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TABLE OF CONTENTS Vehicle Seat Belts 38 s,OCKING#LIP 45 Additional Information 47 s4ETHER3TORAGE s"ODY3UPPORT s(EAD3UPPORT s(ARNESS#OVER s#AREAND#LEANING s!IRCRAFT5SE s3ECOND(AND#HILD2ESTRAINT Replacement Parts 52 s,OCKING#LIP s)NSTRUCTION-ANUAL3TORAGE 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Vehicle Seat Belts 38 s,OCKING#LIP 45 Additional Information 47 s4ETHER3TORAGE s"ODY3UPPORT s(EAD3UPPORT s(ARNESS#OVER s#AREAND#LEANING s!IRCRAFT5SE s3ECOND(AND#HILD2ESTRAINT Replacement Parts 52 s,OCKING#LIP s)NSTRUCTION-ANUAL3TORAGE 3
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... online at HTTPWWWGRACOBABYCOMCARSEATREGISTRATION 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION No child restraint can guarantee protection from injury in a recall. Send your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to be recalled for safety reasons. Child restraints could be reached in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. READ...
... online at HTTPWWWGRACOBABYCOMCARSEATREGISTRATION 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION No child restraint can guarantee protection from injury in a recall. Send your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to be recalled for safety reasons. Child restraints could be reached in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. READ...
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LATCH 4HISCHILDRESTRAINTMAYBEINSTALLEDINAVEHICLE USINGEITHERTHEVEHICLESEATBELTORTHELATCH SYSTEMFORVEHICLESEQUIPPEDWITHLATCH Do not use child restraint rear-facing. Read and understand instruction manual and child restraint labels. )NFANTSLESSTHANLBSKG must use child restraint rear-facing in VEHICLESEATWITHAIRBAG 3ECURECHILDRENINREARSEATOFVEHICLE WHENEVERPOSSIBLE .EVERLEAVECHILDUNATTENDED )NSTALLCHILDRESTRAINTSECURELYWITHVEHICLESEAT belt or LATCH belt. $ONOTUSEAFTERDATESHOWNONBACKOFCHILD restraint. $ONOTALLOWANYONEBABYSITTER RELATIVES ETC ...
LATCH 4HISCHILDRESTRAINTMAYBEINSTALLEDINAVEHICLE USINGEITHERTHEVEHICLESEATBELTORTHELATCH SYSTEMFORVEHICLESEQUIPPEDWITHLATCH Do not use child restraint rear-facing. Read and understand instruction manual and child restraint labels. )NFANTSLESSTHANLBSKG must use child restraint rear-facing in VEHICLESEATWITHAIRBAG 3ECURECHILDRENINREARSEATOFVEHICLE WHENEVERPOSSIBLE .EVERLEAVECHILDUNATTENDED )NSTALLCHILDRESTRAINTSECURELYWITHVEHICLESEAT belt or LATCH belt. $ONOTUSEAFTERDATESHOWNONBACKOFCHILD restraint. $ONOTALLOWANYONEBABYSITTER RELATIVES ETC ...
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... crash. Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold child restraint securely, read "Vehicle Seat Belts" section. 6 Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that children should be used with a child restraint. If vehicle seat belt does not hold child restraint securely. Prevent serious injury or death: Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint labels can result if infant faces front of use this manual. Select a suitable...
... crash. Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold child restraint securely, read "Vehicle Seat Belts" section. 6 Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that children should be used with a child restraint. If vehicle seat belt does not hold child restraint securely. Prevent serious injury or death: Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint labels can result if infant faces front of use this manual. Select a suitable...
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... owner's manual for child restraint installation information. For vehicles with air bags, refer to accident statistics, children are safer in a front vehicle seat unless recommended by Graco. A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could alter the performance of the child restraint. WARNINGS - s4OOUPRIGHTCANRESULTIN breathing difficulties. 7 If child restraint is damaged or missing parts. DO NOT use...
... owner's manual for child restraint installation information. For vehicles with air bags, refer to accident statistics, children are safer in a front vehicle seat unless recommended by Graco. A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could alter the performance of the child restraint. WARNINGS - s4OOUPRIGHTCANRESULTIN breathing difficulties. 7 If child restraint is damaged or missing parts. DO NOT use...
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.... To avoid burns, always check before putting child in child restraint. 9 Unoccupied Child Restraint Look For: DO NOT use child restraint on rear-facing or SIDE FACINGVEHICLESEATS Warm Weather #HILDRESTRAINTPARTSCANGETVERYHOTINTHESUN or warm weather. Dangerous Vehicle Seats Do not use this car YEAR seat after December Always secure child restraint to LATCH or a Vehicle Seat Protection VEHICLESEATBELT EVENWHENUNOCCUPIED In a crash, and unsecured...
