Page 3 - Thank you for choosing the Fisher-Price; If your child is at least one year of age and; allow others to use this car seat until; Your child’s safety depends on you!; Message to Parents for 5-Point Harness Mode
Thank you for choosing the Fisher-Price ® Grow-with-Me TM Car Seat. This car seat can be used in two different modes:5-Point Harness for a child 20 - 40 lbs.; or BoosterCar Seat (without harness) for a child 30 - 80 lbs. If your child is at least one year of age and 20-40 lbs., please read this side...
Page 4 - Table of Contents 5-Point Harness Mode; WARNING; What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have; NEVER USE
Table of Contents 5-Point Harness Mode WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 IMPORTANT! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 All About 5-Point Harness Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Proper installation and use depends on you! If you do not follow
WARNING Proper installation and use depends on you! If you do not follow the instructions in this manual and the labels on the car seat, paying particular attention to the warning statements, your child could be at risk of striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash, resulting in s...
Page 7 - leave an unsecured car seat in your vehicle. If left; NEVER; dress your child in clothing that interferes with positioning; NEVER; allow the shoulder straps to be loose around your child.; NEVER; use the car seat after it is involved in a crash. A crash
NEVER leave an unsecured car seat in your vehicle. If left unsecured, even when not occupied, the car seat could injureother occupants in a sudden stop or crash. NEVER dress your child in clothing that interferes with positioning the crotch strap between your child’s legs. If the crotch strap is not...
Page 8 - Car Seat in 5-Point Harness Mode is intended for use; DO NOT; use this car seat in this mode.; and
IMPORTANT! • Please read the entire side of this manual carefully before using the car seat in 5-Point Harness Mode. Keep this manual under the clip on the back of the car seat for easy reference. • This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS ...
Page 10 - All About 5-Point Harness Mode; “WING” CUSHION
All About 5-Point Harness Mode (20-40 lbs.) The safety features of this Fisher-Price ® car seat will reduce the risk of injury to your child in acrash; however, no car seat can prevent seriousinjury or death in all crashes. 5-POINT HARNESS 5-Point Harness Mode 8 20 - 40 lbs. “WING” CUSHION TETHER ST...
Page 12 - What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have?; ALWAYS; secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactly
What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have? WARNING ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactly as described in this manual. Refer also to your vehicle owner’smanual for specific information on your vehicle belt system andspecific instructions on how to install a car seat in ...
Page 13 - use this car seat. Your vehicle manufacturer; alter your vehicle belt system yourself.
What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have? There are many different types of vehicle belt systems. Some vehicle belt systemscan never be used with this car seat in 5-Point Harness Mode. Read your vehicle’s owner’s manual and check to determine which type of vehicle belt system or systems you have...
Page 14 - Door Mounted Lap and Shoulder Belt; Explanation –; Motorized Shoulder Belt
Explanation – This lap and shoulder belt system is attached to the vehicle’s door and moves when the door is opened. This system will not keep the car seat secure. NEVER USE NEVER USE These Vehicle Belt Systems Door Mounted Lap and Shoulder Belt Explanation – The lap belts with these systems cannot ...
Page 15 - OK; to; USE; These Vehicle Belt Systems
OK to USE These Vehicle Belt Systems OK ✔ Manual Lap Belt Explanation The lap belt is tight- ened by pulling the free end. Automatic Locking Retractor Lap Belt Explanation The lap belt slack retracts automatical- ly and locks. It can be further tightened by push- ing the belt in near the retractor. ...
Page 16 - Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car Seat; Accident statistics show that children are
Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car Seat Accident statistics show that children are safer when restrained properly in rear vehicle seating locations than in front seating locations. Only use the front seat when no acceptable rear seating location is avail-able. If the front seating loc...
Page 18 - If your vehicle was manufactured in or after 1999,; you may already have; If your vehicle was manufactured before 1985; or a tether anchor kit is not; Tether Anchor Installation
A tether strap is required only when using the car seat in 5-Point HarnessMode. Use of the tether strap is an effective way to reduce a child’s forward motion in the event of a crash. And, reducing forward motionimproves your child’s safety! To use the tether strap, you must have a tetheranchor in y...
