Graco Extend2Fit Instruction Manual

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FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD

RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN

STOP OR CRASH.

Do not install or use this child restraint

until you read and understand the

instructions in this manual.

PD348857A 11/15

1-A A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Welcome to the Graco Family 1-C Right Mode of Use 1-D Before You Begin

1-E Safety Warnings

2-A Car Seat Features

1 Important Pages 6-23

2 Features Pages 24-29

4-A Forward-Facing 4-B Installing Forward-Facing With LATCH Straps 4-C Install Forward-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt

4 Forward-Facing Use Pages 48-61

3-A Rear-Facing 3-B Installing Rear-Facing With LATCH Straps 3-C Install Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt

3 Rear-Facing Use Pages 30-47

5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness

5 Securing Child Pages 62-69

6 Accessories Pages 70-71

7 Moving the LATCH Strap Pages 72-74

8-A How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether 8-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 8-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 8-D Vehicle Seat Belts

8 Additional Information Pages 75-85

9-A Cleaning Seat Pad 9-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 9-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps

9 Cleaning Seat Pad Pages 86-90

1-A A Quick Guide to Your Manual

This car seat is for children: Rear-Facing: 4-50 lb (1.8-22.5 kg)

Forward Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg)

• Children less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST use this car seat rear-facing. Review section 1-C for more information.

Get to Know Your Car Seat

What Seating Location Should I Use?

Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this car seat.

The best seating location for this car seat is one that:

• Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and

Car Seat Assembly (On Select Models)

Adult Assembly Required

1. Attach Cup Holders

You MUST attach cup holders. Remove seat cover. Line up tab on bottom of cupholder with hole in shell. Press and snap into place. Replace cover.

Which Installation Method Should I Use?

This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.

Vehicle Seat Belt: Review section 8 and your vehicle owner’s manual to learn how to install your car seat with the vehicle seat belts.

LATCH: The LATCH system allows you to securely attach your safety seat in your car without using the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better fit. All 2003 and newer model year vehicles are required to have a LATCH system, although some manufacturers began including LATCH earlier. Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the LATCH system.

According to accident statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat. The center of the back seat can be the safest during a possible side impact.

• Results in a secure installation of this car seat. Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed, so

be sure to check your vehicle owner’s manual for available seating positions, if any.

Review section 8-B, 8-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.

LATCH consists of lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are builtin 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. Top tethers are used IN ADDITION to the lower anchors OR the vehicle’s seat belt to secure a forward-facing car seat to the vehicle.

Review your vehicle’s owner manual for exact location and use.

What is LATCH?

Vehicle Top Tether

Anchor Points

Vehicle Lower Anchor Points

Typical seat in a passenger

vehicle. Other vehicle types

may have different LATCH

locations.

Vehicle Seat Bight

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11”

(28 cm)

When Installing Rear-Facing & Forward-Facing

Vehicle Seat Belt

There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt.

Review section 3-C & 4-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.

LATCH System

LATCH consists of two lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat.

Review section 3-B & 4-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.

LATCH can ONLY be used if the vehicle LATCH anchor spacing is 11 inches (28 cm) from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of the other LATCH anchor.

Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly?

To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3 and 4 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child.

Harness Height, Rear-Facing (A)

Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders and

top of head must be at least 1”

(2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment lever

(B).

Review section 5.

Buckle Position (C)

The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. Review section 5.

Harness Tightness (D)

If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps, it is tight enough. Review section 5.

For Rear-Facing, You Need to Adjust:

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Harness Height, Forward-Facing (A)

Harness straps at or just above the child’s shoulders and top of child’s ears below top of headrest (B). Review section 5.

Buckle Position (C)

The crotch strap must be in the front-most slot when forward facing.

Harness Tightness (D)

If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps, it is tight enough. Review section 5.

For Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust:

Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (A)

Review section 3

Check level indicator (B)

Review section 3

Harness Straps at or Just Below Child’s Shoulders (C)

Review section 5

Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D)

Review section 5

Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder (E)

Review section 5

Rear-Facing Installation

D E

Use the top tether strap when using forward-facing (A)

When used properly, the top tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. Review section 4

Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (B)

Review section 4

Harness Straps at or Just Above Child’s Shoulders (C)

Review section 5

Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D)

Review section 5

Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder (E)

Review section 5

Forward-Facing Installation

D E

1-B Welcome to the Graco Family!

