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
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2
3
4
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
www.gracobaby.ca
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 ImportantPages 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 FeaturesPages 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 ChildPages 62-69
5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness
6 AccessoriesPage 70
7 Moving the UAS Strap Pages 71-73
4
8 Additional InformationPages 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 PadPages 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.
continue next page
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
DE
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
DE
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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. Gracoadvises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend theproper 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 themaximum 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 justbelow 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 reachthe maximum rear-facing height or weightrating for their car seat. This car seat canremain 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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Important
4 Forward
Facing
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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4 Forward
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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Important
4 Forward
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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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.
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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Important
4 Forward
Facing
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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4 Forward
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
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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Important
4 Forward
Facing
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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4 Forward
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 2.5 cm
(1”), it is tight enough.
See section 5-A to secure your child.
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Important
4 Forward
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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5 Securing
Child
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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5 Securing
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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5 Securing
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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5 Securing
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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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.
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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
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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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A
7 Moving
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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7 Moving
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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8 Additional
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 Additional
Information
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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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/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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8 Additional
Information
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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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 2.5 cm
(1”).
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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 2.5 cm
(1”).
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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.
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”)
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
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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t
9 Care &
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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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.
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t
9 Care &
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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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. Make sure that you
rethread the harness straps OVER
THE METAL BAR. The harness straps
MUST not be twisted.
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I
mportan
t
9 Care &
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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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.
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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9 Care &
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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t
9 Care &
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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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.
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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9 Care &
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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