.... To avoid burns, always check before putting child in child restraint. 9 Unoccupied Child Restraint Look For: DO NOT use child restraint on rear-facing or SIDE FACINGVEHICLESEATS Warm Weather #HILDRESTRAINTPARTSCANGETVERYHOTINTHESUN or warm weather. Dangerous Vehicle Seats Do not use this car YEAR seat after December Always secure child restraint to LATCH or a Vehicle Seat Protection VEHICLESEATBELT EVENWHENUNOCCUPIED In a crash, and unsecured...
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...&EDERAL-OTOR6EHICLE3AFETY 3TANDARDSHAVEDElNEDANEWSYSTEMFOR INSTALLINGCHILDRESTRAINTSINVEHICLES4HESYSTEM is called LATCH. a) or a colored dot. See your vehicle owner's manual for exact locations, anchor identification, and requirements for use with children weighing more than 48 POUNDSKG NOTE:3OMEVEHICLEMANUFACTURERSHAVELOWER maximum weight ratings for CH ildren. )FVEHICLEISEQUIPPEDWITHLATCH THEVEHICLE LOWERANCHORPOINTSMAYBEVISIBLEATTHEVEHICLE SEATCREASE)FNOTVISIBLE THEYMAYBEMARKED with ISOFIX. .EWERVEHICLESMAYHAVEONEORMORESEATING POSITIONSEQUIPPEDWITHLATCH anchor...
...&EDERAL-OTOR6EHICLE3AFETY 3TANDARDSHAVEDElNEDANEWSYSTEMFOR INSTALLINGCHILDRESTRAINTSINVEHICLES4HESYSTEM is called LATCH. a) or a colored dot. See your vehicle owner's manual for exact locations, anchor identification, and requirements for use with children weighing more than 48 POUNDSKG NOTE:3OMEVEHICLEMANUFACTURERSHAVELOWER maximum weight ratings for CH ildren. )FVEHICLEISEQUIPPEDWITHLATCH THEVEHICLE LOWERANCHORPOINTSMAYBEVISIBLEATTHEVEHICLE SEATCREASE)FNOTVISIBLE THEYMAYBEMARKED with ISOFIX. .EWERVEHICLESMAYHAVEONEORMORESEATING POSITIONSEQUIPPEDWITHLATCH anchor...
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... for use rear-facing with children up to 40 lbs. (2.2-18.1 Kg) s)NFANTSWHOWEIGHLESSTHANLBS 1" KG MUST be rear-facing. Child should USECARSEATFORWARD FACINGONLYIFCHILDISOVER LBSKG ANDCANSITUPRIGHTUNASSISTED * SEEP Rear-facing 5 lbs. 20 lbs. 40 lbs. (2.2 kg) (9 kg) (18.1 kg) 65 lbs. (29.5 kg) Forward-facing 13 Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants A preterm infant or low birth weight...
... for use rear-facing with children up to 40 lbs. (2.2-18.1 Kg) s)NFANTSWHOWEIGHLESSTHANLBS 1" KG MUST be rear-facing. Child should USECARSEATFORWARD FACINGONLYIFCHILDISOVER LBSKG ANDCANSITUPRIGHTUNASSISTED * SEEP Rear-facing 5 lbs. 20 lbs. 40 lbs. (2.2 kg) (9 kg) (18.1 kg) 65 lbs. (29.5 kg) Forward-facing 13 Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants A preterm infant or low birth weight...
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HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS CONTINUED Forward-facing: 20 to 65 lbs. (9 to sit unassisted, use rear-facing when below the child restraint seat back. Outgrowing Child Restraint WARNING Prevent serious injury or death: s4OPOFCHILDSEARSMUSTBEAT or below 40 lbs. s4ODDLERSTOLBSTOKG AND UPTOINCHESCM TALLMUST be... s4ODDLERSTOLBS TOKG WHOARECAPABLEOF sitting upright unassisted may be at least one year of age before being positioned FORWARDFACING4HEYALSORECOMMENDTHAT the child should ride rear facing as long as possible. s#HILDSSHOULDERS-534NOTBE above top...
HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS CONTINUED Forward-facing: 20 to 65 lbs. (9 to sit unassisted, use rear-facing when below the child restraint seat back. Outgrowing Child Restraint WARNING Prevent serious injury or death: s4OPOFCHILDSEARSMUSTBEAT or below 40 lbs. s4ODDLERSTOLBSTOKG AND UPTOINCHESCM TALLMUST be... s4ODDLERSTOLBS TOKG WHOARECAPABLEOF sitting upright unassisted may be at least one year of age before being positioned FORWARDFACING4HEYALSORECOMMENDTHAT the child should ride rear facing as long as possible. s#HILDSSHOULDERS-534NOTBE above top...
