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9-C Choosing Vehicle Seat Location

Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations.

The best seating location for this car seat is one that:

• Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and
• Results in a secure installation of this car seat

In the event there is no available back seat and / or you have no other option than to place a child 

other than an infant in a rear-facing car seat in a front passenger seating position, the National 

Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that you take 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 forward into the deployment 

path of the air bag

• Set the air bag ON-OFF switch, if available, to the OFF position

Summary of Contents for My Ride 65

Page 1: ...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 understand the instructions in this manual www gracobaby com PD276...

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

Page 3: ...ng with LATCH Strap 4 C Installing With Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward Facing Use Pages 45 58 3 A Rear Facing 3 B Install Rear Facing with LATCH Strap 3 C Installing With Vehicle Seat Belt 3 Rear Facing...

Page 4: ...4 7 A Cleaning Seat Pad 7 B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 7 C Cleaning Harness and LATCH 7 Care Cleaning Pages 70 72 6 Moving the LATCH Strap Pages 67 69 8 Accessories Pages 73 74...

Page 5: ...5 9 A How to Remove LATCH and Tether 9 B Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 9 C Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 9 D Vehicle Seat Belts 9 Additional Information Pages 75 85...

Page 6: ...e best seating location for this infant car 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 requirement...

Page 7: ...vehicle owner s manual to learn how to install your car seat with the vehicle seat belts LATCH The LATCH system allows you to securely attach your safety seat in your car without using the vehicle sea...

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: ...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 sect...

Page 10: ...just the car seat to fit your child Harness Height Rear Facing A Harness straps at or just below the child s shoulders and top of head must be 1 2 5 cm below the top of the car seat B Review section 5...

Page 11: ...ove the child s shoulders and top of child s ears below top of car seat B Review section 5 Harness Tightness C If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps it is tight enou...

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: ...ee 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 ins...

Page 15: ...traint 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 P O Box 169 Elverson PA 19520 990...

Page 16: ...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 con...

Page 17: ...9 D Lap Belt Installation For forward facing installation see section 4 C and 9 D Lap Belt Installation but do not use top tether Contact the airline for their specific polices STOP using this car se...

Page 18: ...e a car seat mat towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before putting child in car seat Vehicle Seat Pr...

Page 19: ...Y Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint s labels can result in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR FACING IN A...

Page 20: ...forward facing weight or height for their car seat Be sure to check your local and state laws as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations for car seat usage Choose the correct mode of use for the car se...

Page 21: ...ain A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again 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 pr...

Page 22: ...one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer Note Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft According to the AAP the...

Page 23: ...20 lb 2 3 9 kg less than 1 year old MUST be rear facing 20 40 lb 9 18 kg SHOULD be rear facing Forward Facing with 5 Point Harness 20 40 lb 9 18 kg can sit upright unassisted CAN be forward facing 40...

Page 24: ...2 Features 24 A B F G C D E 2 A Car Seat Features...

Page 25: ...2 Features 25 A Harness Slots B Harness Buckle C Buckle Strap D Harness Release Lever E Harness Adjustment Strap F Harness Straps G Chest Clip...

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

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

Page 28: ...2 Features 28 A E D H I B C J E F G J K L...

Page 29: ...arness Slots B Forward Facing LATCH Storage Bars C Harness Straps D Tether Storage Bar E Tether Strap F Tether Adjuster G Tether Hook H Harness Cover Plate I Splitter Plate J LATCH Strap K LATCH Adjus...

Page 30: ...r 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 facing belt path more than 1...

Page 31: ...e 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...

Page 32: ...estraint 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: ...LATCH Strap 1 Recline the Car Seat Flip recline feet under car seat for rear facing use Review your vehicle s owner manual for LATCH location and use 2 Store Top Tether Strap Attach tether hook to th...

Page 34: ...he Rear Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If so lift the pad and check to make sure the LATCH strap is in front of the buckle Strap See section 6 A If it is not see section 6 A to move LATCH s...

Page 35: ...s 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 low...

Page 36: ...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 the vehicle seat crease until the ball is com...

Page 37: ...firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap 10 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If...

Page 38: ...adjust 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 the vehicle seat crease until the ball...

Page 39: ...1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Level Indicator s Ball in the 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...

