Graco EXTEND2FIT User Manual

Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat
Product #: 046-2372-4 Fashion: CAMPAIGN
Stay Rear-Facing Longer with Graco’s Extend2Fit!
Growing kids can stay rear-facing longer with the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible car
seat. Experts recommend rear-facing until at least 2 years of age; now children can
safely ride rear-facing, longer.
The Extend2Fit Technology provides an extension panel that gives your little one up to
them rear-facing up to 50 lbs and 45 inches.
Good to Know:
12.7 cm (5”) of Extra Legroom
Up to 22.5 kg (50 lb) rear-facing
4-position extension panel provides 12.7 cm (5”) additional legroom
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4 position extension panel creates 5 inches of extra legroom to allow your child to safely rear-face longer!
Simply Safe harness adjustment– easily adjust the harness height as you change the
headrest height… all
in one motion!
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Fuss-free harness storage to make getting in and out of the seat easier.
10 position adjustable
headrest.
6 position recline to ensure the perfect fit for any vehicle.
InRight UAS Anchors allow for a 1-second latch attachment for
easy install.
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Committed to Car Seat Safety.
Safety Tested
• Side Impact Tested*
• New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) – peak crash force
approximately 2X Car Seat Standard
• Extreme Car Interior Temperatures
*In addition to meeting or exceeding all applicable Canada safety standards, the Extend2Fit Car Seat has been side impact tested for occupant retention by the harness system.
Graco knows that safety is your number
one priority when choosing a car seat for
your most precious cargo! The Graco Extend2Fit Car Seat undergoes rigorous
safety testing, so it’s no wonder parents
feel confident and secure when they
fasten a Graco 5-point harness around
their little one.
SafeSeat™ Engineering is a series of testing protocols developed by Graco
Car Seat Engineers and Test Technicians
to improve the safety of our car seats. All Graco car seats are engineered and crash tested to meet or exceed Canada standard CMVSS 213.2.
NWL0000598372E 11/18
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Extend2Fit
CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT
Do not install or use this child restraint
until you read, understand and follow
the instructions in this manual and the
warnings on the car seat.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD
RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN
STOP OR CRASH.
1 Important Pages 6-23
1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Welcome to the Graco Family 1-C Correct Mode of Use 1-D Before You Begin Register This Car Seat
If You Need Help Certification Aircraft Installation Car Seat’s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use
1-E Safety Warnings
2 Features Pages 24-29
2-A Car Seat Features
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3 Rear-Facing Use Pages 30-47
3-A Rear-Facing 3-B Installing Rear-Facing With UAS Straps 3-C Install Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt
4 Forward-Facing Use Pages 48-61
4-A Forward-Facing 4-B Installing Forward-Facing With UAS Straps 4-C Install Forward-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt
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5 Securing Child Pages 62-69
5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness
6 Accessories Page 70
7 Moving the UAS Strap Pages 71-73
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8 Additional Information Pages 74-84
8-A How to Remove UAS and Top Tether 8-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 8-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 8-D Vehicle Seat Belts
9 Cleaning Seat Pad Pages 85-95
9-A Cleaning Seat Pad 9-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 9-C Cleaning Harness and UAS Straps
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1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual
This car seat is for children: Rear-Facing: 1.8-22.5 kg (4-50 lb), 46-125 cm (18-49 in)
• Children less than 10 kg (22 lb) and cannot walk unassisted MUST use this car seat rear-facing. Review section 1-C for more information.
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.
Get to Know Your Car Seat
Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this car seat.
What Seating Location Should I Use?
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.
Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed, so
Forward Facing: 10-30 kg (22-65 lb), 69-125 cm (27-49 in)
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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.
According to collision statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat. The centre of the back seat can be the safest during a possible side impact.
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NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.
In the event there is no back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual to see how to use your infant child restraint.
Which Installation Method Should I Use?
This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the UAS system. Both systems 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.
UAS: The UAS system allows you to securely attach your car seat in your vehicle 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 UAS system, although some manufacturers began including UAS earlier. Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the UAS system.
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What is UAS?
The Universal Anchorage System (UAS) consists of lower anchors and top tether 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. 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.
