Graco PD303535A Instruction Manual

Do not install or use
this child restraint until
you read and understand
the instructions in this
manual.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY
USE THIS CHILD
RESTRAINT INCREASES
INJURY OR DEATH IN A
SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
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PD303535A 1/15
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FEATURING
ALL-IN-ONE CAR SEAT
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1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Welcome to the Graco Family 1-C Right Mode of Use 1-D Before You Begin
Register This Car Seat
If You Need Help Certification Car Seat’s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use
1-E Safety Warnings
1 Important Pages 6-25
2 Features Pages 26-31
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4-A Forward-Facing Use 4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Straps 4-C Install Forward-Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt
4 Forward-Facing Pages 45-57
3-A Rear-Facing Use 3-B Install Rear-Facing with LATCH Straps 3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt
3 Rear-Facing Pages 32-44
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6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 6-B Securing Child Backed Booster 6-C Securing Child Backless Booster
6 Securing Child Pages 74-90
7 Moving the LATCH Strap Pages 91-94
5-A Booster Use 5-B Install Backed Booster 5-C Install Backless Booster
5 Booster Pages 58-73
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9-A How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether 9-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 9-D Vehicle Seat Belts
10-A Cleaning Seat Pad 10-B Cleaning Buckle Strap 10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps
9 Vehicle Information Pages 96-106
8 Accessories Page 95
10 Care & Cleaning Pages 107-110
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1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual
This car seat is for children: Rear-Facing: 4-40 lb (1.8-18 kg)
Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) Booster: 30-120 lb (14-54 kg)
R
L
To attach the cup holders, match the right cup holder to the right side of the seat and the left to the left. Align the tab on the cup holder with the slot in the seat and slide down.
You will hear a “Click” when they are secured in place.
Install Cup Holders
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Get to Know Your Car Seat
What Seating Location Should I Use?
Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this infant car seat.
The best seating location for this infant 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 be sure to check your vehicle owner’s manual for available seating positions, if any. For example, sometimes the center rear seat has a lap belt only vehicle seat belt, which cannot be used when this car seat is in Booster mode.
Review section 9-C, 9-D of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
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.
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Which Installation Method Should I Use?
This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.
Vehicle Seat Belt: Review section 9 and your vehicle owner’s manual to learn how to install your car seat with the vehicle seat belts.
LATCH: The LATCH system allows you to securely attach your safety seat in your car without using the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better fit. All 2003 and newer model year vehicles are required to have a LATCH system, although some manufacturers began including LATCH earlier. Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the LATCH system.
According to crash statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat. The center of the back seat can be the safest during a possible side impact.
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LATCH consists of lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are built­in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car seat. Lower anchors are used INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle. Top tethers are used IN ADDITION to the lower anchors OR the vehicle’s seat belt to secure a forward-facing car seat to the vehicle.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for exact location and use.
What is LATCH?
Vehicle Top Tether
Anchor Points
Vehicle Lower Anchor Points
Typical seat in a passenger
vehicle. Other vehicle types
may have different LATCH
locations.
Vehicle Seat Bight
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When Installing Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing
Vehicle Seat Belt
There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt.
Review section 3-C, 4-C and 9 of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual before installing.
LATCH System
LATCH consists of lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat.
Review section 3-B, 4-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual before installing.
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Vehicle Seat Belt
Only use the Lap/Shoulder seat belt configuration.
Review section 5-B, 5-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
When Installing As a Booster
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Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly?
To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3,4 and 5 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child.
Harness Height, Rear-Facing (A)
Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders. Review section 6.
Harness Height, Forward-Facing (B)
Harness straps at or just above the child’s shoulders and top of child’s ears below top of headrest (C). Review section 6.
Buckle Position (D)
The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. Review section 6.
Harness Tightness (E)
If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps, it is tight enough. Review section 6.
For Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust:
BA
DC
E
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Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Only
Position Lap Belt
Lap belt must go behind armrest and lie low across your child’s hips and thighs.
