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Car Seat/Booster Seat Owner's Manual READ THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CAR SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. © 2006 Graco ISPB007BE 10/06 US 1 Do not install or use this car seat until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.
Car Seat/Booster Seat Owner's Manual READ THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CAR SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. © 2006 Graco ISPB007BE 10/06 US 1 Do not install or use this car seat until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.
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...Built-In Harness 10 4.2.2 WITHOUT Built-In Harness 10 5.0 Car Seat Location 11-17 5.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements 11 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 12 5.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems . . . . .12 5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 14 6.0 Using Car Seat With Built-In Harness . . .18-27 6.1 Positioning ... Lap/Shoulder Belt 22 6.2.2 With LATCH 24 6.3 Securing Your Child in the Car Seat . . . . . .26 7.0 Using Car Seat Without Built-In Harness . . .28-30 7.1 Harness Removal 29 7.2 Securing Child and Booster Seat in Vehicle 30 8.0 Additional Information 31-34 8.1 Using the Tether 31 8.2 ...
...Built-In Harness 10 4.2.2 WITHOUT Built-In Harness 10 5.0 Car Seat Location 11-17 5.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements 11 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 12 5.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems . . . . .12 5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 14 6.0 Using Car Seat With Built-In Harness . . .18-27 6.1 Positioning ... Lap/Shoulder Belt 22 6.2.2 With LATCH 24 6.3 Securing Your Child in the Car Seat . . . . . .26 7.0 Using Car Seat Without Built-In Harness . . .28-30 7.1 Harness Removal 29 7.2 Securing Child and Booster Seat in Vehicle 30 8.0 Additional Information 31-34 8.1 Using the Tether 31 8.2 ...
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... a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Your child's safety depends on you installing and using LATCH. 5. Many seat belts are NOT safe to restrain both the car seat and your own, it is very important to figure out on : 1. Properly securing your child in your child. 3. Selecting ...a suitable location for your vehicle. 4. Inserting the harness straps (if needed) in the proper slots for the car seat in the car seat. 3 Properly routing the vehicle seat belt or properly using this car seat, even though they can easily be threaded through or around the...
... a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Your child's safety depends on you installing and using LATCH. 5. Many seat belts are NOT safe to restrain both the car seat and your own, it is very important to figure out on : 1. Properly securing your child in your child. 3. Selecting ...a suitable location for your vehicle. 4. Inserting the harness straps (if needed) in the proper slots for the car seat in the car seat. 3 Properly routing the vehicle seat belt or properly using this car seat, even though they can easily be threaded through or around the...
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... Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Car Seat Please fill in (date) can be found on a sticker on a ... 1-800-345-4109 or register online at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to : Graco Children's Products Inc. 150 Oaklands Blvd. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at www.gracobaby.com 2.2 Recall Information • Call...we may have your name, address, model number and manufacturing date to http://www.NHTSA.gov • Graco: 1-800-345-4109 or www.gracobaby.com 2.3 If You Need Help Please contact our Customer Service ...
... Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Car Seat Please fill in (date) can be found on a sticker on a ... 1-800-345-4109 or register online at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to : Graco Children's Products Inc. 150 Oaklands Blvd. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at www.gracobaby.com 2.2 Recall Information • Call...we may have your name, address, model number and manufacturing date to http://www.NHTSA.gov • Graco: 1-800-345-4109 or www.gracobaby.com 2.3 If You Need Help Please contact our Customer Service ...
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.... **Vehicles are now (or can be used properly with tether anchor points behind some seats. When used IN PLACE of the car seat. The system is stored on the back of vehicle belt if vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points. Please refer to use ...& Tether Storage bars LATCH Connector Metal junction plate Tether clip Tether strap** Owner's manual storage compartment - LATCH may ONLY be ) equipped with the vehicle seat belt, a tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. ***United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a new system for LATCH ...
.... **Vehicles are now (or can be used properly with tether anchor points behind some seats. When used IN PLACE of the car seat. The system is stored on the back of vehicle belt if vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points. Please refer to use ...& Tether Storage bars LATCH Connector Metal junction plate Tether clip Tether strap** Owner's manual storage compartment - LATCH may ONLY be ) equipped with the vehicle seat belt, a tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. ***United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a new system for LATCH ...
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... AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL. If an air bag inflates, it . • FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CAR SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. DO NOT let others install or use the... car seat unless they understand how to your child is not properly secured in a crash. For a vehicle with great force and cause serious injury or death to ...
... AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL. If an air bag inflates, it . • FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CAR SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. DO NOT let others install or use the... car seat unless they understand how to your child is not properly secured in a crash. For a vehicle with great force and cause serious injury or death to ...
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... CONFORMS to someone else without the harness, this manual. • NEVER USE A SECOND-HAND CAR SEAT or a car seat whose history you do not know. 8 An unsecured car seat can cause damage to the car seat that it or make sure LATCH connectors are properly stored on back of any accessories or parts supplied... If not using LATCH, make sure that you cannot see. • STOP USING CAR SEAT AND THROW IT AWAY after the date molded into the back of the car seat. • DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CAR SEAT or use in Aircraft ONLY when used as a booster without also giving them this restraint...
