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NWL0000626785D 12/19

4EVER

™

4-IN-1 CAR SEAT

Do not install or use

this child restraint until

you read, understand and

follow the instructions

in this manual and the

warnings on the car seat.

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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Page 1: ...o not install or use this child restraint until you read understand and follow the instructions in this manual and the warnings on the car seat FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES T...

Page 2: ...Family 1 C Right Mode of Use 1 D Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Aircraft Installation Car Seat s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use 1 E Safet...

Page 3: ...t Harness with UAS Straps 4 C Install Forward Facing with 5 Point Harness with the Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward Facing with Built in Harness Pages 45 57 3 A Rear Facing Use 3 B Install Rear Facing with...

Page 4: ...ness 6 B Securing Child Backed Booster 6 C Securing Child Backless Booster 6 Securing Child Pages 74 90 7 Moving the UAS Strap Pages 91 94 5 A Booster Use 5 B Install Backed Booster 5 C Install Backle...

Page 5: ...Vehicle Seat Location 9 C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 9 D Vehicle Seat Belts 10 A Cleaning Seat Pad 10 B Cleaning Buckle Strap 10 C Cleaning Harness and UAS Straps 9 Vehicle Information Pages 96 106...

Page 6: ...27 49 in Booster 18 54 kg 40 120 lb 102 145 cm 40 57 in At least 4 years old R L Cup holders must be installed To attach the cup holders match the right cup holder find the letter on the bottom of th...

Page 7: ...7 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 Click when they are secured in place...

Page 8: ...re 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...

Page 9: ...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 UAS system altho...

Page 10: ...cure 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 manua...

Page 11: ...Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt Review section 3 C 4 C and 9 of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual before installing UAS System UAS consists of lower anchors which are built in to yo...

Page 12: ...12 Vehicle Seat Belt Only use the Lap Shoulder seat belt configuration Review section 5 B 5 C of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual When Installing As a Booster...

Page 13: ...iew section 6 Harness Height Forward Facing B Harness straps at or just above the child s shoulders and top of child s ears below top of headrest C Review section 6 Buckle Position D The correct slot...

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: ...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 sec...

Page 16: ...en stop or crash Review section 4 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2 5 cm 1 in at the Belt Path B Review section 4 Harness Straps at or Just Above Child s Shoulders C Review section 6 Chest Clip Even...

Page 17: ...ath 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 Never Use Lap Belt...

Page 18: ...kg 4 lb 10 kg 22 lb 14 kg 30 lb 18 kg 40 lb 30 kg 65 lb 54 kg 120 lb Rear Facing with 5 Point Harness 1 8 10 kg 4 22 lb less than 1 year old and cannot walk unassisted MUST be rear facing 10 18 kg 22...

Page 19: ...ed 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 Newell Brands Canada ULC 20 Hereford...

Page 20: ...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 If You Need Help Please contact our Customer Service Departm...

Page 21: ...er belts Contact the airline for their specific polices This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 213 1 and 213 2 for use in moto...

Page 22: ...r seat mat towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before putting child in car seat No in ris CA Vehicle...

Page 23: ...AINT 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 chil...

Page 24: ...seat belt fits properly typically when they reach 145 cm 4 feet 9 inches tall and are between ages 8 12 Be sure to check your Provincial Territorial Laws as well as AAP and Transport Canada recommenda...

Page 25: ...at If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat UAS connectors must be stored Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle Neve...

Page 26: ...2 Features 26 2 A Car Seat Features A C D H I N G K M B E F L J...

Page 27: ...er B Headrest C Booster Shoulder Belt Guide D Infant Head Support E Infant Body Support F Harness Covers G Harness Straps H Chest Clip I Buckle J Harness Release Lever under flap K Harness Adjustment...

Page 28: ...2 Features 28 A D H E F G B C...

Page 29: ...tures 29 A Level Indicator B Top Tether Strap C UAS Strap D Forward Facing Belt Path E Booster Lap Belt Path F Recline Position Indicator G Rear Facing Belt Path H Rear Facing UAS Strap Storage under...

Page 30: ...2 Features 30 A B C A B...

Page 31: ...2 Features 31 A Top Tether Strap Storage B Forward Facing UAS Strap Storage C Instruction Manual Storage...

Page 32: ...back seat Make sure UAS 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 r...

Page 33: ...NEVER place this child restraint rear facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag Children are safer riding rear facing and should ride rear facing as long as possible until...

Page 34: ...plastic bar on either side of the car seat 2 Remove UAS Strap from Storage Location Push in on the red buttons on the UAS connectors and remove from storage position 3 B Install Rear Facing with UAS...

