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... Parents and Other Users 3 2.0 Registration Information 4 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint 4 2.2 Recall Information 4 2.3 If You Need Help 4 3.0 Important Information 5-8 3.1 Warnings 5 3.2 Height and Weight Limits 8 4.0 Features 9-10 5.0 Using Child Restraint Harness 11-16 5.1 Positioning the Harness Straps 11 5.2 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint 15 6.0 Child Restraint Location 17-21 6.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements 17 6.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 18 6.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems . . . . .18 6.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 20...
... Parents and Other Users 3 2.0 Registration Information 4 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint 4 2.2 Recall Information 4 2.3 If You Need Help 4 3.0 Important Information 5-8 3.1 Warnings 5 3.2 Height and Weight Limits 8 4.0 Features 9-10 5.0 Using Child Restraint Harness 11-16 5.1 Positioning the Harness Straps 11 5.2 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint 15 6.0 Child Restraint Location 17-21 6.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements 17 6.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 18 6.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems . . . . .18 6.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 20...
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... very important to properly use this child restraint correctly. Inserting the harness straps in the proper slots for the child restraint in the child restraint. 3. Properly securing your vehicle owner's manual. You must also read your child in your child. 2. 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users Failure to READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OWNER'S MANUAL. Use ONLY forward facing. The manual should be stored in...
... very important to properly use this child restraint correctly. Inserting the harness straps in the proper slots for the child restraint in the child restraint. 3. Properly securing your vehicle owner's manual. You must also read your child in your child. 2. 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users Failure to READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE OWNER'S MANUAL. Use ONLY forward facing. The manual should be stored in...
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...-9153) or go to the seat cover and mail it today. 2.0 Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint Please fill in (date) can be found on a sticker on a label underneath your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to be recalled for safety reasons. When you efficiently. The model number and manufactured in the above...
...-9153) or go to the seat cover and mail it today. 2.0 Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint Please fill in (date) can be found on a sticker on a label underneath your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to be recalled for safety reasons. When you efficiently. The model number and manufactured in the above...
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... if you are not in the child restraint. • PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A FORWARD FACING POSITION ONLY. • NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. 3.0 Important Information 3.1 Warnings • 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.
... if you are not in the child restraint. • PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A FORWARD FACING POSITION ONLY. • NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. 3.0 Important Information 3.1 Warnings • 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.
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...use this car seat after the date molded into the bottom of seat. Remove it is securely belted in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. An accident can be thrown around and may injure occupants in the vehicle. "DO NOT use a cut, frayed or damaged child restraint harness, LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt. 6 See page 32 for child restraint installation. • NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD...REAR VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS RATHER THAN FRONT SEATING POSITIONS. • According to your vehicle owner's manual as well as these instructions for LATCH storage. • REPLACE THE CHILD RESTRAINT AFTER...
...use this car seat after the date molded into the bottom of seat. Remove it is securely belted in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. An accident can be thrown around and may injure occupants in the vehicle. "DO NOT use a cut, frayed or damaged child restraint harness, LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt. 6 See page 32 for child restraint installation. • NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD...REAR VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS RATHER THAN FRONT SEATING POSITIONS. • According to your vehicle owner's manual as well as these instructions for LATCH storage. • REPLACE THE CHILD RESTRAINT AFTER...
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Your child MUST meet ALL requirements: • WEIGHT: 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) • HEIGHT: 43 inches (109 cm) or less • At least one year old and can sit upright unassisted • Top harness slots are AT OR ABOVE child's shoulders. • The child's ears are below top of child restraint. 8 3.2 Height and Weight Limits TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT USE THE CHILD RESTRAINT FOR A CHILD LARGER OR SMALLER THEN THE WEIGHT AND HEIGHT RANGE LISTED BELOW.
Your child MUST meet ALL requirements: • WEIGHT: 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) • HEIGHT: 43 inches (109 cm) or less • At least one year old and can sit upright unassisted • Top harness slots are AT OR ABOVE child's shoulders. • The child's ears are below top of child restraint. 8 3.2 Height and Weight Limits TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT USE THE CHILD RESTRAINT FOR A CHILD LARGER OR SMALLER THEN THE WEIGHT AND HEIGHT RANGE LISTED BELOW.
