Graco PD250304A User's Manual
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1. 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 UR use ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued Harness Straps amp Aircraft Use LATCH Belt This child restraint is certified for use on Surface wash only with mild soap aircraft see label on child restraint Contact and damp cloth DO NOT airline about their policy IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS Use this child restraint only on forward facing or LATCH BELT IN WATER doing aircraft seats so may weaken the harness straps Install child restraint on an aircraft the same or LATCH belt way it is installed in a vehicle when using a If harness straps or LATCH belt vehicle seat belt are frayed or heavily soiled they Second Hand Child Restraint MUST be replaced i Graco Children s Products Inc advises against loaning or passing along a child restraint 59 REPLACEMENT PARTS To purchase parts or accessories in the United States pl2. ADJUSTMENTS continued Removing LATCH from Vehicle Anchor Points 1 To remove LATCH push button while pulling on the LATCH belt as shown a 2 Press and hold LATCH release hinge b 3 Push connector in lift connector up and pull out away from anchor point c 4 Repeat step 1 2 and 3 for other connector Removing Tether from Vehicle 1 Release the tension on the tether connector by lifting lever as shown d 2 Press and hold tether release hinge e 3 Push connector in lift connector up and pull out away from anchor point e 38 RES 77 y Bi OO Q LATCH Storage 1 Fasten LATCH onto storage bar as shown a Repeat for other side of seat 39 OPERATIONS amp ADJUSTMENTS continued LATCH Belt Routing For Rear Facing Mode 1 Pull the LATCH belt out of the forward facing belt path opening so that the LATCH hooks end up on the same side of the child restraint a 2 Slide the LATCH belt along the bar to the REAR FACING belt path open ing marked with a BLUE label b 3 Unclip the seat pad from the front of the child restraint c 40 OPERATIONS amp ADJUSTMENTS LATCH Belt Routing For Rear Facing Mode Cy 4 Feed the LATCH hook with the gray button on it back through the REAR FACING belt path opening d Be sure to route the LATCH belt in between the buckle slots e Ensure the belt is flat and not twisted 5 Replace the seat pad fabric on the
3. Tether strap straps Tether storage bar Tether hook cover plate ERE LATCH adjuster release button storage Instruction manual storage 19 REAR FACING INSTALLATION Lp 1 Recline flip foot must be in REAR FACING position a If it is not see page 36 Recline Flip Foot 2 LATCH belt must be routed through the opening in child restraint marked as REAR FACING with a BLUE label b If it is not see page 40 LATCH Belt Routing For Rear Facing Mode 3 Place rear facing on vehicle seat equipped with LATCH anchors For ease of installation extend LATCH belt to its maximum length 4 Attach LATCH connectors to vehicle lower anchors c Belt must lie flat and not be twisted Pull con nectors to be sure they are securely attached to the anchor points d 5 Press down firmly in center of child restraint while pulling on the tail of the LATCH belt to tighten e 20 N Hold seat and pull front to back and left to right at belt path to check for secure installation f The child restraint should not move side to side or forward more than 1 inch 2 5cm Check that the lower anchor belt stays tight and does not slip from the tightened position If it does not stay tight try another seating position or contact Customer Service Check level indicator on child restraint g Vehicle must be on level ground and child in child restraint when checking level indicator Ball MUST be
4. front of the child restraint f 41 OPERATIONS amp ADJUSTMENTS continued LATCH Belt Routing For Forward Facing Mode 1 Unclip the seat pad from the front of the child restraint to expose the LATCH belt a 2 Pull the LATCH belt out of the rear facing belt path opening so that the LATCH hooks end up on the same side of the child restraint b OPERATIONS amp ADJUSTMENTS LATCH Belt Routing For Forward Facing Mode 3 Slide the LATCH belt along the bar to the FORWARD FACING belt path opening marked with an ORANGE label c 4 Feed the LATCH hook with the gray button on it back through the FORWARD FACING belt path open ing d Ensure the belt is flat and not twisted e 5 Replace the seat pad fabric on the front of the child restraint f VEHICLE SEAT BELTS A WARNING Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a child restaint The child restraint must be held securely at all times by a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt that will not change length while driving To provide the most secure installation of the child restraint Read the vehicle owner s manual regarding child restraint installation and seat belt use with child restraint e Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat belt and child restraint If child restraint is not held securely after following instructions in this manual vehicle seat belt labels and vehicle owner s man
