Graco Child Restraint, PD265358C, MY RIDE 65 Owner's Manual
FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD
RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR
CRASH.
ZZZJUDFREDE\FRP
Child Restraint
Owner’s Manual
READ THIS MANUAL.
Do not install or use this child restraint until
you read and understand the instructions
in this manual.
PD156938C
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Information....................................4
Warnings.......................................................5
Basic Information............................................9
What is LATCH?..............................................10
LATCH System................................................
Before You Begin
Use
Height & Weight Limits..................................
Features..................................................
Rear-facing Installation With LATCH............
Forward-facing Installation With LATCH.........18
Rear-facing Installation With
Vehicle Seat Belts.........................................20
Forward-facing Installation With
Vehicle Seat Belts.........................................22
Placing Child in Child Restraint.......................24
Operations and Adjustments.......................... 28
• Harness Straps .............................. 28
• Harness Tie.................................... 30
• Buckle............................................ 30
• Recline / Upright Positions............. 30
• Changing Harness Strap Slots........ 32
• Removing LATCH from Vehicle
Anchor Points ............................... 36
• LATCH Storage ............................. 37
Vehicle Seat Belts.............................................38
• Locking Clip......................................45
Additional Information.....................................47
• Tether Storage ................................ 47
• Body Support ................................ 48
• Head Support ................................ 49
• Harness Cover ............................... 49
• Body Support ................................ 50
• Head Support ................................ 51
• Harness Cover ............................... 51
• Care and Cleaning ........................ 52
• Aircraft Use .................................... 53
• Second Hand Child Restraint ......... 53
Replacement Parts...........................................56
•Locking Clip ................................... 56
•Instruction Manual Storage ............ 56
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Read and understand instruction manual and
child restraint labels.
Infants less than 20 lbs. (9 kg) must use child
restraint rear-facing.
Do not use child restraint rear-facing in
vehicle seat with air bag.
Secure children in rear seat of vehicle
whenever possible.
Never leave child unattended.
Install child restraint securely with vehicle seat
belt or LATCH belt.
Do not use after date shown on back of child
restraint.
Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives,
etc.) to use child restraint without first
understanding all instructions.
No child restraint can guarantee protection
from injury in every situation, but proper use
helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Child restraints could be recalled for safety
reasons. You must register this restraint to be
reached in a recall. Send your name, address,
and the restraint’s model number and
manufacturing date to:
Graco Children’s Products, Inc.
150 Oaklands Blvd.
Exton, PA 19341
or call 1-800-345-4109
or register online at
http://www.gracobaby.com/carseatregistration
For recall information:
Call the U.S Government’s Vehicle Safety
Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to
http://www.NHTSA.gov
WARNINGS
- Prevent serious injury or death:
NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A
VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT
AIR BAG. If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child
and child restraint with great force and cause
serious injury or death to your child. Refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual for information about side
air bags and child restraint installation.
WARNINGS
- Prevent serious injury or death:
Failure to follow these instructions and
child restraint labels can result in child
striking the vehicle’s interior during a
sudden stop or crash. Secure child
restraint with a vehicle seat belt or
LATCH that is properly routed as shown
in this manual.
Select a suitable location for the child
restraint in your vehicle.
Choose the correct mode of use for
the child restraint depending on your
child’s size. Infants less than 20 lbs.
(9 kg) must use this child restraint
rear-facing.
Serious crippling injury or death can
result if infant faces front of vehicle.
The AAP recommends that children
be rear facing until age 2 or until they
reach the maximum rear facing height
and weight rating for their seat.
Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold
child restraint securely. Not all vehicle
seat belts can be used with a child
restraint.
If vehicle seat belt does not hold child
restraint securely, read “Vehicle Seat
Belts” section. Never put a child restraint
in a front vehicle seat unless
recommended by vehicle owner’s
manual.
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle
owners that according to accident
statistics, children are safer in the back
seat. For vehicles with air bags, refer to
vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint
installation information.
