Ease of installation is always a must-have for me when selecting a car seat! I like a seamless design that ensures I can quickly and independently secure the seat, without feeling like I’m wrestling to get a tight fit. The Chicco KeyFit 35 is not only easy to install, but is designed to be installed in 3 different ways, ensuring you can get the perfect install no matter what car you have!
Check out our video for a demo on each of these methods, then check out our step by step guide below!
Installation Guide:
With Seat Belt and Base
- Place the base on the seat of the car.
- Adjust the recline foot adjuster by pressing the button in the center of the base.
- Check the bubble level indicator on the side of the base to make sure it is level.
- Thread the seat belt through the pathway on the base.
- Push down on the base and pull up on the shoulder belt to remove slack.
- Slide the belt into the belt lock off. (This is found on the opposite side as the buckle).
- Check the base for stability. It should not move more than an inch.
With the Latch System and Base
- Follow steps 1-3 above.
- Pull the latch release lever and loosen latch straps to the full length.
- Attach the latches to the anchor system in the vehicle.
- Push base down while pulling up on the latch strap found in the middle of the base.
- Roll strap and tuck it away in the storage slot.
- Check for stability, making sure that the seat does not move more than an inch.
With the Seat Belt and Car Seat
- Place the car seat on the vehicle seat.
- Make sure the level line on the side of the car seat is level with the ground.
- Thread the seat belt through the seat belt guide on each side of the car seat and buckle into place.
- Pull the shoulder strap up and around the back of the seat and thread it through the European belt path.
- Push down on the seat, and remove slack from the lap belt.
- Pull the shoulder belt out to engage the locking mechanism on the seatbelt.
For additional car seat safety info, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats
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