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Informatio

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. If this happens, use a locking

clip instead of this switching the retractor. See Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor.

Locking Latchplate and ELR
Retractor

A latchplate that holds the lap belt snug

after it has been adjusted; contains

a metal bar on the underside of the

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).
Note: When using the SnugLock

lock-off,

you do not need to switch the retractor. The

SnugLock

lock-off locks the seat belt.

Summary of Contents for TrioGrow SnugLoc

Page 1: ...y com NWL0000930187C 4 19 FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual ...

Page 2: ...co Family 1 C Right Mode of Use 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 2 A Car Seat Features 1 Important Pages 6 27 2 Features Pages 28 35 ...

Page 3: ...d Facing With LATCH Straps 4 C Install Forward Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward Facing Use Pages 63 86 3 A Rear Facing 3 B Installing Rear Facing With LATCH Straps 3 C Install Rear Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt 3 Rear Facing Use Pages 36 62 ...

Page 4: ...ld 5 Point Harness 6 B Securing Child Highback Booster 6 Securing Child Pages 104 114 7 Accessories Pages 115 116 8 Moving the LATCH Strap Pages 117 121 5 A Booster Use 5 B Install Highback Booster 5 Booster Pages 87 103 ...

Page 5: ...icle Seat Location 9 C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 9 D Vehicle Seat Belts 9 E Aircraft Installation 9 Additional Information Pages 122 136 10 A Cleaning Seat Pad 10 B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 10 C Cleaning Harness and LATCH 10 Cleaning Seat Pad Pages 137 144 ...

Page 6: ... 1 C for more information Note Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft According to the AAP these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat When rear facing use the corrected age for preemies Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed before...

Page 7: ...ttach the cup holders match the right cup holder to the right side of the seat and the left to the left Slide the hook on the cup holder into the slot in the seat then rotate the bottom of the cup holder down until you hear a Click You will hear a Click when they are secured in place L ...

Page 8: ...s car seat is one that Is recommended by your vehicle owner s manual and Results in a secure installation of this car seat 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 Review section 9 B 9 C of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual ...

Page 9: ...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 10: ... 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 Vehicle S...

Page 11: ...l AND your vehicle owner s manual When Installing This Car Seat Vehicle Seat Belt There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used When Installing Rear Facing Forward Facing Lap Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt Only use the Lap Shoulder seat belt configuration when Installing As a Booster Review section 3 C 4 C 5 B of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual ...

Page 12: ...arness straps at or just below the child s shoulders B and top of head must be at least 1 2 5 cm below the headrest adjustment lever 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 ...

Page 13: ...of headrest 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: ...iew section 3 Check level indicator B Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below 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 B A D E C ...

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 5 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 5 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder Review section 5 Booster Installation ...

Page 18: ...on 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 all steps are preformed correctly Visit www gracobaby com en US safety for more information about Graco s car seat safety standards ...

Page 19: ...han 1 year old MUST be rear facing 22 40 lb 10 18 kg SHOULD be rear facing Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap Shoulder Seat Belt Must be 43 57 110 1 145 cm tall and 4 years old 40 65 lb 18 1 30 kg CAN be in booster mode Over 65 lb 30 kg MUST be in booster mode 100 lb 45 kg Forward Facing with 5 Point Harness Must be 49 125 cm or less 22 40 lb 10 18 kg can sit upright unassisted CAN be forward facing 40...

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: ... it 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 additio...

Page 22: ...s or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft when using the harness system Use only on forward facing aircraft seats Follow the instructions for vehicle installation and section 9 E for routing the aircraft lap belt over the lockoff For rear facing installation see section 3 C a...

Page 23: ...y 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 Warm Weather Use Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint s labels can result in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash ...

Page 24: ...or more information about air bags and car seat use If your vehicle does not have a back seat review your vehicle owner s manual Graco recommends making sure the base is a minimum of 80 on vehicle seat when using the 5 point harness Children are safer riding rear facing and should ride rear facing as long as possible until they reach the maximum rear facing height or weight rating for their car se...

Page 25: ...aws as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations for car seat usage Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending on your child s size Infants less than 22 lb 10 kg MUST use this car seat rear facing Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is properly routed as shown in this manual Graco Supports the American Academ...

Page 26: ...le seat belt even when unoccupied In a crash an unsecured car seat can injure passengers If car seat is in a crash it must be replaced DO NOT use it again A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco Their use could alter the perform...

Page 27: ...le 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 LATCH hooks to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer Do not use both the vehicle belt and LATCH belts at the same time when using the car seat rear or forward facing ...

