Graco 4EVER Dlx Grad - Manual

5 9 Accessories Pages 120-122 10-A How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether10-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location10-C Which Installation Method Should I Use?10-D Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 10-E Vehicle Seat Belts10-F Aircraft Installation 11-A Cleaning Seat Insert 11-B Cleaning the Seat P...

Impor tant 1 Impor tant 1 6 1-A Welcome to the Graco Family! Your child’s safety depends on you. No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. This child restraint system conforms to a...

Impor tant 1 Impor tant 1 7 In the U.S.A, please contact our Customer Service Depar tment with any questions you may have concerning par ts, use, or maintenance. When you contact us, please have your product’s model number and date of manufacture ready so that we may help you efficiently. These numb...

Impor tant 1 Impor tant 1 8 Model Name _________________________Model Number _______________________Date of Manufacture __________________Date of Purchase _____________________ Please fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it in today or register online at www.gr...

Impor tant 1 Impor tant 1 9 Please fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it in today or register online at www.gracobaby.com/carseatregistration. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. S...

Impor tant 1 Impor tant 1 10 ! If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual. ! Children are safer riding rear-facing and should ride rear-facing as long as possible, until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat. Then children sh...

Impor tant 1 Impor tant 1 12 ! Never attach two lower anchor connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer. ! Do not use both the vehicle seat belt and lower anchor attachment at the same time when using the car seat forward-facing with the 5-po...

Impor tant 1 Impor tant 1 13 STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture. Look for date of manufacture label on back of the car seat. Graco Children’s Products Inc. advises against loaning or passing along a car seat unless you know the complete history of the p...

Impor tant 1 14 This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal motor vehicle safety standards for use in motor vehicles. This car seat is certified for use in aircraft when using the harness system and without using the lockoff. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats...

Features 2 15 Impor tant 1 2-A Car Seat Features A E GH N S Q C B D F L I J R O P A Headrest/Harness Height Adjustment Lever B Headrest C Infant Head Support D Booster Shoulder Belt Guide E Harness Covers F Chest Clip G Harness Straps H Buckle Tongues I Buckle J Buckle Strap K Buckle Cover L Infant ...

Features 2 17 A F D BC E A Tether Storage B Tether Hook C Tether Strap D Tether Strap Adjuster E Harness Strap Splitter Plate F Instruction Manual Storage

Features 2 18 With Seat Pads Removed: A BC E E D F G H A Harness Storage Compartment B Forward-Facing SnugLock ® Lock-Off Release Button C Forward-Facing SnugLock ® Lock-Off D Lower Anchor Strap E Backrest Locks F Rear-Facing SnugLock ® Lock-Off G Rear-Facing SnugLock ® Lock-Off Release Button H Har...

Features 2 19 A B A A A C E Seat Belt Trainer: D A Belt Guides B Seat Belt Trainer Release Lever C Belt Positioning Clip Storage D Instruction Manual Storage E Rear Locking Tab F Belt Positioning Clip F

20 Rear Fa cing 3- A 3-A Rear-Facing Use Rear-Facing: 4-40 lb (1.8-18 kg), 49” (125 cm) or less • Infants who weigh less than 26.5 lb (12 kg) MUST be rear-facing . • Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle back seat.• Make sure lower anchor strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-fac...

21 Rear Fa cing 3- A Vehicle Seat Lap/ Shoulder Belt • Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.• The infant Head and Back Support and the infant Lower Body Support can only be used Rear-Facing for children weighing less than 20 lb (9 kg). • The seat insert MUST be installed when using rear fa...

22 Rear Fa cing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3- B 3-B Install Rear-Facing with Lower Anchor Attachment 1. Store Tether Strap Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on the back of the car seat as shown. 2. Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from Storage Location Push in on the red buttons on the lower anc...

23 Rear Fa cing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3- B 3. Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6. 4. Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three ...

24 Rear Fa cing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3- B 5. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Ve...

25 Rear Fa cing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3- B A B D C Using With the Belt Lock-Off:8. Expose the Belt Lock-Off A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the buckle. D. Unbuckle the chest clip.

26 Rear Fa cing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3- B E G E. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. F F. Remove Infant Body Support and Seat Insert G. Lift and Remove The Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer...

