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

five additional inches as they grow. This gives their legs room to stretch while keeping

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

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!

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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”)

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.

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).

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:

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.

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

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

D E

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.

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.

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)

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.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

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

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.

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.

! 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.

! 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.

! 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.

! 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.

2-A Car Seat Features

2 Features

H I

M J

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

A B

C D

G E F

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