Page 40: ...0 3 C Installing With Vehicle Seat Belt 1 Store Top Tether and LATCH Strap Attach tether hook and LATCH hooks to the plastic bars as shown 2 Recline the Car Seat Flip recline feet under car seat for r...

Page 41: ...sible on 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 completel...

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: ...t is tight enough 8 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...

Page 44: ...1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Level Indicator s Ball in the 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...

Page 45: ...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 1 2 5 cm from side to side front to back Ha...

Page 46: ...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 heig...

Page 47: ...ith LATCH Strap 2 Flip recline feet out for forward facing use Review your vehicle s owner manual for LATCH location and use 1 Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with Oran...

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

Page 49: ...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 LATCH to Vehicle s Lower LATCH...

Page 50: ...tightening the LATCH strap Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach Consult vehicle s owner 9 Tighten Top Tether Strap Push the car seat back while tighten...

Page 51: ...Grab 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 1...

Page 52: ...ct 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 Harness...

Page 53: ...4 Forward Facing 4 C Installing With Vehicle Seat Belt 1 Store LATCH Strap Attach LATCH hooks to the plastic bars as shown 2 Adjust child restraint to Upright position Flip recline feet out for forwar...

Page 54: ...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 3 Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage l...

Page 55: ...arked 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...

Page 56: ...tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor 9 Tighten the Tether Strap Push the car seat back while tightening the tether strap to remove all the slack 8 Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the...

Page 57: ...g 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 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough See sect...

Page 58: ...ct 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 Harness...

Page 59: ...ss straps off to the sides 5 A Securing Child 5 point Harness B A C WARNING In cold weather do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat Bulky clothing can pr...

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: ...t Forward Facing 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 of head must be 1 below the top of car seat Rear...

Page 62: ...sure harness straps are threaded through matching slot of seat pad and child restraint It may be necessary to remove seat pad from top of child restraint while relocating slots 8 Insert Harness Straps...

Page 63: ...late When using harness slot 1 Put Top right strap loop on splitter plate first then attach Top left strap loop For Infants or Small Toddlers OR When using harness slots 2 or 3 Put Middle right strap...

Page 64: ...loop on splitter plate first then attach Bottom left strap loop CHECK that the loops are completely within the splitter plate Make sure both harness straps are set to the same harness slot level For T...

Page 65: ...10 Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a click when the chest clip is securely buckled 11 Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down Do...

Page 66: ...any slack It lies in a relatively 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 ha...

Page 67: ...ving the LATCH Strap A Unclip The Seat Pad From The Front Of The Child Restraint B Pull the LATCH strap out of the belt path opening so that the LATCH hooks end up on the same side of the child restra...

Page 68: ...he blue label Forward Facing slide the LATCH strap up to the orange label 3 Feed the LATCH Hook with the Adjuster Closest to it Through the Chosen Belt Path Rear Facing Make sure the LATCH strap is ro...

Page 69: ...69 6 Moving LATCH 4 Replace the seat pad fabric on the front of the child restraint 5 Thread the harness adjustment strap through pad opening...

Page 70: ...front of pad Open chest clip release tongues from buckle 1 Unhook seat pad from around child restraint shell 2 Pull 2 button clips out of lower front edge of child restraint shell and pull seat pad f...

Page 71: ...nd pad 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 BU...

Page 72: ...e 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 strap are frayed or heavily soiled contact...

Page 73: ...ant 8 Accessories Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level To remove undo the fastening strips and remove 8 A Accessories on selec...

Page 74: ...behind child Head Support Use only in the rear facing mode To adjust the support pull up until desired height Do not use without the body support To remove slide the head support out from the body sup...

Page 75: ...shown 2 Press and hold LATCH release hinge 3 Push hook in lift hook up and pull out away from anchor point Repeat step 1 2 and 3 for other hook Top Tether Strap 1 To remove TETHER push button while p...

Page 76: ...onal Information 9 B 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: ...or you have no other option than to place a child other than an infant in a rear facing car seat in a front passenger seating position the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommen...

Page 78: ...tchplate 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 unused...

Page 79: ...be used in harness mode Lap Shoulder Belt 3 connections points Can be used in all car seats modes of use Belts Forward of the Seat Bight Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Lap Belt or Shoulder Bel...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...To get a locking clip 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 the two straps tog...

Page 85: ...through the proper path and buckle 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...

Page 86: ...86 Notes...

Page 87: ...87 Notes...

Page 88: ...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 instruction book ic...

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