Graco PD101777B Car Seat User Manual
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1. 2009 Graco PD1 01 777B 1 09 US Table of Contents 1 0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users E nnaatndaatydacmhas 4 2 0 Registration Information 5 2 1 Register Your Child Restraint 5 2 2 Recall Information 5 2 3 lf You Need Help 5 3 0 Features 00 6 7 4 0 Assembling the Child Restraint 8 12 5 0 Important Information 13 14 6 0 Height and Weight Limitations 15 6 1 WITH Built in Harness 15 6 2 WITHOUT Built in Harness 16 6 3 WITHOUT Back Support 17 7 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 18 7 1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements 8 7 3 SAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems 0 eee 19 7 4 For Built in Harness Only 20 7 5 WITH or WITHOUT Built in HAMESS cerconta sana sates 21 7 6 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems ee er ee 22 23 810 LAT CH esis cis onan 24 9 0 Using Child Restraint WITH Built in HaMeSS xiviavedadeverde 25 30 10 0 Securing the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle 0000 31 10 1 Using a Child Restraint WITH a Built in Harness 31 10 2 With a Vehicle Lap or Lap shoulder belt 31 33 10 3 With LATCH 34 35 11 0 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint 36 37 Table of Contents cont 12 0 Harness Removal 38 42 13 0 Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built in Harness 43 45 14 0 Securing Child amp Booster Seat in VGNICG sie2. same level Pull on harness to make sure it is secure REMEMBER to check the shoulder straps and crotch strap position as your child grows and move them to the next position when necessary The harness straps must go in the slots even with or just above the shoulders 30 10 0 Securing the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IN AWARNING THE VEHICLE INCREASES THE CHILD S RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Carefully follow these instructions and those in your vehicle owner s manual to be sure your child restraint is properly positioned and held tightly at all times 10 1 Using Child Restraint WITH Built in Harness 10 2 With a Vehicle Lap p shoulder Belt Lower anchors must be stored when using vehicle belt See Section 18 1 Storing LATCH page 57 1 Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat 2 Thread the seat belt through the belt slot openings For Lap Shoulder belt For Lap only belt 3 Buckle the vehicle belt The vehicle belt should not be N twisted 31 4 Tighten vehicle seat belt Push down hard with your knee or free hand in the middle of the child restraint Then pull and tighten the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt 5 While pulling the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt lay the shoulder belt inside the opened lock off and s
3. createed ens 46 15 0 Adjusting Head Support 47 48 16 0 Removing Back Support 49 51 17 0 Securing Child in Vehicle Belt with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip 52 55 18 0 Using the Tether 56 18 1 Storing LATCH and Tether 57 19 0 Airplane Use 58 20 0 Accessories 0 5 59 21 0 Recline Foot 60 22 0 Care and Maintenance 61 23 0 To Remove Seat Cover 62 24 0 Owners Manual Storage 63 25 0 Replacement Parts and Warranty 64 1 0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users AWARNING Failure to properly use this child restraint increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sharp turn sudden stop or crash Your child s safety depends on you installing and using this child restraint correctly Even if using this child restraint seems easy to figure out on your own it is very important to READ THE OWNER S MANUAL and the vehicle owner s manual Your child s safety depends on 1 Choosing the correct mode of use for the child restraint depending on your child s size 2 Inserting the harness straps if needed in the proper slots for your child 3 Selecting a suitable location for the child restraint in your vehicle 4 Properly routing the vehicle seat belt or LATCH 5 Properly securing the child restraint in the vehicle using a seat belt designed to restrain both the child restraint and your child or by using LATCH Many seat belts are NOT sa
4. forward more than 1 inch 2 5 cm If child restraint is loose or not secure repeat procedure OR find another location for the child restraint see Section 7 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location p 18 35 11 0 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint AWARNING FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH In a crash the child restraint provides NO protection for your child unless the harness straps are properly secured Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child e ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGLY EVERY TIME you place your child in the child restraint e Avoid bulky clothing 1 Place child in child restraint with child s back flat against back of car seat 2 Place harness straps over child s shoulders and insert tongues into buckle until they click into place O CHECK that straps are not twisted CHECK that harness is securely latched by pulling up on straps DO NOT use child restraint if harness does not latch 36 3 Fasten harness clip Position harness clip at middle of child s chest level with armpits 4 Tighten the harness straps by pulling the adjustment strap on the front of the seat 5 Make sure straps are flat and snug against child s shoulders and thighs You should not be able to pinch the harness straps A snug strap s
