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Read This Instruction Manual
NWL0000726913B 2/18
www.gracobaby.com
TM
Recline N’ Ride
3-IN-1 CAR SEAT
FEATURING ON THE GOTM RECLINE
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
THE RISK OF SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH IN A
SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
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1 Important Pages 6-25
1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual
1-B Welcome to the Graco Family
1-C Height and Weight Guidelines
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
2 Features Pages 26-31
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3 Rear-Facing Pages 32-45
3-A Rear-Facing Use
3-B Install Rear-Facing With LATCH Strap
3-C Install Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt
4 Forward-Facing Pages 46-61
4-A Forward-Facing Use
4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Strap
4-C Install Forward-Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt
5 Booster Pages 62-73
5-A Booster Use
5-B Install Booster
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6 Securing Child Pages 74-84
6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness
6-B Securing Child Booster
7 Accessories Pages 85-86
8 Moving the LATCH Strap Pages 87-91
8-A Moving the LATCH Strap
8-B Storing the LATCH Strap
8-C How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether
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9 Vehicle Information
Pages 92-101
9-A Choosing Vehicle Seat Location
9-B Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location
9-C Vehicle Seat Belts
10 Care & Cleaning Pages 102-107
10-A Cleaning RapidRemoveTM Seat Pad
10-B Cleaning Removable Cup Holders
10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps
10-D Cleaning Buckle Strap
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1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual
This car seat is for children: Rear-Facing: 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg)
Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg)
Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg)
Cup Holder Assembly
Adult Assembly Required
Attach Cup Holders
Cup holders MUST be installed.
To attach the cup holders, align the tabs on the cup holder with the
slots in the seat and slide down. Make sure the seat pad fabric tucks
underneath the cup holder edges. Repeat on the other side.
Cup holders may be washed ONLY on the top rack of the dishwasher.
To remove the cup holders, push in the button located underneath the
cup holder while pulling up on the cup holder.
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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 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-A, 9-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
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 child restraint.
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According to accident 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.
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.
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What is LATCH?
LATCH consists of lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are built-into your vehicle, and
connecting hooks that are built-into 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
Typical seat in a passenger
vehicle. Other vehicle types
may have different LATCH
locations.
Vehicle Lower
Anchor Points
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When Installing Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing
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 and 4-B of this manual AND your vehicle
owner’s manual.
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 and 4-C of this manual AND your
vehicle owner’s manual.
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When Installing As a Booster
Vehicle Seat Belt
Only use the Lap/Shoulder seat belt configuration.
Review section 5 of this manual AND your vehicle
owner’s manual.
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Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly?
To make sure your child is secured properly, review sections 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
and top of head must be 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest
adjustment lever (B). Review section 6.
Buckle Position (C)
The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child
without being underneath them. Review section 6.
Harness Tightness (D)
If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching
the straps, it is tight enough. Review section 6.
For Rear-Facing, You Need to Adjust:
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A
B
C
D
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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 6.
Buckle Position (C)
The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without
being underneath them. Review section 6.
Harness Tightness (D)
If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching
the straps, it is tight enough. Review section 6.
For Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust:
A
B
C
D
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For Booster, You Need to Adjust:
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 belt lies across shoulder between neck and
edge of shoulder.
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Rear-Facing Installation
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
A B
C
E
D
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Forward-Facing Installation
Use the top tether strap when using forwardfacing (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 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
A
B
C
D E
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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 Installation
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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 Height and Weight Guidelines
5 lb
(2.3 kg)
Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness
5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg) and less than 1
year old MUST be rear-facing.
22-40 lb (10-18 kg) SHOULD be
rear-facing.
* Check your state laws and the AAP/NHTSA recommendations. See page 24.
22 lb
(10 kg)
Forward-Facing with 5-Point Harness
22-40 lb (10-18 kg) and can sit upright unassisted
CAN be forward-facing.
40-65 lb (18-30 kg) SHOULD be
forward-facing.
40 lb
(18.1 kg)
Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
40-65 lb (18.1-30 kg) CAN be in booster mode.
Over 65 lb (30 kg) MUST be in booster mode.
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65 lb
(30 kg)
100 lb
(45 kg)
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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.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
P.O. Box 169, Elverson, PA 19520-9901
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.
