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Graco 6989 User's Manual

1. Never leave child unattended Always keep your child in view Never use stroller on stairs or escalators You may suddenly lose control of the stroller or your child may fall out Also use extra care when going up or down a step or curb Use of the stroller with a child weigh ing more than 40 Ibs 18 1 kg will cause excessive wear and stress on the stroller Use the stroller with only one child at a time 2 Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly instructions could result in serious injury or death Avoid serious injury from falling or Never place child in the stroller with DO NOT lift the stroller by the sliding out Always use seat belt head toward front of the stroller child s tray Be certain the stroller is fully erected DO NOT place purses shopping Avoid strangulation DO NOT place and latched before allowing your bags parcels and accessory items items with a string around your child near the stroller on handle or canopy They may fall child s neck suspend strings from on the child or change the balance this product or attach strings to toys of the stroller and make it unstable TO PREVENT A HAZARDOUS CONDITION do not place more than 10 Ibs 4 5 kg in the storage basket or more than 2 lbs 0 9 kg in the canopy bag DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD to stand on the basket It may collapse and be FOR ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT cau
2. To Change to Swivel or Non swivel Wheels Front swivel wheels lock for use on uneven surfaces such as grass stones or gravel Before locking swivels first push stroller forward a few feet to ensure that the wheels are correctly positioned Slide DOWN for swivel Slide UP for non swivel To Use Parent s Tray AWARNING To avoid burns never put hot liquids in the parent s tray To prevent tipping over do not place more than 3 Ibs 1 4 kg on the parent s tray Step 1 Remove the two screws found on top of the stroller handle tubing just above the canopy Do not remove canopy screws Step 2 Fold the tray on its hinge several times to break in the hinge Step 3 Snap parent s tray to stroller handle as shown Reinsert screws attaching tray to handle To Adjust Canopy Push or pull canopy to desired position 10 To Fold Stroller Step 1 Before folding stroller fold canopy and recline seat Apply brakes to prevent stroller from moving Step 2 1 Slide red button on handle to the right 2 Twist grip away from yourself until it stops 3 Push stroller handle down O Pull latches up to release and fold handle down Step 3 Close and lock storage latch 11 To Attach the Graco Safety Seat on certain models AWARNING Improper use of this stroller with a carrier may result in serious injury or death Do not use this stroller with a sa
3. e NEVER give this safety seat or base to someone else without also giving them this manual e NEVER USE A SECOND HAND SEAT OR BASE 3 6 Warnings About Using the Safety Seat as a Carrier Infants can tip or slide the carrier by their movements or by pushing off other objects with their feet If the carrier tips over your child can suffocate If the carrier is too upright your infant s head may drop forward and cause breathing problems To avoid injury or death from suffocation falls and other hazards e ALWAYS place carrier on a firm and level surface Never place carrier on soft or plush surfaces that may allow carrier and infant to roll over e DO NOT place carrier near the edge of surfaces such as tables or counters To prevent falls stay within arm s reach whenever carrier is not on floor ground e ALWAYS use harness straps when child is in the carrier and NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED e USE ONLY with strollers that are part of the Graco Travel System e BEFORE USING THE HANDLE to pick up or carry the safety seat be sure the handle is locked in position so that it will not move unexpectedly e NEVER PLACE carrier in the top of a shopping cart Strings and cords can cause strangulation Keep strings and cords away from child e DO NOT place carrier near a window where cords from blinds or drapes can strangle a child e DO NOT hang strings on or over the carrier e DO NOT place items with a string around a child
4. 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 3 Important Safety Information No safety seat can guarantee protection from injury However proper use of this safety seat reduces the risk of serious injury or death to your child 3 1 About Your Child e THIS SAFETY SEAT IS DESIGNED for use only by children who weigh 20 lbs 9 kg or less and whose height is 26 inches 66 cm or less Using this safety seat with a child who is heavier than 20 lbs or more than 26 inches in height may increase the risk of serious injury or death e SOME SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN such as pre term babies may be at increased risk of suffering breathing or other difficulties while reclined in a safety seat If your child has special needs we recommend that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your child and recommend the proper safety seat or car bed before using this product e NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED e DO NOT dress your child in bulky clothing Use clothing which allows the harness to securely latch between your child s legs 3 2 About Using this Safety Seat in Your Vehicle e YOUR CHILD CAN BE INJURED in a vehicle even if you are not in a crash Common events such as sudden braking and sharp turns can injure your child if the safety seat is not properly installed or if your child is not
5. Reclng Th line adj knob rai dl e recline adjustment knob raises and lowers oo the foot beneath the base which helps to properly recline the safety seat base certain models 5 3 Removing and Attaching the Safety Seat Base 1 Squeeze base release handle at back of the safety seat to release the attachment latch Lift safety seat from base as shown 2 To reattach seat push it down until the safety seat clicks into base 3 Pull up on safety seat to be sure it is latched firmly into base 5 4 Adjusting the Handle The handle can lock into any of three positions for carrying reclining or sitting To adjust the handle 1 Press handle adjustment buttons on both sides of handle 2 Slowly rotate handle out of its locked N position D 3 Release buttons and rotate handle until it clicks into desired position and both handle adjustment buttons pop out 4 Push on the handle to be sure it is locked firmly in position Carrying 1 5 5 Attaching the Canopy The fabric canopy comes disassembled with four identical plastic supports The supports are straight at one end and are shaped like a C at the other end To assemble and attach the canopy to the safety seat 1 Thread straight end of a support all the way through a sewn tunnel in the fabric canopy until the end of the support comes through the other side of the canopy 2 Slide straight end of another support into the strai
