Graco 7938 Stroller User Manual
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1. harness you must use a vehicle seat with a lap shoulder belt e Lap shoulder combination belt with a locking latchplate E Once it is buckled this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen This vehicle belt does not require a locking clip E e Lap shoulder combination belt with a latch plate that can slide freely along the belt E This type of belt MUST be converted to prevent movement of the lap portion of the belt You must use the locking clip provided with Locking clip the car seat see To install the locking clip on page 29 unless your vehicle s seat belt can be converted in another way that is described in your vehicle owner s manual Failure to use the locking clip or convert the seat belt in another way will allow the car seat to move out of position See your vehicle owner s manual or contact your vehicle manufacturer for more information O 5 3 Positioning and Securing the Car Seat in Your Vehicle Installation of your car seat varies depending on the type of seat belt system you have in your vehicle Carefully review the following pages to determine the proper installation requirements There are many kinds of vehicles seat belts and occupant protection systems As a result it is not possible for this manual to tell you everything you need to know about putting this car seat in your vehicle You must carefully follow the instructions2. GRACO Car Seal Booster OWNER S MANUAL 4 Model 8480 Even if using this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own it is very important to read this manual Your child s safety depends on you installing and using this car seat correctly READ THIS MANUAL After following these instructions return this manual to the storage pocket on the back of the car seat for quick reference 2001 Graco 409 5 01 Table of C ontents 1 Warnings to Parents and Other Users 4 2 Important Safety Information we 5 10 2 1 About Your Emiliana ac ne 5 2 2 About Using this Car Seat in Your Vehicle we eeeseeseecsessstesssssesesessseseeees 8 2 3 When the Car Seat is Not Occupied 2 4 Life and Condition of the Car Seat A 3 Features and Components ssec 11 12 4 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Care ba 13 14 5 Use of the Car Seat with the Built in Harness cscs 15 32 5 1 Positioning the Harness Straps 15 5 2 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat neeseeeenesnenennneenneennnenennnnnn 19 A Vehicle Belt Systems that are NOT Safe for Use with the Car Seat 20 B Vehicle Belt Systems that ARE Suitable for Use with the Car Seat 23 5 3 Positioning and Securing the Car Seat in your Vehicle cnc 25 5 4 Securing your Child in the Car Seat 33 5 5 Using the Car Seat in an Airplane 35 6 Use of the C
3. This unit must be installed and adjusted only by an adult Your child should use the built in harness if e child weighs from 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg and is between 27 and 40 inches 69 and 102 cm in height and e child is at least one year old and can sit upright unassisted and e child s shoulders are below top harness slots If shoulders are above top harness slots child is too large for built in harness You must remove the harness and use the booster seat with your vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system If your child is between 30 and 40 Ibs he should continue to use the harness if his shoulders are below the upper harness slots We highly recommend use of the built in harness for as long as itis suitable and comfortable for your child BS With harness ee ME 20 Ibs 30 Ibs 40 Ibs 9 kg 14 kg 18 kg Your child should use the VEHICLE shoulder and lap belts BUT NOT the built in harness if e child weighs from 30 to 80 Ibs 14 to 36 kg and is between 35 and 54 inches 89 and 138 cm in height and 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 Without built in harness 80 Ibs 36 kg 2 2 About Using this Car Seat in Your Vehicle e YOUR CHILD CAN BE INJURED ina vehicle even if you are not in a crash Common events such as sudden braking and sharp turns can injure your
4. To secure the tether a Make sure tether s securely attached to the car seat b Fasten the NE N tether clip to the anchor point E Styles and N locations of the anchor points vary Consult your z vehicle owner s manual about how to use an anchor point in your vehicle c Tighten the tether strap E securely To tighten pull N on free end of strap You may need to retighten the vehicle belts after tether installation d To loosen lift up on the metal tongue of the buckle x When not using tether place tether behind car seat or tuck between vehicle seat back and bottom e Safety Check 12 M ake sure that the car seat is properly secured by the vehicle seat belt system by performing the following test EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE WITH YOUR CHILD Holding the car seat near the vehicle belt path Twist and pull the car seat firmly forward and to both sides to make sure the vehicle seat belt does not lengthen or loosen and the car seat does not easily move E If you find that your car seat shifts or your vehicle seat belt slips or becomes loose check that you have followed steps 1 11 correctly or see sections 4 and 5 2 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat pages 13 amp 19 DO NOT USE ANY SEATING LOCATION WHERE THE VEHICLE BELT DOES NOT HOLD THE CAR SEAT TIGHTLY e 5 4 Securing Your Child in the Car Seat with the Built in Harness Failure to properly secure you