27 Rear Fa cing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3- B H. Lift The Seat Pad Lift Bottom Seat Pad Up To Expose the Plastic Shell. H 9. Open the SnugLock ® Lock-Off Lift the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off. 10. Make Sure the Lower Anchor strap is Routed Under the SnugLock ® Lock-Off The lower anchor ...

28 Rear Fa cing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3- B 11. Connect the Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Make sure the arrows are pointing up. Lower anchor strap should not be twisted. If twisted, you will not be able to tighten the strap. CLICK!

29 Rear Fa cing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3- B 12. Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap. You may need to tighten through the belt path as shown. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. CLICK! 13. Close the Sn...

30 Rear Fa cing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3- B 14. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front- to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 15. Replace The Seat Pad 16. Replace The Seat Belt ...

31 Rear Fa cing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3- B Push the front of the Seat Belt Trainer down on the Seat Base. You will hear a click when it is securely in place. CHECK that the Seat Belt Trainer is securely attached by pulling up on both sides. 17. Reinstall Infant Body Support and Seat Insert Th...

32 Rear Fa cing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3- B 19. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat. The bubble must be completely within the blue zone. Readjust if needed. See section 5-A to secure your child. Recheck the level indicator with c...

33 Rear Fa cing with Seat Belt 3- C 3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6. 2. Store Tether and Lower Anchor Connectors in Storage Locations Attach tether hook and low...

34 Rear Fa cing with Seat Belt 3- C 3. Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear-facing positions. 4 5 6 1 2 3 4. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the...

35 Rear Fa cing with Seat Belt 3- C 5. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat. The bubble must be completely within the blue zone. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the bubble is c...

38 Rear Fa cing with Seat Belt 3- C 7. Open the SnugLock ® Lock-Off Lift the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off. H H. Lift The Seat Pad Lift Bottom Seat Pad Up To Expose the Plastic Shell.

39 Rear Fa cing with Seat Belt 3- C Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 8. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Under the SnugLock ® Lock-off Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label), through the SnugLock ® Lock-Off, and out the other side...

40 Rear Fa cing with Seat Belt 3- C 9. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 10. Close the SnugLock ® Lock-Off When the slack is...

41 Rear Fa cing with Seat Belt 3- C 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front- to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 11. Switch the Retractor Switch the retractor after the installat...

42 Rear Fa cing with Seat Belt 3- C 13. Replace The Seat Pad 14. Replace The Seat Belt Trainer The Seat Belt Trainer MUST be installed when the seat is used in Rear-Facing mode. Insert the locking tab on the rear of the Seat Belt Trainer into the slot near the seat crease on the car seat. Thread the...

43 Rear Fa cing with Seat Belt 3- C Push the front of the Seat Belt Trainer down on the Seat Base. You will hear a click when it is securely in place. CHECK that the Seat Belt Trainer is securely attached by pulling up on both sides. 15. Reinstall Infant Body Support and Seat Insert The seat insert ...

44 Rear Fa cing with Seat Belt 3- C 17. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat. The bubble must be completely within the blue zone. Readjust if needed. See section 5-A to secure your child. Recheck the level indicator with child in seat. ...

45 Fo rw ard-F acing 4- A 4-A Forward-Facing Use LATCH Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg) Forward-Facing: 26.5-65 lb (12-30 kg) 49” (125 cm) or less • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure lower anchor strap or vehicle seat belt i...

46 Fo rw ard-F acin g 4- A Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt with Tether Strap Vehicle Seat Lap Belt with Tether Strap • Children are safer riding rear-facing and should ride rear-facing as long as possible, until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat. Then children s...

47 Fo rw ard-F acing with LA TC H 4- B 4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Review your vehicle owner’s manual for LATCH location and use. Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg). DO NOT use the Seat Belt Trainer with the seat in Forward-Facing mode To remove the ...

48 4- B Fo rw ard-F acin g with LA TC H 2. Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6. 3. Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.

49 Fo rw ard-F acing with LA TC H 4- B 4 5 6 1 2 3 5. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80...

51 Fo rw ard-F acing with LA TC H 4- B Using With the Belt Lock-Off:7. Expose the Belt Lock-Off A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the buckle. D. Unbuckle the chest clip. E E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. 8. Open the SnugLock ® L...

