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SNUGRIDE

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 SNUGLOCK

™ 

35 ELITE

INFANT CAR SEAT

featuring

SNUGRIDE

®

 SNUGLOCK

™ 

35 ELITE

FAILURE TO PROPERLY 

USE THIS  

CHILD RESTRAINT 

INCREASES THE  

RISK OF SERIOUS 

INJURY OR DEATH IN  

A SUDDEN STOP OR 

CRASH.

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS 

FOR FUTURE USE.

Do not install or use this 

child restraint until you 

read and understand 

the instructions in this 

manual.

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PD349483C  8/16

Summary of Contents for 35 ELITE

Page 1: ...ROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and...

Page 2: ...icle Seat Belt 3 D Install Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt Important Pages 4 13 Features Pages 14 23 Rear Facing Use Pages 24 45 2 A Car Seat Features 2 B Remove Car Seat from Base 2 C Attach Car...

Page 3: ...ild Securing Child Pages 46 55 Carrier Use Pages 56 57 Vehicle Information Pages 58 70 6 A Additional LATCH Information 6 B How to Remove LATCH 6 C Storing The LATCH Strap 6 D Unsafe Vehicle Seats 6 E...

Page 4: ...the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system Both are equally safe to use DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME This infant car seat carrier can be installed in your vehicle using only the vehicle seat belt...

Page 5: ...seat belts that can be used Lap Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt Review section 3 B of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual Review section 3 C of this manual AND your vehicle owner s ma...

Page 6: ...car seat to fit your child You Need To Adjust Harness Height Harness straps at or just below the child s shoulders Review section 4 A Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to yo...

Page 7: ...5 cm At The Belt Path Review section 3 Car Seat Level to Ground Review sections 2 F and 3 Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Review section 2 C Cannot Pinch Harness Harness straps at or just below...

Page 8: ...ice 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 8...

Page 9: ...e 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 c...

Page 10: ...rline for their specific polices Certification STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture Look for date of manufacture label on back of the car seat Graco Childre...

Page 11: ...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 A...

Page 12: ...ith children weighing between 4 35 lb 1 8 16 kg Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt orLATCH that is properly routed as shown in this ma...

Page 13: ...nectors 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 c...

Page 14: ...le B Canopy C Head Support D Handle Adjustment Button E Body Pillow Select models F Harness Covers C G Rear Facing Belt Path When Used Without Base H Harness Release Button I Harness Adjustment Strap...

Page 15: ...y Window Select models M Canopy Zipper Select Models N Car Seat Shell O Level Indicator P Base Release Lever Q Instruction Manual Storage R Harness Strap S Chest Clip T Buckle Tongues U Buckle V Buckl...

Page 16: ...2 Features 16 A B C A Base Release Lever B Headrest Adjustment Lever C Harness Straps D Buckle Metal Clip D...

Page 17: ...I E SnugLock Lock Off Release Lever F Belt Guides G SnugLock Lock Off H SnugLock Arm I Level Indicator J Instruction Manual Storage K SafetyCoreTM Energy Absorption L Base Recline Lever M Base Recline...

Page 18: ...se Push down on the front of the car seat You will hear a click when it is locked Pull up on the front corners of the seat to make sure it is locked 2 B Remove Car Seat from Base To Remove Car Seat fr...

Page 19: ...s 4 Positions Rotate handle to any of the 4 locked positions Push and pull the handle to make sure handle is in a locked position Carry handle MUST be upright in position A when carrying Handle can be...

Page 20: ...act the foot Check the level indicator for appropriate install See below If the level indicator bubble is still not completely under the blue lines for your infant s age when the foot is completely ex...

Page 21: ...emies If the bubble is entirely under the light blue line the restraint is level for infants 0 months in age If the bubble is entirely under the dark blue line the restraint is level for a child 3 mon...

Page 22: ...tion 6 for additional information Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed Be sure to check your vehicle owner s manual for all available seating positions 2 G...

Page 23: ...s owner manual for exact location and use Review section 6 for additional information Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Typical seat in a passenger vehicle Other vehicle types may have different LATCH locat...

Page 24: ...ar facing belt path marked with a blue label Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle Car seat should not move at the belt path more than 1 2 5 cm from side to side and front to back Make sure to...

Page 25: ...s may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat Use the corrected age for preemies Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend th...

Page 26: ...lace Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back Center the base between the lower LATCH anchors If...

Page 27: ...cing 27 2 Remove LATCH Hooks from Storage Location Pull the SnugLockTM release lever and raise the lock off to expose the LATCH storage door Swing open the LATCH storage door and pull out the LATCH co...

Page 28: ...CH strap across the base Make sure the LATCH strap goes through the notch on top and the strap lays on top of the LATCH storage door 3 Extend the LATCH Strap Extend the LATCH strap to its maximum leng...

Page 29: ...ST be level with the ground To recline review section 2 F 5 Connect LATCH Hooks to Vehicle s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted 3 months meses 0 months m...

Page 30: ...trap Close the lock off until you hear a Click 7 Remove Slack Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the free end of the LATCH strap to remove all of the slack Do not pull on the st...

Page 31: ...from side to side and front to back If the base moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough 10 Attach Car Seat to Base Place car seat into the base Push down on the front of the car seat and handle un...

Page 32: ...r Facing 32 11 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint See section 4 C to secure your child 3 months meses 0 months...

Page 33: ...rrect Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits Base Does Not Move More Than 1 2 5 cm At The Belt Path With vehicle on level ground check the level indica...

Page 34: ...re the LATCH strap see section 6 C 2 Open The SnugLockTM Arm Pull the SnugLockTM release lever to open the lock off 1 Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat Pus...

Page 35: ...3 Rear Facing 35 3 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground To recline review section 2 F 3 months meses 0 months meses...