5. refer to your vehicle owner s manual as well as these instructions for car seat installation z We recommend that y E whenever possible you A II secure the car seat in the ALA center position of the seat directly behind the front seats E However this position is often only equipped with a lap belt and cannot be used when this car seat is used without the built in harness If you want to use the tether locate a seating position equipped with tether anchors If your vehicle does not have a tether anchor it may be possible to install one Contact your vehicle dealership for the proper anchor location and installation A tether anchor parts kit may be purchased by calling Graco Customer Service at 1 888 224 6549 O Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat M eets T hese R equirements e THE VEHICLE SEAT MUST FACE FORWARD DO NOT place car seat in a rear facing vehicle seat E or a side facing vehicle seat E TT e DO NOT use this car seat in any vehicle seat in which the front of the car seat hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat E E 5 Use of the Car Seat with the Built in Harness Use of this car seat with the built in harness is meant for a child e who weighs from 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg and is between 27 and 40 inches 69 and 102 cm in height and e who is at least one year old and can sit upright unassisted and e whose shoulders are below top harness slots If shoulders are above top harness slots child is
6. vehicle seat belt e NEVER GIVE THIS CAR SEAT TO SOMEONE ELSE without also giving them this manual e NEVER USE A SECOND HAND CAR SEAT or a car seat whose history you do not know O 3 Features and Components era Harness slots positioners f Harness clip N Harness straps Harness buckle Crotch strap Harness adjustment Harness utton adjustment strap Locking clip storages Junction plate storage N Owner s manual storage compartment Expiration date Metal junction ion Tether clip plate The locking clip is stored on the back of the car seat Y ou will need to use it with certain types of vehicle seat belts Some vehicles are now or can be equipped with tether anchor points behind some vehicle seats A tether anchors the top of the car seat to the body of the vehicle When used properly with the vehicle seat belt a tether helps reduce injury in a sharp turn sudden stop or crash 4 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat Following are some basic recommendations for both use modes of the car seat See section 5 Use of the Car Seat with the Built in Harness page 15 for more information about a safe location for the car seat in that mode 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
7. child if the car seat is not properly installed or if your child is not properly secured in the car seat e THERE ARE MANY KINDS OF VEHICLES seat belt systems and occupant protection systems As a result itis not possible for this manual to tell you everything you need to know about putting this car seat in your vehicle Y ou must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle manufacturer in addition to the information in this manual e SOME VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE ANY safe location for this car seat and many vehicles have seat belt systems that must not be used with the car seat because those systems will not safely hold the car seat or your child in place Refer to sections 4 and 5 2 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat pages 13 amp 19 and to your vehicle owner s manual for information e THIS CHILD RESTRAINT conforms to all applicable Federal M otor Vehicle Safety Standards e THIS RESTRAINT s certified for use in M otor Vehicles It is certified for use in Aircraft only when used with the built in harness W hen used as a booster without the harness this restraint is not certified for use in aircraft For aircraft use see section 5 5 Using the Car Seatin an Airplane on page 35 e CONTINUOUS USE OF A CAR SEAT may cause damage to a vehicle seat To protect vehicle upholstery use a car seat mat towel or thin blanket under the seat 2 3 When the Car Seat is Not Occupied e NEVE
8. too large for built in harness You must remove the harness and use the booster seat with your vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system 5 1 Positioning the H arness Straps 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 The harness straps must be properly adjusted to fit your child according to the following instructions Note that there are three posi tions for the shoulder harness straps The harness straps must go into the slots that are even with or just above your child s shoulders O To properly adjust the harness to your child 1 Loosen the harness straps by fully pushing in the red adjustment button on the front of the seat and pulling the straps out at the shoulders as shown E 2 Unthread one strap from the harness clip E 3 Push the red release button on the buckle of the crotch strap E Unbuckle both harness straps M ove the straps apart to make room for your child 4 Place your child in the seat with his bottom flat against the seat back 5 Determine which pair of harness slots is even with or just above your child s shoulders O 6 To adjust the position of the harness straps remove your child from the car seat in order to make the adjustment Look behind the car seat to locate the ends of the straps as they loop around the metal junction plate Remove th