5. vehicle lap only belt across front of child INCORRECT 43 DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm DO NOT place shoulder belt behind child s back Lap portion of lap shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips just touching thighs DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use a different child restraint system DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of the armrests 44 INCORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT Vehicle seat headrest should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat INCORRECT INCORRECT 45 14 0 Securing Child amp Booster Seat in Vehicle 1 Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap shoulder belt only 2 Place child in car seat with child s back flat against back of car seat 3 Position lap shoulder belt through shoulder belt guide not underneath shoulder belt guide Belt should pass over vehicle belt guide Fasten buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten 4 If belt lays across child s neck head or face redirect belt over shoulder by adjusting the head support setting See page 47 Adjusting Head Support 5 Check that shoulder belt is properly positioned over shoulder and snu
6. 109 or www gracobaby com 3 0 Features Head support side wing buttons Harness slots Height adjust button Shoulder belt guide Body support Harness buckle Harness covers Harness clip Vehicle belt guide _ Recline foot Cupholder adjuster lever above strap Recline 6 handle United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a new system for installing child restraints in vehicles The system is called LATCH Lower Harness slots behind straps Q Stra uides Tether Anchorage and Tether ehind straps for CHildren LATCH storage bar may ONLY beused an IN PLACE of vehicle belt on each side if lel aha Aa of seat wit anchor Shoulder oRed points Please refer to helt VA A behind straps vehicle owners manual lock off for LATCH locations in vehicles LATCH adjuster gt P LATCH Release buttons Harness straps 4 0 Assembling the Child Restraint Adult assembly required KEEP GUTTERS CLEAR 1 1 Lay child restraint flat on back Grab seat pad fabric in sitting area to expose the gutters O MAKE SURE all hands fingers and other objects are clear of the gutters 2 MAKE sure the harness straps are securely attached within the T shaped slots around the arms as shown With your other hand raise seat back so that KEEP GUTTERS CLEAR both arms LOCK into the gutters 3 Arms shou
7. 62 attachment tape 24 0 Owners Manual Storage Your Owner s Manual can be stored on the bottom of the seat inside the slot in the footrest as shown 63 25 0 Replacement Parts and Warranty To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in the United States please contact us at the following www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 64
8. STRAINT LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF the following unsafe belt systems if your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points Please refer to the vehicle owners manual for LATCH locations NEVER USE unsafe belt systems Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor ELR This lap belt stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Retractor Each strap has a retractor at one end and is attached to the latch plate at the other end Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door 22 e Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way or that move along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed e Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease EE p ZED 23 8 0 LATCH Newer vehicles have one or more seating positions with LATCH anchorage systems 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 See your vehicle owner s manual for Vehicle exact locations anchor identification and Top Tether Anchor requirements for use with a child restraint Points Check vehicle owner s manual for vehicle top Vehicle lowe tether anchor locations They may be Anchor Points identified using one of the anchor symbols as shown D H ONLY use LATCH o
9. e storage bars back of the seat as shown 4 Tether and lower anchors storage should look like this when complete 57 19 0 Airplane Use This restraint is certified for use in Motor Vehicles It is certified for use in Aircraft ONLY when used with the built in harness When used as a booster WITHOUT the harness this restraint is NOT CERTIFIED for aircraft use because aircraft seats do not have a shoulder belt Important points to remember 1 Airlines have some restrictions about the use of child restraints 2 Install your car seat on an airplane in the same way it is installed in an automobile with a lap belt see Section 10 1 Using Child Restraint WITH Built in harness pp 31 33 3 Check that the airplane seat belt holds the child restraint securely in place at all times 58 20 0 Accessories on certain models ONLY 20 1 Body Support amp Harness Covers To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash e Always make sure shoulder straps are threaded through slots and properly positioned on shoulders e Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child e Use body support with bottom harness slots only e Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level Harness 59 21 0 Recline Foot Your child restraint has 3 recline positions adjust recline foot before installing child restraint 1 To recline seat pull recline handle out and tilt seat back to e