Page 36: ...the vehicle seat belt through the rear facing belt path marked with a blue label and buckle it The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted 5 Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press dow...

Page 37: ...oulder Belt Thread the shoulder portion of the vehicle seat belt through the rear facing belt path marked with a blue label and under the red belt guides The seat belt should lay as flat as possible a...

Page 38: ...t and handle until you hear a click Test to make sure the car seat is attached by pulling up on the front corners of car seat 8 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base where the seat belt is and...

Page 39: ...r Facing 39 10 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint See section 4 C to secure your child 3 months meses 0 months...

Page 40: ...rrect Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits Base Does Not Move More Than 1 2 5 cm At The Belt Path With vehicle on level ground check the level indica...

Page 41: ...on the vehicle seat Push it back until the front of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back Check the rear facing level line The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the groun...

Page 42: ...be twisted If your shoulder belt is long enough you may route the shoulder belt behind the seat as shown 3 Lock the Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way...

Page 43: ...h and push down Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor 5 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the car seat where the seat belt is and push and pull the car...

Page 44: ...de of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground If needed rolled towels may be placed under the c...

Page 45: ...3 Rear Facing 45 Is Everything Correct Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1 2 5 cm At The Belt Path Car Seat Level to Ground...

Page 46: ...A Adjust Harness to Fit Child 1 Loosen Harness Straps Push the harness release button while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip 2 Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release...

Page 47: ...red button and pull buckle tongues out Place harness straps off to the sides WARNING Do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat Bulky clothing can prevent t...

Page 48: ...Harness Height Harness Straps MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW the Child s Shoulders 7 Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1 2 5 cm BELOW the Top of the Car Seat To Change Harness Height Remove child from child res...

Page 49: ...k of the car seat squeeze the red head support adjustment buttons as shown Move the head support up or down to the proper harness height position For smaller babies shorten head support by placing the...

Page 50: ...at is closest to your child without being underneath them 4 B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child 2 To Change Buckle Position Remove child from the seat From the bottom of car seat insert the buckle s metal cl...

Page 51: ...ng out 4 Pull Up On Buckle To Check It Is Secured Make sure buckle s metal clip is completely through pad and shell To Shorten Buckle for Low Birth Weight Infants Minimum weight is 4 lb 1 8 kg When cr...

Page 52: ...ness Straps Over Child s Shoulders 2 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 3 Buckle the Chest Clip Y...

Page 53: ...5 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...

Page 54: ...4 Securing Child 54 6 Raise the Chest Clip to Child s Armpit Level 7 Check Tightness Tighten more if needed...

Page 55: ...ush the harness release button while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip 2 Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart 3 Unbuckle Your Child Press in o...

Page 56: ...eds sofas or other soft surfaces STRANGULATION HAZARD Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle FALL H...

Page 57: ...GRACO CLICK CONNECT LOGO Refer to the stroller owner s manual for details on how to attach the infant carrier to your stroller If you do not have an owner s manual please visit our website at www gra...

Page 58: ...to securely attach your car 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 s...

Page 59: ...cle Information 59 6 B How to Remove LATCH 1 Push Gray Button In While Pulling on LATCH Strap to Loosen 2 Press and Hold LATCH Release Button 3 Pull Away From Anchor Point See section 6 C to store the...

Page 60: ...6 Vehicle Information 60 1 Open the SnugLockTM Arm Pull the SnugLockTM release lever and raise the lock off to expose the LATCH storage door 6 C Storing The LATCH Strap...

Page 61: ...the LATCH connectors into the storage slots Tuck the LATCH straps into the storage compartment and close the storage door Make sure the LATCH connectors are stored facing the correct direction 2 Clos...

Page 62: ...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...

Page 63: ...hicle or in the vehicle seat back Latch Plate The male end of the seat belt with the silver tongue Seat Crease The crease where the vehicle seat back and seat bottom meet Identify Your Seat Belt Type...

Page 64: ...Information 64 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 S...

Page 65: ...t is ALR ready to install your car seat 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 You may hear some clicking so...

Page 66: ...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...

Page 67: ...alling 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...

Page 68: ...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...

Page 69: ...lip 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 Unbuckl...

Page 70: ...at the lap belt gets tight around the car seat Sewn On Latch Plate and ALR Retractor Slowly pull the lap belt all the way out Route the vehicle seat lap belt through the proper belt path and buckle it...

Page 71: ...revent ejection in sudden stop or crash Always make sure shoulder straps are properly positioned on shoulders Never allow body pillow to bunch or fold behind child Body pillow can be used for infant 1...

Page 72: ...7 Accessories 72 If your model does not include a body pillow you can use a rolled towel as shown...

Page 73: ...the sides of the canopy from the seat pad Push the release button on the canopy arm while pulling on the canopy to remove Repeat on the other side 2 Head Support Pad Unfasten snaps on both sides of he...

Page 74: ...ing 74 4 Pull Out the 4 Plastic Flaps from Sides of Seat On Safety Surround models only Undo fastening strips on back of head support pad and remove foam pads 3 Seat Pad Snaps Unfasten the 4 snaps on...

Page 75: ...Pull Pad Off Shell Machine wash pad and canopy in cold water with gentle soap on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell Make sure harness str...

Page 76: ...uckle s metal clip up through shell and pad From the front pull buckle out of the pad and shell To clean place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle Press the red button several times w...

Page 77: ...me to remove any objects or debris that could prevent latching Shake out excess water and allow to air dry Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a click Re insert the buckle into the same slot...

Page 78: ...78 NOTES...

Page 79: ...79 NOTES...

Page 80: ...ual in the slot on the rear of the base where the instruction book icon is shown To purchase parts or accessories in the United States please contact us at the following www gracobaby com or 1 800 345...

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