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... for Use as Infant Restraint 8 3.2 Warning for Use With a Stroller 10 3.3 Additional Warnings for Use as Carrier 11 3.4 Height and Weight Limits 12 4.0 Features and Components 13-19 4.1 Adjusting Handle 16 4.2 Removing and Attaching Seat 16 4.3 Attaching Canopy 17 4.4 Head Support (on certain models 18 4.5 Cold Weather Boot (on certain models 19 4.6 Harness Covers (on certain models 19 5.0 Using Infant Restraint 20-25 5.1 Positioning Harness Straps 20 5.2 Securing Child in Infant Restraint...
... for Use as Infant Restraint 8 3.2 Warning for Use With a Stroller 10 3.3 Additional Warnings for Use as Carrier 11 3.4 Height and Weight Limits 12 4.0 Features and Components 13-19 4.1 Adjusting Handle 16 4.2 Removing and Attaching Seat 16 4.3 Attaching Canopy 17 4.4 Head Support (on certain models 18 4.5 Cold Weather Boot (on certain models 19 4.6 Harness Covers (on certain models 19 5.0 Using Infant Restraint 20-25 5.1 Positioning Harness Straps 20 5.2 Securing Child in Infant Restraint...
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...-32 6.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements 26 6.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 27 6.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 28 6.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 29 6.3 LATCH Locations 32 7.0 How to Install the Infant Restraint/Base 33-40 7.1 Installing the Infant Restraint Without Base Using Vehicle Belt 33 7.2 Installing the Infant Restraint and Base Using Vehicle Belt 34 7.3 Using LATCH to Install Base 37 7.4 Reclining Infant Restraint/Base 38 8.0 Additional Information 41-43 8.1 Airplane Use 41 8.2 Storing LATCH 41 8.3 Cleaning and Maintenance 42 Replacement Parts...
...-32 6.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements 26 6.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 27 6.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 28 6.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 29 6.3 LATCH Locations 32 7.0 How to Install the Infant Restraint/Base 33-40 7.1 Installing the Infant Restraint Without Base Using Vehicle Belt 33 7.2 Installing the Infant Restraint and Base Using Vehicle Belt 34 7.3 Using LATCH to Install Base 37 7.4 Reclining Infant Restraint/Base 38 8.0 Additional Information 41-43 8.1 Airplane Use 41 8.2 Storing LATCH 41 8.3 Cleaning and Maintenance 42 Replacement Parts...
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Properly reclining the infant restraint. 7. Properly routing the vehicle seat belt or LATCH. 6. Properly securing the infant restraint in the vehicle using a seat belt designed to use with infant restraints, even though they can easily be threaded through the infant restraint! 5 Many seat belts are NOT safe to restrain an infant restraint or by using LATCH. 5.
Properly reclining the infant restraint. 7. Properly routing the vehicle seat belt or LATCH. 6. Properly securing the infant restraint in the vehicle using a seat belt designed to use with infant restraints, even though they can easily be threaded through the infant restraint! 5 Many seat belts are NOT safe to restrain an infant restraint or by using LATCH. 5.
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... about side air bags and infant restraint installation. 8 Check vehicle ownerÊ s manual for Use as Infant Restraint • DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNERÊ S MANUAL. DO NOT let others install or use the infant restraint unless they understand how to your child is not properly secured in...
... about side air bags and infant restraint installation. 8 Check vehicle ownerÊ s manual for Use as Infant Restraint • DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNERÊ S MANUAL. DO NOT let others install or use the infant restraint unless they understand how to your child is not properly secured in...
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... parts supplied by other difficulties in an infant restraint. An unsecured infant restraint or base can cause damage to your vehicle ownerÊ s manual as well as pre-term babies or those who have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your child has special needs, we recommend that you have tested positive for infant restraint installation. • NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD...
... parts supplied by other difficulties in an infant restraint. An unsecured infant restraint or base can cause damage to your vehicle ownerÊ s manual as well as pre-term babies or those who have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your child has special needs, we recommend that you have tested positive for infant restraint installation. • NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD...
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.... • Never use a cut, frayed or damaged infant restraint harness, vehicle seat belt or LATCH belt. • THE INFANT RESTRAINT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN. Refer to stroller ownerÊ s manual for use in serious injury or death. 10 DO NOT use a GracoÊ s infant restraint with other manufacturerÊ s strollers. • NEVER USE INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS.
.... • Never use a cut, frayed or damaged infant restraint harness, vehicle seat belt or LATCH belt. • THE INFANT RESTRAINT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN. Refer to stroller ownerÊ s manual for use in serious injury or death. 10 DO NOT use a GracoÊ s infant restraint with other manufacturerÊ s strollers. • NEVER USE INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS.