9. vehicle owner s manual and any labels on your vehicle s seat belt You may need to have a special seat belt installed by your vehicle dealer before using the car seat A Vehicle Belt Systems that are NOT Safe for Use with the Car Seat DO NOT use the following types of vehicle belt systems with your car seat They will not hold the car seat securely in place The metal locking clip provided with this product will NOT make any of these vehicle belts safe O e DO NOT use a lap belt that stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop E This belt has an Emergency Locking Retractor E L R It is often seen in combination with a motorized shoulder belt Since these lap belts will loosen if pulled on slowly the car seat may shift to an unsafe position This vehicle belt will NOT safely restrain the car seat However you may be able to convert your E L R belt to one that is safe to use See your vehicle owner s manual for more information or contact your vehicle manufacturer e DO NOT use a lap shoulder combination belt where each strap has a retractor at one end and is attached to the latchplate at the other end of the belt E This vehicle belt will NOT safely restrain the car seat O e DO NOT use vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way E or that move along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed E These vehicle belts will NOT safely restrain the ca
10. your order Parts L ist Price Locking clip wees 5 00 Harness with buckles and harness clip avia 15 00 Seat COV OF indistinta iodo 35 00 Crotch strap with buckle and metal retainer 7 00 Tether strap creces 10 00 Prices subject to change without notice IF YOU NEED HELP If you have any questions or need any parts not listed please call toll free 1 888 224 6549 or visit our Internet website www gracobaby com Return the form at right with payment to GRACO CHILDREN S PRODUCTS INC CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P O BOX 100 MAIN STREET ELVERSON PA 19520 O A E we el M odel No Serial No Both numbers required O Locking clip Subtotal O Harness with buckles Shipping and harness clip amp handling __ 5 00 O Seat cover ur O Crotch strap w buckle Sales tax O Tether strap Total 15 00 outside the continental U S CA 6 IL 6 25 IN 5 NY 8 25 OH 5 75 PA 6 SC 5 O Check or money order enclosed payable to Graco Children s Products Inc Charge to credit card OVisa OMasterCard DlDiscover Account Expiration date Signature SHIP TO Name Address City State Zip Telephone LE ee ee ea SS eS a M a MM K eep this manual in the storage compartment on the back of the car seat GRACO Graco Children s Products Inc Elverson PA 19520 1 888 224 6549
11. 888 224 6549 to purchase a replacement harness e TO REMOVE THE SEAT COVER FOR CLEANING 1 Remove the ends of the two shoulder straps from the metal junction plate behind the seat 2 From the front of the seat pull the strap ends through the slots E Do not remove the buckles and harness clip from the straps 3 Remove elastic loops from around two pegs on the bottom and two pegs on the top of car seat 4 Remove elastic binding from bottom sides and top of seat as shown E 5 Under the front of the seat push in the tab to remove the adjustment button plate E 6 Turn adjustment plate sideways and work it through the hole in the seat cover It will bea tight fit so be careful not to tear the seat cover 7 Lift cover off seat pushing harness straps crotch strap and hardware through slots in cover DO NOT USE car seat without the seat cover 8 Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH 9 To put the seat cover back on reverse the preceding instructions Push the adjustment plate and strap through the hole in the seat cover Be careful not to tear the seat cover 10 Insert the two fingers of the adjustment plate into the back of the hole in the seat Push the fabric up so that the tab under the adjustment plate is under the cloth E Snap the adjustment plate back on the seat E Make sure that the adjustment plate is attached secure
12. R LEAVE A CAR SEAT UNSECURED IN YOUR VEHICLE When you are not using the car seat either remove it or make sure that it is securely belted in the vehicle An unsecured car seat can be thrown around and may injure occupants in the event of a sharp turn sudden stop or crash e PARTS OF THE CAR SEAT CAN BECOME VERY HOT if the seat is left in the sun Contact with these parts can burn your child s skin Cover the car seat with a blanket if it will be exposed to the sun and always touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts before putting your child in the car seat e WHEN NOT USING THE CAR SEAT for long periods store it in a plastic bag in a cool dark dry place O e DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECTS ON CAR SEAT while in storage Heavy objects may deform car seat over a period of time 2 4 Life and Condition of the Car Seat eREPLACE THE CAR SEAT AFTER AN ACCIDENT of any kind An accident can cause damage to the car seat that you cannot see e EVEN IF THE CAR SEAT IS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT stop using it and throw it away after the date molded into the back of the car seat Example Do not use this child restraint after December 2006 e DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CAR SEAT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers Only make adjustments to the car seat as recommended in these instructions e NEVER USE THE CAR SEAT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS Do not use a cut frayed or damaged car seat harness or
