Graco Extend2Fit - User Manual

5 9-A How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether 9-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 9-D Vehicle Seat Belts 9 Additional Information Pages 91-101 10-A Cleaning Seat Pad10-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps 10 Cleaning Seat Pad Pages 102-106 5 Boos...

6 1-A A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children: Rear-Facing: 4-50 lb (1.8-22.5 kg) Forward Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) Booster: 30-100 lb (14-45 kg) • Children less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST use this car seat rear-facing. Review section 1-C for more information. Adult Assembly Requir...

7 Car Seat Assembly (On Select Models) Adult Assembly Required1. Attach Cup Holders You MUST attach cup holders. Line up the T-slot and side-tab to “click” into place.

9 Which Installation Method Should I Use? This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. Vehicle Seat Belt: Review section 9 and your vehicle owner’s manual to learn how to install...

10 LATCH consists of lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are built- in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car seat. Lower anchors are used INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle. Top tethers are used IN ADDITION to the lower an...

11 LATCH System LATCH consists of two lower anchors, which are built- in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat. Review section 3-C, 4-C & 5-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual. LATCH can ONLY be used if the vehicle LATCH anchor spacing is 11 inches (2...

12 Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3, 4 & 5 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. Harness Height, Rear-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just below the child’s sh...

14 Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Only Position Lap Belt Lap belt must go behind armrest and lie low across your child’s hips and thighs. Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder best lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder. For Booster, You Need to Adjust:

15 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (A) Review section 3 Check level indicator (B) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below Child’s Shoulders (C) Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D) Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder (E) Re...

16 Use the top tether strap when using forward-facing (A) When used properly, the top tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. Review section 4 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (B) Review section 4 Harness Straps at or Just Above Child’s Shoulders (C) Review...

17 Never Use Lap Belt Only Review section 5 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 5 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders Review section 5 Booster Installation

19 1-C Right Mode of Use Note: Preterm or low bir th weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft. According to the AAP, these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. When rear-facing, use the corrected age for preemies. Graco advises that you have...

20 1-D Before You Begin 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. Send ...

21 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. Send your name, address, a...

23 STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture. Look for this sticker 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 product. We also advise against purchasin...

24 ! NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN ACTIVE FRONT AIR BAG. If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and car seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child. ! Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information abou...

28 2 F eatures 2-A Car Seat Features A B L F CD H G J K M I E

34 3 Rear Facing 3-A Rear-Facing Rear-Facing: 4-50 lb (1.8-22.5 kg) • Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST be rear-facing. • Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-facing belt path marked with a blue labe...

35 3 Rear Facing Vehicle Seat Lap Belt NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag. • Harness straps need to be even with or just below the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level . The American Academy of Pediatrics ...

36 3 Rear Facing When reading the level indicator, - If the bubble is entirely under the light blue line, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age. - If the bubble is entirely under the dark blue line, the restraint is level for a child 3+ months in age. - If the bubble is not completely ...

37 3 Rear Facing 3-B Installing Rear-Facing With LATCH Straps Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Do not install with LATCH for a child greater than 45 lb (20 kg) 1. Store Top Tether Strap Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on right side of the car seat. 2. Remove LATCH...

38 3 Rear Facing 3. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not, See section 8 to move LATCH strap. 4. Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint or push in on handle on rear of child restraint and adjust to one of the four rear-faci...

40 3 Rear Facing 7. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. 8. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Bubble must be completely under the blue lines. Readjust the recline if needed. Or if needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat creas...

41 3 Rear Facing continue next page 9. Extend the LATCH Strap. For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. CLICK! 10. Attach LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors. LATCH strap should lie flat and not be twist...

42 3 Rear Facing 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH 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. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening...

43 3 Rear Facing continue next page 13. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Bubble must completely be under the blue lines. Readjust if needed.For infants 3 months and under, the bubble must completely be under the light blue line. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under ...

44 3 Rear Facing Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Bubble is Under the Lines and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot P...

