Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 2.0 Registration Information . . . . . . . . .6 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint .6 2.2 For Recall Information . . . . . . .6 2.3 If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . .7 3.0 Useful Information ...
Page 4 - Warnings to Parents and Other Users; If an air
4 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. If an air bag in À ates, it can hit the child and child restraint with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual ...
Page 6 - Graco Children’s Products Inc.; Register Your Child Restraint; Model Number:
6 2.0 Registration Information Please ¿ ll in the above information. The model number and date of manufacture can be found on a label on the child restraint. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it today. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. Y...
Page 8 - Head support side wing buttons
Page 10 - MAKE SURE; all hands, fingers and other objects; MAKE; sure the harness straps are securely; Arm; Adult assembly required.
10 1. Lay child restraint flat on back. Grab seat pad fabric in sitting area to expose the gutters . MAKE SURE all hands, fingers and other objects are clear of the gutters. 2. MAKE sure the harness straps are securely attached within the “T”-shaped slots around the arms as shown . With your o...
Page 14 - DO NOT; use locking clip in booster mode.; NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD; let others install or use the; FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD; Your child
14 6.0 WARNINGS DO NOT use locking clip in booster mode. According to accident statistics, CHILDREN ARE SAFER WHEN PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN REAR VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS, RATHER THAN FRONT SEATING POSITIONS. For a vehicle with a front passenger air bag, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual as wel...
Page 16 - Instructions for the use of; Height and Weight Limitations; Your child must meet all requirements:; At least one year old and can sit upright unassisted; EVEN; with or just; ABOVE; the child’s shoulders.
16 FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Instructions for the use of this child restraint differ greatly depending on the size of your child. Be sure you are using the child restraint in the correct mode and wit...
Page 17 - Approximately 3-10 years of age; MUST; lie across child’s; BELOW; top of head support.
17 7.2 WITHOUT Built-in Harness Your child must meet all requirements: Weight: 30 to 100 lbs (mass between 13.6 and 45 kg) Height: 38 to 57 inches (96 and 145 cm) in height Approximately 3-10 years of age The shoulder belt MUST lie across child’s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the ...
Page 18 - WITHOUT Back Support
18 7.3 WITHOUT Back Support Your child must meet all requirements: Weigh between 40 and 120 lbs. (mass between 18 and 54.4 kg), and are between 40 and 57 inches (101 and 145 cm) in height, Approximately 4-10 years of age The shoulder belt MUST lie across child’s shoulder as shown and the lap...
Page 19 - Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location; Vehicle Seat Location Requirements; Children are safer when properly
19 8.0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 8.1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements Children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions. Whenever possible secure the child restraint in the center position of the seat directly behind the front seats. However, this ...
Page 20 - TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES.; the; equipped with; LATCH; anchor points. Please refer to vehicle owners manual for; LATCH
20 8.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 8.3 SAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT. THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CHILD RESTRAINT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. Pay careful attention to these systems; some of the seat belts that a...
Page 23 - To Install Locking Clip; Unbuckle vehicle seat belt.
23 8.6 To Install Locking Clip 1. Tighten the buckled belt by pushing down hard on the child restraint and pulling hard on the shoulder belt.2. While pushing down on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. Unbuckle the belt without allowing it to slip.3. Attach locking clip to ...
Page 24 - UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems
24 8.7 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) This lap belt stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop. DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT. LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF the following unsafe belt system...
Page 25 - use vehicle belts that are; Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease; Vehicle seat belts located forward of
25 Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way or that move along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed. Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat c...
Page 27 - Vehicle Top Tether
27 NOTE: Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LATCH anchors, so you must consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle’s LATCH anchors. Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for installations with children wei...
Page 29 - Using Child Restraint WITH Built-in Harness; at front of seat near; SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
29 10.0 Using Child Restraint WITH Built-in Harness 1. Loosen the harness straps by lifting the harness adjuster lever at front of seat near the adjustment strap and pulling the straps toward you . 2. Open harness clip . FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASE...
