Graco PD246612A Car Seat User Manual
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1. 20 00 33 11 1 Using a Child Restraint WITH a Built in Harness 33 11 2 With a Vehicle Lap or Lap shoulder belt 33 34 11 3 With LATCH 35 36 12 0 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint 37 38 13 0 Harness Removal or Re attaching Harness 39 43 14 0 Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built in Harness 44 46 15 0 Securing Child amp Booster Seat in LO sin iicit sancti oa dwt 47 16 0 Adjusting Head Support 48 17 0 Removing or Re attaching Back Support 49 51 18 0 Securing Child in Vehicle Belt with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip 52 55 19 0 Using the Tether 19 1 Storing Lower Anchors and Tether 20 0 Airplane Use 21 0 AccessorieS 0000 cc 21 1 Body Support and Harness Covers 22 0 Recline Foot 23 0 Care and Maintenance 23 1 Buckle Cleaning Process 24 0 To Remove or Re attach Seat Cover 25 0 Owners Manual Storage 26 0 Replacement Parts and Warranty 57 A WARNING NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG If an air bag inflates it can hit the child and child restraint with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child Refer to your vehicle owner s manual for information about side air bags and child restraint installation Failure to properly use this child restra2. 2 Open harness clip 3 Unbuckle harness straps Tilt top of buckle toward infant restraint and press in at the top of the red button and pull tongues out of buckle 4 Check the crotch strap Choose the position that is closest to but not under your child To change crotch strap position push crotch belt up through the bottom of the child restraint and grab it from the top to pull out Reinsert crotch strap in the desired position Make sure crotch strap is not twisted when reinserting into slot Pull up on it to make sure it is secure 28 5 The harness straps must go into the slots even with or just above the shoulders If straps are in proper slots go to page 33 6 To adjust harness straps a Turn seat around so you will have access to the rear of the seat b From the rear of the seat remove straps from metal junction plate 29 7 Pull strap ends through slots at front of seat and reinsert them in the desired slots Check that the straps are not twisted MAKE SURE harness straps are inserted into the same slots on each side of the seat Remove body support when not using harness in the lowest slot position 30 8 Use plastic strap guides as a guide to feed the harness up over the red rollers Make sure to feed straps straps OVER red rollers and ee plastic strap guides go over Make sure that the tether strap red rollers do
3. built in harness When used an Bagster Without ihe 3 3 Second Hand Child Restraint harness this restraint is NOT i 3 i certified for use in aircraft Graco Children s Products Inc advises against loaning or passing along a child restraint 7 4 0 Features Harness slots Height adjust button Shoulder belt guide Body support Harness buckle Harness covers Harness clip Storage compartment 3 ja one on each side SA M o Recline SQ Cupholder adjuster Adjustment lever above strap Recline 8 handle The locking clip is stored on the back of the child restraint You will need to use it with certain types of vehicle seat belts Harness slots United States Federal behind straps Sta Motor Vehicle Safety Q ids Standards have defined a Tether tbehind straps system for installing child storage bar restraints in vehicles LATCH The system is called storage bars LATCH Lower on each side Anchorage and Tether for of seat Red Rollers CHildren LATCH may Release ONLY ee INPLACE Buttons of vehicle belt if vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points Please refer to vehicle owners manual for LATCH locations in vehicles behind straps LATCH adjuster bs LATCH LATCH hes straps 5 0 Assembling the Head Support Adult assembly required 1 Squeeze height adjust button and push head support into slots on the b
4. back Lap portion of lap shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips just touching thighs DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use a different child restraint system DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of the armrests O 45 Vehicle seat headrest should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat INCORRECT INCORRECT 46 15 0 Securing Child amp Booster Seat in Vehicle 1 Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat The vehicle seat must be equipped with a lap shoulder belt 2 Place child in car seat with child s back flat against back of car seat 3 Position lap shoulder belt through shoulder belt guide not underneath shoulder belt guide Belt should pass over vehicle belt guide Fasten buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten 4 If belt lies across child s neck head or face redirect belt over shoulder by adjusting the head support setting See page 48 Adjusting Head Support 2 5 Check that shoulder belt is properly positioned over shoulder and snug against child 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 positio