Page 28: ...28 2 Features 2 A Car Seat Features A L B C D F N G O H J M E I K ...

Page 29: ...r B Headrest C Booster Shoulder Belt Guide D Chest Clip E Harness Straps F Buckle Strap G Harness Adjustment Strap H Seat Base I Head Support J Harness Cover K Body Support L Buckle M Cup Holder N Harness Release Lever under seat pad O Recline Handle ...

Page 30: ...30 2 Features B D F A C G E H ...

Page 31: ...31 2 Features A Level Indicator B Top Tether Strap C Forward Facing Belt Path D Cup Holder E LATCH Strap F Booster Lap Belt Path G Rear Facing Belt Path H Base ...

Page 32: ...32 2 Features A D E H B C F G ...

Page 33: ...33 2 Features A Level Indicator B Top Tether Storage Bar C Tether Hook D Tether Strap E LATCH Storage F LATCH Strap G LATCH Adjuster H Instruction Manual Storage ...

Page 34: ...34 2 Features B A D C E ...

Page 35: ...35 2 Features A Harness Storage Compartment B SnugLock Lock Off C LATCH Strap D SnugLock Lock Off Release Button E Harness Release Lever ...

Page 36: ...seat rear facing in the vehicle back seat Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through 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 rear facing belt path more than 1 2 5 cm from side to side front to back Check recline level making sure the ball is within the blue area Vehicle Seat Lap Shoulder Belt...

Page 37: ...d facing using the built in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat Be sure to check your local and state laws as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations for car seat usage Note Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft According to the AAP these infants may suffer breathing issue...

Page 38: ...s level for infants 0 months in age If the ball is entirely in the dark blue area the restraint is level for a child 3 months in age If the ball is not completely in the blue areas the child restraint is NOT level You must adjust your recline position Vehicle MUST be on level ground Use corrected age for preemies ...

Page 39: ...her Strap Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on right side of the car seat 2 Remove LATCH Strap from Storage Location Unhook the LATCH hooks and remove from storage position Visit www gracobaby com and the TrioGrowTM SnugLock car seat product page to view installation videos ...

Page 40: ...trap is in the Rear Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not See section 8 to move LATCH strap 4 Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear facing positions 6 5 2 1 4 3 ...

Page 41: ...e vehicle seat Note Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 6 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Ball must be completely in the blue area Readjust the recline if needed For infants 3 months and under the ball must be entirely in the light blue area If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the ball is completely in th...

Page 42: ...ation extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap 8 Expose the SnugLock Lock Off A Loosen the harness straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip A ...

Page 43: ...43 3 Rear Facing B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the buckle D Unbuckle the chest clip B D C ...

Page 44: ...44 3 Rear Facing E Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps F Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell G Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way E F G ...

Page 45: ... open the SnugLock lock off 10 Rotate the SnugLock lock off if needed If the SnugLock Lock off is in the forward facing belt path rotate down toward the rear facing belt path Proceed to the next step if the SnugLock Lock off is already in the rear facing belt path ...

Page 46: ...p should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted Make sure the LATCH strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position and behind when in the outer most position 12 Attach LATCH Hooks to Vehicle s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lie flat and not be twisted ...

Page 47: ... Do not pull on the strap with excessive force You may need to tighten through the rear facing belt path as shown 14 Close the SnugLock Lock Off When the slack is removed close the SnugLock Lock Off until you hear a Click Make sure the LATCH strap is under the SnugLock Lock Off CLICK Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off ...

Page 48: ...ove the headrest back to its proper position for your child 15 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is 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 ...

Page 49: ... area Readjust if needed For infants 3 months and under the ball must completely be in the light blue area If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the ball is completely in the blue area See section 6 to secure your child Recheck level indicator with child in seat ...

Page 50: ...1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Level Indicator s Ball Is In The Blue Area 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 51: ...plastic bars as shown 3 C Install Rear Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt Visit www gracobaby com and the TrioGrowTM SnugLock car seat product page to view installation videos 1 Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label If not see section 8 to move LATCH strap ...

Page 52: ...e rear facing in vehicle seat The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat Note Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 3 Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear facing positions 6 5 2 1 4 3 ...

Page 53: ... area Readjust if needed For infants 3 months and under the ball must completely be in the light blue area If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the ball is completely in the blue area See section 6 to secure your child Recheck level indicator with child in seat ...

Page 54: ...Facing 6 Expose the SnugLock Lock Off A Loosen the harness straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip B Raise the headrest to the highest position A B ...

