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Rear-Facing with base

5 lbs-20 lbs

(2.2 kg-9 kg)

and up to  

1 year

MUST BE 

REAR  

FACING

Forward-Facing with base

40 lbs-65 lbs

(18.1 kg-29.5 kg)

MAX HEIGHT  

50” (127 cm)

Shoulders are 

BELOW

 top harness 

slot position

Booster WITHOUT Base

30 lbs-65 lbs

(13.6 kg-29.5 kg)

 IF 

Shoulders are 

ABOVE

 top 

harness slot position

65 lbs-100 lbs

(29.5 kg-45 kg)

MAX HEIGHT

57” (145 CM)

Top of ears are 

BELOW

 

top of booster seat

6.0 Height & 

W

eight Limits

FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER 
APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SIZE MAY  
INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR 

DEATH. 

Instructions for the use of this child restraint differ greatly depending on 

the size of your child. Be sure you are using the child restraint in the correct mode 
and with the correct features for your child.

20 lbs-40 lbs

(9 kg-18.1 kg) 

and

Top of head  

AT LEAST 1”  

(2.54 cm) 

BELOW  

top of 

head support

20 lbs-39 lbs

(9 kg-17.7 kg)

At least 1 year 

old and can  

sit upright 

unassisted

approx. 3-10 years

Summary of Contents for SMART SEAT PD163434A

Page 1: ...ISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Child Restraint Owner s Manual READ THIS MANUAL Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in th...

Page 2: ...ures 5 1 Child Restraint 5 2 Base 6 0 Height and Weight Limitations 6 1 Rear Facing with base 6 2 Forward Facing with base 6 3 Booster WITHOUT base 7 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 7...

Page 3: ...0 Using Recline 18 0 Securing Child in Child Restraint 18 1 Placing Child in Child Restraint 18 2 Check Harness System 18 3 Adjusting Head Support Harness Straps 19 0 Booster Installation 19 1 Storing...

Page 4: ...A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG If an air bag inflates it can hit the child and child restraint with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child Check vehicle owner...

Page 5: ...can result in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash EVEN IF USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT seems easy to figure out on your own it is very important to READ THE OWNER S MANU...

Page 6: ...CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED YOU MUST READ your vehicle owner s manual on child restraint use REAR FACING child restraint must be properly leveled Too reclined can re...

Page 7: ...increased risk of suffering breathing or other difficulties in a child restraint If your child has special needs we recommend that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your child and re...

Page 8: ...injury or death DO NOT use child restraint if it is damaged or missing parts DO NOT use a cut frayed or damaged child restraint harness vehicle seat belt or LATCH belts NEVER LEAVE A CHILD RESTRAINT a...

Page 9: ...ot know DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers THE CHILD RESTRAINT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN Always touch the surface of any me...

Page 10: ...postcard attached to the harness and mail it today Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the rest...

Page 11: ...t we may help you efficiently These numbers can be found on a label on the child restraint USA 1 800 345 4109 or www gracobaby com Call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TT...

Page 12: ...and lock knob H 4 0 Assembly 4 2 Attaching Cupholder 4 1 Attaching LATCH Storage Compartment P D159905A NEVER use without LATCH storage compartment or cupholder attached NEVER place sharp or pointed...

Page 13: ...A B D E F G H C CLICK CLICK...

Page 14: ...A B C D E F G H I J K M N Q P O L 5 0 Features 5 1 Child Restraint...

Page 15: ...h the vehicle seat belt or LATCH a tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q Harness slots Harness buckle Crotch strap Cupholder Harness release lever Harn...

Page 16: ...R S T U W Y Z X 5 0 Features 5 2 BASE V NOTE Only use base with Smart Seat All In One Carseat...

Page 17: ...H may ONLY be used IN PLACE of vehicle belt if vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points Please refer to vehicle owner s manual for LATCH in vehicles R S T U V W X Y Z Vehicle belt LATCH path Child...

Page 18: ...re BELOW top of booster seat 6 0 Height Weight Limits FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Instructions for the...

Page 19: ...cs recommends that children should be at least one year of age before being positioned forward facing They also recommend that the child should ride rear facing as long as possible or to the extent pe...

Page 20: ...o are capable of sitting upright unassisted may be forward facing If unable to sit upright unassisted use rear facing when below 40 lbs Toddlers 40 to 65 lbs 18 1 to 29 5 kg and up to 50 inches 127 cm...

Page 21: ...MUST lie across child s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positioned low on the child s hips Child s ears are BELOW top of head support If tops of ears are above top of head suppor...

Page 22: ...vehicle seat must face forward Do not use child restraints on rear facing or side facing vehicle seats IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Some seat...

Page 23: ...afe to use If you are unsure consult your vehicle owner s manual or call Graco Children s Products Inc at 1 800 345 4109 THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT IF the seat lo...

Page 24: ...ned by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down hard on the child restraint 7 5 With or Without Built in Harness Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor ALR The a...

Page 25: ...CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF the following unsafe belt systems if your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points Please refer to the vehicle owners manual for LATCH locations NEVER...

