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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. 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
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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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..., it is very important to restrain both the car seat and your child in the car seat. 3 Choosing the correct mode of serious injury or death in the vehicle using LATCH. Many seat belts are NOT safe to properly use this car seat increases the risk of use for your vehicle. ... turn, sudden stop or crash. Your child's safety depends on you installing and using LATCH. 5. Selecting a suitable location for the car seat in the proper slots for the car seat depending on your child's size. 2. Inserting the harness straps (if needed) in your child. 3. 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other...
..., it is very important to restrain both the car seat and your child in the car seat. 3 Choosing the correct mode of serious injury or death in the vehicle using LATCH. Many seat belts are NOT safe to properly use this car seat increases the risk of use for your vehicle. ... turn, sudden stop or crash. Your child's safety depends on you installing and using LATCH. 5. Selecting a suitable location for the car seat in the proper slots for the car seat depending on your child's size. 2. Inserting the harness straps (if needed) in your child. 3. 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other...
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...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 efficiently. 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... or call 1-800-345-4109 or register online at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to : Graco Children's Products Inc. 150 Oaklands Blvd. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to the...
...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 efficiently. 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... or call 1-800-345-4109 or register online at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to : Graco Children's Products Inc. 150 Oaklands Blvd. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to the...
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... defined a new system for LATCH locations in vehicles. Expiration date *The locking clip is called LATCH. A tether anchors the top of the car seat to the body of the car seat. The system is stored on the back of the vehicle. Junction plate storage Locking clip storage* Adjustment belt LATCH*** LATCH & Tether Storage bars...
... defined a new system for LATCH locations in vehicles. Expiration date *The locking clip is called LATCH. A tether anchors the top of the car seat to the body of the car seat. The system is stored on the back of the vehicle. Junction plate storage Locking clip storage* Adjustment belt LATCH*** LATCH & Tether Storage bars...
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...in a vehicle even if you are not in the car seat. • NEVER PLACE THIS BOOSTER SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. Your child can injure your child if the car seat is not properly installed or if your vehicle owner's manual for car seat installation. 7 4.0 Important Information 4.1 Warnings •...IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL. DO NOT let others install or use the car seat unless they understand how to use it can hit the child and booster seat with a front passenger air bag, refer to your vehicle owner's manual as well as these ...
...in a vehicle even if you are not in the car seat. • NEVER PLACE THIS BOOSTER SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. Your child can injure your child if the car seat is not properly installed or if your vehicle owner's manual for car seat installation. 7 4.0 Important Information 4.1 Warnings •...IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL. DO NOT let others install or use the car seat unless they understand how to use it can hit the child and booster seat with a front passenger air bag, refer to your vehicle owner's manual as well as these ...
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... stored on back of any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers. • NEVER USE CAR SEAT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS. DO NOT use in Aircraft ONLY when used as a booster without also giving them this restraint is securely belted in harness. • NEVER LEAVE YOUR ...CHILD UNATTENDED. • NEVER LEAVE A CAR SEAT UNSECURED IN YOUR VEHICLE. If not using LATCH, make sure that you do not...
... stored on back of any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers. • NEVER USE CAR SEAT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS. DO NOT use in Aircraft ONLY when used as a booster without also giving them this restraint is securely belted in harness. • NEVER LEAVE YOUR ...CHILD UNATTENDED. • NEVER LEAVE A CAR SEAT UNSECURED IN YOUR VEHICLE. If not using LATCH, make sure that you do not...
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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. Instructions for your child.
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Whenever possible secure the car seat in your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-800-345-4109. • Children are safer when properly restrained in harness. • The vehicle seat must face forward. • Front of car seat must not hang over edge of the seat directly behind the front seats. Some seating positions in the center...
Whenever possible secure the car seat in your vehicle owner's manual or call Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-800-345-4109. • Children are safer when properly restrained in harness. • The vehicle seat must face forward. • Front of car seat must not hang over edge of the seat directly behind the front seats. Some seating positions in the center...
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... OF the 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. NEVER USE unsafe belt systems. Please refer to the vehicle owners manual for...or sudden stop. 12 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CAR SEAT. If you are safe to use look very much like seat belts that are not safe to these systems; THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CAR SEAT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES.
... OF the 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. NEVER USE unsafe belt systems. Please refer to the vehicle owners manual for...or sudden stop. 12 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CAR SEAT. If you are safe to use look very much like seat belts that are not safe to these systems; THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CAR SEAT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES.