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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 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
In the U.S.A, please contact our Customer Service Depar tment 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
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Certification
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. For rear-facing installation, see section 3-C and 9-C Lap Belt Installation. For
forward-facing installation, see section 4-C and 9-C Lap Belt Installation, but do not use top
tether.
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.
Car Seat’s Useful Life
STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture. Look for date of
manufacture label 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.
! 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.
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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.
! 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.
! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.
! The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) recommends 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. After reaching the maximum forward-
facing weight or height, they also recommend that children 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm)
tall or under should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat.
! 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-C 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.
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! DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts.
! 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 hooks 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 seat belt and LATCH strap at the same time when using
the car seat.
! 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.
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2 Features
2-A Car Seat Features
A
C
D
F
H
J
B
E
G
I
K
L
M
N
O
P
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2 Features
A Headrest Height Adjustment Lever
B Headrest
C Head Support
D Shoulder Belt Guide
E Harness Covers
F Chest Clip
G Harness Strap
H Harness Buckle
I Buckle Strap
J Cup Holder
K Body Support
L Harness Adjuster Lever
(Under the Seat Pad)
M On The GoTM Recline Handle
N Rear-Facing Belt Path
O Base
P Harness Adjustment Strap
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2 Features
B
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
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2 Features
Seat Underside
A Cup Holder
B Level Indicator
C Booster Belt Path
D Forward-Facing Belt Lock-Off
E Forward-Facing Belt Path
F Rear-Facing Belt Path
G LATCH Bar
H LATCH Strap
I Recline Foot
J Rear-Facing Belt Lock-Off
K LATCH Adjuster
L LATCH Storage Compartment
M InRightTM LATCH
N LATCH Storage Door
K
L
M
H
N
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2 Features
B
A
B
C
B
D
E
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2 Features
A Tether Strap
B RapidRemoveTM Clips
C Tether Adjuster
D Tether Storage Bar
E Recline Foot
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3-A Rear-Facing Use
Rear-Facing:
5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg)
LATCH Strap
*Do not install by this
method for a child
weighing more than 35 lb
(16 kg)
*Check your state laws and the AAP/NHTSA recommendations.
Vehicle Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt
• Car seat must be 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 sideto-side and front-to-back.
• Check the rear-facing level indicator to make sure the car seat is
level with the ground.
• Harness straps must be at or just below the top of child’s
shoulders and chest clip must be at armpit level.
• Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST be rear-
facing.
• DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving.
Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped
and in a parked position.
• Make sure the recline foot is in the rear-facing position.
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• The AAP and NHTSA recommend that children ride rear-facing
until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing
height or weight rating for their car seat. This car seat can
remain rear-facing up to 40 lb (18 kg).
NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing
in a vehicle seating location that has an
active front air bag.
When reading the level indicator,
Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for
preemies.
- If the bubble is entirely under the blue line, the restraint is level
for infants 0+ months in age.
- If the bubble is not completely under the blue lines, the child
restraint is NOT level. You must adjust your recline position.
Vehicle Lap Only
Seat Belt
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3-B Install Rear-Facing With LATCH Strap
3. Recline the Car Seat
Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the rear-facing belt
path.
4. From the Bottom of the Seat, Open the LATCH
Storage Door and Remove the InRight
Connectors from Storage Location
5. Extend the LATCH Strap
For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum
length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use.
Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco®
Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page
to view the installation video.
Click!
1. Store Top Tether Strap
Store top tether hook as shown.
2. Rotate the Recline Foot
Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat
into the rear-facing position marked with a blue label. The
recline foot is secure when it “clicks” into place.
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3. Recline the Car Seat
Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the rear-facing belt
path.
4. From the Bottom of the Seat, Open the LATCH
Storage Door and Remove the InRightTM LATCH
Connectors from Storage Location
5. Extend the LATCH Strap
For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum
length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap.
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6. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the
8. Connect InRight
Lower LATCH Anchors
LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
9. Tighten the LATCH Strap
Press down firmly on the front of the car seat while tightening
the LATCH strap.
10. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is routed
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.
Vehicle
Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the
car seat touches the vehicle seat back. Center the car seat
between the lower LATCH anchors.