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... strap Harness release LEVER Harness adjustment Forward facing LATCH belt STORED Rear facing LATCH belt STORED Forward facing LATCH storage bars LATCH Connector Forward facing LATCH belt*** 4ETHERHOOK Adjustment belt Harness COVERPLATE Rear facing LATCH belt*** strap Rear facing LATCH storage bar Harness straps Splitter plate 6EHICLESARENOWORCANBE EQUIPPEDWITH tether anchor points behind some seats. LATCH may ONLY be used IN PLACE of the child...
... strap Harness release LEVER Harness adjustment Forward facing LATCH belt STORED Rear facing LATCH belt STORED Forward facing LATCH storage bars LATCH Connector Forward facing LATCH belt*** 4ETHERHOOK Adjustment belt Harness COVERPLATE Rear facing LATCH belt*** strap Rear facing LATCH storage bar Harness straps Splitter plate 6EHICLESARENOWORCANBE EQUIPPEDWITH tether anchor points behind some seats. LATCH may ONLY be used IN PLACE of the child...
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...;g. If necessary, place rolled towels under seat (fig. Adjust car seat to install child restraint. 1 Store Rear Facing and Forward Facing LATCH belt as shown. (see fig. Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight. )FNOTSECURE SEEh6EHICLE3EAT"ELTSvPAGE 5 #HECKLEVELINDICATORONCHILDRESTRAINT Vehicle mustBEONLEVELGROUNDANDCHILD INCHILDRESTRAINTWHENCHECKINGLEVELINDICATOR Ball MUST be stored when using vehicle seat belt to recline position. d). 6 DO NOT use tether rear-facing4ETHERmust BESTOREDSEEh4ETHER3TORAGEvPAGE...
...;g. If necessary, place rolled towels under seat (fig. Adjust car seat to install child restraint. 1 Store Rear Facing and Forward Facing LATCH belt as shown. (see fig. Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight. )FNOTSECURE SEEh6EHICLE3EAT"ELTSvPAGE 5 #HECKLEVELINDICATORONCHILDRESTRAINT Vehicle mustBEONLEVELGROUNDANDCHILD INCHILDRESTRAINTWHENCHECKINGLEVELINDICATOR Ball MUST be stored when using vehicle seat belt to recline position. d). 6 DO NOT use tether rear-facing4ETHERmust BESTOREDSEEh4ETHER3TORAGEvPAGE...
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... forward-facing ONVEHICLESEAT 3LIDECHILDRESTRAINTBACKUNTILTHE RESTRAINTISINCONTACTWITHTHEVEHICLE SEATBACK 3 4HREADVEHICLESEATBELTTHROUGH OPENINGSANDBUCKLEBELT(fig. c). Belt must lay flat and not be stored when using vehicle seat belt to upright position Flip recline feet out for forward facing use (fig. If VEHICLEDOESNOTHAVEANCHORPOINTSTO ATTACHTETHERHOOK TETHERHOOKSHOULD BESTORED SEEh4ETHER3TORAGEv page 47. Adjust car seat to install child restraint. If not secure, see h6EHICLE3EAT"ELTSvPG 6 !TTACHTETHERSTRAPHOOK(A) to anchor...
... forward-facing ONVEHICLESEAT 3LIDECHILDRESTRAINTBACKUNTILTHE RESTRAINTISINCONTACTWITHTHEVEHICLE SEATBACK 3 4HREADVEHICLESEATBELTTHROUGH OPENINGSANDBUCKLEBELT(fig. c). Belt must lay flat and not be stored when using vehicle seat belt to upright position Flip recline feet out for forward facing use (fig. If VEHICLEDOESNOTHAVEANCHORPOINTSTO ATTACHTETHERHOOK TETHERHOOKSHOULD BESTORED SEEh4ETHER3TORAGEv page 47. Adjust car seat to install child restraint. If not secure, see h6EHICLE3EAT"ELTSvPG 6 !TTACHTETHERSTRAPHOOK(A) to anchor...
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PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: s+EEPHARNESSSTRAPSSNUGAND positioned on shoulders with buckling the harness. 24 Check harness system: REAR-FACING s LBS KG Harness straps must be through one of the bottom four sets of slots at arm pit level. s$ONOTUSESTRAPCOVERS blankets, cushions, or padding under harness staps or child unless provided by Graco. s(ARNESSHEIGHTMUSTBEATOR below shoulders. s#HILDSHOULDBEDRESSEDIN clothing that does not interfere with harness tie at or below child's shoulders.
PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: s+EEPHARNESSSTRAPSSNUGAND positioned on shoulders with buckling the harness. 24 Check harness system: REAR-FACING s LBS KG Harness straps must be through one of the bottom four sets of slots at arm pit level. s$ONOTUSESTRAPCOVERS blankets, cushions, or padding under harness staps or child unless provided by Graco. s(ARNESSHEIGHTMUSTBEATOR below shoulders. s#HILDSHOULDBEDRESSEDIN clothing that does not interfere with harness tie at or below child's shoulders.
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... seat belts can be held securely after FOLLOWINGINSTRUCTIONSINTHISMANUAL VEHICLESEAT BELTLABELS ANDVEHICLEOWNERSMANUAL s-OVECHILDRESTRAINTTOANOTHERSEATING location and try again, or s#ONTACTVEHICLEDEALERFORPOSSIBLESEATBELT MODIlCATIONPARTS 38 If child restraint is not held securely at all times by a lap belt (or lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will not change length while driving. 4OPROVIDETHEMOSTSECUREINSTALLATIONOFTHE child restraint: s2EADTHEVEHICLEOWNERSMANUALREGARDING child restraint installation and seat belt use with a child...
... seat belts can be held securely after FOLLOWINGINSTRUCTIONSINTHISMANUAL VEHICLESEAT BELTLABELS ANDVEHICLEOWNERSMANUAL s-OVECHILDRESTRAINTTOANOTHERSEATING location and try again, or s#ONTACTVEHICLEDEALERFORPOSSIBLESEATBELT MODIlCATIONPARTS 38 If child restraint is not held securely at all times by a lap belt (or lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will not change length while driving. 4OPROVIDETHEMOSTSECUREINSTALLATIONOFTHE child restraint: s2EADTHEVEHICLEOWNERSMANUALREGARDING child restraint installation and seat belt use with a child...
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If child restraint slides forward, DO NOT use with child restraint, install child restraint and check for use these seat belts. 39 Seat Crease VEHICLE SEAT BELTS CONTINUED Belts Forward of Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease MAYNOTSECURELYHOLDCHILDRESTRAINT#HECK VEHICLEOWNERSMANUALORSEEVEHICLEDEALERFOR CARSEATINSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS Seat Crease sIf approved for secure installation by pulling child restraint front to back.
If child restraint slides forward, DO NOT use with child restraint, install child restraint and check for use these seat belts. 39 Seat Crease VEHICLE SEAT BELTS CONTINUED Belts Forward of Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease MAYNOTSECURELYHOLDCHILDRESTRAINT#HECK VEHICLEOWNERSMANUALORSEEVEHICLEDEALERFOR CARSEATINSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS Seat Crease sIf approved for secure installation by pulling child restraint front to back.
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If belt slides freely THROUGHLATCHPLATE ALOCKINGCLIPMUST be USEDSEE0Gh,OCKING#LIPvSECTION 3OMECOMBINATIONLAPSHOULDERBELTSWITH SLIDINGLATCHPLATESMAYBECONVERTEDINTOAN "automatic locking modevTHATWILLALLOW USEWITHOUTALOCKINGCLIP3EEVEHICLEOWNERS MANUALANDLABELONVEHICLEBELTSFOR instructions. 3OME%MERGENCY,OCKING2ETRACTORBELTSWILL CONVERTTO!UTOMATIC,OCKING2ETRACTOR!,2 belts if you pull the belt all the way out. a Pull Refer to YOURVEHICLEOWNERSMANUAL 43 fig. VEHICLE SEAT BELTS CONTINUED Pull on latch plate (fig. a).
If belt slides freely THROUGHLATCHPLATE ALOCKINGCLIPMUST be USEDSEE0Gh,OCKING#LIPvSECTION 3OMECOMBINATIONLAPSHOULDERBELTSWITH SLIDINGLATCHPLATESMAYBECONVERTEDINTOAN "automatic locking modevTHATWILLALLOW USEWITHOUTALOCKINGCLIP3EEVEHICLEOWNERS MANUALANDLABELONVEHICLEBELTSFOR instructions. 3OME%MERGENCY,OCKING2ETRACTORBELTSWILL CONVERTTO!UTOMATIC,OCKING2ETRACTOR!,2 belts if you pull the belt all the way out. a Pull Refer to YOURVEHICLEOWNERSMANUAL 43 fig. VEHICLE SEAT BELTS CONTINUED Pull on latch plate (fig. a).