6. others install or use the safety seat unless they understand how to use it Failure to properly use this safety seat 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 safety seat correctly Your child s safety depends on 1 Choosing a suitable location in your vehicle Some seating positions such as those equipped with air bags may not be safe locations for this safety seat 2 Inserting the harness straps in the proper slots for your child 3 Properly securing your child in the safety seat 4 Placing safety seat base in a rear facing position 5 Properly routing the vehicle seat belt 6 Properly reclining the safety seat 7 Properly securing the safety seat in the vehicle using a seat belt designed to restrain a safety seat Many seat belts are NOT safe to use with safety seats even though they can easily be threaded through the safety seat oOo 2 Registering Your Safety Seat Model 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 safety seat Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the seat pad 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 serial number to Graco Children s Products Inc
7. s neck such as hood strings pacifier cords etc e DO NOT attach strings to toys 4 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Safety Seat Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe locations for this safety seat In fact some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely Improper placement of the safety 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 safety seat If you are not sure where to place the safety seat in your vehicle contact your vehicle manufacturer or Graco Children s Products Inc 1 888 224 6549 4 1 Consider These Basic Recommendations According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions rather than front seating positions D We recommend that whenever possible you secure the safety seat in the center position of the seat directly behind the front seats We also recommend 9 that an adult ride in the rear seat to watch the child A mi y a If the driver is the only adult present a child who ore must be closely watched may need to ride in the front seat but should only do so if there is no passenger side air bag and all of the other vehicle seat and seat belt requirements listed below are met 2 4 2 Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat Meets All of These Requirements e NEVER PLACE THIS SAFETY SEAT IN
8. too much force on a child s neck and shoulders The safety seat must be properly reclined according to the following instructions Adjustable Base 14 Make sure the safety seat base is not tilted sideways on the vehicle seat Check the level indicator You must look straight on at the indicator e If the indicator shows ONLY blue the safety seat is properly leveled e If any orange is showing in the level indicator the safety seat is either too upright or too reclined To correct the problem first note the degree of correction needed then follow the instructions below Loosen the base by releasing the seat o belt to access the recline adjustment knob If the safety seat is too upright turn the knob clockwise to increase the recline If you still need more recline after the adjustment foot is completely ze extended place rolled towels under foot until indicator shows ONLY blue If the safety seat is too reclined retract the adjustment foot into the base by turning the knob counterclockwise or shift safety seat manually to decrease the recline Use adjustment knob to change recline Non adjustable Base 14 Make sure the safety seat base is not tilted sideways on the vehicle seat Check the level indicator You must look straight on at the indicator e If the indicator shows ONLY blue the safety seat is properly leveled e If any orange is showing in the level indicator the safety seat base is ei
9. CHILD PUSH DOWN AND SIDE TO SIDE on the top of the safety seat slowly but very firmly to make sure the vehicle seat belt does not lengthen at all and that the seat belt is fastened very very tightly around the safety seat base If you find that your safety seat easily rotates down or your vehicle seat belt slips or becomes loose make sure you have followed steps 1 15 correctly or see section 4 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Safety Seat page 13 DO NOT USE THIS SEATING LOCATION IF THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT HOLD THE SAFETY SEAT TIGHTLY D 9 Using the Safety Seat in an Airplane e This safety seat may be installed in an airplane the same way that it is installed in an automobile Since airlines have some restrictions about the use of safety seats notify the airline ahead of time that you intend to bring the seat on board e Again for the safety of your child use the safety seat in forward facing aircraft seats only Follow the flight attendant s instructions about safety seat placement Follow the installation instructions as previously described e Always be sure that the airplane seat belt is adjusted so that it tightly holds the safety seat in place at all times 10 Using the Safety Seat with a Graco Stroller This safety seat can be used with certain models of Graco LiteRider strollers Refer to your LiteRider instruction sheet for details about how to attach the Safety Seat to your stroll
10. P O BOX 100 MAIN STREET ELVERSON PA 19520 9974 RACO Graco Children s Products Inc Elverson PA 19520 1 888 224 6549 A Division of NewellRubbermaid