Page 55: ...55 3 Rear Facing C Unbuckle the buckle D Unbuckle the chest clip C D ...

Page 56: ...56 3 Rear Facing E Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps F Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell G Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way E F G ...

Page 57: ...o open the SnugLock lock off 8 Rotate the SnugLock lock off if needed If the SnugLock Lock off is in the forward facing belt path rotate down toward the rear facing belt path Proceed to the next step if the SnugLock Lock off is already in the rear facing belt path ...

Page 58: ...abel through the SnugLock Lock Off and out the other side Buckle the seat belt The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted Make sure the vehicle seat belt is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position and behind when in the outer most position Review your vehicle s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use ...

Page 59: ...Click Make sure the vehicle seat belt is under the SnugLock Lock Off CLICK 10 Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat Pull on the shoulder belt to remove slack Do not pull on the vehicle seat belt with excessive force Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off ...

Page 60: ...ove the headrest back to its proper position for your child 12 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is 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 ...

Page 61: ... area Readjust if needed For infants 3 months and under the ball must completely be in the light blue area If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the ball is completely in the blue area See section 6 to secure your child Recheck level indicator with child in seat ...

Page 62: ...1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Level Indicator s Ball Is In The Blue Area 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 63: ...orward facing in the vehicle back seat Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward facing belt path marked with an orange label Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle Car seat should not move at the forward facing belt path more than 1 2 5 cm from side to side front to back LATCH Strap Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb 20 kg ...

Page 64: ...facing height or weight rating for their car seat Then children should ride forward facing using the built in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat At that point children should ride in a belt positioning booster seat Be sure to check your local and state laws as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations for car seat usag...

Page 65: ... owner manual for LATCH location and use Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb 20 kg 2 Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label If not see section 8 to move LATCH strap Visit www gracobaby com and the TrioGrowTM SnugLock car seat product page to view installation videos ...

Page 66: ...Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in recline position 4 5 or 6 For children over 40 lb 18 kg you MUST use recline position 5 or 6 1 2 5 6 3 4 4 Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat ...

Page 67: ... seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat Note Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 6 Extend the LATCH Strap For easier installation extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap ...

Page 68: ...d Facing 7 Expose the SnugLock Lock Off A Loosen the harness straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip A B B Raise the headrest to the highest position ...

Page 69: ...69 Important 4 Forward Facing D C C Unbuckle the buckle D Unbuckle the chest clip E E Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps ...

Page 70: ...70 4 Forward Facing F G F Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell G Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way 8 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Push the lever to open the SnugLock lock off ...

Page 71: ... facing belt path rotate the SnugLock Lock off up toward the forward facing belt path Proceed to the next step if the SnugLock Lock off is already in the forward facing belt path 10 Make Sure the LATCH Strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock Off The LATCH strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted ...

Page 72: ...to Vehicle s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should not be twisted 12 Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap to remove all the slack Do not pull on the strap with excessive force ...

Page 73: ...r lock and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 13 Close the SnugLock Lock Off When the slack is removed close the SnugLock Lock Off until you hear a Click Make sure the LATCH strap is under the SnugLock Lock Off CLICK Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off ...

Page 74: ...rap Remove all the slack 16 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is 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 See section 6 A to secure your child ...

Page 75: ...75 Important 4 Forward Facing 17 Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child ...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...re LATCH Strap Attach LATCH hooks to the plastic bars as shown Visit www gracobaby com and the TrioGrowTM SnugLock car seat product page to view installation videos 1 Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Rear Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not See section 8 to move LATCH strap ...

Page 78: ...ine the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in recline position 4 5 or 6 For children over 40 lb 18 kg you MUST use recline position 5 or 6 4 Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat ...

Page 79: ...on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip 5 Place Car Seat Forward Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward facing in vehicle seat The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat Note Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat A ...

Page 80: ...80 4 Forward Facing B B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the buckle D Unbuckle the chest clip C D ...

Page 81: ...81 Important 4 Forward Facing E Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps F Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell G Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way F G E ...

Page 82: ...pen the SnugLock lock off 8 Rotate the SnugLock lock off if needed If the SnugLock lock off arm is in the rear facing belt path rotate the arm up toward the forward facing belt path Proceed to the next step if the lock off arm is already in the forward facing belt path ...

Page 83: ... and out the other side Buckle the seat belt The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted 10 Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt 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 Do not pull on the strap with excessive force Review your vehicle s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use ...

Page 84: ...f until you hear a Click Make sure the vehicle seat belt is under the SnugLock Lock Off CLICK 12 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 Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off ...

