Page 2 - Before you begin; Storage; LATCH; System; Table of Cont
Before you begin 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users 2.0 Registration Information 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint 2.2 Recall Information 2.3 If You Need Help 3.0 Useful Information 3.1 Certification 3.2 Child Restraint Useful Life 3.3 Second Hand Child Restraint 4.0 Assembly 4.1 Attaching LATC...
Page 3 - Installation
Installation 9.0 Installing Base Using Vehicle Seat Belt 10.0 Installing Base Using LATCH 11.0 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION 12.0 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION 13.0 Tether Use14.0 Tether and LATCH Storage 14.1 Tether Storage 14.2 LATCH Storage 15.0 Harness System 15.1 Harness Strap 15.2 Chest Clip 15.3 Buc...
Page 4 - Warnings to Parents and Other Users; DO NOT; If an air bag inflates, it can hit
1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users • DO NOT 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. Check vehicle owner’s manual for info...
Page 5 - FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT; increases the risk of; EVEN IF USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT; seems easy to figure out on your own,; CHOOSING THE CORRECT MODE OF USE; for the child restraint depending; SELECTING A SUITABLE LOCATION; for the child restraint in your vehicle.; PROPERLY ROUTING THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT OR LATCH.
• No child restraint can guarantee protection from injury in every situation. However, proper use of this child restraint reduces the risk of serious injury or death to your child. • FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sharp turn, sudden st...
Page 10 - Model Number:; Register Your Child Restraint
2.0 Registra tion Inf orma tion Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: Please fill in the above information. The model number and manufactured in (date) 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 ...
Page 11 - Child Restraint Useful Life; seful Inf; For Recall Information
STOP using child restraint and throw it away after the date MOLDED into the child restraint. Do not use this child restraint 10 years after the date of manufacture. 3.2 Child Restraint Useful Life Look For: 3.0 U seful Inf orma tion Please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions y...
Page 12 - ssembly; Attaching Cupholder; NEVER
• Remove seat pad from right hand side of the child restraint as child sits in restraint D . • Insert cupholder into opening in child restraint E . • Rotate cupholder down, until you hear a click, to lock into place F . • Wrap seat pad back around cupholder and side of child restraint G . • Tuck fab...
Page 16 - Only use base with
R S T U W Y Z X 5.0 F ea tures 5.2 BASE V NOTE: Only use base with Smart Seat™ All-In-One Carseat.
Page 18 - eight Limits
Rear-Facing with base 5 lbs-20 lbs (2.2 kg-9 kg) and up to 1 year MUST BE REAR FACING Forward-Facing with base 40 lbs-65 lbs (18.1 kg-29.5 kg) MAX HEIGHT 50” (127 cm) Shoulders are BELOW top harness slot position Booster WITHOUT Base 30 lbs-65 lbs (13.6 kg-29.5 kg) IF Shoulders are ABOVE top harness...
Page 19 - Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants
• Infants who weigh less than 20 lbs. (9 kg) MUST be rear-facing . • Infants or toddlers 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18.1 kg) may be rear-facing . IMPORTANT: This child restraint is certified for use rear-facing with children up to 40 lbs. (18.1 kg). However, some children approaching 40 lbs. (18.1 kg) may ...
Page 20 - when below; MUST; be; BELOW
6.2 Forward-facing with base: 20 to 65 lbs. (9 to 29.5 kg) WITH BUILT-IN HARNESS SYSTEM: • Child must not exceed 50 inches (127 cm) • At least one year old. • Toddlers 20 to 65 lbs. (9 to 29.5 kg) who are capable of sitting upright unassisted may be forward-facing . If unable to sit upright unassist...
Page 21 - Harness; be stored during Booster mode,; lie across child’s shoulder as; top of head support. If tops of ears
6.3 Booster WITHOUT base: 30 to 100 lbs. (13.6 to 45 kg) WITHOUT BUILT-IN HARNESS SYSTEM: Harness MUST be stored during Booster mode, see “19.1 Storing Harness, p. 50”. • Height: 38 to 57 inches (96 and 145 cm) • Approximately 3-10 years of age • The shoulder belt MUST lie across child’s shoulder as...
Page 22 - Vehicle Seat Location Requirements; Children are safer when properly; Do not use child; hoosing an Appropria
7.1 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 position is sometimes equipped with a lap belt only a...
Page 23 - Pay careful attention to these systems some; THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR; can be used in place of the following vehicle belt; anchor points. Please refer to vehicle; Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements
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. DO NOT USE A VEHICLE BELT THAT CHANGES LENGTH WHILE DRIVING. Pay careful attention to these systems; some of the seat belts that are not safe ...
Page 24 - Lap Belts; - Manually adjusted when
7.4 For Built-in Harness Only • Lap Belts - Manually adjusted when buckled, the belt is tightened manually by pulling on the free end. • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate - Once it is buckled, this type of belt has a latch plate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to...
Page 25 - UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems; IN PLACE OF
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 systems i...