11. Squeeze sides of buckles to release To Use Brakes AWARNING Always apply brakes when parking stroller Push DOWN to park Check to make sure brake is on by pushing the stroller Lift brake levers UP to stroll To Use Head Supports To use stroller with a smaller child pull the plastic pieces from pockets located in the back of the cloth seat pad and reinsert them with curved side toward the front To use stroller with a larger child that does not need head support insert the plastic pieces with the curved side toward the back Back of cloth seat pad To Adjust Back Step 1 Pull up on the wire behind the seat to fully recline it Step 2 After seat is fully reclined lift seat upwards until it locks into one of the other positions AWARNING Fabric caught in the latches may prevent them from locking When returning seat to upright position do not allow fabric to be pinched in the latch To Adjust Leg Rest Push in the buttons at both sides of the leg rest While holding buttons in move leg rest up or down to desired position To Use Child s Tray AWARNING Always secure your child with the seat belt The child s tray is not a restraint device DO NOT lift the stroller by the child s tray Use care when clamping the child s tray on the stroller with a child in the stroller Snap the child s tray under the fold latch on both leg tubes as shown 785 7 00 9
12. are properly secured Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child 1 Make sure that the harness straps are in the proper slots for your child according to section 6 Inserting the Harness Straps in the Proper Slots page 30 2 Make sure that your child is dressed in clothing which a Allows the harness straps to securely latch between your child s legs b Keeps the straps on your child s shoulders 3 Move the safety seat handle to the sitting position and remove the strap from the harness clip as shown Unbuckle the harness and drape the harness straps over the back or sides of the safety seat 5 Point Straps removed from harness clip harness unbuckled 3 Point Strap removed from harness clip 4 Place your child in the safety seat so that the child s bottom rests against the back of the safety seat o 5 Pull the harness straps down over your child CORRECT INCORRECT D For the 3 Point Harness 6 Buckle the harness to the latch between your child s legs Make sure that you hear a click If the harness straps are not buckled the safety seat provides NO protection for your child DO NOT use the safety seat if the harness does not latch in place Call Graco at 1 888 224 6549 7 From the back of the safety seat pull the strap through the harness tightener to tighten the straps as shown Make sure that both straps are flat and tight on your child
13. properly secured in the safety seat e THERE ARE MANY KINDS of vehicles seat belt systems 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 safety seat in your vehicle You 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 safety seat and many vehicles have seat belt systems that must not be used with the safety seat because those systems will not safely hold the safety seat in place Again you must refer to both this manual and your vehicle owner s manual for complete information e NEVER COMBINE another manufacturer s base or safety seat with a Graco base or safety seat Call Graco for additional or replacement items e THIS SAFETY SEAT conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards e THIS SAFETY SEAT is certified for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft 3 3 A Warning About Air Bags e NEVER PLACE THIS SAFETY SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN AIR BAG If an air bag inflates it can hit the safety seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child Refer to your vehicle owner s manual for information about air bags and child safety seat installation 3 4 When the Safety Seat is Not Occupied e PARTS OF THE SAFETY SEAT can become very hot if the seat is left in
14. seat D e DO NOT use a seat belt that is attached to the door in any way This type of belt is designed to open with the door and automatically surround the passen ger when the door is closed This seat belt will NOT safely restrain the safety seat e DO NOT use a seat belt that is anchored forward of the seat crease This seat belt will NOT safely restrain the safety seat e DO NOT use a shoulder belt that moves along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed This seat belt will NOT safely restrain the safety seat If you have one of the above seat belt systems DO NOT use it to secure the safety 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 safety seat B Seat Belt Systems that are Suitable for Use with the Safety Seat The following vehicle belt systems can be used with your safety seat IF the seat location meets all other requirements of these instructions AND THOSE IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER S MANUAL e Lap belt that is manually adjusted and stays tight This type of seat belt is tightened by pulling on the excess belt once it is buckled This type of seat belt is most often found in the rear center seating positions e Lap belt that cannot lengthen once it is buckled amp This belt has an automatic locking retractor A L R
15. that does not allow the seat belt to lengthen without unbuckling the belt and starting over OD e Lap shoulder combination belt with a locking latchplate Once it is buckled this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen This seat belt does not require a locking clip e Lap shoulder combination belt with a latchplate that can slide freely along the belt 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 the safety seat see section entitled To install the locking clip on page 47 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 safety seat to move out of position See your vehicle owner s manual or contact your vehicle manufacturer for more information Locking clip 5 Adjusting the Features and Components of the Safety Seat Each model of the safety seat comes with different harness and base options Please follow the instructions that are appropriate for the model which you have purchased Your seat will have either a 3 point or a 5 point harness Your base will be either adjustable or non adjustable Non adjustable Adjustable To adjust your safey seat properly it is very important that you follow