Vehicle Top Tether
Anchor Points
Vehicle Seat Bight
28 cm
(11”)
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Typical seat in a passenger vehicle. Other vehicle types
may have different UAS
locations.
Vehicle Lower Anchor Points
When Installing Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing
UAS System
UAS consists of two lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connectors that are built-in your car seat.
Review section 3-B & 4-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
UAS can ONLY be used if the vehicle UAS anchor spacing is 28 cm (11 inches) from the centre of one UAS anchor to the center of the other UAS
anchor.
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 and 8 of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
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Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly?
2.5 cm (1”)2.5 cm (1”)
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.
For Rear-Facing, You Need to Adjust:
Harness Height, Rear-Facing (A)
Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders and cm (1”) below the headrest adjustment lever 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.
top of head MUST be at least 2.5
(B).
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A
B
C
D
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.
For Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust:
A
B
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.
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C
D
Ball MUST be entirely in blue. La bille DOIT être entièrement dans la zone bleue.
3+ months / mois
0+ months / mois
Rear-Facing Installation
Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1”) 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
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A
B
C
D E
Forward-Facing Installation
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 2.5 cm (1”) 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
A
B
C
D E
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1-B Welcome to the Graco Family!
Note: Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft. 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.
Experts recommend that children ride rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat.
*Check your local laws and Transport Canada recommendations.
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.
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1-C Correct Mode of Use
1.8 kg (4 lb)
Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness
1.8-10 kg (4-22 lb) less than 1 year old MUST be rear­facing.
10-22.5 kg (22-50 lb) CAN be rear-facing.
Note: Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft. 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.
Experts recommend that children ride rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat.
*Check your local laws and Transport Canada recommendations.
10 kg (22 lb)
Forward-Facing with 5-Point Harness
10-22.5 kg (22-50 lb) can sit upright unassisted CAN be forward­facing.
22.5-30 kg (50-65 lb) MUST be forward-facing.
22.5 kg (50 lb)
30 kg (65 lb)
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1-D Before You Begin
Register This Child Restraint
Please fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it in today or register online at www.gracobaby.ca
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:
Newell Industries Canada Inc.
P.O. Box 20090 Oaktown Plaza, Oakville, ON L6K 3Y7
or call 1-800-345-4109
For recall information, call the Customer Service in Canada at 1-800-345-4109 or visit www.gracobaby.ca
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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.
Model Name _________________________
Model Number _______________________
Date of Manufacture __________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
If You Need Help
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 of your child restraint.
www.gracobaby.ca
1-800-345-4109
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Certification
This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 213.1 for use in motor vehicles.
This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Follow the instructions for vehicle intallation. See section 3-C, 4-C and 8-D.
Car Seat’s Useful Life
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.
Vehicle Seat Protection
Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel, or thin blanket under and behind car seat.
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Warm Weather Use
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.
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.
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! 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.
! Experts recommend that children ride rear-facing until the
age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their seat, and when forward-facing, children should use the built-in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward-facing weight or height for their car seat.
! 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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! Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending on
your child’s size. Infants less than 10 kg (22 lb) and less than 1 year old 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 UAS 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 UAS or a vehicle seat belt, even
when unoccupied. In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers.
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! 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 except for a thin towel or mat to protect your vehicle seat or a rolled towels or pool noodles to help get your car seat level. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.
! DO NOT remove UAS system from car seat. If using vehicle seat
belt to secure car seat, UAS connectors must be stored.
! Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child may
become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle.
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! 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 UAS connectors to one vehicle
lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer.
! Do not use both the vehicle belt and UAS belts at the same
time when using the car seat rear or forward facing.
! This restraint system may only be used in these classes of
vehicles: passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger vehicles and trucks that have vehicle lap/shoulder belts and tether anchors.