52 4- B Fo rw ard-F acin g with LA TC H CLICK! 10. Attach Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Make sure the arrows are pointing up. Lower anchor strap should not be twisted. If twisted, you will not be able to tighten the strap.

53 Fo rw ard-F acing with LA TC H 4- B 11. Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap. You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 12. Close t...

54 4- B Fo rw ard-F acin g with LA TC H 13. Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 14. Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 15. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the sea...

55 Fo rw ard-F acing with LA TC H 4- B 16. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. 17. Reinstall Seat Insert The seat insert MUST be used for children 40 lb (18 kg) or less.The seat insert MUST be removed for children over 40 lb (18 kg).

56 Fo rw ard-F acin g with Seat Belt 4- C 4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not, See section 6 to move lower anchor attachment. DO NOT use the Seat Belt Trainer with the seat in Forward-Facing...

57 Fo rw ard-F acing with Seat Belt 4- C 2. Store Lower Anchor Connectors Attach lower anchor connectors to the plastic bars as shown. 3. Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. 4. Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehic...

59 Fo rw ard-F acing with Seat Belt 4- C C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle. E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. C D EE

60 Fo rw ard-F acin g with Seat Belt 4- C Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 8. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with an orange label), through the lock-off, and out the other side. Buckle the seat belt. The s...

61 Fo rw ard-F acing with Seat Belt 4- C 12. Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 10. Close the SnugLock ® Lock-Off When the slack is removed, close the SnugLock ® Lock-Off unt...

62 Fo rw ard-F acin g with Seat Belt 4- C 15. Replace the Seat Pad and Seat Insert The seat insert MUST be used for children 40 lb (18 kg) or less.The seat insert MUST be removed for children over 40 lb (18 kg).Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. 14. Test For Tightness Grab...

63 Securing Child 5- Po int Harness 5 5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 1. Loosen Harness Straps (A) Lift up on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. (B) Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle. (C) Place harness straps off to the sides. WARNING! In col...

64 Securing Child 5- Po int Harness 5 3. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. 4. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders and Buckle You will hear a “click” when buckle tongues are securely attached. Pull up on each buckle tongue to make sure it is ...

65 Securing Child 5- Po int Harness 5 Rear-Facing Forward-Facing 1” (2.5 cm) 1” (2.5 cm) 5. Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height Rear-Facing: Harness straps must be at or just below the child’s shoulders and top of head must be at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest/harness adjustmen...

66 Securing Child 5- Po int Harness 5 7. Adjust the Seat Pad The headrest flap has 3 folding positions, shorten headrest by folding the bottom of the flap under itself as shown.When raising the headrest, make sure to unfold the flap as needed. 8. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot the one th...

67 Securing Child 5- Po int Harness 5 10. Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell, Pad and Seat Belt Trainer From the top of the car seat, pull the buckle out. Note: If the buckle is in the rear slot, you will need to lift the trainer and partially open the belt guides. 11. Re-threa...

68 Securing Child 5- Po int Harness 5 12. Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured Rear-Facing: Make sure the lower anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and in behind when in the outer-most position (B) and that it is flat and is n...

69 Securing Child 5- Po int Harness 5 To Shorten Buckle: Note: The seatbelt trainer MUST be removed when shor tening the crotch strap. To shor ten the crotch strap for low bir th weight children or to get a better fit, route the crotch strap clip into the opposite slot in the shell. Do not inser t t...

70 Securing Child 5- Po int Harness 5 15. Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap When you are not able to pinch any of the harness webbing at your child’s shoulder, the harness is tight enough. 14. Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while p...

71 Securing Child 5- Po int Harness 5 16. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 17. Check Tightness Again, Tighten More if Needed A snug harness should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body i...

72 Moving Lower Anchor Attachment 6 6-A Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment 1. For Ease of Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle. C B D A

74 Moving Lower Anchor Attachment 6 G. Remove the Bottom Seat Pad Undo the four fastening strips underneath the seat pad. Then pull out the two plugs underneath the seat pad and near the seat crease. H. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. G H

75 Moving Lower Anchor Attachment 6 2. Pull the Lower Anchor Connectors Out of the Belt Path Openings Pull the lower anchor connectors out of the belt path openings, so that the lower anchor connectors lay in the seat. I I. Move Backrest Pad Undo the snap on the top corner of the seat pad back, then...

