hang to dry. See page 96 for removal instructions.
NEVER use Child Restraint without the seat pad.
· Cleaning Shoulder Pads: Hand wash using mild soap and water. Hang to dry.

· Cleaning Plastics: Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap. Towel dry.

For softgood removal instructions visit the Chicco website at

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www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
· Cleaning Cup Holder: Cup Holder is dishwasher safe on top rack only.
DO NOT USE Child Restraint if any part of the harness is damaged. For proper removal and installation of the harness straps visit the Chicco website at www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226.
· Cleaning Harness: Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap. Air dry. Do NOT machine wash.
· Cleaning LATCH and Adjuster Strap: LATCH Straps cannot be replaced. Sponge clean using warm water only. Air dry.
· Cleaning Buckle and LATCH Hardware: Sponge clean, using warm water only. If debris in buckle, remove and rinse in warm cup of water. Air dry. See page 98 for removal instructions.

Do NOT remove LATCH or Adjuster straps. For additional information visit the Chicco

website at www.chiccousa.com or call 1-877-424-4226.

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Documents / Resources

chicco Nextfit MAX ZIP Convertible Car Seat [pdf] User Guide
Nextfit MAX ZIP Convertible Car Seat

Nextfit MAX ZIP Convertible Car Seat

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