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1-A  Quick Guide to Your Manual

1-B  Welcome to the Graco Family
1-C  Right Mode of Use

1-D  Before You Begin 

  

Register This Child Restraint

 

  If You Need Help 

 

 Certification

 

  Car Seat’s Useful Life

 

  Vehicle Seat Protection

 

  Warm Weather Use 

1-E  Safety Warnings

  1 Important

 

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Summary of Contents for Turn2Me

Page 1: ... 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 www gracobaby com NWL0001320544D 1 22 TURN2METM 3 IN 1 CAR SEAT ...

Page 2: ...Welcome to the Graco Family 1 C Right Mode of Use 1 D Before You Begin Register This Child Restraint If You Need Help Certification Car Seat s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use 1 E Safety Warnings 1 Important Pages 6 29 ...

Page 3: ... Forward Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward Facing Pages 66 91 2 Features Pages 30 41 3 A Rear Facing Use 3 B Install Rear Facing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3 C Install Rear Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 3 Rear Facing Pages 42 65 2 A Features 2 B Car Seat Rotation ...

Page 4: ...4 5 A Securing Child 5 Point Harness 5 Securing Child Pages 92 101 6 A Booster Use 6 B Install Highback Booster 6 C Securing Child Highback Booster 6 Booster Pages 102 120 7 Accessories Pages 121 122 ...

Page 5: ...hicle Seat Location 8 C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 8 D Vehicle Seat Belts 8 E Aircraft Installation 9 A Cleaning Seat Pad 9 B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 9 C Cleaning Harness Lower Anchor Attachment and Tether 8 Additional Information Pages 123 137 9 Care Cleaning Pages 138 144 ...

Page 6: ... seat rear facing Review section 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 Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed before you and your infant...

Page 7: ...lders MUST be installed To attach the cup holders 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 Install Cup Holders Adult Assembly Required ...

Page 8: ...e car 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 when this car seat is in Booster mode Review section 8 B 8 C and 8 D of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual NEVER place this child restraint rear facing in a vehicle seating l...

Page 9: ...earn how to install your car seat with the vehicle seat belts LATCH or Lower Anchor Attachment The LATCH system or lower anchor attachment 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 ...

Page 10: ...lt to secure the child seat to the vehicle The tether is used IN ADDITION to the lower anchor attachment OR the vehicle s seat belt to secure a forward facing car seat to the vehicle Review your vehicle owner s manual for exact location and use What is LATCH Vehicle s Tether Anchor Vehicle s Lower Anchor Typical seat in a passenger vehicle Other vehicle types may have different lower anchor and te...

Page 11: ...re built in to your vehicle and lower anchor connectors that are built in your car seat Review section 3 B 4 B of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual before installing Lower anchor attachment can ONLY be used if the vehicle lower anchor spacing is 11 inches 28 cm from the center of one lower anchor to the center of the other lower anchor ...

Page 12: ...D your vehicle owner s manual When Installing As a Booster Vehicle Seat Belt There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used Lap Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt Review section 3 C 4 C and 8 of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual before installing When Installing Rear Facing or Forward Facing continued ...

Page 13: ...ar Facing You Need to Adjust Harness Height Rear Facing Harness straps at or just below the child s shoulders A Top of head must be 1 2 5 cm below the headrest adjustment lever 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 harness straps without pinching...

Page 14: ...p of 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 harness straps without pinching the straps it is tight enough Review section 5 For Forward Facing You Need to Adjust A C B D ...

Page 15: ...r Belt 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 16: ... Move More than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path B Review section 3 Level Indicator s Bubble in the Blue Zone C Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders D Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits E Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder F Review section 5 Rear Facing A B C E D F ...

Page 17: ...n a sudden stop or crash Review section 4 Level Indicator s Bubble in the Orange Zone C Review section 4 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path D Review section 4 Harness Straps at or Just Above Child s Shoulders E Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits F Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder G Review section 5 Forward Facing D A F G E B C ...