Position Shoulder Belt
Shoulder best lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder.
For Booster, You Need to Adjust:
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Did You Do Everything Correctly?
Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (A)
Review section 3
Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone (B)
Review section 3
Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders (C)
Review section 6.
Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D)
Review section 6
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder (E)
Review section 6
Rear-Facing
A B
C
E
D
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Use the top tether strap when using forward-facing (A)
When used properly, the top teather helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. Review section 4
Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (B)
Review section 4
Harness Straps at or Just Above Child’s Shoulders (C)
Review section 6
Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D)
Review section 6
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder (E)
Review section 6
Forward-Facing
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B
A
D E
C
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Never Use Lap Belt Only
Review section 6
Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs
Review section 6
Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders
Review section 6
Booster
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1-B Welcome to the Graco Family!
Your child’s safety depends on you. No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
Even if this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own, you must follow the detailed instructions in this instruction manual to ensure the steps below are performed correctly.
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1-C Right Mode of Use
Note: Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft. According to the AAP, these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. When rear-facing, use the corrected age for preemies. Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed before you and your infant leave the hospital.
4 lb (1.8 kg)
22 lb (10 kg)
30 lb (14 kg)
40 lb (18 kg)
65 lb (30 kg)
120 lb
(54 kg)
Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness
4-22 lb (1.8-10 kg) less than 1 year old MUST be rear-facing. 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) SHOULD be rear-facing.
Forward-Facing with 5-Point Harness
22-40 lb (10-18 kg) can sit upright unassisted CAN be forward-facing. 40-65 lb (18-30 kg) SHOULD be forward-facing.
Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
30-65 lb (14-30 kg) CAN be in backed booster mode. 40-65 lb (18.1-30 kg) CAN be in backless booster mode. Over 65 lb (30 kg) MUST be in booster mode.
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1-D Before You Begin
Please fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it in today or register online at www.gracobaby.com/ carseatregistration.
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Graco Children’s Products, Inc.
Attn: Customer Service
3 Glenlake Parkway Atlanta, GA 30328
or call 1-800-345-4109
or register online at
www.gracobaby.com/carseatregistration
For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
Register This Child Restraint
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Model Name _________________________
Model Number _______________________
Date of Manufacture __________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture and purchase date of this car seat on the below. You can find this information either on the registration card if you still have it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat.
In the U.S.A, please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts, use, or maintenance. When you contact us, please have your product’s model number and date of manufacture ready so that we may help you efficiently. These numbers can be found on a sticker on the back side of your car seat.
For additional resources or to get your car seat checked by a child passenger safety technician, please visit the following web sites:
www.nhtsa.gov • www.seatcheck.org • www.safekids.org • www.cpsc.gov
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STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture. Look for this sticker on back of the car seat.
Graco Children’s Products Inc. advises against loaning or passing along a car seat unless you know the complete history of the product. We also advise against purchasing a car seat second hand.
This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles.
This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft only when used with the internal harness system.
This child restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft when used as a booster seat because aircrafts do not have shoulder belts.
Contact the airline for their specific polices.
Certification
Car Seat’s Useful Life
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Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel, or thin blanket under and behind car seat.
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.
Vehicle Seat Protection
Warm Weather Use
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Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint’s labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
! NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING
IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN ACTIVE FRONT AIR BAG.
If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and car seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child.
! Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information
about air bags and car seat use.
! If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your
vehicle owner’s manual.
! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that children be rear-facing until age 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight rating for their seat.
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! Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending
on your child’s size. Infants less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST use this car seat rear-facing.
! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle. ! Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is
properly routed as shown in this manual.
! Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely. Not
all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat.
! If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely, read
“Vehicle Seat Belts” section 9-D and your vehicle owner’s manual.
! Always secure car seat with LATCH or a vehicle seat belt,
even when unoccupied. In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers.