5. slip and loosen after being buckled on child restraint if positioned at certain angle If this happens flip latch plate over a and re buckle Test installation again to see if this works If not move child restraint to another seating position 47 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS ontinued Lap Belts With Retractor Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a child restraint securely Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold child restraint securely a Pull belt all the way out b Allow belt to retract about 6 inches 15cm c Slowly pull out on belt again If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out any further you have an Automatic Locking Retractor which may be used with a child restraint Remember when installing a child restraint pull belt all the way out buckle belt and then tighten If you can pull the belt out again step c above you must have an Emergency Locking Retractor which MUST NOT be used with a child restraint Retractor 48 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued Lap Shoulder Belt with Emergency Locking Retractor ELR and Sliding Latch Plate Locking Clip You MUST use locking clip provided with child restraint with a vehicle seat belt that A WARNING slides freely through the latch plate or the lap belt cannot be tightly secured Avoid serious injury or death Failure to use locking clip where required will result in child restraint not b
6. You should not be able to pinch 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 a Check that harness straps on chest and thighs are snug 5 A rolled towel can be used on each side to support small children b Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system Towels should NOT be placed under child 31 OPERATIONS amp ADJUSTMENTS Harness Straps To tighten Pull harness adjustment strap a To loosen Lift lever b while pulling shoulder harness straps c Adjustment Strap Chest Clip To open Press tabs and pull apart d To close Snap halves together Make sure the chest clip is locked by pulling out on each half e Buckle 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 OPERATIONS amp ADJUSTMENTS continued Crotch Strap Adjustment Check the crotch strap Choose the position that is closest to but not under your child Recline flip foot must be in forward facing position k From bottom of child restraint rotate metal retainer to side in order to push i
7. age DO NOT anchor tether strap to vehicle when using child restraint rear facing Tether hook must be attached to child restraint for rear facing use or if vehicle is not equipped with tether anchors For storage of tether hook e Attach tether hook to back of child restraint as shown Pull loose end of adjustment strap to remove any slack Roll loose end of adjustment strap up and secure with a rubber band 52 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued Body Support on certain models A WARNING To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child Only use body support in rear facing mode Body support MUST be used if shoulders are below lowest harness setting 53 Head Pillow and Harness Covers on certain models Flip body support and head pillow over Slide head pillow under elastic strap on back of body support as shown a Do not use head pillow and body support with any other product A WARNING To prevent serious head injury in sudden stop or crash Make sure the harness system is properly secured Check that the harness straps are not twisted Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level Harness covers 54 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued Care and Cleaning Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions Head Support Cover Head Support Co
8. 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 may have one or more seating positions equipped 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 a symbol or a colored dot Check vehicle owner s manual for vehicle top tether anchor locations They may be identified using one of the anchor symbols Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for installations with children weighing more than 42 lbs 19 1 kg 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 12 WHAT IS 2 continued Vehicle Top Tether Typical seat in a Anchor Points passenger vehicle Other vehicle types may have different LATCH locations See your vehicle owner s manual for exact locations anchor identification and requirements for use with a child restraint Vehicle Seat Crease 13 SYSTEM LATCH consists of a permanently attached lower anchor belt and a top tether strap ONLY use LATCH in a seating position r
9. ease contact us at the following www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 Store instruction manual in the slot with the instruction book 7 icon as shown
