Chicco Fit 2 Car Seat Instruction Manual
Chicco Fit 2 Car Seat
Chicco Fit 2 Car Seat Instructions
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Chicco Fit 2 Car Seat Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Rear-facing infant car seat (carrier and base) |
| Manufacturer | Artsana USA, Inc. (Chicco) |
| User Guide Reference | IS0144.2E (©2016) |
| Age Range | Birth to at least 2 years |
| Child Weight Range | 4 to 35 lbs (2 to 16 kg) |
| Maximum Child Height | 35 in (89 cm) |
| Head Clearance Requirement | Top of head at least 1 in below top of head rest |
| Orientation | Rear-facing only |
| Newborn Positioner Weight Range | 4 to 11 lbs (2 to 5 kg) |
| Base Stage 1 | 4 to 35 lbs (2 to 16 kg), more reclined install |
| Base Stage 2 | 15 to 35 lbs (7 to 16 kg), 9 to 24 months, child must crawl or walk; upright install |
| Installation Methods with Base | LATCH, lap-shoulder belt, lap belt only |
| Installation Methods without Base | Lap-shoulder belt, Shoulder Belt Guide, lap belt only |
| LATCH Lower Anchor Spacing | Standard 11 in only (ISOFIX compatible) |
| Top Tether | Not used |
| Maximum Allowed Movement When Installed | 1 in (25 mm) side-to-side or forward |
| Maximum Base Overhang | 4 in past the edge of the vehicle seat |
| Recline Indicator | Bubble level on base; level line on carrier seat label |
| Recline Adjustment | Center Leveling Foot Adjuster |
| Carry Handle Positions | 4 (Carrying, Rocking, Stationary, Base Storage) |
| Crotch Strap Positions | 2 |
| Harness Type | 5-point harness with chest clip and single-pull adjuster |
| Useful Life | 6 years (see "Do Not Use After" date on label) |
| Aircraft Use | Certified; forward-facing aircraft seats only, carrier installed without base using lap belt |
| Base Compatibility | Fit 2 bases only; not compatible with KeyFit/KeyFit 30 bases |
| Customer Service | 1-877-424-4226 |
Chicco Fit 2 Car Seat Details
The Chicco Fit 2 is an infant carrier with an extended-use base, built to keep a child rear-facing for longer than most infant seats. Its main feature is the Base Stage Lever, which switches the base between two installation angles. When you rotate the lever, the orange Base Stage Indicator shows the selected stage, marked "1" or "2". The goal is to let the seat change with the child: a deep recline protects young infants' breathing, and a more upright position later gives older babies more leg room.
Leveling is controlled by the Leveling Foot Adjuster at the center of the base. To set the recline, pull it up until the bubble sits between the arrows on the Bubble Level Indicator. Do this with the vehicle parked on level ground. When you use the carrier without the base, the level line on the seat label serves the same purpose. If the carrier needs a better angle, you can place a tightly rolled towel under its front edge.
For LATCH installs, the base uses a LATCH Release Lever and a single LATCH Pull Strap. Press the base firmly into the vehicle seat while you pull the strap to tighten both connectors. When you are not using LATCH, the connectors clip into storage compartments on each side of the base. The pull strap rolls up into its own compartment, which keeps loose webbing out of the way. A small compartment inside the base holds the user guide.
For seat belt installs, the base has a Shoulder Belt Lock-Off, so you don't need to switch the retractor into locked mode. The manual warns that locking the retractor anyway can make the seat tilt. Always use the lock-off on the side opposite the buckle. Without the base, the carrier has side Seat Belt Guides and an optional rear Shoulder Belt Guide that gives extra stability. With either option, the vehicle belt itself must lock.
To adjust the harness height, pull the Headrest Adjustment Strap and slide the head rest up or down until the harness slots are at or just below the child's shoulders. You don't have to rethread the harness. You tighten it with the Harness Adjuster Strap at the front of the seat. To loosen it, press the Adjuster Button. Shoulder pads, a chest clip and a Crotch Strap Retainer under the shell complete the system.
Two comfort accessories come with the seat. The Newborn Positioner sits under the harness and gives small infants a better fit. The Head Rest Insert attaches with elastic straps and a button hole, and you can use it with or without the positioner. A removable canopy rotates forward and backward. To remove it, press the button on each Canopy Mount. To reattach it, push both mounts into the slots on the carrier until they click.
The carry handle's Base Storage Position frees up space in front of the seat when the carrier is on its base in either stage. In Stage 2, the handle must be rotated behind the seat. To unlock the carrier from the base, squeeze the Base Release Handle on the back of the carrier. To clean the seat, hand wash or machine wash the fabrics on a cold, delicate cycle and hang them to dry. Sponge the harness, LATCH straps and plastics with mild soap. Never use bleach, solvents or lubricants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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