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8 Additional Informatio

Identify Your Seat Belt Type

There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat:

Lap Belt Only

2 connection points.

Lap/Shoulder Belt

3 connections 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

Seat Bight

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

Summary of Contents for Extend2FitTM Platinum

Page 1: ...num FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Do not install or use this child restraint until you read understand and follow...

Page 2: ...o 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 Safe...

Page 3: ...EZ Tight UAS and Tether 4 C Install Forward Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt and Tether 4 Forward Facing Use Pages 48 61 3 A Rear Facing 3 B Installing Rear Facing with EZ Tight UAS 3 C Install Rear Fac...

Page 4: ...4 6 Accessories Page 70 7 Moving the UAS Strap Pages 71 73 5 A Securing Child in Harness Mode 5 Securing Child Pages 62 69...

Page 5: ...8 B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 8 C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 8 D Vehicle Seat Belts 8 Additional Information Pages 74 84 9 A Cleaning Seat Pad 9 B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 9 C Cleaning Harness a...

Page 6: ...seat is one that Is recommended by your vehicle owner s manual and Results in a secure installation of this car seat Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed so...

Page 7: ...your car seat in your vehicle 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 although some manufacturers...

Page 8: ...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 for...

Page 9: ...this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual EZ Tight UAS UAS consists of two lower anchors which are built in to your vehicle and connectors that are built in your car seat Review section 3 B 4 B of...

Page 10: ...child without being underneath them Review section 5 Harness Tightness D If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps it is tight enough Review section 5 For Rear Facing Yo...

Page 11: ...and top of child s ears below top of 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 Tig...

Page 12: ...Harness Straps at or Just Below Child s Shoulders C Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits D Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Strapsat the Shoulder E Review section 5 Rear Facing Installa...

Page 13: ...den stop or crash Review section 4 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2 5 cm 1 at the Belt Path B Review section 4 Harness Straps at or Just Above Child s Shoulders C Review section 5 Chest Clip Even Wi...

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: ...r Facing Harness Mode 1 8 10 kg 4 22 lb and cannot walk unassisted MUST be rear facing 10 22 5 kg 22 50 lb SHOULD be rear facing Forward Facing Harness Mode with Top Tether 10 22 5 kg 22 50 lb can wal...

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: ...t Use only on forward facing aircraft seats For rear facing installation see section 3 C and 8 D Lap Belt Installation For forward facing installation see section 4 C and 8 D Lap Belt Installation but...

Page 19: ...l ways 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 helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death RE...

Page 20: ...en ride rear facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear facing height or weight rating for their seat and when forward facing children should use the built in harness system for as...

Page 21: ...belt or EZ TightTM UAS 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...

Page 22: ...provided by Graco except for a thin towel or mat to protect your vehicle seat or a rolled towels or pool noodles to help get your car seat level Their use could alter the performance of the car seat D...

Page 23: ...int system may only be used in these classes of vehicles passenger cars multi purpose passenger vehicles and trucks that have vehicle lap shoulder belts and tether anchors Note Preterm or low birth we...

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

Page 25: ...Lever B Headrest C Head Support D Harness Cover E Buckle Pockets F Cupholder G Harness Release Lever under seat pad H Extender Handle I Chest Clip J Harness Buckle K Body Support L Harness Adjustment...

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

Page 27: ...27 2 Features A Tether Storage Ring B Tether Hook C Tether Strap D EZ Tight UAS Storage E EZ Tight UAS Strap F Cup Holder G Level Indicator G...

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

Page 29: ...s C EZ Tight UAS Storage Bars D Splitter Plate E Instruction Manual Storage F Tether Storage Bar G Tether Hook H EZ Tight UAS Button press to extend UAS strap I EZ Tight UAS Retractor J EZ Tight UAS R...

Page 30: ...ST be rear facing Place car seat rear facing in the vehicle back seat Make sure EZ Tight UAS strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear facing belt path marked with a blue label Install thi...

Page 31: ...vel ground Harness straps need to be even with or just below the top of child s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level Experts recommend that children ride rear facing until the age of 2 or until...