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4.0 Features Harness slots Harness buckle Crotch strap Harness release lever Harness clip Harness strap Shoulder belt Lock-off Harness adjustment strap Recline lever LATCH Belt (stored) Owner's manual storage compartment Vehicle belt path (red) Accessories (on certain models) Deluxe Cup Holder Storage Console 9
4.0 Features Harness slots Harness buckle Crotch strap Harness release lever Harness clip Harness strap Shoulder belt Lock-off Harness adjustment strap Recline lever LATCH Belt (stored) Owner's manual storage compartment Vehicle belt path (red) Accessories (on certain models) Deluxe Cup Holder Storage Console 9
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... anchors the top of the child restraint to vehicle owner's manual for installing child restraints in vehicles. 10 Please refer to the body of vehicle belt if vehicle is called LATCH. Tether strap** Tether clip LATCH Connector LATCH Storage bar Harness slots Tether Storage bar LATCH*** Belt Adjustment belt **Vehicles are now (or can be used properly with tether anchor points behind...
... anchors the top of the child restraint to vehicle owner's manual for installing child restraints in vehicles. 10 Please refer to the body of vehicle belt if vehicle is called LATCH. Tether strap** Tether clip LATCH Connector LATCH Storage bar Harness slots Tether Storage bar LATCH*** Belt Adjustment belt **Vehicles are now (or can be used properly with tether anchor points behind...
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... without sagging. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. Unbuckle harness straps ˜. Loosen the harness straps by lifting the adjustment lever on the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position. 1. A snug strap should not allow any slack. Open harness clip —. 3. Lay the harness straps over ˜ the sides of the seat and pulling the straps out as...
... without sagging. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. Unbuckle harness straps ˜. Loosen the harness straps by lifting the adjustment lever on the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position. 1. A snug strap should not allow any slack. Open harness clip —. 3. Lay the harness straps over ˜ the sides of the seat and pulling the straps out as...
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.... To adjust harness straps: Loosen the harness — straps by squeezing the recline lever up and pulling the seat forward, so you will have access to step 1 on the front of the seat, pull the harness and metal junction plate out and remove straps from metal junction plate ˜. 12 a) Recline the seat by lifting the harness release lever on page 15. 5. 4. Place child in the...
.... To adjust harness straps: Loosen the harness — straps by squeezing the recline lever up and pulling the seat forward, so you will have access to step 1 on the front of the seat, pull the harness and metal junction plate out and remove straps from metal junction plate ˜. 12 a) Recline the seat by lifting the harness release lever on page 15. 5. 4. Place child in the...
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A twisted belt may keep the harness from working properly. Pull on harness to make sure it is secure. 13 Check that › straps are completely within the slots and that they are not twisted. c) Pull strap ends through slots ™ and reinsert them in step 4, page 12. e) Check that the straps are inserted at the same level and that the straps are not twisted. Check that they are not twisted. š d) Reassemble straps onto metal junction plate exactly as determined in ™ the correct slots š as shown ›.
A twisted belt may keep the harness from working properly. Pull on harness to make sure it is secure. 13 Check that › straps are completely within the slots and that they are not twisted. c) Pull strap ends through slots ™ and reinsert them in step 4, page 12. e) Check that the straps are inserted at the same level and that the straps are not twisted. Check that they are not twisted. š d) Reassemble straps onto metal junction plate exactly as determined in ™ the correct slots š as shown ›.
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... CRASH. DO NOT use child restraint if harness does not latch. 15 CHECK that straps are properly secured. Place harness straps over child's shoulders, insert the two buckle tongues into the buckle. CHECK that harness is securely latched by pulling up on the crotch strap. Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child. • ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGLY EVERY TIME you...
... CRASH. DO NOT use child restraint if harness does not latch. 15 CHECK that straps are properly secured. Place harness straps over child's shoulders, insert the two buckle tongues into the buckle. CHECK that harness is securely latched by pulling up on the crotch strap. Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child. • ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGLY EVERY TIME you...
