chicco Gofit Belt Positioning Backless Booster User Guide

chicco Gofit Belt Positioning Backless Booster

For future use, STORE USER GUIDE in the location on the bottom of the base. If you have any problems with your Chicco Booster Seat or any questions regarding installation or use, please call: Elfe Juvenile Products Customer Service at 1-800-667-8184 or email us at service@chicco.caPlease have the Model number and Date of manufacture when you call. These are located on a label on the bottom of the Booster Seat. For future reference, fill in the information below. The information can be found on the label at the bottom of the Child Restraint.

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:
Elfe Juvenile Products
2520 Av Marie-Curie,
Saint-Laurent (QC) H4S 1N1
or call 1-800-667-8184
or register online at www.chicco.ca
For recall information, call Transport Canada at
1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca

USEFUL LIFE OF BOOSTER SEAT

This booster seat should not be used 8 years after the date of purchase (proof of purchase required) or the date of manufacture otherwise. This product meets all the requirements of CMVSS 213.2

CHILD GUIDELINES
This Booster Seat is designed for children, and who demonstrate an ability to sit in a seat belt.

• A child can sit relatively still, in the same seated position throughout the car ride.
• A child can leave the shoulder and lap belt properly positioned on their body and can do this every time in the car.
• ONLY use this Booster Seat if the child meets the following Weight and Height requirements:
• Weight is between 18-50 kg (40 and 110 lbs).
• Height is between 97-145 cm (38-57 inches).

YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU! You MUST follow the detailed instructions in this User Guide to ensure the steps in this User Guide are performed correctly!

SAFE USE CHECKLIST

• Make sure your child can sit in the seat properly and meets the requirements listed in the “Child Guidelines” section on page 4:
• BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE requirements on page 12
• Select a safe seating location in your car:
• Refer to the “Vehicle Seating Positions” section on page 14.
• Secure your child:
• Refer to the “Safety Information” section on page 26.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS
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 set, install, and use this Booster Seat properly.
• Before installing this Booster Seat in a vehicle, be sure to also check the vehicle owner’s manual for information on proper installation.
• NEVER allow others to use this Booster Seat until they have read and understood all instructions in this User Guide.
• This Booster Seat is not intended for use outside of the vehicle.
• Make Sure Child Fits This Booster Seat
• Use ONLY with children who weigh between 18-50 kg (40-110 lbs) and whose height is 97-145 cm (38 -57 inches). AND has the ability to sit properly at all times. Install Child Restraint Correctly
• DO NOT PLACE THIS BOOSTER SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A FRONTAL AIR BAG, UNLESS
• THE AIRBAG CAN BE TURNED OFF. If the airbag inflates, it can cause serious injury or death to your child.
• For vehicles with side airbags, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for information on your booster seat installation.

Install Child Restraint Correctly

ALWAYS install this Booster Seat in the back seat if possible. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position rather than in the front seat.

• NEVER install in rear-facing, side-facing, or on the back of a folded-down vehicle seat.
• NEVER use this Booster Seat with only a Vehicle Lap Belt.
• Use ONLY the vehicle’s Lap-Shoulder Belt system when restraining a child in this Booster Seat.
• To avoid injury to others, ALWAYS secure this Child Restraint with the vehicle’s Lap-Shoulder Belt when unoccupied. Secure Child Properly
• Position the Lap-Shoulder Belt on your child. A loose or improperly positioned shoulder belt could cause the child to be ejected in a sudden stop or crash, resulting in serious injury or death.
• Make sure the vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt is not loose. The belt must be kept snug across the child’s thighs and resting on the shoulder and across the center of the chest.
• NEVER use clothing or blankets that interfere with fastening or tightening the Lap-Shoulder Belt. An unsecured child could be ejected in a sudden stop or crash!

Secure Child Properly

• ALWAYS check to make sure the vehicle seat buckle is securely latched.

• NEVER leave your child unattended in the vehicle.

• Do not allow children to play in or around the Booster Seat.

• Check the Condition of Restraint

• DO NOT use if the vehicle belts are cut, frayed, or damaged.

• DO NOT use any accessories, pads, or products not included with this Booster Seat, unless approved by Chicco.

• Doing so will void the warranty of this Booster Seat.

