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
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 EDJLQÀDWHVLWFDQKLWWKHFKLOGDQGFKLOGUHVWUDLQWZLWKJUHDWIRUFH and cause serious injury or death to your child. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for information...
Page 6 - Registration Information; Graco Children’s Products Inc.; Register Your Child Restraint; Model Number:
6 2.0 Registration Information 3OHDVH¿OOLQWKHDERYHLQIRUPDWLRQ7KHPRGHOQXPEHUDQGGDWHRIPDQXIDFWXUHFDQEHIRXQGRQ 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. You must register t...
Page 10 - MAKE SURE; DOOKDQGVILQJHUVDQGRWKHUREMHFWV; MAKE sure the harness straps are securely; both arms LOCK into the gutters; 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 DOOKDQGVILQJHUVDQGRWKHUREMHFWV are clear of the gutters. 2. MAKE sure the harness straps are securely attached within the “T”-shaped slots around the arms as shown . :LWK\RXURWKHUKDQG...
Page 14 - NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD
14 6.0 WARNINGS $FFRUGLQJWRDFFLGHQWVWDWLVWLFV CHILDREN ARE SAFER WHEN PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN REAR VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS, RATHER THAN FRONT SEATING POSITIONS. For a YHKLFOHZLWKDIURQWSDVVHQJHUDLUEDJUHIHUWR your vehicle owner’s manual as well as these instructions for child restraint installation....
Page 16 - Height and Weight Limitations; Your child must meet all requirements:; ,IVKRXOGHUVDUHDERYHWRSKDUQHVVVORWVFKLOG
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 - ,IWRSVRIHDUVDUHDERYHWRSRIVHDWFKLOGLVWRR
17 7.2 WITHOUT Built-in Harness Your child must meet all requirements: :HLJKWWROEV (mass between 13.6 and 45 kg) +HLJKWWRLQFKHV (96 and 145 cm) in height DSSUR[LPDWHO\\HDUVRIDJHWKHVKRXOGHUEHOW MUST lie across child’s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positionned low on the chi...
Page 18 - WITHOUT Back Support; MUST lie across child’s
18 7.3 WITHOUT Back Support Your child must meet all requirements: ZHLJKEHWZHHQDQGOEV PDVVEHWZHHQDQGNJ DQGDUHEHWZHHQDQGLQFKHV DQGFPLQKHLJKWDSSUR[LPDWHO\\HDUVRIDJHWKHVKRXOGHUEHOW MUST lie across child’s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positionned low on the child’s hips. :KHQ...
Page 19 - Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location; Vehicle Seat Location Requirements; Children are safer when properly; WKHIURQWVHDWV+RZHYHUWKLVSRVLWLRQLV; 7KHYHKLFOHVHDWPXVWIDFHIRUZDUG
19 8.0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 8.1 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 ZKHUHWRSO...
Page 20 - TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES.
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 D...
Page 22 - Locking Latch Plate; QFHLWLVEXFNOHGWKLVW\SHRIEHOWKDVD
22 8.5 With OR Without Built-in Harness &RPELQDWLRQ/DS6KRXOGHU%HOWZLWK Locking Latch Plate 2QFHLWLVEXFNOHGWKLVW\SHRIEHOWKDVD latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen. Belt is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down ha...
Page 23 - UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems; Passive Restraint - Lap or Shoulder Belt
23 8.6 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 26 - Vehicle Top Tether
26 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 28 - Using Child Restraint WITH Built-in Harness; at front of seat near
28 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 INCREASES ...
Page 30 - If straps are in proper slots go to page 34.; RDGMXVWKDUQHVVVWUDSV; D7XUQVHDWDURXQGVR\RXZLOOKDYHDFFHVVWR
30 5. The harness straps must go into the slots HYHQZLWKRUMXVWDERYHWKHVKRXOGHUV . If straps are in proper slots go to page 34. 6 . 7RDGMXVWKDUQHVVVWUDSV D7XUQVHDWDURXQGVR\RXZLOOKDYHDFFHVVWR the rear of the seat. b) From the rear of the seat remove straps from metal junction plate .
