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... Other Users 4-5 2.0 Registration Information 6-7 2.1 Register Your Infant Restraint 6 2.2 Recall Information 6 2.3 If You Need Help 7 3.0 Features and Components 8-14 3.1 Removing and Attaching Base 10 3.2 Adjusting Handle 10 3.3 Attaching Canopy 11 3.4 Head Support (on certain models 12 3.5 Seat Pad Assembly (certains models 13 3.6 Cold Weather Boot (certain models 14 3.7 Harness Covers (certain models 14 4.0 Important Information 15-19 4.1 Warnings for Use as Infant Restraint 15 4.2 Warning for Use With a Stroller 17...
... Other Users 4-5 2.0 Registration Information 6-7 2.1 Register Your Infant Restraint 6 2.2 Recall Information 6 2.3 If You Need Help 7 3.0 Features and Components 8-14 3.1 Removing and Attaching Base 10 3.2 Adjusting Handle 10 3.3 Attaching Canopy 11 3.4 Head Support (on certain models 12 3.5 Seat Pad Assembly (certains models 13 3.6 Cold Weather Boot (certain models 14 3.7 Harness Covers (certain models 14 4.0 Important Information 15-19 4.1 Warnings for Use as Infant Restraint 15 4.2 Warning for Use With a Stroller 17...
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5.0 Infant Restraint Location 20-25 5.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements 20 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 21 5.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 22 5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 23 5.3 LATCH Locations 25 6.0 Using Infant Restraint 26-36 6.1 Positioning Harness Straps 26 6.2 Securing Child in Infant Restraint 28 6.3 Installing the Infant Restraint/Base Using Vehicle Belt . . .30 6.4 Using LATCH to Install Base 33 6.5 Reclining Infant Restraint/Base 34 7.0 Additional Information 37-38 7.1 Airplane Use 37 7.2 Storing LATCH 37 7.3 Cleaning and Maintenance 38 Replacement Parts 40 3
5.0 Infant Restraint Location 20-25 5.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements 20 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 21 5.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 22 5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 23 5.3 LATCH Locations 25 6.0 Using Infant Restraint 26-36 6.1 Positioning Harness Straps 26 6.2 Securing Child in Infant Restraint 28 6.3 Installing the Infant Restraint/Base Using Vehicle Belt . . .30 6.4 Using LATCH to Install Base 33 6.5 Reclining Infant Restraint/Base 34 7.0 Additional Information 37-38 7.1 Airplane Use 37 7.2 Storing LATCH 37 7.3 Cleaning and Maintenance 38 Replacement Parts 40 3
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Properly securing the infant restraint in a rear-facing position. 5. Properly reclining the infant restraint. 7. Properly routing the vehicle seat belt or LATCH. 6. Placing infant restraint/base 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. 4.
Properly securing the infant restraint in a rear-facing position. 5. Properly reclining the infant restraint. 7. Properly routing the vehicle seat belt or LATCH. 6. Placing infant restraint/base 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. 4.
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... your infant restraint. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to be reached in a recall. 2.0 Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Infant Restraint Please fill in (date) can be found on a label underneath your name, address and model/serial numbers to the seat cover...
... your infant restraint. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to be reached in a recall. 2.0 Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Infant Restraint Please fill in (date) can be found on a label underneath your name, address and model/serial numbers to the seat cover...
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You will need to the side of the infant restraint, and indicates whether or not the infant restraint is properly reclined. The locking clip is stored on the bottom of vehicle seat belts. 9 Harness tightener Level indicator* Owner's manual pocket REAR VIEW Canopy Release handle Harness slot Attachment latch *Level Indicator **Locking Clip Locking clip** The level indicator is attached to use it with certain types of the infant restraint.
You will need to the side of the infant restraint, and indicates whether or not the infant restraint is properly reclined. The locking clip is stored on the bottom of vehicle seat belts. 9 Harness tightener Level indicator* Owner's manual pocket REAR VIEW Canopy Release handle Harness slot Attachment latch *Level Indicator **Locking Clip Locking clip** The level indicator is attached to use it with certain types of the infant restraint.
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... B,C,D: are convenience positions, Position E: is the sitting position, NEVER use positions B or C in place . 3. Pull up on both sides of seat and lift infant restraint from base as shown . 3.1 Removing and Attaching Base To remove infant restraint, squeeze handle at back of handle . 2. Press handle adjustment buttons on infant restraint to lock handle in the vehicle.