16. the instructions for the model that you have purchased 5 1 Features and Components 3 Point Harness Handle Harness slots Handle adjustment belt hook 3 Point Harness straps Harness buckle Front View 3 Point Harness i Canopy Harness tightener a Release ee handle 7 Locking clip Level indicator g Mounting m Harness notch a slot i l Owner s Attachment manual latch pocket Harness anchor buckle Rear View 3 Point Harness D 5 2 Features and Components 5 Point Harness Na Handle Harness slots Harness Handle clip adjustment Harness button buckle Vehicle Harness belt hook adjuster button Harness buckle tongues Harness adjustment strap Front View 5 Point Harness Canopy Locking clip Level dL NI D W indicator oh tames slot Meaning WY notch h Owner s manual VW Attachment pocket Hvam latch Harness junction plate Harness adjustment P R t Rear View 5 Point Harness Ais 26 Non adjustable Base Adjustable Base Recline f adjustment knob Recline adjustment foot belt path Level The level indicator is attached to the side of Indicator the safety seat and indicates whether or not the safety seat is properly reclined Locking The locking clip is stored on the back of Clip the safety seat You will need to use it with certain types of vehicle seat belts
17. to credit card I OVisa I CMasterCard I Total O Discover I I I I I I PA only Expiration date Total amount Signature reer errr 14 GRACO Stroller OWNER S MANUAL Model No Serial No Dear Customer Please fill in the model and serial numbers above from the label on the rear leg of your new stroller Congratulations on your purchase of a Graco stroller Graco is a world leader in strollers and has helped thousands of parents transport their children in comfort We believe your new Graco stroller is a wise choice promising many hours of enjoyment for your baby Before using your stroller please take a few minutes to read this Owner s Manual The short time you spend reading these instructions will help you assemble and use your stroller properly Please save your Owner s Manual for future use Customer Satisfaction Our goal is to 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 contact our Customer Service Department at 1 800 345 4109 or visit our Internet website www gracobaby com Our knowledgeable staff will be 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 2000 Graco 785 7 00 A WARNING
18. A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS SS AN AIR BAG If an air bag inflates it can hit the safety seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child Refer to your vehicle owner s manual for information about air bags and child safety seat installation e THE VEHICLE SEAT MUST FACE FORWARD DO NOT place safety seat in a rear facing vehicle seat or a side facing vehicle seat e ONLY use this safety seat on vehicle seats with seat backs that lock in an upright position Do not use seats that can fold down without having to release a lock or latch of some kind These seats O can fly forward and strike the child in a sudden stop or crash e SEE YOUR VEHICLE OWNER S MANUAL or contact the vehicle manufacturer to make sure the vehicle manufacturer permits safety seat use in the location that you select 4 3 Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat Belt is Safe to Use The vehicle seat belt must be designed to hold the safety seat tightly at ALL times There are a variety of seat belt systems that are NOT safe for use with the safety seat because they will not hold the safety 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 Grac
19. Step 6 Pull elastic strap through vehicle belt hook on one side of the safety seat Check that plastic tab at end of strap securely holds the safety seat Replacement Parts Instructions for ordering stroller parts Complete form below Your stroller model number MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts Your model number can be found on a sticker on the rear leg of your stroller Payment must accompany your order Step 7 Parts List Price Pull up on safety seat handle to CANOPy morian re gelsen REE 18 00 SE E E 21 00 be sure the safety seat is securely Seat pad 16 00 attached to the stroller Basket secs 16 00 To remove safety seat from the stroller remove elastic Front swivel assembly 16 00 strap from vehicle belt hook squeeze release handle ae searing D at back of safety seat and lift safety seat out of the R ras fee Se 11 00 troller ear axle assembly 11 gt i Parent s tray ceeeeeee 12 00 Elastic strap oo eee No charge HELPFUL HINTS IF WHEEL SQUEAKS use a light oil e g WD 40 3 in 1 or sewing machine oil It is important to get the oil into the axle and wheel assembly as illustrated WHEN USING YOUR STROLLER AT THE BEACH completely clean your stroller afterward to remove sand and salt from mechanisms and wheel assemblies TO STAND FOLDED STROLLER lock the brakes CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN THE SEAT remove the screws and plastic c
20. arness straps must be adjusted remove your child from the safety seat and move the handle to the upright carrying position B For the 3 Point Harness Harness anchor 1 From the back of the safety seat push a corner of the harness anchor buckle back into its harness slot From the front of the safety seat use the harness strap to pull the buckle through the slot Harness tightener 2 Insert the harness anchor buckle all the way through the appropriate slot as determined in step 2 on page 31 3 From the back of the safety seat loosen and remove the other harness strap from the harness tightener From the front of the safety seat pull the harness strap through the slot 4 Insert the harness strap through the appropriate slot Thread the harness strap through the tightener exactly as shown in the picture 5 Inspect the harness straps from the front and back of the safety seat to be sure they are not twisted Twisted belts can create slack in the harness straps and reduce the protection provided by the safety seat 6 Pull on the harness straps from the front of the safety seat to be sure the straps are secure Make sure the harness anchor buckle is snapped in flat against the back of the seat as shown od For the 5 Point Harness 1 Lift the seat flap to access the harness adjuster button Depress the harness adjuster button and loosen the harness 2 Behind the seat pull the s