• You MUST replace this Booster Seat if it has been involved in a crash, even if you cannot see visible damage. A damaged

• Booster Seat may not protect your child in a future crash.

• DO NOT use this Booster Seat longer than 8 years from the date of purchase (proof of purchase required) or the date of manufacture otherwise.

• Please keep a copy of the receipt with this user guide for your records and for future reference.

• “Manufacture Date” can be found in 2 locations: on the underside of the Booster Seat and on the product registration card.

• Do not modify your Booster Seat.

• Do not use Booster Seat if any component is damaged, broken, or missing. Call 1-800-667-8184 to find out if the damaged part or parts can be replaced.

• 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 Booster Seat when the vehicle is parked in sunlight. Parts of a Booster Seat 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 Booster Seat.

• 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 Booster Seat off the vehicle seat. In a sharp turn, sudden stop, or crash, the Booster

• The seat could slide and potentially cause serious injury.

• Never use a second-hand Booster Seat 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.chicco.ca.

Need Help Securing Your Booster Seat?
The following sources are available to help ensure your Booster Seat is properly installed:

• Contact Chicco by visiting our website at www.chicco.ca or calling our Customer Service at 1-800-667-8184.
• Please have the Model number and date of manufacture when you call. These are located on a label on the bottom of the Booster Seat.
• Refer to your vehicle manual for Booster Seat installation tips.

BOOSTER SEAT COMPONENTS

BACKLESS BOOSTER MODE

WARNING! Backless Mode use of this Booster Seat 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 small, select a different child seat. To ensure the correct installation of the Booster Seat, you must follow the step-by-step instructions in this user guide. Chicco recommends that children ride in a car seat with a 5-point harness for as long as possible. For the best protection, keep the child in a car seat with a 5 -5-point harness up to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer.

Backless Booster Mode
18-50 kg (40 – 110 lbs)
Use Backless Mode with children:

• Who are at least four years old.
• Who weighs between 18-50 kg (40 and 110 lbs).
• Who are 97-145 cm (38- 57 inches) tall, the child’s ears are below the vehicle seat.
• Who demonstrate an ability to sit relatively still and properly in a seat belt at all times.
• See Adjusting Shoulder Positioning
• Clip Height on page 22.

VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS

WARNING! WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT, DO NOT PLACE THIS BOOSTER SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION WITH A FRONTAL AIRBAG, UNLESS THE AIRBAG CAN BE TURNED OFF. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. See your vehicle owner’s manual for Booster Seat installation and instructions Some vehicles have no seating positions that are compatible with this Booster Seat. Only forward-facing vehicle seats can be used with this Booster Seat. Never use side or rear-facing seats. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. This Booster Seat must be installed in a vehicle seat with a 3-point seat belt (shoulder belt and lap belt). NEVER use lap belt only.

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
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 booster seats. The following types of vehicle belts MUST NOT be used to install this Booster Seat. If any of the belt types listed below are in the chosen seating position, you must choose another vehicle seating position.

1. Never use a Lap belt with a motorized Shoulder belt.
2. Never use vehicle belts that are attached to the door or that move along a track.
3. Never use a Lap-only belt.

This booster seat can only be used in these classes of vehicles: passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger cars (SUV, CUV, mini-van) and trucks that have vehicle lap/shoulder belts.

ASSEMBLY

Assemble the Cup Holder
Match up the letter (L or R) on the bottom of the Cup Holder with the matching letter on the Booster Seat and insert the Cup Holder into the correct side. Make sure the Cup Holder lip fits behind the groove on the Booster Seat bottom, as shown.

USING SHOULDER POSITIONING CLIP

1. The Shoulder Positioning Clip is stored under the Booster Seat. Remove the Shoulder Positioning Clip and Strap stored underneath the seat.
2. Place the Booster Seat onto the vehicle seat.