Page 18: ...er Position A Review section 6 Never Use Lap Belt Only B Review section 6 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs C Review section 6 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder D Review section 6 Booster A B C D ...

Page 19: ...an guarantee 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 20: ...ing 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 65 lb 18 1 30 kg SHOULD be forward 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 Check your local and state laws and the A...

Page 21: ...er this 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 ...

Page 22: ...l have it or on the date label located on the bottom 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 bottom of your car seat For ad...

Page 23: ...ck off Use only on forward facing aircraft seats Follow the instructions for vehicle installation in section 4 C but do not use the tether See section 8 E for routing the aircraft lap belt over the lock off See section 8 D Vehicle Seat Belts and section 8 E Aircraft Installation This child restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft when used in rear facing mode or as a booster seat because air...

Page 24: ...child in car seat Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture Look for this sticker 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 Car Seat s Usefu...

Page 25: ...great force and cause serious injury or death to your child 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 E 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 26: ...s 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 9 inches 145 cm tall and are between ages 8 12 Be sure to check your local and state laws as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendati...

Page 27: ...t belt or lower anchor attachment that is properly routed as shown in this manual Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely read Vehicle Seat Belts section 8 D and your vehicle owner s manual Always secure car seat with lower anchor attachment or a vehicle seat belt even when unoc...

Page 28: ...than those provided by Graco Their use could alter the performance of the car seat DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat lower anchor connectors must be stored Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle Rear facing car seat must be properly leveled Too reclined can result in i...

Page 29: ...t while the vehicle is in motion DO NOT operate vehicle until child is properly secured and the car seat is locked into position DO NOT rotate with a child in the seat unless the car seat is securely installed in the vehicle in rear facing mode The car seat MUST be rotated into and securely locked in rear facing or forward facing position before storing Always return car seat to locked position af...

Page 30: ...Features 2 A 30 2 A Features A C D F J L E G I K M B H ...

Page 31: ... Support D Buckle Tongue Storage Fuss Free Harness E Booster Shoulder Belt Guide F Infant Body Support G Cup Holder H Harness Adjustment Lever under pad I Rear Facing SnugLock Lock Off Door J Door Release Button K Recline Handle L Harness Adjustment Strap M Instruction Manual Storage ...

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

Page 33: ...Compartment under seat back pad C Rear Facing Belt Path D Door Release Button E Rear Facing SnugLock Lock Off F Rear Facing SnugLock Lock Off Door shown open G Rear Facing SnugLock Lock Off Release Lever H Harness Covers I Chest Clip J Harness Straps K Crotch Buckle L Buckle Strap H I K J L ...

Page 34: ...Features 2 A 34 E C D G H I A B F Seat Shown in Forward Facing position ...

Page 35: ...r Seat Rotation Trigger B Car Seat Rotation Lever C Level Indicator D Forward Facing Belt Path E Booster Lap Belt Path F Seat Position Indicator Label G Rear Facing Belt Path H Recline Position Indicator Label I Seat Base ...

Page 36: ...Features 2 A 36 C A B D ...

Page 37: ...Features 2 A 37 A Tether Strap B Tether Strap Adjuster C Tether Hook D Lower Anchor Attachment Storage Compartment E Tether Storage F Lower Anchor Connectors in storage E F ...

Page 38: ...pending on the intended mode of use The correct position is marked with a label on the sides of the seat near the booster lap belt path The seat is correctly in the rear facing position when the arrow points to the blue label The seat is correctly in the forward facing position when the arrow points to the orange and green label Showing in forward facing position ...

Page 39: ...eat without using the turn lever to make sure it is securely locked in place To rotate the car seat The turn levers are located underneath each armrest You only need to use one lever to rotate the car seat At the same time slide the blue trigger and squeeze on the gray lever Then rotate the seat to either direction to rotate the car seat ...

