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OWNER'S MANUAL

Model 8481

Even if using this booster seat seems

easy to figure out on your own, it is very

important to read this manual. 
Your child’s safety depends on you

installing and using this booster seat

correctly. 

READ THIS MANUAL!

After

following these instructions, return this

manual to the storage pocket on the back

of the booster seat for quick reference.

© 2001 Graco 420-5-01

Booster Seat

Summary of Contents for 8481

Page 1: ...s very important to read this manual Your child s safety depends on you installing and using this booster seat correctly READ THIS MANUAL After following these instructions return this manual to the s...

Page 2: ...Seat 4 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Booster Seat A Vehicle Belt Systems that are NOT Safe for Use with the Booster Seat B Vehicle Belt Systems that are Suitable for use with the Booster Seat...

Page 3: ...49 or visit our Internet website at www gracobaby com Our knowledgeable staff is ready to answer any questions you may have concerning parts use or maintenance When you call please have the model and...

Page 4: ...en stop or crash Your child s safety depends on you installing and using this booster seat correctly Your child s safety depends on 1 Selecting a suitable location for the booster seat in your vehicle...

Page 5: ...top of seat child is too large for booster seat 2 Important Safety Information No booster seat can guarantee protection from injury However proper use of this booster seat reduces the risk of serious...

Page 6: ...ided by your vehicle manufacturer in addition to the information in this manual SOME VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE ANY suitable location for this booster seat and many vehicles have seat belt systems that must...

Page 7: ...OUR VEHICLE When you are not using the booster seat either remove it or make sure that it is securely belted in the vehicle An unsecured booster seat can be thrown around and may injure occupants in t...

Page 8: ...r seat Example Do not use this child restraint after December 2006 DO NOT MODIFY YOUR BOOSTER SEAT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers Only make adjustments to the booster...

Page 9: ...ether Some vehicles are now or can be equipped with tether anchor points behind some vehicle seats When used properly with the vehicle seat belt a tether helps reduce injury in a sharp turn sudden sto...

Page 10: ...1 To Attach the Seat Cover to the Booster Seat 1 Wrap elastic binding around bottom sides and top of seat as shown 2 Place elastic loops around two pegs on the bottom and two pegs on the top of car s...

Page 11: ...ation We recommend that whenever possible you secure the booster seat in the center position of the seat directly behind the front seats However this position is often only equipped with a lap only be...

Page 12: ...THE VEHICLE SEAT MUST FACE FORWARD DO NOT place booster seat in a rear facing vehicle seat or a side facing vehicle seat DO NOT use this booster seat in any vehicle seat in which the front of the boos...

Page 13: ...24 6549 Many seat belt systems are NOT safe to use with the booster seat even though they can easily be placed around the booster seat Carefully read this section for information on seat belt systems...

Page 14: ...n your child DO NOT use vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way or that move along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed These vehicle belts may affect...

Page 15: ...der belt system that can be used to secure the booster seat Lap shoulder combination belt with a locking latchplate Lap shoulder combination belt with a latch plate that can slide freely along the bel...

Page 16: ...icle owner s manual In a crash the booster seat provides NO protection for your child unless the vehicle lap and shoulder belts are properly secured Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system...

Page 17: ...on hips just touching thighs DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat This could position vehicle lap belt across child s abdomen and vehicle shoulder belt over neck or face If child will not...

Page 18: ...itable Location for the Booster Seat pages 11 15 and equipped with a lap shoulder belt DO NOT place booster seat in a seating position that only provides a lap belt If a front passenger seat is used s...

Page 19: ...e adjacent one Seat belt should not be twisted or turned 5 If vehicle belt lays across child s neck head or face redirect belt by using the shoulder belt positioner Thread vehicle shoulder belt throug...

Page 20: ...over shoulder and snug against child Final Safety Checks 8 Make sure that the booster seat and your child are secured with both a lap and shoulder belt not a lap belt only and vehicle lap belt is NOT...

Page 21: ...Seat in an Airplane This Restraint is not certified for Aircraft use Aircraft seat restraints are not equipped with shoulder straps so it would be impossible to properly secure a child in the booster...

Page 22: ...and drip dry DO NOT BLEACH TO REMOVE THE SEAT COVER FOR CLEANING 1 Remove elastic loops from around two pegs on the bottom and two pegs on the top of car seat 2 Remove elastic binding from bottom side...

Page 23: ...stration postcard attached to the seat cover and mail it today Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address a...

Page 24: ...er on the underside of your booster seat Payment must accompany your order Parts List Price Seat cover 35 00 Prices subject to change without notice IF YOU NEED HELP If you have any questions or need...

Page 25: ...Check or money order enclosed payable to Graco Children s Products Inc Charge to credit card Visa MasterCard Discover Seat cover Subtotal Shipping handling 5 00 Sales tax Total 15 00 outside the cont...

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Page 28: ...Graco Children s Products Inc Elverson PA 19520 1 888 224 6549 Keep this manual in the storage compartment on the back of the booster seat...

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