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NWL0000644864B 10/18

CONTENDER

CHILD RESTRAINT

www.gracobaby.ca

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.

Summary of Contents for CONTENDERTM 65

Page 1: ...y ca 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 INCRE...

Page 2: ...t is UAS Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly 1 B Welcome to the Graco Family 1 C Right Mode of Use 1 D Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Airplane Installat...

Page 3: ...Installing With Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward Facing Use Pages 45 58 3 A Install Rear Facing with UAS Strap 3 B Installing With Vehicle Seat Belt 3 Rear Facing Use Pages 30 44 5 Securing Child In Car S...

Page 4: ...4 7 Moving UAS Pages 69 71 6 Accessories on select models Pages 67 68 8 Additional Information Pages 72 81 8 A How to Remove UAS and Tether 8 B Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 8 C Vehicle Seat Belts...

Page 5: ...5 9 A Cleaning Seat Pad 9 B Cleaning Buckle Strap 9 C Cleaning Harness and UAS Straps 9 Care Cleaning Pages 82 85...

Page 6: ...Your Car Seat What Seating Location Should I Use Review section 2 to see all of the features of this car seat The best seating location for this car seat is one that Is recommended by your vehicle own...

Page 7: ...eat with the vehicle seat belts UAS The UAS allows you 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 v...

Page 8: ...ure 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 manual...

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

Page 10: ...g A Harness straps at or just below the child s shoulders and top of child s head must be at least 2 5 cm 1 in below the handle B Review section 5 Buckle Position C The correct slot is the one that is...

Page 11: ...headrest B Review section 5 Buckle Position C The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them Review section 5 Harness Tightness D If your fingers slide off the...

Page 12: ...at Does Not Move More than 2 5 cm 1 in at the Belt Path A Review section 3 Check level indicator B Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below Child s Shoulders C Review section 5 Chest Clip Even...

Page 13: ...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 5 Chest Clip Even With Ar...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...d CAN be forward facing 16 30 kg 35 65 lb MUST be forward facing Children are safer riding rear facing and should ride rear facing as long as possible until they reach the maximum rear facing height o...

Page 16: ...d 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 Industries Canada Inc PO Box 20...

Page 17: ...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 Please contact our Customer Service Department with any ques...

Page 18: ...e Installation When installing in an airplane install the same way as you would in an automobile with a lap only belt This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft Use only on forward facing a...

Page 19: ...long a car seat unless you know the complete history of the product We also advise against purchasing a car seat second hand Car Seat s Useful Life Protect vehicle seat Use a car seat mat towel or thi...

Page 20: ...INT 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 child...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts If car seat is in a crash it must be replaced DO NOT use it again A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or d...

Page 23: ...seat must be properly leveled Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties Never attach two UAS connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point unless sp...

Page 24: ...24 2 Features 2 A Car Seat Features A B G F H C D E I J K...

Page 25: ...Harness Slots B Body Support C Harness Buckle D Buckle Strap E Harness Release Lever Under Flap F Harness Adjustment Strap G Headrest Harness Adjustment Handle H Harness Straps I Chest Clip J Cup Hol...

Page 26: ...26 2 Features C D E A B A B F...

Page 27: ...27 2 Features A UAS Storage Bar B UAS Strap stored C Level Indicator D Forward Facing Belt Path E Rear Facing Belt Path F Recline Foot...

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

Page 29: ...29 2 Features A Harness Straps B Splitter Plate C Harness Cover Plate D Locking Clip Storage E Tether Storage Bar F Tether Hook G Tether Strap H Instruction Manual Storage...

Page 30: ...ck 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 rear...

Page 31: ...ir 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 t...

Page 32: ...n level ground If the ball is entirely in light blue the restraint is level for infants 0 months in age If the ball is in light blue and dark blue the restraint is level for a child 3 months in age If...

Page 33: ...rap Review your vehicle s owner manual for UAS location and use 1 Recline the Car Seat Flip recline foot toward the front of the car seat for rear facing use 2 Store Top Tether Strap Attach tether hoo...

Page 34: ...34 3 Rear Facing 3 Remove UAS Strap from Storage Location 4 Make Sure UAS Strap is in the Rear Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If it is not see section 7 to move UAS strap...

Page 35: ...maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap 6 Place Car Seat Rear Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lowe...

Page 36: ...ompletely cover the light blue circle If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the ball is completely in the blue zone 8 Attach UAS Hooks to Vehicle s...

Page 37: ...firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the UAS strap 10 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...

Page 38: ...light blue circle If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the ball is completely in the blue zone See section 5 to secure your child Recheck the leve...

Page 39: ...e Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Revi...

Page 40: ...nstalling With Vehicle Seat Belt 1 Store Top Tether and UAS Strap Attach tether hook and UAS hooks to the plastic bars as shown 2 Recline the Car Seat Flip recline foot toward the front of the car sea...

Page 41: ...e MUST be on level ground Ball must be completely in the blue zone Readjust if needed For infants 3 months and under the ball must completely cover the light blue circle If needed rolled towels may be...

