Graco Contender Slim, Instruction Manual

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! 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 children should 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. Be sure to check your local and state laws, as well AAP and
NHTSA recommendations, for car seat usage.*
! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.
! Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or lower anchor attachment
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 8-D and your vehicle owner’s manual.
* Graco supports the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration’s Car Seat Guidelines. Visit www.gracobaby.com/en-US/safety for
information on car seat usage recommendations.