10. e used with or without the back support as long as all requirements are met 17 7 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 7 1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements AWARNING IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe for this child restraint Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the child restraint If you are not sure where to place the child restraint in your vehicle consult your vehicle owner s manual or call Graco Children s Products Inc 1 800 345 4109 e Children are safer when properly e The vehicle seat must face forward restrained in rear vehicle seating positions Whenever possible secure the child 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 Front of child restraint must not hang over used without the built in harness edge of vehicle seat 18 7 2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements AW ARNIN G MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CHILD RESTRAINT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES Pay careful attention to these systems some of the seat belts that are not safe to use look very much like seat belts that are safe to use If you are unsure consult y
11. fe to use with this child restraint even though they can easily be threaded through or around the child restraint 6 Properly securing your child in the child restraint 4 2 0 Registration Information Model Number Manufactured in Purchase Date 2 1 Register Your Child Restraint Please fill in the above information The model number and manufactured in date can be found on a label underneath your 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 manufacturing date to Graco Children s Products Inc 150 Oaklands Blvd Exton PA 19341 or call 1 800 345 4109 or register online at http www gracobaby com carseatregistration 5 2 2 For Recall Information Call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov or contact Graco 1 800 345 4109 or www gracobaby com 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 manufac tured in date ready so that we may help you efficiently These numbers can be found on a label on the underside of your child restraint USA 1 800 345 4
12. for future use 11 Move seat pad fabric out of the way then raise seat back so that both arms LOCK into the gutters You should hear a CLICK when the arms lock into the gutters MAKE sure to keep the gutters clear of any obstructions KEEP GUTTERS CLEAR 41 12 Tuck seat pad in between the gap of the back support and seat area of the booster seat to allow 2 elastic straps to show at the rear of the seat 13 Attach 2 seat pad elastic straps onto the hooks on the rear of the child restraint as shown in 14 Pull elastic strap on the seat pad through the vehicle belt guide on side of seat and attach to hook as shown Repeat on other side Reverse instructions to reinstall harness See Section 9 0 page 27 30 for the correct path for the harness 13 0 Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built in Harness AWARNING FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH In a crash the child restraint provides NO protection for your child unless the vehicle lap shoulder belt is properly secured Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child WARNING Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat LATCH will not secure your child in the booster seat O Vehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and MUST not be twisted NEVER use a
13. g against child A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position 46 15 0 Adjusting Head Support When using with or without the built in harness BEFORE adjusting the head support height have your child lean forward slightly Squeeze the red adjustment handle on top of seat and pull back support up until it snaps into one of the 5 height positions To lower squeeze red adjustment handle and push down CHECK to make sure it is securely snapped into one of the 5 height positions by pulling up on head support The shoulder belt guides must be even with or just above the shoulders as shown by dotted line 47 To adjust head support side wings push buttons on top of seat down and rotate wings to desired position 48 16 0 Removing Back Support To use booster seat WITHOUT back support remove harness straps if attached see section 12 0 Harness Removal p 38 42 then continue with the following steps 1 Detach 2 lower elastic straps from rear of seat as shown 2 Detach elastic strap from the hooks on the seat pad as shown Repeat on other side 49 3 Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal red buttons as shown in Slide the buttons to release the back support from the base and lower it into a flat position When removing back support y