Page 85: ...move all the slack 14 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is 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 See section 6 A to secure your child 15 Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child ...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...at s lap belt is adjusted snugly and lays low on the child s hip and is routed behind the armrest in the booster s belt path Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child and MUST NOT be twisted Vehicle seat s shoulder belt is adjusted snugly and should lie between child s neck and edge of shoulder Never use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child Vehicle Lap Shoulder Seat Belt ...

Page 88: ...DO NOT use this booster seat Use a different car seat When forward facing 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 At that point children should ride in a belt positioning booster seat A booster is no longer needed once the vehicle seat belt fits properly typically when they reach 4 feet ...

Page 89: ...remove undo the fastening strips and remove B Loosen The Shoulder Straps As Much As Possible Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip C Raise The Headrest To The Highest Position C B A 5 B Install Highback Booster ...

Page 90: ...90 5 Booster D E F D Unbuckle the buckle E Unbuckle the chest clip F Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps ...

Page 91: ...e the Buckle Strap From bottom of car seat rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier I G H G Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell H Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way ...

Page 92: ...92 5 Booster J Open the Harness Storage Door K Place Harness Chest Clip Buckle Tongues Buckle and Harness Covers Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door K K J ...

Page 93: ...2 Adjust the Car Seat Place car seat in recline position 6 1 2 5 6 3 4 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 possible on the vehicle seat Make sure the base completely rests on the vehicle seat ...

Page 94: ...e booster mode The LATCH hooks DO NOT interfere 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 bars you MUST store the LATCH strap Store the LATCH strap by attaching to the plastic bar as shown Store the top tether strap as shown Always secure car seat with LATCH or a vehicle seat belt even when unocc...

Page 95: ...95 5 Booster 4 Remove LATCH Strap from Storage Location 5 Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label If not See section 8 to move LATCH strap ...

Page 96: ...ter 6 Unhook Tether From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat 7 Extend the LATCH Strap For easier installation extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap ...

Page 97: ...97 5 Booster 8 Expose the SnugLock Lock Off 9 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Push the lever to open the SnugLock lock off ...

Page 98: ...rear facing belt path rotate the arm up toward the forward facing belt path Proceed to the next step if the lock off arm is already in the forward facing belt path 11 Make Sure the LATCH Strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock Off The LATCH strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted ...

Page 99: ...ooster 12 Attach LATCH Hooks to Vehicle s Lower Anchor Bars LATCH strap should not be twisted 13 Tighten the LATCH Strap Remove all the slack from the LATCH strap Do not pull on the strap with excessive force ...

Page 100: ...lock and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 14 Close the SnugLock Lock Off When the slack is removed close the SnugLock Lock Off until you hear a Click Make sure the LATCH strap is under the SnugLock Lock Off Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off ...

Page 101: ... Remove all the slack 17 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is 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 See section 6 B to secure your child ...

Page 102: ...102 5 Booster 18 Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child ...

Page 103: ...103 5 Booster 19 Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6 B to secure your child ...

Page 104: ... Child 5 point Harness 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 105: ...straps off to the sides 2 Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back Avoid bulky or heavy clothing Doing so will prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly You may place a blanket over the child after you have secured the child ...

Page 106: ... sure it is securely attached Forward Facing Harness straps should be at or just above the child s shoulders Top of child s ears below top of headrest 4 Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height Rear Facing Harness straps should be at or just below the child s shoulders Top of head must be at least 1 2 5 cm below the headrest adjustment lever Rear Facing Forward Facing ...

Page 107: ...ise or Lower Headrest Harness Height Squeeze the adjustment handle and move headrest for the proper harness height 6 Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them ...

Page 108: ...the metal retainer under the car seat shell 8 Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell and Pad From the top of the car seat pull the crotch buckle out 9 Insert Metal Retainer in the New Crotch Buckle Slot Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through ...

Page 109: ...o Make Sure it is Secured 11 Rear Facing With LATCH Straps Make sure the LATCH strap is A in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position and B behind when in the outermost position and that it is flat and is not twisted A B ...

Page 110: ...d 12 Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a click when the chest clip is securely buckled 13 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 ...

Page 111: ... 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 15 Raise the Chest Clip to Child s Armpit Level ...

Page 112: ...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 6 B Securing Child Highback Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat ...

Page 113: ...f the vehicle seat belt goes behind 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 shoulder between the neck and edge of shoulder The belt guides should be even with or just above the shoulders ...

Page 114: ...114 6 Securing Child 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 Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder ...

