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3-in-1 Forward-Facing Harness Booster

Nautilus

SnugLock

Grow

™

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 understand the

instructions in this manual.

NWL0001291154A 7/21

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Page 1: ...s Booster Nautilus SnugLock Grow 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 y...

Page 2: ...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 Car Seat s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use 1 E Safe...

Page 3: ...es 24 29 3 A Forward Facing Use 3 B Install Forward Facing with LATCH 3 C Install Forward Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 3 Forward Facing Pages 30 49 4 A Securing Child 5 Point Harness 4 Securing C...

Page 4: ...4 6 Accessories Page 83 5 A Booster Use 5 B Install Highback Booster 5 C Install Backless Booster 5 D Securing Child Highback Booster 5 E Securing Child Backless Booster 5 Booster Pages 57 82...

Page 5: ...g Vehicle Seat Location 7 C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 7 D Vehicle Seat Belts 7 E Aircraft Installation 8 A Cleaning Seat Pad 8 B Cleaning Buckle 8 C Cleaning Harness Lower Anchor Attachment and Tet...

Page 6: ...ck Booster 40 100 lb 18 1 45 kg Backless Booster 40 120 lb 18 1 54 kg Cup holders MUST be installed Place the tab on the cupholder into the corresponding slot on the base and rotate the cup up and int...

Page 7: ...and Results in a secure installation of this car seat Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed so be sure to check your vehicle owner s manual for available sea...

Page 8: ...TCH system in the booster mode only if the vehicle manufacturer allows it The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap shoulder seat belt Vehicle Seat Belt Review section 7 and your vehicle ow...

Page 9: ...t to secure the child seat to the vehicle The tether is used IN ADDITION to the lower anchor attachment OR the vehicle s seat belt to secure a forward facing car seat to the vehicle Review your vehicl...

Page 10: ...lt in to your vehicle and lower anchor connectors that are built in your car seat Review section 3 B of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual before installing Lower anchor attachment can ONLY b...

Page 11: ...ly Seat Belt Review section 3 C and 7 of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual before installing Vehicle Seat Belt Only use the Lap Shoulder seat belt configuration Review section 5 B 5 C 5 D 5...

Page 12: ...ight Forward Facing Harness straps at or just above the child s shoulders A and top of child s ears below top of headrest B Review section 4 Buckle Position C The correct slot is the one that is close...

Page 13: ...lt Only Position Lap Belt Lap belt must go in front of armrest and lie low across your child s hips and thighs Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder belt lies across shoulder between neck and edge of should...

Page 14: ...stop or crash Review section 3 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path B Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Above Child s Shoulders C Review section 4 Chest Clip Even With A...

Page 15: ...stallation Never Use Lap Belt Only Review section 5 Lap Belt in Front of Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 5 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Sh...

Page 16: ...n guarantee 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 det...

Page 17: ...e Lap Shoulder Seat Belt Must be 43 57 110 1 145 cm tall and 4 years old 40 65 lb 18 1 30 kg CAN be in booster mode Over 100 lb 45 kg MUST be in backless booster mode Highback Booster Mode with Vehicl...

Page 18: ...r this restraint 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...

Page 19: ...have it or on the date label located on the bottom 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...

Page 20: ...r use in aircraft when using the harness system and without using the lock off Use only on forward facing aircraft seats Follow the instructions for vehicle installation and section 7 E for routing th...

Page 21: ...Weather Use 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 1 E Safety Warnings No car seat can gua...

Page 22: ...belt fits properly typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall and are between ages 8 12 Be sure to check your local and state laws as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations for car seat usage Secu...

Page 23: ...raco except for a thin towel or mat to protect your vehicle seat Their use could alter the performance of the car seat DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat If using vehicle seat belt to secure car...

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

Page 25: ...uckle H Buckle Tongues I Buckle Cover J Cup Holder K Harness Adjustment Lever L Harness Adjustment Strap M Recline Foot N Recline Handle O Harness Storage Compartment under lower backrest pad P SnugLo...

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

Page 27: ...Features 2 27 A Headrest B Shoulder Belt Guide C Side Panel D Forward Facing Belt Path E Armrest F Booster Belt Guide...

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

Page 29: ...Features 2 29 A Tether Storage Bar B Tether Hook C Tether Strap D Tether Strap Adjuster E Harness Straps F Splitter Plate G Belt Positioning Clip Attachment Point H Belt Positioning Clip...

Page 30: ...ted through the forward facing belt path marked with an orange label Attach and tighten tether strap When used properly the tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash Install this car seat t...

Page 31: ...at A booster is no longer needed once the vehicle seat belt fits properly typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall and are between ages 8 12 Be sure to check your local and state laws as well as...

Page 32: ...eat 3 B Install Forward Facing with LATCH Review your vehicle owner s manual for LATCH location and use Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb 20 kg Visit www gracobaby com...

Page 33: ...LATCH 3 B 2 Expose the SnugLock Lock Off A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the chest clip D Unbuckle the buckle E Lift the headrest pad flap up and ou...

