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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.

Summary of Contents for 4EVER DLX SNUGLOCK

Page 1: ...l 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 www gracobaby com 4EVER D...

Page 2: ...o 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...

Page 3: ...acing with LATCH 4 C Install Forward Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward Facing Pages 57 76 3 A Rear Facing Use 3 B Install Rear Facing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3 C Install Rear Facing wit...

Page 4: ...ring Child Pages 77 84 7 Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment Pages 114 119 6 A Booster Use 6 B Install Highback Booster 6 C Install Backless Booster 6 D Securing Child Highback Booster 6 E Securing Chi...

Page 5: ...C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 9 D Vehicle Seat Belts 9 E Aircraft Installation 10 A Cleaning Rapid Remove Seat Pad 10 B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 10 C Cleaning Harness Lower Anchor Attachment and Tethe...

Page 6: ...right side of the seat and the left L to the left Infants who weigh less than 22 lb 10 kg MUST be rear facing Review section 1 C for more information Note Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at...

Page 7: ...ign the tab behind the cup holder with the slot in the seat Align the tab on the bottom of the cup holder with the hole in the seat Use both hands to push down hard on the cup holder You will hear a C...

Page 8: ...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 can...

Page 9: ...ONLY ONE METHOD 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 or Lower Anchor Attachment The LATCH system o...

Page 10: ...cle s seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle The tether is used IN ADDITION to the lower anchor attachments OR the vehicle s seat belt to secure a forward facing car seat to the vehicle Rev...

Page 11: ...in to your vehicle and lower anchor connectors that are built in your car seat Lower Anchor Attachment can ONLY be used if the vehicle lower anchor spacing is 11 inches 28 cm from the center of one lo...

Page 12: ...AND your vehicle owner s manual When Installing As a Booster When Installing Rear Facing or Forward Facing Vehicle Seat Belt There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used Lap Shoulder Sea...

Page 13: ...2 5 cm below the headrest adjustment lever Review section 5 Harness Height Forward Facing C Harness straps at or just above the child s shoulders Top of child s ears below top of headrest D Review sec...

Page 14: ...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 For B...

Page 15: ...ath 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 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits D Review secti...

Page 16: ...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 5 Chest Clip Even With A...

Page 17: ...se 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...

Page 18: ...antee 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...

Page 19: ...Must be 49 125 cm or less 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 Must be 43 57 1...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...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 con...

Page 22: ...using the lockoff Use only on forward facing aircraft seats Follow the instructions for vehicle installation and section 9 E for routing the aircraft lap belt over the lockoff For rear facing installa...

Page 23: ...ery 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 h...

Page 24: ...triking 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 h...

Page 25: ...ght for their car seat At that point children should ride in a belt positioning booster seat A booster is no longer needed once the vehicle seat belt fits properly typically when they reach 4 feet 9 i...

Page 26: ...and your vehicle owner s manual Always secure car seat with Lower Anchor Attachment or a vehicle seat belt even when unoccupied In a crash an unsecured car seat can injure passengers If car seat is in...

Page 27: ...e 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...

Page 28: ...2 Features 28 2 A Car Seat Features A D C I J O G L N B E F M K H...

Page 29: ...drest C Infant Head Support D Booster Shoulder Belt Guide E Infant Body Support F Harness Covers G Harness Straps H Buckle Strap I Chest Clip J Buckle K Harness Adjustment Lever under seat pad L Harne...

Page 30: ...2 Features 30 A I F H E B G C D...

Page 31: ...ether Strap C Forward Facing Belt Path D Buckle Tongue Fuss Free Harness Storage E Rear Facing Belt Path F Booster Lap Belt Path G Lower Anchor Strap H Recline Position Indicator I Rear Facing Lower A...

Page 32: ...2 Features 32 B D G B D C F A E...

Page 33: ...Features 33 A Tether Strap B Tether Storage C Tether Hook D Forward Facing Lower Anchor Connector Storage E Lower Anchor Adjuster F Splitter Plate G Instruction Manual Storage H Belt Positioning Clip...

Page 34: ...2 Features 34 B A D D G H E C F With Seat Pads Removed...

