Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2.0 Registration Information . . . . . . . . .5 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint 5 2.2 Recall Information. . . . . . . . . .5 2.3 If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . .5 3.0 Features . . . . ....
Page 3 - Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip 52-55
3 Table of Contents (cont.) 12.0 Harness Removal . . . . . . . . . 38-4213.0 Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built-in Harness . . . . . . . . . . . 43-45 14.0 Securing Child & Booster Seat in . . Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 15.0 Adjusting Head Support. . . . . 47-4816.0 ...
Page 4 - Warnings to Parents and Other Users
4 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users Failure to properly use this child restraint increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Your child’s safety depends on you installing and using this child restraint correctly.Even if using this child restraint seems ...
Page 5 - Call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety; If You Need Help
5 2.0 Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint Please fill in the above information. The model number and manufactured in (date) can be found on a label underneath your child restraint. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attache...
Page 8 - MAKE sure the harness straps are securely; Harness Strap; Assembling the Child Restraint; Adult assembly required.; Arm
8 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 ot...
Page 13 - Important Information
13 5.0 Important Information • NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. If an air bag inflates, 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 for informat...
Page 15 - Height and Weight Limitations
15 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 - WITHOUT Back Support
17 6.3 WITHOUT Back Support Your child must meet all requirements:• weigh between 40 and 100 lbs. (mass between 18 and 45 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 por...
Page 18 - Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location; Vehicle Seat Location Requirements
18 7.0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 7.1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe for this child restraint. Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the child restraint. If you are not sure where to ...
Page 19 - TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES.
19 7.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 7.3 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 22 - UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems; • Lap Belts with Emergency
22 7.6 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 - Using Child Restraint WITH Built-in Harness; at front of seat near
25 9.0 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 INCREASES...
Page 27 - If straps are in proper slots go to page 31.
27 5. The harness straps must go into the slots even with or just above the shoulders . If straps are in proper slots go to page 31. 6 . To adjust harness straps: a) Turn seat around, so you will have access to the rear of the seat. b) From the rear of the seat remove straps from metal junction ...
Page 29 - MUST; go over
29 8. Use plastic strap guides as a guide to feed the harness up over the red rollers. Make sure to feed straps OVER red rollers and plastic strap guides . Make sure that the tether strap does not interfere when changing the harness strap height positions. 9. If the straps are not fed OVER the red r...
Page 31 - Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a
31 10.0 Securing the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle 10.1 Using Child Restraint WITH Built-in Harness Lower anchors must be stored when using vehicle belt.See Section 18.1, Storing LATCH, page 57. 1. Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat. 2. Thread the se...
Page 32 - belt for your seat belt system, see Section 7.0
32 4. Tighten vehicle seat belt Push down hard with your knee or free hand in the middle of the child restraint . Then pull and tighten the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt.5. While pulling the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt, lay the shoulder belt inside the opened lock-off a...
Page 33 - secure the tether to hold seat in place.
33 6. If a vehicle top tether anchor is available, secure the tether to hold seat in place. See Section 18.0 Using the Tether, page 56. When not using the tether, hook it on the tether storage bar on the rear of the seat, see page 57. 7. Safety Check for Secure Installation Perform this test every t...
Page 34 - . Pull firmly on Connectors
34 10.3 With LATCH Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds (21.7 kg). 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...
Page 36 - Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint; that straps are not twisted.
36 11.0 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 car seat.2. Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and i...
Page 37 - Fasten harness clip; Make sure straps are flat and snug
37 3. Fasten harness clip . Position harness clip at middle of child’s chest, level with armpits. 4. Tighten the harness straps by pulling the adjustment strap on the front of the seat . 5. Make sure straps are flat and snug against child’s shoulders and thighs. You should not be able to pinch ...
Page 41 - MAKE sure to keep the gutters clear of any
41 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 arm...
Page 43 - Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built-in Harness; INCORRECT
43 13.0 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 u...
Page 44 - DO NOT use shoulder belt loose; or positioned under arm
44 DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm . DO NOT place shoulder belt behind child’s back . 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 . If child will not keep vehicle belt properly pos...
Page 45 - The front of booster seat MUST NOT; hang over front of vehicle seat
45 INCORRECT INCORRECT 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 .
Page 46 - Securing Child & Booster Seat in Vehicle
46 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 car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat. 3. Position lap/shoulder belt through shoulder belt guide not underneath shoulder belt guide . Bel...
Page 47 - Adjusting Head Support; on
47 15.0 Adjusting Head Support When using with or without the built-in harness.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, squ...
Page 49 - Removing Back Support
49 To use booster seat WITHOUT back support, remove harness straps if attached (see section 12.0 Harness Removal, p.38-42) 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 o...
Page 54 - Slide the vehicle shoulder belt onto the clip as shown; Shoulder belt; REAR VIEW OF CHILD
54 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 positionned low on the hips.The belt MUST NOT be twisted. Shoul...
Page 55 - CORRECT
55 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
Page 56 - Using the Tether; dealership for the proper anchor location and installation.
56 18.0 Using the Tether All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Always use tether if a vehicle tether anchor is available, check your vehicle owner’s manual for the tether anchor location(s). If your vehicle is not equipped with a tether anchor, it may be possible to install one. Contact y...
Page 57 - anchors
57 Lower anchors 18.1 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 st...
Page 58 - Important points to remember:
58 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 59 - To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash:
59 20.0 Accessories (on certain models ONLY) Body Support Harness covers To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: • Always make sure shoulder straps are threaded through slots and properly positioned on shoulders. • Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child. • Use body support with ...
Page 61 - Care and Maintenance
61 • 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 or replace. Do not i...
Page 62 - To Remove Seat Cover
62 Seat 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 12.0, Harness Removal, p.38).2. Remove elastic loops from seat as indicated in and . 3. Machine wash cover in cold water on del...
Page 63 - Owners Manual Storage
63 24.0 Owners Manual Storage Your Owner’s Manual can be stored on the bottom of the seat inside the slot in the footrest as shown.
Page 64 - Replacement Parts and Warranty; please contact us at the following:; or
64 25.0 Replacement Parts and Warranty 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