76 Moving Lower Anchor Attachment 6 3. Push the Lower Anchor Connectors Out Through the Desired Belt Path Openings on Each Side of Car Seat Rear-Facing: Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and behind when in the outer-mo...

77 Moving Lower Anchor Attachment 6 4. Replace the Seat Pads 6. Move the Headrest to Its Proper Position for Your Child 5. Replace the Seat Belt Trainer The Seat Belt Trainer MUST be installed when the seat is used in Rear-Facing mode.DO NOT use the Seat Belt Trainer with the seat in Forward-Facing ...

78 Booste r 7- A 7-A Booster Use Highback Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) 43-57” (110.1-145 cm) at least 4 years old Backless Booster: 40-120 lb (18.1-54 kg) 43-57” (110.1-145 cm) at least 4 years old Seat Belt Trainer: 50-120 lb (22.5-54 kg) 43-60” (110.1-152 cm) at least 5 years old • Place car se...

79 Booste r 7- A • Vehicle seat’s shoulder belt is adjusted snugly and should lie between child’s neck and edge of shoulder. • Never use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child. • DO NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the child’s arm or back. • DO NOT allow child to slouch or slide down ...

80 Install Highback Booste r 7- B 1. Store The Harness System A. Loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap (D). 7-B Install Highback Booster D B A C

81 Install Highback Booste r 7- B F G F. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. G. Remove The Seat Belt Trainer DO NOT use the Seat Belt Trainer with the seat in Highback Booster mode. Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer...

82 Install Highback Booste r 7- B I. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. I J J. Move Backrest Pad Undo the snap on the top corner of the seat pad back, then move the fabric aside. H H. Lift The Seat Pad Remove the seat pad to expose the plastic shell.

83 Install Highback Booste r 7- B K K. Open the Harness Storage Door L L. Place Harness, Chest Clip, Buckle Tongues, Harness Covers Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door L

84 Install Highback Booste r 7- B 2. Replace the Seat Pad M M. Store Buckle inside the slot in the car seat shell as shown M

85 Install Highback Booste r 7- B 3. Move the Headrest to Its Proper Position for Your Child 4. Recline the Car Seat Place car seat in recline position 6. 4 5 6 1 2 3

86 Install Highback Booste r 7- B Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH in the booster mode, only if the vehicle manufacturer allows it. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt. LATCH can be used in the booster mode regardless of the weight of the child...

87 Install Highback Booste r 7- B Skip to Step 20 if Not Using LATCH 6. Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from Storage Location Push in on the red buttons on the lower anchor connectors and remove from storage position. 7. Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path To move the lowe...

88 Install Highback Booste r 7- B 9. Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation, extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. 10. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. 8. Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether an...

89 Install Highback Booste r 7- B 11. Open the SnugLock ® Lock-Off Lift the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off. 12. Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is Routed Under the SnugLock ® Lock-Off The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. CLICK! 13. Attach Lower Anchor Con...

90 Install Highback Booste r 7- B CLICK! 14. Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap. You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 15. Close...

91 Install Highback Booste r 7- B 16. Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 17. Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 18. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat wher...

92 Install Highback Booste r 7- B 20. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 7-E to secure your child. 19. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.

93 Install Backless Booste r 7- C 1. Remove the Seat Back by First Loosening the Harness Straps Removing the seat back will be easier if the harness is loose. Lift up on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps. Unbuckle buckle strap if it is buckled. 7-C Install Backless Bo...

94 Install Backless Booste r 7- C 4. Recline the Car Seat Place car seat in recline position 6. 4 5 6 1 2 3 5. Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6. 3. Remove Harness Straps from Splitter Plate...

95 Install Backless Booste r 7- C 6. Raise the headrest to the highest position. 8. Remove The Seat Belt Trainer DO NOT use the Seat Belt Trainer with the seat in Backless Booster mode. Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the ca...

96 Install Backless Booste r 7- C 9. Lift The Seat Pad Lift Bottom Seat Pad all the way Up To Expose the Plastic Shell. 11. Lift the Red Backrest Lock Up With the car seat in the 6th recline position, lift the red backrest locks up and slide together. 10. Make Sure the Buckle is Stored Make sure the...