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... LATCH locations. Manually Adjusted When buckled, the belt is buckled. 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, IF the seat location meets all other requirements of the following vehicle belt systems if your vehicle owner's manual. Please...
... LATCH locations. Manually Adjusted When buckled, the belt is buckled. 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, IF the seat location meets all other requirements of the following vehicle belt systems if your vehicle owner's manual. Please...
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You must use the locking clip provided with the car seat, unless your vehicle Locking clip owner's manual. Belt is buckled, this type of the belt. 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 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 ...
You must use the locking clip provided with the car seat, unless your vehicle Locking clip owner's manual. Belt is buckled, this type of the belt. 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 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 ...
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Unbuckle the belt without allowing it 's tab on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. Check that lap belt does not move by pushing down on the back of seat. Ê ½" (1.25 cm) 16 Store under it to slip. 3. Rebuckle belt. While pushing down hard on the car seat and pulling hard on the shoulder belt. 2. Remove locking clip when not using car seat. To Install Locking Clip: 1. Tighten the buckled belt by pulling hard. Connect lap and shoulder belts as shown Ê. 4. 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. Check that lap belt does not move by pushing down on the back of seat. Ê ½" (1.25 cm) 16 Store under it to slip. 3. Rebuckle belt. While pushing down hard on the car seat and pulling hard on the shoulder belt. 2. Remove locking clip when not using car seat. To Install Locking Clip: 1. Tighten the buckled belt by pulling hard. Connect lap and shoulder belts as shown Ê. 4. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure.
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... with LATCH anchorage systems. If vehicle is equipped with LATCH, the vehicle lower anchor points may be visible at the vehicle seat crease. ONLY use with the symbol below Ë. ËÌÍ See your vehicle owner's manual for exact locations, ..., and requirements for vehicle top tether anchor locations. Typical seat in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer. 17 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. If not visible, they may be...
... with LATCH anchorage systems. If vehicle is equipped with LATCH, the vehicle lower anchor points may be visible at the vehicle seat crease. ONLY use with the symbol below Ë. ËÌÍ See your vehicle owner's manual for exact locations, ..., and requirements for vehicle top tether anchor locations. Typical seat in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer. 17 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. If not visible, they may be...
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... the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position. 1. Unbuckle harness straps Ë. 3. It lies in the seat. 18 Place child in a relatively straight line without sagging. 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 INCREASES THE...
... the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position. 1. Unbuckle harness straps Ë. 3. It lies in the seat. 18 Place child in a relatively straight line without sagging. 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 INCREASES THE...
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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 11.
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...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. Place the car seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat. 2. Buckle the vehicle belt. 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 ...
...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. Place the car seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat. 2. Buckle the vehicle belt. 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 ...
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... it now. If you drive with your child. Safety Check for the seat, see Section 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements, pp. 12-17, or your vehicle owner's manual. 5. If car seat is secure Ë. Car seat must stay tight. Then pull and tighten the vehicle belt. For more ...information on the back of the car seat Ê. Vehicle belt must be very tight. Tighten vehicle seat belt Ê Push down hard with your...
... it now. If you drive with your child. Safety Check for the seat, see Section 5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements, pp. 12-17, or your vehicle owner's manual. 5. If car seat is secure Ë. Car seat must stay tight. Then pull and tighten the vehicle belt. For more ...information on the back of the car seat Ê. Vehicle belt must be very tight. Tighten vehicle seat belt Ê Push down hard with your...
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... the adjustment belt Ì. Í 6. Hook LATCH Connectors to its maximum length. 2. Thread LATCH through the belt path normally used for the vehicle seat belt Ê. Place the car seat firmly against the back of installation, extend LATCH to vehicle lower anchors. Tighten LATCH by pushing down hard on one vehicle LATCH anchor...
... the adjustment belt Ì. Í 6. Hook LATCH Connectors to its maximum length. 2. Thread LATCH through the belt path normally used for the vehicle seat belt Ê. Place the car seat firmly against the back of installation, extend LATCH to vehicle lower anchors. Tighten LATCH by pushing down hard on one vehicle LATCH anchor...
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... the tether storage bar on the back of the seat. 8. Car seat must stay tight. LATCH belt must be very tight. When not using the tether strap. See Section 8.1 Using the Tether, page 31. If car seat is secure Î. 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 ...
... the tether storage bar on the back of the seat. 8. Car seat must stay tight. LATCH belt must be very tight. When not using the tether strap. See Section 8.1 Using the Tether, page 31. If car seat is secure Î. 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 ...