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 RightGuide

 Seat Belt Trainer

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.

NWL0000792167A  7/18

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Summary of Contents for TURBOBOOSTER GROW RightGuide

Page 1: ...URE 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 NWL0000792167A 7 18 www gracobaby com TURBOBOOSTER GROW ...

Page 2: ...to the Graco Family 1 C Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Car Seat s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use 1 D Safety Warnings 1 Important Pages 5 17 2 Features Pages 18 23 2 A Car Seat Features ...

Page 3: ...ess Booster 4 C Securing Child in RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer 4 Securing Child Pages 35 50 6 Accessories Page 53 3 A Booster Use 3 B Install Highback Booster 3 C Install Backless Booster 3 D Install RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer 5 Reinstall RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer to Booster Pages 51 52 ...

Page 4: ... Anchor Connectors 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 Lower Anchor Straps 7 Vehicle Information Pages 54 58 8 Care Cleaning Pages 59 67 ...

Page 5: ... the seat back CHECK to make sure the two pieces are securely snapped together by pulling on them This car seat is for children Highback Booster 40 100 lb 18 1 45 kg 43 57 in 110 1 145 cm at least 4 years old Backless Booster 40 110 lb 18 1 50 kg 43 57 in 110 1 145 cm at least 4 years old RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer 50 120 lb 22 5 54 kg 43 60 in 110 1 152 cm at least 5 years old ...

Page 6: ...eat back pad 3 Attach Seat Back to Base The U shaped hooks on bottom of the seat back will interlock with bars on the base Make sure that no part of the seat pad interferes when attaching the backrest to the base 4 Raise Seat Back Once the seat back is securely attached to the base push backrest up CLICK ...

Page 7: ...nt Align locking tabs with the holes in the base Push down to lock them in Circular cup holder goes on the left and the oval storage compartment goes on the right as shown Assembly Complete Your Graco booster seat is now ready to use CLICK CLICK ...

Page 8: ...fic requirements for where the booster seat can be installed so be sure to check your vehicle owner s manual for available seating positions if any For example sometimes the center rear seat has a lap belt only vehicle seat belt which cannot be used with this booster seat Review section 7 B 7 C 7 D of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual According to accident statistics the safest place for...

Page 9: ...D your vehicle owner s manual Lower Anchor System The lower anchor system consists of lower anchor bars which are built in to your vehicle and connectors that are built in your car seat Review section 3 of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual Using The Car Seat Correctly To make sure your child is secured properly review section 3 and 4 to fit your child ...

Page 10: ...in front of both armrests and the shoulder belt goes under the armrest on the buckle side Review section 3 Position Lap Belt on RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes through both seat belt guides and the shoulder belt goes through the seat belt guide on the buckle side Review section 3 RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer ...

Page 11: ...tion 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 the steps below are performed correctly Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder belt lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder Review section 3 ...

Page 12: ...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 or ...

Page 13: ...the bottom of your 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 bottom of your car seat For additional resources or to get your car sea...

Page 14: ...at and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture Look for date of manufacture label on the bottom 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 Certification Car Seat s Useful Life Protect vehicle seat Use a car seat mat towel o...

Page 15: ...her 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 1 D Safety 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 ...

Page 16: ... 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 The American Academy of Pediatrics AAP recommends that children should use a built in harness system car seat for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat After reac...

Page 17: ...d by Graco Their use could alter the performance of the car seat Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Child may become tangled in vehicle belt straps and suffocate or strangle Never attach two lower anchor connectors to one vehicle lower anchor bar unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer ...

Page 18: ...2 Features 18 2 A Car Seat Features F A C B D E I H J G K ...

Page 19: ...elt Guide C Backrest D Body Support E Cup Holder F Lower Anchor Adjuster Button G Lower Anchor Adjustment Straps H Storage Compartment I RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer J RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer Release Lever K Instruction Manual Storage ...

Page 20: ...2 Features 20 A B C B D ...

Page 21: ...2 Features 21 A Headrest Adjustment Lever B Lower Anchor Connectors C Belt Positioning Clip Inset D Belt Positioning Clip Storage ...

Page 22: ...2 Features 22 B B D A C D E F ...