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2-A Car Seat Features
A
B
C
D
2 Features
E
F
G
H I
M J
K
L
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A Height Adjust Lever B Headrest C Head Support 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 M Body Support
2 Features
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2 Features
A B
C
A
B
D
E
F
C D
G E F
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A Tether Storage Ring
B Tether Hook
C Tether Strap
D UAS Storage
E UAS Strap
F UAS Adjuster
G Cup Holder
H. Level Indicator
H
2 Features
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F
2 Features
A
G
B
C
D
E
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A Tether Strap B Harness Straps C UAS Storage Bars D Splitter Plate E Instruction Manual Storage F Tether Storage Bar G Tether Hook
2 Features
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3-A Rear-Facing
• Harness straps need to be even with or just below the top of child’s shoulders and chest
clip is at armpit level.
Experts recommend that children ride rear- facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 22.5 kg (50 lb).
Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
UAS Strap
Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 20 kg (45 lb)
3 Rear
Facing
Rear-Facing: 1.8-22.5 kg (4-50 lb) 46-125 cm (18-49 in)
• Infants who weigh less than 10 kg (22 lb) and cannot walk unassisted MUST be rear-facing.
• Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle back seat.
• Make sure UAS 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 2.5 cm (1”) from side to side, front to back.
• Check recline level making sure the ball is within the blue area. Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
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• Harness straps need to be even with or just below the top of child’s shoulders and chest
clip is at armpit level.
• Experts recommend that children ride rear­facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 22.5 kg (50 lb).
• Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.
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Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt
Vehicle Seat Lap Belt
Facing
3 Rear
When reading the level indicator,
3 Rear
Facing
Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for preemies.
- 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.
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3-B Installing Rear-Facing With UAS Straps
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for UAS location and use. install by this method for a child weighing more than 20 kg (45 lb)
1. Store Top Tether Strap
Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on right side of the car seat.
2. Remove UAS Strap from Storage Location
Push in on the red buttons on the UAS connectors and remove from storage position.
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Do not
Facing
3 Rear
Rear Facing
Forward Facing
3 Rear
Facing
3. Make Sure UAS Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label
If not, See section 7 to move UAS strap.
4. Recline the Car Seat
Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear-facing positions.
For children over 18 kg (40 lb), MUST use recline position 2 or 3.
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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 UAS 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 extender handle and pull the extender out. The extender has 4 positions.
For children over 10 kg (22 lb), must use extender position 3 or 4.
For children over 18 kg (40 lb), must use extender position 4.
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Facing
3 Rear
4
3
2
1
Ball MUST be entirely in blue. La bille DOIT être entièrement dans la zone bleue.
3+ months / mois
0+ months / mois
3 Rear
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 UAS Strap.
For easier installation, extend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap.
10. Attach UAS Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower UAS Anchors.
UAS strap should lie flat and not be twisted.
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CLICK!
Facing
3 Rear
3 Rear
Facing
11. Tighten the UAS Strap
Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the UAS strap. You may need to tighten through the rear­facing belt path as shown.
12. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the UAS strap is and slide the car seat side-to­side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 2.5 cm (1”), it is tight enough.
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Ball MUST be entirely in blue.
La bille DOIT être entièrement dans la zone bleue.
3+ months / mois
0+ months / mois
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.
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Facing
3 Rear
Ball MUST be entirely in blue. La bille DOIT être entièrement dans la zone bleue.
3+ months / mois
0+ months / mois
Is Everything Correct?
3 Rear
Facing
Car Seat Does Not Move More than
2.5 cm (1”) 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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Rear Facing
Forward Facing
3-C Install Rear-Facing with
Vehicle Seat Belt
1. Store Top Tether and UAS Strap
Attach tether hook and UAS connectors to the plastic bars as shown.
2. Recline the Car Seat
Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear-facing positions.
For children over 18 kg (40 lb), MUST use recline position 2 or 3.
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Facing
3 Rear
3 Rear
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 extender handle and pull the extender out. The extender has 4 positions.
For children over 10 kg (22 lb), must use extender position 3 or 4.
4
3
2
1
For children over 18 kg (40 lb), must use extender position 4.
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Ball MUST be entirely in blue. La bille DOIT être entièrement dans la zone bleue.
3+ months / mois
0+ months / mois
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
3 Rear
3 Rear
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 behind when in the outter-most position.
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3 Rear
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.
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3 Rear
Facing
Ball MUST be entirely in blue. La bille DOIT être entièrement dans la zone bleue.
3+ months / mois
0+ months / mois
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 2.5 cm (1”), 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.
