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When Installing Rear-Facing & Forward-Facing

Vehicle Seat Belt

There are two types of vehicle seat belts

that can be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

or Lap Only Seat Belt.
Review section 3-C & 4-C of this manual

AND your vehicle owner’s manual.

LATCH System

LATCH consists of two lower anchors, which

are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting

hooks that are built-in your car seat.
Review section 3-B & 4-B of this manual

AND your vehicle owner’s manual.

Summary of Contents for Headwise 65

Page 1: ...ww gracobaby com 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 and unde...

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

Page 3: ...ling With LATCH Straps 4 C Install Forward Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward Facing Use Pages 44 57 3 A Rear Facing 3 B Installing With LATCH Straps 3 C Install Rear Facing with Vehicle Seat Bel...

Page 4: ...5 A Securing Child 5 Point Harness 5 Securing Child Pages 58 65 6 Accessories Pages 66 67...

Page 5: ...Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 7 C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 7 D Vehicle Seat Belts 7 Additional Information Pages 68 78 8 A Cleaning Seat Pad 8 B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 8 C Cleaning Harness and L...

Page 6: ...ation Should I Use Review section 2 A 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 owner s manual and Results in a...

Page 7: ...ts LATCH The LATCH system allows 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 req...

Page 8: ...ild 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 exact...

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

Page 10: ...s straps at or just below the child s shoulders and top of head must be 1 2 5 cm below the headrest adjustment lever B Review section 5 Buckle Position C The correct slot is the one that is closest to...

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: ...ew 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 With Armpits D Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps a...

Page 13: ...op or crash Review section 4 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1 2 5 cm 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 Arm...

Page 14: ...ction 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 instruction...

Page 15: ...hat you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed before you and your infant leave the hospital 4 lb 1 8 kg 22 lb 10 kg 40 lb 18 kg 65 lb...

Page 16: ...to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Graco Children s Products Inc Attn Customer Service 3 Glenlake Parkway Atlanta GA 30328 or...

Page 17: ...it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat In the U S A please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts use or maintenance When you co...

Page 18: ...s or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft Use only on forward facing aircraf...

Page 19: ...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 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY Warm Weather Use Failure...

Page 20: ...AG 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 Review your vehicle owner s manual for more information about air bags and...

Page 21: ...depending on your child s size Infants less than 22 lb 10 kg MUST use this car seat rear facing Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or...

Page 22: ...could result in serious injury or death DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco Their use could alter the performance...

Page 23: ...jection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties Never attach two LATCH connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer Do not use both the...

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

Page 25: ...B Head Support C Headrest Pillow D Harness Slots E Harness Straps F Harness Covers G Chest Clip H Harness Buckle I Cup Holder J Crotch Strap K Body Support L Harness Release Lever under seat pad M Re...

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

Page 27: ...27 2 Features A Level Indicator B Rear facing LATCH storage C Forward facing LATCH storage D Rear Facing Belt Path E Forward Facing Belt Path...

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

Page 29: ...29 2 Features A Tether Strap B Harness Straps C LATCH Straps D Harness cover plate E Instruction manual storage F Tether Storage Bar G Tether Hook...

Page 30: ...Make sure LATCH 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 faci...

Page 31: ...bag Harness straps need to be even with or just below the top of child s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level The American Academy of Pediatrics AAP and NHTSA recommend that children be rear f...

Page 32: ...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 the ball is in RED child restraint is NOT level You must...

Page 33: ...s owner manual for LATCH location and use 1 Store Top Tether Strap Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on either side of the car seat 2 Remove LATCH Strap from Storage Location Push in on the red bu...

Page 34: ...nt of child restraint and adjust to rear facing position 1 4 Place Car Seat Rear Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH an...

Page 35: ...strap 6 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle 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 bl...

Page 36: ...le s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lie flat and not be twisted CLICK 8 Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap You may need to...

Page 37: ...cm it is tight enough 10 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle 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...

Page 38: ...ath Level Indicator s Ball in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Check the level indicator with child in seat Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip E...

Page 39: ...H Strap Attach tether hook and LATCH connectors to the plastic bars as shown 3 C Install Rear Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 2 Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and ad...

Page 40: ...the vehicle seat 4 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle 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 t...

