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4 Securing

Child

4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child

1. Loosen Harness

Straps

Push down on the

harness release lever

while pulling out on the

harness straps at the

chest clip.

2. Release the Chest

Clip

Squeeze the chest clip

release buttons and pull

apart.

Summary of Contents for SnugRide SnugLock 30

Page 1: ...4 30 lbs and up to 30 In three easy steps you can feel confident you ve got a secure install with the unique SnugLock Technology The base with its 4 position recline and easy to read level indicator helps eliminate installation guesswork Click Connect technology provides a secure one step attachment to all Graco Click Connect strollers making it easy to create a custom travel system that best fits...

Page 2: ...A secure install in 3 quick easy steps 1 2 3 ...

Page 3: ... is easy to use to help secure your child A convenient compartment stores both the UAS connectors and manual when not in use SnugLock base technology features a hassle free 3 step installation The adjustable base has 4 recline positions that lets you customize fit to your vehicle The 4 position recline base and easy to read level indicator helps eliminate installation guesswork ...

Page 4: ...s system Graco knows that safety is your number one priority when choosing a car seat for your most precious cargo The Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 Infant Car Seat undergoes rigorous safety testing so it s no wonder parents feel confident and secure when they fasten a Graco 5 point harness around their little one SafeSeat Engineering is a series of testing protocols developed by Graco Car Seat Engin...

Page 5: ...n this manual and the warnings on the car seat FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE www gracobaby ca NWL0000697195B 11 18 Read This Instruction Manual INFANT CAR SEAT SNUGRIDE SNUGLOCK 30 ...

Page 6: ... 2 D Adjusting Carry Handle 2 E Recline the Base 2 F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 2 G Choosing UAS or Seat Belt 2 H What Is UAS 3 A Rear Facing Checklist 3 B Install With Base With UAS Strap 3 C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt 3 D Install Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt Important Pages 4 13 Features Pages 14 23 Rear Facing Use Pages 24 45 ...

Page 7: ...t 4 D Removing Child Securing Child Pages 46 58 Carrier Use Pages 59 60 Vehicle Information Pages 61 71 6 A Additional UAS Information 6 B How to Remove UAS 6 C Unsafe Vehicle Seats 6 D Vehicle Seat Belts Accessories Page 72 73 Care Cleaning Pages 74 78 8 A Cleaning Seat Pad 8 B Cleaning Buckle ...

Page 8: ...eat belt OR the Universal Anchorage System UAS Both are equally safe to use DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME This infant car seat carrier can be installed without the base in your vehicle using only the vehicle seat belt UAS is not available to install the carrier The best seating location for this infant car seat is one that Is recommended by your vehicle owner s manual and Results in a secure in...

Page 9: ...eat belts that can be used Lap Shoulder Seat Belt 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 When Installing Carrier Vehicle Seat Belt There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used Lap Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt Review section 3 D of this manual AND your vehicle...

Page 10: ...e car seat to fit your child You Need To Adjust Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them Review section 4 B Harness Tightness If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps it is tight enough Review section 4 C Harness Height Harness straps at or just below the child s shoulders Review section 4 A ...

Page 11: ... cm 1 in At The Belt Path Review section 3 Car Seat Level to Ground Review sections 2 E and 3 Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Review section 2 C Cannot Pinch Harness Harness straps at or just below the child s shoulders Review section 4 C Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 4 C ...

Page 12: ...ll Industries Canada Inc P O Box 20090 Oaktown Plaza Oakville ON L6K 3Y7 or call 1 800 345 4109 For recall information call the Customer Service in Canada at www gracobaby ca or at 1 800 345 4109 Register This Child Restraint Your child s safety depends on you No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death Even if...

Page 13: ...it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat 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 underside of your infant restraint www gracobaby ca ...

Page 14: ...d for use in aircraft Aircraft Installation STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture Look for date of manufacture label on back of the car seat Graco Children s Products Inc advises against loaning or passing along a car seat unless you know the complete history of the product We also advise against purchasing a car seat second hand Car Seat s Useful Life Pr...

Page 15: ...ult in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash 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 force and cause serious injury or death to your child Review your vehicle owner s manual for more information about air bags and car seat use If your...