Page 26: ...Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold child restraint Check vehicle owner s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation r...

Page 27: ...This child restraint with LATCH can also be used in vehicle seating positions equipped with ISOFIX Newer vehicles have one or more seating positions with LATCH anchor points If vehicle is equipped wi...

Page 28: ...H anchors Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds 21 7 kg Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points Vehicle Seat Crease Typical seat in a passenger ve...

Page 29: ...oints are defined as 11 inches from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of another LATCH anchor If allowed by your Vehicle Owners Manual the center seating position maybe used if the anchor s...

Page 30: ...upright enough to allow room for the child restraint When using the vehicle seat belts to install the base the lock off is ALWAYS used to secure both belts of the lap or lap shoulder belt 1 Position b...

Page 31: ...H Lap Belt I Lap Shoulder Belt A C D B E F G Vehicle Belt...

Page 32: ...vehicle seat slide back until top of base contacts seat back Make sure that base bottom remains flat on the vehicle seat E 7 Tighten LATCH by pushing down hard on the center of the base and pulling th...

Page 33: ...B C F G D A H E...

Page 34: ...wn H 5 If you see the red flags up in the child restraint seating area F and you see the unlock symbol I then seat is not secured to base 6 Check seat is secure by moving front to back and left to rig...

Page 35: ...G E C B H LOCKED I UNLOCKED J...

Page 36: ...t to base E You will see lock symbols in windows on side of base as shown H 5 If you see the red flags up in the child restraint seating area F and you see the unlock symbol I then seat is not secured...

Page 37: ...G E C B Tether H LOCKED I UNLOCKED...

Page 38: ...icle is not equipped with a tether anchor it may be possible to install one Contact your vehicle dealership for the proper anchor location and installation NOTE TETHER NOT TO BE USED IN REAR FACING MO...

Page 39: ...seat as shown A Pull loose end of adjustment strap to remove any slack Roll loose end of adjustment strap up and secure with a rubber band To store LATCH belt insert into LATCH storage compartment on...

Page 40: ...Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked To unbuckle Press red button and pull tongues out of buckle G 15 4 Crotch Strap Choose the crotch strap position that is closest to but not under your chi...

Page 41: ...A B C D E F G H I Bottom of child restraint Bottom of child restraint Bottom of child restraint Bottom of child restraint...

Page 42: ...ever allow body support to bunch or fold behind child 1 Make sure chest clip and harness are open 2 Place body support behind harness as shown in A 3 Pull crotch strap through matching slot in body su...

Page 43: ...lbs Harness covers must be used in rear facing mode Always make sure shoulder straps are properly positioned on shoulders Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest cli...

Page 44: ...straint A 2 Bubble in level indicator C must be fully between the two lines D E is not level 3 Vehicle must be on level ground and child in child restraint when checking level indicator NOTE Level ind...

Page 45: ...F D F A C E B NOT LEVEL NOT LEVEL REAR FACING FORWARD FACING...

Page 46: ...d s body into an unnatural position 6 SAFETY CHECK a MAKE SURE the top of the child s head is at least 1 2 54 cm below the top of the infant restraint b CHECK that harness straps are not twisted c CHE...

Page 47: ...Chest Clip Buckle Harness adjustment strap A B C D E F...

Page 48: ...hat does not interfere with buckling the harness FORWARD FACING 20 65 lbs 9 1 29 5 kg and at least one year old Harness straps head support must be in one of the top 4 height positions at or above sho...

Page 49: ...ed adjustment handle A on top of seat and pull head support up until it snaps into one of the 6 height positions To lower squeeze red adjustment handle and push head support down CHECK to make sure it...

Page 50: ...h to back of head support pad with hook and loop tape B 3 Disconnect snaps on seat cover C 4 Move harness straps behind seat cover D 5 Disconnect snaps or hook and loop tape on certain models and move...

Page 51: ...B C D E F G H I A Bottom of child restraint...

Page 52: ...ifferent child restraint system DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of the armrests E Vehicle seat head support should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat F The front of booster s...

Page 53: ...A B C D E F G H I...

Page 54: ...seat with child s back flat against back of booster seat 4 Position lap shoulder belt through shoulder belt guide C not underneath shoulder belt guide Fasten buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to...

Page 55: ...Armrest Lap belt Shoulder belt A B C D E...

Page 56: ...ly Squeeze the red adjustment handle B on top of seat and pull head support up until it snaps into one of the 4 height positions To lower squeeze red adjustment handle and push head support down CHECK...

Page 57: ...20 1 Adjusting Armrest Armrest can be adjusted by pushing up or down on it A 20 0 Additional Information A...

Page 58: ...from seat as indicated in A and B 3 Pull off cover taking care around the lock knobs recline handle level indicator and cup holder 4 Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO...

Page 59: ...ergents Harness straps and LATCH straps spot clean with damp sponge Do not immerse the straps in water Doing so may weaken the straps Buckle should fasten with a click if not rinse buckle with warm wa...

Page 60: ...tion in the United States please contact us at the following www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 Store instruction manual in the space provided on back of seat ALL IN ONE CARSEAT ALL IN ONE CARSEAT 21...

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