10. ecommended by vehicle manufacturer Vehicle Top Child Restraint Lower Tether Top Tether Anchor Belt Anchor Vehicle Lower Anchor E EN X Lower Anchor Points lt Y Belt e vehicle Lower l4 Anchor Points HEIGHT amp WEIGHT LIMITS REAR FACING e Infants who weigh less than 20 Ibs 9 1kg MUST be rear facing e Infants or toddlers 20 to 40 Ibs 9 1kg to 18 1kg may be rear facing Harness height must be at or just below child s shoulders Child s head must be at least 1 below the red handle IMPORTANT This child restraint is certified for use rear facing with children up to 40 Ibs 18 1kg However some children approaching 40 Ibs 18 1kg may be too tall to fit rear facing Child should use child restraint forward facing only if child is over 20 Ibs 9 1kg and can sit upright unassisted see American Academy of Pediatrics AAP recommendations on p 8 and p 17 15 HEIGHT amp WEIGHT LIMITS continued Child must not exceed 52 inches 132 cm Toddlers 20 to 65 Ibs 9 1kg to 29 5kg who are capable of sitting upright unassisted may be forward facing If unable to sit unassisted use rear facing Toddlers 40 to 65 Ibs 18 1kg to 29 5kg and up to 52 inches 132 cm tall MUST be forward facing Harness height must be at or just above child s shoulders Child s head must be at least 1 below the red handle See p 8 for American Academy of Pediatrics AAP recom
11. eing securely held in place Remove locking clip from seat belts when not being used with child restraint DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle seat belt shortener 49 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued 1 Install child restraint and tighten vehicle seat belt 2 Hold seat belts together at latch plate a then unbuckle 3 If a locking clip is needed see Pg 49 Locking Clip section slide locking clip on seat belts appoximately 1 2 inch 1 cm and up to 1 inch 2 5 cm away from latch plate 4 Re buckle seat belt 5 Test installation to see if child restraint is secure If not secure additional belt tightening may be required Unbuckle vehicle seat belt Hold belts together and remove locking clip Within 1 e Shorten length of lap belt portion 2 5 cm slightly by pulling belt through latch plate Re attach locking clip Buckle vehicle seat belt Press child restraint 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 step until secure 80 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any child restraint Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door DO NOT use with any child restraint Belts will not stay tight while driving 51 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tether Stor
12. entirely in blue zone g If necessary place rolled towels under child restraint at vehicle seat crease until entire ball is in blue zone Then re check level indicator see page 37 DO NOT use tether rear facing Tether must be stored see Tether Storage page 52 Periodically check that child restraint is securely installed and properly leveled adjust if necessary To remove LATCH see Removing LATCH from Vehicle Anchor Points p 38 21 FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION WITH 1 Recline flip foot must be in FORWARD p FACING position a If it is not see f 4 page 36 Recline Flip Foot 2 LATCH belt must be routed through the opening in child restraint marked as FORWARD FACING with an ORANGE label b If it is not see page 42 LATCH Belt Routing For Forward Facing Mode 3 Unhook tether from tether storage see page 52 4 Place forward facing on vehicle seat equipped with LATCH anchors For ease of installation extend LATCH belt to its maximum length 5 Attach LATCH connectors to vehicle lower anchors c Belt must lie flat and not be twisted Pull connectors to be sure they are securely attached d 22 Press down firmly in center of child restraint to compress vehicle seat cushion while pulling on the tail of the LATCH belt to tighten e Hold seat and pull front to back and left to right at belt path to check for secure installation f The child restraint should not move side to s
13. for Rear Facing Mode 40 41 LATCH Belt Routing for Forward Facing Mode 42 43 TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Information VehicleSeatBelts 44 51 LockingcClip 49 50 AdditionalInformation 52 59 eTether Storage sese 52 BodySupport oncertainmodels 53 Head Pillow on certain models 54 Harness Covers on certain models 54 CareandCleaning 55 57 BuckleCleaningProcess 58 AircraftUse eeceeeeeeeseseceeeeeeeeeees 59 eSecondHandChildRestraint 59 ReplacementbParts s 60 LockingClipStorage 60 e Instruction ManualStorage 60 IMPORTANT INFORMATION No child restraint can guarantee protection from injury in every situation but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY Safety First Check List V Read and understand instruction v Never leave child unattended manual and child restraint labels V Install child restraint securely with V Infants less than 20 Ibs 9 1kg must vehicle seat belt or LATCH belt use child restraint rear facing v Do not use after the useful life date Infants or toddlers 20 to 40 Ibs shown on back of child restraint 9 1kg to 18 1kg may be rear facing v Do not use child restraint rear facing