Page 30 - Unbuckle harness straps; Check the crotch strap:; Choose the
30 3. Unbuckle harness straps . 4. Check the crotch strap: Choose the position that is closest to but not under your child. To change crotch strap position, push crotch belt up through the bottom of the child restraint and grab it from the top to pull out . Reinsert crotch strap in the desired...
Page 31 - Pull on harness to make sure it is secure; REMEMBER; to check the shoulder straps and
31 5. Pull on harness to make sure it is secure . REMEMBER to check the shoulder straps and crotch strap position as your child grows and reposition them depending on your child’s size. The harness straps must be even with or just above the shoulders.
Page 32 - Lower anchors must be stored when using vehicle belt.; See
32 11.0 Securing the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle 11.1 Using a Child Restraint WITH a Built-in Harness Lower anchors must be stored when using vehicle belt. See Section 21.1, Storing LATCH, page 61 . 1. Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat. 2. Thread ...
Page 36 - Safety Check for Secure Installation
36 6. NEVER put two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer . 7. All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Secure the top of the seat using the tether strap. See Section 21.0 Using the Tether, page 60. 8. Safety Check for Secure I...
Page 37 - Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint; ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGLY; you place your child in the child; that straps are not twisted.; CHECK; that harness is securely latched by pulling up; use child restraint if harness does not latch.
37 12.0 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGLY EVERY TIME you place your child in the child restraint. Avoid bulky clothing. 1. Place child in child restraint with child’s back flat against back of child restraint.2. Place harness straps over child’s shoulder...
Page 40 - Adjusting Head Support/Harness Straps; adjusting the head support height,; to make sure it is securely snapped
40 13.0 Adjusting Head Support/Harness Straps When using with built-in harness always use one of the bottom 4 height positions.BEFORE adjusting the head support height, have your child lean forward slightly. Squeeze the red adjustment handle on top of seat and pull head support up until it snaps i...
Page 41 - To prevent serious injury or death:; and at least one year old.; Check Harness System
41 To prevent serious injury or death: t,FFQIBSOFTTTUSBQTTOVHBOEQPTJUJPOFEPOTIPVMEFSTXJUIIBSOFTTDMJQBUBSNQJUMFWFM t%POPUVTFTUSBQDPWFSTCMBOLFUTDVTIJPOTPSQBEEJOHVOEFSIBSOFTTTUSBQTPSDIJMEVOMFTTQSPWJEFECZ(SBDPt$IJMETIPVMECFESFTTFEJODMPUIJOHUIBUEPFTOPUJOUFSGFSFXJUICVDLMJOHUIFIBSOFTT 20 to 70 lbs (mass ...
Page 42 - Open harness clip and harness buckle; Remove crotch strap; by pushing the strap
42 To use without built in harness: 1. Remove harness straps. Open harness clip and harness buckle . 2. Face the rear of the seat and remove the belt straps from metal junction plate as shown . 3. Remove crotch strap by pushing the strap retainer on bottom of seat, up through slot. 15.0 Harnes...
Page 45 - sure to keep the gutters clear of any
45 ¢ 10. Remove harness straps from arms as shown in ¢ . Store the body support, harness covers, crotch pad cover and harness straps in safe place for future use. 11. Move seat pad fabric out of the way then raise seat back so that both arms LOCK into the gutters . You should hear a CLICK when the a...
Page 46 - Reverse instructions to reinstall harness.
46 12. Tuck seat pad in between the gap of the back support and seat area of the booster seat to allow 2 elastic straps to show at the rear of the seat . 13. Attach 2 seat pad elastic straps onto the hooks on the rear of the child restraint as shown in . 14. Pull elastic strap on the seat pad throug...
Page 47 - Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built-in Harness
47 16.0 Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built-in Harness WARNING: Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. LATCH will not secure your child in the booster seat . Vehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and MUST not be twisted. NEVER use...