Page 35: ...artment B Forward Facing SnugLock Lock Off Release Button C Forward Facing SnugLock Lock Off D Backrest Locks E Lower Anchor Strap F Rear Facing SnugLock Lock Off G Rear Facing SnugLock Lock Off Relea...

Page 36: ...an 22 lb 10 kg MUST be rear facing Place car seat rear facing in the vehicle back seat Make sure lower anchor strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear facing belt path marked with a blue...

Page 37: ...with child in seat Children are safer riding rear facing and should ride rear facing as long as possible until they reach the maximum rear facing height or weight rating for their car seat Then child...

Page 38: ...hor Connectors from Storage Location Push in on the red buttons on the lower anchor connectors and remove from storage position 3 B Install Rear Facing with Lower Anchor Attachment Review your vehicle...

Page 39: ...Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not See section 7 to move lower anchor attachment 4 Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place...

Page 40: ...seat Note Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 6 Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and...

Page 41: ...with Lower Anchor Attachment 41 A B D C Using With the Belt Lock Off 8 Expose the Belt Lock Off A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the buckle D Unbuckl...

Page 42: ...3 B Rear Facing with Lower Anchor Attachment 42 E Lift Bottom Seat Pad Up To Expose the Plastic Shell E 9 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Lift the lever to open the SnugLock lock off...

Page 43: ...hor strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock Off The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted Make sure the lower anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckl...

Page 44: ...Lower Anchors Make sure the arrows are pointing up Lower anchor strap should not be twisted If twisted you will not be able to tighten the strap Lower anchor attachment can only be used if the vehicle...

Page 45: ...ake sure the Lower Anchor strap is under the SnugLock Lock Off CLICK Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off 12 Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center...

Page 46: ...seat moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough 15 Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child 16 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Check...

Page 47: ...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 5 Chest Clip Even Wi...

Page 48: ...ach tether hook and lower anchor connectors to the plastic bars as shown 1 Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label To move the lower anchor attachm...

Page 49: ...f the Vehicle Place rear facing in vehicle seat The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat Note Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 5 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle M...

Page 50: ...Facing with Seat Belt 50 A Using With the Belt Lock Off 6 Expose the Belt Lock Off A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the buckle D Unbuckle the chest c...

Page 51: ...3 C Rear Facing with Seat Belt 51 E Lift Bottom Seat Pad Up To Expose the Plastic Shell 7 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Lift the lever to open the SnugLock lock off E...

Page 52: ...blue label through the SnugLock Lock Off and out the other side Buckle the seat belt The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted Make sure the vehicle seat belt is in front of the...

Page 53: ...tor Do not pull on the strap with excessive force CLICK 10 Close the SnugLock Lock Off When the slack is removed close the SnugLock Lock Off until you hear a Click Make sure the vehicle seat belt is u...

Page 54: ...s 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 12 Replace the Seat Pad Move t...

Page 55: ...e 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 5 A to secure your child R...

Page 56: ...re 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 5 Chest Clip Even With Armp...

Page 57: ...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 c...

Page 58: ...maximum rear facing height or weight rating for their car seat Then children should ride forward facing using the built in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward f...

Page 59: ...torage position 2 Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label To move the lower anchor attachment review section 7 Review your vehicle s owner manual for L...

Page 60: ...hook tether and lay it in the seat 4 Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in 4th 5th or 6th recline position For children 40 lb or less 18 kg MUST use recline positi...

Page 61: ...t and center the car seat between the lower anchors The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat Note Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 6 Extend the Lower Anchor Strap F...

Page 62: ...rd Facing with LATCH 62 A Using With the Belt Lock Off 7 Expose the Belt Lock Off A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the buckle D Unbuckle the chest cl...

Page 63: ...4 B Forward Facing with LATCH 63 E E Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way 8 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Lift the lever to open the SnugLock lock off F Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad...

Page 64: ...s Lower Anchors Make sure the arrows are pointing up Lower anchor strap should not be twisted If twisted you will not be able to tighten the strap 9 Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is Routed Under th...

Page 65: ...from the center of one lower anchor to the center of the other lower anchor 11 Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap Yo...

