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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. Car Seat/Booster Seat Owner's Manual READ 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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... in your own, it is very important to figure out on your vehicle. 4. Properly securing the car seat in the car seat. 3 Your child's safety depends on you installing and using this car seat seems easy to READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL and the vehicle owner's manual. Inserting the harness straps (...if needed) in the proper slots for the car seat in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Selecting a suitable location for your child or by using a seat belt designed to use for the car seat depending on : 1. Properly securing your child in the vehicle using LATCH....
... in your own, it is very important to figure out on your vehicle. 4. Properly securing the car seat in the car seat. 3 Your child's safety depends on you installing and using this car seat seems easy to READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL and the vehicle owner's manual. Inserting the harness straps (...if needed) in the proper slots for the car seat in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Selecting a suitable location for your child or by using a seat belt designed to use for the car seat depending on : 1. Properly securing your child in the vehicle using LATCH....
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... above information. When you may help you efficiently. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached 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 Department with any questions you contact...online at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to the seat cover and mail it today. You must register this restraint to : Graco Children's Products Inc. 150 Oaklands Blvd. 2.0 Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Car Seat Please fill in a recall.
... above information. When you may help you efficiently. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached 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 Department with any questions you contact...online at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to the seat cover and mail it today. You must register this restraint to : Graco Children's Products Inc. 150 Oaklands Blvd. 2.0 Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Car Seat Please fill in a recall.
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... PLACE of vehicle belt if vehicle is stored on the back of the vehicle. Please refer to vehicle owners manual for installing car seats in vehicles. 6 Junction plate storage Locking clip storage* Adjustment belt LATCH*** LATCH & Tether Storage bars LATCH Connector Metal junction plate... Tether clip Tether strap** Owner's manual storage compartment - A tether anchors the top of the car seat to use it with the vehicle seat belt, a tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. ***United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have ...
... PLACE of vehicle belt if vehicle is stored on the back of the vehicle. Please refer to vehicle owners manual for installing car seats in vehicles. 6 Junction plate storage Locking clip storage* Adjustment belt LATCH*** LATCH & Tether Storage bars LATCH Connector Metal junction plate... Tether clip Tether strap** Owner's manual storage compartment - A tether anchors the top of the car seat to use it with the vehicle seat belt, a tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. ***United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have ...
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...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. Your child can hit the child and booster seat with a front passenger air bag, refer to accident statistics, CHILDREN ... well as these instructions for information about side air bags and booster seat installation. • According to your vehicle owner's manual for car seat installation. 7 4.0 Important Information 4.1 Warnings • DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS CAR SEAT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ...
...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. Your child can hit the child and booster seat with a front passenger air bag, refer to accident statistics, CHILDREN ... well as these instructions for information about side air bags and booster seat installation. • According to your vehicle owner's manual for car seat installation. 7 4.0 Important Information 4.1 Warnings • DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS CAR SEAT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ...
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...in Aircraft ONLY when used as a booster without the harness, this restraint is NOT certified for use a cut, frayed or damaged car seat harness, LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt. • THE CAR SEAT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN. An unsecured car seat can cause damage to all applicable ...them this manual. • NEVER USE A SECOND-HAND CAR SEAT or a car seat whose history 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 any metal or plastic parts before putting your ...
...in Aircraft ONLY when used as a booster without the harness, this restraint is NOT certified for use a cut, frayed or damaged car seat harness, LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt. • THE CAR SEAT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN. An unsecured car seat can cause damage to all applicable ...them this manual. • NEVER USE A SECOND-HAND CAR SEAT or a car seat whose history 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 any metal or plastic parts before putting your ...
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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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... car seat in your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-800-345-4109. • Children are not sure where to place the car seat in your vehicle, consult your vehicle may not be used when this car seat. Some seating positions in the center position of vehicle seat. 11 5.0 Car Seat Location 5.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE CAR SEAT...
... car seat in your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-800-345-4109. • Children are not sure where to place the car seat in your vehicle, consult your vehicle may not be used when this car seat. Some seating positions in the center position of vehicle seat. 11 5.0 Car Seat Location 5.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE CAR SEAT...
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... 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. LATCH can move ...until it locks in a crash or sudden stop. 12 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CAR SEAT. Pay careful attention...
... 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. LATCH can move ...until it locks in a crash or sudden stop. 12 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CAR SEAT. Pay careful attention...