Page 23: ...2 Features 23 A Belt Positioning Clip B Belt Guides C RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer Lock D Belt Guides E Belt Positioning Clip and Instruction Manual Storage F Rear Locking Tab ...

Page 24: ...54 kg 43 60 in 110 1 152 cm at least 5 years old Place car seat forward facing in the vehicle 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 child and MUST NOT be twisted Vehicle seat s shoulder belt is adjusted snugly and should lie between child s n...

Page 25: ... hang over front of vehicle seat If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use a different car seat The AAP recommends that 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 and after reaching the maximum forward facing weight or height that children 4 fe...

Page 26: ... lb 50 kg Verify the following before using the lower anchors in the booster mode The lower anchor attachment DOES NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles If the lower anchor attachment interferes with the vehicle seat belts or if the chosen seating position does not have lower anchor bars you MUST store the lower anchor straps Always secure car seat with the lower anchors or a vehicl...

Page 27: ...r WITHOUT the RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer 1 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 Skip to Step 5 if Not Using the Lower Anchors ...

Page 28: ...e s Lower Anchor Bars Lower Anchor straps should not be twisted 2 Extend the Lower Anchor Straps For easier installation extend the lower anchor straps to their maximum length by pressing the red button on the front of the base and pulling out on the straps ...

Page 29: ...ten the Lower Anchor Straps Remove all the slack from the lower anchor straps by pushing on the booster and pulling straps on front of the booster Depending on your vehicle you may need to align the lower connectors with the slots in the base to get a good install The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat ...

Page 30: ...Backrest Recline backrest then remove from base 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 base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat See section 4 B to secure your child 3 C Install Backless Booster ...

Page 31: ... extend the lower anchor straps to their maximum length by pressing the red button on the front of the base and pulling out on the straps If Using the Lower Anchors 4 Attach Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle s Lower Anchor Bars Lower Anchor straps should not be twisted ...

Page 32: ... by pushing on the booster and pulling straps on front of the booster Depending on your vehicle you may need to align the lower connectors with the slots in the base to get a good install The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat See section 4 B to secure your child ...

Page 33: ...3 Booster 33 3 D Install RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer 1 Remove RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer 2 Lay RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer Upside Down 3 Push The Lock Down ...

Page 34: ...ioning Clip is not needed to get a good fit 5 Open Storage Door and Pull Out the Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip 6 Close The Storage Door so it Clicks Closed 7 Place RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer Seat Right Side Up Forward Facing in Back Seat of Vehicle See section 4 C to secure your child CLICK ...

Page 35: ... your child sit in the booster seat with his her back flat against the back of the booster seat 4 A Securing Child Highback Booster Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat Note You can use the Highback Booster WITH or WITHOUT the RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer ...

Page 36: ...36 4 Securing Child 3 To Raise or Lower Headrest Lift adjustment lever and lift or lower headrest for the proper shoulder belt height Forward Facing ...

Page 37: ...and the shoulder belt goes under the armrest on the buckle side 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 of shoulder by raising or lowering the headrest The belt guides should be even with or just above the shoulders ...

Page 38: ...8 4 Securing Child 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 Shoulder ...

Page 39: ...he back of the vehicle seat 2 Ears Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest 4 B Securing Child Backless Booster Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat Note You can use the Backless Booster WITH or WITHOUT the RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer ...

Page 40: ...the shoulder belt goes under the armrest on the buckle side 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 of shoulder You may need to use the belt positioning clip to help get a good fit See Using Belt Positioning Clip page 42 ...

Page 41: ...1 4 Securing Child 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 Shoulder ...

Page 42: ...e Sure Vehicle s Seat Shoulder Belt Lays in the Red Zone As Shown If the vehicle s seat shoulder belt lays outside this zone you MUST use the belt positioning clip 2 Pull Belt Positioning Clip Out of Storage From the back of the seat completely pull out the belt positioning clip ...

Page 43: ...le 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 vehicle s seat shoulder belt as shown 3 Free End of Strap Should Face Front of Seat Rear View ...

Page 44: ...lt 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 Shorten Lengthen Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips ...

Page 45: ...Guide Seat Belt Trainer 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 4 C Securing Child in RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat ...