14. found on a sticker on the back side of your child restraint 1 800 345 4109 or www gracobaby com WWW Cpsc gov www NHTSA gov www seatcheck org A WARNINGS Prevent serious injury or death NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INA 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 A WARNINGS Prevent serious injury or death Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint labels can result in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is properly routed as shown in this manual Select a suitable location for the child restraint in your vehicle Choose the correct mode of use for the child restraint depending on your child s size Infants less than 20 Ibs 9 1kg must use this child restraint rear facing continued 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 Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold child restraint securely Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a ch
15. ide or forward more than 1 inch 2 5 cm Check that the lower anchor belt stays tight and does not slip from the tightened position If it does not stay tight try another seating position or contact Customer Service Attach tether strap hook A to anchor hardware B and tighten adjustment belt to remove any slack g Belt must lie flat and not be twisted Periodically check that child restraint is securely installed adjust if necessary To remove LATCH see Removing LATCH from Vehicle Anchor Points p 38 23 REAR FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS A WARNING LATCH belt MUST be stored when using vehicle seat belt to install child restraint Please refer to p 44 Vehicle Seat Belts to determine what type of vehicle seat belt is in your vehicle 1 Store LATCH belt as shown a Recline flip foot must be in REAR FACING position b 2 Place rear facing on vehicle seat 3 Thread vehicle seat belt through rear facing openings under the seat pad and buckle belt c Be sure to route the vehicle seat belt in between the harness buckle slots d Press down firmly in center of child restraint to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt e 24 4 Hold seat and pull front to back and left to right at the belt path to check for secure installation f The child restraint should not move side to side or forward more than 1 inch 2 5 cm Vehicle lap bel
16. ild restraint If vehicle seat belt does not hold child restraint securely read Vehicle Seat Belts section A WARNINGS Prevent serious injury or death Never put a child restraint in a front vehicle seat unless recommended by vehicle owner s manual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA alerts vehicle owners that according to accident statistics children are safer in the rear seat For vehicles with air bags refer to vehicle owner s manual for child restraint installation information continued 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 accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco Their use could alter the performance of the child restraint Rear facing child restraint must be properly leveled Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties A WARNINGS Prevent serious injury or death continued Never leave child unattended Never attach two even when sleeping Child may LATCH connectors become tangled in harness straps to one vehicle and suffocate or strangle lower anchor DO NOT remove LATCH system ae from child restraint If using nae Ey the vehicle seat belt to secure child restraint LATCH connectors must vehic
17. in vehicle seat with air bag Y Do not allow anyone babysitter relatives etc to use child restraint i without first understanding all Y Secure children in rear seat of instructions vehicle whenever possible IMPORTANT INFORMATION continued Registration Information Model Number Date of Manufacture Purchase Date 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 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION continued 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 www NHTSA gov If You Need Help In the U S A 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 number and date of manufacture ready so that we may help you efficiently These numbers can be
18. le mande euren be stored see section LATCH storage BASIC INFORMATION Certification This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft Unoccupied Child Restraint Always secure child restraint to LATCH or a vehicle seat belt even when unoccupied In a crash an unsecured child restraint can injure passengers Dangerous Vehicle Seats Do not use child restraint on rear facing or side facing vehicle seats CN Child Restraint Useful Life STOP using this child restraint and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture Look for this sticker on rear of child restraint S fr MODEL NAME Date of Manufacture year month aay GRACO CHILDREN S PRODUCTS INC ATLANTA GA 30328 1 800 345 4109 Made in China J Vehicle Seat Protection Protect vehicle seat Use a child restraint mat towel or thin blanket under and behind child restraint Warm Weather Child restraint parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before put ting child in child restraint WHAT IS 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 System for Vehicles LATCH in the vehicle consists of a top tether