7. Make Sure the Stability Foot Fully Rests on the
Vehicle Seat
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8. Connect InRightTM LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s
Lower LATCH Anchors
LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
Click!
9. Tighten the LATCH Strap
Press down firmly on the front of the car seat while tightening
the LATCH strap.
10. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is routed
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.
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11. Choose One of the Four Recline Positions
The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car
seat.
• DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is
moving. Recline should only be changed when car is fully
stopped and in a parked position.
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2
3
4
12. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Bubble must be
completely in the blue zone. Readjust the incline if
needed.
See section 6-A to secure your child.
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Facing
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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3-C
Click!
Install Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt
Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco®
Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page
to view the installation video.
1. Rotate the Recline Foot
Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat
into the rear-facing position marked with a blue label. The
recline foot is secure when it “clicks” into place.
2. Recline the Car Seat
Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the rear-facing belt
path.
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3. Store Top Tether and LATCH Strap
Store top tether hook as shown. From the bottom of the
seat, open the LATCH storage door and slide the LATCH
connectors into the storage locations. Remove the slack from
both straps.
4. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing
in Back Seat of the Vehicle
Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the
car seat touches the vehicle seat back.
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Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
5. Make Sure the Stability Foot Fully Rests on the
Vehicle Seat
6. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt
Thread vehicle seat belt across the belt path through both
openings (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat
belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
7.
Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt
Press down firmly on the front of the car seat. Pull on the
shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the
retractor.
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8.
Slide the Shoulder Belt into the Rear-Facing Lockoff
While holding tension on the shoulder belt, slide the shoulder
belt ONLY into the rear-facing lockoff. ALWAYS use the lockoff
on the side OPPOSITE of the buckle.
Make sure the shoulder belt is past the notch and fully inside
the lockoff.
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1
2
3
4
9. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is routed
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.
If more tightening is required, remove the shoulder belt from
the lockoff, tighten, and re-insert the shoulder belt into the
lockoff.
10. Choose One of the Four Recline Positions
The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car seat.
• DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving.
Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped
and in a parked position.
11. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Bubble must be
completely in the blue zone. Readjust the incline if
needed.
See section 6-A to secure your child.
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Facing
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
4-A Forward-Facing Use
• DO NOT use the head support or body support while using
the car seat in forward-facing mode.
• Harness straps need to be even with or just above the top
of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level.
* The AAP recommends that 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,
and after reaching the maximum forward-facing weight or
height, that children 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm) tall or under
should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat. This car seat
can remain forward-facing using the built-in harness system
for children up to 65 lb (30 kg) or 49” (125 cm). Do not
install with the LATCH system for a child weighing more than
40 lb (18 kg).
LATCH Strap with Top
Tether Strap
Do not install by this
method for a child
weighing more than
40 lb (18 kg)
*Check your state laws
and the AAP/NHTSA
recommendations.
Forward-Facing:
22-65 lb (10-30 kg) and 49” (125 cm) or less
at least one year old*
• 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.
• Attach and tighten top tether strap. When used properly, the
top tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash.
• 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.
• DO NOT
Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped and
in a parked position.
• Make sure the recline foot is in the forward-facing position.
• When forward-facing, the harness covers MUST be used if
the child weighs less than 25 lb (11 kg).
• DO NOT use the harness covers with a child weighing more
than 40 lb (18 kg).
adjust
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On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving.
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Facing
• DO NOT use the head support or body support while using
the car seat in forward-facing mode.
• Harness straps need to be even with or just above the top
of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level.
* The AAP recommends that 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,
and after reaching the maximum forward-facing weight or
height, that children 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm) tall or under
should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat. This car seat
can remain forward-facing using the built-in harness system
for children up to 65 lb (30 kg) or 49” (125 cm). Do not
install with the LATCH system for a child weighing more than
40 lb (18 kg).
Vehicle Seat Lap/
Shoulder Belt with Top
Tether Strap
Vehicle Seat Lap Belt
with Top Tether Strap
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4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Strap
2. Remove Top Tether Strap from Storage Location
Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
3. Recline the Car Seat
Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing
belt path.
4.
Move the LATCH strap
See section 8-A to move the LATCH connectors to the
forward-facing position.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use.
Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco®
Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page
to view the installation video.
1. Rotate the Recline Foot
Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat
into the forward-facing position marked with an orange label.