Page 32: ...blue and dark blue the restraint is level for a child 3 months in age If the ball is in RED child restraint is NOT level You must adjust your recline position ntirely in blue re enti rement ns la zone...

Page 33: ...move EZ Tight UAS Strap from Storage Location Push in on the red buttons on the EZ TightTM UAS connectors and remove from storage position 3 B Install Rear Facing With EZ Tight UAS Review your vehicle...

Page 34: ...a Blue Label and it is Not Twisted If not See section 7 to move EZ TightTM UAS strap 4 Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear facing po...

Page 35: ...er UAS anchors The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 6 To Keep Your Child Rear Facing Longer For additional legroom squeeze the extender handle and pull the extender panel out Th...

Page 36: ...Vehicle Seat 8 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Ball must be completely in the blue zone Readjust the incline if needed Or if needed rolled towels may be placed under the car...

Page 37: ...il it is fully extended 10 Attach Each EZ TightTM UAS Connector to Vehicle s Lower UAS Anchors EZ TightTM UAS strap should lie flat and not be twisted If twisted you will not be able to tighten the EZ...

Page 38: ...r Slide and release the gray EZ Tight UAS retractor s slider to remove the slack 13 Tighten the EZ Tight UAS Push down firmly on the car seat in the locations shown and release Do this until the retra...

Page 39: ...it is tight enough If it moves more than an 2 5 cm 1 repeat steps 11 12 13 and 14 15 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Ball must be completely in the blue zone Readjust if nee...

Page 40: ...le 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 Review section 5 Is...

Page 41: ...rs to the plastic bars as shown Review section 7 A to move the EZ Tight UAS 3 C Install Rear Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 2 Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adj...

Page 42: ...e on the vehicle seat 4 Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 5 To Keep Your Child Rear Facing Longer For additional legroom squeeze the extender handle and pull the extender panel out The...

Page 43: ...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 the vehicle seat crease until the ball is comple...

Page 44: ...d with a blue label and out the other side Buckle it The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted Note It may be easier to route the vehicle seat belt by lifting seat pad up to expo...

Page 45: ...et it go back in You will hear a clicking sound Slowly pull out on the seat belt and it should be locked If not review your car s owner manual and section 8 D 9 Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press dow...

Page 46: ...ound 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 placed under the car...

Page 47: ...he Blue 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 Shoulde...

Page 48: ...ed 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 cm 1 from side to side front to back Harness straps need to...

Page 49: ...r their seat and when forward facing children should use the built in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat This car se...

Page 50: ...e EZ Tight UAS Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label If not See section 7 to move EZ Tight UAS strap 4 B Install Forward Facing with EZ Tight UAS and Tether Review your veh...

Page 51: ...eat in the 4th 5th or 6th recline position 6 Place Car Seat Forward Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place car seat forward facing in vehicle seat and centre the car seat between the lower UAS ancho...

Page 52: ...the EZ Tight UAS strap until it is fully extended 9 Attach EZ Tight UAS Connectors to Vehicle s Lower UAS Anchors EZ TightTM UAS strap should not be twisted If twisted you will not be able to tighten...

Page 53: ...tractor Slide and release the gray EZ Tight UAS retractor s slider to remove the slack 12 Tighten the EZ Tight UAS Push down firmly on the car seat in the locations shown and release Do this until the...

Page 54: ...for specific location 14 Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack 15 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the EZ Tight UAS strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to...

Page 55: ...Correct Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2 5 cm 1 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 Har...

Page 56: ...UAS in the Rear Facing Belt Path Attach EZ TightTM UAS connectors to the plastic bars as shown See section 7 A to move the EZ Tight UAS 2 Adjust the Car Seat Place the car seat in the 4th 5th or 6th...

Page 57: ...torage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat 4 Place Car Seat Forward Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place car seat forward facing in vehicle seat The base should sit as flat as possible on the veh...

Page 58: ...with a orange label and out the other side Buckle it The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted 7 Lock the Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today slowly pull the shoulder belt...

Page 59: ...t to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor 9 Attach The Tether Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for...