Page 40: ...talled in the vehicle in rear facing mode the car seat can be rotated to face the door to easily secure and remove your child When installed in the vehicle in forward facing mode the car seat CANNOT be rotated Seat Rotated Towards Vehicle Door ...

Page 41: ...he vehicle is in motion Car seat rotation lever and trigger should ONLY be operated by an adult DO NOT rotate with a child in the seat unless the car seat is securely installed in the vehicle in rear facing mode DO NOT operate vehicle until child is properly secured and the car seat is locked into position Always return car seat to locked position after securing removing child ...

Page 42: ...facing in the vehicle back seat Make sure lower anchor strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the blue rear facing belt path Ensure the car seat is installed 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 bubble is within the blue zone Vehicle MUST be on level ground Visit ww...

Page 43: ...or 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 Be sure to check your local and state laws as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations for car seat usage NEVER place this child restraint rear facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front ...

Page 44: ...car seat and remove the slack 3 B Install Rear Facing with Lower Anchor Attachment Review your vehicle owner s manual for lower anchor location and use Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 35 lb 16 kg Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco Turn2MeTM 3 in 1 Car Seat product page to view installation videos ...

Page 45: ...ray lever Then rotate the seat in either direction into the rear facing position The seat is correctly in the rear facing position when the arrow points to the blue label The seat is securely locked in position when you hear a CLICK Grab the sides of the seat and try to rotate the seat without using the turn lever to make sure it is securely locked in place ...

Page 46: ...wer anchor storage door on the base of the car seat and remove the lower anchor attachment from the storage compartment Close the storage compartment door 4 Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap ...

Page 47: ...nectors in the Seat The strap may not be long enough for both connectors to reach the seat Simply lay the loose end of the strap in the seat as shown 6 Recline the Car Seat From the rear of the seat pull the recline handle and place the car seat in any of the 4 recline positions 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 48: ...m of 80 on Vehicle Seat 7 Place Car Seat Rear Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat Slide the seat until it touches the vehicle seat back ...

Page 49: ...hin the blue zone Adjust the recline until the bubble is completely within the blue zone If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the ball is completely in the blue zone 10 Remove the Infant Body Support Remove the infant body support if it is installed in the seat You may reinstall the body support once the car seat is fully secured ...

Page 50: ... B 11 Open The Door To Expose The Rear Facing Belt Path Press the button on the front of the car seat and lift up to open the door and expose the rear facing belt path 12 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Pull the grey lever to open the SnugLock lock off ...

Page 51: ...hor Attachment 3 B 13 Route the Lower Anchor Strap Thread the lower anchor strap through the blue rear facing belt path under the SnugLock lock off and out the other side The strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted ...

Page 52: ... Lower Anchors Make sure the arrows are pointing up Lower anchor strap should not be twisted If twisted you will not be able to tighten the strap Lower anchor attachment can only be used if the vehicle lower anchor spacing is 11 28 cm from the center of one lower anchor to the center of the other lower anchor ...

Page 53: ...hor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap You may need to tighten through the belt path as shown Do not pull on the belt with excessive force If the belt is too tight you will not be able to close the SnugLock Lock Off ...

Page 54: ...lack is removed close the SnugLock Lock Off until you hear a CLICK Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is under the SnugLock Lock Off Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off 17 Close the Door Lower the door back down The door is secure when you hear a CLICK CLICK CLICK ...

Page 55: ...seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough 19 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Check the level indicator on the car seat The bubble must be completely within the blue zone Readjust if needed See section 5 A to secure your child Recheck the level indicator with child in seat ...

Page 56: ...on and Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Level Indicator s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5 ...

Page 57: ...nchor Connectors in Storage Locations Attach tether hook to the slot on the back or side of the car seat and remove the slack Store the lower anchor connectors in the storage compartment in the seat base Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco Turn2MeTM 3 in 1 Car Seat product page to view installation videos ...