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3 Rear
Facing
Is Everything Correct?
Ball MUST be entirely in blue. La bille DOIT être entièrement dans la zone bleue.
3+ months / mois
0+ months / mois
Car Seat Does Not Move More than
2.5 cm (1”) 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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4 Forward
Facing
4-A Forward-Facing
UAS Strap
Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 20 kg (45 lb)
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Forward-Facing: 10-30 kg (22-65 lb) and 69-125 cm (27-49 in)
• Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat.
• Make sure UAS strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward­facing belt path marked with an orange label.
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 2.5 cm (1”) 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.
• Experts recommend that children ride rear facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their seat, and when forward­facing, children should use the built-in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward-facing weight or height for their car seat. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 22.5 kg (50 lb).
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Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
Vehicle Seat Lap Belt
4 Forward
Facing
4-B Install Forward-Facing
with UAS Straps
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for UAS location and use. Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 20 kg (45 lb)
1. Remove UAS Strap from Storage Location
2.
Make Sure UAS Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label
If not, See section 7 to move UAS strap.
3. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage
Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
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Important
4 Forward
Facing
4. Adjust the Car Seat
Rear Facing
Forward Facing
Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three forward-facing positions.
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 UAS anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
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4 Forward
Facing
6. Make Sure Base is a minimum 80% on Vehicle Seat.
CLICK!
7. Extend the UAS Strap.
For easier installation, extend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap.
8. Attach UAS Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower UAS Anchors.
UAS strap should not be twisted.
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9. Tighten the UAS Strap
Press down firmly in the center of the car
seat while tightening the UAS strap.
10. Attach The Tether
Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach.
Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.
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Facing
11. Tighten Top Tether Strap
Push the car seat back while tightening the top tether strap to remove all the slack.
12. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the UAS strap is and slide the car seat side-to­side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 2.5 cm (1”), it is tight enough.
See section 5-A to secure your child.
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Facing
Is Everything Correct?
Car Seat Does Not Move More than
2.5 cm (1”) 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
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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.
Rear Facing
Forward Facing
4-C Install Forward-Facing with
Vehicle Seat Belt
1. Store UAS Strap
Attach UAS connectors to the plastic bars as shown.
2. Adjust the Car Seat
Pull out on handle on front of the child restraint and adjust to one of three forward-facing positions.
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3. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage
Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
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.
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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 an 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
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.
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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.
9. Attach The Tether
Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.
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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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 2.5 cm (1”), it is tight enough.
See section 5-A to secure your child.
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Facing
Is Everything Correct?
Car Seat Does Not Move More than
2.5 cm (1”) 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
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WARNING! In cold weather, do not put snowsuits or bulky
Unbuckle the chest clip and the crotch buckle.
On select models, place harness straps in buckle storage pocket.
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.
5-A
Child
5 Securing
Securing Child 5-point Harness
1.
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.
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Unbuckle the chest clip and the crotch buckle.
On select models, place harness straps in buckle storage pocket.
5 Securing
Child
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2.
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.
3.
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.
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Child
4.
2.5 cm (1”)2.5 cm (1”)
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 2.5 cm (1”) below the headrest adjustment lever.
Forward-Facing: Harness straps should be at or just above the child’s shoulders. Top of child’s ears below top of headrest.
Rear-Facing
Forward-Facing
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Child
5. To Raise or Lower Headrest/ Harness Height
Squeeze the adjustment handle and move headrest for the proper harness height.
6.
Check the Buckle Position
The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them.
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Child
7.
To Adjust Crotch Strap
Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell.
8.
Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert
It Up Through the Shell and Pad
From the top of the car seat, pull the crotch buckle out.
9.
Insert Metal Retainer in the New
Crotch Buckle Slot
Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through.
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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.
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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
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6-A Accessories (on select models)
1. For Ease of Moving the UAS Strap
A. Undo Snaps and fastening strips in front of child restraint.
B. Pull the UAS straps out of the belt path opening, so that the UAS hooks end up on the same side of the child restraint.
Harness Covers
Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level.
To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove.
6 Accessories
Head Support
Slide head support into opening in headrest as shown. Curved bottom of head support allows for head support to be pulled down to fit smaller infants.