21. child s shoulder D For Both 3 and 5 Point Harnesses 11 Some infants may need extra support to keep their head and body in a comfortable position Your model may include our specially designed head support To use the support thread the harness straps through the slots in the head support cushion starting with the waist belt slots and continuing through the shoulder harness slots For help with the harness see section entitled Inserting the Harness Straps in the Proper Slots on page 30 If your model does not include a head support you may want to use a rolled towel or a blanket BUT MAKE SURE THAT THESE OBJECTS DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE HARNESS It must still be flat and snug against your child s shoulders 8 Securing the Safety Seat Base in Your Vehicle 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 safety seat in your vehicle 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 the section on safe and unsafe seat belt systems Failure to properly secure the safety seat in a rear facing position within the vehicle increases the child s risk of serious injury or death in the event of a sharp turn sudden stop or crash Car
22. cing position in a forward facing vehicle seat CHILDREN MUST FACE THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND BE PLACED IN A VEHICLE SEAT THAT FACES FORWARD 8 Thread the seat belt a If you are using the base follow diagram b If you are not using the base follow diagram 9 Buckle the seat belt Make sure the buckle tongue goes into the correct buckle and not the adjacent one amp 3 ay D The seat belt should not be twisted or turned 10 Now the vehicle seat belt must be tightened When tightening the seat belt over the safety seat make sure there is no slack on either side of the safety seat and between the vehicle belt hooks on the safety seat When tightening the seat belt through the base make sure there is no slack on either side of the base and along the base belt path To create a very tight installation push down hard with your knee or free hand in the middle of the safety seat or base and pull and tighten the vehicle belt e If you have a lap only belt go to step 11 e If you have a lap shoulder combination belt go to step 12 11 Tightening a lap only belt e An automatically adjusted lap belt is tightened by feeding the seat belt back into its retractor while pushing down hard on the safety seat or base Make sure that seat belt is locked in place and very tight e A manually adjusted lap belt is tightened by pulling on the excess belt while pushing down hard o
23. d Attaching the Safety Seat Base 008 27 5 4 Adjusting the Handlen se en ee renee EE EN ES 27 28 5 5 Attaching the Canopy ai ccccceccees weeds weameniie tanned dO 28 29 Inserting the Harness Straps in the Proper Slots 0 2 00 0 30 35 Securing Your Child in the Safety Seat Carrier 008 36 40 Securing the Safety Seat Base in Your Vehicle 00005 41 53 Using the Safety Seat in an Airplane 0 0 0 0 c eee e eee eee eee ees 54 Using the Safety Seat with a Graco Stroller 0 e cece eee ees 54 Cleaning and Maintenance 0 cee cece cence ee eee tenet een e es 55 58 Replacement Parts ss noo4 late antes ER ae e a Sede EE Gowda ee 59 60 Our goal is to 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 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 Keep this manual in the back pocket of the safety seat 1 Warnings to Parents and Other Users DO NOT install or use this safety seat until you read and understand the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner s manual DO NOT let
24. e included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts Your model number can be found on a sticker on the underside of your Safety Seat Payment must accompany your order Parts List Price Seat pad onmens 20 00 Canopy ssesescsesssscsesesessceeeesees 17 00 Canopy DOW s sscscesessesesesees 5 00 3 point harness 10 00 5 point harness 0000 10 00 Harness Clip ccccscceseseeeees 5 00 Locking Clip scener 5 00 Head support cc 8 00 Adjustable Base 0006 30 00 On certain models Prices subject to change without notice IF YOU NEED HELP If you have any questions please call toll free 1 888 224 6549 or visit our Internet website www gracobaby com Enke Aa aaa a a a Shipping amp handling 5 00 Address 6 sales tax Model No Serial No Account I Both numbers required I O Seat pad O Canopy O Charge to credit card Expiration date I O Canopy bow O Visa i I O 3 point harness O MasterCard Signature I O 5 point harness O Discover I O Harness clip C Check enclosed payable to Graco Children s Products Inc I O Locking clip l O Head support i I O Adjustable base SHIP TO I O Non adjustable base I Total Name I I I I I I PA only City State Zip Total amount due Telephone ee D a a Return the form above with payment to GRACO CHILDREN S PRODUCTS INC CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
25. efully follow these instructions and those in your vehicle owner s manual to be sure your safety seat is properly located positioned and held tightly at all times Preparation and Initial Safety Checks 1 Make sure vehicle is on level ground so that the level indicator which is attached to the safety seat can be used to properly recline the safety seat 2 Make sure you have selected a suitable location for the safety seat as explained in section 4 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Safety Seat page 13 3 Check again to be sure that the vehicle seat does not have an air bag and that an adjacent seat s air bag will not strike the safety seat 4 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 it is moved forward enough and is upright enough to allow room for the safety seat 5 Be sure that the vehicle seat is locked in position and cannot swing freely down toward the child Positioning and Securing the Safety Seat Base 6 Remove safety seat from base regardless of whether or not you plan on using the base Squeeze the base release handle at the back of the safety seat and lift the safety seat from the base 7 If you are going to use the base place the base in a rear facing position in a forward facing vehicle seat If you are not using the base place the safety seat in a rear fa