... CONFORMS to someone else without the harness, this manual. • NEVER USE A SECOND-HAND CAR SEAT or a car seat whose history you do not know. 8 An unsecured car seat can cause damage to the car seat that it or make sure LATCH connectors are properly stored on back of any accessories or parts supplied... If not using LATCH, make sure that you cannot see. • STOP USING CAR SEAT AND THROW IT AWAY after the date molded into the back of the car seat. • DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CAR SEAT or use in Aircraft ONLY when used as a booster without also giving them this restraint...
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Instructions for your child. Be sure you are using the car seat in the correct mode and with the correct features for the use of this car seat and your vehicle's seat belt differ greatly depending on the size of your child. 9 4.2 Height and Weight Limitations FAILURE TO USE CAR SEAT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD'S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Instructions for your child. Be sure you are using the car seat in the correct mode and with the correct features for the use of this car seat and your vehicle's seat belt differ greatly depending on the size of your child. 9 4.2 Height and Weight Limitations FAILURE TO USE CAR SEAT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD'S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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Whenever possible secure the car seat in your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-800-345-4109. • Children are safer when properly restrained in harness. • The vehicle seat must face forward. • Front of car seat must not hang over edge of the seat directly behind the front seats. Some vehicles do not have...
Whenever possible secure the car seat in your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-800-345-4109. • Children are safer when properly restrained in harness. • The vehicle seat must face forward. • Front of car seat must not hang over edge of the seat directly behind the front seats. Some vehicles do not have...
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... unsafe belt systems if your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-800-345-4109. 5.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THE CAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CAR SEAT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. If you are safe to use... the vehicle owners manual for LATCH locations. • Lap Belts with LATCH anchor points. NEVER USE unsafe belt systems. Please refer to these systems; 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CAR SEAT.
... unsafe belt systems if your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-800-345-4109. 5.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THE CAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CAR SEAT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. If you are safe to use... the vehicle owners manual for LATCH locations. • Lap Belts with LATCH anchor points. NEVER USE unsafe belt systems. Please refer to these systems; 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CAR SEAT.
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Tighten the belt by pulling on the car seat. 14 For Built-in your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to vehicle ... on the excess belt. • Lap Belts with LATCH anchor points. 5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR CAR SEAT, IF the seat location meets all other requirements of the following vehicle belt systems if your vehicle owner's manual. LATCH can be used in place of these...
Tighten the belt by pulling on the car seat. 14 For Built-in your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to vehicle ... on the excess belt. • Lap Belts with LATCH anchor points. 5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR CAR SEAT, IF the seat location meets all other requirements of the following vehicle belt systems if your vehicle owner's manual. LATCH can be used in place of these...
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...be converted in another way as described in your vehicle Locking clip owner's manual. You must use the locking clip provided with the car seat, unless your vehicle's seat belt can be converted to loosen. Belt is buckled, this type of the belt. With OR Without Built-in Harness • Combination...with Locking Latch Plate Once it is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down hard on the car seat. • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate This belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the ...
...be converted in another way as described in your vehicle Locking clip owner's manual. You must use the locking clip provided with the car seat, unless your vehicle's seat belt can be converted to loosen. Belt is buckled, this type of the belt. With OR Without Built-in Harness • Combination...with Locking Latch Plate Once it is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down hard on the car seat. • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate This belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the ...
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Unbuckle the belt without allowing it 's tab on the back of seat. Ê ½" (1.25 cm) 16 Rebuckle belt. Check that lap belt does not move by pushing down on the shoulder belt. 2. Store under it to slip. 3. While pushing down hard on the car seat and pulling hard on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. Connect lap and shoulder belts as shown Ê. 4. To Install Locking Clip: 1. Remove locking clip when not using car seat. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure. Tighten the buckled belt by pulling hard.
Unbuckle the belt without allowing it 's tab on the back of seat. Ê ½" (1.25 cm) 16 Rebuckle belt. Check that lap belt does not move by pushing down on the shoulder belt. 2. Store under it to slip. 3. While pushing down hard on the car seat and pulling hard on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. Connect lap and shoulder belts as shown Ê. 4. To Install Locking Clip: 1. Remove locking clip when not using car seat. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure. Tighten the buckled belt by pulling hard.
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... may be visible at the vehicle seat crease. They may have one of the anchor symbols as shown above Ì or Í. With LATCH Newer vehicles have different LATCH locations. If not visible, they may be marked with a car seat. Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points Vehicle... Lower Anchor Points Vehicle Seat Crease Check vehicle owner's manual for use LATCH on a car seat in a passenger vehicle. ONLY use with the symbol below Ë. ËÌ...
... may be visible at the vehicle seat crease. They may have one of the anchor symbols as shown above Ì or Í. With LATCH Newer vehicles have different LATCH locations. If not visible, they may be marked with a car seat. Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points Vehicle... Lower Anchor Points Vehicle Seat Crease Check vehicle owner's manual for use LATCH on a car seat in a passenger vehicle. ONLY use with the symbol below Ë. ËÌ...