14. hould 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 37 12 0 Harness Removal 1 Remove harness straps Open chest clip and harness buckle 2 Face the rear of the seat and remove the belt straps from metal junction plate as shown 3 Remove crotch strap by pushing the strap retainer on bottom of seat up through slot 38 4 Grab the crotch strap buckle and pull it completely out 5 Pull on the adjustment strap on the front of the seat to lock the metal junction plate into place 6 Grab hold of the shoulder straps and pull them out of their respective slots on the seat pad Remove body support and crotch pad 39 7 On the rear of the seat detach 2 lower seat pad elastic straps from hooks as shown in 8 Also detach the elastic straps that are threaded through the vehicle belt guides on the sides of the seat as shown in Repeat on other side 9 Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal the red buttons as shown in the seating area Slide the buttons to release the back support from the base and lower it into a flat position Hold the back support to avoid it from falling back and hitting something 10 Remove harness straps from arms as shown in Store the body support harness covers crotch pad cover and harness straps in safe place
15. ld CLICK into the gutters Seat assembly should appear as shown 4 Attach 4 elastic loops from the seat pad under the seat exactly as shown in 5 Pull elastic loop on the seat pad through the vehicle belt guide on side of seat and attach to hook as shown Repeat on other side 6 Squeeze height adjust button and push head support into slots on the back support as shown Head support will click into the back support You may need to unfasten the hook and loop attachment tape on both sides at the top of the back support to allow for easier access to the slots Always use child restraint with head support installed and properly adjusted 11 7 The assembly is now complete 12 5 0 Important Information e NO CHILD RESTRAINT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY However proper use of this child restraint reduces the risk of serious injury or death to your child e DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER S MANUAL DO NOT let others install or use the child restraint unless they understand how to use it e FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Your child can be injured in a vehicle even if you are not in a crash Sudden braking and sharp turns can injure your child if the child restraint is not properly ins
16. lide the vehicle shoulder belt onto the clip as shown and pull free end of strap down to tighten clip against the child s shoulder The lap portion MUST pass through the vehicle belt guide and be positionned low on the hips The belt MUST NOT be twisted Shoulder belt REAR VIEW OF CHILD SITTING IN SEAT 54 5 Lap portion of lap shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips just touching thighs DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat CORRECT 18 0 Using the Tether All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors Always use tether if a vehicle tether anchor is available check your vehicle owner s manual for the tether anchor location s If your vehicle is not equipped with a tether anchor it may be possible to install one Contact your vehicle dealership for the proper anchor location and installation You may purchase tether anchor parts kit by calling Graco Customer Service at 1 800 345 4109 1 Check that tether is securely attached to child restraint 2 Fasten tether clip to anchor point O 3 Tighten the tether strap securely 4 To loosen lift up on the metal tongue of the buckle 56 18 1 Storing Lower Anchors and Tether LATCH 1 For ease of storing extend LATCH to its maximum length 2 Locate the storage bars on back of child restraint Storage bars located 3 Fasten ends of tether and lower on each side at the anchors onto their respectiv
17. n a child restraint in a Seat Crease seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer Typical seat in a passenger vehicle Other vehicle types may have different Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for installations LATCH locations with children weighing more than 48 pounds 21 7 kg NOTE Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LATCH anchors so you must consult your vehicle owner s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle s LATCH anchors 24 9 0 Using Child Restraint WITH Built in Harness FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS A WARNING FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position 1 Loosen the harness straps by lifting the harness adjuster lever at front of seat near the adjustment strap and pulling the straps toward you 2 Open harness clip 25 3 Unbuckle harness straps 4 Check the crotch strap Choose the position that is closest to but not under your child To change crotch strap position push crotch belt up through the bottom of the child restraint and grab it from the top to pull o