Page 16: ... 8 14 kg 4 30 lb Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or UAS 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 If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely read Vehicle Seat Belts section 6 D and your vehicle owner s manua...

Page 17: ...when sleeping Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle Rear facing car seat must be properly leveled Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties Never attach two UAS hooks to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer Do not use both the vehicle seat belt and UAS strap at the ...

Page 18: ...ures A B E A Carry Handle B Canopy C Body Support D Handle Adjustment Buttons E Harness Covers F Rear Facing Belt Path When Used Without Base D G Harness Release Lever Under Pad H Harness Adjustment Strap I Removable Base H F G C D I ...

Page 19: ...2 Features 15 B J K J Car Seat Shell K Base Release Lever L Chest Clip M Harness Straps N Buckle Tongues O Buckle P Buckle Strap L M N O P ...

Page 20: ...2 Features 16 A B D F C A Base Release Lever B Harness Strap Slots C Locking Clip D Harness Straps E Buckle Metal Clip F Splitter Plate G Carrier Level To Ground Line when used without base 16 E ...

Page 21: ...N H Car Seat Base Lock I Recline Level Indicator J Base Rear Facing Belt Path K SnugLock Lock Off L SnugLock Lock Off Release Lever M Instruction Manual and UAS Strap Storage N Base Recline Lever O Base Recline Foot 17 O I L ...

Page 22: ...wn on the front and back of the car seat You will hear a click when it is locked Pull up on the front and back corners of the seat to make sure it is locked 2 B Remove Car Seat from Base 1 To Remove Car Seat from Base From the back of the car seat squeeze the base release handle and lift the car seat out of the base 2 C Attach Car Seat to Base CLICK 2 1 ...

Page 23: ...locks into position before lifting the carrier 2 D Adjusting Carry Handle 2 Handle Has 4 Positions Rotate handle to any of the 4 locked positions Push and pull the handle to make sure handle is in a locked position Carry handle MUST be upright in position A when carrying Always use position A in the vehicle A C D B ...

Page 24: ... 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 not correct for your child s age you may retract the foot and place a rolled towel under the foot until the indicator shows correctly ...

Page 25: ...in the smaller area between the black lines the restraint is level for infants 0 months in age If blue indicator is in the larger partially notched area the restraint is level for a child 3 months in age If any blue appears outside the black lines the child restraint is NOT level You must adjust your recline position 0 Months 3 Months ...

Page 26: ...ction 6 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 seating positions 2 F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location NEVER place this child restraint rear facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag In the event there is no back seat review your vehicle owner...

Page 27: ... s owner manual for exact location and use Review section 6 for additional information Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Typical seat in a passenger vehicle Other vehicle types may have different anchor locations Vehicle Seat Bight 2 G Choosing UAS or Seat Belts This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the UAS system Both systems are equally safe to use DO NOT...

Page 28: ...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 belt path more than 2 5 cm 1 in from side to side and front to back Make sure to check the level indicator or level line for proper recline Harness straps must be at or just below the top of child s shoulders and chest clip must be at armpit level UAS Strap Vehicle Lap S...

Page 29: ...you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed before you and your infant leave the hospital NEVER place this child restraint rear facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag Children are safer riding rear facing and should ride rear facing as long as possible until they reach the maximum rear facing height or w...

Page 30: ...1 Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back Center the base between the lower UAS anchors If allowed by your Vehicle Owner s Manual the center seating position may be used if the anchor spacing is 28 cm 11 in or greater ...

Page 31: ...3 Rear Facing 27 2 Remove the UAS Hooks from Storage Location Open the UAS storage door and pull out the UAS strap Close the Door 3 Open the SnugLock Arm Push in the release lever and open the lock off ...

Page 32: ...gh the Rear Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label 4 Extend the UAS Strap Extend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap 6 Make sure the strap is threaded above the notches near the lock off ...

Page 33: ... Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground To recline review section 2 E 8 Attach UAS Hooks to Vehicle s Lower UAS Anchors UAS strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted Do not attach the hook upside down 0 Months 3 Months ...