! If car seat is in a crash, it must be replaced. DO NOT use it
again! A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death.
! DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts.
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! DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided
by Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.
! DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat. If using vehicle
seat belt to secure car seat, LATCH connectors must be stored.
! Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child
may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle.
! Rear-facing car seat must be properly leveled:
• Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.
• Too upright can result in breathing difficulties.
! Never attach two LATCH connectors to one
vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer.
! Do not use both the vehicle belt and LATCH belts at the
same time when using the car seat rear or forward facing.
2 Features
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2-A Car Seat Features
A
C
D
H I
N
G
K
M
B
E
F
L
J
2 Features
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A Headrest/Harness Adjustment Lever
B Headrest C Booster Shoulder Belt
Guide D Headrest Infant Pillow E Infant Body Pillow F Harness Covers G Harness Straps H Chest Clip I Buckle J Harness Release Lever
(under flap) K Harness Adjustment Strap L Recline Handle M Seat Base N Cup Holder
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A
D
H
E
F
G
B
C
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A Level Indicator B Top Tether Strap C LATCH Strap D Forward-Facing Belt Path E Booster Lap Belt Path F Recline Position Indicator G Rear-Facing Belt Path H Rear-Facing LATCH Strap
Storage (under seat)
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A
B
C
A
B
2 Features
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A Top Tether Strap Storage B Forward-Facing LATCH
Strap Storage C Instruction Manual Storage
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Facing
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3-A Rear-Facing Use
Rear-Facing: 4-40 lb (1.8-18 kg) and whose head is at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment handle
• Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST be rear-facing.
• Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle back seat.
• Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-facing belt path marked with a blue label.
• Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not move at the rear-facing belt path more than 1” (2.5 cm) from side to side, front to back.
• Check recline level making sure the bubble is within the blue area. Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
LATCH Strap
Vehicle Seat Lap/ Shoulder Belt
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Facing
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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.
• The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and NHTSA recommend that children be rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 40 lb (18 kg).
Vehicle Seat Lap Belt
NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.
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Facing
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1. Store Top Tether Strap
Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on either side of the car seat.
2. Remove LATCH Strap from Storage Location
Push in on the red buttons on the LATCH connectors and remove from storage position.
3-B Install Rear-Facing with
LATCH Straps
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use.
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Facing
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3. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label
If not, See section 7 to move LATCH strap.
4. Recline the Car Seat
Place the car seat in 1st, 2nd or 3rd recline position.
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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 LATCH anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
6. Extend the LATCH Strap.
For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap.
7. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat.
The bubble must be completely within the blue zone.
Adjust the recline until the bubble is completely within the blue zone.
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Facing
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8. Attach LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors.
LATCH strap should lie flat and not be twisted.
9. Tighten the LATCH Strap
Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown.
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Click!
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Facing
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10. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side­to-side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
11. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat.
The bubble must be completely within the blue zone. Readjust if needed.
See section 6-A to secure your child.
Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
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Facing
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Is Everything Correct?
Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path
Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground
Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders.
Review section 6
Chest Clip Even With Armpits
Review section 6
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder
Review section 6
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Facing
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3-C Install Rear-Facing with
Vehicle Seat Belt
1. Store Top Tether and LATCH Straps
Attach tether hook and LATCH connectors to the plastic bars as shown.
2. Recline the Car Seat
Place the car seat in 1st, 2nd or 3rd recline position.
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Facing
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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. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat.
The bubble must be completely within the blue zone.
Adjust the recline until the bubble is completely within the blue zone.
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Facing
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5. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt
Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear­facing 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 vehicle seat belt is in front of the buckle strap.
6. 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 9-D.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
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Facing
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7. 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.
8. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-to­side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
9. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat.
The bubble must be completely within the blue zone. Readjust if needed.
See section 6-A to secure your child.
Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
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Facing
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Is Everything Correct?
Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path
Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground
Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders.