5. s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle s LATCH anchors 1 Unhook LATCH from storage bars on the sides of the seat For ease of installation extend LATCH to its maximum length 2 Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat 3 Hook LATCH Connectors to vehicle 0 lower anchors Pull firmly on Connectors to be sure they are attached Belt must lay flat and not be twisted 4 Tighten LATCH by pushing down hard on child restraint and pulling the adjustment belt 5 If you need to remove LATCH to readjust push button on LATCH buckle to loosen strap 6 NEVER put two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer 7 All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors Secure the top of the seat using the tether strap See Section 19 0 Using the Tether page 56 8 Safety Check for Secure Installation Perform this test every time you drive with your child Twist and pull child restraint forward and to both sides to make sure the LATCH belt does not lengthen or loosen and the child restraint does not easily move The child restraint should not move side to side or forward more than 1 inch 2 5 cm If child restraint is loose or not secure repeat procedure OR find another location for the child restraint see Section 8 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location p
6. NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CHILD RESTRAINT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES Pay careful attention to these systems some of the seat belts that are not safe to use look very much like seat belts that are safe to use If you are unsure consult your vehicle owner s manual or call Graco Children s Products Inc 1 800 345 4109 8 3 SAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT IF the seat location meets all other requirements of these instructions and those in your vehicle owner s manual LATCH can be used in place of the following vehicle belt systems if your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points Please refer to vehicle owners manual for LATCH locations 8 4 For Built in Harness Only e Lap Belts Manually Adjusted When buckled the belt is tightened manually by pulling on the excess belt Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor ALR The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to lengthen once it is buckled Tighten the belt by feeding the belt back into the retractor while pushing down hard on the child restraint 19 8 5 With OR Without Built in Harness e Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Once it is buckled this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen Belt is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion o
7. installation NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED e NEVER LEAVE A CHILD RESTRAINT UNSECURED IN YOUR VEHICLE An unsecured child restraint can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn sudden stop or crash Remove it or make sure that it is securely belted in the vehicle If not using LATCH and tether make sure LATCH and tether connectors are properly stored on back of seat e REPLACE THE CHILD RESTRAINT AFTER AN ACCIDENT OF ANY KIND An accident can cause damage to the child restraint that you cannot see e DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers NEVER USE CHILD RESTRAINT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS Do not use a cut frayed or damaged child restraint harness LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt e THE CHILD RESTRAINT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN Contact with these parts can burn your child s skin Always touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts before putting your child in the child restraint NEVER GIVE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT to someone else without also giving them this manual e NEVER USE A SECOND HAND CHILD RESTRAINT or a child restraint whose history you do not know DO NOT USE THIS child restraint without properly assembling it 13 7 0 Height and Weight Limitations FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Instructi
8. locations anchor identification and requirements for use with a child restraint Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points Q Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Typical seat in a passenger vehicle Other vehicle types may have different Vehicle LATCH locations Seat Crease 25 9 2 LATCH System LATCH consists of a permanently attached lower anchor belt and a top tether strap ONLY use LATCH in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer Vehicle Top Tether Vehicle Lower LATCH lower vehicle anchor points are defined as 11 inches from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of another LATCH anchor If allowed by your Vehicle Owners Manual the center seating position maybe used if the anchor spacing is 11 or greater Child Restraint Top Tether 26 10 0 Using Child Restraint WITH Built in Harness AW ARNIN G FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child 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 1 Loosen the harness straps by lifting the harness adjuster lever at front of seat near the adjustment strap and pulling the straps toward you