13. ar Seat without the Built in Harness nennen 36 43 6 1 Removing the Built in Harness 38 6 2 Securing your Child and the Booster Seat with the Vehicle Lap Shoulder Belt 40 6 3 Using the Booster Seat in an Airplane 43 7 Cleaning and Maintenance 43 46 8 Registering Your Car Seat wo 47 9 Replacement Parts 48 Our goal isto make every product the best it can be We are also committed to supporting our products after purchase If you would like to speak to Graco about your product please call our Customer Service Department at 1 888 224 6549 or visit our Internet website at www gracobaby com Our knowledgeable staff is ready to answer any questions you may have concerning parts use or maintenance When you call please have the model and serial numbers ready so your call may be processed quickly and efficiently These numbers can be found on a sticker on the underside of your car seat Keep this manual in the storage compartment on the back of the car seat O 1 Warnings to Parents and Other Users DO NOT install or use this car seat 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 car seat unless they understand how to use it Failure to properly use this car seat increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sharp turn sudden stop or crash Y our child s safety depends on you i
14. e belt M ake sure the buckle tongue goes into the correct buckle and not the adjacent one E The vehicle belt should not be twisted or turned 7 Now the vehicle seat belt must be tightened Push down hard with 7 your knee or free hand in the middle of the car seat Then pull and tighten the vehicle belt e If you have a lap only N belt go to step 8 e f you have a lap shoulder combination belt go to step 9 8 Tightening a lap only belt e An automatically adjusted lap belt is tightened by feeding the vehicle belt back into its retractor while pushing down hard on the car seat M ake sure that vehicle belt is locked in place and very tight e A manually adjusted lap belt E is tightened by pulling on the excess belt while pushing down hard on the car seat However you may have trouble tightening the belt because of the upright angle at which you must pull You may have to unbuckle the vehicle belt estimate a belt length that will make the vehicle belt very tight then buckle it again 9 Tightening a lap shoulder combination belt e A lap shoulder combination belt with a locking latchplate E is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down hard on the car seat However you may have trouble tightening the belt because of the upright angle at which you must pull You may have to unbuckle the vehicle belt estimate a belt length that will make the ve
15. e ends of the two shoulder straps from the junction plate 7 From the front of the car seat pull the strap ends through the slots and reinsert them through the ss appropriate slots as deter ay mined in step 5 above 8 Behind the car seat reassemble the straps onto the metal junction plate Check that straps are completely within the slots as shown 9 Inspect the harness straps from the front and back of the car seat to be sure the straps are inserted at the same level and that they are not twisted Twisted belts can create slack in the harness straps and reduce the protection provided by the car seat 10 Pull on the harness straps from the front of the car seat to be sure the straps are secure 11 Check the crotch strap There are two possible positions for it Choose the position that is closest to but not under your child If you need to move the strap reach under the seat and push the metal retainer up through the slot sideways E Push it back down through the appropriate slot making sure the red button faces out and tug on it to be sure that it is properly secured The components of your harness are now properly positioned for your child Y ou will fine tune the fit each time you place your child in the car seat by using the adjustment strap Remember to check the shoulder and crotch straps as your child grows and move them to the next position when necessary 5 2 Selectin
16. g a Suitable L ocation for the Car Seat Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe locations for this car seat when used with the built in harness In fact some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the car seat Improper placement of the car seat increases the risk of serious injury or death Follow the instructions in this section and in your vehicle owner s manual to select a location for the car seat If you are not sure where to place the car seat in your vehicle contact your vehicle manufacturer or Graco Children s Products Inc 1 888 224 6549 Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat Belt M eets These R equirements The vehicle seat belt must be designed to hold the car seat tightly at ALL times There are a variety of seat belt systems that are NOT safe for use with the car seat because they will not hold the car seat tightly at all times We will first describe the seat belts that are NOT safe for use and then we will describe those that ARE safe for use 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 contact the vehicle manufacturer or call Graco at 1 888 224 6549 Many seat belt systems are NOT safe to use with the car seat even though they can easily be threaded through the car seat Carefully read this section for information on seat belt systems and refer to your