Page 58: ...er Then rotate the seat in either direction into the rear facing position The seat is correctly in the rear facing position when the arrow points to the blue label The seat is securely locked in position when you hear a CLICK Grab the sides of the seat and try to rotate the seat without using the turn lever to make sure it is securely locked in place ...

Page 59: ... the recline handle and place the car seat in any of the 4 recline positions 1 2 3 4 4 Place Car Seat Rear Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear facing in vehicle seat The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat Slide the seat until it touches the vehicle seat back ...

Page 60: ...le MUST be on level ground Check the level indicator on the car seat The bubble must be completely within the blue zone Adjust the recline until the bubble is completely within the blue zone If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the ball is completely in the blue zone ...

Page 61: ...fant body support if it is installed in the seat You may reinstall the body support once the car seat is fully secured 8 Open The Door To Expose The Rear Facing Belt Path Press the button on the front of the car seat and lift up to open the door and expose the rear facing belt path ...

Page 62: ...ck lock off 10 Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the blue rear facing belt path under 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 Review your vehicle owner s manual for vehicle seat belt use ...

Page 63: ...ive force If the belt is too tight you will not be able to close the SnugLock Lock Off 12 Close the SnugLock Lock Off When the slack is removed close the SnugLock Lock Off until you hear a CLICK Make sure the vehicle seat belt is under the SnugLock Lock Off Note When using the lock off you do not need to switch the retractor to lock the vehicle seat belt The lock off locks the seat belt It is reco...

Page 64: ...ehicle 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 15 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Check the level indicator on the car seat The bubble must be completely within the blue zone Readjust if needed See section 5 A to secure your child Recheck the level indicator with child in seat ...

Page 65: ... More than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Level Indicator s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5 Is Everything Correct ...

Page 66: ...chor strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the orange forward facing belt path Ensure this car seat is installed 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 Harness straps need to be even with or just above the top of child s shoulders and chest clip is at arm pit level LATCH Do not install by this metho...

Page 67: ...cing as long as possible until they reach the maximum rear facing height or weight rating for their car seat Then children should ride forward facing using the builtin 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 ...

Page 68: ... owner s manual for LATCH location and use Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 40 lb 18 kg 1 Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco Turn2MeTM 3 in 1 Car Seat product page to view installation videos ...

Page 69: ...At the same time slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever Then rotate the seat in either direction into the forward facing position The seat is correctly in the forward facing position when the arrow points to the orange and green label The seat is secure when it clicks into place ...

Page 70: ...nchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pull out on the strap 3 Remove Lower Anchor Attachment from Storage Location Open the lower anchor storage door on the base of the car seat and remove the lower anchor attachment from the storage compartment Close the storage compartment door ...

Page 71: ... strap through the orange forward facing belt path and out the other side The strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted 6 Recline the Car Seat Place the car seat in any of the 4 recline positions For children under 25 lb 11 3 kg you MUST use recline positions 2 or 3 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 72: ... Seat of the Vehicle Place forward facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat Slide the seat until it touches the vehicle seat back 8 Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat ...

Page 73: ...eck the level indicator on the car seat The bubble must be completely within the orange zone Adjust the recline until the bubble is completely within the orange zone If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the ball is completely in the orange zone ...

Page 74: ...74 4 B Forward Facing with LATCH 10 Expose the Lock Off A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the chest clip D Unbuckle the buckle C B A D ...

Page 75: ...75 Forward Facing with LATCH 4 B E Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way F Undo the 2 lower snaps 11 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Pull the gray lever to open the SnugLock lock off F E ...

Page 76: ...chor Strap Under the SnugLock Lock Off The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted 13 Connect the Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle s Lower Anchors Lower anchor strap should not be twisted If twisted you will not be able to tighten the strap ...