26. el assembly to be sure the wheel assemblies are securely attached To Assemble Rear Axle Brake levers point toward you Rear legs A WARNING To prevent serious injury or death from choking remove and immediately discard the plastic covers on the axle Step 1 Turn stroller over as pictured above Step 2 Position rear axle assembly as shown Step 3 Push both brackets on until plastic tabs snap into the slots on the legs Pull firmly on each bracket to be sure the brackets are securely attached 6 To Assemble Rear Wheels Place one rear wheel red retainer and white cap on one end of rear axle in order as shown below Push red retainer onto axle BEFORE attaching white cap Repeat on other side Ha Spokes toward PM white oN i ie en retainer on axle H Ji p Rear Retainer red axle Wide end toward wheel Snap red retainer into axle groove Then snap cap over red retainer as shown Be sure cap is snapped securely over red retainer To Unfold Stroller Step 1 Release storage latch and begin opening stroller Step 2 Continue unfolding until both latches lock To Secure Your Child AWARNING Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out Always use seat belt Step 1 Place crotch strap between legs and fasten both belt buckles together Step 2 Adjust belt at both buckles as needed to get a snug fit around your child Step 3
27. er If you do not have an instruction sheet please call toll free 1 888 224 6549 to obtain one or visit our website www gracobaby com 11 Cleaning and Maintenance e TO REMOVE AND WASH SAFETY SEAT PAD see following pages e SAFETY 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 DO NOT LUBRICATE the buckle amp d Models with 3 Point Harness To wash the safety seat pad Harness anchor 1 From the back of the safety seat loosen and remove the harness strap from the harness tightener From the front of the safety seat pull the harness strap through the slot 2 From the back of the safety seat push a corner of the harness anchor buckle back into its harness slot From the front of the safety seat use the harness strap to pull the buckle through the slot 3 Carefully remove the seat pad DO NOT USE SAFETY SEAT without the seat pad 4 Machine wash on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH 5 Fold harness straps through the buckle hole in the safety seat pad Then fit pad into position Harness tightener 6 See section 6 Inserting the Harness Straps in the Proper Slots page 30 to properly secure the harness strap
28. fety seat that is not the Graco brand Read the owner s manual provided with your Graco safety seat before using the seat with this stroller If you do not have the owner s manual for the Graco safety seat call Graco at 1 888 224 6549 Make sure the stroller is fully assembled according to the preceding instructions Step 1 If the stroller is folded unfold it and RECLINE the stroller seat back to its lowest position Step 2 Push down on the tray to be sure it is securely attached to the stroller Step 3 If your child is already in the safety seat because you have been using it as a carrier make sure child is secured with the harness AWARNING Always secure your child with the safety seat harness when using the safety seat in the stroller Step 4 Move the carrier handle into the carrying position Step 5 Position the carrier so that the mounting notches fit over the edge of the arm bar or tray Push down on carrier until the attachment latch snaps into the arm bar or tray See following page 12 GRACO Infant Safety Seat Carrier OWNER S MANUAL Even if using this 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 seat correctly READ THIS MANUAL Return this manual to the storage pocket on the back of the safety seat for quick reference 1999 Graco 413 8 99 w N
29. ght end of the support which has been pushed SS through the canopy SOEs SE gt EF Gan 3 Using remaining supports repeat steps one and two for the other canopy tunnel The canopy will look like the picture 4 On each side of the safety seat locate the round ridged areas between the safety seat and the base of the handle Attach C ends of canopy supports to the round ridged areas OD 6 Inserting the Harness Straps in the Proper Slots 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 The harness straps must go into the harness slots that are even with or just below your child s shoulders To properly adjust the harness to your child 1 Remove safety seat from base and rotate handle down into the sitting position page 28 2 Place your child in the safety seat so your child s bottom rests against the back of the safety seat See diagram 2 on page 37 Determine which pair of harness slots are even with or just below your child s shoulders DO NOT use the upper harness slots if they are above your child s shoulders They will not hold a small child securely in a sharp turn sudden stop or crash Use harness slots even with or just below child s shoulders 3 If the h
30. lasps and hand wash in warm water with a mild detergent Drip dry only seat contains plas tic inserts Replace seat on frame with screws and clasps when dry REMOVABLE SEAT PAD if so equipped may be machine washed in lukewarm water on delicate cycle and drip dried NO BLEACH FROM TIME TO TIME CHECK YOUR STROLLER for loose screws worn parts torn material or stitch ing Replace or repair the parts as needed Use only Graco replacement parts TO CLEAN STROLLER FRAME use only household soap or detergent and warm water NO BLEACH EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO SUN OR HEAT could cause fading or warping of parts 785 7 00 13 Prices subject to change without notice IF YOU NEED HELP If you have any questions or if you need any part not listed please call toll free 1 800 345 4109 or visit our Internet website www gracobaby com Return the form below with payment to GRACO CHILDREN S PRODUCTS INC CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P O BOX 100 MAIN STREET ELVERSON PA 19520 fee eee a eee CC I Model Number SHIP TO Shipping amp handling 5 00 Account 6 sales tax I Must be filled in Name l lo Canopy I I OSeat Address I I O Seat pad I I O Basket I I O Front swivel City State Zip l l assembly I I O Rear wheel FE z I I O Child s tray a I I O Rear axle I l assembly O Check enclosed I OParent s tray payable to Graco Children s I I O Elastic strap Products Inc I O Charge
