Graco PD254443A Car Seat User Manual
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1. www gracobaby com Smart Seat ALL IN ONE CARSEAT Child Restraint Owner s Manual READ THIS MANUAL Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH 2013 Graco PD254443A 7 13 us Before you begin 1 0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users 2 0 Registration Information 2 1 Register Your Child Restraint 10 2 2 For Recall Information 10 2 3 If You Need Help 3 0 Useful Information 3 1 Certification 3 2 Child Restraint Useful Life 11 3 3 Second Hand Child Table of Contents Restraint 11 4 1 Attaching LATCH Storage Compartment 12 4 2 Attaching Cupholder 12 5 0 Features 14 5 1 Child Restraint 14 5 2 Base 16 6 0 Height and Weight Limitations 6 1 Rear Facing with base 19 20 6 3 Booster WITHOUT base 21 7 0 ches ng an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 22 7 1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements 22 7 2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 23 7 3 SAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems 23 7 4 For Built in Harness Only 24 7 5 WITH or WITHOUT Built in Harness 24 7 6 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 25 8 0 LATCH 27 8 1 What is LATCH 27 8 2 LATCH System 29 Installation 9 0 Installing Base Using Vehicle Seat Belt 10 0 Installing Base Using LATCH 11 0 REAR FACING 18 3 Adjusting Head INSTALLATION 34 Support2. 5 PROPERLY SECURING YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED YOU MUST READ your vehicle owner s manual on child restraint use REAR FACING child restraint must be properly leveled Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED even when sleeping Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle Y Z lt lt 4 e According to accident statistics CHILDREN ARE SAFER WHEN PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN REAR VEHICLE SEATING POSITION 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 installation e SECURE CHILDREN in rear seat of vehicle whenever possible SERIOUS CRIPPLING INJURY OR DEATH can result if infant faces front of vehicle The American Academy of Pediatrics AAP recommends that children be rear facing until age 2 or until they reach the maximum rear facing height and weight rating for their seat SOME SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN such as pre term babies or those who have tested positive for positional apnea may be at increased risk of suffering breathing or other difficulties in a child restraint If your child has special needs we recommend that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your child and recommend the proper child restraint or car
3. Harness Straps 51 14 0 Tether and LATCH 14 1 Tether Storage 14 2 LATCH Storage 15 0 Harness System 15 1 Harness Straps 15 2 Chest Clip 18 0 Securing Child 18 1 Placing Child in Child Restraint 48 32 18 2 Check Harness System 50 30 19 1 Storing Harness 52 19 2 Using Child Restraint in Booster Mode 54 S 39 19 3 Securing Child in a 39 Booster Seat and Vehicle 56 Sy 19 4 Adjusting Head 40 Supportin Booster Mode 58 40 a 15 3 Buckle 42 20 1 Adjusting Armrest 15 4 Crotch Strap 43 20 2 Removing Seat Cover 60 16 0 Accessories 44 20 3 Airplane Use 61 16 1 Body Support 20 4 Care and Maintenance 61 62 on certain models 44 e Buckle Cleaning Process 62 16 2 Harness Covers amp Crotch 21 0 u ER Strap Cover on certain arranty and Owner s models 45 Manual Storage 1 0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users DO NOT 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 Check vehicle owner s manual for information about side air bags and child restraint installation o Z lt lt q No child restraint can guarantee protection from injury in every situation However proper use of this child restraint reduces the risk of serious injury or death to your child e FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAIN
4. bed before using this product DO NOT remove LATCH system from child restraint If using vehicle seat belt to secure child restraint LATCH connectors must be stored see section 14 0 TETHER AND LATCH STORAGE p 39 NEVER ATTACH two LATCH connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer 7 mM gt HD SONINYVM Y o Z Z lt 4 e DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AND BASE 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 IF CHILD RESTRAINT IS IN A CRASH it must be replaced DO NOT use it again A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death DO NOT use child restraint if it is damaged or missing parts DO NOT use a cut frayed or damaged child restraint harness vehicle seat belt or LATCH belts NEVER LEAVE A CHILD RESTRAINT and base unsecured in your vehicle An unsecured child restraint or base 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 make sure unsecured LATCH connectors are properly stored on base NEVER GIVE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT to someone else without also giving them this manual DO NOT use accessories o