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...surfaces. • STRANGULATION HAZARD: Child can strangle in carrier when straps are loose or undone. 3.3 Additional Warnings for Use as hood strings, pacifier cords, etc. Always use harness. KEEP STRINGS AND CORDS AWAY FROM CHILD. Strings and cords can strangle a child. DO NOT place carrier near edges...on floor/ground. Never leave child in loose restraint straps. DO NOT place items with a string around a childÊ s neck, such as Carrier • FALL HAZARD: ChildÊ s movements can roll over the carrier. BE SURE handle locks into position before lifting carrier. ...
...surfaces. • STRANGULATION HAZARD: Child can strangle in carrier when straps are loose or undone. 3.3 Additional Warnings for Use as hood strings, pacifier cords, etc. Always use harness. KEEP STRINGS AND CORDS AWAY FROM CHILD. Strings and cords can strangle a child. DO NOT place carrier near edges...on floor/ground. Never leave child in loose restraint straps. DO NOT place items with a string around a childÊ s neck, such as Carrier • FALL HAZARD: ChildÊ s movements can roll over the carrier. BE SURE handle locks into position before lifting carrier. ...
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Lock-off BASE Vehicle belt/LATCH path Knob for Adjustable Foot Adjustable Foot LATCH Storage Bars (underneath) LATCH Adjustment Belt LATCH Connector United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a new system for LATCH locations. 15 Please refer to vehicle ownerÊ s manual for installing car seats in vehicles. The system is called LATCH. * LATCH may be used IN PLACE of vehicle belt ONLY if vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points.
Lock-off BASE Vehicle belt/LATCH path Knob for Adjustable Foot Adjustable Foot LATCH Storage Bars (underneath) LATCH Adjustment Belt LATCH Connector United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a new system for LATCH locations. 15 Please refer to vehicle ownerÊ s manual for installing car seats in vehicles. The system is called LATCH. * LATCH may be used IN PLACE of vehicle belt ONLY if vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points.
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..., Position B,C: are convenience positions, Position D: is locked firmly in position. Carrying A B C D Sitting 4.2 Removing and Attaching Infant Restraint To remove, squeeze release handle at back of infant restraint and lift out of handle . 2. Push and pull on the handle to be sure it is latched firmly into base. 4.1 Adjusting Handle 1. Pull up on both...
..., Position B,C: are convenience positions, Position D: is locked firmly in position. Carrying A B C D Sitting 4.2 Removing and Attaching Infant Restraint To remove, squeeze release handle at back of infant restraint and lift out of handle . 2. Push and pull on the handle to be sure it is latched firmly into base. 4.1 Adjusting Handle 1. Pull up on both...
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...; Removing and Attaching Seat‰ , page. 16. 2. If the harness straps must be adjusted: remove child from base and rotate handle down to the proper harness slots by doing the following instructions. 1. Determine which pair of harness slots are even with or just below your child according to the following : Use harness slots even with or just below childÊ s shoulders 20 5.1 Positioning Harness Straps 5.0 Using Infant Restraint...
...; Removing and Attaching Seat‰ , page. 16. 2. If the harness straps must be adjusted: remove child from base and rotate handle down to the proper harness slots by doing the following instructions. 1. Determine which pair of harness slots are even with or just below your child according to the following : Use harness slots even with or just below childÊ s shoulders 20 5.1 Positioning Harness Straps 5.0 Using Infant Restraint...
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... away from the neck . CHECK that harness straps are flat and snug on the harness clip should not allow any slack. b) CHECK that the harness is snug. It does not press on harness adjustment strap to pinch the harness if it is snug. 5. Pull on the childÊ s flesh gracobaby.com or push the childÊ s body into an unnatural position ...
... away from the neck . CHECK that harness straps are flat and snug on the harness clip should not allow any slack. b) CHECK that the harness is snug. It does not press on harness adjustment strap to pinch the harness if it is snug. 5. Pull on the childÊ s flesh gracobaby.com or push the childÊ s body into an unnatural position ...
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... you are not safe to use look very much like seat belts that will not lock in a sudden stop or crash. 6.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE INFANT RESTRAINT. These seats can fold down without having to release a lock or latch of the seat belts that are unsure, consult your vehicle ownerÊ s manual or call Graco at 1-800-345...
... you are not safe to use look very much like seat belts that will not lock in a sudden stop or crash. 6.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE INFANT RESTRAINT. These seats can fold down without having to release a lock or latch of the seat belts that are unsure, consult your vehicle ownerÊ s manual or call Graco at 1-800-345...
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... place of vehicle seat belts. Do not allow the button to secure the lap belt or lap/shoulder belt. Manually Adjusted When buckled, the belt is tightened manually by pulling on the excess belt while pushing down hard on the belt. Please refer to vehicle ownerÊ s manual for installation instructions when using the base to install the infant restraint, you must ALWAYS use the Lock-off to interfere...