Page 41: ...to route the vehicle seat belt by lifting seat pad up to expose the belt path Make sure the vehicle seat belt is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position and in behin...

Page 42: ...belt is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough 9 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Ball must be completel...

Page 43: ...ath Level Indicator s Ball in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Check the level indicator with child in seat Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip E...

Page 44: ...ches 125 cm or less Place car seat forward facing in the vehicle back seat Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward facing belt path marked with a orange label LATCH St...

Page 45: ...ack Harness straps need to be even with or just above the top of child s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level The American Academy of Pediatrics AAP and NHTSA recommend that children be rear fa...

Page 46: ...seat in the 2nd or 3rd recline position For children over 40 lb 18 kg you MUST use recline position 3 4 B Install Forward Facing with LATCH Straps Review your vehicle s owner manual for LATCH location...

Page 47: ...ck Seat of the Vehicle Place forward facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 3 Unhook Top Tether Stra...

Page 48: ...LATCH Strap For easier installation extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap 6 Attach LATCH Connector to Vehicle s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH s...

Page 49: ...Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap 8 Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach Consult vehicle s own...

Page 50: ...ab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough See section 5 A to secure your child 9 T...

Page 51: ...g Correct Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1 2 5 cm 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 H...

Page 52: ...ith Vehicle Seat Belt 1 Store LATCH Strap Attach LATCH connectors to the plastic bars as shown 2 Adjust the Car Seat Place car seat in the 2nd or 3rd recline position For children over 40 lb 18 kg you...

Page 53: ...Seat Forward Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward facing in vehicle seat The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 3 Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether a...

Page 54: ...with a orange label and out the other side Buckle 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...

Page 55: ...nsult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 7 Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in...

Page 56: ...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 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough See section 5...

Page 57: ...Correct Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1 2 5 cm 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 58: ...ce harness straps off to the sides 5 A Securing Child 5 point Harness WARNING Do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat Bulky clothing can prevent the harn...

Page 59: ...59 5 Securing Child s e Unbuckle the chest clip and the crotch buckle...

Page 60: ...othing Doing so will prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly Place a blanket over the child after you have secured the child 3 Place Harness Straps Over Child s Shoulders and Buckle Y...

Page 61: ...the child s shoulders Top of child s ears below top of headrest 4 Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height Rear Facing Harness straps should be at or just below the child s shoulders Top o...

Page 62: ...or Lower Headrest Harness Height Squeeze the red 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 child...

Page 63: ...he metal 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...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...nch 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...

Page 66: ...acement of the chest clip at armpit level To remove undo the fastening strips and remove 6 A Accessories on select models Headrest Pillow Slide head pillow into opening in head support as shown Curved...

Page 67: ...are below the lowest harness setting Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child For the low birth weight infant preemie use slot 1 on the body support Use slot 2 3 as the infant grows Use...

Page 68: ...ower 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...

Page 69: ...ck seat and or you have no other option than to place a child in a front passenger seating position other than rear facing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends that you...

Page 70: ...onal Information 7 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 71: ...latchplate 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 unuse...

Page 72: ...elt Only 2 connection points Lap Shoulder Belt 3 connections points Can be used in all car seats modes of use The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat Lap Bel...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...he 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 sl...

Page 75: ...nderside of the 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 s...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...clip order online at gracobaby com 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 78: ...it in 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 bel...

Page 79: ...Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions Raise headrest all the way up Lift up on the harness release lever while pulling o...

Page 80: ...release tongues from buckle Remove elastic straps from hooks on back of seat as shown Remove hooks at front of seat as shown Remove seat pad from shell by pushing harness straps and crotch strap throu...

Page 81: ...Support Cover Remove elastic loops from head support as indicated Remove head support cover as shown Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH To put the head su...

Page 82: ...d From the front pull the crotch buckle out To clean buckle place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle Press the red button several times while in the water DO NOT SUBMERGE THE BUCKLE...

Page 83: ...Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or LATCH STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps If harness straps or LATCH belt are frayed or heavily s...

Page 84: ...parts or accessories in the United States please contact us at the following www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 Replacement Parts Store instruction manual behind the tab with the Vinstruction book ic...

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