31. mall strap down until the metal junction plate is below the plastic harness retainer Remove the ends of the two shoulder straps from the metal junction plate From the front of the seat pull the straps through the shoulder slots and seat pad Insert the straps all the way through the appropriate shoulder slots as determined in step 2 on page 31 3 Behind the seat push both shoulder straps under the owner s manual pocket and out the other side Reassemble the strap ends onto the metal junction plate The strap on your left must go on first then the strap on your right Check that the straps are completely within the junction plate loop as shown otherwise the straps could slip out 4 Inspect the harness straps from the front and back of the safety seat to be sure they are not twisted Twisted belts can create slack in the harness straps and reduce the protection provided by the safety seat 5 Pull on the harness straps from the front of the safety seat to be sure the straps are secure B amp 7 Securing Your Child in the Safety Seat Carrier Failure to properly secure your child in the safety seat carrier increases the risk of serious injury or death from suffocation or falls or in the event of a sharp turn sudden stop or crash In a crash the safety seat provides NO protection for your child unless the harness straps are properly secured Even when used only as a carrier make sure the harness straps
32. mm Table of Contents Warnings to Parents and Other Users see eee eens eee eee eee eee 5 Registering Your Safety Seat were pen cee sac oeied ene eden eda mete homens ven 6 Important Safety Information 0 0 cece cece cece eee eee ees 7 12 3 1 About Your Child eccsc0c0cetveree ver csasaecseavens oseenen EEEa ees 7 3 2 About Using this Safety Seat in Your Vehicle eee 8 3 3 A Warning About Air Bags 00 serene tis 9 3 4 When the Safety Seat is Not Occupied 0 cece eee eee e ees 9 3 5 About the Life and Condition of this Safety Seat 10 3 6 Warnings About Using the Safety Seat as a Carrier 11 12 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Safety Seat 4 13 20 4 1 Consider These Basic Recommendations 00eee eee 13 14 4 2 Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat Meets All of These Requirements 14 15 4 3 Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat Belt is Safe to Use 0 0005 16 A Seat Belt Systems that are NOT Safe for Use with the 17 18 Safety Seat B Seat Belt Systems that are Suitable for Use with the 19 20 Safety Seat Nn Adjusting the Features and Components of the Safety Seat 21 29 5 1 Features and Components 3 Point Harness 4 22 23 26 5 2 Features and Components 5 Point Harness 0 000000ee 24 26 5 3 Removing an
33. n the safety seat or base However you may have trouble tightening the belt because of the upright angle at which you must pull You may have to unbuckle the seat belt estimate a seat belt length that will make the seat belt very tight then buckle it again 12 Tightening a lap shoulder combination belt e A lap shoulder combination belt with a locking latchplate is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the seat belt while pushing down hard on the safety 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 seat belt estimate a seat belt length that will make the seat belt very tight then buckle it again e A lap shoulder combination belt with a latchplate that can slide freely along the belt 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 seat belt can be converted to prevent movement of the lap portion of the belt Otherwise the locking clip MUST be used To install the locking clip a Tighten the buckled seat belt by pushing down hard on the safety seat and pulling hard on the shoulder belt b While continuing to push down on the safety seat let go of the shoulder strap and pinch the two straps together just behind the buckle tongue c While
34. o at 1 888 224 6549 Many seat belt systems are NOT safe to use with child safety seats even though they can easily be threaded through the safety seat Carefully read this section for information on seat belt systems and refer to your 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 safety seat A Seat Belt Systems that are NOT Safe for Use with the Safety Seat DO NOT use the following types of vehicle belt systems with your safety seat They will not hold the safety seat securely in place The metal locking clip provided with this product will NOT make any of these seat belts safe e DO NOT use a lap belt that stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop 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 safety seat may shift to an unsafe position This seat belt will NOT safely restrain the safety 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 This seat belt will NOT safely restrain the safety
35. s back on the safety seat Models with 5 Point Harness To wash the safety seat pad 1 Remove the harness from the safety seat by following the instructions on page 34 for the 5 point harness 2 Below the owner s manual pocket to the left and right are small anchor buckles attached to the waist straps of the harness Push aside the small tab that holds the anchor buckles in place and pull the anchor buckles out of their indentations Push a corner of each anchor buckle back into its slot 3 From the front of the safety seat pull all shoulder and waist harness straps through their slots 4 Carefully remove the seat pad DO NOT USE SAFETY SEAT without the seat pad 5 Machine wash on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH 6 Fit pad into position then reverse the process above to properly reinstall the harness system You must pass the shoulder straps through the appropriate slots and under the plastic retainer secure the shoulder straps to the harness junction plate and snap waist belt anchor buckles into rear indentations buckles should first be placed under the retainers opposite the flexible tab then pulled or pushed past the tab Check that harness system is not twisted and pull on harness system to be sure harness is securely reinstalled 12 Replacement Parts Instructions for Ordering Safety Seat Parts Complete the form that follows Your safety seat model and serial numbers MUST b