9. or Re attach Seat Cover Seat Cover clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If necessary cover may be removed for cleaning 1 Remove harness and crotch straps see Section 13 0 Harness Removal p 39 2 Remove elastic loops from seat as indicated in and Hook and loop attachment tape 3 Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH TO PUT THE SEAT COVER BACK ON REVERSE PRECEDING INSTRUCTIONS Hook and loop 63 attachment tape 25 0 Owners Manual Storage Your Owner s Manual can be stored on the bottom of the seat inside the slot in the footrest as shown 26 0 Replacement Parts and Warranty To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in the United States please contact us at the following www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 64
10. recall Send your name address and the restraint s model number and date of manufacture to Graco Children s Products Inc Attn Customer Service 3 Glenlake Parkway Ailanta GA 30328 or call 1 800 345 4109 or register online at http www gracobaby com carseatregistration 2 2 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 Awww NHTSA gov or contact Graco 1 800 345 4109 or www gracobaby com 6 2 3 If You Need Help Please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts use or maintenance When you contact us please have your product s model and date of manufacture ready so that we may help you efficiently These numbers can be found on a label on the child restraint USA 1 800 345 4109 or www gracobaby com www cpsc gov www NHTSA gov www seatcheck org 3 0 Useful Information 3 1 Certification 3 2 Child Restraint Useful Life THIS CHILD RESTRAINT STOP using this child restraint and throw it away 10 years after the CONFORMS to all applicable date of manufacture Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is certified for Look for this sticker on rear mopeL NAME N ee In motor vehicles of child restraint Date of Manufacture whe month day It is certified for use in Aircraft GRACO GHIDRENS PRODUCTO ING only when used with the ATLANTA GA 30328 1 800 345 4109 Made in China j N
11. to back If child restraint slides forward DO NOT use these seat belts 23 9 0 LATCH 9 1 What is LATCH United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a system for installing child restraints in vehicles The system is called LATCH LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren LATCH in the vehicle consists of a top tether anchor point and two lower anchor points Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the new child restraint anchor system This child restraint with LATCH can also be used in vehicle seating positions equipped with ISOFIX Newer vehicles have one or more seating positions with LATCH anchor points If vehicle is equipped with LATCH the vehicle lower anchor points may be visible at the vehicle seat crease If not visible they may be marked with this symbol CHECK vehicle owner s manual for vehicle top tether anchor locations They may be identified using one of the anchor symbols as shown ONLY use LATCH on a child restraint in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer NOTE Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LATCH anchors so you must consult your vehicle owner s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle s LATCH anchors Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds 21 7 kg See your vehicle owner s manual for exact
12. 17 36 12 0 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint AWARNING FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH In a crash the child restraint provides NO protection for your child unless the harness straps are properly secured Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child e ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGLY EVERY TIME you place your child in the child restraint e Avoid bulky clothing 1 Place child in child restraint with child s back flat against back of car seat 2 Place harness straps over child s shoulders and insert tongues into buckle until they click into place O CHECK that straps are not twisted CHECK that harness is securely latched by pulling up on straps DO NOT use child restraint if harness does not latch 37 3 Fasten harness clip Position harness clip at middle of child s chest level with armpits 4 Tighten the harness straps by pulling the adjustment strap on the front of the seat 5 Make sure straps are flat and snug against child s shoulders and thighs You should not be able to pinch the harness straps 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 38 13 0 Harness Removal or
13. NAUTILUS SAFETY SURFOQUND SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION 2013 Graco PD246612A 3 13 US Table of Contents 1 0 2 0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users 2 00 4 5 Registration Information 6 2 1 Register Your Child Restraint 6 2 2 For Recall Information 6 2 3 If You Need Help 7 Useful Information 7 3 1 Certification 7 3 2 Child Restraint Useful Life 7 3 3 Second Hand Child Restraint 7 Features 00 20 cece ee 8 9 Assembling the Head Support 10 11 WARNINGS 12 13 Height and Weight Limitations 14 7 1 WITH Built in Haress 14 7 2 WITHOUT Built in Harness 15 7 3 WITHOUT Back Support 16 8 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 17 8 1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements 17 8 2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 18 8 3 SAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems 2 18 8 4 For Built in Harness Only 19 8 5 WITH or WITHOUT Built in HaMeSS i sc ieee liegaan 20 8 6 To Install Locking Clip 21 8 7 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 22 23 90 LATCH senscdyt stents niatan bs 24 9 1 What is LATCH 24 9 2 LATCH System 26 10 0 Using Child Restraint WITH Built in Harness 005 27 32 Table of Contents cont 11 0 Securing the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle
14. Re attaching Harness Up 1 Remove harness straps Open chest clip and harness buckle 2 Face the rear of the seat and remove the belt straps from metal junction plate as shown 3 Remove crotch strap by pushing the strap retainer on bottom of seat up through slot 39 4 Grab the crotch strap buckle and pull it completely out 5 Pull on the adjustment strap on the front of the seat to lock the metal junction plate into place 6 Grab hold of the shoulder straps and pull them out of their respective slots on the seat pad Remove body support and crotch pad 40 7 On the rear of the seat detach 2 lower seat pad elastic straps from hooks as shown in 8 Also detach the elastic straps that are threaded through the vehicle belt guides on the sides of the seat as shown in Repeat on other side 9 Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal the red buttons as shown in the seating area Slide the buttons to release the back support from the base and lower it into a flat position Hold the back support to avoid it from falling back and hitting something 10 Remove harness straps from arms as shown in Store the body support harness covers crotch pad cover and harness straps in safe place for future use 11 Move seat pad fabric out of the way then raise seat back so that both arms LOCK into the gutters You should hear a CLICK when the arms lock into the gutte
15. ack support as shown Head support will click into the back support You may need to unfasten the hook and loop attachment tape on both sides at the top of the back support to allow for easier access to the slots Always use child restraint with head support installed and properly adjusted 2 The assembly is now complete 6 0 WARNINGS e NO CHILD RESTRAINT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY However proper use of this child restraint reduces the risk of serious injury or death to your child DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER S MANUAL DO NOT let others install or use the child restraint unless they understand how to use it FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Your child can be injured in a vehicle even if you are not in a crash Sudden braking and sharp turns can injure your child if the child restraint is not properly installed or if your child is not properly secured in the child restraint DO NOT use locking clip in booster mode e According to accident statistics CHILDREN ARE SAFER WHEN PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN REAR VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS RATHER THAN FRONT SEATING POSITIONS For a vehicle with a front passenger air bag refer to your vehicle owner s manual as well as these instructions for child restraint
16. e e the shoulder belt MUST lie across child s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positionned low on the child s hips When sitting on the booster seat your child s ears should be below the top of the vehicle seat cushion head rest Your Graco booster seat can be used with or without the back support as long as all requirements are met 16 8 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 8 1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements A WARNING IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe for this child restraint Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the child restraint If you are not sure where to place the child restraint in your vehicle consult your vehicle owner s manual or call Graco Children s Products Inc 1 800 345 4109 e Children are safer when properly e The vehicle seat must face forward restrained in rear vehicle seating positions Do not use child restraints on rear facing or Whenever possible secure the child restraint in side facing vehicle seats the center position of the seat directly behind the front seats However this position is sometimes equipped with a lap belt only and cannot be used when this child restraint is used without the built in harness 17 8 2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements AW ARNIN G MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE
17. e back support from seat Pull seat and back support apart 5 Once back support is separated store back support with all the harness straps head support body support and crotch pad cover in safe place 6 Reattach the elastic straps at the back of the seat and through the vehicle belt guide on the sides of seat as shown 7 Seat is ready to install TO REATTACH BACK SUPPORT IF NEEDED reverse steps from p 51 to p 49 51 18 0 Securing Child in Vehicle with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip The shoulder belt MUST lie across child s shoulders in red zone as shown If shoulder belt lies outside this zone the shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be used To attach clip to booster seat 1 Insert the loop end of strap through the slot on rear of seat exactly where shown There is a slot on each side of booster seat the shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be attached through the slot closest to where the vehicle shoulder belt lies across the child 52 2 Pass the clip and the strap through the loop end as shown and pull strap up 3 NOTE Free end of strap should face front of seat 53 4 Slide the vehicle shoulder belt onto the clip as shown and pull free end of strap down to tighten clip against the child s shoulder The lap portion MUST pass through the vehicle belt guide and be positionned low on the hips The belt MUST NOT be twisted Shoulder belt po
18. es not interfere when changing the harness strap height positions 9 If the straps are not fed OVER the red rollers the assembly is incorrect and MUST be corrected before using child restraint 10 Reassemble straps onto metal junction plate exactly as shown Check that straps are completely within the slots and that they are not twisted 31 11 Check that the straps are inserted at the same level Pull on harness to make sure it is secure REMEMBER to check the shoulder straps and crotch strap position as your child grows and move them to the next position when necessary The harness straps must go in the slots even with or just above the shoulders 32 11 0 Securing the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IN AWARNING THE VEHICLE INCREASES THE CHILD S RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Carefully follow these instructions and those in your vehicle owner s manual to be sure your child restraint is properly positioned and held tightly at all times 11 1 Using a Child Restraint WITH a Built in Harness 11 2 With a Vehicle Lap or Lap shoulder Belt Lower anchors must be stored when using vehicle belt See Section 19 1 Storing LATCH page 57 1 Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat 2 Thread the seat belt through the belt slot openings For Lap Shoulde
19. f the vehicle belt while pushing down hard on the child restraint Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch PlateThis belt has a latchplate that slides freely along the belt e This belt MUST be converted to prevent movement of the lap portion of the belt You must use the locking clip provided with the child restraint unless your vehicle s seat Locking clip belt can be converted in another way as described in your vehicle owner s manual When using booster seat WITHOUT the built in harness locking clip is NOT to be used 20 8 6 To Install Locking Clip 1 Tighten the buckled belt by pushing down hard on the child restraint and pulling hard on the shoulder belt 2 While pushing down on seat pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue Unbuckle the belt without allowing it to slip 3 Attach locking clip to lap and shoulder belts as shown 4 Rebuckle belt Check that lap belt does not move by pulling hard If belt loosens or lengthens repeat procedure Remove locking clip when not using child restraint Store under it s tab on the rear of seat Test installation to see if child restraint is secure If not secure additional belt tightening may be required e Unbuckle vehicle seat belt e Hold belts together and remove locking clip Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly by pulling belt through latch plate Re attach locking clip e Buckle vehicle seat belt Press child res
20. int increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sharp turn sudden stop or crash Your child s safety depends on you installing and using this child restraint correctly Even if using this child restraint seems easy to figure out on your own it is very important to READ THE OWNER S MANUAL and the vehicle owner s manual Your child s safety depends on 1 Choosing the correct mode of use for the child restraint depending on your child s size 2 Inserting the harness straps if needed in the proper slots for your child 3 Selecting a suitable location for the child restraint in your vehicle 4 Properly routing the vehicle seat belt or LATCH 5 Properly securing the child restraint in the vehicle using a seat belt designed to restrain both the child restraint and your child or by using LATCH Many seat belts are NOT safe to use with this child restraint even though they can easily be threaded through or around the child restraint 6 Properly securing your child in the child restraint 5 2 0 Registration Information Model Number Date of manufacture Purchase Date 2 1 Register Your Child Restraint Please fill in the above information The model number and date of manufacture can be found ona label on the child restraint Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it today Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a