17. hicle belt very tight then buckle it again e A lap shoulder combination belt with a latchplate that can slide freely along the belt E requires the locking clip unless your vehicle s seat belt can be converted in another way that is described in your vehicle owner s manual See your vehicle owner s manual to find out if your vehicle belt can be converted to prevent movement of the lap portion of the belt Otherwise the locking clip MUST be used 10 To install the locking clip a Tighten the buckled vehicle belt by pushing down hard on the car seat and pulling hard on the shoulder belt b While continuing to push down on the car seat let go of the shoulder strap and pinch the two straps together just behind the buckle tongue c While still pinching the straps together unbuckle the vehicle belt Do not allow the straps to slip d Connect the lap belt to the shoulder belt by placing the locking clip on the belts about inch from the buckle tongue as shown x e Re buckle the belt and pull hard on the lap belt to be sure it does not move f Repeat this procedure if the lap belt is loose or lengthens when pulled Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belt when not being used with a car seat The belt will not properly restrain an adult or child and serious injury could occur Store locking clip under its tab on the back of the car seat Do not use locking clip as a vehicle belt shortener 11
18. ly to the seat and that the strap moves freely when the button is pushed Thread the harness straps through the appropriate holes in the seat cover See the illustration at right and section 5 1 Positioning the Harness Straps page 15 to properly secure the harness straps back on the seat E 11 Secure the seat cover to the seat by wrappin the elas tic binding around two pegs on the bot tom and and two pegs on the top of car seat 8 Registering Your Car Seat M odel No Serial No Purchase Date Dear Customer Please fill in the above information The model and serial numbers can be found on a label underneath your car seat Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the seat cover and mail it today Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and model serial numbers to Graco Children s Products Inc P O Box 100 Elverson PA 19520 9974 or call 1 888 224 6549 For recall information call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area 9 Replacement Parts Instructions for ordering car seat parts Complete the form that follows Y our car seat model and serial numbers M UST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts Y our model number can be found on a sticker on the underside of your car seat Payment must accompany
19. m the dashboard 3 Be sure that the vehicle seat back is locked in position O 4 5 If vehicle belt lays across Have your child sit in the seat so that the child s bottom rests against the back of the car seat Place vehicle lap belt across child s thighs and through the cutouts in the sides of the booster seat Place shoulder belt in front of the child Fasten the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten E M ake sure buckle tongue goes into the correct buckle and not the adjacent one E Seat belt should not be AL twisted or turned child s neck head or face redirect belt by using the shoulder belt positioner Thread vehicle shoulder belt through positioner exactly as shown Choose the position that 4 directs belt across the child s chest NEVER place high end of shoulder belt under child s arm Use of any shoulder belt in this manner can cause serious injuries or death in the event of a sharp turn sudden stop or crash O 2 7 Adjust positioner as high as possible without shoulder belt touching child s neck To adjust unhook bottom of positioner slide up or down to desired height and thread bottom hook into closest loop below E 8 Check to be sure shoulder belt is properly positioned over shoulder and snug against child E Final Safety Checks 9 Make sure that e the booster seat and your child are secured with both a la
20. nstalling and using this car seat correctly Y our child s safety depends on 1 Choosing the correct use mode of the car seat 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 car seat in your vehicle 4 Properly routing the vehicle seat belt 5 Properly securing the car seat in the vehicle using a seat belt designed to restrain the car seat and your child M any seat belts are NOT safe to use with this car seat even though they can easily be threaded through or around the car seat 6 Properly securing your child in the car seat O 2 Important Safety Information No car seat can guarantee protection from injury However proper use of this car seat reduces the risk of serious injury or death to your child 2 1 About Your C hild Instructions for the use of this car seat and your vehicle s seat belt differ greatly depending on the size of your child Be sure you are using the car seat in the correct mode and with the correct features for your child Failure to use the car seat in a manner that is appropriate for your child s size may increase the risk of serious injury or death When you switch from one mode of use to another be sure to review the sections of this manual that apply to that mode e NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED e NEVER ALLOW THE CHILD TO BUCKLE HIMSELF into the car seat at any time
