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WARNING!

 Inspect and clean buckle from 

time to time to remove any objects or 

debris that could prevent latching.

From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to 

push it through slot easier. Pull buckle strap from child restraint 

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, HOUSEHOLD DETERGENTS or LUBRICANTS.
Shake out excess water and allow to air dry. Repeat steps as 

needed until it fastens with a click. Re-insert the buckle into the 

same slot it was removed. Pull up on buckle strap to make sure 

it is secured.

10-D Cleaning Buckle Strap

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 soiled, contact Customer Service at: 
www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109.

Cup Holders

Cup holders may be washed ONLY on the top rack of the 

dishwasher. To remove the cup holders, push in the button 

located underneath the cup holder while pulling up on the 

cup holder.

Summary of Contents for Recline N' Ride ON THE GO

Page 1: ...e instructions in this manual FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH www gracobaby com Read This Instruction Manual NWL0000726913B 2 18 3 IN 1 CAR SEAT FEATURING ON THE GOTM RECLINE Recline N Ride TM ...

Page 2: ...e Graco Family 1 C Height and Weight Guidelines 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 1 Important Pages 6 25 2 Features Pages 26 31 ...

Page 3: ...C Install Forward Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward Facing Pages 46 61 5 A Booster Use 5 B Install Booster 5 Booster Pages 62 73 3 A Rear Facing Use 3 B Install Rear Facing With LATCH Strap 3 C Install Rear Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt 3 Rear Facing Pages 32 45 ...

Page 4: ... 86 6 A Securing Child 5 Point Harness 6 B Securing Child Booster 6 Securing Child Pages 74 84 8 Moving the LATCH Strap Pages 87 91 8 A Moving the LATCH Strap 8 B Storing the LATCH Strap 8 C How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether ...

Page 5: ...Vehicle Seat Location 9 C Vehicle Seat Belts 10 A Cleaning RapidRemoveTM Seat Pad 10 B Cleaning Removable Cup Holders 10 C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps 10 D Cleaning Buckle Strap 9 Vehicle Information Pages 92 101 10 Care Cleaning Pages 102 107 ...

Page 6: ...T be installed To attach the cup holders align the tabs on the cup holder with the slots in the seat and slide down Make sure the seat pad fabric tucks underneath the cup holder edges Repeat on the other side Cup holders may be washed ONLY on the top rack of the dishwasher To remove the cup holders push in the button located underneath the cup holder while pulling up on the cup holder Adult Assemb...

Page 7: ...an be installed so be sure to check your vehicle owner s manual for available seating positions if any For example sometimes the center rear seat has a lap belt only vehicle seat belt which cannot be used when this car seat is in Booster mode Review section 9 A 9 B of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual continue next page NEVER place this child restraint rear facing in a vehicle seating lo...

Page 8: ...lts 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 required to have a LATCH system although some manufacturers began including LATCH earlier Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the LATCH system According to accident statistics the...

Page 9: ...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 for exact location and use What is LATCH Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Typical seat in a passenger vehicle Other vehicle types may have different LATCH locations Vehicl...

Page 10: ...d Lap Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt Review section 3 C and 4 C of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual LATCH System LATCH consists of lower anchors which are built in to your vehicle and connecting hooks that are built in your car seat Review section 3 B and 4 B of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual ...

Page 11: ...11 Vehicle Seat Belt Only use the Lap Shoulder seat belt configuration Review section 5 of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual When Installing As a Booster ...

Page 12: ...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 headrest adjustment lever B Review section 6 Buckle Position C The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them Review section 6 Harness Tightness D If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps it is tight enough Review se...

Page 13: ... headrest B Review section 6 Buckle Position C The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them Review section 6 Harness Tightness D If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps it is tight enough Review section 6 For Forward Facing You Need to Adjust A C B D ...

Page 14: ... Only Position Lap Belt Lap belt must go behind armrest and lie low across your child s hips and thighs Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder belt lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder For Booster You Need to Adjust ...

Page 15: ...w section 3 Level Indicator s Bubble in the Blue Zone B Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders C Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits D Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder E Review section 6 Rear Facing Installation ...

Page 16: ...top 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 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits D Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder E Review section 6 Forward Facing Installation B A D E C ...