97 Install Backless Booste r 7- C 12. Remove Seat Back from Seat Base Make sure the seat is in recline position 6. Next, tilt the seat back forward and lift out of the base.To replace the seat back, reverse steps 1 though 11. 13. Relock the Red Backrest Locks Make sure they are both flat and locked ...

98 Install Backless Booste r 7- C 15. Store Splitter Plate On the back of the seat, store the splitter plate under the tab as shown. Pull the harness adjustment strap tightly to keep the splitter plate in place. 14. Replace The Seat Pad

99 Install Backless Booste r 7- C 16. Place the Booster Seat Forward-Facing in the Back Seat of Vehicle Place forward-facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap/shoulder seat belt. Push it back firmly until the back of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back. The base should sit as flat as possible ...

100 Install Seat Belt Traine r 7- D 2. Remove Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat 7-D Install Seat Belt Trainer 1. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward.

101 7- D Install Seat Belt Traine r 3. Rotate the Seat Belt Guides Out as Shown 4. Open Storage Door and Pull Out the Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip Close the storage door so it clicks closed. Skip to step 5 if Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip is not needed to get a good fit 5. Place Seat Belt Trainer...

102 Securing Child Highback Booste r 7- E 7-E Securing Child Highback Booster 1. Place Child In Seat Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the booster seat. 2. Thread Vehicle’s Shoulder Belt Into Seat Belt Guide in the Headrest Warning! Use only the vehi...

103 Securing Child Highback Booste r 7- E 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips. Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s sho...

104 Securing Child Backless Booste r 7- F 1. Place Child In Seat Make sure to push the booster back firmly until the back of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back.Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat. 2. Ears Must Be Below the Top ...

106 Securing Child Backless Booste r 7- F Using Belt Positioning Clip 1. Make Sure Vehicle’s Seat Shoulder Belt Lays in the Red Zone As Shown If the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt lays outside this zone, you MUST use the belt positioning clip. Do not use the belt positioning clip if the belt is alread...

107 Securing Child Backless Booste r 7- F 3. Push Clip and Strap Through Loop 4. Pull to Tighten Strap

108 Securing Child Backless Booste r 7- F 5. Place Child in Seat, Buckle Child In Seat and Attach Belt Positioning Clip With child’s back flat against the back of the vehicle seat, buckle child in. Then slide the clip onto the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt as shown. 6. Adjust the Belt Positioning Cli...

109 Securing Child Backless Booste r 7- F Clip should fit right at the top of shoulder as shown.

110 Securing Child Seat Belt Traine r 7- G 1. Place Child In Seat Belt Trainer Have your child sit in the Seat Belt Trainer, with his/her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat. 2. Ears Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest. 7-G Securing Child Seat Belt Trainer Warning! ...

111 Securing Child Seat Belt Traine r 7- G 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes through both seat belt guides and the shoulder belt goes through the seat belt guide on the buckle side. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies...

112 Securing Child Seat Belt Traine r 7- G Using Belt Positioning Clip 1. Make Sure Vehicle’s Seat Shoulder Belt Lays in the Red Zone As Shown If the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt lays outside this zone, you MUST use the belt positioning clip. Do not use the belt positioning clip if the belt is alrea...

113 Securing Child Seat Belt Traine r 7- G 4. Push Clip and Strap Through Loop 5. Pull to Tighten Strap

114 Securing Child Seat Belt Traine r 7- G 6. Place Child in Seat, Buckle Child In Seat and Attach Belt Positioning Clip With child’s back flat against the back of the vehicle seat, buckle child in. Then slide the clip onto the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt as shown. 7. Adjust the Belt Positioning Cl...

Installing & Removing Seat Belt Traine r 8 115 8 Installing and Removing Seat Belt Trainer From Car Seat The Seat Belt Trainer MUST be installed when the seat is used in Rear-Facing mode.DO NOT use the Seat Belt Trainer with the seat in Forward-Facing or Booster mode. To Install the Seat Belt Tr...

Installing & Removing Seat Belt Traine r 8 116 4. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. 3. Buckle Tongue Storage Pockets Place buckle tongues in the buckle tongue storage pockets on both sides of the seat.

