Graco Snugride Snuglock 35 Dlx - Manual

1 Important 1 Important 5 When Installing Base LATCH SystemLATCH 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 Belt or Lap Only Seat ...

1 Important 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 ...

1 Important 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 ...

1 Important 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 re...

1 Important 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 when used without the base. Use only on forward- facing aircraft seats. Follow t...

1 Important 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 strik...

2 Features 2 Features 14 2-A Car Seat Features B C G A Handle Adjustment ButtonB Carry HandleC CanopyD Head SupportE Body SupportF Harness Covers D G Rear-Facing Belt Path (When Used Without Base) H Harness Release Button (Under seat pad) I Harness Adjustment StrapJ Removable BaseK Base Recline Leve...

2 Features 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 l...

2 Features 2 Features 19 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle A C D B 1. To Rotate Handle Press the handle adjustment button at the top of the handle and rotate the handle.When moving from position A, handle will stop at position B. Release and push the button again to rotate the handle from position “B” to p...

2 Features 2 Features 20 2-E Recline the Base When Reading The Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for preemies. - If the bubble is entirely under the light blue line, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age. - If the bubble is entirely under the dark blue ...

2 Features 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 locati...

2 Features 2 Features 23 2-H What is LATCH? LATCH 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 vehicle. Review your vehicle’s owner man...

3 Rear Facing 24 3-A Rear-Facing Checklist LATCH Strap Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 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 LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-facing belt path, marked with a...

3 Rear Facing 25 Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt Without Base Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Without Base NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag. • Make sure base is a minimum of 80% on vehicle seat. Children ...

3 Rear Facing 26 3-B Install With Base With LATCH Strap Review your vehicle’s owner’s manual for LATCH location and use. 1. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back. Center the base between ...

3 Rear Facing 29 4. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground.To recline, review section 2-E. 5. Connect LATCH Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. 3+ months (meses) 0+ months (meses) 6. Make Sure LATCH Strap goes...

3 Rear Facing 30 CLICK! 8. Close the SnugLock ® Lock-Off Arm Shut the lock-off on top of the LATCH strap.Close the lock-off until you hear a “Click”. 7. Remove Slack Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the free end of the LATCH strap to remove all of the slack.Do not pull on th...

3 Rear Facing 32 11. 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+ months (meses) 0+ months (meses)

3 Rear Facing 33 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+ months (meses) 0+ months (meses)

3 Rear Facing 34 3-C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt To store the LATCH strap, see section 6-C 1. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back. 2. Open The SnugLock ® Lock-Off Arm Pull ...

3 Rear Facing 36 Review your vehicle’s owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 4. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread the lap por tion of the 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....

3 Rear Facing 37 CLICK! 6. Route Shoulder Belt Thread the shoulder por tion of the vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and under the red belt guides. The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.Make sure both lap and shoulder belt goes u...

3 Rear Facing 41 3-D Install 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 se...

3 Rear Facing 42 2. 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 not be twisted. If your shoulder belt is long enough, you may route the shoulder belt behind the seat as shown. 3. Lock the Vehicl...

3 Rear Facing 43 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 44 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...

4 Securing Child 46 4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apar t. 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever under the seat pad while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.

Important 4 Securing Child 47 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 weathe...

4 Securing Child 48 6. Check Harness Height Harness Straps MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW the Child’s Shoulders 1” (2.5 cm) 7. Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1” (2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat

4 Securing Child 50 12. For Smaller Baby If the child’s shoulders are even with or just above the lowest 2 slots, use the upper loops on the harness straps.Thread the upper harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are on top of the splitter plate and are completely on .

Important 4 Securing Child 51 13. For Larger Baby If the child’s shoulders are even with or just above the upper 2 slots, use the lower loops on the harness straps.Thread the lower harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are completely on the splitter plate.

4 Securing Child 52 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 through sh...

Important 4 Securing Child 53 3. Insert Metal Clip Into New Location Push metal clip down through the pad and shell. Make sure the buckle’s red button is facing out. 4. Pull Up On Buckle To Check It Is Secured Make sure buckle’s metal clip is completely through pad and shell.

4 Securing Child 54 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” when the...

Important 4 Securing Child 55 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 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...

4 Securing Child 56 6. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 7. Check Tightness Tighten more if needed.

5 Carrier Use 58 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 59 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 manual, please visit our website at www.gracobaby.com to download the manual or call toll-f...

6 V ehicle Information 60 6-A Additional LATCH Information This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. The LATCH system allows you to securely attach your car seat in yo...

6 V ehicle Information 61 6-B How to Remove LATCH 1. Push Gray Button In While Pulling on LATCH Strap to Loosen 2. Press and Hold LATCH Release Button 3. Pull Away From Anchor Point See section 6-C to store the LATCH.

6 V ehicle Information 62 6-C Storing The LATCH Strap 1. Open the SnugLock ® Lock-Off Arm Pull the SnugLock ® release lever and raise the lock-off to expose the LATCH storage door.

6 V ehicle Information 64 6-D Unsafe Vehicle Seats Never install this car seat in side-facing or rear-facing vehicle seats. 6-E 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 How to Lock Your Lap/Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Note: With the vehicle seat belt in this locking mode, all the tension is upwards in the shoulder belt. This may start to tilt your car seat sideways when rear-facing. If this happens, use a locking clip instead of switching t...

6 V ehicle Information 70 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 71 Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. With this retractor, you will need to use the locking clip to lock the vehicle seat belt.To obtain a locking clip call 1-8...

6 V ehicle Information 72 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 73 7-A Accessories (on select models) Body Support To remove, pull the body suppor t out from behind the harness straps. 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 s...

7 Accessories 74 Head Support To remove, undo the fastening strip and pull the strap out of the harness slots. To attach, thread the strap through the seat pad and car seat shell harness strap slots and attach the fastening strip.DO NOT thread the head suppor t and harness straps through the same sl...

8 Care & Cleaning 75 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 2. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever under the seat pad while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 1. Remove Canopy Undo the snaps on the sides of the canopy from the seat pad.Push the release button on the can...

8 Care & Cleaning 77 6. 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 80 8-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or LATCH STRAP IN WATER. Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps or LATCH belt are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at www.gracobaby....

84 Store instruction manual in the slot on the rear of the base where the instruction book icon is shown. 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