5. 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 e 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 25 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 Ifapproved for use with child restraint install child restraint and check for secure installation by pulling child restraint front to back If child restraint slides forward DO NOT use these seat belts 26 8 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 So
6. locked do not use this child restraint Buckle Cleaning Process WARNING Prevent serious injury or death Buckle must be properly latched Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching 1 Turn restraint over push retainer through crotch strap slot a 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 b 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 c 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 63 21 0 Replacement Parts Warranty and Owner s Manual Storage 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 Store instruction manual in the space provided on back of seat GRACO
7. 1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE CHILD A WARNING RESTRAINTINCREASES 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 at 1 800 345 4109 e Children are safer when properly e The vehicle seat must face restrained in rear vehicle seating forward Do not use child positions restraints on rear facing or Whenever possible secure the child side facing vehicle seats restraint in 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 22 7 2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE AWARNING WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CHILD RESTRAINT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES DO NOT USE A VEHICLE BELT THAT CHANGES LENGTH WHILE DRIVING 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 at 1 800 3
8. 45 4109 7 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 7 4 For Built in Harness Only Lap Belts Manually adjusted when Lap Belts with Automatic Locking buckled the belt is tightened Retractor ALR The automatic locking manually by pulling on the free end 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 7 5 With or Without Built in Harness e Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Combination Lap Shoulder Locking Latch Plate Once it is buckled this Belt with Sliding Latch Plate type of belt has a latch plate that will not This belt has a latch plate that allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen Belt slides freely along the belt is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down hard on the child restraint 24 7 6 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
9. 50 inches 127 cm At least one year old e Toddlers 20 to 65 lbs 9 to 29 5 kg who are capable of sitting upright unassisted may be forward facing If unable to sit upright unassisted use rear facing when below 40 lbs e Toddlers 40 to 65 lbs 18 1 to 29 5 kg and up to 50 inches 127 cm tall MUST be forward facing Shoulders are BELOW top harness slot head support height If shoulders are above harness slots child is too large for forward facing with built in harness see p 19 American Academy of Pediatrics AAP recommendations 20 6 3 Booster WITHOUT base 30 to 100 Ibs 13 6 to 45 kg WITHOUT BUILT IN HARNESS SYSTEM Harness MUST be stored during Booster mode see 19 1 Storing Harness p 52 Height 38 to 57 inches 96 and 145 cm e 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 Child s ears are BELOW top of head support Iftops of ears are above top of head support child is too large for booster seat e If child is between 30 and 65 Ibs 13 6 and 29 5 kg and shoulders are below the upper harness slots we highly recommend using in forward facing mode with built in harness for as long as possible up to 65 Ibs 21 Ss 2 cS v par w rn E gt w a he a a lt Lea Nn E DW 2 m 7
10. LATCH path United States Federal Motor Vehicle S Child restraint pin guides Safety Standards have defined a system T Lock identification window for installing child restraints in vehicles U LATCH connector The system is called LATCH LATCH may V LATCH adjustment belt ONLY be used IN PLACE of vehicle belt if W LATCH belt vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor X Seat belt lock off points Please refer to vehicle owner s Y LATCH storage compartment manual for LATCH Z LATCH stored in vehicles 17 FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER A WARNING appropriate FOR YOUR CHILD S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Instructions 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 Lefer mele i RES ibs 20 Ibs 20 Ibs 40 lbs N 5 2 2 kg 9 kg 9 kg 1 SH kg an and ne Top ofhead ml y AT LEAST 1 MUST BE 2 54 cm a REAR BELOW top of Kr FACING head support 20 Ibs 39 Ibs 40 lbs 65 lbs o 9kg 17 7kg 18 1 kg 29 5 kg E At least 1 year MAX HEIGHT D old and can 50 127 cm w sit upright Shoulders are unassiste BELOW top harness slot position 30 Ibs 65 Ibs 65 Ibs 100 Ibs 13 6 kg 29 5 kg 29 5 kg 45 kg MIN HEIGHT MAX HEIGHT 38726 CM 57 145 CM IF Shoulders are ABOVE top Top of ears are BELOW harness slot position top of booster s