Page 35: ...Facing 35 3 Make Sure UAS Strap is in the Rear Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not See section 7 to move UAS strap 4 Recline the Car Seat Place the car seat in 1st 2nd or 3rd recline pos...

Page 36: ...ossible on the vehicle seat 6 Extend the UAS Strap For easier installation extend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap 7 Check the Level Indicator V...

Page 37: ...s Lower UAS Anchors UAS strap should lie flat and not be twisted 9 Tighten the UAS Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the UAS strap You may need to tighten through...

Page 38: ...front to back If the seat moves less than 2 5 cm 1 in it is tight enough 11 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Check the level indicator on the car seat The bubble must be compl...

Page 39: ...5 cm 1 in 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 Rev...

Page 40: ...Install Rear Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 1 Store Top Tether and UAS Straps Attach tether hook and UAS connectors to the plastic bars as shown 2 Recline the Car Seat Place the car seat in 1st 2nd or...

Page 41: ...ehicle seat The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 4 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Check the level indicator on the car seat The bubble must be complet...

Page 42: ...route the vehicle seat belt by lifting seat pad up to expose the belt path Make sure vehicle seat belt is in front of the buckle strap 6 Lock Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today slowly pull the s...

Page 43: ...s 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 2 5 cm 1 in it is tight enough 9 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST b...

Page 44: ...5 cm 1 in 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 Rev...

Page 45: ...strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward facing belt path marked with a orange label Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle Car seat should not move at the forward facing belt p...

Page 46: ...d ride forward facing using the built in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat At that point children should ride in a...

Page 47: ...facing 2 Remove UAS Strap from Storage Location Push in on the red buttons on the UAS connectors and remove from storage position 3 Make Sure UAS Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with...

Page 48: ...4 Forward Facing 48 6 7 8 4 Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat 5 Adjust the Car Seat Place the car seat in the 4th 5th or 6th recline position...

Page 49: ...ar seat between the lower UAS anchors The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 7 Extend the UAS Strap For easier installation extend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing...

Page 50: ...tightening the UAS strap You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown 10 Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach Cons...

Page 51: ...2 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the UAS strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves less than 2 5 cm 1 in it is tight enough See section 6 A...

Page 52: ...Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2 5 cm 1 in 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...

Page 53: ...oint Harness with Vehicle Seat Belt 1 Remove the infant head support and body support when forward facing 2 Store UAS Straps Attach UAS connectors to the plastic bars as shown 3 Adjust the Car Seat Pl...

Page 54: ...ward facing in vehicle seat The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 6 Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward facing belt path marked with a orange...

Page 55: ...and then let it go back in You will hear a clicking sound Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked If not review your car s owner manual and section 9 D 8 Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Pre...

Page 56: ...location 10 Tighten the Top Tether Strap Push the car seat back while tightening the top tether strap to remove all the slack 11 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat be...

Page 57: ...Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2 5 cm 1 in 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...

Page 58: ...s adjusted snugly and lays low on the child s hip and is routed behind the armrest in the booster s belt path marked with green label Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child and MUST NOT be twisted...

Page 59: ...Use the integrated harness system or 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 maximum forward facing we...

Page 60: ...t and body support when forward facing 2 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...

Page 61: ...61 5 Booster E Unsnap Pad and Expose Seat Back Undo the 2 snaps in the headrest pad F Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way G Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad Undo the 2 lower snaps G F E...

Page 62: ...62 5 Booster J J I H H Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell I Open the Harness Storage Door J Place Harness Chest Clip Buckle Tongues Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door...

Page 63: ...63 5 Booster K Store Buckle as Shown L Replace Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child L K...

Page 64: ...the car seat in the 6th recline position 4 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 si...

Page 65: ...nnectors DO NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles If the UAS interferes with the vehicle seat belts or if the chosen seating position does not have UAS you MUST store the UAS strap Stor...

Page 66: ...66 5 Booster 6 Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Location and Lay it in the Seat 7 Attach UAS Connector to Vehicle s Lower UAS Anchors UAS strap should not be twisted Click...

Page 67: ...UAS Strap Remove all the slack 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 S...

Page 68: ...68 5 Booster 11 Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6 B to secure your child...

Page 69: ...ng 2 Remove the Seat Back by First Loosening the Harness Straps Press down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle...

Page 70: ...Booster 4 Make Sure UAS Straps are in the Forward Facing Belt Path and in the Stored Position See section 7 to change positions 5 Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad Unsnap seat pad and expose the bottom of seat...

Page 71: ...st Lock Up With the car seat in the 6th recline position lift the red backrest locks up and slide together 7 Remove Seat Back from Seat Base Push the seat back up and lift out of base To replace the s...