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It lies in the seat. 18 Unbuckle harness straps Ë. 3. It does not press on the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position. 1. Place child in a ... harness clip Ê. Ê Ë 2. A snug strap should not allow any slack. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. 6.0 Using Car Seat WITH Built-in Harness 6.1 Positioning the Harness Straps FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR...
It lies in the seat. 18 Unbuckle harness straps Ë. 3. It does not press on the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position. 1. Place child in a ... harness clip Ê. Ê Ë 2. A snug strap should not allow any slack. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. 6.0 Using Car Seat WITH Built-in Harness 6.1 Positioning the Harness Straps FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR...
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Harness Adjustment Ì Loosen the harness straps by fully pushing in the red adjustment button on the front of the seat and pulling the straps out at the shoulders as shown Ì. (See also Section 6.3, Securing Your Child in the Car Seat, page 26.) REMEMBER to check the shoulder and crotch straps as your child grows and move them to the next position when necessary. 21 11.
Harness Adjustment Ì Loosen the harness straps by fully pushing in the red adjustment button on the front of the seat and pulling the straps out at the shoulders as shown Ì. (See also Section 6.3, Securing Your Child in the Car Seat, page 26.) REMEMBER to check the shoulder and crotch straps as your child grows and move them to the next position when necessary. 21 11.
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...: For Lap/Shoulder belt For Lap-only belt 3. Carefully follow these instructions and those in Your Vehicle FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CAR SEAT IN THE VEHICLE INCREASES THE CHILD'S RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Buckle the ... See Section 8.2, Storing LATCH, page 32. 1. The vehicle belt should not be sure your vehicle owner's manual to be twisted or turned. 22 6.2 Securing the Car Seat in your car seat is properly located, positioned, and held tightly at all times. 6.2.1 With a Vehicle Lap or Lap/Shoulder Belt: Store LATCH.
...: For Lap/Shoulder belt For Lap-only belt 3. Carefully follow these instructions and those in Your Vehicle FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CAR SEAT IN THE VEHICLE INCREASES THE CHILD'S RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Buckle the ... See Section 8.2, Storing LATCH, page 32. 1. The vehicle belt should not be sure your vehicle owner's manual to be twisted or turned. 22 6.2 Securing the Car Seat in your car seat is properly located, positioned, and held tightly at all times. 6.2.1 With a Vehicle Lap or Lap/Shoulder Belt: Store LATCH.
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... 8.1 Using the Tether, page 31. When not using the tether, hook it now. If car seat is not secure or loose, repeat procedure OR find another location for the seat, see Section 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements, pp. 12-17, or your knee or free hand in place, secure it on...For more information on the back of the car seat Ê. Then pull and tighten the vehicle belt. Safety Check for your child. Car seat must stay tight. Twist and pull car seat front to back and left to right to hold seat in the middle of the seat. 6. 4. If you drive with your vehicle...
... 8.1 Using the Tether, page 31. When not using the tether, hook it now. If car seat is not secure or loose, repeat procedure OR find another location for the seat, see Section 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements, pp. 12-17, or your knee or free hand in place, secure it on...For more information on the back of the car seat Ê. Then pull and tighten the vehicle belt. Safety Check for your child. Car seat must stay tight. Twist and pull car seat front to back and left to right to hold seat in the middle of the seat. 6. 4. If you drive with your vehicle...
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Tighten LATCH by the manufacturer Í. 24 Thread LATCH through the belt path normally used for the vehicle seat belt Ê. Pull firmly on car seat and pulling the adjustment belt Ì. Í 6. Place the car seat firmly against the back of installation, extend LATCH to its maximum length. 2. Hook LATCH Connectors to be twisted. Ë...
Tighten LATCH by the manufacturer Í. 24 Thread LATCH through the belt path normally used for the vehicle seat belt Ê. Pull firmly on car seat and pulling the adjustment belt Ì. Í 6. Place the car seat firmly against the back of installation, extend LATCH to its maximum length. 2. Hook LATCH Connectors to be twisted. Ë...
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See Section 8.1 Using the Tether, page 31. If car seat is secure Î. Twist and pull car seat front to back and left to right to check that seat is not secure, repeat procedure OR find another location for Secure Installation Î Perform this test every time you drive with ...belt must be very tight. Car seat must stay tight. When not using the tether, hook it on the tether storage bar on the back of the seat using the tether strap. Safety Check for the seat, see Section 5.0 Car Seat Location, pp. 11-17. 25 All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Secure...
See Section 8.1 Using the Tether, page 31. If car seat is secure Î. Twist and pull car seat front to back and left to right to check that seat is not secure, repeat procedure OR find another location for Secure Installation Î Perform this test every time you drive with ...belt must be very tight. Car seat must stay tight. When not using the tether, hook it on the tether storage bar on the back of the seat using the tether strap. Safety Check for the seat, see Section 5.0 Car Seat Location, pp. 11-17. 25 All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Secure...