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.
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7 Moving
UAS
7-A
1. For Ease of Moving the UAS Strap
A. Undo Snaps and fastening strips in front of child restraint.
B. Pull the UAS straps out of the belt path opening, so that the UAS hooks end up on the same side of the child restraint.
B
Moving the UAS Strap
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UAS
2. Slide Entire UAS Strap Along Bar to Correct Belt Path Opening
to the blue label.
Forward-Facing:
up to the orange label.
Rear-Facing:
Slide UAS strap down
slide the UAS strap
3. Feed the UAS Connector with the Adjuster Closest to it Through the Chosen Belt Path
A
B
Rear-Facing: Make sure the UAS strap is in front of the buckle strap when
the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and behind when in the outter-most position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted.
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UAS
Forward-Facing: Make sure the
strap is flat and not twisted.
4. Replace the Seat Pad Fabric on the
Front of the Child Restraint.
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8 Additional
Information
8-A How to Remove UAS and
Top Tether
UAS
To remove the UAS from the lower anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off.
Top Tether
To remove, press the grey button and pull out on the strap to release the tension.
Press in on the hook’s spring. Push tether hook in, then lift up and pull away from tether anchor.
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Information
8-B
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations.
Choosing Vehicle Seat Location
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 other than an infant in a rear-facing car seat in a front
passenger seating position, 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
experts
recommend that you take the following
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8-C
Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations:
Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations
rear-facing or side-facing
vehicle seats
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rear-facing with an active front air bag
8 Additional
Information
8-D
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use
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.
Vehicle Seat Belt Terms
Vehicle Seat Belts
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.
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Identify Your Seat Belt Type
There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat:
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
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Lap Belt Only
2 connection points.
Belts Forward of the
Seat Bight
Some vehicles you may not
get a secure fit. Read both your
vehicle and car seat manuals.
8 Additional
Information
Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation - Rear-Facing/Forward Facing Modes
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.
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How to Lock Your Lap and 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. If this happens, use a locking clip instead of this switching the retractor. See Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor.
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 2.5 cm (1”).
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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 2.5 cm (1”).
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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 2.5 cm (1”).
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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.
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.
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Locking Clip
2.5 cm (1”)
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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
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 2.5 cm (1”).
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.
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Cleaning
9-A
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.
Cleaning Seat Pad
Seat Pad
Raise the headrest all the way up. Lift up on the harness release lever while
pulling out on the harness straps.
(on most models)
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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.
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Cleaning
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.
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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. Make sure that you rethread the harness straps OVER
THE METAL BAR. The harness straps MUST not be twisted.
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Cleaning
Seat Pad
(on Rapid RemoveTM models)
With the Rapid Remove™ seat pad, you do not need to uninstall the car seat to clean the seat pad.
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
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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.
Rear Pad
You may need to uninstall the car seat to remove the pad.
Undo elastic loops and remove. To reattach rear pad:
1. Lower the headrest.
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Cleaning
1
2. Attach the shorter loop first.
3. Pull the longer loop behind the shorter loop.
4. Wrap the Longer loop around the shorter loop one time and attach to the hook.
2
3
Front Pad
You may need to uninstall the car seat to remove the pad.
Undo the elastic loops on top of the front pad, then undo the pins by pulling the pad away from the seat.
To put the front pad back on, reverse preceding steps.
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Cleaning
Headrest Cover
Undo elastic loop underneath headrest cover. Pull tab out from behind head support.
Undo the elastic loops on the sides of the headrest.
Peel cover off headrest. DO NOT remove
foam padding.
Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.
To put the headrest cover back on, reverse preceding steps.
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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. WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any objects or debris that could prevent latching.
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.
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Cleaning
9-C Cleaning Harness and UAS Straps
Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or UAS STRAP IN WATER Doing so may
weaken the straps. If harness straps or UAS belt are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer
Service at www.gracobaby.ca or 1-800-345-4109.
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Replacement Parts
To purchase parts or accessories in Canada, please contact us at the following:
www.gracobaby.ca
gracoconsumercareca@newellco.com
or
1-800-345-4109
Store instruction manual behind the tab with the instruction book icon as shown.
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