The recline foot is secure when it “clicks” into place.
Click!
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2. Remove Top Tether Strap from Storage Location
Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
3. Recline the Car Seat
Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing
belt path.
4.
Move the LATCH strap
See section 8-A to move the LATCH connectors to the
forward-facing position.
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7. Extend the LATCH Strap
For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its
maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling out
on the strap.
8. Connect InRight
Lower LATCH Anchors
LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be
twisted.
5. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the
Vehicle
Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat
should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
6. A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on
the Vehicle Seat
A small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the
area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle
seat. The line on the car seat base marks the maximum
amount of overhang allowed.
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7. Extend the LATCH Strap
For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its
maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling out
on the strap.
8. Connect InRightTM LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s
Lower LATCH Anchors
LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be
twisted.
Click!
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Click!
9. Tighten the LATCH Strap
Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while
tightening the LATCH strap.
10. 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.
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11. Tighten Top Tether Strap
Remove all the slack.
12. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is routed
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-A to secure your child.
13. Choose One of the Four Recline Positions
The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car seat.
• DO NOT
Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped
and in a parked position.
adjust
On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving.
2
3
4
1
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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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4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle
Seat Belt
Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco®
Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page
to view the installation video.
1. Rotate the Recline Foot
Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat
into the forward-facing position marked with an orange label.
The recline foot is secure when it “clicks” into place.
Click!
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5. A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on
the Vehicle Seat
A small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the
area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle
seat. The line on the car seat base marks the maximum
amount of overhang allowed.
6. Recline the Car Seat
Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing
belt path.
2. Store the LATCH Strap
From the bottom of the seat, open the LATCH storage door
and slide the LATCH connectors into the storage locations.
Remove the slack from both straps.
See section 8-B to move and store the InRightTM LATCH
connectors.
3. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage location 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 bottom of the seat
should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
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5. A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on
the Vehicle Seat
A small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the
area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle
seat. The line on the car seat base marks the maximum
amount of overhang allowed.
6. Recline the Car Seat
Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing
belt path.
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Facing
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
7. 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.
8.
Insert the Shoulder Belt into the Forward-Facing
Lockoff
Open tab on shoulder belt lockoff as shown. Insert ONLY the
vehicle shoulder belt into the shoulder belt lock-off. Make sure
to ALWAYS use the lock-off on the side OPPOSITE of the
buckle.
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9.
Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt
The seat can continue to be tightened while the shoulder belt is
in the lockoff. 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.
10. 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.
11. Tighten Top Tether Strap
Remove all the slack.
Click!
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12. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle belt is routed
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-A to secure your child.
13. Choose One of the Four Recline Positions
The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car
seat.
• DO NOT
moving. Recline should only be changed when car is fully
stopped and in a parked position.
adjust
On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is
1
2
3
4
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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-A Booster Use
• A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on the Vehicle Seat. A
small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the area shown
highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle
seat. The line on the car seat base marks the
maximum amount of overhang allowed.
• Vehicle’s seat headrest SHOULD NOT create a
gap between vehicle seat and booster seat.
• If child will not keep vehicle belt properly
positioned, DO NOT use this booster seat. Use a
different car seat.
* The AAP and NHTSA recommend that 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,
and after reaching the maximum forward-facing weight or height, that
children 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm) tall or under should ride in a belt-
positioning booster seat. This car seat can remain forward-facing using
the built-in harness system for children up to 65 lb (30 kg) or 49” (125
cm).
Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
Booster Use:
40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) 43-57 in. (110.1-145 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.
• 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.
• Never use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child.
• Make sure the recline foot is in the forward-facing position.
• The car seat MUST be in the most upright position when being used in
booster mode. DO NOT recline the car seat while in booster mode.
• 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.
Never use a vehicle lap only
seat belt across front of child.
*Check your state laws and the AAP/NHTSA recommendations.
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• A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on the Vehicle Seat. A
small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the area shown
highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle
seat. The line on the car seat base marks the
maximum amount of overhang allowed.
• Vehicle’s seat headrest SHOULD NOT create a
gap between vehicle seat and booster seat.
• If child will not keep vehicle belt properly
positioned, DO NOT use this booster seat. Use a
different car seat.