11. S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov or contact Graco 1 800 345 4109 or www gracobaby com 10 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 1 Certification 3 2 Child Restraint Useful Life THIS CHILD RESTRAINT STOP using this child restraint and throw it away 10 CONFORMS to all years after the date of manufacture Look for this applicable requirements sticker on rear of child restraint of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and is certified for use in motor vehicles MODEL NAME ne oO wn gt z gy at o Date of Manufacture GRACO CHILDREN S PRODUCTS INC ATLANTA GA 30328 1 800 345 4109 Made in China year month day e 3 3 Second Hand Child Restraint Graco Children s Products Inc advises against loaning or passing along a child restraint 1 4 1 Attaching LATCH Storage Compartment AWARNING NEVER use without LATCH storage compartment or cupholder attached s Insert LATCH storage compartment under metal tube into bo
12. T 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 Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint labels can result in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash 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 e Your child s safety depends on 1 CHOOSING THE CORRECT MODE OF USE for the child restraint depending on your child s size Infants less than 20 lbs must use this child restraint rear facing 2 SELECTING A SUITABLE LOCATION for the child restraint in your vehicle Some seating positions such as those equipped with air bags may not be safe locations for this child restraint 3 PROPERLY ROUTING THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT OR LATCH SONINEVM Y 4 PROPERLY SECURING THE CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE VEHICLE using a seat belt designed to restrain a child restraint 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 Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold child restraint securely Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a child restraint If vehicle seat belt does not hold child restraint securely read 7 0 Choosing An Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location p 22 26
13. aps on seat cover 52 19 2 Using Child Restraint in Booster Mode Failure to properly secure your child in the child AWARNING 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 Vehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and MUST not be twisted e NEVER use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child A DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm B DO NOT place shoulder belt behind child s back C 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 D 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 E e Vehicle seat head support should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat F The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat G DO NOT place child in booster if flags are up in the seat area H DO NOT use in Booster mode with base 54 19 3 Securing Child in Booster Seat and Vehicle AWARNING USE ONLY the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the boost
14. ase REAR FACING FORWARD FACING 1 Pull line button on front of childrestraint A A WARNING 2 Bubble in level indicator C must be If using seat with child 40 65lbs fully between the two lines D E is always use recline position 1 not level 3 Vehicle must be on level ground and 1 Pull up on recline button on front of child in child restraint when checking child restraint B level indicator 7 0 USING RECLINE 2 Adjust recline to desired level wy NOTE Level indicator is for indicated on label F on side of rear facing use only base F 46 REAR FACING 47 gt gt UM LL ES i oll ww T u iS ws Lil rn co 18 1 Placing Child in Child Restraint 1 Place child in child restraint A with child s back flat against back of child restraint Avoid bulky clothing N Place harness straps over child s shoulders and insert tongue s into buckle B w Pull up on tongue s to be sure they are locked 4 Close chest clip C Position chest clip at arm pit level nn Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten straps as shown D 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 6 SAFETY CHECK a MAKE SURE the top of the child s head is at least 1 2 54 cm below the top of the
15. d by pushing up or down onit A N gt a e z ES o 59 20 2 Removing Seat Cover 1 Store harness see 19 1 Storing Harness p 52 Elastic loops 2 Remove elastic loops and butterfly tabs from seat as indicated in A and B Pull off cover taking care around the lock knobs recline handle level indicator and cup holder 4 Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH 5 To put the seat cover back Butterfly on reverse preceding instructions w 20 3 Airplane Use This child restraint system conforms to all applicable AWARNING Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards This Restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles This Restraint is NOT Certified for Use in Aircraft 20 4 Care and Maintenance Continuous use of child restraint may cause damage to vehicle seat Use a child restraint mat towel or thin blanket to 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 with damp sponge 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