21. n 47 16 0 Adjusting Head Support When using with or without the built in harness BEFORE adjusting the head support height have your child lean forward slightly Squeeze the red adjustment handle on top of seat and pull back support up until it snaps into one of the 5 height positions To lower squeeze red adjustment handle and push down CHECK to make sure it is securely snapped into one of the 5 height positions by pulling up on head support The shoulder belt guides must be even with or just above the shoulders as shown by dotted line varT A 48 17 0 Removing or Re attaching Back Support To use booster seat WITHOUT back support remove harness straps if attached see section 13 0 Harness Removal p 39 43 then continue with the following steps 1 Detach 2 lower elastic straps from rear of seat as shown 2 Detach elastic strap from the hooks on the seat pad as shown Repeat on other side 49 3 Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal red buttons as shown in Slide the buttons to release the back support from the base and f lower it into a flat position When removing back support you must support the back support when sliding the red buttons that disengage the back support from the base Make sure all hands fingers and other objects are not behind the back support when removing it 4 Move seat pad fabric out of the way and squeeze red buttons together to releas
22. ons for the use of this child restraint differ greatly depending on the size of your child Be sure you are using the child restraint in the correct mode and with the correct features for your child 7 1 WITH Built In Harness Your child must meet all requirements e Weight 20 to 65 Ibs mass between 9 and 29 5 kg Height 27 to 52 inches 69 and 132 cm in height At least one year old and can sit upright unassisted e Shoulders are BELOW top harness slots If shoulders are above top harness slots child is too large for built in harness 14 7 2 WITHOUT Built in Harness Your child must meet all requirements e Weight 30 to 100 Ibs mass between 13 6 and 45 kg e Height 38 to 57 inches 96 and 145 cm in height approximately 3 10 years of age e the shoulder belt MUST lie across child s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positioned low on the child s hips e Child s ears are BELOW top of booster seat If tops of ears are above top of seat child is too large for booster seat If child is between 30 and 65 Ibs and shoulders are below the upper harness slots we highly recommend use of the built in harness for as long as possible up to 65 Ibs 15 7 3 WITHOUT Back Support Your child must meet all requirements e weigh between 40 and 100 Ibs mass between 18 and 45 kg and are between 40 and 57 inches 101 and 145 cm in height approximately 4 10 years of ag
23. ooster WITHOUT the harness this restraint is NOT CERTIFIED for aircraft use because aircraft seats do not have a shoulder belt Important points to remember 1 Airlines have some restrictions about the use of child restraints 2 Install your car seat on an airplane in the same way it is installed in an automobile with a lap belt see Section 11 1 Using Child Restraint WITH Built in harness pp 33 34 3 Check that the airplane seat belt holds the child restraint securely in place at all times 58 21 0 Accessories on certain models ONLY 21 1 Body Support amp Harness Covers AWARNING To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash Always make sure shoulder straps are threaded through slots and properly positioned on shoulders e Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child e Use body support with bottom harness slots only e Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level 59 22 0 Recline Foot Your child restraint has 3 recline positions adjust recline foot before installing child restraint 1 To recline seat pull recline handle out and tilt seat back to extend foot as shown 2 To set seat to upright position pull recline handle out and tilt seat foward to retract foot O 60 23 0 Care and Maintenance Continuous use of child restraint may cause damage to vehicle seat Use a child restraint mat towel or thin blanket to
24. protect upholstery e Metal and plastic parts clean with mild soap and cool water No bleach or detergents e Harness straps and LATCH straps spot clean or replace Do not immerse the straps in water Doing so may weaken the straps If buckle or harness adjuster sticks or will not remain tight check for foreign objects such as food dirt etc Remove objects with tweezers and or clean with a cotton swab If you cannot get the harness to remain tight with the buckle securely locked do not use this child restraint Call Graco at 1 800 345 4109 to purchase a replacement harness or buckle 61 23 1 Buckle Cleaning Process Buckle must be properly latched e Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching Prevent serious injury or death b me ri we S k gt al 1 Turn restraint over push retainer through crotch strap slot 2 To clean buckle place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle press the red button several times while in the water DO NOT SUBMERGE THE HARNESS WEBBING DO NOT USE SOAPS or LUBRICANTS DO NOT use household detergents Never lubricate buckle 3 Shake out excess water and allow to air dry harness webbing should be dry before use 4 Repeat Step 2 and 3 as needed Buckle should fasten with a click 5 Re attach buckle into the same slot from Step 1 Re check harness for correct installation before use 62 24 0 To Remove
