Chicco KeyFit 35 User Manual

WARNING: Avoid serious injury or death to your child. Never
use your KeyFit 35 Child Restraint without the softgoods in place.
You must read and understand the Softgood Removal instructions
and the instructions in the User Guide. If you do not understand
these instructions, DO NOT attempt to remove the softgoods,
STOP and call Chicco at 1-877-424-4226.
INSTRUCTIONS: KeyFit 35 Softgood Removal
IMPORTANT: Please also refer to the instructions that came with your product.
Rotate the Carry Handle up into the carry position. To remove the Canopy, unhook the Elastic Straps on both sides,
below the Carry Handle hub. Undo both Toggles on the back of the Child Restraint. On one side of the Canopy, press the
button on the Canopy Mount and pull out the bow. Repeat for the other side of the Canopy and remove. Then rotate the
Carry Handle back into stationary position. Refer to User Guide if needed.
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Press the Harness Adjuster Button and loosen the
Harness Straps. Undo the buckle and chest clips.
2
Remove the optional Head Rest Insert and Newborn
Positioner. Refer to User Guide if needed.
4
Remove the Crotch Strap Pad by pushing the fabric Tab
through the slot on the BACK of the Harness Buckle. Then
pull Tab out of the FRONT and remove Crotch Strap Pad.
IMPORTANT! If Crotch Strap Pad prevents harness from properly
fitting small Infant, it should be removed.
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PMS 2747 and PMS 186
Remove both Shoulder Pads. Undo the hook and loop
sections located on the outside seam of the Shoulder Pad.
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Chicco KeyFit 35 Specifications

General

Weight Capacity	4-35 lbs
Height Capacity	Up to 32 inches
Base	Included
Recline Positions	5
Harness Type	5-point
Shell Material	EPS energy-absorbing foam
LATCH Compatible	Yes
Rear-Facing	Yes
Side Impact Protection	Yes
Removable Cover	Yes
Compatibility	Compatible with Chicco strollers
Installation Type	LATCH, vehicle seat belt
Infant Insert	Yes
Car Seat Weight	10 lbs (carrier only)

Summary

KeyFit 35 Softgood Removal Instructions

Safety Precautions

Warning to use softgoods and read instructions carefully.

Canopy Removal Procedure

Step-by-step guide to detach the canopy from the carrier.

Harness and Pad Removal Procedures

Steps for loosening harness, removing crotch pad, headrest, and shoulder pads.

Head Rest and Harness Strap Removal

Head Rest Fabric Removal

Instructions for removing headrest fabric by pulling down and untucking bottom pocket.

Seat Back Fabric Removal

Guide for removing seat back fabric around the harness adjuster strap cover.

Re-attaching Softgoods

Head Rest Fabric Re-attachment

Steps to re-attach headrest fabric by sliding bottom edge into backplate pocket.

Seat Pad and Harness Re-attachment

Steps for placing seat pad and feeding harness straps through fabric.

Final Assembly and Cleaning

Carrier and Harness Re-assembly

Attaching harness straps to splitter plate and ensuring correct orientation.

Canopy and Handle Re-attachment

Re-attaching canopy bow to mounts and elastic straps below handle hub.

Cleaning Instructions

Guidance on spot-cleaning or machine washing fabrics, and drying instructions.