* The AAP and NHTSA recommend that 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,
and after reaching the maximum forward-facing weight or height, that
children 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm) tall or under should ride in a beltpositioning booster seat. This car seat can remain forward-facing using
the built-in harness system for children up to 65 lb (30 kg) or 49” (125
cm).
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5-B Install Booster
E. Remove the Buckle Strap
Fully recline the car seat. From the
bottom of the car seat, rotate the
metal retainer to the side in order to
push it through slot easier.
F. Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown
Store the harness buckle inside the LATCH storage
compartment.
G. Remove Harness Covers, Head support, Body
Support and Save for Future Use
A
1. Store The Harness System
A. Loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible
B. Raise the headrest to the highest position
B
C and D. Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle
strap
D
C
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E. Remove the Buckle Strap
Fully recline the car seat. From the
bottom of the car seat, rotate the
metal retainer to the side in order to
push it through slot easier.
E
F
F. Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown
Store the harness buckle inside the LATCH storage
compartment.
G. Remove Harness Covers, Head support, Body
Support and Save for Future Use
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H. Unsnap the Upper Seat Pad
J. Store the Harness
Insert chest clip pieces and buckle tongues in storage areas
on each side of seat.
K. Replace the Seat Pad
2. Unhook Top Tether Strap
From Storage location and
Lay it in the Seat
H
Undo the two snaps on the upper seat pad and move the
harness straps behind the seat pad flap. Refasten the two
snaps.
I
I. Lift Up the Lower Seat Pad
Lift the lower seat pad to expose the car seat shell.
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J. Store the Harness
Insert chest clip pieces and buckle tongues in storage areas
on each side of seat.
J
K. Replace the Seat Pad
2. Unhook Top Tether Strap
From Storage location and
Lay it in the Seat
K
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3. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of
the Vehicle
Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat
should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
4. A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on
the Vehicle Seat.
A small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the
area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle
seat. The line on the car seat base marks the maximum
amount of overhang allowed.
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un accidente, un asiento de automóvil sin sujetar puede lastimar a los
pasajeros.
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 InRightTM 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.
tether hook as shown. See section 8-B to move and store the
LATCH connectors.
Store top
InRight
Seat Underside
TM
Always secure car seat with LATCH or a vehicle seat belt, even when
unoccupied. In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers.
Skip to Step 13 if Not Using LATCH
5.
Move the LATCH strap
See section 8-A and 8-B to move the InRightTM LATCH
connectors.
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6. Extend the LATCH Strap
For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its
maximum length by pressing the grey button and pull out on
the strap.
Click!
7. Connect InRightTM LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s
Lower LATCH Anchors
LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be
twisted.
8. Tighten the LATCH Strap
Remove the slack.
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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.
Click!
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11. Test For Tightness
13. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through
Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest
See section 6-B to secure your child.
Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is routed
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-B to secure your child.
12. Adjust the Car Seat to the Most Upright Position
Make sure to align the arrows on the green booster labels.
• The car seat MUST be in the most upright position when
being used in booster mode.
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13. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through
Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest
See section 6-B to secure your child.
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Child
WARNING! In cold weather, 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.
6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness
1. Loosen Harness Straps
(A) Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out
A
B
on the harness straps at the chest clip.
(B) Unbuckle the chest clip and
the buckle strap. (C) Place harness
straps off to the sides.
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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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Rear-Facing
1” (2.5 cm)1” (2.5 cm)
Forward-Facing
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 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.
5. To Raise or Lower Headrest/Harness
Squeeze the adjustment button and lift or lower headrest
for the proper harness height.
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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
Fully recline the car seat, from bottom
of car seat, rotate metal retainer to
side in order to push it through slot
easier.
8. Pull Buckle Strap from Child Restraint as Shown
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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.
Click!
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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
• The harness covers MUST be used if the child weighs less
than 25 lb (11 kg).
• DO NOT use the harness covers with a child weighing more
than 40 lb (18 kg).
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6-B Securing Child Booster
Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder
belt system when restraining the child
in the booster seat.
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.
• The car seat MUST be in the most upright position when
being used in booster mode. DO NOT recline the car seat
while in booster mode.
2. Thread Vehicle’s Shoulder Belt Into Seat Belt
Guide in the Headrest
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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 and lies low across your child’s hips.