Installing & Removing Seat Belt Traine r 8 117 5. Insert Locking Tab Insert the locking tab on the rear of the Seat Belt Trainer into the slot near the seat crease on the car seat. 6. Thread the Buckle Thread the buckle strap through the MATCHING buckle slot in the Seat Belt Trainer if the seat ...

Installing & Removing Seat Belt Traine r 8 118 CHECK that the Seat Belt Trainer is securely attached by pulling up on both sides. CLICK! CLICK! 7. Attach the Seat Belt Trainer Push the front of the Seat Belt Trainer down on the Seat Base. You will hear a click when it is securely in place.Make s...

Installing & Removing Seat Belt Traine r 8 119 To Remove the Seat Belt Trainer: 1. Unbuckle the Buckle Unbuckle the buckle strap if the seat is being used in harness mode. 2. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. 3. Remove The Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the f...

Accessorie s 9 120 9-A Accessories (on select models) Cup Holders The cup holders are adjustable and can be shifted left or right. Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove. Buckle C...

Accessorie s 9 121 Infant Head Support Never allow the head suppor t to bunch or fold behind child. To install, inser t the tabs on the back of the infant head suppor t into the slots on the headrest. To remove, pull the infant head suppor t away from the headrest. Infant Body Support Infant Body su...

Accessorie s 9 122 Seat Insert The seat insert MUST be used for children 40 lb (18 kg) or less.The seat insert MUST be removed for children over 40 lb (18 kg). Never allow seat inser t to bunch or fold behind child. To install, unbuckle the harness and attach the pins on each side of the seat inser ...

123 Additiona l Information 10 Lower Anchor Connectors To remove the lower anchor connectors from the lower anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off. Tether To remove, press the grey button and pull out on the strap to release the tension.Press in on the hook’s spring. Push tether hook ...

124 Additiona l Information 10 Review your vehicle owner’s manual for Seating Locations 10-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location The best seating location for this car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and • Results in a secure installation of this car seat In the event t...

125 Additiona l Information 10 This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the lower anchor attachment. Both are equally safe to use. INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD. Graco allows the securing of the car seat with the LATCH system in the booster mode, only if t...

126 Additiona l Information 10 10-D Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations: rear-facing or side- facing vehicle seats rear-facing with an active front air bag booster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt

127 Additiona l Information 10 Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use Vehicle Seat Belt Terms 10-E Vehicle Seat Belts This car seat can be installed using a vehicle seat belt. To do this, you will need to change the seat belt to a locked mode for use with car seats. With some v...

128 Additiona l Information 10 Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: Lap Belt Only 2 connection points. Can ONLY be used in harness mode. The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat...

129 Additiona l Information 10 There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. Most vehicles manufactured after 1996 will have Switchable retractors in the back ...

130 Additiona l Information 10 10-F Aircraft Installation This child restraint is cer tified for use in aircraft when using the harness system, and ONLY when not using the SnugLock ® lock-off. This child restraint is not cer tified for aircraft use when used as a booster seat because aircrafts do no...

131 Additiona l Information 10 1. Move the Lower Anchor Attachment Rear-Facing: If installing rear-facing, move the lower anchor attachment to the forward-facing belt path marked with an orange label.Forward-Facing: If installing forward-facing, move the lower anchor attachment to the rear- facing b...

132 Additiona l Information 10 Forward-Facing: Make sure the aircraft seat belt is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not twisted.For complete rear-facing installation, see section 3-C, and for forward-facing installation, see section 4-C but do not use the tether.

134 Care & Cleanin g 11 11-B Cleaning Seat Pads Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Headrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning.To remove, raise the headrest to the highest position.Pull plastic tab out from be...

135 Care & Cleanin g 11 Carefully slide the pad off the headrest-bumpers. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.Reverse the steps to reattach the pad on the headrest. Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, cover may...

136 Care & Cleanin g 11 Side Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, undo the snap on the top corner of the seat pad back. On some models: Pull out the clip on each side near the forward-facing belt path. Then pull the s...

137 Care & Cleanin g 11 From the back of the car seat, pull out the plastic tab at the top of the car seat shell. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell. Front Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mi...

139 Care & Cleanin g 11 To clean the buckle, review section 5 for removing and reinstalling the buckle.With the buckle removed, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle. Press the red button several times while in the water. DO NOT SUBMERGE THE BUCKLE STRAP. DO NOT USE SOAPS, H...

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