If child restraint 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 child restraint
if it is damaged or missing parts.
WARNINGS
- Prevent serious injury or death: (continued)
DO NOT use accessories or parts other
than those provided by Graco. Their use
could alter the performance of the child
restraint.
Rear-facing child restraint must be
properly leveled:
• Too reclined can result in injury
or ejection.
• Too upright can result in
breathing difficulties.
Insert the harness straps in the proper
slots for your child. Never leave child
unattended, even when sleeping. Child
may become tangled in harness straps
and suffocate or strangle.
DO NOT remove LATCH system from
child restraint. If using vehicle seat belt
to secure child restraint, LATCH
connectors must be stored.
(see section “
LATCH storage”)
Never attach two
LATCH connectors
to one vehicle lower
anchor point unless
specifically allowed
by the vehicle
manufacturer.
WARNINGS
- Prevent serious injury or death: (continued)
NEVER use the Rear Facing LATCH belt
and the Forward Facing LATCH belt at
the same time. You can only use one
LATCH belt at a time depending on
which mode you install the child
restraint.
BASIC INFORMATION
Certification
This child restraint meets or exceeds all
applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles
and aircraft.
Unoccupied Child Restraint
Dangerous Vehicle Seats
Child Restraint Useful Life
Always secure child restraint to LATCH or a
vehicle seat belt, even when unoccupied.
In a crash, and unsecured child restraint can
injure passengers.
Do not use child restraint on rear-facing or
side-facing vehicle seats.
STOP using child restraint and throw it away
after the date MOLDED into the back of the
child restraint.
Look for the date
molded into the seat
in the location shown.
Warm Weather
Child restraint parts can get very hot in the sun
or warm weather.
To avoid burns, always check before
putting child in child restraint.
Vehicle Seat Protection
Protect vehicle seat. Use a child restraint mat,
towel, or thin blanket under and behind child
restraint.
WHAT IS LATCH?
United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards have defined a new system for
installing child restraints in vehicles. The system
is called LATCH. LATCH stands for:
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
LATCH in the vehicle consists of a top
tether anchor point and two lower
anchor points.
Some vehicle owner manuals use the
term ISOFIX to identify the new child
restraint anchor system. This child
restraint with LATCH can also be used
in vehicle seating positions equipped
with ISOFIX.
Newer vehicles may have one or more seating
positions equipped with LATCH anchor points.
If vehicle is equipped with LATCH, the vehicle
lower anchor points may be visible at the vehicle
seat crease. If not visible, they may be marked
with a symbol (Fig. a) or a colored dot.
See your vehicle owner’s manual for exact
locations, anchor identification, and
requirements for use with a child restraint.
Check vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle top
tether anchor locations. They may be identified
using one of the anchor symbols(Fig. b or Fig. c).
Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for
installations with children weighing more than 48
pounds (21.7 kg).
NOTE: Some vehicle manufacturers have lower
maximum weight ratings for LATCH anchors, so
you must consult your vehicle owner’s manual
or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the
limits on your vehicle’s LATCH anchors.
WHAT IS LATCH?
(continued)
Vehicle
Top Tether Anchor
Points
Vehicle
Lower Anchor
Points
Vehicle
Seat Crease
(Fig. b)
(Fig. c)
(Fig. a)
Typical seat in a
passenger vehicle.
Other vehicle types
may have different
LATCH locations.
LATCH SYSTEM
Child Restraint Top
Tether - BLACK
LATCH consists of a permanently attached lower
anchor belt and a top tether strap.
ONLY use LATCH in a seating position
recommended by vehicle manufacturer. NEVER
use forward facing and rear facing LATCH belts
at the same time.
LATCH lower vehicle anchor points are defined
as 11 inches from the center of one LATCH
anchor to the center of another LATCH anchor.
If allowed by your Vehicle Owners Manual, the
center seating position may be used if the
anchor spacing is 11” or greater.
