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Do not install or use this child

restraint until you read, understand

and follow the instructions in this

manual and the warnings on the seat.

FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS

CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES

THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY

OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR

CRASH.

TRANZITIONS

CHILD RESTRAINT/BOOSTER SEAT

www.gracobaby.ca

PD348877F 11/18

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Page 1: ...nd and follow the instructions in this manual and the warnings on the seat FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH TRANZITI...

Page 2: ...to the Graco Family 1 C Right Mode of Use 1 D Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Airplane Installation Car Seat s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather U...

Page 3: ...ward Facing with UAS Straps 3 C Install Forward Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 3 Forward Facing with Built in Harness Pages 30 41 4 A Booster Use 4 B Install Backed Booster 4 C Install Backless Boo...

Page 4: ...4 6 Accessories Page 70 5 A Securing Child 5 Point Harness 5 B Securing Child Backed Booster 5 C Securing Child Backless Booster 5 Securing Child Pages 53 69...

Page 5: ...r 7 B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 7 C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 7 D Vehicle Seat Belts 8 A Cleaning Seat Pad 8 B Cleaning Buckle Strap 8 C Cleaning Harness and UAS Strap 7 Vehicle Information Pa...

Page 6: ...Seating Location Should I Use Review section 2 B to see all of the features of this car seat The best seating location for this car seat is one that Is recommended by your vehicle owner s manual and...

Page 7: ...n your car without using the vehicle seat belt All 2003 and newer model year vehicles are required to have a UAS although some manufacturers began including them earlier Some vehicle owner manuals use...

Page 8: ...e the child seat to the vehicle The tether is 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...

Page 9: ...tion 3 C of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual UAS System UAS consists of lower anchors which are built in to your vehicle and connecting hooks that are built in your car seat Review section...

Page 10: ...headrest B Review section 5 Buckle Position C The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them Review section 5 Harness Tightness D If your fingers slide off the...

Page 11: ...sh Review section 3 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2 5 cm 1 in at the Belt Path B Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Above Child s Shoulders C Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits D...

Page 12: ...12 Vehicle Seat Belt Only use the Lap Shoulder seat belt configuration Review section 4 B 4 C of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual When Installing As a Booster...

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

Page 14: ...eview section 4 Lap Belt In Front of Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 4 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders Review section 4 Booster Ins...

Page 15: ...uarantee 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 detail...

Page 16: ...igh Back Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap Shoulder Seat Belt 18 45 kg 40 100 lb 110 145 cm 43 57 in CAN be in high back booster mode Over 30 kg 65 lb MUST be in booster mode Child MUST be at least 4 year...

Page 17: ...for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Newell Industries Canada Inc P O Box 20...

Page 18: ...You can find this information either on the registration card if you still have it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat Please contact our Customer Service Department with any ques...

Page 19: ...se in aircraft only when used with the internal harness system Use only on forward facing aircraft seats Follow the instructions for vehicle installation except to keep tether stored See section 3 C T...

Page 20: ...READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY 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 adv...

Page 21: ...ith 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 se...

Page 22: ...Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle Never attach two UAS hooks to one vehicle lower anchor POINT unless specifically al...

Page 23: ...2 Features 23 Cup Holder To install cup holder lift cup half out of the cup holder Rotate cup Align cup holder tabs with T slots in shell and slide cupholder into place 2 A Cup Holder...

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

Page 25: ...ght Adjust Lever B Head Support C Shoulder Belt Guide D Harness Strap E Harness Covers F Chest Clip G Body Support H Buckle I Buckle Strap J Cup Holder K Harness Adjuster Lever Under Seat Pad L Harnes...

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

Page 27: ...2 Features 27 A Tether Storage Ring B Tether Hook C Tether Strap D UAS Storage Ring E UAS Strap F UAS Adjuster G Cup Holder...

Page 28: ...2 Features 28 B C A...

Page 29: ...2 Features 29 A Belt Positioning Clip Inset B Harness Straps C Splitter Plate...

Page 30: ...rward facing belt path marked with a orange label Attach and tighten the tether When used properly the tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash Install this car seat tightly in your vehicl...

Page 31: ...hildren should use the built in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight and height for their car seat This car seat can remain forward facing using th...

Page 32: ...th UAS Straps Review your vehicle s owner manual for UAS location and use Do not install with the UAS connectors for children weighing more than 20 kg 45 lb 1 Remove UAS and Tether Hook from Storage L...

Page 33: ...the Vehicle Place forward facing in vehicle seat The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 3 Extend the UAS Strap For easier installation extend the UAS strap to its m...

Page 34: ...3 Forward Facing 34 4 Attach UAS to Vehicle s Lower UAS Bars UAS strap should not be twisted 5 Tighten the UAS Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the UAS strap...

Page 35: ...h Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 7 Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack 8 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car sea...

Page 36: ...r Seat Does Not Move More than 2 5 cm 1 in at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness St...

Page 37: ...Attach UAS hooks to the plastic rings as shown 2 Unhook Top Tether Hook From Storage Location and Lay it in the Seat 3 Place Car Seat Forward Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward facing in...