46 3 Rear Facing 3. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 4. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. 5. To Keep Your Child Rear Facing Longer For additional leg room squeeze t...

47 3. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 4. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. 5. To Keep Your Child Rear Facing Longer For additional leg room squeeze the adjustment ...

48 3 Rear Facing Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 7. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. Note:...

49 3 Rear Facing 8. Lock Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today, slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it go back in. You will hear a clicking sound. Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked. If not, review your car’s owner manual and section 9-D. 9. Tighten the Veh...

50 3 Rear Facing 10. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt 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. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Bubble must be complete...

52 4 For ward Facing 4-A Forward-Facing Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) 49 inches (125 cm) or less • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward- facing belt path marked with a orange label. • Install this car...

53 Important 4 For ward Facing • Harness straps need to be even with or just above the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level . • DO NOT USE the leg extender forward-facing. • The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and NHTSA recommend that children be rear-facing until the age ...

54 4 For ward Facing 1. Remove LATCH Strap from Storage Location 3. Adjust the Car Seat Place car seat in recline position 4, 5, or 6. 4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Straps Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Do not install by this method for a child weighing more t...

56 4 For ward Facing 6. Make Sure Base is a minimum 80% on Vehicle Seat. 7. Extend the LATCH Strap. For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. 8. Attach LATCH Connector to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors. LATCH strap shou...

57 Important 4 For ward Facing 9. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. 10. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specif...

58 4 For ward Facing 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH 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.Always test for tightness after adjusting the seat recline.See section 6-A to secure your ...

60 4 For ward Facing 4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt FORWARD-FACING REAR- FACING 6 5 2 1 4 3 BOOSTER 1. Store LATCH Strap Attach LATCH connectors to the plastic bars as shown. 2. Adjust the Car Seat Place car seat in recline position 4, 5, or 6. 4. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in ...

61 Important 4 For ward Facing 4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 4. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 5. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. 3. U...

62 4 For ward Facing Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 6. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with a orange label) and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twist...

64 4 For ward Facing 11. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt 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.Always test for tightness after adjusting the seat recline.See section 6-A to secure...

65 Important 4 For ward Facing Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6

66 5 Booste r 5-A Booster Use Booster Use: 30-100 lb (14-45 kg) 38-57 in. (96-145 cm) at least 4 years old • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure vehicle seat’s lap belt is adjusted snugly and lays low on the child’s hip and is routed in front of the armrest in the boo...

67 5 Booste r • DO NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the child’s arm or back. • DO NOT allow child to slouch or slide down in the booster seat. • DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of armrests. • Vehicle’s seat headrest SHOULD NOT create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat. • The f...

68 5 Booste r 1. Store The Harness SystemA. Remove Harness Covers To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove. B. Loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible. C. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C B A 5-B Install Backed Booster

69 5 Booste r D. Unbuckle the buckle strap. E. Remove the Buckle Strap From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier. D E

70 5 Booste r H F. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. G. Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps. H. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell G F

72 5 Booste r 2. Unhook Tether From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat 3. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. L. Replace Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its ...

73 5 Booste r Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH system in the booster mode. 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 up to 100 lb (45 kg).Verify the following before using L...

74 5 Booste r 6. Attach LATCH Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower Anchor Bars. Lower Anchor strap should not be twisted. 7. Tighten the LATCH Strap Remove all the slack from the LATCH strap 5. Extend the LATCH Strap. For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey but...

75 5 Booste r 8. Attach The Tether Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 9. Tighten Tether Remove all the slack. 10. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest Se...

76 6 Securing Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Lift up on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. Unbuckle the chest clip and the crotch buckle. Place harness straps off to the sides. 6-A Securing Child 5-point Harness WARNING! Do not put snowsuits or bulky...

77 1. Loosen Harness Straps Lift up on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. Unbuckle the chest clip and the crotch buckle. Place harness straps off to the sides. 6 Securing Child Unbuckle the chest clip and the crotch buckle.

78 6 Securing Child 2. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. Avoid bulky or heavy clothing. Doing so will prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly. Place a blanket over the child after you have secured the child. 3. Place Harness Straps ...