Page 66: ...icle s owner manual for specific location 14 Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack 12 Close the SnugLock Lock Off When the slack is removed close the SnugLock Lock Off until you hear a Click Make...

Page 67: ...t back to its proper position for your child 15 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves le...

Page 68: ...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 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Ha...

Page 69: ...ctors Attach lower anchor connectors to the plastic bars as shown Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco 4Ever DLX SnugLock car seat product page to view installation videos 1 Make Sure Lower Anchor St...

Page 70: ...d 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 Note Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 3 Unhook Te...

Page 71: ...car seat in 4th 5th or 6th recline position For children 40 lb or less 18 kg MUST use recline position 4 or 5 For children over 40 lb 18 1 kg MUST use recline position 6 Using With the Belt Lock Off 6...

Page 72: ...4 C Forward Facing with Seat Belt 72 C Unbuckle the chest clip D Unbuckle the buckle C D E Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad...

Page 73: ...Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward facing belt path marked with an orange label through the lock off and out the other side Buckle the seat belt The seat belt should lie as...

Page 74: ...Make sure the vehicle seat belt is under the SnugLock Lock Off Note When using the lock off you do not need to switch the retractor The lock off locks the seat belt CLICK Keep hands away from the loc...

Page 75: ...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 5 A t...

Page 76: ...ng 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 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch...

Page 77: ...es A B 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 kee...

Page 78: ...ockets on both sides of the seat 3 Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back 4 Place Harness Straps Over Child s Shoulders and Buckle You will hear a click wh...

Page 79: ...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 Remove t...

Page 80: ...one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child 8 To Adjust Buckle Strap Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell 9 Rotate Metal Retainer and I...

Page 81: ...on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured Rear Facing Make sure the lower anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position A and in behind when in the outer...

Page 82: ...s 5 A 82 12 Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a click when the chest clip is securely buckled 13 Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest cli...

Page 83: ...p 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...

Page 84: ...Securing Child 5 Point Harness 5 A 84 15 Raise the Chest Clip to Child s Armpit Level 16 Check Tightness Again Tighten More if Needed...

Page 85: ...e 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 bel...

Page 86: ...hicle belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use a different car seat When forward facing children should use the built in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the ma...

Page 87: ...back 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 6 B Install Highb...

Page 88: ...6 B Install Highback 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...

Page 89: ...Highback 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 Harness Covers Inside Storage Compartment and...

Page 90: ...90 6 B Install Highback Booster K Store Buckle inside the groove in the car seat shell as shown L Replace Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child L K...

Page 91: ...recline handle and place the car seat in the 6th recline position 3 Place the Booster Seat Forward Facing in the Back Seat of Vehicle Place forward facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap shoulder se...

Page 92: ...ght of the child up to 100 lb 45 kg Verify the following before using LATCH in the booster mode The lower anchor connectors DO NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles If the lower anchor...

Page 93: ...ooster 6 Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Location and Lay it in the Seat 5 Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label Continue to next step if correct Se...

Page 94: ...r Anchor Strap For easier installation extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap 8 Expose the SnugLock Lock Off 9 Open the SnugLock Lock...

Page 95: ...hors Click 10 Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock Off The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted Make sure the arrows are pointing up Lower...

Page 96: ...anchor strap Do not pull on the strap with excessive force 13 Close the SnugLock Lock Off When the slack is removed close the SnugLock Lock Off until you hear a Click Make sure the Lower Anchor strap...

Page 97: ...Install Highback Booster 14 Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 15 Tighten Tether Strap Remove all th...

Page 98: ...the seat where the Lower Anchor strap 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 D to secure your child 17 Replace t...

Page 99: ...99 6 B Install Highback Booster 18 Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6 D to secure your child...

Page 100: ...by First Loosening the Harness Straps Push down on the harness adjustment lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap 2 Remove Harness...

Page 101: ...ckless Booster 3 Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is 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 bo...

Page 102: ...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 rep...

Page 103: ...ss Booster 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...

Page 104: ...the elastic straps onto base as shown 11 Place the Booster Seat Forward Facing in the Back Seat of Vehicle Place forward facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap shoulder seat belt The base should sit...

Page 105: ...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 D Securing Child Highback Booster Use only the v...

