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Do not install or use this car seat until you read and understand the instructions in 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 Car Seat/Booster Seat Owner's Manual READ THIS MANUAL.
Do not install or use this car seat until you read and understand the instructions in 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 Car Seat/Booster Seat Owner's Manual READ THIS MANUAL.
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... 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 the Harness Straps 18 6.2 Securing the Car Seat in Your Vehicle . . . .22 6.2.1 With a Vehicle Lap or 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...
... 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 the Harness Straps 18 6.2 Securing the Car Seat in Your Vehicle . . . .22 6.2.1 With a Vehicle Lap or 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...
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... vehicle using a seat belt designed to restrain both the car seat and your child or by using this car seat correctly. Inserting the harness straps (if needed) in the car seat. 3 Choosing the correct mode of serious injury or death in your vehicle. 4. Your child's safety depends on your child's size. 2. Your child's safety depends on your own, it is very important to READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL and...
... vehicle using a seat belt designed to restrain both the car seat and your child or by using this car seat correctly. Inserting the harness straps (if needed) in the car seat. 3 Choosing the correct mode of serious injury or death in your vehicle. 4. Your child's safety depends on your child's size. 2. Your child's safety depends on your own, it is very important to READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL and...
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... parts, use, or maintenance. Child restraints could be found on the underside of your name, address, model number and manufacturing date to the seat cover and mail it today. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at www.gracobaby.com 2.2 Recall Information • Call the U.S. 2.0 Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Car Seat Please fill in (date) can be recalled for safety reasons. Send your child...
... parts, use, or maintenance. Child restraints could be found on the underside of your name, address, model number and manufacturing date to the seat cover and mail it today. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at www.gracobaby.com 2.2 Recall Information • Call the U.S. 2.0 Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Car Seat Please fill in (date) can be recalled for safety reasons. Send your child...
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... some seats. The system is stored on the back of vehicle seat belts. **Vehicles are now (or can be used properly with LATCH anchor points. You will need to use it with certain types of the car seat. Expiration date *The locking clip is called LATCH. 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...
... some seats. The system is stored on the back of vehicle seat belts. **Vehicles are now (or can be used properly with LATCH anchor points. You will need to use it with certain types of the car seat. Expiration date *The locking clip is called LATCH. 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...
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... in the car seat. • NEVER PLACE THIS BOOSTER SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual as well as these instructions for information about side air bags and booster seat installation. •...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 use it can hit the child and booster seat...
... in the car seat. • NEVER PLACE THIS BOOSTER SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual as well as these instructions for information about side air bags and booster seat installation. •...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 use it can hit the child and booster seat...
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... Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is certified for use any metal or plastic parts before putting your child's skin. DO NOT use in the vehicle. It 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. Remove it or make sure LATCH connectors are...
... Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is certified for use any metal or plastic parts before putting your child's skin. DO NOT use in the vehicle. It 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. Remove it or make sure LATCH connectors are...
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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. 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 Instructions for your child.
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. 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 Instructions for your child.
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... seating positions 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 without the built-in harness. • The vehicle seat must face forward. • Front of car seat must not hang over edge of the seat directly...
... seating positions 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 without the built-in harness. • The vehicle seat must face forward. • Front of car seat must not hang over edge of the seat directly...
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... following 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. 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CAR SEAT. some of the seat belts that are unsure, consult your vehicle is equipped with Emergency Locking Retractor...
... following 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. 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CAR SEAT. some of the seat belts that are unsure, consult your vehicle is equipped with Emergency Locking Retractor...
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... instructions and those in Harness Only • Lap Belts - Please refer to lengthen once it is tightened manually by feeding the belt back into the retractor while pushing down hard on the excess belt. • Lap Belts with LATCH anchor points. Tighten the belt by pulling on the car seat. 14 5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR CAR SEAT...
... instructions and those in Harness Only • Lap Belts - Please refer to lengthen once it is tightened manually by feeding the belt back into the retractor while pushing down hard on the excess belt. • Lap Belts with LATCH anchor points. Tighten the belt by pulling on the car seat. 14 5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR CAR SEAT...
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WITHOUT Built-in your vehicle's seat belt can be converted to loosen. With OR Without Built-in Harness • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Once it is tightened by pulling hard on the car seat. • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with the car seat, unless your vehicle Locking clip owner's manual. You must use the locking clip provided with Sliding Latch Plate This belt has a latchplate that...
WITHOUT Built-in your vehicle's seat belt can be converted to loosen. With OR Without Built-in Harness • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Once it is tightened by pulling hard on the car seat. • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with the car seat, unless your vehicle Locking clip owner's manual. You must use the locking clip provided with Sliding Latch Plate This belt has a latchplate that...
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Connect lap and shoulder belts as shown Ê. 4. Rebuckle belt. Remove locking clip when not using car seat. Tighten the buckled belt by pulling hard. To Install Locking Clip: 1. While pushing down hard on the car seat and pulling hard on the back of seat. Ê ½" (1.25 cm) 16 Unbuckle the belt without allowing it 's tab on the shoulder belt. 2. Store under it to slip. 3. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure. Check that lap belt does not move by pushing down on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue.