Page 49 - The front of booster seat; MUST NOT; hang over front of vehicle seat
49 Vehicle seat headrest should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat . The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat . INCORRECT INCORRECT
Page 50 - Securing Child & Booster Seat in Vehicle
50 1. Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only. 2. Place child in booster seat with child’s back flat against back of booster seat. 3. Position lap/shoulder belt through shoulder belt guide not underneath shoulder belt...
Page 51 - Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode; BEFORE
51 18.0 Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode BEFORE adjusting the head support height, have your child lean forward slightly. Squeeze the red adjustment handle on top of seat and pull back support up until it snaps into one of the 5 height positions . To lower, squeeze red adjustment handle an...
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52 7RDGMXVWKHDGVXSSRUWVLGHZLQJV push buttons on top of seat down and rotate wings to desired position.
Page 53 - Removing Back Support
53 To use booster seat WITHOUT back support, remove harness straps if attached ( see section 15.0 Harness Removal, p.42-46 ) then continue with the following steps: 1. Detach 2 lower elastic straps from rear of seat as shown . 2. Detach elastic strap from the hooks on the seat pad as shown. Repeat...
Page 58 - Slide the vehicle shoulder belt onto the clip as shown; The belt; REAR VIEW OF CHILD
58 Shoulder belt positioning clip Shoulder belt positioning clip 4. Slide the vehicle shoulder belt onto the clip as shown and pull free end of strap down to tighten clip against the child’s shoulder.The lap portion MUST pass through the vehicle belt guide and be positioned low on the hips. The ...
Page 59 - be low and; allow child to slide down in booster seat; CORRECT
59 5. Lap portion of lap/shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips, just touching thighs. DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat . CORRECT INCORRECT
Page 60 - Using the Tether; Check that tether is securely attached to; dealership for the proper anchor location and installation.
60 21.0 Using the Tether 1. Check that tether is securely attached to child restraint. 2. Fasten tether clip to anchor point . 3. Tighten adjustment belt to remove any slack . 4. To loosen, push button while pulling on the beltas shown . All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. A...
Page 61 - to its; onto their respective storage bars as shown; lower anchors; storage should
61 21.1 Storing Lower Anchors and Tether (LATCH) 1. For ease of storing, extend LATCH to its maximum length. 2. Locate the storage bars on back of child restraint . 3. Fasten ends of tether and lower anchors onto their respective storage bars as shown . 4. Tether and lower anchors storage should...
Page 62 - ONLY; When used as a booster; WITHOUT; the harness, this restraint is NOT CERTIFIED for aircraft use; Important points to remember:
62 This restraint is certified for use in Motor Vehicles. It is certified for use in Aircraft ONLY when used with the built-in harness. When used as a booster WITHOUT the harness, this restraint is NOT CERTIFIED for aircraft use because aircraft seats do not have a shoulder belt. Important points to...
Page 65 - straps: spot clean with damp sponge. Do not immerse the straps in; Buckle should fasten with a “click”; DO NOT use household detergents. Never lubricate buckle.; Care and Maintenance
65 Continuous use of child restraint may cause damage to vehicle seat. Use a child restraint mat, towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery. Metal and plastic parts: clean with mild soap and cool water. No bleach or detergents. Harness straps and LATCH straps: spot clean with damp sponge. Do...
Page 66 - DO NOT USE; To Remove Head Support and Seat Covers
66 HEAD SUPPORT COVER: clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If necessary, cover may be removed for cleaning. 1. Remove harness and crotch straps (see Section 15.0, Harness Removal, p.42-46). 2. Remove elastic loops from head support as indicated in . 3. Remove head support cove...
Page 68 - please contact us at the following:; or
68 27.0 Replacement Parts, Warranty and Owner’s Manual Storage To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in the United States, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109 Your Owner’s Manual can be stored on the bottom of the seat inside the slot in the...
