Graco TURBOBOOSTER LX Instruction Manual Download

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Do not install or use

this child restraint until you read

and understand the instructions in

this manual.

FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS

CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES

THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY

OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR

CRASH.

TURBOBOOSTER LX

featuring TrueShield ™ Technology

www.gracobaby.com

PD329955A 7/15

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Page 1: ...ou read and understand the instructions in this manual FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH TURBOBOOSTER LX featuring TrueShield Technology www gracobaby com PD329955A 7 15 ...

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 19 2 Features Pages 20 23 2 A Car Seat Features ...

Page 3: ...Booster Pages 24 30 4 A Securing Child Backed Booster 4 B Securing Child Backless Booster 4 Securing Child Pages 31 40 3 A Booster Use 3 B Install Booster 3 C Install Backless Booster 5 Accessories Page 41 ...

Page 4: ...chor Connectors 6 B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 6 C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 6 D Vehicle Seat Belts 7 A Cleaning Seat Pad 7 B Cleaning Lower Anchor Straps 6 Vehicle Information Pages 42 46 7 Care Cleaning Pages 47 50 Ad 1 2 ...

Page 5: ...Seat Assembly On Select Models Adult Assembly Required 1 Pull and Hold Height Adjust Lever Located on the back of the head support 2 Attach Head Support slide the head support into the seat back until they snap into place CHECK to make sure the two pieces are securely snapped together by pulling on them ...

Page 6: ...eath the fabric on the lower back support as shown To make insertion of fabric easier slide the upper and lower back pieces apart by pulling the adjustment lever 4 Attach Seat Back to Base The U shaped hooks on bottom of the seat back will interlock with bars on the base ...

Page 7: ...7 5 Raise Seat Back Once the seat back is securely attached to the base push backrest up Assembly Complete Your Graco booster seat is now ready to use ...

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 6 B 6 C 6 D of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual According to accident statistics the safest place for...

Page 9: ...our vehicle owner s manual Lower Anchor System The lower anchor system consists of lower anchor bars which are built in to your vehicle and connecting hooks 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: ...Lap Belt Lap belt must go in front of armrest and lie low across your child s hips and thighs Review section 3 Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder best lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder Review section 3 Booster Installation Highback Backless ...

Page 11: ...rantee 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 detailed instructions in this instruction manual to ensure the steps below are performed correctly ...

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 3 Glenlake Parkway Atlanta GA 30328 or register online at www gracobaby com carseatregistration or call 1 800 345 4109 For recall information call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 o...

Page 13: ...e 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 additi...

Page 14: ...is car seat and throw it away 10 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 Certification Car Seat s Useful Life Protect vehicle seat Use a car seat mat towe...

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: ...ual Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle Always secure car seat with the lower anchor hooks or a vehicle seat belt 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 ...

Page 17: ...ded by Graco Their use could alter the performance of the car seat Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Child may become tangled in harness 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 D A B F C E ...

Page 19: ...2 Features 19 A Head Support B Shoulder Belt Guide C Cup Holder D Lower Anchor Adjuster Button E Lower Anchor Adjustment Straps F Storage Compartment ...

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

Page 21: ...2 Features 21 A Head Support Adjustment Lever B Lower Anchor Hooks C Belt Positioning Clip Inset ...

Page 22: ...n 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 neck and edge of shoulder Vehicle Lap Shoulder Seat Belt Vehicle Seat Lap Shoulde...

Page 23: ...the booster seat DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of armrests Vehicle s seat headrest SHOULD NOT create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat The 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 a different car seat Never Use a Vehicle Lap Only Belt Across Front of Child ...

Page 24: ... 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 vehicle seat belt even...

Page 25: ...he bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat Skip to Step 5 if Not Using the Lower Anchors 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 26: ...Connectors to Vehicle s Lower Anchor Bars Lower Anchor straps should not be twisted 4 Tighten 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 ...

Page 27: ...3 Booster 27 5 Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 4 A to secure your child ...

Page 28: ...om 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 to secure your child 3 C Install Backless Booster ...

Page 29: ...r 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 3 Attach Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle s Lower Anchor Bars Lower Anchor straps should not be twisted ...

Page 30: ...3 Booster 30 4 Tighten 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 ...

Page 31: ...ooster 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 4 A Securing Child Backed Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat ...

Page 32: ...32 4 Securing Child 3 To Raise or Lower Headrest Support Lift adjustment lever and lift or lower headrest for the proper harness height Forward Facing ...

Page 33: ...d 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 head support The belt guides should be even with or just above the shoulders ...

Page 34: ...4 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 Shoulders ...

Page 35: ...booster 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 4 B Securing Child Backless Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat ...

Page 36: ...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 You may need to use the belt positioning clip to help get a good fit See Using Belt Positioning Clip ...

Page 37: ...7 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 Shoulders ...

Page 38: ...de this zone you MUST use the belt positioning clip 2 Attach Belt Positioning Clip The shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be attached to the slot on the bottom of the base Insert the loop end of strap through the slot on bottom of seat exactly where shown 3 Push Clip and Strap Through Loop Pass the clip and the strap through the loop end as shown and pull strap up ...

Page 39: ... 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 vehicle s seat shoulder belt as shown Rear View ...

Page 40: ...elt Positioning Clip to Fit Your Child Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown Clip should fit right at the top of should as shown Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips Shorten Lengthen ...

Page 41: ...41 5 Accessories 5 Accessories on select models Cup Holder Storage Compartment ...

Page 42: ...ep Lower Anchor Connector Push release button up on front of booster and pull slightly away from seat Press in on the hook s spring Push hook in lift hook up twist and pull out away from anchor point 6 A How to Remove Lower Anchor Connectors ...

Page 43: ...at 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 a...

Page 44: ...formation 44 6 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 45: ...6 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 46: ... 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 Belts Forward of the Seat Bight Lap Shoulder Belt 3 connections points Can be used in all car seats modes of use Identify Your Seat Belt Type ...

Page 47: ... damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed head support cover may be removed for cleaning To remove raise the head support and undo the 2 elastic loops Pull off head support cover as shown Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH 7 A Cleaning Seat Pad ...

Page 48: ...ing mild soap and cool water If needed seat cover may be removed for cleaning Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH To remove undo the 2 snaps and 2 elastic loops on the seat back Pull up on seat back cover as shown ...

Page 49: ...49 7 Care Cleaning Undo the 2 elastic loops on each side on the back of the seat Remove seat cover bottom as shown Reverse the steps to reattach the seat cover ...

Page 50: ... 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 7 B Cleaning Lower Anchor Straps ...

Page 51: ...51 Notes ...

Page 52: ...truction manual in the slot with the instruction book icon as shown 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 ...

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