Page 115: ...overs do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level To remove undo the fastening strips and remove 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 ...

Page 116: ...the support pull up until desired height Do not use without the body support 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 117: ... Moving LATCH 8 A Moving the LATCH Strap 1 For Ease of Moving the LATCH Strap A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the chest clip D Unbuckle the buckle A B C D ...

Page 118: ...118 8 Moving LATCH E F G E Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps F Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell G Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way ...

Page 119: ...elt path openings so that the LATCH hooks lay in the seat 3 Slide Entire LATCH Strap Along Bar to the Desired Belt Path Openings Rear Facing Slide LATCH strap along bar to the front of the seat Forward Facing Slide the LATCH strap up along bar to the top Rear Facing Rear Facing Forward Facing Forward Facing ...

Page 120: ... Desired Belt Path Openings on Each Side of Car Seat Rear Facing Make sure the LATCH strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position A and behind when in the outter most position B and that it is flat and is not twisted A B ...

Page 121: ...1 8 Moving LATCH 5 Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child Forward Facing Make sure the LATCH strap is routed behind the harness strap is flat and is not twisted ...

Page 122: ...LATCH Press in on the hook s spring Push hook in lift hook up twist and pull out away from anchor point Top Tether 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 ...

Page 123: ...back seat and or you have no other option than to place a child in a front passenger seating position other than rear facing 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 lean...

Page 124: ...safe Vehicle Seat Locations Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations rear facing or side facing vehicle seats rear facing with an active front air bag booster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt ...

Page 125: ...e latchplate with other vehicle seat belts this is done with the retractor Review your vehicle owner s manual for vehicle seat belt use Vehicle Seat Belt Terms 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...

Page 126: ...n be used in all car seats modes of use Lap Belt Only 2 connection points Can ONLY be used in harness mode The following 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 Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals Belts Forward of the Seat Bight ...

Page 127: ...lowly 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 1996 will have ...

Page 128: ...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 With the vehicle seat belt in this locking mode all the tension is upwards in the shoulder belt This may s...

Page 129: ...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 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 Note When using the SnugLock lock off you do not need to switch the retractor The...

Page 130: ...nd 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 inch 2 5 cm ...

Page 131: ...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 lengthens repeat procedure ...

Page 132: ...ckle 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 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 the seat side...

Page 133: ...ified for use in aircraft when using the harness system and ONLY when not using the SnugLock lock off This child restraint is not certified for aircraft use when used as a booster seat because aircrafts do not have shoulder belts NEVER use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child ...

Page 134: ...ng If installing rear facing move the LATCH strap to the forward facing belt path marked with an orange label Forward Facing If installing forward facing move the LATCH strap to the rear facing belt path marked with a blue label See section 8 to move LATCH strap ...

Page 135: ...seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted Note It may be easier to route the aircraft seat belt by lifting seat pad up to expose the belt path Rear Facing Make sure the aircraft seat belt is A in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most position and B in behind when in the outter most position and that it is flat and is not twisted A B ...

Page 136: ...ward Facing Make sure the aircraft seat belt is routed behind the harness strap is flat and is not twisted For complete rear facing installation see section 3 C on page 51 and for forward facing installation see section 4 C on page 77 ...

Page 137: ...137 Important Important 10 Care Cleaning 10 A Cleaning Seat Pad Head Support Cover Raise the headrest to the highest position Undo the two snaps below the head support ...

Page 138: ... behind head support Undo elastic loops inside each shoulder belt guide Peel cover off head support Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH To put the head support cover back on reverse preceding steps ...

Page 139: ...139 Important Important 10 Care Cleaning Seat Pad Undo the two snaps Pull the seat pad forward and undo the 2 snaps at the front of the seat ...

Page 140: ...nd undo the 2 elastic loops at the front of the seat Undo the fabric below each cup holder and remove the seat pad from the shell Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH To put the seat pad back on reverse preceding steps ...

Page 141: ...e Cleaning Side Pad On each side of the seat undo the snap near the forward facing belt path and the snap at the front of the seat A Undo the armrest fabric behind each cup holder B Undo the fabric below each lap belt guide C B C A ...

Page 142: ...eaning Undo elastic loops on the back of the seat Remove the side pad from the shell Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH To put the seat pad back on reverse preceding steps ...

Page 143: ... 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 crotch buckle to make sure it is secured WARNING Inspect and clean buckle from...

Page 144: ...face 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 ...

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Page 148: ... CRASH Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual NWL0000930187A 1 19 TrioGrow SnugLock To 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 instruction manual in base as shown ...

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