Review section 6
Chest Clip Even With Armpits
Review section 6
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder
Review section 6
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Facing
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4-A Forward-Facing Use
Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) 49” (125 cm) or less
For children 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) you MUST use recline position 4.
• Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle
back seat.
• Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt
is routed through the forward-facing belt path marked with a orange label.
• Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car
seat should not move at the forward-facing belt path more than 1” (2.5 cm) from side to side, front to back.
• Harness straps need to be even with or
just above the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level.
LATCH Strap with Top Teather Strap
Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg)
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Facing
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Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt with Top Teather Strap
Vehicle Seat Lap Belt with Top Teather Strap
• The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and NHTSA recommend that children be rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 40 lb.
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Facing
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4-B Install Forward-Facing
with LATCH Straps
1. Remove LATCH Strap from Storage Location
Push in on the red buttons on the LATCH connectors and remove from storage position.
2.
Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg)
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Facing
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3. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage
Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
4. Adjust the Car Seat
Place the car seat in the 4th, 5th or 6th recline position.
For Children 22-40 lb (10-18 kg)
MUST use recline position 4.
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Facing
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5. Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle
Place forward-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
6. Extend the LATCH Strap.
For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap.
7. Attach LATCH Connector to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors.
LATCH strap should not be twisted.
Click!
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Facing
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8. Tighten the LATCH Strap
Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown.
9. Attach Top Tether Strap
Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach.
Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.
10. Tighten Top Tether Strap
Remove all the slack.
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Facing
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11. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side­to-side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
See section 6-A to secure your child.
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Facing
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Is Everything Correct?
Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path
Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders.
Review section 6
Chest Clip Even With Armpits
Review section 6
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder
Review section 6
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Facing
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4-C Install Forward-Facing with
Vehicle Seat Belt
1. Store LATCH Straps
Attach LATCH connectors to the plastic bars as shown.
4. Adjust the Car Seat
Place the car seat in the 4th, 5th or 6th recline position.
For Children 22-40 lb (10-18 kg)
MUST use recline position 4.
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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. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt
Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with a orange label) and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
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Facing
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6. 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 9-F.
7. 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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8. Attach Top Tether Strap
Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach.
Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.
9. Tighten the Top Tether Strap
Push the car seat back while tightening the top tether strap to remove all the slack.
10. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
See section 6-C to secure your child.
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Facing
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Is Everything Correct?
Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path
Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders.
Review section 6
Chest Clip Even With Armpits
Review section 6
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder
Review section 6
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5 Booster
5-A Booster Use
Booster Use With Back: 30-100 lb (14-45 kg) 38-57 in. (96-145 cm) at least 3 years old
Booster Use Without Back: 40-120 lb (18.1-54 kg) 40-57 in. (101-145 cm) at least 4 years old
• Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle
back seat.
• Make sure vehicle seat’s lap belt is adjusted
snugly and lays low on the child’s hip and is routed behind the armrest in the booster’s belt path marked with green label.
• Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child and
MUST NOT be twisted.
• Vehicle seat’s shoulder belt is adjusted
snugly and should lie between child’s neck and edge of shoulder.
Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
Vehicle Seat Lap/ Shoulder Belt
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5 Booster
Never use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child.
DO NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the child’s arm or back.
DO NOT allow child to slouch or slide down in the booster seat.
DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of armrests.
• Vehicle’s seat headrest SHOULD NOT create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat.
• The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat.
• If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned, DO NOT use this booster seat. Use a different car seat.
Never Use a Vehicle Lap-Only Belt Across Front of Child
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5 Booster
1. Store The Harness System A. Loosen the shoulder straps as much
as possible.
B. Raise the headrest to the highest
position.
C. Unbuckle the chest clip and the
buckle strap D.
5-B Install Backed Booster
B
A
C
D
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5 Booster
E. Unsnap Pad and Expose Seat Back
Undo the 2 snaps in the headrest pad.
F. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of
the way.
G. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad
Undo the 2 lower snaps.
