Graco Snugride Snugfit 35 - Manual

1 Important 5 When Installing Base Lower Anchor Attachment SystemLower anchor attachment consists of lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat. Vehicle Seat BeltThere are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat...

1 Important 6 Does Your Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 4 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. You Need To Adjust: Harness HeightHarness straps at or just below the child’s shou...

1 Important 7 Did You Do Everything Correctly? Base or Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt PathReview section 3. Car Seat Level to GroundReview sections 2-E and 3. Car Seat Is Properly Attached To BaseReview section 2-C. Cannot Pinch HarnessHarness straps at or just below the ch...

1 Important 8 1-B 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 r...

1 Important 10 This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal motor vehicle safety standard 213 for use in motor vehicles. This child restraint is cer tified for use in aircraft. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Follow the instructions for vehicle installation...

1 Important 11 1-C Safety Warnings No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint’s labels can result in child striking the vehi...

2 F eatures 2 Features 14 2-A Car Seat Features A D B G A Carry Handle B Canopy C Headrest Adjustment Lever D Headrest E Harness Covers F Handle Adjustment Buttons G Rear-Facing Belt Path (When Used Without Base) F H Infant Body Support I Harness Release Lever (Under Pad) J Anti-Rebound Bar K Harnes...

2 F eatures 2 Features 18 Attaching Car Seat To Base Align the locking bar at the front of the car seat with the locks in the base. Set car seat in the base. Push down on the front of the car seat. You will hear a “click” when it is locked.Pull up on the front corners of the seat to make sure it is ...

2 F eatures 2 Features 19 1. To Rotate Handle Press the handle adjustment buttons on both sides of handle. MAKE SURE handle locks into position before lifting the carrier. 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle 2. Handle Has 4 Positions Rotate handle to any of the 4 locked positions. Push and pull the handle to...

2 F eatures 2 Features 20 2-E Reclining the Base Base Has 4 Recline Positions Squeeze the base recline lever and lift the base to extend the foot. Squeeze the base recline lever and lower the base to retract the foot. Check the level indicator for appropriate install. (See Next Page) When the foot i...

2 F eatures 2 Features 21 When Reading The Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground.Use corrected age for preemies.- If the blue indicator is in the clear area, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age. - If blue indicator is partially in the notched area, the restraint is level fo...

2 F eatures 2 Features 22 According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. The center of the back seat can be the safest during a possible side impact. Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locat...

2 F eatures 2 Features 23 2-H What is Lower Anchor Attachment? Lower anchor attachment consists of lower 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 veh...

3 Rear Facing 24 3-A Rear-Facing Checklist Rear-Facing: 4-35 lb (1.8- 16 kg) 32” (81 cm) or less • Car seat MUST be rear- facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure lower anchor attachment strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-facing belt path, marked with a blue label. • Install t...

3 Rear Facing 25 Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Without Base Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt Without Base NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag. Children are safer riding rear- facing and should ride rear- fa...

3 Rear Facing 26 3-B Installing With Base With Lower Anchor Attachment Review your vehicle owner’s manual for lower anchor attachment location and use. 2. Make Sure Lower Anchor Attachment Strap is in the Rear- Facing Belt Path, Marked With a Blue Label 1. Remove Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors f...

3 Rear Facing 28 6. Connect Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors to the Vehicle’s Lower Anchor Attachment Anchors Lower anchor attachment strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.Do not attach the hook upside down. 0+ Months 3+ Months 5. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level w...

3 Rear Facing 31 0+ Months 3+ Months 10. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground.Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint.See section 4-C to secure your child.

3 Rear Facing 32 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path With Vehicle On Level Ground, Check the Level Indicator

3 Rear Facing 33 1. Store Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors Attach the lower anchor attachment connectors to the plastic bars on sides of base as shown. Remove the slack. 2. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the anti- rebound bar touc...

3 Rear Facing 35 4. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use

3 Rear Facing 36 5. Lock the 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 6-D. 6. Tighten t...

3 Rear Facing 40 3-D Installing Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Place Car Seat in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the car seat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back.Check the rear-facing level line. The red level line on the side of the...