16. eat approx 3 10 years 18 6 1 Rear facing with base 5 to 40 Ibs 2 2 18 1 Kg Infants who weigh less than 20 lbs 9 kg and at least 1 year of age MUST be rear facing Infants or toddlers 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 1 kg may be rear facing e Harness height must be below child s shoulders IMPORTANT This child restraint is certified for use rear facing with children up to 40 Ibs 18 1 kg However some children approaching 40 Ibs 18 1 kg may be too tall to fit rear facing Top of head must be at least 1 2 54 cm below the top of the head support e Child should use child restraint forward facing only if child is over 20 lbs 9 kg and can sit upright unassisted The American Academy of Pediatrics AAP recommends that children be rear facing until age 2 or until they reach the maximum rear facing height and weight rating for their seat Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants A preterm infant or low birth weight infant may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft According to the American Academy of Pediatrics these infants may suffer breathing difficulties if improperly reclined in a child restraint Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper child restraint or car bed before you and your infant leave the hospital 19 6 2 Forward facing with base 20 to 65 Ibs 9to 29 5 kg WITH BUILT IN HARNESS SYSTEM e Child must not exceed
17. elt and a top defined as 11 inches from the center of tether strap one LATCH anchor to the center of ONLY use LATCH in a seating position another LATCH anchor recommended by vehicle manufacturer If allowed by your Vehicle Owners Manual the center seating position maybe used if the anchor spacing is 11 or greater REAR FACING FORWARD FACING Child Restraint Vehicle Top Tether Top Tether Anchor Point Vehicle Lower oo y Anchor Points Vehicle Lower Lower Anchor Belt Anchor Points Anchor Belt 29 E w a w rn 2 ww 3 gt D an w an cS Le rs an E Q an You must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle manufacturer in addition to the information in this manual Before proceeding be sure you have read and understood 7 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location on pages 22 26 Make sure vehicle is on level ground A and not like in picture B If a front passenger seat is used see air bag warning page 4 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 it is moved forward enough and is upright enough to allow room for the child restraint When using the vehicle seat belts to install the base the lock off is ALWAYS used to secure both belts of the lap or lap shoulder belt 1 Position base in vehicle seat as shown C 2 Open the lock off and route the vehic
18. er Storage Tether must be stored to child restraint for rear facing use Store by clipping to bar on back of seat as shown A Pull loose end of adjustment strap to remove any slack Roll loose end of adjustment strap up and secure with a rubber band ANY 43H131 O L 14 2 LATCH Storage e To store LATCH belt insert into LATCH storage compartment e on back of seat B 39 2s rn gt un wn rn Ltd Z ce wa 15 1 Harness Straps To tighten Pull harness adjustment strap A Harness Strap To loosen Lift lever B while pulling shoulder harness straps C 15 2 Chest Clip Chest To open Press tabs and pull apart D To close Snap halves together E Make sure Buckle the chest clip is locked by pulling out on each half Crotch Strap Harness Adjustment Strap e To buckle Insert both tongues into buckle Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked F To tighten Pull harness adjustment strap G To unbuckle Loosen by lifting lever and pulling shoulder harness straps H Press in the red button I and pull tongues out of buckle J 15 4 Crotch Strap e Choose the crotch strap position that is closest to but not under your child Push the clip at the end of crotch strap through bottom of seat and pull out through the seat and seat cover K e Reinsert in other crotch strap opening and push through seat cover and seat L CHECK buckle is securely in
19. er seat Remove base from vehicle seat A N Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap shoulder belt only B Place child in booster seat with child s back flat against back of booster seat Position lap shoulder belt through shoulder belt guide C not underneath shoulder belt guide Fasten buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten Be sure lap portion of the belt goes under armrests D Aa WwW ul If shoulder belt lays across child s neck head or face redirect shoulder belt over shoulder by adjusting the head support setting see 19 4 Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode p 58 6 The shoulder belt MUST lie across child s shoulders in red zone as shown E 56 19 4 Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode When using in booster mode always use one of the top 4 height positions A e BEFORE adjusting the head support height have your child lean forward slightly Squeeze the red adjustment handle B on top of seat and pull head support up until it snaps into one of the 4 height positions To lower squeeze red adjustment handle and push head support down e CHECK to make sure it is securely snapped into one of the 4 height positions by pulling up on head support FOR PROPER FIT The shoulder belt guides must be even with or just above the shoulders C 58 20 1 Adjusting Armrest Armrest can be adjuste