Page 46: ... shoulder belt goes through the seat belt guide on the buckle side 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 You may need to use the belt positioning clip to help get a good fit See Using Belt Positioning Clip page 48 ...

Page 47: ...rect Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap belt in front of belt guides and shoulder belt in front of the belt guide on the buckle side Lap belt lies low across hips and thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder ...

Page 48: ...icle s Seat Shoulder Belt Lays in the Red Zone As Shown If the vehicle s seat shoulder belt lays outside this zone you MUST use the belt positioning clip 2 Open Storage Door and Pull Belt Positioning Clip Out of Storage From the back of the seat completely pull out the belt positioning clip ...

Page 49: ... 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 vehicle s seat shoulder belt as shown 3 Free End of Strap Should Face Front of Seat ...

Page 50: ...lt 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 Shorten Lengthen Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips ...

Page 51: ...Trainer 51 5 Reinstall RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer to Booster 1 Open Storage Door and Store the Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip if it was Used 2 Fold in Seat Belt Guides 3 Pull Up RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer Lock ...

Page 52: ...g on the back of the Seat Base A Push the front of the RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer down on the Seat Base You will hear a click when it is into place B CHECK that the RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer is securely attached by pulling up on it Make sure belt guides are tucked under the RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer CLICK A B ...

Page 53: ...53 6 Accessories 6 Accessories on select models Body Support 0ptional Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child To remove pull the attachment strap out of the backrest pad ...

Page 54: ... Vehicle Information 54 Lower Anchor Connector Push release button up on front of booster and pull slightly away from seat Push in on the red button and pull off 7 A How to Remove Lower Anchor Connectors ...

Page 55: ...eat In the event there is no available back seat and or you have no other option 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 leaning forward into the deployment path of the ...

Page 56: ...formation 56 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 only seat belt ...

Page 57: ...7 D Vehicle Seat Belts 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 where the vehicle seat back and seat bottom meet ...

Page 58: ...Seat Bight There is one type of vehicle seat belt that can be used with this car seat Lap Belt Only 2 connection points 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 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 connections points Can be used in all car seats modes of use ...

Page 59: ...p and cool water If needed headrest pad may be removed for cleaning To remove raise the headrest and undo the 2 elastic straps and the 2 snaps Pull off headrest pad as shown Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the headrest pad 8 A Cleaning Seat Pad ...

Page 60: ...ool water If needed body support may be removed for cleaning To remove pull the attachment strap out of the backrest pad Pull off body support as shown Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the body support ...

Page 61: ...cool water If needed backrest pad may be removed for cleaning To remove undo the 4 snaps on the seat back Pull backrest pad off the backrest as shown Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the backrest pad ...

Page 62: ...r cleaning Remove RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer Remove cup holder and storage compartment as shown Cup holder and storage compartment are dishwasher safe top rack only From the bottom of the seat unhook cup holder and storage compartment by squeezing the locking tabs Undo the 2 snaps on each side at the bottom of the seat ...

Page 63: ...ver in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the base pad cup holder storage compartment and RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer Be sure to tuck the pad around the lower anchor adjuster button and RightGuide Seat Belt Trainer release lever housing ...

Page 64: ... trainer pad may be removed for cleaning Removing Seat Belt Trainer Pad To remove the seat pad start from the sides of the seat belt trainer and pull the pad out from around the plastic shell Then pull the plastic tab out from the back of the shell Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH ...

Page 65: ...65 8 Care Cleaning Attaching Seat Belt Trainer Pad To put the set pad back on reverse the steps Start by inserting the plastic tab into the back of the seat ...

Page 66: ...66 8 Care Cleaning Pull the pad over the front of the seat and start tucking in the edge of the pad into the groove that is around the front and sides of the plastic shell ...

Page 67: ... soap and damp cloth DO NOT IMMERSE THE LOWER ANCHOR STRAPS IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps If lower anchor straps are frayed or heavily soiled contact Customer Service at www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 8 B Cleaning Lower Anchor Straps ...

Page 68: ...e instruction manuals where the instruction book icon is shown To purchase parts or accessories in the United States please contact us at the following 1 800 345 4109 or www gracobaby com Replacement Parts ...

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