... B,C,D: are convenience positions, Position E: is the sitting position, NEVER use positions B or C in place . 3. Pull up on both sides of seat and lift infant restraint from base as shown . 3.1 Removing and Attaching Base To remove infant restraint, squeeze handle at back of handle . 2. Press handle adjustment buttons on infant restraint to lock handle in the vehicle.
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3.6 Cold Weather Boot (on shoulders. • Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with a cold weather boot. To use, wrap elastic around bottom of seat and place both elastic loops around vehicle belt hooks as shown . 3.7 Harness Covers (on certain models) To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: • Always make sure shoulder straps are threaded through slots and properly positioned on certain models) Some models come with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. 14
3.6 Cold Weather Boot (on shoulders. • Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with a cold weather boot. To use, wrap elastic around bottom of seat and place both elastic loops around vehicle belt hooks as shown . 3.7 Harness Covers (on certain models) To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: • Always make sure shoulder straps are threaded through slots and properly positioned on certain models) Some models come with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. 14
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... IN A REAR-FACING POSITION when using it . • FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Check vehicle owner'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...
... IN A REAR-FACING POSITION when using it . • FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Check vehicle owner'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...
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... SEATING POSITIONS. Remove it is securely belted in an infant restraint. An accident can be thrown around and may be at increased risk of the infant restraint. • DO NOT MODIFY YOUR INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE or use any accessories or parts supplied by other difficulties in the vehicle. If your child and recommend the proper infant restraint or car bed before using...
... SEATING POSITIONS. Remove it is securely belted in an infant restraint. An accident can be thrown around and may be at increased risk of the infant restraint. • DO NOT MODIFY YOUR INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE or use any accessories or parts supplied by other difficulties in the vehicle. If your child and recommend the proper infant restraint or car bed before using...
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... Graco's infant car seat with other manufacturer's strollers may result in motor vehicles and aircraft. • NEVER GIVE THIS INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE to someone else without also giving them this manual. • NEVER USE A SECOND-HAND INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE or an infant restraint whose history you do not know. 4.2 Warning for use a cut, frayed or damaged infant restraint harness or vehicle seat belt or LATCH belt...
... Graco's infant car seat with other manufacturer's strollers may result in motor vehicles and aircraft. • NEVER GIVE THIS INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE to someone else without also giving them this manual. • NEVER USE A SECOND-HAND INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE or an infant restraint whose history you do not know. 4.2 Warning for use a cut, frayed or damaged infant restraint harness or vehicle seat belt or LATCH belt...
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... place items with a string around a child's neck, such as Carrier • FALL HAZARD: Child's movements can strangle a child. NEVER place carrier in the top of countertops, tables or other soft surfaces. • STRANGULATION HAZARD: Child can strangle in carrier when straps are loose or undone. DO NOT hang strings on floor/ground. Always use harness, never leave child in...
... place items with a string around a child's neck, such as Carrier • FALL HAZARD: Child's movements can strangle a child. NEVER place carrier in the top of countertops, tables or other soft surfaces. • STRANGULATION HAZARD: Child can strangle in carrier when straps are loose or undone. DO NOT hang strings on floor/ground. Always use harness, never leave child in...
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... vehicle owner's manual or call Graco at 1-800-345-4109. • Whenever possible, secure the infant restraint in the front seat. See "4.1 Warnings for this infant restraint. An adult should ride in a vehicle seating location that can be safe for Use as Infant Restraint", p.15. 20 If the driver is no passenger-side air bag and all of the other vehicle seat and seat belt...
... vehicle owner's manual or call Graco at 1-800-345-4109. • Whenever possible, secure the infant restraint in the front seat. See "4.1 Warnings for this infant restraint. An adult should ride in a vehicle seating location that can be safe for Use as Infant Restraint", p.15. 20 If the driver is no passenger-side air bag and all of the other vehicle seat and seat belt...
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... NOT use seats that can fly forward and strike the child in an upright position. If you are unsure, consult your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco at 1-800-345-4109. 21 some kind. These seats can fold down without having to release a lock or latch of some of the seat belts that are not safe to use look very much like seat belts...