Page 77: ...m the center of one lower anchor to the center of the other lower anchor 14 Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap You may need to tighten through the belt path as shown Do not pull on the belt with excessive force If the belt is too tight you will not be able to close the SnugLock Lock Off ...

Page 78: ...ar a CLICK Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is under the SnugLock Lock Off Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off 16 Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether adjuster and attach Consult vehicle owner s manual for specific location 17 Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack CLICK ...

Page 79: ... the seat where the lower anchor 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 5 A to secure your child 19 Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child ...

Page 80: ...Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Level Indicator s Bubble in the Orange Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5 ...

Page 81: ...ower Anchor Connectors in Storage Location Store the lower anchor connectors in the storage compartment in the seat base 2 Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco Turn2MeTM 3 in 1 Car Seat product page to view installation videos ...

Page 82: ...n At the same time slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever Then rotate the seat in either direction into the forward facing position The seat is correctly in the forward facing position when the arrow points to the orange and green label The seat is secure when it clicks into place ...

Page 83: ...in vehicle seat The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat Slide the seat until it touches the vehicle seat back 6 Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat 4 Recline the Car Seat Place the car seat in any of the 4 recline positions For children under 25 lb 11 3 kg you MUST use recline positions 2 or 3 ...

Page 84: ...Check the level indicator on the car seat The bubble must be completely within the orange zone Adjust the recline until the bubble is completely within the orange zone If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the ball is completely in the orange zone ...

Page 85: ...85 Forward Facing with Seat Belt 4 C 8 Expose the SnugLock Lock Off A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the chest clip D Unbuckle the buckle A C B D ...

Page 86: ...86 Forward Facing with Seat Belt 4 C E Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way F Undo the 2 lower snaps 9 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Pull the lever to open the SnugLock lock off F E ...

Page 87: ... seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted Review your vehicle owner s manual for vehicle seat belt use 11 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 belt with excessive force If the belt is too tight you will not be able to close the SnugLock L...

Page 88: ...icle seat belt is under the SnugLock Lock Off Note When using the lock off you do not need to switch the retractor to lock the vehicle seat belt The lock off locks the seat belt It is recommended to switch the retractor after the installation is complete to avoid a possible strangulation risk Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off CLICK ...

Page 89: ... Consult vehicle owner s manual for specific location 14 Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack 15 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor 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 5 A to secure your child ...

Page 90: ...90 Forward Facing with Seat Belt 4 C 16 Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child ...

Page 91: ...d Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Level Indicator s Bubble in the Orange Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5 ...

Page 92: ... your child in the car seat and place a blanket around the child or place the child s coat on backwards after buckling in When securely installed in the vehicle in rear facing mode the car seat can be rotated to face the door to easily secure and remove your child When installed in the vehicle in forward facing mode the car seat CANNOT be rotated Before securing your child make sure the car seat i...

Page 93: ...le the chest clip and the buckle C Place harness straps off to the sides A B 1 Rotate the car seat If securing you child in forward facing mode skip to step 2 The rotation levers are located underneath each armrest You only need to use one lever to rotate the car seat At the same time slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever Then rotate the seat toward you ...

Page 94: ...seat back 5 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 tongue to make sure it is securely attached 3 Buckle Tongue Storage Pockets Place buckle tongues in the buckle tongue storage pockets on both sides of the seat ...

Page 95: ...1 2 5 cm 1 2 5 cm 6 Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height Rear Facing Harness straps must be at or just below the child s shoulders and top of head must be at least 1 2 5 cm below the headrest harness adjustment handle 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 Remove the infant head and body supp...

Page 96: ... Position The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child 9 To Adjust Buckle Strap Press the button on the front of the car seat and lift up to open the door Locate the metal retainer on the underside of the door ...

Page 97: ...Through the Shell and Pad From the top of the car seat pull the buckle out 11 Insert Metal Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot Reach underneath the door and pull the metal retainer through 12 Close the door Lower the door back down The door is secure when you hear a CLICK CLICK ...