SECURING CHILD IN BOOSTER

1. Place the child into the Booster, making sure the child is sitting with his/her back against the vehicle seat.
2. The child’s ears must be below the vehicle seat back or vehicle head restraint when sitting on the Booster Seat. Refer to page 13.
3. Route the lap belt UNDER the 1st Armrest, across the child’s thighs.
4. Then route the lap belt UNDER the 2nd Armrest and the shoulder belt OVER the 2nd Armrest closest to the vehicle buckle, as shown. Buckle the seat belt.
5. To adjust the Shoulder Positioning Clip. Pull the clip up or down to adjust the Shoulder Positioning Clip to be at the child’s shoulder. Slide the vehicle shoulder belt through the Shoulder Positioning Clip (as shown).
6. The shoulder Positioning Clip must be at the child’s shoulder. If necessary, re-adjust the location of the Clip to ensure that the seat belt lays flat and snug across the child’s chest and the lap belt lays flat and snug across the child’s thighs.
7. The child is now secured correctly, as shown. When using this Booster, you must use the Shoulder Positioning Clip until the seat belt naturally lays flat across the center of the child’s shoulder.

SECURING CHILD CHECKLIST

ALWAYS check to make sure the vehicle seat belt is securely buckled. If the buckle separates, a child could be killed or seriously injured.

• Check that the seat belt is not twisted.
• Do not let your child slide forward or downward while in the Booster.
• Never use the vehicle belt in any position other than those indicated in this User Guide!
• Check that the shoulder belt is snug on the child’s shoulder and that it does not rub on the neck.
• It should lie flat across the child’s chest and the middle of the shoulder. The Shoulder Positioning Clip must be positioned at the child’s shoulder

DO NOT use anything (pillows, blankets, etc.) between the Booster and the vehicle seat or between the child and the Booster. Avoid bulky clothing that interferes with proper seat belt placement. In the event of an accident, the Booster may not operate correctly. To avoid injury to others, ALWAYS secure this Booster Seat when unoccupied. An unsecured Booster Seat could injure other occupants in a sudden stop or crash. Secure the unoccupied Booster with the vehicle belt by following the “Secure Child in Booster” instructions. The Lap-Shoulder belt should be used to secure the Backless Booster seat.

WARNING! DO NOT place hot liquids in cup holder. If spilled, hot liquids could burn child. 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. To remove the Cup Holders press in on the release button on the bottom of the Booster Seat.
2. The Cup Holders can also be folded in to allow others to sit next to the Booster Seat.

REMOVING FABRIC COVERS
Booster Seat bottom
Remove both Cup Holders and flip the Booster Seat bottom over and unhook 6 elastic loops, as shown.

1. Both Cup Holders need to be removed before you can remove the fabric, refer to page 28.
2. Flip the fabric over and remove the Insert before you wash the fabric.
3. Make sure to reinstall the Insert into the fabric seat bottom before you reinstall onto the seat bottom frame.

Repeat the Removing Fabric steps in the reverse order, ensuring that the fabric cover fits onto and around the frame correctly, in particular around the orange belt guides.The Insert MUST be reinstalled into the seat bottom fabric, see page 32. Position the fabric cover on the Booster Seat bottom and tuck in the fabric along the belt guide edges. Flip the seat bottom over. Then tighten the fabric over the Booster Seat bottom further by reattaching the elastic loops, as shown. Be sure to fit fabric cover carefully around all orange belt guides. The Booster Seat must NEVER be used without the fabric cover. It may not perform as intended in the event of a crash.

REMOVING ARMREST COVERS

Armrest covers
Locate the Armrest release button directly under the front of the Armrest. Pull on the button and at the same time lift up on the front edge to remove the Armrest pad. Pull back on the edges of the Armrest fabric covers and slide the fabric off the Armrest base. To reattach the Armrest, insert the Back Tab into the Armrest base and push down on the front edge until it clicks into the base. NEVER use seat without Armrest fabric covers.

INSTALLATION ON AN AIRCRAFT
This Booster Seat is NOT certified for use on aircraft. Aircraft do not have lap-shoulder belts to secure your child.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

DO NOT USE BLEACH, solvents or household cleaners as they may weaken plastics and straps.

• Fabrics may be spot-cleaned:
• Hand wash using mild soap and water, or machine wash in cold water on a delicate cycle using mild detergent. Hang to dry. See page 30 for removal instructions.
• Foam Insert:
• Hand rinse and air dry.
• Cleaning Plastics:
• Sponge clean using warm water and mild soap. Towel dry.
• Storing the Booster:
• When it is not installed in the car, it is recommended to store the Booster in a dry place, away from sources of heat, dust, humidity, and direct sunlight.

References

• Chicco Canada
• Transport Canada / Transports Canada

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