21. or death may result in the event of a sharp turn sudden stop or crash Vehicle belts MUST lay flat D against child and MUST NOT be twisted DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm Af 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 This could position vehicle lap belt across child s abdomen and vehicle shoulder belt over neck or face If child will not keep vehicle restraint properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use a different child restraint system 6 1 Removing the Built in H arness The harness of your car seat must be removed when your child s shoulders are above the upper harness slots or when your child weighs more than 40 Ibs 18 kg When removing the harness be especially careful to keep all the parts on the belts By keeping these very important parts together they can be reinstalled on the seat for use with another child Carefully follow the instructions below e 1 Behind the seat remove the ends of the two shoulder straps from the metal junction plate see figure 4 page 17 2 In front of the seat pull the strap ends through the slots Do not remove the buckles or harness clip from the straps 3 Underneath the seat pull the straps down through the holes in the cover and the seat guiding the buckles and harness clip as needed E 4 To remove the crotch strap
22. p and shoulder belt not a lap belt only and e vehicle lap beltis NOT TWISTED and runs across child s thighs and through cutouts on sides of booster seat and e vehicle shoulder belt runs across child s chest and belt positioner if needed puts the belt in the proper position not across the face or neck 6 3 Using the Booster Seat in an Airplane e This Restraint is not certified for Aircraft use Aircraft seat lt we gt restraints are not equipped S with shoulder straps so it would be impossible to properly secure a larger child in the booster seat on an airplane 7 Cleaning and M aintenance e BLOT THE SEAT COVER with adamp sponge using a mild soap solution and cool water If necessary the cover may be removed and machine washed e CAR SEAT METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS may be cleaned by wiping with a mild soap and water solution DO NOT USE BLEACH Use of bleach may weaken plastic parts e HARNESS STRAPS may be spot cleaned or replaced DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS IN WATER Doing so may weaken the harness straps e BUCKLE may be cleaned with a damp cloth e NEVER LUBRICATE THE BUCKLE If the harness buckle or harness adjuster sticks check for dropped food or sticky drinks that may have been spilled dirt etc Remove foreign objects with tweezers and or clean with cotton swab If you cannot get the harness to remain tight with the buckle securely locked do not use this car seat Call Graco at 1
23. provided by your vehicle manufacturer in addition to the information in this manual Before proceeding be sure you have read and understood the section on safe and unsafe vehicle belt systems Failure to properly secure the car seat in 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 car seat is properly located positioned and held tightly at all times 1 M ake sure you have selected a suitable location for the car seat as explained in sections 4 and 5 2 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat pages 13 amp 19 O 2 If a front passenger seat is used slide the vehicle seat rearward as far as possible from the dashboard If a rear seat is used make sure the seat in front of itis moved forward enough and is upright enough to allow room for the car seat 3 Be sure that the vehicle seat back is locked in position 4 Place the car seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat If you are using the tether lay it over the back of the vehicle seat so it won t get hidden behind the back of the car seat 5 Thread the seat belt Follow diagram if you are using a lap shoulder belt Follow diagram Lil E if you are Yi using a lap only El belt N E QA B l 6 Buckle the vehicl
24. r child in the car seat increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a sharp turn sudden stop or crash In a crash the car seat provides NO protection for your child unless the harness straps are properly secured Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child Adjust the harness system snugly every time you place your child in the car seat Be aware that something as simple as changing a jacket may require a change in the length of the harness By pulling the adjustment strap the whole system tightens and fits to your child s size To secure your child follow these steps 1 Make sure that the harness and crotch straps are properly positioned for your child according to section 5 1 Positioning the Harness Straps page 15 2 Avoid bulky clothing Make sure that your child is dressed in clothing which a Allows the harness straps to securely latch into the crotch buckle between your child s legs b K eeps the straps on your child s shoulders e 3 Place your child in the car seat so that the child s bottom rests against the back of the car seat 4 Pull the harness straps around your child push the red adjustment button and pull on the shoulder straps to lengthen them if needed and snap each buckle tongue into the buckle of the crotch strap E Make sure that you hear a click and check that the harness is securely latched by pulling the straps away from