Your child’s safety depends on you. No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

Even if this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own, you must follow the detailed instructions in this instruction manual to ensure the steps below are performed correctly.

Note: Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft. According to the AAP, these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. When rear-facing, use the corrected age for preemies. Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed before you and your infant leave the hospital.

1-C Right Mode of Use

4 lb (1.8 kg)

22 lb (10 kg)

50 lb (22.5 kg)

65 lb (30 kg)

Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness

4-22 lb (1.8-10 kg) less than 1 year old MUST be rearfacing.

22-50 lb (10-22.5 kg) CAN be rear-facing.

Forward-Facing with 5-Point Harness

22-50 lb (10-22.5 kg) can sit upright unassisted CAN be forwardfacing.

50-65 lb (22.5-30 kg) MUST be forward-facing.

1-D 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 recall. Send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:

Graco Children’s Products, Inc.

Attn: Customer Service

P.O. Box 169, Elverson, PA 19520-9901

or call 1-800-345-4109

or register online at

www.gracobaby.com/carseatregistration

For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-3274236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.

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Model Name _________________________

Model Number _______________________

Date of Manufacture __________________

Date of Purchase _____________________

For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture and purchase date of this car seat on the below. You can find this information either on the registration card if you still have it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat.

In the U.S.A, 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 number and date of manufacture ready so that we may help you efficiently. These numbers can be found on a sticker on the back side of your car seat. For additional resources or to get your car seat checked by a child passenger safety technician, please visit the following web sites:

www.nhtsa.gov • www.seatcheck.org • www.safekids.org

If You Need Help

STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture. Look for this sticker on back of the car seat.

Graco Children’s Products Inc. advises against loaning or passing along a car seat unless you know the complete history of the product. We also advise against purchasing a car seat second hand.

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 certified for use in aircraft. Use only on forwardfacing aircraft seats. Follow the instructions for vehicle installation. For rear-facing installation, see section 3-C. For forward-facing installation, see section 4-C. Contact the airline for their specific polices.

Certification

Car Seat’s Useful Life

Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel, or thin blanket under and behind car seat.

Vehicle Seat Protection

Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather. To avoid burns, always check before putting child in car seat.

1-E 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.

Warm Weather Use

Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint’s labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.

! NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING

IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN ACTIVE FRONT AIR BAG.

If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and car seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child.

! Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information

about air bags and car seat use.

! If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle

owner’s manual.

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! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National

Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that children be rear-facing until age 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight rating for their seat.

! Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending on

your child’s size. Infants less than 22 lb. (10 kg) MUST use this car seat rear-facing.

! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle. ! Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is

properly routed as shown in this manual.

! Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely. Not all

vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat.

! If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely, read

“Vehicle Seat Belts” section 8-D and your vehicle owner’s manual.

! Always secure car seat with LATCH or a vehicle seat belt, even

when unoccupied. In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers.

! If car seat is in a crash, it must be replaced. DO NOT use it

again! A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death.

! DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. ! DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by

Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.

! DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat. If using vehicle seat

belt to secure car seat, LATCH connectors must be stored.

! Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child may

become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle.

! Rear-facing car seat must be properly leveled:

• Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.

• Too upright can result in breathing difficulties.

! Never attach two LATCH connectors to one vehicle

lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer.

! Do not use both the vehicle belt and LATCH belts at the same

time when using the car seat rear or forward facing.

2 Features

2-A Car Seat Features

D E

2 Features

A Height Adjust Lever B Headrest C Head Pillow D Harness Cover E Buckle Pockets F Cupholder G Harness Adjustment Strap H Chest Clip I Harness Buckle J Harness Release Lever

(under seat pad) K Extender Handle L Base Recline Handle

2 Features

A B

C D E

2 Features

A Tether Storage Ring

B Tether Hook

C Tether Strap

D LATCH Storage

E LATCH Strap

F LATCH Adjuster

G Cup Holder

H. Level Indicator

2 Features

A Tether Strap B Harness Straps C LATCH Storage Bars D Splitter Plate E Instruction Manual Storage F Tether Storage Bar G Tether Hook

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Facing

3-A Rear-Facing

Rear-Facing: 4-50 lb (1.8-22.5 kg)

• Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST be rear-facing.

• Place car seat 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 blue label.

• Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not move at the rear-facing belt path more than 1”. (2.5 cm) from side to side, front to back.