Page 34: ...of the base while pulling on the free end of the UAS strap to remove all the slack Do not pull on the strap with excessive force 10 Close the SnugLock Arm Close the lock off until you hear a click CLICK Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off ...

Page 35: ...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 pull the base from side to side and front to back If the base moves less than 2 5 cm 1 in it is tight enough CLICK ...

Page 36: ...3 Rear Facing 32 13 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Recheck the level indicator with child in the child restraint See section 4 C to secure your child 0 Months 3 Months ...

Page 37: ... Everything Correct Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits Base Does Not Move More Than 2 5 cm 1 in At The Belt Path With Vehicle On Level Ground Check the Level Indicator ...

Page 38: ... Strap Open the storage door and insert the UAS strap as shown 2 Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back 3 Open the SnugLock Arm Push in the release lever and open the lock off ...

Page 39: ... be on level ground To recline review section 2 E 5 Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread 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 0 Months 3 Months ...

Page 40: ... on the top of the base while pulling on the shoulder belt to remove the slack Do not pull on the strap with excessive force Review your vehicle owner s manual for vehicle seat belt use 6 Make sure the vehicle seat belt is threaded above the notches near the lock off ...

Page 41: ...ar a click Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off 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 2 5 cm 1 in it is tight enough CLICK ...

Page 42: ...Attach 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 corners of car seat CLICK ...

Page 43: ...3 Rear Facing 39 11 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Recheck the level indicator with child seat See section 4 C to secure your child 0 Months 3 Months ...

Page 44: ... Everything Correct Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits Base Does Not Move More Than 2 5 cm 1 in At The Belt Path With Vehicle On Level Ground Check the Level Indicator ...

Page 45: ... seat Push it back until the front of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back Check the rear facing level line The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground If needed rolled towels may be placed under the base at the vehicle seat crease until the level line is level with the ground 1 Secure Child In the Car Seat See Section 4 ...

Page 46: ...ot be twisted If your shoulder belt is long enough you may route the shoulder belt behind the seat as shown 4 Lock 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 sound Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked If not review your car s owner manual and section 6 D ...

Page 47: ...h and push down Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor 6 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the car seat where the seat belt is and push and pull the car seat from side to side and front to back If the car seat moves less than 2 5 cm 1 in it is tight enough ...

Page 48: ...ide of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat bight until the level line is level with the ground ...

Page 49: ...3 Rear Facing 45 Is Everything Correct Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 2 5 cm 1 in At The Belt Path Car Seat Level to Ground ...

Page 50: ...djust Harness to Fit Child 1 Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip 2 Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart ...

Page 51: ...e their back is flat against the car seat back 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 in ...

Page 52: ...4 Securing Child 48 5 Place Harness Straps Over Child s Shoulders Harness Straps MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW the Child s Shoulders 6 Check Harness Height ...

Page 53: ...Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 2 5 cm 1 BELOW the Top of the Car Seat 8 To Change Harness Height Positions With harness straps loose from the back of the car seat remove the left side harness strap loop from the splitter plate 2 5 cm 1 ...

Page 54: ...ness Strap Out From the Front of Car Seat 10 Insert Harness Strap Into the New Location At or Just Below the Child s Shoulders Make sure harness strap is not twisted and is at the same height 11 Repeat Steps 8 10 For the Other Side ...

Page 55: ...If the child s shoulders are even with or just below the lowest 2 slots use the upper loops on the harness straps Thread the upper harness straps loops onto the splitter plate Make sure the straps are on top of the splitter plate and are completely on ...

Page 56: ...aby If the child s shoulders are even with or just below the upper 2 slots use the lower loops on the harness straps Thread the lower harness straps loops onto the splitter plate Make sure the straps are completely on the splitter plate ...

Page 57: ...ition The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them 2 To Change Buckle Position Remove child from the seat From the bottom of car seat insert the buckle s metal clip up through shell and pad From the front pull buckle out of the pad and shell ...

Page 58: ...etal Clip Into New Location Push metal clip down through the pad and shell Make sure the buckle s red button is facing out 4 Pull Up On Buckle To Check It Is Secured Make sure buckle s metal clip is completely through pad and shell ...

Page 59: ...arness Straps Over Child s Shoulders 2 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 3 Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a click when the chest clip is securely buckled attached ...