Page 32 - WKHUHGUROOHUVWKH; Harness; MUST; go over
32 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 WKHUHGURO...
Page 34 - Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a
34 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 19.1, Storing LATCH, page 60. 1. Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat. 2. Thread th...
Page 35 - ODSVKRXOGHUEHOWOD\WKHVKRXOGHUEHOWLQVLGHWKH; belt for your seat belt system; VHH6HFWLRQ
35 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 ODSVKRXOGHUEHOWOD\WKHVKRXOGHUEHOWLQVLGHWKH opened lock-off and snap t...
Page 36 - secure the tether to hold seat in place.; SDJH
36 6. If a vehicle top tether anchor is available, secure the tether to hold seat in place. See Section 19.0 Using the Tether SDJH :KHQQRWXVLQJWKHWHWKHUKRRNLWRQWKHWHWKHU VWRUDJHEDURQWKHUHDURIWKHVHDWVHHSDJH 7. Safety Check for Secure Installation Perform this test every time you drive with your child...
Page 37 - If you need to remove LATCH; WRUHDGMXVW; push button on LATCH buckle; to loosen
37 11.3 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 DQFKRUVVR\RXPXVW consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to...
Page 38 - WKH7HWKHUSDJH; OR find; DQRWKHUORFDWLRQIRUWKHFKLOGUHVWUDLQWVHH
38 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 19.0 Using WKH7HWKHUSDJH 8. Safety Check for Secure Inst...
Page 39 - Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint; ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGLY; Avoid bulky clothing.; that straps are not twisted.; CHECK; that harness is securely latched by pulling up; DO NOT; use child restraint if harness does not latch.
39 12.0 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. ,QDFUDVKWKHFKLOGUHVWUDLQWSURYLGHV12SURWHFWLRQIRU\RXUFKLOGXQOHVVWKHKDUQHVV straps are prope...
Page 40 - Make sure straps are flat and snug
40 3. Fasten harness clip . Position harness FOLSDWPLGGOHRIFKLOG¶VFKHVWOHYHOZLWK 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 the har...
Page 44 - MAKE sure to keep the gutters clear of any
44 10. Remove harness straps from arms as shown in ¢ . 6WRUHWKHERG\VXSSRUWKDUQHVVFRYHUVFURWFK 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 arms lock i...
Page 46 - Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built-in Harness; INCORRECT
46 14.0 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 lie flat against child and MUST not be twisted. NEVER use...
Page 47 - or positioned under arm; Lap portion of lap/shoulder belt MUST be low; DQGVQXJRQKLSVMXVWWRXFKLQJWKLJKV
47 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 DQGVQXJRQKLSVMXVWWRXFKLQJWKLJKV DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat . If child will not keep vehicle belt properly SRVLWLRQHG D...
Page 48 - The front of booster seat MUST NOT; hang over front of vehicle seat
48 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 49 - Securing Child & Booster Seat in Vehicle
49 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 50 - Adjusting Head Support; DGMXVWLQJWKHKHDGVXSSRUWKHLJKW
50 16.0 Adjusting Head Support When using with or without the built-in harness.BEFORE DGMXVWLQJWKHKHDGVXSSRUWKHLJKW 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. 7RORZHUVTXHH]HUHGD...
Page 51 - RDGMXVWKHDGVXSSRUWVLGHZLQJV
51 7RDGMXVWKHDGVXSSRUWVLGHZLQJV push buttons on top of seat down and rotate wings to desired position.
Page 52 - Removing Back Support
52 To use booster seat WITHOUT back VXSSRUWUHPRYHKDUQHVVVWUDSVLIDWWDFKHG (see section 13.0 Harness Removal, p.41-45) 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 on othe...
Page 53 - WKHEDVH0DNHVXUHDOOKDQGVILQJHUVDQG
53 3. Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal red buttons as shown in . Slide the buttons to release the back support from the base and lower it into a flat position. :KHQUHPRYLQJEDFNVXSSRUW\RXPXVW support the back support when sliding the red buttons that disengage the back support from WKHEDV...