18. nap the lock off over the shoulder belt Two lock offs are provided to allow for the seat to be installed on the right or left side of the vehicle seat Only use one lock off at a time NEVER try to use both lock offs when installing the child restraint DO NOT try to close the lock off over anything but the shoulder portion of the vehicle lap shoulder belt If any other part of the belt is in the way then try another seat location For more information on how to tighten the belt for your seat belt system see Section 7 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location p 18 or your vehicle owner s manual 32 6 If a vehicle top tether anchor is available secure the tether to hold seat in place See Section 18 0 Using the Tether page 56 When not using the tether hook it on the tether storage bar on the rear of the seat see page 57 7 Safety Check for Secure Installation Perform this test every time you drive with your child Twist and pull child restraint forward and to both sides to make sure the vehicle belt does not lengthen or loosen and the child restraint does not easily move The child restraint should not move side to side or forward more than 1 inch 2 5 cm If child restraint is loose or not secure repeat procedure OR find another location for the child restraint see Section 7 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location p 18 33 10 3 With LATCH Use vehicle belt not LATCH connector
19. ou must support the back support when sliding the red buttons that disengage the back support from the base Make sure all hands fingers and other objects are not behind the back support when removing it 4 Move seat pad fabric out of the way and squeeze red buttons together to release back support from seat Pull seat and back support apart 5 Once back support is separated store back support with all the harness straps head support body support and crotch pad cover in safe place 6 Reattach the elastic straps at the back of the seat and through the vehicle belt guide on the sides of seat as shown 7 Seat is ready to install To reattach back support if needed reverse steps from p 51 to p 49 51 17 0 Securing Child in Vehicle with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip The shoulder belt MUST lie across child s shoulders in red zone as shown If shoulder belt lies outside this zone the shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be used To attach clip to booster seat 1 Insert the loop end of strap through the slot on rear of seat exactly where shown There is a slot on each side of booster seat the shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be attached through the slot closest to where the vehicle shoulder belt lies across the child 52 2 Pass the clip and the strap through the loop end as shown and pull strap up 3 NOTE Free end of strap should face front of seat 53 4 S
20. our vehicle owner s manual or call Graco Children s Products Inc 1 800 345 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 e Lap Belts Manually Adjusted When buckled the belt is tightened manually by pulling on the excess belt Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor ALR The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to lengthen once it is buckled Tighten the belt by feeding the belt back into the retractor while pushing down hard on the child restraint 20 7 5 With OR Without Built in Harness Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Once it is buckled this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen Belt is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down hard on the child restraint Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch PlateThis belt has a latchplate that slides freely along the belt 21 7 6 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THE CHILD RE
21. s e NEVER USE CHILD RESTRAINT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS Do not use a cut frayed or damaged child restraint harness LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt e THE CHILD RESTRAINT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN Contact with these parts can burn your child s skin Always touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts before putting your child in the child restraint e THIS CHILD RESTRAINT CONFORMS to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is certified for use in motor vehicles It is certified for use in Aircraft only when used with the built in harness When used as a booster without the harness this restraint is not certified for use in aircraft NEVER GIVE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT to someone else without also giving them this manual NEVER USE A SECOND HAND CHILD RESTRAINT or a child restraint whose history you do not know DO NOT USE THIS child restraint without 14 properly assembling it 6 0 Height and Weight Limitations FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT INA MANNER 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 6 1 WITH Built In Harness n DEn Your child must meet all requirements e Weight 20 to 65 Ibs mass between 9 and 29 5 kg e Heigh
22. s for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds 21 7 kg NOTE Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LATCH anchors so you must consult your vehicle owner s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle s LATCH anchors 1 Unhook LATCH from storage bars on the sides of the seat For ease of installation extend LATCH to its maximum length 2 Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat 1 N 3 Hook LATCH Connectors to vehicle lower anchors Pull firmly on Connectors to be sure they are attached Belt must ee lay flat and not be twisted i 4 Tighten LATCH by pushing down hard on child restraint and pulling the adjustment belt 5 If you need to remove LATCH to readjust pull up on LATCH plate to loosen strap 34 6 NEVER put two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer 7 All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors Secure the top of the seat using the tether strap See Section 18 0 Using the Tether page 56 8 Safety Check for Secure Installation Perform this test every time you drive with your child Twist and pull child restraint forward and to both sides to make sure the LATCH belt does not lengthen or loosen and the child restraint does not easily move The child restraint should not move side to side or