36. s shoulders 8 Slide the strap back into the harness clip This is easier to do when the harness clip is near the buckle between the child s legs 9 Position the harness clip at the middle of the child s chest level with the armpits and away from the child s neck 10 Check that the harness straps are not twisted Also check that the harness is snug You should not be able to insert more than one finger between the harness and your child s shoulder For the 5 Point Harness 6 Insert the two buckle tongues into the harness buckle on the crotch strap Make sure that you hear each tongue click into the buckle If the harness straps are not buckled the safety seat provides NO protection for your child DO NOT use the safety seat if the harness does not latch in place Call Graco at 1 888 224 6549 7 Slide the strap back into the harness clip This is easier to do when the harness clip is near the buckle between the child s legs 8 Pull on the harness adjustment strap to tighten the straps as shown Make sure that both straps are flat and tight on your child s shoulders 9 Position the harness clip at the middle of the child s chest level with the armpits and away from the child s neck 10 Check that the harness straps are not twisted Also check that the harness is snug You should not be able to insert more than one finger between the harness and your
37. se injury INFORMATION please see the NEVER ALLOW YOUR STROLLER to be used as a toy Helpful Hints and Care and Maintenance sections in these STROLLER TO BE USED only at walking speed Product not intended for use instructions while jogging skating etc DISCONTINUE USING YOUR STROLLER should it become damaged or broken PARTS LIST CHECK that you have all the parts listed below BEFORE assembling your stroller If any parts are missing call Customer Service at 1 800 345 4109 or visit our Internet website www gracobaby com THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES ADULT ASSEMBLY Retainer Cap 2 1 extra Rear wheel 2 UD LO on certain models aeh required for assembly 2 1 extra Front wheel assembly 2 To Unpack Stroller Step 1 Flatten stroller carton to protect floor Locking latch Step 2 Open stroller on carton until locking latches on both sides are locked as shown Step 3 Push down on the footrest until it snaps onto the bar under it 785 7 00 5 To Assemble Front Wheels L AWARNING To prevent serious injury or death from choking remove and IMMEDIATELY discard plastic end caps on the front leg pins End cap Step 1 Line up pin with a wheel assembly as shown Plastic snap inside wheel mount must be away from pin Step 2 Push wheel assembly onto pin until it snaps into place Step 3 Repeat for other wheel assembly Pull firmly on each whe
38. still pinching the straps together unbuckle the seat belt Do not allow the straps to slip 1 d Connect the lap belt to the shoulder belt by placing the locking clip on the belts about 1 inch from the buckle tongue as shown 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 13 If you are using the base make sure that there is nothing on top of or in the base that may interfere with attachment of the safety seat Then push the safety seat down into the base and make sure that you hear a click Pull up on the safety seat to be sure it is latched securely into the base If the safety seat does not securely latch into the base the safety seat provides NO protection for your child DO NOT use the safety seat base if the safety seat does not securely latch into the base Properly Reclining the Safety Seat Base For your child s safety it is important that your safety seat base be properly reclined Attached to the side of your safety seat is a level indicator to help properly recline the safety seat base on the vehicle seat Failure to properly recline the safety seat on the vehicle seat increases the risk of serious injury or death PP If the safety seat is too upright a child s head may T drop forward and cause breathing problems J S ec If the safety seat is too reclined a crash could put
39. the sun Contact with these parts can burn your child s skin Cover the safety seat with a blanket if it will be exposed to the sun and always touch the surface of any metal or plastic part before putting your child in the safety seat e NEVER leave a safety seat or safety seat base unsecured in your vehicle When you are not using the safety seat either remove it or make sure that it is securely belted in the vehicle An unsecured seat can be thrown around and may injure occupants in the event of a sharp turn sudden stop or crash e DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECTS on safety seat while in storage Heavy objects may deform safety seat over a period of time D 3 5 About the Life and Condition of this Safety Seat e REPLACE THE SAFETY SEAT AND BASE after an accident of any kind An accident can cause damage to the safety seat and base that you cannot see e EVEN IF THE SAFETY SEAT AND BASE are not involved in an accident stop using both and throw them away six years after the date of manufacture The date of manufacture can be found on the serial label located on the underside of the safety seat or base e DO NOT MODIFY your safety seat or base or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers Only make adjustments to the safety seat or base as recommended in these instructions e NEVER USE THE SAFETY SEAT OR BASE if it has damaged or missing parts Do not use a cut frayed or damaged safety seat harness or vehicle seat belt
40. ther too upright or too reclined If the safety seat base is too upright place rolled towels as shown until indicator shows ONLY blue If the safety seat is too reclined shift safety seat as shown until indicator shows ONLY blue Safety seat with base Safety seat with base Both Bases Tighten belt through base step 10 page 45 then reinstall safety seat Level indicator should now show ONLY blue if you still see orange readjust recline Without Base 14 Make sure the safety seat is not tilted sideways on the vehicle seat Check the level indicator You must look straight on at the indicator e If the indicator shows ONLY blue the safety seat is properly leveled e If any orange is showing in the level indicator the safety seat is either too upright or too reclined If the safety seat is too upright place rolled towels as shown until indicator shows ONLY blue If the safety seat is too reclined shift safety seat as shown until indicator shows ONLY blue t 40 To make seat less upright To make seat more upright Final Safety Checks 15 If your child is already in the safety seat because you have been using it as a carrier make sure child is secured with the harness according to section 7 Securing Your Child in the Safety Seat Carrier page 36 16 Make sure that the safety seat is properly secured by the vehicle seat belt system by performing the following test EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE WITH YOUR

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