G
F
E
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5 Booster
J
J
I
H
H. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To
Expose the Plastic Shell
I. Open the Harness Storage Door
J. Place Harness, Chest Clip,
Buckle Tongues Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door
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K. Store Buckle as Shown
L. Replace Seat Pad
Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
L
K
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2. Adjust the Car Seat
Place the car seat in the 6th recline position.
3. Place the Booster Seat Forward­Facing in the Back Seat of Vehicle
Place forward-facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap/shoulder seat belt. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
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Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH in the booster mode. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt. LATCH can be used in the booster mode regardless of the weight of the child up to 100 lb (45 kg).
Verify the following before using LATCH in the booster mode:
•The LATCH connectors DO NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles.
If the LATCH interferes with the vehicle seat belts or if the chosen seating position does not have LATCH, you MUST store the LATCH strap. Store the LATCH strap by pushing in on the red buttons on the connectors and attach to the plastic bar as shown. Store the top tether strap as shown.
4. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked
with Orange Label
Continue to next step if correct. See section 4 if it is not.
Skip to Step 11 if Not Using LATCH
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5. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Location and Lay it in the Seat
6. Attach LATCH Connector to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors.
LATCH strap should not be twisted.
Click!
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7. Tighten the LATCH Strap
Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap.
8. Attach Top Tether Strap
Extend the top teather by lifting up on the tether lock and attach.
Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.
9. Tighten Top Tether Strap
Remove all the slack.
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10. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side­to-side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
See section 6-B to secure your child.
11. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder
Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest
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1. Remove the Seat Back by First Loosening the 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 buckle strap.
2. Remove Harness Straps from Splitter Plate
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3. Make Sure LATCH Straps are in the Forward-Facing Belt Path and in the Stored Position
See section 7 to change positions.
4. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad
Unsnap seat pad and expose the bottom of seat base.
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5. Lift the Red Backrest Lock Up
With the car seat in the 6th recline position, lift the red backrest locks up and slide
together.
6. Remove Seat Back from Seat Base
Push the seat back up and lift out of base. To replace the seat back, reverse steps 4
though 6.
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7. Relock the Red Backrest Locks
Make sure they are both flat and locked into place
8. Store Splitter Plate
Pull the harness adjustment strap all the way out and then store the splitter plate.
9. Store Buckle Strap
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10. Attach Base Pad to the Back of Base
Attach the elastic straps onto base as shown.
11.
Place the Booster Seat Forward­Facing in the Back Seat of Vehicle
Place forward-facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap/shoulder seat belt. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
See section 6-C to secure your child.
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6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness
1. Loosen Harness Straps
(A) Lift up on the harness release lever
while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.
(B) Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle. (C) Place harness straps off to the sides.
A
B
WARNING! Do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat.
Bulky clothing can prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly. To keep child warm, buckle your child in the car seat and place a blanket around the child or place the child’s coat on backwards after buckling in.
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2. Place Your Child in the Seat
Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back.
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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4. Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height
Rear-Facing: Harness straps must be at or just below the child’s shoulders and
top of head must be at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the red headrest/harness adjustment
handle.
Forward-Facing: Harness straps must be at or just above the child’s shoulders and
top of child’s ears must be below top of headrest.
Remove the headrest and body pillow.
5. To Raise or Lower Headrest/Harness Adjustment Lever
Squeeze the adjustment lever and lift or lower headrest for the proper harness height.
Rear-Facing
Forward-Facing
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6. Check the Buckle Position
The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child.
7. To Adjust Buckle 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 buckle buckle out.
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9. Insert Metal Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot
Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through.
10. Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured
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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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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.
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14. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level
15. Check Tightness Again, Tighten More if Needed
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1. Place Child In Seat
Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the booster seat.
2. Thread Vehicle’s Shoulder Belt Into Seat Belt Guide in the Headrest
6-B Securing Child Backed Booster
Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat.
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3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests.
Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips.
Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulders, between the neck and edge of shoulder. The belt guides should be even with or just above the shoulders.
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Is Everything Correct?
Never Use Lap Belt Only
Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs
Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders
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1. Place Child In Seat
Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat.
2. Ears Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest.
6-C Securing Child Backless Booster
Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat.
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3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests.
Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips.
Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulders, between the neck and edge of shoulder.
You may need to use the belt positioning clip to help get a good fit.
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Is Everything Correct?
Never Use Lap Belt Only
Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs
Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders
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Using Belt Positioning Clip
1. Make Sure Vehicle’s Seat Shoulder Belt Lays in the Red Zone As Shown
If the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt lays outside this zone, you MUST use the belt positioning clip.
2. Attach Belt Positioning Clip
Insert the loop end of the strap through the same slot as the harness adjustment strap as shown.
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3. Push Clip and Strap Through Loop
4. Pull to Tighten Strap
5. Push Clip Through Slot In Pad
6. Attach Seat Pad to Base
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7. Place Child in Seat, Buckle Child In Seat and Attach Belt Positioning Clip
With child’s back flat against the back of the vehicle seat, buckle child in. Then slide the clip onto the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt as shown.
8. Adjust the Belt Positioning Clip to Fit Your Child
Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown.
Clip should fit right at the top of should as shown.
Shorten
Lengthen
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7-A Moving the LATCH Strap
1. For Ease of Moving the LATCH Strap
A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest
position.
C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle.
C
B
A
D
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2. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad to Expose the LATCH Strap
3. Pull LATCH Connectors Out of the Belt Path Openings into the Center of the Car Seat
4. Slide Entire LATCH Strap Along Bar to the Desired Belt Path Openings
Rear-Facing: Slide LATCH strap along bar to the front of the seat.
Forward-Facing: Slide the LATCH strap up along bar to the top.
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5. Push the LATCH Connectors Out Through the Desired Belt Path Openings on Each Side of Car Seat
Rear-Facing:
Make sure the LATCH strap is in front of the buckle strap, is flat, and is not twisted.
Forward-Facing: Make sure the LATCH strap is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not twisted.
Rear-
Facing
Forward-
Facing
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6. Replace Seat Pad
7. Move the Headrest to Its Proper Position for Your Child
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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.
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.
Headrest Pillow
Use only in the rear-facing mode. To adjust the pillow, pull up until desired height. Do not use without the body pillow.
To remove, slide the pillow out from the body support.
8-A Accessories (on select models)
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LATCH
To remove the LATCH from the lower anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off.
Top Tether
To remove, lift up on the tether lock to release the tension.
Press in on the hook’s spring. Push tether hook in, then lift up and pull away from tether anchor.
9-A How to Remove LATCH and
Top Teather
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Review your vehicle’s owner manual for Seating Locations
9-B 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, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that you take the following steps:
• Ensure the child is properly restrained according to their age and size
• Move the seat as far back as possible
• Make sure the child is not leaning out of position, such as leaning forward into the deployment path of the air bag
• Set the air bag ON-OFF switch, if available, to the OFF position
• Move the seat as far back as possible
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9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location
Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations:
rear-facing or side-
facing vehicle seats
rear-facing with an active front air bag
booster mode with vehicle
lap belt only seat belt
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Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
Vehicle Seat Belt Terms
9-D Vehicle Seat Belts
This car seat can be installed using a vehicle seat belt. To do this, you will need to change the seat belt to a locked mode for use with car seats. With some vehicle seat belts, this is done with the latchplate; with other vehicle seat belts, this is done with the retractor.
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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There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat:
Lap Belt Only
2 connection points. Can ONLY be
used in harness mode.
The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat:
Lap Belt with Motorized
Shoulder Belt
Lap Belt or Shoulder
Belt Mounted on Door
Belts Forward of the
Seat Bight
Lap/Shoulder Belt
3 connections points. Can be used in
all car seats modes of use.
Identify Your Seat Belt Type
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