23. t 27 to 52 inches 69 and 132 cm in height At least one year old and can sit upright unassisted e Shoulders are BELOW top harness slots If shoulders are above top harness slots child is too large for built in harness 15 6 2 WITHOUT Built in Harness Your child must meet all requirements e Weight 30 to 100 Ibs mass between 13 6 and 45 kg e Height 38 to 57 inches 96 and 145 cm in height 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 positionned low on the child s hips e Child s ears are BELOW top of booster seat If tops of ears are above top of seat child is too large for booster seat If child is between 30 and 65 Ibs 13 6 kg and 29 5 kg and shoulders are below the upper harness slots we highly recommend use of the built in harness for as long as possible up to 65 Ibs 29 5 kg 16 6 3 WITHOUT Back Support Your child must meet all requirements e weigh between 40 and 100 Ibs mass between 18 and 45 kg e and are between 40 and 57 inches 101 and 145 cm in height e approximately 4 10 years of age e the shoulder belt MUST lie across child s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positionned low on the child s hips When sitting on the booster seat your child s ears should be below the top of the vehicle seat cushion head rest Your Graco booster seat can b
24. talled or if your child is not properly secured in the child restraint 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 e According to accident statistics CHILDREN ARE SAFER WHEN PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN REAR VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS RATHER THAN FRONT SEATING POSITIONS For a vehicle with a front passenger air bag refer to your vehicle owner s manual as well as these instructions for child restraint installation NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED e NEVER LEAVE A CHILD RESTRAINT UNSECURED IN YOUR VEHICLE An unsecured child restraint can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn sudden stop or crash Remove it or make sure that it is securely belted in the vehicle If not using LATCH and tether make sure LATCH and tether connectors are properly stored on back of seat e REPLACE THE CHILD RESTRAINT AFTER AN ACCIDENT OF ANY KIND An accident can cause damage to the child restraint that you cannot see e STOP USING CHILD RESTRAINT AND THROW IT AWAY after the date molded onto the bottom of the child restraint as shown DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturer
25. ut Reinsert crotch strap in the desired position Make sure crotch strap is not twisted when reinserting into slot Pull up on it to make sure it is secure 26 5 The harness straps must go into the slots even with or just above the shoulders If straps are in proper slots go to page 31 6 To adjust harness straps a Turn seat around so you will have access to the rear of the seat b From the rear of the seat remove straps from metal junction plate 27 7 Pull strap ends through slots at front of seat and reinsert them in the desired slots Check that the straps are not twisted on each side of the seat Remove body support when not using harness in the lowest slot position MAKE SURE harness straps oP are inserted into the same slots Ve A 28 8 Use plastic strap guides as a guide to feed the harness up over the red rollers Make sure straps to feed straps OVER red rollers MUST and plastic strap guides go over Make sure that the tether strap red rollers does not interfere when changing the harness strap height positions 9 If the straps are not fed OVER the red rollers the assembly is incorrect and MUST be corrected before using child restraint 10 Reassemble straps onto metal junction plate exactly as shown Check that straps are completely within the slots and that they are not twisted 29 11 Check that the straps are inserted at the
26. xtend foot as shown 2 To set seat to upright position pull recline handle out and tilt seat foward to retract foot O 60 22 0 Care and Maintenance e 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 or replace Do not immerse the straps in water Doing so may weaken the straps e Buckle and harness adjuster lever clean with a damp cloth e Never lubricate the buckle If buckle or harness adjuster sticks or will not remain tight check for foreign objects such as food dirt etc Remove objects with tweezers and or clean with a cotton swab If you cannot get the harness to remain tight with the buckle securely locked do not use this child restraint Call Graco at 1 800 345 4109 to purchase a replacement harness or buckle 61 23 0 To Remove Seat Cover Seat Cover clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If necessary cover may be removed for cleaning 1 Remove harness and crotch straps see Section 12 0 Harness Removal p 38 2 Remove elastic loops from seat as indicated in and 3 Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH 4 To put the seat cover back on reverse preceding instructions Hook and loop
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