Page 38: ...Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward facing belt path marked with a orange label and out the other side Buckle it The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted Review your ve...

Page 39: ...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 7 D 6 Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press do...

Page 40: ...ttach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 8 Tighten Tether Remove all the slack 9 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat s...

Page 41: ...t Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2 5 cm 1 in at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harnes...

Page 42: ...back 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 chi...

Page 43: ...he front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use the internal harness system Experts recommend...

Page 44: ...ss System A Loosen Harness Straps A Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps B Remove Straps From Metal Splitter Plate Face the rear of the seat and remove the be...

Page 45: ...e the Buckle Strap and Harness Straps From bottom of car seat rotate metal retainers to side in order to push them through slot easier D Pull Restraint System Out of the Seat E Push on Back Support to...

Page 46: ...aps On the rear of the seat detach 2 lower seat pad elastic straps from hooks as shown G Store Metal Splitter Plate On the rear of the seat lift the flap and fit the splitter plate into the holder Pul...

Page 47: ...4 Booster 47 H Attach Seat Elastic Straps Attach 2 elastic straps onto the hooks on the rear of the seat as shown I Place Seat Back Hooks Into Gutters and Raise Seat Back...

Page 48: ...Tether From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat 3 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 possib...

Page 49: ...The UAS hook DOES NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles If the UAS interferes with the vehicle seat belts or if the chosen seating position does not have UAS bars you MUST store the UAS...

Page 50: ...wer Anchor strap should not be twisted 6 Tighten the UAS Strap Remove all the slack from the UAS strap 7 Attach The Tether Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap an...

Page 51: ...4 Booster 51 8 Tighten Tether Remove all the slack 9 Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 5 B to secure your child...

Page 52: ...is removed store with harness straps in a safe place 2 Place the Booster Seat Forward Facing in the Back Seat of Vehicle Place forward facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap shoulder seat belt The ba...

Page 53: ...chest clip and the buckle strap C Place harness straps off to the sides A B WARNING Do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat Bulky clothing can prevent th...

Page 54: ...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 attached Pull up on each buckle...

Page 55: ...eight 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 Lift adjustment lever and...

Page 56: ...closest to your child without being underneath your child 7 Remove the Buckle Strap To change the buckle location remove the buckle strap from bottom of car seat Rotate metal retainer to side in order...

Page 57: ...5 Securing Child 57 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 58: ...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 th...

Page 59: ...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 When you are not abl...

Page 60: ...5 Securing Child 60 14 Raise the Chest Clip to Child s Armpit Level 15 Check Tightness Again Tighten More if Needed...

Page 61: ...oster 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 B Securing Child Backed Booster Use only the vehicle lap...

Page 62: ...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 across your child s shoulders between...

Page 63: ...Securing Child 63 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 of Shoulde...

Page 64: ...ooster 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 C Securing Child Backless Booster Use only the vehicle lap a...

Page 65: ...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 across your child s shoulders between the neck and edge...

Page 66: ...Securing Child 66 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 of Shoulde...

Page 67: ...lt positioning clip 2 To attach clip to booster seat There are 2 slots on the back of the booster seat Choose the slot that is the further away from the vehicle buckle where the shoulder belt will lie...

Page 68: ...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 onto the...

Page 69: ...t Positioning Clip to Fit Your Child Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown Clip should fit right at the top of shoulder as shown Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across...

Page 70: ...covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level To remove undo the fastening strips and remove Body Support To remove thread buckle through pad Cup Holder Refer to section 2 A...

Page 71: ...hook up twist and pull out away from anchor point Top Tether To remove press the grey 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 72: ...n to place a child other than in a front passenger seating position experts recommend that you take the following steps Do not place car seat in front of an active airbag unless you check your vehicle...

Page 73: ...ormation 73 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 o...

Page 74: ...cked 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...

Page 75: ...ap 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 Belt...

Page 76: ...o 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 s...

Page 77: ...d a car seat When installing the 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 y...

Page 78: ...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 b...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...Call us at 1 800 345 4109 to 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 st...

Page 81: ...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...

Page 82: ...rt Cover Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed head support cover may be removed for cleaning Remove harness and buckle strap See section 4 B Remove head support cover as s...

Page 83: ...ded seat cover may be removed for cleaning To remove unbutton snaps on seat back as shown Remove harness and buckle strap See scetion 4 B Remove seat cover as shown Machine wash cover in cold water on...

Page 84: ...8 Care Cleaning 84 See section 4 B for instructions on how to remove back support On the rear of the seat detach 2 lower seat pad elastic straps from hooks as shown Remove seat cover as shown...

Page 85: ...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 HOUSEH...

Page 86: ...h DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or LOWER ANCHOR STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps If harness straps or lower anchor strap are frayed or heavily soiled contact Customer Service at www g...

Page 87: ...87 Notes...

Page 88: ...e instruction manual in the pouch with the instruction book icon as shown Replacement Parts To purchase parts or accessories in Canada please contact us at the following www gracobaby ca or 1 800 345...

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