Page 17: ...p Belt Only Review section 6 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 6 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders Review section 6 Booster Installation ...

Page 18: ...rantee 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 instructions in this instruction manual to ensure the steps below are performed correctly ...

Page 19: ... 18 kg SHOULD be rear facing Forward Facing with 5 Point Harness 22 40 lb 10 18 kg and can sit upright unassisted CAN be forward facing 40 65 lb 18 30 kg SHOULD be forward facing Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap Shoulder Seat Belt 40 65 lb 18 1 30 kg CAN be in booster mode Over 65 lb 30 kg MUST be in booster mode Check your state laws and the AAP NHTSA recommendations See page 24 40 lb 18 1 kg ...

Page 20: ...s 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 19520 9901 or call 1 800 345 4109 or register online at www gracobaby com carseatregistration For recall information call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 o...

Page 21: ...t 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 contact us please have your product s model number and date of manufacture ready so that we may help you efficiently These numbers can be found on a sticker on the back side of your car seat For additiona...

Page 22: ...rd 213 for use in motor vehicles This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft only when used with the internal harness system For rear facing installation see section 3 C and 9 C Lap Belt Installation For forward facing installation see section 4 C and 9 C Lap Belt Installation but do not use top tether This child restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft when used as a booster seat ...

Page 23: ...le s interior during a sudden stop or crash 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 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT 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 f...

Page 24: ...y reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat After reaching the maximum forward facing weight or height they also recommend that children 4 feet 9 inches 145 cm tall or under should ride in a belt positioning booster seat Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is properly routed as shown in this manual Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely N...

Page 25: ... or ejection 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 vehicle seat belt and LATCH strap at the same time when using the car seat Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft According to the AAP these infants ...

Page 26: ...2 Features 26 2 A Car Seat Features A B C E F G H I J K L M N O P D ...

Page 27: ... Support D Shoulder Belt Guide E Harness Covers F Chest Clip G Harness Strap H Harness Buckle I Buckle Strap J Cup Holder K Body Support L Harness Adjuster Lever Under the Seat Pad M On The GoTM Recline Handle N Rear Facing Belt Path O Base P Harness Adjustment Strap ...

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

Page 29: ...r Belt Path D Forward Facing Belt Lock Off E Forward Facing Belt Path F Rear Facing Belt Path G LATCH Bar H LATCH Strap I Recline Foot J Rear Facing Belt Lock Off K LATCH Adjuster L LATCH Storage Compartment M InRightTM LATCH N LATCH Storage Door N Seat Underside ...

Page 30: ...2 Features 30 A D C E B B B ...

Page 31: ...2 Features 31 A Tether Strap B RapidRemoveTM Clips C Tether Adjuster D Tether Storage Bar E Recline Foot ...

Page 32: ...o side and front to back Check the rear facing level indicator to make sure the car seat is level with the ground Harness straps must be at or just below the top of child s shoulders and chest clip must be at armpit level Infants who weigh less than 22 lb 10 kg MUST be rear facing DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped and ...

Page 33: ... reach the maximum rear facing height or weight rating for their car seat This car seat can remain rear facing up to 40 lb 18 kg When reading the level indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Use corrected age for preemies If the bubble is entirely under the blue line the restraint is level for infants 0 months in age If the bubble is not completely under the blue lines the child restraint is NO...

Page 34: ...Store top tether hook as shown 2 Rotate the Recline Foot Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat into the rear facing position marked with a blue label The recline foot is secure when it clicks into place 3 4 5 Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco Recline N Ride Car Seat product page to view the installation video Click ...

Page 35: ...ear facing belt path 4 From the Bottom of the Seat Open the LATCH Storage Door and Remove the InRightTM LATCH Connectors from Storage Location 5 Extend the LATCH Strap For easier installation extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap ...

Page 36: ...Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat Push it back until the car seat touches the vehicle seat back Center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors 7 Make Sure the Stability Foot Fully Rests on the Vehicle Seat 8 L 9 10 ...

Page 37: ...ible and not be twisted 9 Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly on the front of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap 10 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is routed 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 Click ...

Page 38: ...at DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped and in a parked position 12 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Bubble must be completely in the blue zone Readjust the incline if needed See section 6 A to secure your child 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 39: ...1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Level Indicator s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 ...