Page 106: ...rtion 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...

Page 107: ...ng Child Highback Booster 107 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...

Page 108: ...t 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 E Securing Child Backless Booster Use only the veh...

Page 109: ...tion 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 b...

Page 110: ...ng Child Backless Booster 110 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...

Page 111: ...hicle 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 loo...

Page 112: ...6 E Securing Child Backless Booster 112 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...

Page 113: ...p 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 Le...

Page 114: ...hment 114 7 A Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment 1 For Ease of Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the chest clip D U...

Page 115: ...7 Moving Lower Anchor Attachment 115 2 Lift The Headrest Pad Flap Up Out Of The Way 3 Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad Undo the 2 lower snaps 4 Completely Remove The Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell...

Page 116: ...bar to the front of the seat Forward Facing Slide the lower anchor strap up along bar to the top Rear Rear Facing Facing Rear Facing Forward Forward Facing Facing Forward Facing 5 Pull the Lower Ancho...

Page 117: ...Through the Desired Belt Path Openings on Each Side of Car Seat Rear Facing Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position A and behind...

Page 118: ...7 Moving Lower Anchor Attachment 118 8 Replace the Seat Pad Forward Facing Make sure the lower anchor strap is routed behind the harness strap is flat and is not twisted...

Page 119: ...7 Moving Lower Anchor Attachment 119 9 Move the Headrest to Its Proper Position for Your Child...

Page 120: ...ve undo the fastening strips and remove Body Support Body support must be used if shoulders are below the lowest harness setting Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child 8 A Accessories...

Page 121: ...up until desired height Do not use without the body support To install thread the head support straps through the headrest and use the fastening strips to connect the straps together To remove undo th...

Page 122: ...s from the lower anchors push in on the red buttons and pull them off 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...

Page 123: ...er 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 t...

Page 124: ...afe 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 w...

Page 125: ...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 unus...

Page 126: ...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 Some vehicle...

Page 127: ...lowly 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 seve...

Page 128: ...de 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...

Page 129: ...nstalling 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 sid...

Page 130: ...ound 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...

Page 131: ...45 4109 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 Unb...

Page 132: ...on DO NOT use in Booster Mode Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor When installing the car seat route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in Then pull upwards on the tail of the be...

Page 133: ...fied for use in aircraft when using the harness system and ONLY when not using the SnugLock lock off This child restraint is not certified for aircraft use when used as a booster seat because aircraft...

Page 134: ...ing rear facing move the lower anchor attachment to the forward facing belt path marked with an orange label Forward Facing If installing forward facing move the lower anchor attachment to the rear fa...

Page 135: ...seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted Note It may be easier to route the aircraft seat belt by lifting seat pad up to expose the belt path Rear Facing Make sure the aircraft seat...

Page 136: ...on 136 Forward Facing Make sure the aircraft seat belt is routed behind the harness strap is flat and is not twisted For complete rear facing installation see section 3 C and for forward facing instal...

Page 137: ...washing instructions Headrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed pad may be removed for cleaning To remove unsnap the 2 outer headrest pad snaps Slide the elastic re...

Page 138: ...pad on the headrest Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed cover may be removed for cleaning To remove unsnap seat pad from side pad Undo the seat pad from the fas...

Page 139: ...d pad may be removed for cleaning Pull plastic tabs out of armrests Undo the elastic straps in the rear facing belt path Undo the 2 elastic straps by the recline handle Machine wash pad in cold water...

Page 140: ...water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell Top Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed pad may be removed...

Page 141: ...n several times while in the water DO NOT SUBMERGE THE BUCKLE STRAP DO NOT USE SOAPS HOUSEHOLD DETERGENTS or LUBRICANTS Shake out excess water and allow to air dry Repeat steps as needed until it fast...

Page 142: ...RNESS STRAPS LOWER ANCHOR STRAP or TETHER STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps If harness straps lower anchor strap or tether strap are frayed or heavily soiled contact Customer Service at ww...

Page 143: ...143 Notes...

Page 144: ...ruction manual in the slot with the instruction book icon as shown To purchase parts or accessories in the United States please contact us at the following www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 Replacem...

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