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Tether hook must be attached to child restraint for rear-facingUSEORIFVEHICLEISNOTEQUIPPED with a rubber band. 47 s0ULLLOOSEENDOFADJUSTMENTSTRAPTO REMOVEANYSLACK s2OLLLOOSEENDOFADJUSTMENTSTRAPUP and secure with tether anchors. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DO NOTANCHORTETHERSTRAPTOVEHICLEWHEN using child restraint rear-facing. s!TTACHTETHERHOOKTOBACKOFCHILD restraint as shown.
Tether hook must be attached to child restraint for rear-facingUSEORIFVEHICLEISNOTEQUIPPED with a rubber band. 47 s0ULLLOOSEENDOFADJUSTMENTSTRAPTO REMOVEANYSLACK s2OLLLOOSEENDOFADJUSTMENTSTRAPUP and secure with tether anchors. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DO NOTANCHORTETHERSTRAPTOVEHICLEWHEN using child restraint rear-facing. s!TTACHTETHERHOOKTOBACKOFCHILD restraint as shown.
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Re-attach 2 button clips to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. 33 To re-attach seat pad, wrap seat pad AROUNDEDGESOFSEAT-AKESURETOTUCKSEAT pad around the cupholders. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED 2EMOVEBOTHHARNESSSTRAPLOOPSFROM SPLITTERPLATEONBACKOFCHILDRESTRAINTAND pull through front of seat. 50 Refer to front of pad. Open harness TIE RELEASETONGUESFROMBUCKLE 15NHOOKSEATPADFROMAROUNDCHILD restraint shell. 2 Pull 2-button clips out of lower front edge of child restraint shell and pull seat pad from around the cup holders on both sides of seat.
Re-attach 2 button clips to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. 33 To re-attach seat pad, wrap seat pad AROUNDEDGESOFSEAT-AKESURETOTUCKSEAT pad around the cupholders. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED 2EMOVEBOTHHARNESSSTRAPLOOPSFROM SPLITTERPLATEONBACKOFCHILDRESTRAINTAND pull through front of seat. 50 Refer to front of pad. Open harness TIE RELEASETONGUESFROMBUCKLE 15NHOOKSEATPADFROMAROUNDCHILD restraint shell. 2 Pull 2-button clips out of lower front edge of child restraint shell and pull seat pad from around the cup holders on both sides of seat.
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...$/./4 USEHOUSEHOLDDETERGENTS.EVERLUBRICATE BUCKLE Aircraft Use 4HISCHILDRESTRAINTISCERTIlEDFORUSEONAIRCRAFT SEELABELONCHILDRESTRAINT #ONTACTAIRLINE about their policy. 5SETHISCHILDRESTRAINTONLYONforward-facing aircraft seats. s0ERIODICALLYINSPECTANDCLEAN buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching. Second Hand Child Restraint 'RACO#HILDRENS0RODUCTS)NCADVISESAGAINST loaning or passing along a child restraint. 51 If harness straps or belt are frayed or HEAVILYSOILED THEYMUST be replaced. WARNING Prevent serious injury or...
...$/./4 USEHOUSEHOLDDETERGENTS.EVERLUBRICATE BUCKLE Aircraft Use 4HISCHILDRESTRAINTISCERTIlEDFORUSEONAIRCRAFT SEELABELONCHILDRESTRAINT #ONTACTAIRLINE about their policy. 5SETHISCHILDRESTRAINTONLYONforward-facing aircraft seats. s0ERIODICALLYINSPECTANDCLEAN buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching. Second Hand Child Restraint 'RACO#HILDRENS0RODUCTS)NCADVISESAGAINST loaning or passing along a child restraint. 51 If harness straps or belt are frayed or HEAVILYSOILED THEYMUST be replaced. WARNING Prevent serious injury or...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS 4OPURCHASEPARTSORACCESSORIESINTHE5NITED3TATES PLEASECONTACTUSATTHEFOLLOWING www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109 Store instruction manual behind the tab with the INSTRUCTIONBOOK icon as shown. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. © 2009 Graco PD111273A 3/09 US ,OCKING Clip Storage 52 www.gracobaby.com Child Restraint Owner's Manual READ THIS MANUAL Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 4OPURCHASEPARTSORACCESSORIESINTHE5NITED3TATES PLEASECONTACTUSATTHEFOLLOWING www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109 Store instruction manual behind the tab with the INSTRUCTIONBOOK icon as shown. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. © 2009 Graco PD111273A 3/09 US ,OCKING Clip Storage 52 www.gracobaby.com Child Restraint Owner's Manual READ THIS MANUAL Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.