FORWARD FACING LATCH BELT - BLACK
Vehicle Top
Tether Anchor
Point
REAR FACING LATCH BELT - GRAY
Vehicle Lower
Anchor Points
Vehicle Lower
Anchor Points
Forward Facing Lower
Anchor Belt - BLACK
Rear Facing Lower
Anchor Belt - GRAY
HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS
1”
IMPORTANT: This child restraint is certified
for use rear-facing with children up to
40 lbs. (18.1 kg). However, some children
approaching 40 lbs. (18.1 kg) may be too tall to
fit rear-facing. Top of head must be at least 1”
below the top of the child restraint. Child should
use car seat forward-facing only if child is over
20 lbs. (9 kg) and can sit upright unassisted.
Forward-facing
Rear-facing
65 lbs.
(29.5 kg)
5 lbs.
(2.2 kg)
40
lbs.
(18.1 kg)
20 lbs.
(9 kg)
A preterm infant or low birth weight
infant may be at special risk in a vehicle
or aircraft.
According to the American Academy of
Pediatrics, these infants may suffer
breathing difficulties if improperly
reclined in a child restraint.
Graco advises that you have your
physician or hospital staff evaluate your
infant and recommend the proper child
restraint or car bed before you and your
infant leave the hospital.
Preterm or
Low Birthweight Infants
Rear-facing:5 to 40 lbs. (2.2-18.1 Kg)
• Infants who weigh less than 20 lbs.
(9 kg) MUST be rear-facing.
• Infants or toddlers 20 to 40 lbs.
(9 to 18.1 kg) may be rear-facing.
HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS
(continued)
Outgrowing Child Restraint
Prevent serious injury or death:
• Top of child’s ears must be at
or below the child restraint
seat back.
• Child’s shoulders MUST not be
above top harness slots.
WARNING
Forward-facing: 20 to 65 lbs. (9 to 29.5 kg)
• Child must not exceed 50 inches (127 cm).
The top of the child’s ears should be at or
below the child restraint seat back.
• Toddlers 20 to 65 lbs.
(9 to 29.5 kg) who are capable of
sitting upright unassisted may be
forward-facing. If unable to sit
unassisted, use
rear-facing when
below 40 lbs.
•Toddlers 40 to 65 lbs. (18.1 to 29.5 kg) and
up to 50 inches (127 cm) tall MUST be
forward-facing.
FEATURES
Harness slots
Harness
buckle
Crotch
strap
Harness
release
lever
Harness adjustment
strap
Forward facing
LATCH belt
(stored)
Rear facing
LATCH belt
(stored)
Harness strap
Harness tie
Tether strap**
Tether hook
LATCH
Connector
Rear facing LATCH
storage bar
Forward facing
LATCH storage
bars
Adjustment belt
Forward facing
LATCH belt***
Tether storage
bar
Harness slots
Rear facing
LATCH belt***
**Vehicles are now (or can be) equipped with
tether anchor points behind some seats. A
tether anchors the top of the child restraint
to the body of the vehicle. When used
properly with the vehicle seat belt or LATCH,
a tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop
or crash.
***United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have
defined a new system for installing child restraints in vehicles.
The system is called LATCH. LATCH may ONLY be used
IN PLACE of vehicle belt if vehicle is equipped with
LATCH anchor points. Please refer to vehicle owner’s
manual for LATCH locations in vehicles.
Splitter plate
Harness straps
Harness
cover plate
REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH
Adjust child restraint to recline position
(fig. a). Flip recline feet under child
restraint for rear facing use.
Make sure Forward Facing LATCH belt is
stored. (see fig. c, pg. 37)
Place rear-facing on vehicle seat equipped
with LATCH anchors.
For ease of installation, extend LATCH belt
to its maximum length.
Hook connectors to vehicle lower anchors
(fig. b). Belt must lay flat and not be
twisted. Pull connectors to be sure they
are securely attached to the anchor points.