Page 19 - Drill a
Tether Anchor Installation 5-Point Harness Mode 17 20 - 40 lbs. 2 and 4 Door Car Pick-Up Truck Van, Hatchback, Station Wagon or Sport Utility 2 1 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 Drill a 5 / 16 " hole through solid metal. - For a 2 and 4 door car, make sure the hole is at least 8" away from the top and not mor...
Page 21 - Assembly; only; the harness shoulder
Assembly Push the rod clip down to unlockthe rod on the back of the shell.Slide only the harness shoulder straps off of the rod. DO NOT remove the tether strap from the rod. 1 2 1 2 5-Point Harness Mode 19 20 - 40 lbs. DO NOT REMOVE TETHER STRAP
Page 22 - When properly
Assembly Push the rod clip up to lock the rod in place.Make sure the tether strap is stilllooped onto the rod. 3 4 4 3 5-Point Harness Mode 20 20 - 40 lbs. Note: When properly installed, the tether strapis through the slot behindthe headrest; comes outthrough the slot in thegroove of the shell; andi...
Page 27 - Make sure the straps are
Assembly Carefully fit the harness shoulder/lap straps through the slots in the seat pad. Make sure the straps are not twisted. 10 10 5-Point Harness Mode 25 20 - 40 lbs.
Page 29 - Make sure you hear a “click” for
Assembly Reach under the seat pad and fit thecrotch strap buckle up through theslot in the seat pad.Insert the shoulder/lap strap latchplates into the crotch strap buckle. Make sure you hear a “click” for each latch plate. 12 13 12 13 5-Point Harness Mode 27 20 - 40 lbs.
Page 31 - Insert and; “snap”; the tabs on the
Assembly Insert and “snap” the tabs on the “wing” cushion up into the slots in the bottom of the headrest. 16 16 5-Point Harness Mode 29 20 - 40 lbs.
Page 32 - Fit the headrest pad onto the headrest.
Assembly Fit the headrest pad onto the headrest. Insert the headrest pad’s elastic loopsthrough the holes in the headrest. 17 18 17 18 5-Point Harness Mode 30 20 - 40 lbs.
Page 33 - NOT
Assembly Attach the headrest pad’s elasticloops (that were inserted through theheadrest) to the clip on each side ofthe headrest pad.Make sure the harness shoulder/lapstrap is through the clip on the backof the car seat and is NOT twisted. 19 19 5-Point Harness Mode 31 20 - 40 lbs. 20 20
Page 36 - DO NOT remove the tether
Assembly Fit the harness shoulder straps on the rod. DO NOT remove the tether strap from the rod. Fit the rod with shoulder straps andtether strap into the groove in theshell. Push the rod clip up to lock the rod in place. 25 26 25 26 5-Point Harness Mode 34 20 - 40 lbs.
Page 37 - Converting Modes
Converting Modes 5-Point Harness (20-40 lbs.) 5-Point Harness Mode 35 20 - 40 lbs. Add Tether Strap(see page 20, under the Note:)Add 5-Point Harness Shoulder/Lap Belt(see page 25, step 10; page 27, steps 12and 13; page 31, step 20; pages 32-34,steps 21-26)Add “Wing” Cushion(see page 29, step 16)Add ...
Page 38 - Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle; secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system
Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle WARNING ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactly as described in this manual. Refer also to yourvehicle owner’s manual for specific information on yourvehicle belt system and specific instructions on how toinstall a car seat in your vehi...
Page 40 - Buckle the vehicle belt.
Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle Buckle the vehicle belt. 5 5 5-Point Harness Mode 38 20 - 40 lbs.
Page 41 - For a manual lap belt system:
Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle For a manual lap belt system: With the vehicle belt buckled, pushdown on the car seat with your kneeand pull the free end of the vehiclebelt for the tightest possible fit. 6A 6A 5-Point Harness Mode 39 20 - 40 lbs.
Page 42 - For a lap and shoulder belt system:; HINT
Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle For a lap and shoulder belt system: With the vehicle belt buckled, pushdown on the car seat with your kneeand pull the shoulder belt for thetightest possible fit. 6B 6B Some vehicle belt systems have labels with instructions for use with carseats. Read the instr...