Page 40: ...bottom of the car seat into the rear facing position marked with a blue label The recline foot is secure when it clicks into place 2 Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the rear facing belt path Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco Recline N Ride Car Seat product page to view the installation video Click ...

Page 41: ...om of the seat open the LATCH storage door and slide the LATCH connectors into the storage locations Remove the slack from both straps 4 Place Car Seat Rear Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat Push it back until the car seat touches the vehicle seat back eat ...

Page 42: ...path through both openings marked with a blue label and buckle it The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted 7 Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly on the front of the car seat Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor Review your vehicle s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use ...

Page 43: ...Rear Facing Lockoff While holding tension on the shoulder belt slide the shoulder belt ONLY into the rear facing lockoff ALWAYS use the lockoff on the side OPPOSITE of the buckle Make sure the shoulder belt is past the notch and fully inside the lockoff ...

Page 44: ...off tighten and re insert the shoulder belt into the lockoff 10 Choose One of the Four Recline Positions The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car seat DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped and in a parked position 11 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Bubble must be completely in the b...

Page 45: ...1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Level Indicator s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 ...

Page 46: ...t should not move at the forward facing belt path more than 1 2 5 cm from side to side front to back DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped and in a parked position Make sure the recline foot is in the forward facing position When forward facing the harness covers MUST be used if the child weighs less than 25 lb 11 kg DO NO...

Page 47: ...they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat and after reaching the maximum forward facing weight or height that children 4 feet 9 inches 145 cm tall or under should ride in a belt positioning booster seat This car seat can remain forward facing using the built in harness system for children up to 65 lb 30 kg or 49 125 cm Do not install with the LATCH system for a chil...

Page 48: ...se 1 Rotate the Recline Foot Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward facing position marked with an orange label The recline foot is secure when it clicks into place 2 3 4 Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco Recline N Ride Car Seat product page to view the installation video Click ...

Page 49: ...om Storage Location Unhook tether and lay it in the seat 3 Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward facing belt path 4 Move the LATCH strap See section 8 A to move the LATCH connectors to the forward facing position ...

Page 50: ... of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 6 A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on the Vehicle Seat A small amount of overhang is acceptable At minimum the area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle seat The line on the car seat base marks the maximum amount of overhang allowed 7 8 ...

Page 51: ...er installation extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap 8 Connect InRightTM LATCH Connectors to Vehicle s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted Click ...

Page 52: ...H Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap 10 Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location Click ...

Page 53: ...side to side and front to back If the seat moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough See section 6 A to secure your child 13 Choose One of the Four Recline Positions The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car seat DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped and in a parked position 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 54: ...ect 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 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 ...

Page 55: ...oot Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward facing position marked with an orange label The recline foot is secure when it clicks into place Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco Recline N Ride Car Seat product page to view the installation video Click ...

Page 56: ...cations Remove the slack from both straps See section 8 B to move and store the InRightTM LATCH connectors 3 Unhook Top 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 as possible on the vehicle seat 5 6 ...

Page 57: ...at A small amount of overhang is acceptable At minimum the area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle seat The line on the car seat base marks the maximum amount of overhang allowed 6 Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward facing belt path ...

Page 58: ...it The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted 8 Insert the Shoulder Belt into the Forward Facing Lockoff Open tab on shoulder belt lockoff as shown Insert ONLY the vehicle shoulder belt into the shoulder belt lock off Make sure to ALWAYS use the lock off on the side OPPOSITE of the buckle Review your vehicle s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use ...

Page 59: ... Press down firmly in the center of the car seat Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor 10 Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 11 Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack Click ...

Page 60: ...o back If the seat moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough See section 6 A to secure your child 13 Choose One of the Four Recline Positions The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car seat DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped and in a parked position 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 61: ...ect 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 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 ...

Page 62: ... s neck and edge of shoulder Never use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child Make sure the recline foot is in the forward facing position The car seat MUST be in the most upright position when being used in booster mode DO NOT recline the car seat while in booster mode DO NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the child s arm or back DO NOT allow child to slouch or slide down in the boos...

Page 63: ... If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use a different car seat The AAP and NHTSA recommend that 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 and after reaching the maximum forward facing weight or height that children 4 feet 9 inches 145 cm tall...