Page 72: ...8 Relock the Red Backrest Locks Make sure they are both flat and locked into place 9 Store Splitter Plate Pull the harness adjustment strap all the way out and then store the splitter plate 10 Store...

Page 73: ...lastic straps onto base as shown 12 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 as fl...

Page 74: ...clip and the buckle C Place harness straps off to the sides 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 preve...

Page 75: ...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 bu...

Page 76: ...ess adjustment handle Forward Facing with Built in Harness Harness straps must be at or just above the child s shoulders and top of child s ears must be below top of headrest Remove the head support a...

Page 77: ...is closest to your child without being underneath your child 7 To Adjust Buckle Strap Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell 8 Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It...

Page 78: ...to Make Sure it is Secured Rear Facing Make sure the UAS strap or vehicle belt is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position A and in behind when in the outer most posi...

Page 79: ...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...

Page 80: ...u 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...

Page 81: ...6 Securing Child 81 he he er e o 14 Raise the Chest Clip to Child s Armpit Level 15 Check Tightness Again Tighten More if Needed...

Page 82: ...r back flat against the back of the booster seat 3 Thread Vehicle s Shoulder Belt Into Seat Belt Guide in the Headrest 6 B Securing Child Backed Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt syst...

Page 83: ...e vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child s shoulders between the...

Page 84: ...6 Securing Child 84 Is Everything Correct Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders...

Page 85: ...ooster seat with his her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat 2 Ears Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest 6 C Securing Child Backless Booster Use only the vehicle lap a...

Page 86: ...lt goes behind the armrests Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child s shoulders between the neck and edge of...

Page 87: ...6 Securing Child 87 Is Everything Correct Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders...

Page 88: ...at Shoulder Belt Lays in the Red Zone As Shown If the vehicle s seat shoulder belt lays outside this zone you MUST use the belt positioning clip 2 Attach Belt Positioning Clip Insert the loop end of t...

Page 89: ...6 Securing Child 89 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 90: ...ld s back flat against the back of the vehicle seat buckle child in Then slide the clip onto the vehicle s seat shoulder belt as shown 8 Adjust the Belt Positioning Clip to Fit Your Child Lengthen or...

Page 91: ...Moving UAS 91 7 A Moving the UAS Strap 1 For Ease of Moving the UAS Strap A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the chest clip D Unbuckle the buckle C B A...

Page 92: ...ctors Out of the Belt Path Openings into the Center of the Car Seat 4 Slide Entire UAS Strap Along Bar to the Desired Belt Path Openings Rear Facing Slide UAS strap along bar to the front of the seat...

Page 93: ...Seat Rear Facing Make sure the UAS strap or vehicle belt is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position A and in behind when in the outer most position B and that it is...

Page 94: ...7 Moving UAS 94 6 Replace Seat Pad 7 Move the Headrest to Its Proper Position for Your Child...

Page 95: ...ips and remove Body Support and Head 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 behi...

Page 96: ...er anchors push in on the red buttons and pull them off Top Tether To remove lift up on the tether lock to release the tension Press in on the hook s spring Push tether hook in then lift up and pull a...

Page 97: ...available back seat and or you have no other option than to place a child other than an infant in a rear facing car seat in a front passenger seating position experts recommend that you take the follo...

Page 98: ...e 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 wit...

Page 99: ...cked mode for use with car seats With some vehicle seat belts this is done with the latchplate with other vehicle seat belts this is done with the retractor Retractor A device that winds up the unused...

Page 100: ...ollowing types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door Belts Forward of the Seat Bight Lap Should...

Page 101: ...owly 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 sever...

Page 102: ...e 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 sli...

Page 103: ...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...

Page 104: ...d 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 bac...

Page 105: ...s 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 t...

Page 106: ...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 107: ...for cleaning To remove unsnap headrest pad from plastic shell Undo the 2 elastic straps from the back of headrest and remove the pad Slide the elastic retaining loops out of the belts guides Refer to...

Page 108: ...with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed cover may be removed for cleaning To remove unsnap base pad from side pad Undo the elastic straps in the rear facing belt path Undo the 2 e...

Page 109: ...rmrest Pull the seat pad up over the bottom of the cup holder Pull the seat pad from the arm rest and over the cup holder Repeat of other side Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions Rever...

Page 110: ...agitate the buckle Press the red button 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 dr...

Page 111: ...h DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or UAS STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps If harness straps or UAS belt are frayed or heavily soiled contact Customer Service at www gracobaby ca or 1 80...

Page 112: ...nual in the slot with the instruction book icon as shown Replacement Parts To purchase parts or accessories in Canada please contact us at the following www gracobaby ca gracoconsumercareca newellco c...

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