Page 34: ...34 3 B Forward Facing with LATCH F Pull down lower backrest pad 3 Open Lower Anchor Attachment Storage Door 4 Take the Lower Anchor Attachment Out of the Storage Compartment Close the door CLICK F...

Page 35: ...acing Belt Path Push the lower anchor with the adjuster into the forward facing belt path on the child s left as shown Push the other lower anchor in the belt path on the child s right Make sure the l...

Page 36: ...of 80 on Vehicle Seat 7 Choose One of the Four Recline Positions To recline pull recline handle out and tilt the seat back For upright position pull recline handle out and push down on front of seat...

Page 37: ...ck Lock Off Move the lower anchor strap above the SnugLock Lock Off Push the bottom of the release tab then pull the top of the tab out Open the SnugLock Lock Off 10 Route the Lower Anchor Strap Place...

Page 38: ...hat the red button faces away from the car seat and the arrows are pointing up The lower anchor strap should not be twisted Lower anchor connectors can only be used if the vehicle lower anchor spacing...

Page 39: ...y need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown Do not pull on the strap with excessive force 13 Close the SnugLock Lock Off When the slack is removed close the SnugLock Lock O...

Page 40: ...g with LATCH 15 Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack 14 Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach Consult vehicle owner s manual fo...

Page 41: ...t back to its proper position for your child 16 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves le...

Page 42: ...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 4 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 4 Cannot Pinch Ha...

Page 43: ...rage Compartment Open storage compartment and store lower anchor connectors Close the storage compartment door 2 Remove Tether Strap from Storage Location Unhook tether and lay it on the seat Visit ww...

Page 44: ...ould sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat Note Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 4 Choose One of the Four Recline Positions To recline pull recline handle out and tilt the seat...

Page 45: ...at Belt 3 C A 5 Expose the SnugLock Lock Off A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the chest clip D Unbuckle the buckle E Lift the headrest pad flap up an...

Page 46: ...lower backrest pad to expose the SnugLock Lock Off 7 Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward facing belt path marked with an orange label through the SnugLock Lock Of...

Page 47: ...k Lock Off When the slack is removed close the SnugLock Lock Off until you hear a Click Make sure the vehicle seat belt is under the SnugLock Lock Off Note When using the lock off you are not required...

Page 48: ...ch Tether Strap Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach Consult vehicle owner s manual for specific location 12 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the s...

Page 49: ...ng 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 4 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 4 Cannot Pinch...

Page 50: ...lothing 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 coat on backwards af...

Page 51: ...Place Your Child in the Seat 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 atta...

Page 52: ...or just above the child s shoulders and top of child s ears must be below top of headrest 5 To Raise or Lower Headrest Harness Squeeze the adjustment lever and lift or lower headrest for the proper ha...

Page 53: ...The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child 7 To Adjust the Buckle Strap From bottom of car seat rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it throug...

Page 54: ...al Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through 10 Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured 11 Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear...

Page 55: ...nd the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down Do this to both sides 13 Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap When you are not able to pinch any of t...

Page 56: ...ot allow 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 14 Raise the Chest Clip to Child s A...

Page 57: ...seat Make sure vehicle seat s lap belt is adjusted snugly and lays low on the child s hip and is routed in front of the armrest in the booster s belt path Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child and...

Page 58: ...le belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use a different car seat When forward facing children should use the built in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maxim...

Page 59: ...stall Highback Booster 1 Store The Harness System A Raise the headrest to the highest position B Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps C...

Page 60: ...er 5 B D Unbuckle the buckle E Remove Harness Covers and Buckle Cover Store for future use F Remove Lower Backrest Pad To remove lower backrest pad pull the top of the pad off the seat undo both snaps...

Page 61: ...t pull down on the tabs at the corners of the seat pad to remove from the keyholes Unhook the elastic loops on the back of the seat Unsnap both sides of the seat base pad H Store the Buckle Lift base...

Page 62: ...62 Highback Booster 5 B I Pull Up Headrest Pad to Expose the Harness Storage Location J Open Harness Storage Doors I J...

Page 63: ...le Tongues Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door L Replace the Seat Pads Replace the headrest pad and lower backrest pad Resnap the seat base pad Reattach the key holes on the sides of the sea...

Page 64: ...eating position does not have lower anchor connectors you MUST store the lower anchor strap Store lower anchor attachment by placing lower anchor strap and connectors in storage compartment Store the...

Page 65: ...f Not Using LATCH 6 Open the Lower Anchor Attachment Storage Door 5 Move the Seat Pads Lift the headrest pad up and out of the way Remove the lower backrest pad 4 Remove Tether Strap from Storage Loca...

Page 66: ...he Lower Anchor Attachment Out of the Storage Compartment 8 Close the Lower Anchor Attachment Storage Door CLICK 9 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Push the bottom of the release then pull the top of the ta...

Page 67: ...p 10 Thread the Lower Anchor Attachment Through the Forward Facing Belt Path Push the lower anchor with the adjuster into the forward facing belt path on the child s left as shown Push the other lower...