Page 64: ...64 1 Store The Harness System A Loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible B Raise the headrest to the highest position C and D Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap 5 B Install Booster B A C D E F P G ...

Page 65: ...f the car seat rotate the metal retainer to the side in order to push it through slot easier F Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown Store the harness buckle inside the LATCH storage compartment G Remove Harness Covers Head support Body Support and Save for Future Use F E G ...

Page 66: ... Seat Pad Undo the two snaps on the upper seat pad and move the harness straps behind the seat pad flap Refasten the two snaps I Lift Up the Lower Seat Pad Lift the lower seat pad to expose the car seat shell H I J S I o K R 2 U F L ...

Page 67: ...ster 67 J K J Store the Harness Insert chest clip pieces and buckle tongues in storage areas on each side of seat K Replace the Seat Pad 2 Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat ...

Page 68: ...of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 4 A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on the Vehicle Seat A small amount of overhang is acceptable At minimum the area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle seat The line on the car seat base marks the maximum amount of overhang allowed ...

Page 69: ...rfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles If the LATCH interferes with the vehicle seat belts or if the chosen seating position does not have LATCH you MUST store the LATCH strap Store top tether hook as shown See section 8 B to move and store the InRightTM LATCH connectors Always secure car seat with LATCH or a vehicle seat belt even when unoccupied In a crash an unsecured car seat can injure ...

Page 70: ...he LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pull out on the strap 7 Connect InRightTM LATCH Connectors to Vehicle s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted 8 Tighten the LATCH Strap Remove the slack Click ...

Page 71: ...ster 71 9 Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 10 Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack Click ...

Page 72: ...side to side and front to back If the seat moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough See section 6 B to secure your child 12 Adjust the Car Seat to the Most Upright Position Make sure to align the arrows on the green booster labels The car seat MUST be in the most upright position when being used in booster mode 13 ...

Page 73: ...5 Booster 73 d n 13 Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6 B to secure your child ...

Page 74: ...lip and the buckle strap C Place harness straps off to the sides A B WARNING In cold weather do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the 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 coat on backwards after buckling ...

Page 75: ...hild s Shoulders and Buckle You will hear a click when buckle tongues are securely attached Pull up on each buckle tongue to make sure it is securely attached 2 Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back Click ...

Page 76: ...elow the child s shoulders and top of head must be at least 1 2 5 cm below the headrest harness adjustment handle Forward Facing Harness straps must be at 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 button and lift or lower headrest for the proper harness height ...

Page 77: ...he one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child 7 To Adjust Buckle Strap Fully recline the car seat from bottom of car seat rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier 8 Pull Buckle Strap from Child Restraint as Shown ...

Page 78: ...6 Securing Child 78 9 Insert Metal 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 ...

Page 79: ... 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 pushing the chest clip down Do this to both sides Click ...

Page 80: ...ou are not able to pinch 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 child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position ...

Page 81: ...e Chest Clip to Child s Armpit Level 15 Check Tightness Again Tighten More if Needed The harness covers MUST be used if the child weighs less than 25 lb 11 kg DO NOT use the harness covers with a child weighing more than 40 lb 18 kg ...

Page 82: ...ter seat The car seat MUST be in the most upright position when being used in booster mode DO NOT recline the car seat while in booster mode 2 Thread Vehicle s Shoulder Belt Into Seat Belt Guide in the Headrest 6 B Securing Child Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat ...

Page 83: ...goes behind the armrests and lies low across your child s hips 4 Raise or Lower Headrest Press the adjustment button and lift or lower headrest Vehicle seat s shoulder belt should be centered between the child s neck and edge of shoulder Raise or lower the headrest to change the shoulder belt location on the child ...

Page 84: ...ecuring Child 84 Is Everything Correct Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Centered Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders ...

Page 85: ...ove undo the fastening strips and remove When forward facing the harness covers MUST be used if the child weighs less than 25 lb 11 kg DO NOT use the harness covers with a child weighing more than 40 lb 18 kg 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 7 A Accessorie...

Page 86: ...Use only in the rear facing mode To install thread the head support straps through the headrest and use the fastening strips to connect the straps together To remove undo the fastening strips and pull the straps out of the headrest ...