... NOT use seats that can fly forward and strike the child in an upright position. If you are unsure, consult your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco at 1-800-345-4109. 21 some kind. These seats can fold down without having to release a lock or latch of some of the seat belts that are not safe to use look very much like seat belts...
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.../Shoulder Belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The automatic locking retractor will not allow the lap portion of the vehicle belt system. 5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR INFANT RESTRAINT, IF the seat location meets all other requirements of these instructions and those in place of the belt to loosen. Manually Adjusted When buckled, the belt is...
.../Shoulder Belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The automatic locking retractor will not allow the lap portion of the vehicle belt system. 5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR INFANT RESTRAINT, IF the seat location meets all other requirements of these instructions and those in place of the belt to loosen. Manually Adjusted When buckled, the belt is...
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... pulling hard on the shoulder belt. ½ inch 2. • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate This belt has a latchplate that lap belt does not move by pushing down on infant restraint, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. This belt MUST be converted in your vehicle owner's manual. Check that slides freely along the belt. Locking clip To Install Locking Clip: 1.
... pulling hard on the shoulder belt. ½ inch 2. • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate This belt has a latchplate that lap belt does not move by pushing down on infant restraint, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. This belt MUST be converted in your vehicle owner's manual. Check that slides freely along the belt. Locking clip To Install Locking Clip: 1.
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... just below your child's shoulders. Remove infant restraint from infant restraint and move harness straps to sitting position. The harness straps must be properly adjusted to fit your child according to the following instructions. 1. See "3.1 Removing and Attaching Base" and "3.2 Adjusting Handle", p. 10. 2. Use harness slots even with or just below child's shoulders 26 6.0 Using Infant Restraint 6.1 Positioning Harness Straps FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK...
... just below your child's shoulders. Remove infant restraint from infant restraint and move harness straps to sitting position. The harness straps must be properly adjusted to fit your child according to the following instructions. 1. See "3.1 Removing and Attaching Base" and "3.2 Adjusting Handle", p. 10. 2. Use harness slots even with or just below child's shoulders 26 6.0 Using Infant Restraint 6.1 Positioning Harness Straps FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK...
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... this manual. 6.3 Installing the Infant Restraint/Base Using Vehicle Belt You must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle manufacturer, in addition to allow room for the infant restraint. 1. If a front passenger seat is used, slide the vehicle seat rearward as far as possible from base, regardless of it is moved forward enough and is used to properly recline the infant restraint . Remove infant...
... this manual. 6.3 Installing the Infant Restraint/Base Using Vehicle Belt You must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle manufacturer, in addition to allow room for the infant restraint. 1. If a front passenger seat is used, slide the vehicle seat rearward as far as possible from base, regardless of it is moved forward enough and is used to properly recline the infant restraint . Remove infant...
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... . Readjust the vehicle seat belt as necessary to secure the infant restraint firmly in the level indicator when the infant restraint is completely extended then place a rolled towel under the infant restraint until ONLY blue shows . When using the base: To lower the foot; To raise the foot; set the base on a flat surface...
... . Readjust the vehicle seat belt as necessary to secure the infant restraint firmly in the level indicator when the infant restraint is completely extended then place a rolled towel under the infant restraint until ONLY blue shows . When using the base: To lower the foot; To raise the foot; set the base on a flat surface...
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...; 3. Fasten end of base LATCH storage should look like this infant restraint if the airplane seat belt does not hold the infant restraint tightly. 7.2 Storing LATCH 1. Follow the flight attendant's instructions about infant restraint placement. Do not use this when complete . 37 Underside of LATCH (without adjustment belt) onto storage bar. 4. 7.0 Additional Information 7.1 Airplane Use Install in an airplane the...
...; 3. Fasten end of base LATCH storage should look like this infant restraint if the airplane seat belt does not hold the infant restraint tightly. 7.2 Storing LATCH 1. Follow the flight attendant's instructions about infant restraint placement. Do not use this when complete . 37 Underside of LATCH (without adjustment belt) onto storage bar. 4. 7.0 Additional Information 7.1 Airplane Use Install in an airplane the...
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Replacement Parts To purchase parts or accessories in the United States for your Graco product, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109 40
Replacement Parts To purchase parts or accessories in the United States for your Graco product, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109 40