Connect lap and shoulder belts as shown Ê. 4. Rebuckle belt. Remove locking clip when not using car seat. Tighten the buckled belt by pulling hard. To Install Locking Clip: 1. While pushing down hard on the car seat and pulling hard on the back of seat. Ê ½" (1.25 cm) 16 Unbuckle the belt without allowing it 's tab on the shoulder belt. 2. Store under it to slip. 3. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure. Check that lap belt does not move by pushing down on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue.
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... 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. Open harness clip Ê. Ê Ë 2. Place child in a relatively straight line without sagging. 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...
... 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. Open harness clip Ê. Ê Ë 2. Place child in a relatively straight line without sagging. 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...
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Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child. • ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGLY EVERY TIME you place your child unless the harness straps are not twisted. 6.3 Securing Your Child in car seat with child's back flat Ê against back of car seat. 2. CHECK that straps are properly secured. Place harness straps over child's shoulders and insert tongues into buckle Ê. DO NOT use car seat if harness does not latch...
Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child. • ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGLY EVERY TIME you place your child unless the harness straps are not twisted. 6.3 Securing Your Child in car seat with child's back flat Ê against back of car seat. 2. CHECK that straps are properly secured. Place harness straps over child's shoulders and insert tongues into buckle Ê. DO NOT use car seat if harness does not latch...
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.... 3. See Section 8.2, Storing LATCH, page 32. 5. Metal junction plate and strap are not removable. Reverse instructions to rear of seat Ï. Push straps, buckles and harness clip through harness slots. Push in back of seat. 2. Do not remove buckles or harness clip from metal junction plate. See figure 3 on page 38 for the correct path for the harness. 29 7.1 Harness Removal 1. Remove harness straps from straps Î. Store LATCH. See figure 1 on page...
.... 3. See Section 8.2, Storing LATCH, page 32. 5. Metal junction plate and strap are not removable. Reverse instructions to rear of seat Ï. Push straps, buckles and harness clip through harness slots. Push in back of seat. 2. Do not remove buckles or harness clip from metal junction plate. See figure 3 on page 38 for the correct path for the harness. 29 7.1 Harness Removal 1. Remove harness straps from straps Î. Store LATCH. See figure 1 on page...
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... using the shoulder belt positioner. It lies in car seat with child's back flat against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only. 2. If you want to use tether to tighten. 5. See Section 8.1 Using the Tether, page 31. 3. Place child in a relatively straight line without shoulder belt touching child's neck. 6. Thread vehicle shoulder belt through one of car seat. Ê 4. A snug strap...
... using the shoulder belt positioner. It lies in car seat with child's back flat against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only. 2. If you want to use tether to tighten. 5. See Section 8.1 Using the Tether, page 31. 3. Place child in a relatively straight line without shoulder belt touching child's neck. 6. Thread vehicle shoulder belt through one of car seat. Ê 4. A snug strap...
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... your vehicle owner's manual for the proper anchor location and installation. Check car seat tightness Í after securing tether. If necessary, retighten vehicle seat belt when used with a tether anchor, it may purchase a tether anchor parts kit by calling Graco Customer Service at 1-800-345-4109. 1. Tighten the tether strap securely Í. 4. Fasten tether clip to car seat. 2. To loosen, lift up on the metal tongue...
... your vehicle owner's manual for the proper anchor location and installation. Check car seat tightness Í after securing tether. If necessary, retighten vehicle seat belt when used with a tether anchor, it may purchase a tether anchor parts kit by calling Graco Customer Service at 1-800-345-4109. 1. Tighten the tether strap securely Í. 4. Fasten tether clip to car seat. 2. To loosen, lift up on the metal tongue...
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...; METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS: clean with mild soap and cool water. Use a car seat mat, towel or thin blanket to remain tight with a damp cloth. • NEVER LUBRICATE THE BUCKLE. If necessary, cover may weaken the straps. • BUCKLE AND HARNESS ADJUSTER: clean with the buckle securely locked, do not use this car seat. Call Graco at 1-800-345-4109 to purchase a replacement harness or...
...; METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS: clean with mild soap and cool water. Use a car seat mat, towel or thin blanket to remain tight with a damp cloth. • NEVER LUBRICATE THE BUCKLE. If necessary, cover may weaken the straps. • BUCKLE AND HARNESS ADJUSTER: clean with the buckle securely locked, do not use this car seat. Call Graco at 1-800-345-4109 to purchase a replacement harness or...
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... back of the hole in the seat cover. Snap the adjustment plate back on , reverse preceding instructions. Push the fabric up so that the strap Ï moves freely when the button is attached securely to tear the seat cover. 2. To put the seat cover back on the seat Ï. Push the adjustment plate and strap through the hole in the...
... back of the hole in the seat cover. Snap the adjustment plate back on , reverse preceding instructions. Push the fabric up so that the strap Ï moves freely when the button is attached securely to tear the seat cover. 2. To put the seat cover back on the seat Ï. Push the adjustment plate and strap through the hole in the...