20. infant restraint b CHECK that harness straps are not twisted c CHECK that the harness is snug You should NOT be able to pinch E the harness if it is snug 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 N A rolled towel can be used on each side to support small children F Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system Towels should NOT be placed under child 48 Chest Clip Harness strap 18 2 Check Harness System To prevent serious injury or death AWARNING e Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders with chest clip at arm pit level Do not use strap covers blankets cushions or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Graco Child should be dressed in clothing that does not interfere with buckling the harness REAR FACING FORWARD FACING 5 40 Ibs 2 2 18 1 kg 20 65 Ibs 9 1 29 5 kg Harness straps head and at least one support must be in year old one of the bottom 3 Harness straps height positions head support must below the shoulders be in one of the top Harness height must be below child s shoulders shoulders e Harness height must be at or just above child s shoulders 18 3 Adjusting Head Support Harness Straps Failure to properly adjust the harness straps for you
21. le belt through the belt path and over the lock off D 3 Buckle seat belt Pull up on shoulder belt while pushing down on base to tighten E 4 Close lock off F 5 Test base for secure installation by moving front to back and left to right at the belt path G Base should not move more than 1 inch 2 54 cm If belt loosens or lengthens repeat procedure Lap Belt H and Lap Shoulder Belt I should appear as shown when installed 30 gt un w N cS Nn gt i Remove LATCH from storage area A For ease of installation extend LATCH to its maximum length Place base in vehicle seat as shown B Make sure LATCH is routed through vehicle LATCH belt path normally used for vehicle seat belt Belt must lay flat and not be twisted 4 Hook Connectors to vehicle lower anchors Pull firmly on Connectors to be sure they are attached C NEVER put two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer D 6 With base flat on vehicle seat slide back until top of base contacts seat back Make sure that base bottom remains flat on the vehicle seat E 7 Tighten LATCH by pushing down hard on the center of the base and pulling the free end of the adjustment belt F 8 Test base for secure installation by moving front to back and left to right at the belt path G Base should not move more than 1 inch 2 54 cm If belt loo
22. me 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 a CHECK vehicle owner s manual for vehicle top tether anchor locations They may be identified using one of the anchor symbols as shown Y ONLY use LATCH on a child restraint in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer 27 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 locations anchor identification and requirements for use with a child restraint Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Typical seat in a passenger vehicle Other vehicle types may have different LATCH locations Vehicle Seat Crease 28 8 2 LATCH System LATCH consists of a permanently LATCH lower vehicle anchor points are attached lower anchor b
23. r child increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a sharp turn sudden stop or crash BEFORE adjusting the head support height have your child lean forward slightly Squeeze the red adjustment handle A on top of seat and pull head support up until it snaps into one of the 6 height positions e To lower squeeze red adjustment handle and push head support down CHECK to make sure it is securely snapped into one of the 6 height positions by pulling up on head support When using in rear facing mode always use one of the bottom 3 height positions B When using in mode always use one of the top 4 height positions B Refer to page 50 for harness strap placement 51 wa fo a lt gt a bid UN ea EN gt 19 1 Storing Harness Harness must be stored during Booster Mode 1 Push the clip at the end of crotch strap through bottom of seat and pull out through the seat and seat cover A 2 Rotate bottom of head support pad up and attach to back of head support pad with hook and loop tape B 3 Disconnect snaps on seat cover C 4 Move harness straps behind seat cover D 5 Disconnect snaps or hook and loop tape on certain models and move shoulder straps behind head support pad E 6 Open door behind seat cover F 7 Insert harness buckle and crotch straps into harness storage compartment G 8 Close door H 9 Re attach sn
24. r parts other than those provided by Graco Their use could alter the performance of the child restraint NEVER USE A SECOND HAND CHILD RESTRAINT or a child restraint whose history you do not know DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers THE CHILD RESTRAINT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN Always touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts before putting your child in the child restraint DO NOT use child restraint with any stroller DO NOT allow the liquid in the level indicator to be ingested or come into contact with the eyes SININAVWMV Ss S E da Ss S S he ur E 2 LY a N 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 on a 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 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 Atlanta 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