79 6 Securing Child 2. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. Avoid bulky or heavy clothing. Doing so will prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly. Place a blanket over the child after you have secured the child. 3. Place Harness Straps ...

80 6 Securing Child 5. To Raise or Lower Headrest/ Harness Height Squeeze the adjustment handle and move headrest for the proper harness height. 6. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them.

82 6 Securing Child 10. Pull Up on Crotch Strap to Make Sure it is Secured 11. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled. 12. Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down. Do this to both sides...

84 6 Securing Child 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 6-B Securing Child Backed Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system ...

85 6 Securing Child 6-B Securing Child Backed Booster 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap por tion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests. Be sure the lap por tion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips. Be sure the shoulder belt lies across yo...

86 7 Accessorie s 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. 7-A Accessories (on select models) Headrest Pillow Slide head pillow into opening inhead suppor t as shown. Curvedbottom ...

87 Impo rt ant Im po rt an t 7 Accessorie s Body Support Use only in the rear-facing mode. Body suppor t must be used if shoulders are below the lowest harness setting.Never allow body suppor t to bunch or fold behind child.

88 8 Moving LA TC H 1. For Ease of Moving the LATCH Strap A. Undo the elastic loops in front of child restraint. B. Pull the LATCH straps out of the belt path opening, so that the LATCH hooks end up on the same side of the child restraint. 8-A Moving the LATCH Strap B A 3. Feed the LATCH Connector w...

89 8 Moving LA TC H 2. Slide Entire LATCH Strap Along Bar to Correct Belt Path Opening Rear-Facing: Slide LATCH strap down to the blue label. Forward-Facing: slide the LATCH strap up to the orange label. 3. Feed the LATCH Connector with the Adjuster Closest to it Through the Chosen Belt Path Rear-Fa...

90 8 Moving LA TC H 4. Replace the Seat Pad Fabric on the Front of the Child Restraint. Forward-Facing: Make sure the strap is flat and not twisted.

91 9 Additional Informatio n LATCH To remove the LATCH from the lower anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off. Top 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 in, then lift up and pull away fro...

92 9 Additional Informatio n 9-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations. 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 the...

94 9 Additional Informatio n 9-D 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 vehicle seat belts, this is done with the latchplate; with other vehicle seat belts, this...

95 9 Additional Informatio n 9-D Vehicle Seat Belts Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: Lap/Shoulder Belt 3 connections points. Can be used in all car seats modes of use. The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNO...

96 9 Additional Informatio n Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. There are three types of retractors: ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor), ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) , and Switchable (ELR switch to ALR). To determine your type of ret...

97 9 Additional Informatio n How to Lock Your Lap and Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor A latchplate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt thr...

99 9 Additional Informatio n Locking Latchplate and ELR Retractor A latchplate that holds the lap belt snug after it has been adjusted; contains a metal bar on the underside of the hardware that “locks” the belt in position. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the prope...

100 9 Additional Informatio n Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latchplate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. With this retractor, you will need to use the locking clip to lock the vehicle seat belt.To get a locking clip order on...

101 9 Additional Informatio n Lap Belt Installation Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor When installing the car seat, route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in. Then, pull upward...

102 10 Care & Cleaning 10-A Cleaning Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Raise the headrest all the way up. Undo elastic straps behind seat.Squeeze the adjustment handle and pull the leg extender out. Seat Pad

104 10 Care & Cleaning Head Support Cover Undo elastic loops behind head suppor t. Peel cover off head suppor t. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.To put the head suppor t cover back on, reverse preceding steps.

105 Impo rt ant Im po rt an t 10 Care & Cleaning 10-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer. Rotate the metal retainer up through the shell and pad. From the front, pull the crotch buckle out.To clean buckle, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the...

106 10 Care & Cleaning 10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or LATCH STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps or LATCH belt are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at www.g...

108 To purchase par ts or accessories in the United States, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109 Replacement Parts Store instruction manual in base as shown.