Page 55 - KHUHLVDVORWRQHDFKVLGHRIERRVWHUVHDW
55 18.0 Securing Child in Vehicle with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip The shoulder belt MUST lie across child’s shoulders in red zone as shown . ,IVKRXOGHUEHOWOLHVRXWVLGHWKLV]RQHWKH shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be used. To attach clip to booster seat:1. Insert the loop end of strap throug...
Page 57 - Slide the vehicle shoulder belt onto the clip as shown; Shoulder belt; REAR VIEW OF CHILD
57 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 58 - Lap portion of lap/shoulder belt MUST be low and; VQXJRQKLSVMXVWWRXFKLQJWKLJKV; DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat; CORRECT
58 5. Lap portion of lap/shoulder belt MUST be low and VQXJRQKLSVMXVWWRXFKLQJWKLJKV DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat . CORRECT
Page 59 - Using the Tether; dealership for the proper anchor location and installation.
59 19.0 Using the Tether All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Always use tether if a vehicle tether anchor is DYDLODEOHFKHFN\RXUYHKLFOHRZQHU¶VPDQXDOIRUWKHWHWKHUDQFKRUORFDWLRQV,I\RXUYHKLFOHLV QRWHTXLSSHGZLWKDWHWKHUDQFKRULWPD\EHSRVVLEOHWRLQVWDOORQH&RQWDFW\RXUYHKLFOH dealership for the ...
Page 60 - onto their respective storage bars as shown
60 19.1 Storing Lower Anchors and Tether (LATCH) )RUHDVHRIVWRULQJH[WHQG 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 look li...
Page 61 - This restraint is certified for use in Motor Vehicles.; When used as a booster WITHOUT; because aircraft seats do not have a shoulder belt.; Important points to remember:
61 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 WKHKDUQHVVWKLVUHVWUDLQWLV127&(57,),('IRUDLUFUDIWXVH because aircraft seats do not have a shoulder belt. Important points to remem...
Page 64 - Care and Maintenance
64 &RQWLQXRXVXVHRIFKLOGUHVWUDLQWPD\FDXVHGDPDJHWRYHKLFOHVHDW8VHDFKLOGUHVWUDLQWPDW towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery. 0HWDODQGSODVWLFSDUWVFOHDQZLWKPLOGVRDSDQGFRROZDWHU1REOHDFKRUGHWHUJHQWV +DUQHVVVWUDSVDQG LATCH straps: spot clean or replace. Do not immerse the straps in water. Doing s...
Page 65 - . DO NOT SUBMERGE THE HARNESS WEBBING. DO NOT; KDNHRXWH[FHVVZDWHUDQGDOORZWRDLUGU\KDUQHVVZHEELQJ; UHYHQWVHULRXVLQMXU\RUGHDWK; objects or debris that could prevent latching.; Buckle Cleaning Process
65 7XUQUHVWUDLQWRYHUSXVKUHWDLQHUWKURXJKFURWFKVWUDSVORW . 2. To clean buckle - place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate WKHEXFNOHSUHVVWKHUHGEXWWRQVHYHUDOWLPHVZKLOHLQWKHZDWHU . DO NOT SUBMERGE THE HARNESS WEBBING. DO NOT USE SOAPS or LUBRICANTS. DO NOT use household detergents. Never lubric...
Page 66 - To Remove Seat Cover
66 Seat Cover: clean with a damp sponge using PLOGVRDSDQGFRROZDWHU,IQHFHVVDU\FRYHU may be removed for cleaning.1. Remove harness and crotch straps (see 6HFWLRQ+DUQHVV5HPRYDOS 2. Remove elastic loops from seat as indicated in and . 3. Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dr...
Page 67 - Notes
Page 68 - Replacement Parts and Warranty; please contact us at the following:; or; Owners Manual Storage
68 26.0 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 25.0 Owners Manual Storage Your Owner’s Manual can be stored on the bottom of the seat inside the slot in ...