19. mendations Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants A preterm infant or low birth weight infant preemies may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft According to the American Academy of Pediatrics AAP these infants may suffer breathing difficulties if improperly reclined in a child restraint When installing the child restraint rear facing use corrected age for preemies see pg 37 for more information 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 17 FEATURES Head support adjustment handle Harness buckle Crotch strap 7 A 3 LATCH belt Harness LATCH storage bar stored release lever United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Recline Standards have defined a system for installing child Flip restraints in vehicles The system is called LATCH Harness Foot LATCH may ONLY be used IN PLACE of vehicle adjustment strap belt if vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points Please refer to vehicle owner s manual for LATCH locations in vehicles 18 FEATURES 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 Harness
20. side or forward more than 1 inch 2 5 cm Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts pg 44 Installation with 7 Attach tether strap hook A to anchor Y hardware B and tighten adjustment uie de belt to remove any slack f If vehicle does not have anchor points to attach tether hook tether hook should be stored see Tether Storage page 52 Belt must lay flat and not be twisted Periodically check that child restraint is securely installed adjust if necessary 27 PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT Check Harness System REAR FACING e 5 40 Ibs 2 2kg 18 1kg A WARNING Harness height must be at To prevent serious injury or just below child s or death shoulders Body support Keep harness straps snug and MUST be used if shoulders positioned on shoulders with are below lowest harness chest clip at arm pit level setting see page 53 Do not use strap covers Child s head must be at blankets cushions or padding least 1 below the red under harness straps or child handle unless provided by Graco Child should be dressed in FORWARD FACING clothing that does not interfere f 20 65 lbs 9 1kg 29 5kg with buckling the harness Harness height must be Failure to properly adjust the at or just above child s harness straps for your child shoulders increases the risk of serious Child s head must be at injury or death in the event of a least 1 below the red sharp t
21. t MUST stay tight If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts page 44 5 Check level indicator on child restraint Vehicle must be on level ground and child in child restraint when checking level indicator 6 Ball MUST be entirely in blue zone g If necessary place rolled towels under child restraint at vehicle seat crease h until entire ball is in blue zone Then re check level indicator see page 37 DO NOT use tether rear facing Tether must be stored see Tether Storage page 52 Periodically check that child restraint is securely installed and Ne properly leveled adjust if N necessary Towel FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS A WARNING LATCH belt MUST be stored when using vehicle seat belt to install child restraint Please refer to p 44 Vehicle Seat Belts to determine what type of vehicle seat belt is in your vehicle 1 Store LATCH belt as shown a Recline flip foot must be in FORWARD FACING position b 2 Unhook tether from tether storage see page 52 3 Place forward facing on vehicle seat 4 Thread vehicle seat belt through forward facing openings and buckle belt c 26 5 Press down firmly in center of child restraint to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt d 6 Hold seat and pull front to back and left to right at belt path to check for secure installation e The child restraint should not move side to
22. t through slot easier I e Pull crotch strap from child restraint as shown m When changing crotch buckle location LATCH belt must pass between the LATCH belt lines as shown n Insert crotch strap into desired slot o Pull up on crotch strap to be sure it is secure 34 Rear Crotch trap Position t Crotch Front Crotc Strap Position OPERATIONS amp ADJUSTMENTS continued Recline Flip Foot For Rear Facing Rotate flip foot a to rear facing position b Ball in level indicator must be entirely in blue c See page 37 for proper level indicator use If necessary use a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel for leveling d Vehicle must be on level ground and child in child restraint when checking level indicator NOTE Level indicator is for rear facing use only For Forward Facing Rotate flip foot e to forward facing position f OPERATIONS amp ADJUSTMENTS continued Level Indicator Use corrected age for preemies If the ball is entirely in light blue the restraint is level for infants 0 months in age If the ball is in light blue and dark blue the restraint is level for a child 3 months in age If the ball is in RED child restraint is NOT level You must adjust your recline position FAILURE TO PROPERLY recline the infant restraint on the vehicle seat increases the risk of serious injury or death v e v ep O TP Cp OPERATIONS amp