25. r seat e DO NOT use a vehicle belt that is anchored forward of the seat crease E This vehicle belt will NOT safely restrain the car seat If you have one of the above vehicle belt systems DO NOT use it to secure the car seat Look for a vehicle seat location that has a suitable seat belt see the next section or contact your vehicle manufacturer about installing a seat belt system that can be used to secure the car seat B Vehicle Belt Systems that are Suitable for Use with the Car Seat The following vehicle belt systems can be used with your car seat IF the seat location meets all other requirements of these instructions AND THOSE IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER S MANUAL 7 e Lap belt that is manually adjusted and stays tight This type of vehicle belt is tightened by pulling on the excess belt once it is buckled This type of vehicle belt is most often found in the rear center seating position A lap belt can only be used in combination with the built in harness of the car seat To use the car seat without the built in harness you must use a vehicle seat with a lap shoulder belt e Lap belt that cannot lengthen once it is buckled This belt has an automatic locking retractor A L R that does not allow the vehicle belt to lengthen without unbuckling the belt and starting over A lap belt can only be used in combination with the built in harness of the car seat To use the car seat without the built in
26. reach under the seat and push the metal retainer up through the slot sideways Buckle the crotch strap to the harness strap for safekeeping 5 The metal junction plate and adjustment strap are not removable Push in the red adjustment button in front of the seat and pull the strap to the rear of the seat so it won t be in the way when not in use E 6 Snap the junction plate onto the storage tabs provided for it see the molded outline of the O A Push in the red button B Pull the strap out the back plate on the rear of the seat E 7 Store the harness in a cool dry place until it is needed again Then reinstall by reversing these instructions See the illustration on page 46 to check the correct path for the harness 6 2 Securing Your Child and the Booster Seat with the Vehicle Lap Shoulder Belt 1 Use of the tether is not required when using the seat in this mode however it may keep the seat more stable See section 5 3 step 11 To secure the tether page 31 for instructions on tether use 2 Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat suitable for the booster seat as explained in section 4 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat page 13 and equipped with a lap shoulder belt DO NOT place booster seat in a seating position that only provides a lap belt If a front passenger seat is used slide the vehicle seat rearward as far as possible fro
27. s installed in an automobile e Always be sure that the airplane seat belt is adjusted so that it tightly holds the car seat in place at all times 6 Use of the Car Seat without the Built in Harness Use of this car seat as a booster without the built in harness is meant for a child e who weighs from 30 to 80 lbs 14 to 36 kg and is between 40 and 54 inches 102 and 138 cm in height and e whose ears are below top of booster seat If tops of ears are above top of seat child is too large for booster seat If your child is between 30 and 40 Ibs he should continue to use the harness if his shoulders are below the upper harness slots We highly recommend use of the built in harness up to 40 lbs DO NOT use the car seat in this manner with a lap only belt Failure to properly secure your child and the booster seat in your vehicle increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a sharp turn sudden stop or crash The vehicle restraint straps must be properly positioned to fit your child according to the following instructions and those in your vehicle owner s manual In a crash the booster seat provides NO protection for your child unless the vehicle lap and shoulder belts are properly secured Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat NEVER use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child severe abdominal head and kl or neck injuries
28. the buckle If the harness straps are not buckled the car seat provides NO protection for your child DO NOT use the car seat if the harness does not latch in place Call Graco at 1 888 224 6549 5 Check that the harness straps are not twisted Pull on the adjustment strap to securely tighten the harness M ake sure that both straps are flat and tight against your child s shoulders You should not be able to insert more than one finger between the harness and your child s shoulder E 6 Rethread the shoulder harness strap through the harness clip 7 Position the harness clip at the middle of the child s chest level with the armpits and away from the child s neck Final Safety Check 8 Check that harness straps are tight and not twisted C heck that the harness clip and all buckles are securely fastened R echeck that the seat is tightly held by the vehicle belt 5 5 Using the Car Seat in an Airplane e This car seat may be installed in an airplane ONLY fora child between 20 and 40 Ibs and ONLY when the built in harness is used Since airlines have some restrictions about the use of car seats notify the airline ahead of time that you intend to bring the car seat on board e For the safety of your child use the car seat in forward facing aircraft seats only Follow the flight attendant s instructions about car seat placement Install your car seat on an airplane the same way iti
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