Page 42: ...uld lie as flat as possible and not be twisted 6 Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it go back in You will hear a clicking...

Page 43: ...must be completely in the blue zone Readjust if needed For infants 3 months and under the ball must completely cover the light blue circle If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at...

Page 44: ...e Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Revi...

Page 45: ...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 path more than 2 5...

Page 46: ...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 th...

Page 47: ...UAS Strap Review your vehicle s owner manual for UAS location and use 1 Make Sure UAS Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label If it is not see section 7 to move UAS strap 2 F...

Page 48: ...onnectors and Top Tether Strap from Storage Locations Unhook tether and lay it in the seat 4 Extend the UAS Strap For easier installation extend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the gre...

Page 49: ...e Car Seat Forward Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward facing in vehicle seat The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 6 Attach UAS Hook to Vehicle s Lowe...

Page 50: ...ghtening the UAS strap 8 Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 9 Tighte...

Page 51: ...tness 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 5 to secure your ch...

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 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness...

Page 53: ...rd Facing 4 B Installing With Vehicle Seat Belt 1 Store UAS Strap Attach UAS hooks to the plastic bars as shown 2 Adjust child restraint to Upright position Flip recline foot toward the rear of the ca...

Page 54: ...p Tether Strap From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat 4 Place Car Seat Forward Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward facing in vehicle seat The bottom of the seat should sit as flat a...

Page 55: ...it The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted 6 Lock the Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it go back in You will...

Page 56: ...ighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor 8 Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual...

Page 57: ...acing 10 Test 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 2 5 cm 1 in it is tight enough S...

Page 58: ...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 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness...

Page 59: ...ess straps from being tightened properly To keep child warm buckle your child in the car seat and place a blanket around the child or place the child s coat on backwards after buckling in 1 Loosen Har...

Page 60: ...eat 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 buck...

Page 61: ...s shoulders Top of head MUST be at least 2 5 cm 1 in below the handle Forward Facing Harness straps should be at or just above the child s shoulders Top of child s ears below top of car seat To Raise...

Page 62: ...sition always pull flap forward as shown 5 Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them For adjusting buckle position only recline...

Page 63: ...63 5 Securing Child From bottom of car seat rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier Pull buckle strap from the front of the child restraint as shown...

Page 64: ...64 5 Securing Child Insert buckle strap into desired slot Pull up on buckle strap to be sure it is secure When changing buckle strap location UAS belt must pass between the belt lines as shown...

Page 65: ...6 Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a click when the chest clip is securely buckled 7 Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down Do...

Page 66: ...elatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position When you are not able to pinch any of the harness webbing at your chi...

Page 67: ...ct models Cup Holder Cup holder can be on either side To attach pull back the seat pad to expose the attachment guide Slide the cup holder down the guide until it locks into place To remove place both...

Page 68: ...6 Accessories 68 Body 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 behind child...

Page 69: ...UAS Strap 1 For Ease of Moving the UAS Strap A Unclip The Seat Pad From The Front Of The Child Restraint B Pull the UAS strap out of the belt path opening so that the UAS hooks end up on the same sid...

Page 70: ...Facing Slide UAS strap down to the blue label Forward Facing slide the UAS strap up to the orange label 3 Feed the UAS Connector with the Adjuster Closest to it Through the Chosen Belt Path Rear Facin...

Page 71: ...Moving UAS 4 Replace the seat pad fabric on the front of the child restraint Pull the harness adjustment strap through pad Replace the seat pad Forward Facing Make sure the strap is flat and not twis...

Page 72: ...tton and pull out on the strap to release the tension Press in on the hook s spring Push tether hook in then lift up and pull away from tether anchor UAS Push gray button in while pulling on UAS strap...

Page 73: ...the following steps Ensure the child is properly restrained according to their age and size Move the seat as far back as possible Make sure the child is not leaning out of position such as leaning for...

Page 74: ...vehicle seat belts this is done with the retractor 8 C Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle owner s manual for vehicle seat belt use Vehicle Seat Belt Terms Retractor A device that winds up the unu...

Page 75: ...on points Lap Shoulder Belt 3 connection points Can be used in all car seats modes of use Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals Belts Forward of the Se...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...Latchplate and Switchable Retractor A latchplate 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 b...

Page 78: ...he 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 la...

Page 79: ...und 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 b...

Page 80: ...will need to use the locking clip to lock the vehicle seat belt 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 pi...

Page 81: ...te and ALR Slowly pull the lap belt all the way out Route the vehicle seat lap belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in Then pull the lap belt tight while feeding all the slack back into the...

Page 82: ...or washing instructions 1 Make sure harness straps are loose remove both harness strap loops from splitter plate on back of child restraint and pull through front of pad Open chest clip release tongue...

Page 83: ...ng 3 Remove seat pad from shell by pushing harness straps and buckle strap through seat pad 4 Remove headrest cover by pulling the tab out from behind the headrest foam and then peel the cover off the...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...S Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or UAS STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps If harness straps or UAS strap are frayed or heavily soi...

Page 86: ...86 NOTES...

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Page 88: ...tall or use this child restraint until 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 ST...

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