Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 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 ...
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 f...
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 7 - STOP
7 3.2 Child Restraint Useful Life Please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts use or maintenance. When you contact us please have your product’s model and date of manufacture ready so that we may help you ef ¿ ciently. These numbers can be found on...
Page 10 - Assembling the Head Support; and push
10 5.0 Assembling the Head Support Adult assembly required.1. Squeeze height adjust button and push head support into slots on the back support as shown. Head support will click into the back support.You may need to unfasten the hook and loop attachment tape on both sides at the top of the back ...
Page 14 - 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; BELOW; If shoulders are above top harness slots
14 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 16 - WITHOUT Back Support; MUST
16 7.3 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 appro [ imately 4-10 years of age the shoulder belt MUST lie across child’s shoulder as shown and the lap p...
Page 17 - Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location; Vehicle Seat Location Requirements; Children are safer when properly; this position is; The vehicle seat must face forward.
17 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 where to ...
Page 18 - TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES.; the; equipped with; LATCH; anchor points. Please refer to vehicle owners manual for; LATCH
18 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 19 - When buckled; Lap Belts with Automatic Locking
19 8.4 For Built-in Harness Only Lap Belts - Manually Ad M usted When buckled the belt is tightened manually by pulling on the e [ cess belt. Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to lengthen once it is buckled. Tighten the ...
Page 21 - To Install Locking Clip
21 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 l...
Page 22 - UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems
22 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 23 - use vehicle belts that are; Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease; Vehicle seat belts located forward of
23 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 25 - anchors, so you must consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call the; Use vehicle belt (not; connectors) for installations with children
25 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 27 - Using Child Restraint WITH Built-in Harness; SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.; at front of seat near
27 10.0 Using Child Restraint WITH Built-in Harness FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. A snug stra...
Page 28 - Check the crotch strap:
28 3. Unbuckle harness straps . Tilt top of buckle toward infant restraint and press in at the top of the red button and pull tongues out of buckle O . 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 th...
Page 29 - If straps are in proper slots go to page 33.; To ad; so you will have access to
29 5. The harness straps must go into the slots even with or M ust above the shoulders . If straps are in proper slots go to page 33. 6 . To ad M ust 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 junctio...
Page 30 - MAKE SURE; harness straps
30 7. Pull strap ends through slots at front of seat ¡ and reinsert them in the desired slots ¢ . Check that the straps are not twisted. MAKE SURE harness straps are inserted into the same slots on each side of the seat.Remove body support when not using harness in the lowest slot position. ¢ ¡
Page 31 - OVER; Harness; go over
31 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 32 - Check; that the straps are inserted at the; REMEMBER; to check the shoulder straps and
32 11. Check that the straps are inserted at the same level. Pull on harness to make sure it is secure . REMEMBER to check the shoulder straps and crotch strap position as your child grows and move them to the ne [ t position when necessary. The harness straps must go in the slots even with or just ...
Page 33 - Lower anchors must be stored when using vehicle belt.; See
33 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 57 . 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 19.0 Using the Tether page 56. 8. Safety Check for Secure In...
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; DO NOT; 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 car seat.2. Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and i...
Page 38 - Make sure straps are flat and snug
38 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 39 - Remove harness straps.; Open chest clip and harness buckle; Remove crotch strap; by pushing the strap; Harness Removal or Re-attaching Harness
39 1. Remove harness straps. Open chest 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. 13.0 Harness Removal or Re-attaching Harness ...
Page 42 - MAKE; Arm
42 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 arms ...
Page 44 - Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built-in Harness
44 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 46 - MUST NOT; hang over front of vehicle seat
46 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 47 - See page 48, Adjusting; Securing Child & Booster Seat in Vehicle
47 3. Position lap/shoulder belt through shoulder belt guide not underneath shoulder belt guide . Belt should pass over vehicle belt guide . Fasten buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten.4. If belt lies across child’s neck head or face redirect belt over shoulder by adjusting the h...
Page 48 - Adjusting Head Support; adjusting the head support height; to make sure it is securely snapped
48 16.0 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 squee...
Page 49 - Removing or Re-attaching Back Support
49 To use booster seat WITHOUT back support remove harness straps if attached ( see section 13.0 Harness Removal, p.39-43 ) 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 51 - TO REATTACH BACK SUPPORT IF NEEDED,
51 5. Once back support is separated store back support with all the harness straps head support body support and crotch pad cover in safe place. 6. Reattach the elastic straps at the back of the seat and through the vehicle belt guide on the sides of seat as shown. 7. Seat is ready to install...
Page 54 - Slide the vehicle shoulder belt onto the clip as shown; The 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. Shou...
Page 55 - be low and; allow child to slide down in booster seat; 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
56 19.0 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 you...
Page 59 - To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash:
59 21.0 Accessories (on certain models ONLY) 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 bottom harness slots only. ...
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 im...
Page 62 - Buckle Cleaning Process
62 1. Turn restraint over push retainer through crotch strap slot . 2. To clean buckle - place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle press the red button several times while in the water . DO NOT SUBMERGE THE HARNESS WEBBING. DO NOT USE SOAPS or LUBRICANTS. DO NOT use household de...
Page 64 - Replacement Parts and Warranty; please contact us at the following:; or; Owners Manual Storage
64 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 ...