23. ual Move child restraint to another seating location and try again or Or you can visit the www seatcheck org website to find a child car seat inspection station nearest you 44 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued Lap Shoulder Belt with Switchable Retractor and Sliding Latch Plate Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold child restraint securely a Pull belt all the way out b Allow belt to retract about 6 inches 15cm c If you hear clicking slowly pull out on belt again if it locks then you have a retractor that can be switched to an Automatic Locking Retractor Mode and can be used to secure your seat to vehicle If you don t have a retractor that can be switched to an Automatic Locking Retractor Mode AND you pull on the latch plate and it slides freely a locking clip MUST be used see Pg 49 Locking Clip section 45 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued Lap Shoulder Belt with Emergency Locking Retractor ELR and Locking Latch Plate The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on child restraint if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip the latch plate over a and re buckle Test installation again to see if this works If not move child restraint to another seating position 46 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued Lap Belts Manually Adjustable The locking latch plate on some seat belts may
24. urn sudden stop or crash handle 28 Adjusting Head Support BEFORE adjusting the head support height have your child lean forward slightly e Squeeze and pull up the red head support adjustment handle a on top of seat until it locks into one of the 8 height positions There will be an audible click and the PA red head support adjustment handle will return to its original position b To lower squeeze red head support adjustment handle and push head support down When head support is in lowest position always pull flap forward as shown c Rear facing Head support should be didis so the harness straps are at or just below the shoulders and child s head must be at least 1 below the red handle Make sure the head support does not touch the front vehicle seat Forward facing Head support should be positioned so that the harness straps are at or just above the child s shoulders 20 65 Ibs 9 1kg 29 5kg Refer to page 28 for harness strap placement 29 UJ Place harness straps over child s Close chest clip Position chest PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT ontinuea 1 Place child in child restraint with child s back flat against back of child restraint shoulders and insert tongue s into buckle see page 33 Pull up on tongue s to be sure they are locked clip at armpit level see page 33 4 Adjust harness straps to be snug CHECK that the harness is snug
25. ver clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If necessary cover may be removed for cleaning 1 Remove head support cover as shown a 2 Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH 3 To put the head support cover back on reverse preceding instructions 55 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued Care and Cleaning E c Seat Pad I P Seat Pad clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If necessary seat pad may be removed for cleaning 1 Loosen harness straps by lifting lever up a while pulling shoulder harness straps b 2 Remove both harness strap loops from splitter plate on back of child restraint c and pull through front of pad Open chest clip release tongues from buckle 56 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued 3 Remove elastic straps from hooks on back of seat as shown d 4 Remove 2 button clip at front of seat as shown e 5 Remove seat pad from shell by pushing harness straps and crotch strap through seat pad 6 Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH 7 To put the seat pad back on reverse preceding instructions 57 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ontinued Buckle Cleaning Process WARNING Prevent serious injury or death eBuckle must be properly latched Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching
26. www gracobaby com Contender 65 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 PD250304A 1013 Us TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Begin Important Information Warnings eere Basic Information Whatis LATCH LATCHSystem sse Use Height amp WeightLimits Features eeeeeeeeeeeeene Rear FacingInstallation With LATCH Forward Facing Installation With LATCH Rear Facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belts Forward Facing Installation With Vehicle Seat Belts A 12 13 2 PlacingChildinChildRestraint 28 31 OperationsandAdjustments 32 43 Harness Straps sseeeeeeeeeee 32 eChestClip eterni 33 e Buckle rehenes 33 Crotch Strap Adjustment 34 35 ReclineFlipFoot 36 Level Indicator 37 Removing LATCH From Vehicle Anchor Points 38 Removing Tether From Vehicle tet 38 LATCHStorage eene 39 LATCH Belt Routing
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