Page 60: ...ighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap When you 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 61: ...Important 4 Securing Child 57 6 Raise the Chest Clip to Child s Armpit Level 7 Check Tightness Tighten more if needed ...

Page 62: ...n on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip 2 Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart 3 Unbuckle Your Child Press in on the red button and remove the buckle tongues Remove Child from the seat ...

Page 63: ...beds sofas or other soft surfaces STRANGULATION HAZARD Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle FALL HAZARD Child s movements can move carrier NEVER place carrier on counter tops tables or any other elevated surfaces KEEP STRINGS AND CORDS AWAY FROM CHILD Strings and cords can cause strangulation DO ...

Page 64: ...ve an owner s manual please visit our website at www gracobaby ca to download the manual email at gracoconsumercareca newellco com or call toll free at 1 800 345 4109 NEVER use a Graco infant carrier with any other manufacturer s strollers This can result in serious injury or death NEVER place carrier in the seating area or across the top of a shopping cart This can result in serious injury or dea...

Page 65: ...securely attach your car seat in your vehicle 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 UAS system although some manufacturers began including UAS earlier Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX or LATCH to identify the UAS system Only use UAS in seating positions recommended by your vehicle manufacture...

Page 66: ... Vehicle Information 62 6 B How to Remove UAS 1 Push Gray Button In While Pulling on UAS Strap to Loosen 2 Press and Hold UAS Release Hinge 3 Push Hook In Lift Hook Up and Pull Out Away From Anchor Point ...

Page 67: ...t Belts This car seat 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 with the latch plate with other vehicle seat belts this is done with the retractor Review your vehicle owner s manual for vehicle seat belt use ...

Page 68: ... seat back Seat Bight The crease where the vehicle seat back and seat bottom meet Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat Lap Shoulder Seat Belt 3 connections points Lap Only Seat Belt 2 connection points Latch Plate The male end of the seat belt with the silver tongue Vehicle Seat Belt Terms ...

Page 69: ...cle 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 Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals ...

Page 70: ...it is ALR ready to install your car seat 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 sounds 5 Try to pull the belt all the way out again If it cannot be pulled out it is Switchable ready to install your car seat If it can still be pulled out freely it is ELR Review the following pages ...

Page 71: ...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 2 5 cm 1 in 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 sideways when rear facing ...

Page 72: ...ng 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 base or car seat 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 2 5 cm 1 in Note When using the base remove all the slack from the seat bel...

Page 73: ... 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 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 2 5 cm 1 in ...

Page 74: ... 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 Buckle belt Check that lap belt does not move by pulling hard If belt loosens or lengthens repeat procedure 2 5 cm 1 in Note When us...

Page 75: ...hat the lap belt gets tight around the car seat 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 buckle it in Then pull the lap belt tight while feeding all the slack back into the retractor Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back The base or seat should not m...

Page 76: ...ess and chest clip Pull the body support out from behind the harness straps To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash Use body support with bottom 2 sets of harness slots only Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with the placement of the chest clip at armpit level ...

Page 77: ...7 Accessories 73 If your model does not include a body support you can use a rolled towel as shown ...

Page 78: ...ing Seat Pad 1 Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip 2 Remove Harness Straps from Splitter Plate 3 Pull Harness Straps Out From the Front of Car Seat ...

Page 79: ...8 Care Cleaning 75 4 Pull Out the 4 Plastic Flaps from Sides of Seat ...

Page 80: ... on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell Make sure harness straps are not twisted 6 Remove Canopy from Canopy Hoop Slide the canopy to one side of the canopy hoop From the center pull the canopy hoop apart and remove canopy ...

Page 81: ...buckle s metal clip up through shell and pad From the front pull buckle out of the pad and shell To clean 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 ...

Page 82: ...eat steps as needed until it fastens with a click Re insert the buckle into the same slot it was removed Pull up on crotch buckle to make sure it is secured WARNING Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any objects or debris that could prevent latching ...

Page 83: ...79 NOTES ...

Page 84: ...nstruction manual in the storage compartment To purchase parts or accessories in Canada please contact us at the following www gracobaby ca gracoconsumercareca newellco com or 1 800 345 4109 Replacement Parts ...

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