3 Rear Facing 42 4. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Lay your forearm across the car seat at the belt path and push down. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. 5. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the car seat where the seat belt is and push and pull the...

3 Rear Facing 43 6. Check the Rear Facing Level Line The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground.Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground.If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat, at the ve...

Important 4 Securing Child 45 4-A Adjusting Harness to Fit Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apar t.

4 Securing Child 46 4. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. 5. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders 3. Unbuckle the Buckle Press the red button and pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps off to the sides. WARNING! In cold weather, do not ...

Important 4 Securing Child 47 1” (2.5 cm) 6. Check Harness Height Harness Straps MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW the Child’s Shoulders 7. Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1” (2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat To Change Harness Height: Remove child from child restraint and loosen the harness straps.

Important 4 Securing Child 49 1. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. 4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child 2. To Change Buckle Position Remove child from the seat. From the bottom of car seat, inser t the buckle’s metal clip up ...

Important 4 Securing Child 51 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 1. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders 2. Buckle You will hear a “click” when buckle tongues are securely attached. Pull up on each buckle tongue to make sure it is securely attached. 3. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click...

4 Securing Child 52 4. 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. 5. Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap When you are not able to pinch any of the harness webbing at your child’s shoulder...

Important 4 Securing Child 53 6. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 7. Check Tightness Tighten more if needed.

5 Carrier Use 55 5-A Carrier Use Read all instructions before use of the infant carrier. Keep instructions for future use. Do not use the infant carrier if it is damaged or broken. NEVER leave child unattended. Always stay within arms reach of carrier. SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infant carrier can roll ove...

5 Carrier Use 56 Fall Hazard: The carrier can fall from a shopping cart. Do not use on a shopping cart. USE ONLY WITH STROLLERS WITH THE GRACO CLICK CONNECT LOGO. Refer to the stroller owner’s manual for details on how to attach the infant carrier to your stroller. If you do not have an owner’s manu...

6 V ehicle Information 57 6-A Additional Lower Anchor Attachment Information Only use lower anchor attachment in seating positions recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information. This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicl...

6 V ehicle Information 59 6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats Never install this car seat in side-facing or rear-facing vehicle seats. 6-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...

6 V ehicle Information 60 Vehicle Seat Belt Terms Retractor A device that winds up the unused vehicle seat belt. It is often hidden inside the panels on the walls of the vehicle or in the vehicle seat back. Latch Plate The male end of the seat belt with the silver tongue. Seat Crease The crease wher...

6 V ehicle Information 61 The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat: Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit. Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals. Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door Belts Forward of the ...

6 V ehicle Information 62 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 retract...

6 V ehicle Information 63 How to Lock Your Lap/Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor A latch plate 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 through th...

6 V ehicle Information 65 Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out. Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. ...

6 V ehicle Information 67 Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm). Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor When installing the car seat, route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in....

7 Accessories 68 To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: The body support can ONLY be used for infants 12 lb (5 kg) or less. 7-A Accessories (on select models) Body Support To remove, pull the body suppor t out from behind the harness straps. Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not ...

7 Accessories 69 If your model does not include a body support, you can use a rolled towel as shown.

8 Care & Cleaning 70 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 1. Remove Canopy Undo the fastening strips on the sides of the canopy from the seat pad.Push the release button on the canopy arm while pulling on the canopy to remove.Repeat on the other side. Undo the fastening strips under the rear of the canopy.

8 Care & Cleaning 71 4. Pull Out the 4 Plastic Flaps from Sides of Seat 3. Seat Pad Snaps Unfasten the 4 snaps on the seat pad. 2. Headrest Pad Pull out from around harness straps and pull pad away from headrest.

8 Care & Cleaning 72 5. Pull Pad Off Shell Machine wash pad and canopy in cold water with gentle soap on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell. Make sure harness straps are not twisted.

8 Care & Cleaning 75 8-C Cleaning Harness and Lower Anchor Attachment Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or LOWER ANCHOR ATTACHMENT STRAP IN WATER. Doing so may weaken the straps.If harness straps or lower anchor attachment strap are frayed or heav...

76 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 the slots underneath the base where the instruction book icon is shown.