Page 60: ...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 it is tight enough See section 5...

Page 61: ...Correct Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2 5 cm 1 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 Har...

Page 62: ...he car seat Bulky clothing can prevent the harness 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 c...

Page 63: ...63 5 Securing Child Unbuckle the chest clip and the crotch buckle On select models place harness straps in buckle storage pocket...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...ess straps should be at or just below the child s shoulders Top of head must be 2 5 cm 1 below the headrest adjustment lever Forward Facing Harness straps should be at or just above the child s should...

Page 66: ...r Lower Headrest Harness Height Squeeze the height adjustment handle and move headrest for the proper harness height 6 Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your chi...

Page 67: ...etal retainer under the car seat shell 8 Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell and Pad From the top of the car seat pull the crotch buckle out 9 Insert Metal Retainer in the New Cro...

Page 68: ...to Make Sure it is Secured 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 pus...

Page 69: ...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 It does not press on the...

Page 70: ...do the fastening strips and remove Head Support Slide head support into opening in headrest as shown Curved bottom of head support allows for head support to be pulled down to fit smaller infants Body...

Page 71: ...g the EZ Tight UAS Strap A Undo Snaps and fastening strips in front of child restraint B Pull the EZ Tight UAS straps out of the belt path opening so that the EZ Tight UAS connectors end up on the sam...

Page 72: ...cing slide the EZ TightTM UAS strap up to the orange label 3 Feed the UAS Connector with the Adjuster Closest to it Through the Chosen Belt Path Rear Facing Make sure the EZ Tight UAS strap is in fron...

Page 73: ...73 7 Moving UAS ugh 4 Replace the Seat Pad Fabric on the Front of the Child Restraint Forward Facing Make sure the strap is flat and not twisted...

Page 74: ...chors push in on the red buttons and pull them off Top Tether To remove press the grey button and pull out on the strap to release the tension Press in on the hook s spring Push tether hook in then li...

Page 75: ...ck seat and or you have no other option than to place a child in a front passenger seating position other than rear facing experts recommend that you take the following steps Ensure the child is prope...

Page 76: ...onal Information 8 C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 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 fro...

Page 77: ...latch plate with other vehicle seat belts this is done with the retractor Review your vehicle owner s manual for vehicle seat belt use Vehicle Seat Belt Terms Retractor A device that winds up the unus...

Page 78: ...points Lap Shoulder Belt 3 connections 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 Sea...

Page 79: ...wly 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 severa...

Page 80: ...tch Plate and Switchable Retractor A latch plate 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 be...

Page 81: ...e 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 82: ...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 83: ...g clip order online at gracobaby ca or call 1 800 345 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 t...

Page 84: ...n Then pull upwards on the tail of the belt so that the lap belt gets tight around the car seat Sewn On Latch Plate and ALR Slowly pull the lap belt all the way out Route the vehicle seat lap belt thr...

Page 85: ...With the Rapid Remove seat pad you do not need to uninstall the car seat to clean the seat pad Raise headrest all the way up From behind the seat undo the fastening strips From the front undo the two...

Page 86: ...86 9 Care Cleaning Pull side panel pocket off of side panel Undo fastening strips on the front of the seat...

Page 87: ...ne wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH To put the seat pad back on reverse preceding steps Rear Pad You may need to uninstall the car seat to remove the pad Undo el...

Page 88: ...the Longer loop around the shorter loop one time and attach to the hook Front Pad You may need to uninstall the car seat to remove the pad Undo the elastic loops on top of the front pad then undo the...

Page 89: ...t cover Pull tab out from behind head support Undo the elastic loops on the sides of the headrest Peel cover off head support DO NOT remove foam padding Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycl...

Page 90: ...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 dry Repeat st...

Page 91: ...Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or EZ Tight UAS STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps If harness straps or EZ TightTM UAS belt are frayed or h...

Page 92: ...accessories in Canada please contact us at the following www gracobaby ca gracoconsumercareca newellco com or 1 800 345 4109 Replacement Parts Store instruction manual behind the tab with the instruc...

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