4. Raise or Lower Headrest
Press the adjustment button and lift or lower headrest.
Vehicle seat’s shoulder belt should be centered between the
child’s neck and edge of shoulder.
Raise or lower the headrest to change the shoulder belt
location on the child.
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Child
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, Centered
Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders
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Accessories
7-A Accessories (on select models)
Harness Covers
Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with
placement of the chest clip at armpit level.
Position the harness covers so that the rubber surface is
facing toward the child.
To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove.
• When forward-facing the harness covers MUST be used if the
child weighs less than 25 lb (11 kg).
• DO NOT use the harness covers with a child weighing more
than 40 lb (18 kg).
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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Accessories
Head Support
Use only in the rear-facing mode.
To install, thread the head support straps through the headrest
and use the fastening strips to connect the straps together.
To remove, undo the fastening strips and pull the straps out of
the headrest.
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LATCH
8-A Moving the LATCH Strap
1. From the bottom of the seat, Open the LATCH
Storage Door and Remove the InRightTM LATCH
Connectors from Storage Location
2.
Pull the
Move the InRightTM LATCH connectors over to the left side of
the seat towards the grey bar.
InRight
TM
LATCH Connectors Out
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3. Recline the Car Seat
Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing belt
path.
4.
Move the LATCH strap
Slide the LATCH belt and connectors up along the grey bar to
the forward-facing belt path.
5.
Route the LATCH Strap
Route the LATCH strap through the forward-facing belt path.
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LATCH
8-B Storing the LATCH Strap
1. Recline the Car Seat
Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing belt
path.
2.
Pull the
Pull the right InRightTM LATCH connector out of the forwardfacing belt path toward the left side of the seat.
InRight
TM
LATCH Connectors Out
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LATCH
LATCH
To remove the InRight
anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off.
Top Tether Strap
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.
3.
Move the LATCH strap
Slide the LATCH belt and connectors down along the grey bar
to the rear-facing belt path.
4.
Route the LATCH Strap
Route the LATCH strap through the rear-facing belt path.
Make sure the strap is flat and not twisted.
5. Store the LATCH Straps
From the bottom of the seat, open the LATCH storage door
and slide the InRightTM LATCH connectors into the storage
locations. Remove the slack from the strap.
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8-C How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether
LATCH
To remove the InRightTM LATCH connectors from the lower
anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off.
Top Tether Strap
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.
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Information
9-A Choosing Vehicle Seat Location
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for Seating Locations
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
According to accident 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.
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 only vehicle seat belt, which cannot be used when
this car seat is in Booster mode.
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Information
In the event there is no available back seat and / or you have no other option, 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
9-B 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
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lap belt only seat belt
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Information
9-C Vehicle Seat Belts
Review your vehicle’s owner 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
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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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. Can ONLY be
used in harness mode.
Belts Forward of the
Seat Bight
Some vehicles you may not get a
secure fit. Read both your vehicle
and car seat manuals.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation
Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts.
There are three types of retractors: ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor), ALR (Automatic
Locking Retractor) , and Switchable (ELR switch to ALR). To determine your type of
retractor, follow these steps:
1. Slowly pull the belt out about halfway and stop.
2. Let the belt retract back several inches.
3. Try to slowly pull the belt out more. If the belt cannot be pulled any further,
it is ALR. If it can be pulled further, go to the next step.
4. Slowly pull the belt all the way out, and then allow it
to retract several inches.
5. Try to pull the belt all the way out again. If it cannot be pulled out, it is
Switchable. If it can still be pulled out freely, it is ELR.
Note: Most vehicles manufactured after 1996 will have Switchable retractors in the back seat.
If you have any questions about your retractor type, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call
Graco for assistance.
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How to Lock Your Lap and Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt
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 sideto-side and front-to-back. The seat should not move more than 1”
(2.5 cm).
Note: if using the lock-off, you do not need to switch the retractor.
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Locking Latchplate and ELR Retractor
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 1” (2.5 cm).
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 1” (2.5 cm).
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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 1” (2.5 cm).
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1” (2.5 cm)
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.
Call us at 1-800-345-4109 to order a locking clip.
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.
Note: if you use the lock-off, you do not need a locking clip.
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