(fig. c).
Press down firmly in center of child restraint
while pulling LATCH adjustment belt. (fig. d).
Pull front to back and left to right at belt path
to check for secure installation (fig. e).
1
2
3
4
Check that the lower anchor belt stays tight
and does not slip from the tightened position. If
it does not stay tight, try another seating
position or contact Customer Service.
Check level indicator on child restraint (fig. f).
Vehicle must be on level ground and child in
child restraint when checking level indicator.
Ball MUST be entirely in green zone (fig. f). If
necessary, place rolled towels under child
restraint, at vehicle seat crease, until entire ball
is in green zone. Then re-check level indicator.
7
5
6
DO NOT use tether rear-facing. Tether must be
stored (see “Tether Storage” page 47).
Periodically check that child restraint is securely
installed and properly leveled; adjust if necessary.
To remove LATCH, (see “Removing LATCH from
Vehicle Anchor Points”, p. 36).
REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH
(continued)
LATCH
Openings
Tether
Flip feet under seat
fig. a
fig. b
fig. c fig. d fig. e
LAPC01
10
A
fig. f
FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH
Adjust child restraint to Upright position
(fig. a). Flip recline feet out for
forward facing use.
Make sure Rear Facing LATCH belt is
stored. (see fig. b, pg. 37)
Place
forward-facing on vehicle seat
equipped with LATCH anchors.
For ease of installation, extend LATCH
belt to its maximum length.
Hook connectors to vehicle lower
anchors (fig. b). Belt must lay flat and
not be twisted. Pull connectors to be
sure they are securely attached (fig. c).
Slide child restraint back until the
restraint is in contact with the vehicle
seat back.
1
2
3
4
5
Press down firmly in center of child restraint to
compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening
LATCH belt by pulling adjustment belt (fig. d).
Pull front to back and left to right at belt path
to check for secure installation (fig. e).
Check that the lower anchor belt stays tight
and does not slip from the tightened position.
If it does not stay tight, try another seating
position or contact Customer Service.
6
7
Attach tether strap hook (A) to anchor
hardware (B) and tighten adjustment belt to
remove any slack (fig. f).
Belt must lay flat and not be twisted.
Periodically check that child restraint is
securely installed; adjust if necessary.
8
To remove LATCH, (see “Removing LATCH from
Vehicle Anchor Points”, p. 36).
FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH
(continued)
Pull to
Tighten
Tether
LATCH
A
B
fig. a
fig. b fig. c fig. d
fig. e
fig. f
WARNING
LATCH belts MUST be stored when
using vehicle seat belt to install child
restraint.
Store Rear Facing and Forward Facing
LATCH belt as shown. (see fig. a).
Adjust car seat to recline position.
Flip recline feet under seat (fig. b).
Place rear-facing on vehicle seat.
Thread vehicle seat belt through
openings and buckle belt (fig. c).
Press down firmly in center of child
restraint to compress vehicle seat cushion
while tightening vehicle seat belt (fig. d).
1
Pull front to back and left to right at the belt
path to check for secure installation. (fig. e).
Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight.
If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” page 38.
Check level indicator on child restraint.
Vehicle must be on level ground and child
in child restraint when checking level indicator.
Ball MUST be entirely in green zone (fig. f). If
necessary, place rolled towels under child
restraint, at vehicle seat crease, until entire
ball is in green zone. Then re-check level
indicator.
DO NOT use tether rear-facing. Tether must
be stored (see “Tether Storage” page 47).
Periodically check that child restraint is
securely installed and properly leveled;
adjust if necessary.
2
3
4
5
REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
6
To remove LATCH, (see “Removing LATCH
from Vehicle Anchor Points”, p. 36).
LATCH
(stored)
Openings
Tether
REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
(continued)
fig. a fig. c
fig. d
fig. e
fig. b
LAPC0110A
fig. f
Press down firmly in center of child
restraint to compress vehicle seat
cushion while tightening vehicle seat
belt (fig. d).