25. r belt For Lap only belt 3 Buckle the vehicle belt The vehicle belt should not be N twisted 33 4 Tighten vehicle seat belt Push down hard with your knee or free hand in the middle of the child restraint O Then pull and tighten the vehicle belt For more information on how to tighten the belt for your seat belt system see Section 8 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location p 17 or your vehicle owner s manual 5 If a vehicle top tether anchor is available secure the tether to hold seat in place See Section 19 0 Using the Tether page 56 When not using the tether hook it on the tether storage bar on the rear of the seat see page 57 6 Safety Check for Secure Installation Perform this test every time you drive with your child Twist and pull child restraint forward and to both sides to make sure the vehicle belt does not lengthen or loosen and the child restraint does not easily move The child restraint should not move side to side or forward more than 1 inch 2 5 cm If child restraint is loose or not secure repeat procedure OR find another location for the child restraint see Section 8 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location p 17 34 Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds 21 7 kg NOTE Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LATCH anchors so you must consult your vehicle owner
26. rs MAKE sure to keep the gutters clear of any obstructions KEEP GUTTERS CLEAR 42 12 Tuck seat pad in between the gap of the back support and seat area of the booster seat to allow 2 elastic straps to show at the rear of the seat 13 Attach 2 seat pad elastic straps onto the hooks on the rear of the child restraint as shown in 14 Pull elastic strap on the seat pad through the vehicle belt guide on side of seat and attach to hook as shown Repeat on other side REVERSE INSTRUCTIONS TO REINSTALL HARNESS See Section 10 0 page 27 32 for the correct path for the harness 43 14 0 Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built in Harness AWARNING FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH In a crash the child restraint provides NO protection for your child unless the vehicle lap shoulder belt is properly secured Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child WARNING Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat LATCH will not secure your child in the booster seat O Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child and MUST not be twisted NEVER use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child INCORRECT 44 DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm DO NOT place shoulder belt behind child s
27. sitioning clip Shoulder belt REAR VIEW OF CHILD SITTING IN SEAT 54 5 Lap portion of lap shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips just touching thighs DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat CORRECT 19 0 Using the Tether All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors Always use tether if a vehicle tether anchor is available check your vehicle owner s manual for the tether anchor location s If your vehicle is not equipped with a tether anchor it may be possible to install one Contact your vehicle dealership for the proper anchor location and installation 1 Check that tether is securely attached to child restraint 2 Fasten tether clip to anchor point O 3 Tighten the tether strap securely 4 To loosen push button while pulling on the belt as shown 56 19 1 Storing Lower Anchors and Tether LATCH 1 For ease of storing extend LATCH to its maximum length Storage bars located on each side at the back of the seat 2 Locate the storage bars on back of child restraint O 3 Fasten ends of tether and lower anchors onto their respective storage bars as shown Tether 2 Lower 4 Tether and lower anchors storage should anchors look like this when complete i Lower 57 20 0 Airplane Use This restraint is certified for use in Motor Vehicles It is certified for use in Aircraft ONLY when used with the built in harness When used as a b
28. traint further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt Test installation to see if child restraint is secure If not secure repeat above steps until secure 1 O 4 2 1 25 cm 8 7 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF the following unsafe belt systems if your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points Please refer to the vehicle owners manual for LATCH locations NEVER USE unsafe belt systems Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor ELR This lap belt stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Retractor Each strap has a retractor at one end and is attached to the latch plate at the other end Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door 22 e Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way or that move along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold child restraint Check vehicle owner s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements e If approved for use with child restraint install child restraint and check for secure installation by pulling child restraint front
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