Page 45 - To install the locking clip:
Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle To install the locking clip: Re-tighten the vehicle lap and shoul-der belt system (see page 40). Holdthe lap and shoulder belts togetherjust behind the tongue and unbucklethe vehicle belt. Continue to hold the lap and shoulder belts together. 9 9 5-Point Harness...
Page 47 - To remove the tether strap from
Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle Attach the tether strap hook to thetether anchor.Pull the free end of the tether strap to tighten.Fold or roll the excess tether strapand tuck it between the car seat andthe vehicle seat. Note: To remove the tether strap from the tether anchor, lift the tab on t...
Page 48 - be able to pull the back; CORRECT; alter
Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle Test your installation of the car seat again, thistime by rocking the car seat forward and back-ward. You should NOT be able to pull the back of the car seat away from the vehicle seat morethan one inch. Note: Regularly check to be sure your car seat installatio...
Page 49 - Securing Your Child
After installing the car seat in yourvehicle, unfasten the chest clip. Press the button on the crotch strapand remove the shoulder straps. 1 Securing Your Child 2 The metal and plastic parts of the car seat may become very hot when exposed tothe sun. When not in use, cover the car seatwith a blanket...
Page 51 - dress your child in clothing that interferes with position-
Securing Your Child WARNING NEVER dress your child in clothing that interferes with position- ing the crotch strap between your child’s legs. If the crotchstrap is not positioned between your child’s legs, your childcould eject from the car seat in a crash. 5-Point Harness Mode 49 20 - 40 lbs.
Page 52 - Adjust the height of the headrest and
Securing Your Child Adjust the height of the headrest and shoulder straps to your child: Squeeze the headrest release buttonand lift or lower the headrest. Thiswill also raise or lower the shoulderstraps. Align the shoulder strap slotsat or just above the top of yourchild’s shoulders. 6 6 5-Point Ha...
Page 53 - To tighten the shoulder straps:; To Tighten
Securing Your Child To tighten the shoulder straps: Pull the attached shoulder strap up to remove slack. Then, pull thefree end of the shoulder strap down to tighten. If necessary, repeat this procedure to comfort-ably tighten the shoulder straps. To loosen the shoulder straps: Fit your finger throu...
Page 55 - allow the shoulder straps
Check to be sure the shoulder strapsare snug against your child. Pull the shoulder straps away from yourchild’s chest. They should not movemore than one inch (two fingers)from your child’s chest. If the shoul-der straps are too loose, tighten them (refer to page 51, step 7). 9 Securing Your Child 9 ...
Page 56 - Removing Your Child; Unfasten the chest clip.
Removing Your Child Unfasten the chest clip. Press the button on the crotch strapbuckle and remove the shoulder strapsfrom the buckle. Remove your childfrom the car seat. Note: Insert the shoulder strap latch plates into the crotch strap buckle. 1 2 1 2 5-Point Harness Mode 54 20 - 40 lbs.
Page 57 - Aircraft Use; restrictions regarding its use.
Aircraft Use You can install this car seat in aircraft seats that face forward. Before bringingthe car seat on board:• Notify the airline of your intent to bring this car seat. The airline may have restrictions regarding its use. • The width of the car seat is 17". You may need to lift an armres...
Page 58 - Cleaning and Washing
• Machine wash the seat pad, and headrest pad and “wing” support pads in cold water and mild detergent. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. • To clean the 5-point harness, shell and “wing” support, use a mild cleaning agent and damp cloth. Rinse with clean water to remove soap residue. To rem...
Page 59 - Registering Your Car Seat; Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must; Consumer Information; at
Registering Your Car Seat Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date (located on the back side of the seat) to: Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, ...
Page 60 - Car Seat; Booster Car Seat Mode; OWNER’S MANUAL
Grow-With-Me TM Car Seat Booster Car Seat Mode (30-80 lbs.) OWNER’S MANUAL Model 79711
Page 61 - If your child; allow; Your child’s safety depends; Message to Parents for Booster Car Seat Mode
Thank you for choosing the Fisher-Price ® Grow-With-Me TM Car Seat. This car seat can be used in two different modes: 5-Point Harness for a child 20 - 40 lbs.; or Booster CarSeat (without harness) for a child 30 - 80 lbs. If your child is at least 30 lbs., please read this side of this owner’s manua...