Pull front to back and left to right at
belt path to check for secure
installation (fig. e). Vehicle lap belt
MUST stay tight. If not secure, see
“Vehicle Seat Belts” pg. 38.
Attach tether strap hook (A) to anchor
hardware (B) and tighten adjustment
belt to remove any slack (fig. f). If
vehicle does not have anchor points to
attach tether hook, tether hook should
be stored, see “Tether Storage”,
page 47. Belt must lay flat and not be
twisted.
Periodically check that child restraint is
securely installed; adjust if necessary.
4
5
6
FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION
WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
WARNING
LATCH belts MUST be stored when
using vehicle seat belt to install child
restraint.
Store Rear Facing and Forward Facing
LATCH belt as shown. (fig. a).
Adjust car seat to upright position
Flip recline feet out for forward
facing use (fig. b).
Place forward-facing on vehicle seat.
Slide child restraint back until the
restraint is in contact with the vehicle
seat back.
Thread vehicle seat belt through
openings and buckle belt (fig. c).
1
2
3
To remove LATCH, (see “Removing LATCH
from Vehicle Anchor Points”, p. 36).
FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION
WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
(continued)
fig. b
fig. c fig. d
fig. a
Tether
LATCH
(stored)
Installation with
Lap/ Shoulder belt
fig. e
Pull to
Tighten
A
B
fig. f
WARNING
PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Keep harness straps snug and
positioned on shoulders with
harness tie at arm pit level.
• Do not use strap covers,
blankets, cushions, or padding
under harness staps or child
unless provided by Graco.
• Child should be dressed in
clothing that does not
interfere with buckling the
harness.
Check harness system:
REAR-FACING
• 5-40 lbs (2.2-18.1 kg) Harness
straps must be through one of
the bottom four sets of slots at or
below shoulders.
• Harness height must be at or
below child’s shoulders.
Check harness system:
FORWARD-FACING
• 20-65 lbs (9.1-29.5 kg) and are at
least one year old. Harness straps must
be through one of the top four sets of
slots at or above shoulders.
• Harness height must be at or above
child’s shoulders.
PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT
(continued)
PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT
(continued)
Place child in child restraint with child’s
back flat against back of child restraint.
Place harness straps over child’s
shoulders and insert tongue(s) into
buckle.
Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are
locked.
Close harness tie:
Position harness tie at arm pit level.
Adjust harness straps to be snug. A
snug strap 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. (fig. a)
Check that harness straps on chest and
thighs are snug.
1
2
3
4
A rolled towel can be used on each side
to support small children (fig. b). Be
sure towels do not interfere with harness
system. Towels should NOT be placed
under child.
5
PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT
(continued)
Harness
tie
fig. a
fig. b
Buckle
Harness
adjustment
strap
• To tighten: Pull harness adjustment strap.
(fig. a)
• To loosen: Lift lever (fig. b) while
pulling shoulder harness straps (fig. c).
OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS
(continued)
fig. a
fig. b
fig. c
Harness Strap
Harness Tie
Buckle
Harness
Adjustment
Strap
Foward-facing - MUST use Upright
position.
Upright Position: Flip feet out and
lock into position for forward facing use
(fig. h).
Rear-facing - MUST use Recline
position.
Recline Position: Flip feet under child
restraint and lock into place for rear facing
use (fig. i)
Harness straps MUST move freely. Make
sure harness straps are not pinched by the
recline feet.
• To open: Press tabs and pull apart
(fig. d)
• To close: Snap halves together. Make sure
the harness tie is locked by pulling out on
each half. (fig. e)
• To buckle: Insert both tongues into buckle.
Pull up on tongues to be sure they are
locked. (fig. f)
• To unbuckle: Press red button and pull
tongues out of buckle. (fig. g)
Harness Tie:
Buckle:
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