Page 68: ...e s Lower Anchors Make sure that the red button faces away from the car seat and the arrows are pointing up The lower anchor strap should not be twisted 14 Close the SnugLock Lock Off When the slack i...

Page 69: ...trap and attach Consult vehicle owner s manual for specific location 16 Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack 17 Replace the Seat Pads Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child...

Page 70: ...seat remove the harness straps from the splitter plate as shown B Lift seat pad to expose the seat base Unhook the elastic loops from the back of the seat and unsnap seat pad from top of seat From the...

Page 71: ...C C Push the buckle through the pad and store D Release the back support by pulling the seat base pad forward to expose the seat base Slide the 2 buttons towards the seat back and lower the seat back...

Page 72: ...C E Squeeze the 2 buttons together and slide lower backrest out of the base F Store the splitter plate on the base of the seat G Pull on the adjustment strap on the front of the seat to lock the spli...

Page 73: ...eat in the Most Upright Position Pull the recline handle out and push down on front of seat Put the booster seat in the most upright position 3 Place Booster Seat Forward Facing in Back Seat of the Ve...

Page 74: ...n the booster seat with his her back flat against the back of the booster seat 2 Thread Vehicle s Shoulder Belt Into Seat Belt Guide in the Headrest 5 D Securing Child Highback Booster Use only the ve...

Page 75: ...slack Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes in front of the armrests Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips Be sure the shoulder belt lies...

Page 76: ...Child Highback Booster 5 D Is Everything Correct Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt in Front of Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge o...

Page 77: ...in the booster seat with his her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat 2 Ears Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest 5 E Securing Child Backless Booster Use only the vehi...

Page 78: ...ck Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes in front of the armrests Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips Be sure the shoulder belt lies acro...

Page 79: ...Child Backless Booster 5 E Is Everything Correct Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt in Front of Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge o...

Page 80: ...lt positioning clip Do not use the belt position clip if the belt is already laying inside this zone 2 Attach Belt Positioning Clip The shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be attached to the slot on t...

Page 81: ...p Should Face Front of Seat 5 Place Child in Seat Buckle Child In Seat and Attach Belt Positioning Clip With child s back flat against the back of the vehicle seat buckle child in Then slide the clip...

Page 82: ...lip to Fit Your Child Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown Clip should fit right at the top of shoulder as shown Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove all the slack Be sure the lap portion of...

Page 83: ...ure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level To remove undo the fastening strips and remove Buckle Cover To remove unclip the buckle and slide cover over b...

Page 84: ...the lower anchors push in on the buttons and pull them off Tether To remove press the 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 85: ...seat In the event there is no available back seat and or you have no other option the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends that you take the following steps Ensure the child...

Page 86: ...nformation 7 7 C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations rear facing or side facing vehicle seats booster mode with vehicle lap belt...

Page 87: ...ocked mode for use with car seats With some vehicle seat belts this is done with the latch plate with other vehicle seat belts this is done with the retractor Retractor A device that winds up the unus...

Page 88: ...be used in harness mode 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 Some vehicle...

Page 89: ...ches 3 Try to slowly 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...

Page 90: ...t path and slide the seat side to side and front to back The seat should not move more than 1 2 5 cm Note When using the lock off you are not required to switch the retractor as an installation step T...

Page 91: ...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 so that the l...

Page 92: ...ound 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...

Page 93: ...der a locking clip 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 together behind the buckle...

Page 94: ...on DO NOT use in Booster Mode Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor When installing the car seat route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in Then pull upwards on the tail of the be...

Page 95: ...is child restraint is certified for use in aircraft when using the harness system and ONLY when not using the SnugLock lock off This child restraint is not certified for aircraft use when used as a bo...

Page 96: ...not be twisted Make sure the aircraft seat belt is routed behind the harness straps Note It may be easier to route the aircraft seat belt by lifting the seat pad up to expose the belt path For complet...

Page 97: ...raise the headrest to the highest position Pull plastic tab out of the back of the headrest Unhook the elastic loops from the back of the headrest Untuck headrest pad from below the headrest actuator...

Page 98: ...achine wash covers in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the covers to the armrests Lower Backrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap a...

Page 99: ...on the tabs at the corners of the seat pad to remove from the keyholes From the front of the seat pull down on the tabs on the seat pad by the recline handle to remove from the keyholes Note it may b...

Page 100: ...to the highest position Undo elastic loops from front of seat below the headrest Undo snaps above the armrests on the sides of the seat From the top pull the pad off of the shell Machine wash pad in...

Page 101: ...estraint as shown 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 STRAP DO NOT USE SOAPS HOU...

Page 102: ...only with mild soap and damp cloth DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS LOWER ANCHOR STRAP or TETHER STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps If harness straps lower anchor strap or tether strap are...

Page 103: ...103 Notes...

Page 104: ...JURY 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 NWL0001291154A 7 21 Store instruction manual in the slo...

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