Page 62 - Table of Contents Booster Car Seat Mode
Table of Contents Booster Car Seat Mode WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORTANT! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Registering Your Car Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 65 - USE ONLY; a vehicle lap and shoulder belt system to restrain your child in; Car Seat in Booster Car Seat Mode is intended for; use this car seat in this mode. Depending
IMPORTANT! • USE ONLY a vehicle lap and shoulder belt system to restrain your child in this car seat when used in Booster Car Seat Mode. • The Grow-With-Me TM Car Seat in Booster Car Seat Mode is intended for use by children who weigh between 30 and 80 lbs. (14 and 36 kg) andare between 37 and 52 in...
Page 66 - • This restraint, when used in Booster Car Seat Mode, is not certified; use the locking clip (included) when using this car seat in Booster
IMPORTANT! • This restraint, when used in Booster Car Seat Mode, is not certified for aircraft use. A booster car seat requires the use of a lap and shoulderbelt system to restrain your child. Aircraft are not equipped with lap andshoulder belt systems. • DO NOT use the locking clip (included) when ...
Page 68 - All About Booster Car Seat Mode; ADJUSTABLE HEADREST; LAP BELT POSITIONER; Squeeze the release button to raise or
All About Booster Car Seat Mode (30-80 lbs.) The safety features of this Fisher-Price ® car seat will reduce the risk of injury to your child in a crash; however, no carseat can prevent serious injury or death in all crashes. ADJUSTABLE HEADREST SHOULDER BELT POSITIONER Booster Car Seat Mode 8 30-80...
Page 69 - To assemble; the 5-point harness, rod, tether strap and tuck the crotch strap
Assembly If you have purchased this car seat and will be using it immediately inBooster Car Seat Mode, you will need to: assemble the pads to the head-rest and seat; remove the 5-point harness; remove the rod; and remove the“wing” cushion. To assemble the seat pad, refer to pages 23 -26 in the 5-Poi...
Page 70 - Remove Tether Strap
Converting Modes Booster Car Seat (30-80 lbs.) Remove Tether Strap Remove “Wing” Cushion Remove Harness Shoulder/Lap Belts Hide Crotch Strap Booster Car Seat Mode 10 30-80 lbs. 1 3 2 3 4 4 1 2 If you have used this car seat in 5-Point Harness Mode, you will need to convert it to Booster Car Seat Mod...
Page 72 - YOU
What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have? There are many different types of vehicle belt systems. Some vehicle belt systems can never be used with this car seat in the Booster Car Seat Mode. Read your vehicle’s owner’s manualand check to determine which type of vehiclebelt systems you have in yo...
Page 73 - use this
What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have? The illustrations on the next page show vehicle belt systems that can never beused with this car seat in the Booster Car Seat Mode. If you do not have a seat-ing location with a usable lap and shoulder vehicle belt system, DO NOT use this car seat. Your ...
Page 74 - Lap Only Belt
Explanation – There is no shoulder belt. A lap and shoulder belt system is required to restrain your child in the Booster CarSeat Mode. NEVER USE NEVER USE These Vehicle Belt Systems Lap Only Belt Explanation – This lap and shoulder belt system is attached to the vehicle’s door and moves when the do...
Page 77 - Restraining Your Child
Restraining Your Child Once you have selected an accept-able seating location, adjust the vehi-cle seat back to the upright position.Place the car seat on the vehicle seat,firmly against the vehicle seat back.Place your child on the car seat, with his lower back against the carseat back. 1 3 2 1 2 3...
Page 78 - put anything on your vehicle seat (such as a cushion)
Restraining Your Child WARNING NEVER put anything on your vehicle seat (such as a cushion) to raise the car seat. This will create too much slack in the vehicle belt system. In a sudden stop or crash, a loose vehicle belt system will not be able to properly restrain your child. Booster Car Seat Mode...