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... your vehicle, consult your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-800-345-4109. • Children are safer when properly restrained in your vehicle may not be used safely with the child restraint. Whenever possible secure the child restraint in the center position of the seat directly behind the front seats. • The vehicle seat must face forward. 17
... your vehicle, consult your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-800-345-4109. • Children are safer when properly restrained in your vehicle may not be used safely with the child restraint. Whenever possible secure the child restraint in the center position of the seat directly behind the front seats. • The vehicle seat must face forward. 17
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... to use . 6.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT. some of the seat belts that are unsure, consult your vehicle is equipped with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) This lap belt stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop. 18 If you are safe to use look very much like seat belts that...
... to use . 6.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT. some of the seat belts that are unsure, consult your vehicle is equipped with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) This lap belt stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop. 18 If you are safe to use look very much like seat belts that...
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.... Tighten the belt by pulling on the child restraint. 20 LATCH can be used in place of these instructions and those in your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to vehicle owner's manual for LATCH locations and section "7.3 With LATCH" page 27-29 for installation instructions. • Lap Belts - Please...
.... Tighten the belt by pulling on the child restraint. 20 LATCH can be used in place of these instructions and those in your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to vehicle owner's manual for LATCH locations and section "7.3 With LATCH" page 27-29 for installation instructions. • Lap Belts - Please...
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... vehicle is equipped with tether anchor points, remove the tether clip from the storage bar, otherwise make sure that the tether is stored. Recline the child restraint and thread the vehicle belt through the belt path. 3. Carefully follow these instructions and those in Your Vehicle FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE VEHICLE INCREASES THE...
... vehicle is equipped with tether anchor points, remove the tether clip from the storage bar, otherwise make sure that the tether is stored. Recline the child restraint and thread the vehicle belt through the belt path. 3. Carefully follow these instructions and those in Your Vehicle FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE VEHICLE INCREASES THE...
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... dealership for the location(s). Contact your vehicle owner's manual for the proper anchor location and installation. 7.4 Using the Tether All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Check that tether is not equipped with a tether anchor, it may purchase a tether anchor parts kit by calling Graco Customer Service at 1-800-345-4109. 1. Check child restraint tightness after securing — tether...
... dealership for the location(s). Contact your vehicle owner's manual for the proper anchor location and installation. 7.4 Using the Tether All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Check that tether is not equipped with a tether anchor, it may purchase a tether anchor parts kit by calling Graco Customer Service at 1-800-345-4109. 1. Check child restraint tightness after securing — tether...
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Your model may include one or more of the following accessory items. To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: • Always make sure shoulder straps are threaded through slots and properly positioned on shoulders. • Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child. • Use body support with bottom harness slots only. • Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. Detachable Head Pillow Body Support (styles vary) Harness Covers Crotch Strap Cover 34
Your model may include one or more of the following accessory items. To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: • Always make sure shoulder straps are threaded through slots and properly positioned on shoulders. • Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child. • Use body support with bottom harness slots only. • Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. Detachable Head Pillow Body Support (styles vary) Harness Covers Crotch Strap Cover 34
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...; METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS: clean with the buckle securely locked, do not know. • SEAT COVER may be removed for foreign objects such as food, dirt, etc. If necessary, cover may weaken the straps. DO NOT use this child restraint. NEVER iron the harness straps. • IF HARNESS STRAPS have cuts, fraying or become badly twisted, you do not use child restraint without seat pad. 35 Use a child restraint...
...; METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS: clean with the buckle securely locked, do not know. • SEAT COVER may be removed for foreign objects such as food, dirt, etc. If necessary, cover may weaken the straps. DO NOT use this child restraint. NEVER iron the harness straps. • IF HARNESS STRAPS have cuts, fraying or become badly twisted, you do not use child restraint without seat pad. 35 Use a child restraint...
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10.0 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 Keep this manual in the storage slot on the front of the child restraint just below the recline handle. 40
10.0 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 Keep this manual in the storage slot on the front of the child restraint just below the recline handle. 40