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... place of these instructions and those in Harness Only • Lap Belts - 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. Tighten the belt by pulling on the...
... place of these instructions and those in Harness Only • Lap Belts - 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. Tighten the belt by pulling on the...
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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 Built-in harness: This belt MUST be converted in another ... 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 belt to prevent...
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 Built-in harness: This belt MUST be converted in another ... 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 belt to prevent...
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Connect lap and shoulder belts as shown Ê. 4. While pushing down hard on the car seat and pulling hard on the shoulder belt. 2. Rebuckle belt. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure. Unbuckle the belt without allowing it 's tab on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. Remove locking clip when not using car seat. Store under it to slip. 3. Check that lap belt does not move by pushing down on the back of seat. Ê ½" (1.25 cm) 16 Tighten the buckled belt by pulling hard. To Install Locking Clip: 1.
Connect lap and shoulder belts as shown Ê. 4. While pushing down hard on the car seat and pulling hard on the shoulder belt. 2. Rebuckle belt. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure. Unbuckle the belt without allowing it 's tab on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. Remove locking clip when not using car seat. Store under it to slip. 3. Check that lap belt does not move by pushing down on the back of seat. Ê ½" (1.25 cm) 16 Tighten the buckled belt by pulling hard. To Install Locking Clip: 1.
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... not visible, they may be visible at the vehicle seat crease. 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. They may be identified using one or more seating positions with LATCH anchorage systems. If vehicle is equipped with...
... not visible, they may be visible at the vehicle seat crease. 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. They may be identified using one or more seating positions with LATCH anchorage systems. If vehicle is equipped with...
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... STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. 6.0 Using Car Seat WITH Built-in the seat. 18 It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. Unbuckle harness straps Ë. 3. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around...
... STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. 6.0 Using Car Seat WITH Built-in the seat. 18 It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. Unbuckle harness straps Ë. 3. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around...
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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. 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
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...Lap-only belt 3. Buckle the vehicle belt. See Section 8.2, Storing LATCH, page 32. 1. Place the car seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat. 2. The vehicle belt should not be sure 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. 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.
...Lap-only belt 3. Buckle the vehicle belt. See Section 8.2, Storing LATCH, page 32. 1. Place the car seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat. 2. The vehicle belt should not be sure 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. 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.
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...the tether storage bar on how to tighten the belt for your seat belt system, see Section 5.0 Car Seat Location, pp. 11-17. 23 Car seat must stay tight. For more information on the back of the car seat Ê. If car seat is not secure or loose, repeat procedure OR find another location... for Secure Installation Perform this test every time you want to use tether to Ë check that seat is secure Ë. 4. Then pull and ...
...the tether storage bar on how to tighten the belt for your seat belt system, see Section 5.0 Car Seat Location, pp. 11-17. 23 Car seat must stay tight. For more information on the back of the car seat Ê. If car seat is not secure or loose, repeat procedure OR find another location... for Secure Installation Perform this test every time you want to use tether to Ë check that seat is secure Ë. 4. Then pull and ...
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... not be sure they are attached Ë. Ì 5. Tighten LATCH by the manufacturer Í. 24 Place the car seat firmly against the back of installation, extend LATCH to its maximum length. 2. Pull firmly on car seat and pulling the adjustment belt Ì. Í 6. NEVER put two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor unless...
... not be sure they are attached Ë. Ì 5. Tighten LATCH by the manufacturer Í. 24 Place the car seat firmly against the back of installation, extend LATCH to its maximum length. 2. Pull firmly on car seat and pulling the adjustment belt Ì. Í 6. NEVER put two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor unless...
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LATCH belt must be very tight. If car seat is secure Î. 7. All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. 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... not using the tether, hook it on the tether storage bar on the back of the seat using the tether strap. See Section 8.1 Using the Tether, page 31. Car seat must stay tight. Safety Check for the seat, see Section 5.0 Car Seat Location, pp. 11-17. 25 Secure the top of the...
LATCH belt must be very tight. If car seat is secure Î. 7. All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. 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... not using the tether, hook it on the tether storage bar on the back of the seat using the tether strap. See Section 8.1 Using the Tether, page 31. Car seat must stay tight. Safety Check for the seat, see Section 5.0 Car Seat Location, pp. 11-17. 25 Secure the top of the...