• Check recline level making sure the ball is within the blue area.

LATCH Strap

Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45lb (20kg)

• Harness straps need to be even with or just below the top of child’s shoulders and

chest clip is at armpit level.

The American Academy of Pediatrics

(AAP) and NHTSA recommend that children be rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 50 lb (22.5 kg) (do not install with LATCH for a child greater than 45 lb (20 kg))

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Facing

Vehicle Seat Lap Belt

NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.

• Harness straps need to be even with or just below the top of child’s shoulders and

chest clip is at armpit level.

The American Academy of Pediatrics

Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt

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Facing

When reading the level indicator,

- If the ball is entirely in light blue, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age.

- If the ball is in light blue and dark blue, the restraint is level for a child 3+ months in age.

- If the ball is in RED, child restraint is NOT level. You must adjust your recline position.

Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for preemies.

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Facing

3-B Installing Rear-Facing With LATCH Straps

Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use.

Do not

install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg)

1. Store Top Tether Strap

Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on right side of the car seat.

2. Remove LATCH Strap from Storage

Location

Push in on the red buttons on the LATCH connectors and remove from storage position.

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Facing

3. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label

If not, See section 7 to move LATCH strap.

4. Recline the Car Seat

Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the four rear-facing positions.

Rear Facing

Forward Facing

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Facing

5. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle

Place rear-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.

6. To Keep Your Child Rear Facing Longer

For additional leg room squeeze the adjustment handle and pull the extender out. The extender has 4 positions.

For children over 40 lb (18 kg), use position 2, 3 or 4.

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Facing

7. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat.

8. Check the Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball must be completely in the blue zone.

Readjust the incline if needed. Or if needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is completely in the blue zone.

For infants 3 months and under, the ball must completely cover the light blue

circle.

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9. Extend the LATCH Strap.

For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap.

CLICK!

10. Attach LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors.

LATCH strap should lie flat and not be twisted.

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Facing

12. Test For Tightness

Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back.

If the seat moves less than 1”. (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.

11. Tighten the LATCH Strap

Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. You may need to tighten through the rearfacing belt path as shown.

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Facing

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13. Check the Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball must be completely in the blue zone.

Readjust if needed. For infants 3 months and under, the ball

must completely cover the light blue circle.

If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is completely in the blue zone.

See section 5 to secure your child.

Recheck level indicator with child in seat.

3 Rear

Facing

Is Everything Correct?

Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path

Level Indicator’s Ball in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground

Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders.

Review section 5

Chest Clip Even With Armpits

Review section 5

Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder

Review section 5

3 Rear

Facing

1. Store Top Tether and LATCH Strap

Attach tether hook and LATCH connectors to the plastic bars as shown.

Rear Facing

Forward Facing

3-C Install Rear-Facing with

Vehicle Seat Belt

2. Recline the Car Seat

Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the 4 rear-facing positions.

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Facing

3. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle

Place rear-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.

4. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat.

5. To Keep Your Child Rear Facing Longer

For additional leg room squeeze the adjustment handle and pull the extender out. The extender has 4 positions. For

children over 40 lb (18 kg), use position 2, 3 or 4.

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6. Check the Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball must be completely in the blue zone.

Readjust if needed. For infants 3 months and under, the ball

must completely cover the light blue circle.

If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is completely in the blue zone.

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Facing

8. Lock 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 8-D.

9. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt

Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor.

Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use

7. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt

Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.

Note: It may be easier to route the vehicle seat belt by lifting seat pad up to expose the belt path.

Make sure the vehicle seat belt is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position, and in behind when in the outter-most position.

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Facing

8. Lock Vehicle Seat Belt

9. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt

Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor.

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Facing

10. Test For Tightness

Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-toside and front-to-back.

If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.

11. Check the Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball must be completely in the blue zone. Readjust if

needed. For infants 3 months and under, the ball

must completely cover the light blue circle. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under

the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is completely in the blue zone.

See section 5 to secure your child.

Recheck level indicator with child in seat.

3 Rear

Facing

Is Everything Correct?

Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path

Level Indicator’s Ball in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground

Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders.

Review section 5

Chest Clip Even With Armpits

Review section 5

Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder

Review section 5

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Facing

4-A Forward-Facing

Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) and 49 inches (125 cm) or less and at least one year old

• For children 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) you

MUST use recline position 4.

• For children over 40 lb (18.1 kg) you

MUST use recline position 5 or 6.