25. sens or lengthens repeat procedure 9 Check that the LATCH stays tight and does not slip from the tightened position If it does not stay tight try another seating position or contact Graco at 1 800 345 4109 10 To remove LATCH lift up on metal tongue of buckle and remove LATCH as shown H w N ul 32 1 Test base for secure installation See sections 9 0 and 10 0 for base installation p 30 33 2 Push in 5 and rotate knobs on both sides of child restraint at the same time to unlock position w Place child restraint on base in rear facing position gt Rotate knobs on both sides of child restraint to lock it into base E You will see lock symbols in windows on side of base as shown 5 If you see the red flags up in the child restraint seating area 7 and you see the unlock symbol then seat is not secured to base 6 Check seat is secure by moving front to back and left to right at the belt path G Base should not move more than 1 inch 2 54 cm If belt loosens or lengthens repeat procedure NOTE Make sure tether is stored See 14 1 Tether Storage p 39 You can not use tether in rear facing mode NOTE Bubble in level indicator must be fully between the two lines J Level indicator is for rear facing use only See 17 0 Using Recline p 46 A 34 35 1 Test base for secure installation See sections 9 0 and 10 0 for base installation p 30 33 A 2 Push in B and rota
26. stalled by pulling up on crotch strap The clip must be properly seated ome childjrestraint 43 16 1 Body Support on certain models v A WARNING To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash e Use in rear facing mode only e Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child 1 Make sure chest clip and harness are open 2 Place body support behind harness as shown in A UM Lu rn rn Lu W Ww lt Se wo 3 Pull crotch strap through matching slot in body support and in seat cover B 16 2 Harness Covers amp Crotch Strap Cover on certain models Crotch Strap Cover A WARNING Harness 2 over e Harness covers are not to be used by children over 40 lbs Harness covers must be used in rear facing mode e Always make sure shoulder straps are properly positioned on shoulders e Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level To prevent serious head injury in sudden stop or crash p Wrap crotch strap cover around Wrap harness covers around the harness straps crotch strap and fasten hook and with the text THIS SIDE DOWN facing the loop tape at front A child s shoulder Fasten hook and loop tape B 45 FAILURE TO PROPERLY recline the infant restraint on AWARNING the vehicle seat increases the risk of serious injury or death Recline only works in modes where child restraint is attached to the b
27. te knobs C on both sides of child restraint to unlock position 3 Place on base in forward facing position D 4 Rotate knobs on both sides to lock seat to base E You will see lock symbols in windows on side of base as shown H 5 If you see the red flags up in the child restraint seating area F and you see the unlock symbol then seat is not secured to base 6 Check seat is secure by moving front to back and left to right at the belt path G Base should not move more than 1 inch 2 54 cm If belt loosens or lengthens repeat procedure Note See 73 0 Tether Use p 38 to attach tether rn Ko d A Be De oO Di N 36 37 je rn gt ce Ld Be LLS en All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors Always use tether if a vehicle tether anchor is available in forward facing mode with harness 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 NOTE TETHER NOT TO BE USED IN REAR FACING MODE 1 Check that tether is securely attached to child restraint 2 Fasten tether clip to anchor point A 3 Tighten adjustment belt to remove any slack B 4 To loosen push button while pulling on the belt as shown C 38 14 1 Teth
28. ttom of isoo base as shown A Line tabs on bottom of LATCH storage compartment with openings in child restraint B e Push into base until you hear a click C 4 2 Attaching Cupholder NEVER place sharp or pointed objects in a A WARNING cupholder In a crash these objects could hit your child and cause serious injuries y 2 en an Nn Remove seat pad from right hand side of the child restraint as child sits in restraint D Insert cupholder into opening in child restraint E Rotate cupholder down until you hear a click to lock into place F e Wrap seat pad back around cupholder and side of child restraint G e Tuck fabric around cupholder and lock knob H 5 1 Child Restraint 5 0 Features Harness slots Harness buckle Crotch strap Cupholder Harness release lever Harness adjustment strap Recline handle Lock knobs Armrest Chest clip Harness strap Level indicator Head support Head support release Tether storage Tether Q Instruction manual storage VOZEPFACLTIQTMONDWOA 15 Vehicles are now or can be equipped with tether anchor points behind some seats A tether anchors the top of the child restraint to the body of the vehicle When used properly with the vehicle seat belt or LATCH a tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash 5 0 Features NOTE Only use base with Smart Seat All In One Carseat R Vehicle belt
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