... place of vehicle seat belts. Do not allow the button to secure the lap belt or lap/shoulder belt. Manually Adjusted When buckled, the belt is tightened manually by pulling on the excess belt while pushing down hard on the belt. Please refer to vehicle ownerÊ s manual for installation instructions when using the base to install the infant restraint, you must ALWAYS use the Lock-off to interfere...
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.... Unbuckle the belt without the base unless your vehicle owner's manual. Connect lap and shoulder belts with base) 1/2 inch 1. Tighten the buckled belt by pulling and pushing hard on the shoulder belt. 2. You must use with locking clip as described in another way as shown and . 4. Rebuckle belt. Plate This belt MUST be Locking clip converted in your vehicle's seat belt can be converted to slip...
.... Unbuckle the belt without the base unless your vehicle owner's manual. Connect lap and shoulder belts with base) 1/2 inch 1. Tighten the buckled belt by pulling and pushing hard on the shoulder belt. 2. You must use with locking clip as described in another way as shown and . 4. Rebuckle belt. Plate This belt MUST be Locking clip converted in your vehicle's seat belt can be converted to slip...
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... and is on pages 26-32. If a front passenger seat is attached to the infant restraint, can be used (see air bag warning, page 8), slide the vehicle seat rearward as far as possible from the dashboard. 7.0 How to Install the Infant Restraint/Base 7.1 Installing the Infant Restraint Without Base Using Vehicle Belt You must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle...
... and is on pages 26-32. If a front passenger seat is attached to the infant restraint, can be used (see air bag warning, page 8), slide the vehicle seat rearward as far as possible from the dashboard. 7.0 How to Install the Infant Restraint/Base 7.1 Installing the Infant Restraint Without Base Using Vehicle Belt You must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle...
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... and over the lock-off 2. Refer to secure both belts of the lap or lap/shoulder belt. 1. Buckle the vehicle belt. dT.he seat 4. 3. To create a secure installation, push down hard with your free hand on tightening your vehicle ownerÊ s manual and the instructions in „ 6.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems‰ , page.29-31, on the infant restraint...
... and over the lock-off 2. Refer to secure both belts of the lap or lap/shoulder belt. 1. Buckle the vehicle belt. dT.he seat 4. 3. To create a secure installation, push down hard with your free hand on tightening your vehicle ownerÊ s manual and the instructions in „ 6.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems‰ , page.29-31, on the infant restraint...
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...foot and place a rolled towel under the infant restraint until ONLY blue shows. Readjust the vehicle seat belt as necessary to secure the infant restraint firmly in the level indicator when the infant restraint is still orange in the vehicle seat. 39 Turn the knob counter... the foot . To Adjust Recline on the vehicle seat then place a rolled towel under the foot until ONLY blue shows. When using only the infant restraint, if there is resting on Base: Turn the knob clockwise to the desired setting to raise the foot .
...foot and place a rolled towel under the infant restraint until ONLY blue shows. Readjust the vehicle seat belt as necessary to secure the infant restraint firmly in the level indicator when the infant restraint is still orange in the vehicle seat. 39 Turn the knob counter... the foot . To Adjust Recline on the vehicle seat then place a rolled towel under the foot until ONLY blue shows. When using only the infant restraint, if there is resting on Base: Turn the knob clockwise to the desired setting to raise the foot .
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... seat belt does not hold the infant restraint securely. 8.2 Storing LATCH 1. For ease of infant restraint base . 3. Notify the airline ahead of base 41 Locate the storage bars on board. Follow the flight attendants instructions about infant restraint placement. 8.0 Additional Information 8.1 Airplane Use When installing in an airplane using the shell only installing follow the same instructions as in forward-facing aircraft seat...
... seat belt does not hold the infant restraint securely. 8.2 Storing LATCH 1. For ease of infant restraint base . 3. Notify the airline ahead of base 41 Locate the storage bars on board. Follow the flight attendants instructions about infant restraint placement. 8.0 Additional Information 8.1 Airplane Use When installing in an airplane using the shell only installing follow the same instructions as in forward-facing aircraft seat...
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... NOT USE INFANT RESTRAINT without seat pad. ! Use an infant restraint mat, towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery. ! CONTINUOUS USE OF INFANT RESTRAINT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE SEAT. INFANT RESTRAINT METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS may weaken the harness straps. ! DO NOT USE BLEACH OR DETERGENT which may be spot cleaned or replaced. NEVER iron the harness straps. ! NEVER USE A SECOND-HAND INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE or an infant restraint...
... NOT USE INFANT RESTRAINT without seat pad. ! Use an infant restraint mat, towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery. ! CONTINUOUS USE OF INFANT RESTRAINT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE SEAT. INFANT RESTRAINT METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS may weaken the harness straps. ! DO NOT USE BLEACH OR DETERGENT which may be spot cleaned or replaced. NEVER iron the harness straps. ! NEVER USE A SECOND-HAND INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE or an infant restraint...
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Replacement Parts 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 44
Replacement Parts 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 44