• The crotch strap must be in the front-

most slot when forward facing.

• Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat.

• Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forwardfacing belt path marked with a orange label.

LATCH Strap

Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg)

Important

4 Forward

Facing

• Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not move at the forward-facing belt path more than 1”. (2.5 cm) from side to side, front to back.

• Harness straps need to be even with or just above the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level.

• DO NOT USE the leg extender forwardfacing.

• Remove the harness covers when

using this seat forward facing.

• The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and NHTSA recommend that children be rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 50 lb (22.5 kg). (do not install with LATCH for a child greater than 45 lb (20 kg))

Vehicle Seat Lap Belt

Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

4 Forward

Facing

1. Remove LATCH Strap from Storage Location

4. Adjust the Car Seat

For Children 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) MUST use recline position 4.

For Children Over 40 lb (18.1 kg) MUST use recline position 5 or 6.

4-B Install Forward-Facing

with LATCH Straps

Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg)

Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label

If not, See section 7 to move LATCH strap.

5. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle

Place forward-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.

3. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage

Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.

Important

4 Forward

Facing

4. Adjust the Car Seat

For Children 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) MUST use recline position 4.

For Children Over 40 lb (18.1 kg) MUST use recline position 5 or 6.

5. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle

Place forward-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.

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Orientado hacia atrás

Orientado hacia adelante

Orientado hacia atrás

Orientado hacia adelante

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Facing

6. Make Sure Base is a minimum 80% on Vehicle Seat.

7. Extend the LATCH Strap.

For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap.

8. Attach LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors.

LATCH strap should not be twisted.

CLICK!

Important

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Facing

9. Tighten the LATCH Strap

Press down firmly in the center of the car

seat while tightening the LATCH strap.

10. Attach Top Tether Strap

Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach.

Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.

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Facing

12. Test For Tightness

Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back.

If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.

See section 5-A to secure your child.

11. Tighten Top Tether Strap

Remove all the slack.

Important

4 Forward

Facing

Is Everything Correct?

Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path

Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders.

Review section 5

Chest Clip Even With Armpits

Review section 5

Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder

Review section 5

4 Forward

Facing

4-C Install Forward-Facing with

Vehicle Seat Belt

1. Store LATCH Strap

Attach LATCH connectors to the plastic bars as shown.

4. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle

Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.

5. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat.

3. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage

Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.

2. Adjust the Car Seat

For Children 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) MUST use recline position 4.

For Children Over 40 lb (18.1 kg) MUST use recline position 5 or 6.

Orientado hacia atrás

Orientado hacia adelante

Orientado hacia atrás

Orientado hacia adelante

Important

4 Forward

Facing

4. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle

Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.

5. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat.

3. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage

Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.

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Facing

Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use

6. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt

Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with a orange label) and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.

7. Lock the Vehicle Seat Belt

Important

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Facing

9. Attach Top Tether Strap

Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.

8. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt

Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor.

10. Tighten the Top Tether Strap

Push the car seat back while tightening the top tether strap to remove all the slack.

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Facing

11. Test For Tightness

Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back.

If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.

See section 5-A to secure your child.

Important

4 Forward

Facing

Is Everything Correct?

Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path

Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders.

Review section 5

Chest Clip Even With Armpits

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Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder

Review section 5

5 Securing

Child

Loosen Harness Straps

Lift up on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. Unbuckle the chest clip and the crotch buckle. Place harness straps off to the sides.

5-A

Securing Child 5-point Harness

WARNING! Do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat. Bulky clothing can prevent the

harness straps from being tightened properly. To keep child warm, buckle your child in the car seat and place a blanket around the child or place the child’s coat on backwards after buckling in.

Unbuckle the chest clip and the crotch buckle.

On select models, place harness straps in buckle storage pocket.

5 Securing

Child

Unbuckle the chest clip and the crotch buckle.

On select models, place harness straps in buckle storage pocket.

5 Securing

Child

Place Your Child in the Seat

Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back.

Avoid bulky or heavy clothing. Doing so will prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly. Place a blanket over the child after you have secured the child.

Place Harness Straps Over

Child’s Shoulders and 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.

5 Securing

Child

Forward-Facing: Harness straps should be at or just above the child’s shoulders. Top of child’s ears below top of headrest.

Be Sure the Harness Straps

Are at the Proper Height

Rear-Facing: Harness straps should be at or just below the child’s shoulders. Top of

head must be 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment lever.