Page 87: ...pen the LATCH Storage Door and Remove the InRightTM LATCH Connectors from Storage Location 2 Pull the InRightTM LATCH Connectors Out Move the InRightTM LATCH connectors over to the left side of the seat towards the grey bar 8 A Moving the LATCH Strap ...

Page 88: ...e the car seat to fully expose the forward facing belt path 4 Move the LATCH strap Slide the LATCH belt and connectors up along the grey bar to the forward facing belt path 5 Route the LATCH Strap Route the LATCH strap through the forward facing belt path ...

Page 89: ... 1 Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward facing belt path 2 Pull the InRightTM LATCH Connectors Out Pull the right InRightTM LATCH connector out of the forward facing belt path toward the left side of the seat ...

Page 90: ...facing belt path 4 Route the LATCH Strap Route the LATCH strap through the rear facing belt path Make sure the strap is flat and not twisted 5 Store the LATCH Straps From the bottom of the seat open the LATCH storage door and slide the InRightTM LATCH connectors into the storage locations Remove the slack from the strap ...

Page 91: ...the InRightTM LATCH connectors from the lower anchors push in on the red buttons and pull them off Top Tether Strap 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 away from tether anchor bar ...

Page 92: ...According to accident statistics the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat The center of the back seat can be the safest during a possible side impact 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 seating positions if any For example sometimes the center rear seat has a lap only v...

Page 93: ...t 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 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 ai...

Page 94: ...ocked mode for use with car seats With some vehicle seat belts this is done with the latchplate with other vehicle seat belts this is done with the retractor Retractor A device that winds up the unused vehicle seat belt It is often hidden inside the panels on the walls of the vehicle or in the vehicle seatback Latch Plate The male end of the seat belt with the silver tongue Seat Bight The crease w...

Page 95: ...ollowing 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 Belts Forward of the Seat Bight Lap Shoulder Belt 3 connections points Can be used in all car seats modes of use Identify Your Seat Belt Type Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals ...

Page 96: ...hes 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 to retract several inches 5 Try to pull the belt all the way out again If it cannot be pulled out it is Switchable If it can still be pulled out freely it is ELR Note Most vehicles manufactured after 1...

Page 97: ...e car seat route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in Slowly pull the 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 slide the seat side to side and front to back The seat should not move more than 1 2 5 cm Note if using ...

Page 98: ... 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 belt gets tight around the car seat Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side to side and front to back The seat should not move more than 1 2 5 cm Sli ...

Page 99: ...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 back into the retractor Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side to side and front to back The seat should not move more than 1 2 5 cm ...

Page 100: ...o order 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 tongue Unbuckle the belt without allowing it to slip Attach locking clip to lap and shoulder belts as shown Rebuckle belt Check that lap belt does not move by pulling hard If belt loosens or leng...

Page 101: ...llation 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 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 through the proper belt path and buckle...

Page 102: ...o seat pad care tag for washing instructions Headrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed headrest pad may be removed for cleaning To remove undo the snaps below the headrest A Next unhook elastic loops from behind the headrest B A B ...

Page 103: ... Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the headrest pad on the headrest RapidRemoveTM Side Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed side pad may be removed for cleaning To remove undo the four snaps on the side pad D C D ...

Page 104: ... delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the side pad on the car seat shell To reattach the side pad first attach the two snaps on the top of the car seat shell E Next insert the edges of the side pad fabric into the six clips found inside the car seat shell lip F Finally attach the four snaps on the side pad D E F F ...

Page 105: ...seat pad may be removed for cleaning To remove undo the two snaps on the lower seat pad G Next pull the lower seat pad out from around the cup holders H Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the lower seat pad on the car seat shell G H ...

Page 106: ...ps or LATCH belt are frayed or heavily soiled contact Customer Service at www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 10 C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps 10 B Cleaning Removable Cup Holders Cup Holders Cup holders may be washed ONLY on the top rack of the dishwasher To remove the cup holders push in the button located underneath the cup holder while pulling up on the cup holder ...

Page 107: ...raint 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 HOUSEHOLD DETERGENTS or LUBRICANTS Shake out excess water and allow to air dry Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a click Re insert the buckle into the same slot it was removed Pull up on buckle s...

Page 108: ...o purchase parts or accessories in the United States please contact us at the following www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 Replacement Parts Store the instruction manual in the pouch under the seat pad ...

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