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How to Lock Your Lap/Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt

Sliding Latch Plate 

and Switchable 

Retractor

A latch plate that slides 

freely on the belt webbing 

and cannot, by itself, hold 

the belt snug around a car 

seat.
When installing the car seat 

base, 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 base 

or seat at the belt path and 

slide side to side and front 

to back. The base or seat 

should not move more than 

1” (2.5 cm).

Note:

 With the vehicle seat belt in 

this locking mode, all the tension is 

upwards in the shoulder belt.  This 

may start to tilt your car seat base 

sideways when rear-facing. If this 

happens, use a locking clip instead of 

switching the retractor.  See Sliding 

Latch Plate and ELR Retractor.

Note:

 When using the base, you do 

not need to switch the retractor. The 

lock-off locks the seat belt.

Summary of Contents for SNUGRIDE SNUGFIT 35

Page 1: ...THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand...

Page 2: ...ment 3 C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt Important Pages 4 11 Features Pages 12 17 Rear Facing Use Pages 18 35 2 A Car seat base Features 2 B Remove Car Seat from Base 2 C Attach Car Seat to...

Page 3: ...formation Pages 36 46 4 A Additional Lower Anchor Attachment Information 4 B How to Remove Lower Anchor Attachment 4 C Unsafe Vehicle Seats 4 D Vehicle Seat Belts Care Cleaning Page 47 5 A Lower Ancho...

Page 4: ...vehicle seat belt OR the lower anchor attachment system Both are equally safe to use DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME The best seating location for this infant car seat base is one that Is recommended...

Page 5: ...elt or Lap Only Seat Belt Review section 3 B of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual Review section 3 C of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual Lower Anchor Attachment System Lower ancho...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...or on the date label located on the back of the car seat base In the U S A please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts use or maintenance When you c...

Page 8: ...omplete history of the product We also advise against purchasing a car seat second hand Car seat base s Useful Life Protect vehicle seat Use a car seat mat towel or thin blanket under and behind car s...

Page 9: ...ut proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint s labels can result in child striking the vehicle s i...

Page 10: ...vehicle seat belt or lower anchor attachment that is properly routed as shown in this manual Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat...

Page 11: ...ehicle seat belt to secure car seat lower anchor attachment connectors must be stored Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strang...

Page 12: ...eatures A C A Car Seat Base Lock B SnugLock Lock Off C SnugLock Lock Off Release Lever D Level Indicator E Instruction Manual and Lower Anchor Attachment Storage F Anti Rebound Bar G Base Recline Leve...

Page 13: ...base Push down on the front of the car seat You will hear a click when it is locked Pull up on the front corners of the seat to make sure it is locked 2 B Remove Car Seat from Base To Remove Car Seat...

Page 14: ...Squeeze the base recline lever and lower the base to retract the foot Check the level indicator for appropriate install See Next Page When the foot is completely extended and the level indicator is n...

Page 15: ...emies If the bubble is entirely under the light blue line the restraint is level for infants 0 months in age If the bubble is entirely under the dark blue line the restraint is level for a child 3 mon...

Page 16: ...ng locations Review section 4 for additional information Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed Be sure to check your vehicle owner s manual for all available...

Page 17: ...Lower Anchor Attachment or Seat Belt This car seat base can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the lower anchor attachment system Both systems are equally safe to use D...

Page 18: ...lower anchor attachment strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear facing belt path marked with a blue label Install this base tightly in your vehicle The base should not move at the belt p...

Page 19: ...hould ride rear facing as long as possible until they reach the maximum rear facing height or weight rating for their car seat Graco convertible and all in one car seats have higher rear facing limits...

Page 20: ...e 1 Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat Push it back until the anti rebound bar touches the vehicle seat back Center the base between the lower lower anchor...

Page 21: ...Anchor Attachment Connectors from Storage Location Open the lower anchor attachment storage door and pull out the lower anchor attachment strap Close the Door 3 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Push in the...

Page 22: ...nchor attachment strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap 4 Route the Lower Anchor Attachment Strap through the Rear Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Outline...

Page 23: ...T be on level ground To recline review section 2 D 8 Connect Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors to Vehicle s Lower Lower Anchor Attachment Anchors Lower anchor attachment strap should lay as flat as p...

Page 24: ...the lower anchor attachment strap to remove all the slack Do not pull on the strap with excessive force Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off CLICK 10 Close the SnugLock Loc...

Page 25: ...and handle until you hear a click Test to make sure the car seat is attached by pulling up on the front corners of car seat 11 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base at the belt path push and...

Page 26: ...3 Rear Facing 26 13 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint 3 months meses 0 months meses...

Page 27: ...3 Rear Facing 27 Is Everything Correct Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Base Does Not Move More Than 1 2 5 cm At The Belt Path With Vehicle On Level Ground Check the Level Indicator...

Page 28: ...Anchor Attachment Strap Open the storage door and insert the lower anchor attachment strap as shown Close the storage door 2 Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle...

Page 29: ...ing 29 4 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground To recline review section 2 D 3 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Push in the release lever and open the lock off 3 months meses 0 mon...

Page 30: ...ad the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt through the rear facing belt path marked with a blue label and buckle it The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted 6 Make sure the str...

Page 31: ...n the shoulder belt to remove the slack Do not pull on the strap with excessive force 8 Close the SnugLock Lock Off Push down on the arm until the you hear the latch click CLICK Keep hands away from t...

Page 32: ...ear Facing 32 9 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base where the seat belt is and push and pull the base from side to side and front to back If the base moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight eno...

Page 33: ...ttach Car Seat to Base Place car seat into the base Push down on the front of the car seat and handle until you hear a click Test to make sure the car seat is attached by pulling up on the front corne...

Page 34: ...3 Rear Facing 34 11 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint 3 months meses 0 months meses...

Page 35: ...3 Rear Facing 35 Is Everything Correct Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Base Does Not Move More Than 1 2 5 cm At The Belt Path With Vehicle On Level Ground Check the Level Indicator...

Page 36: ...r anchor attachment system Both systems are equally safe to use DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME The lower anchor attachment system allows you to securely attach your car seat base in your car without...

Page 37: ...ation 37 4 B How to Remove Lower Anchor Attachment 1 Push Gray Button In While Pulling on Lower Anchor Attachment Strap to Loosen 2 Press and Hold Lower Anchor Attachment Release Button 3 Pull Away Fr...

Page 38: ...Belts This car seat base can be installed using a vehicle seat belt To do this you will need to change the seat belt to a locked mode for use with car seats With some vehicle seat belts this is done...

Page 39: ...le or in the vehicle seat back Latch Plate The male end of the seat belt with the silver tongue Seat Crease The crease where the vehicle seat back and seat bottom meet Identify Your Seat Belt Type The...

Page 40: ...seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat base Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Lap Belt or Should...

Page 41: ...ready to install your car seat base 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 You may hear some clicking sound...

Page 42: ...Then as you pull the vehicle seat belt tight feed all the slack back into the retractor Grab the sides of the base or seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back The base or seat sh...

Page 43: ...the car seat base 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 base or car seat Grab the...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...belt To obtain 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 st...

Page 46: ...at the lap belt gets tight around the car seat base Sewn On Latch Plate and ALR Retractor Slowly pull the lap belt all the way out Route the vehicle seat lap belt through the proper belt path and buck...

Page 47: ...wash only with mild soap and damp cloth DO NOT IMMERSE THE LOWER ANCHOR ATTACHMENT STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps If lower anchor attachment strap are frayed or heavily soiled contact C...

Page 48: ...s 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 in the storage compartment where the instruction...

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