Rear-Facing

Forward-Facing

5 Securing

Child

5. To Raise or Lower Headrest/ Harness Height

Squeeze the adjustment handle and move headrest for the proper harness height.

Check the Buckle Position

The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them.

The crotch strap must be in the frontmost slot when forward facing.

5 Securing

Child

To Adjust Crotch Strap

Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell.

Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert

It Up Through the Shell and Pad

From the top of the car seat, pull the crotch buckle out.

Insert Metal Retainer in the New

Crotch Buckle Slot

Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through. The crotch strap must be in the front-most slot when forward facing.

5 Securing

Child

10.

Pull Up on Crotch Strap to Make

Sure it is Secured

11.

Buckle the Chest Clip

You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled.

12.

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 Securing

Child

13.

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, the harness is tight enough.

A snug harness should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

14.

Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s

Armpit Level

6 Accessories

6-A Accessories (on select models)

Harness Covers

Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level.

Remove the harness covers when using this seat forward facing.

To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove.

Headrest Pillow

Slide head pillow into opening in head support as shown. Curved bottom of head pillow allows for head pillow to be pulled down to fit smaller infants.

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Body Support

Use only in the rear-facing mode.

Body support must be used if shoulders are below the lowest harness setting.

Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child.

7 Moving

LATCH

7-A

Moving the LATCH Strap

3. Feed the LATCH Connector with the Adjuster Closest to it Through the Chosen Belt Path

1. For Ease of Moving the LATCH Strap

A. Undo Snaps and fastening strips in front of child restraint.

B. Pull the LATCH straps out of the belt path opening, so that the LATCH hooks end up on the same side of the child restraint.

7 Moving

LATCH

2. Slide Entire LATCH Strap Along Bar to Correct Belt Path Opening

Rear-Facing:

Slide LATCH strap down

to the blue label.

Forward-Facing:

slide the LATCH strap

up to the orange label.

3. Feed the LATCH Connector with the Adjuster Closest to it Through the Chosen Belt Path

Rear-Facing: Make sure the LATCH strap is in front of the buckle strap when

the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and in behind when in the outtermost position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted.

7 Moving

LATCH

4. Replace the Seat Pad Fabric on the Front of the Child Restraint.

Forward-Facing: Make sure the

strap is flat and not twisted.

8 Additional

Information

LATCH

To remove the LATCH from the lower anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off.

Top Tether

To remove, lift up on the tether lock to release the tension.

Press in on the hook’s spring. Push tether hook in, then lift up and pull away from tether anchor.

8-A How to Remove LATCH and

Top Tether

8 Additional

Information

8-B

Choosing Vehicle Seat Location

Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations.

The best seating location for this car seat is one that:

• Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and

• Results in a secure installation of this car seat

In the event there is no available back seat and / or you have no other option than to place a child in a front passenger seating position (other than rear-facing), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that you take the following steps:

• Ensure the child is properly restrained according to their age and size

• Move the seat as far back as possible

• Make sure the child is not leaning out of position, such as leaning forward into the deployment path of the air bag

• Set the air bag ON-OFF switch, if available, to the OFF position

8 Additional

Information

8-C

Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations

Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations:

rear-facing or side-facing

vehicle seats

rear-facing with an active front air bag

8 Additional

Information

8-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 some vehicle seat belts, this is done with the latchplate; with other vehicle seat belts, this is done with the retractor.

Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use

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 seatback.

Latch Plate

The male end of the seat belt with the silver tongue.

Seat Bight

The crease where the vehicle seat back and seat bottom meet.

8 Additional

Information

Identify Your Seat Belt Type

There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat:

Lap Belt Only

2 connection points.

Lap/Shoulder Belt

3 connections points. Can be used in

all car seats modes of use.

The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat:

Lap Belt with Motorized

Shoulder Belt

Lap Belt or Shoulder

Belt Mounted on Door

Belts Forward of the

Seat Bight

8 Additional

Information

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 retractor, follow these steps:

1. Slowly pull the belt out about halfway and stop.

2. Let the belt retract back several inches.

3. Try to slowly pull the belt out more. If the belt cannot be pulled any further, it is ALR. If it can be pulled further, go to the next step.

4. Slowly pull the belt all the way out, and then allow it to retract several inches.

5. Try to pull the belt all the way out again. If it cannot be pulled out, it is

Switchable. If it can still be pulled out freely, it is ELR.