Page 26 - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt; use vehicle belts that are attached; Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease; If approved for use with child restraint,
• 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 crea...
Page 28 - Use vehicle belt (not; connectors) for installations with children weighing
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 weighi...
Page 30 - “7.0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat; Make sure vehicle is on level ground; Installing Base U
You must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle manufacturer, in addition to the information in this manual. Before proceeding be sure you have read and understood, “7.0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location” on pages 22-26. Make sure vehicle is on level ground A and not ...
Page 34 - ACING
F D A 1. Test base for secure installation. See sections 9.0 and 10.0 for base installation, p. 30-33 A . 2. Push in B and rotate knobs C on both sides of child restraint at the same time to unlock position. 3. Place child restraint on base in rear-facing position D . 4. Rotate knobs on both sides o...
Page 36 - See; FORW
D A 1. Test base for secure installation. See sections 9.0 and 10.0 for base installation, p. 30-33 A . 2. Push in B and rotate knobs C on both sides of child restraint to unlock position. 3. Place on base in forward-facing position D . 4. Rotate knobs on both sides to lock seat to base E . You will...
Page 37 - LOCKED
Page 38 - All; seating positions have tether anchors.; TETHER
A B C All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Always use tether if a vehicle tether anchor is available in forward-facing mode with harness. 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 insta...
Page 39 - belt insert into; storage
Tether must be stored to child restraint for rear-facing use. • Store by clipping to bar on back of seat as shown A . • Pull loose end of adjustment strap to remove any slack. • Roll loose end of adjustment strap up and secure with a rubber band. • To store LATCH belt insert into LATCH storage compa...
Page 40 - CHECK; HARNESS
Harness Adjustment Strap 15.1 Harness Straps • To tighten: Pull harness adjustment strap A . • To loosen: Lift lever B while pulling shoulder harness straps C . 15.2 Chest Clip • To open: Press tabs and pull apart D . • To close: Snap halves together E . Make sure the chest clip is locked by pulling...
Page 42 - To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash:; Make sure chest clip and harness are open.; CESSORIES
B A To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: • Use in rear-facing mode only.• Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child. 1. Make sure chest clip and harness are open. 2. Place body support behind harness as shown in A . 3. Pull crotch strap through matching slot in body support and ...
Page 43 - To prevent serious head injury in sudden stop or crash:; Crotch Strap Cover; ” facing the
B A • Wrap crotch strap cover around crotch strap and fasten hook and loop tape at front A . 16.2 Harness Covers & Crotch Strap Cover (on certain models) To prevent serious head injury in sudden stop or crash: • Harness covers are not to be used by children over 40 lbs. • Harness covers must be ...
Page 44 - FAILURE TO PROPERLY
Recline only works in modes where child restraint is attached to the base. 17.0 USING RECLINE FAILURE TO PROPERLY recline the infant restraint on the vehicle seat increases the risk of serious injury or death. 1. Pull up on recline button on front of child restraint A . 2. Bubble in level indicator ...
Page 46 - Placing Child in Child Restraint; SECURING
1. Place child in child restraint A with child’s back flat against back of child restraint. Avoid bulky clothing. 2. Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle B . 3. Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked. 4. Close chest clip C : Position chest clip at arm...
Page 48 - To prevent serious injury or death:; • Harness height; Check Harness System
To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders with chest clip at arm pit level. • Do not use strap covers, blankets, cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Graco.• Child should be dressed in clothing that does not interfere ...
Page 52 - Using Child Restraint in Booster Mode
19.2 Using Child Restraint in Booster Mode • Vehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and MUST not be twisted. • NEVER use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child A . • DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm B . • DO NOT place shoulder belt behind child’s back C . • Lap portio...
Page 54 - Securing Child in Booster Seat and Vehicle; USE ONLY
19.3 Securing Child in Booster Seat and Vehicle USE ONLY the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Remove base from vehicle seat A . 2. Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only...
Page 57 - Adjusting Armrest; dditional Inf
20.1 Adjusting Armrest Armrest can be adjusted by pushing up or down on it A . 20.0 A dditional Inf orma tion A
Page 58 - Removing Seat Cover; DO NOT USE
20.2 Removing Seat Cover 1. Store harness see “19.1 Storing Harness”, p. 50 . 2. Remove elastic loops and butterfly tabs from seat as indicated in A and B . 3. Pull off cover taking care around the lock knobs, recline handle, level indicator and cup holder. 4. Machine wash cover in cold water on del...
Page 59 - NOT; Certified for Use in Aircraft.; straps: spot clean with damp sponge. Do not immerse the; Care and Maintenance
• This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. • This Restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles. • This Restraint is NOT Certified for Use in Aircraft. • Continuous use of child restraint may cause damage to vehicle seat. Use a child restraint...
Page 60 - States, please contact us at the following:; or; ts
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 Store instruction manual in the space provided on back of seat. ALL-IN-ONE CARSEAT ALL-IN-ONE CARSEAT 21.0 Replacement P ar ts , W arranty , and ...