Note: Most vehicles manufactured after 1996 will have Switchable retractors in the

back seat. If you have any questions about your retractor type, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call Graco for assistance.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation - Rear-Facing/Forward Facing Modes

Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor

A latchplate 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 the proper belt path and buckle it in.

Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out to switch it to locking mode. Then, as you pull

the vehicle seat belt tight, feed all the slack back into the retractor.

Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and front-to-back. The seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).

8 Additional

Information

How to Lock Your Lap and Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt

Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor

A latchplate 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 the proper belt path and buckle it in.

Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out to switch it to locking mode. Then, as you pull

the vehicle seat belt tight, feed all the slack back into the retractor.

Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and front-to-back. The seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).

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. If this happens, use a locking clip instead of this switching the retractor. See Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor.

8 Additional

Information

Locking Latchplate and ELR Retractor

A latchplate that holds the lap belt snug after it has been adjusted; contains a metal bar on the underside of the hardware that “locks” the belt in position.

When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Then, pull upwards on the shoulder belt so that the lap belt gets tight around the car seat.

Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and front-to-back. The seat should not move more than 1”

(2.5 cm).

8 Additional

Information

Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor

A latchplate 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. Then, as you pull the vehicle seat belt tight, feed all the slack back into the retractor.

Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and front-to-back. The seat should not move more than 1 inch (2.5 cm).

8 Additional

Information

Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor

A latchplate 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 get a locking clip order online at gracobaby.com or call 1-800 345-4109

Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Pull the vehicle seat belt tight. While pushing down on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. Unbuckle the belt without allowing it to slip.

Attach locking clip to lap and shoulder belts as shown.

Rebuckle belt. Check that lap belt does not move by pulling hard. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure.

1” (2.5 cm)

Locking Clip

8 Additional

Information

Lap Belt Installation

Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts.

Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor

When installing the car seat, route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in. Then, pull upwards on the tail of the belt so that the lap belt gets tight around the car seat.

Sewn On Latch Plate and ALR

Slowly pull the lap belt all the way out.

Route the vehicle seat lap belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Then, pull the lap belt tight while feeding all the slack back into the retractor.

Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and front-to-back. The seat should not move more than 1 inch (2.5 cm).

9 Care

Cleaning

9-A

Cleaning Seat Pad

Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions.

Your model determines how to remove the seat pad. Follow the instructions that match your seat.

Raise the headrest all the way up. Lift up on the harness release lever while

pulling out on the harness straps.

Seat Pad

(on most models)

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9 Care &

Cleaning

Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap.

Face the rear of the seat and remove the belt straps from splitter plate as shown.

8 Additional

Information

Grab hold of the shoulder straps and pull them out of their slots on the seat pad.

From the back of the seat, undo the elastic straps. Undo both elastic straps from the sides of the seat.

8 Additional

Information

Remove pad from shell.

Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.

To put the seat pad back on, reverse preceding steps. Make sure that you rethread the harness straps OVER

THE METAL BAR. The harness straps MUST not be twisted.

9 Care

Cleaning

Seat Pad

(on Rapid RemoveTM models)

Raise headrest all the way up.

From behind the seat undo the fastening strips.

From the front, undo the two seat snaps.

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9 Care &

Cleaning

Pull side panel pocket off of side panel.

Undo fastening strips on the front of the seat

9 Care

Cleaning

Remove pad from shell. Machine wash pad in cold water on

delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.

To put the seat pad back on, reverse preceding steps.

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9 Care &

Cleaning

Head Support Cover

Undo elastic loop underneath head support cover. Pull tab out from behind head support.

Undo the elastic loops on the sides of the headrest.

Peel cover off head support. Machine wash pad in cold water on

delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.

To put the head support cover back on, reverse preceding steps.

9 Care

Cleaning

9-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle

Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer. Rotate the metal retainer up through the shell and pad. From the front, pull the crotch buckle out.

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 BUCKLE STRAP. DO NOT USE SOAPS, HOUSEHOLD

DETERGENTS or LUBRICANTS. Shake out excess water and allow to air

dry. Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a click. Re-insert the buckle into the same slot it was removed. Pull up on crotch buckle to make sure it is secured.

WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any objects or debris that could prevent latching.

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9 Care &

Cleaning

9-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps

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.com or 1-800-345-4109.

To purchase parts or accessories in the United States, please contact us at the following:

www.gracobaby.com

1-800-345-4109

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