Page 98: ...98 Securing Child 5 Point Harness 5 13 Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured 14 Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a CLICK when the chest clip is securely buckled ...

Page 99: ...und the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down Do this to both sides 16 Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap When you are not able to pinch any of the harness webbing at your child s shoulder the harness is tight enough ...

Page 100: ...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 17 Raise the Chest Clip to Child s Armpit Level 18 Check Tightness Again Tighten More if Needed ...

Page 101: ...ild secured rotate the seat to the rear facing position The seat is correctly in the rear facing position when the arrow points to the blue label The seat is securely locked in position when you hear a CLICK Grab the sides of the seat and try to rotate the seat without using the turn lever to make sure it is securely locked in place ...

Page 102: ... sure the seat is in the 1st recline position Make sure the car seat is placed forward facing in the vehicle back seat Vehicle s seat headrest SHOULD NOT create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat Make sure the front of booster seat is NOT hanging over front of vehicle seat Make sure vehicle seat s lap belt is adjusted snugly and lays low on the child s hip and is routed behind the armrest...

Page 103: ... vehicle belt properly positioned 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...

Page 104: ...oster 6 B 6 B Install Highback Booster A C 1 Store The Harness System A Loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap D B D ...

Page 105: ... of the car seat and lift up to open the door Locate the metal retainer on the underside of the door 3 Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell and Pad From the top of the car seat pull the buckle out Lower the door back down The door is secure when you hear a CLICK ...

Page 106: ...106 Highback Booster 6 B 4 Lift The Headrest Pad Flap Up Out Of The Way 5 Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad Undo the 2 lower snaps 6 Open the Harness Storage Door ...

Page 107: ...r position for your child 9 Rotate The Car Seat Into The Forward Facing Booster Position At the same time slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever Then slide the seat in either direction into the forward facing booster position The seat is correctly in the forward facing booster position when the arrow points to the orange and green label The seat is secure when it clicks into place ...

Page 108: ...e position 1 11 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 Slide the seat until it touches the vehicle seat back 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 109: ...sing LATCH in the booster mode The lower anchor connectors DO NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles If the lower anchor connectors interfere with the vehicle seat belts or if the chosen seating position does not have lower anchors you MUST store the lower anchor connectors Store the lower anchor connectors in the storage location as shown Store the tether strap as shown Always secur...

Page 110: ... Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat 13 Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from Storage Location Open the lower anchor storage door on the base of the car seat and remove the lower anchor connectors from the storage compartment Close the storage compartment door ...

Page 111: ...through the orange forward facing belt path and out the other side The strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted 14 Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pull out on the strap ...

Page 112: ...112 Highback Booster 6 B 16 Expose the SnugLock Lock Off A Raise the headrest to the highest position A ...

Page 113: ...113 Highback Booster 6 B B Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way C Undo the 2 lower snaps 17 Open the SnugLock Lock Off Pull the lever to open the SnugLock lock off B C ...

Page 114: ...uted Under the SnugLock Lock Off The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted 19 Connect the Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle s Lower Anchors Lower anchor strap should not be twisted If twisted you will not be able to tighten the strap 11 28 cm ...

Page 115: ...e center of one lower anchor to the center of the other lower anchor 20 Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap You may need to tighten through the belt path as shown Do not pull on the belt with excessive force If the belt is too tight you will not be able to close the SnugLock Lock Off ...

Page 116: ... a CLICK Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is under the SnugLock Lock Off Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off 22 Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach Consult vehicle owner s manual for specific location 23 Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack CLICK ...

Page 117: ...Booster 6 B 24 Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child 25 Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6 C to secure your child ...

Page 118: ... in the booster 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 C Securing Child Highback Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat ...

Page 119: ...ortion of 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 shoulders between the neck and edge of shoulder The belt guides should be even with or just above the shoulders ...

Page 120: ...ing Child Highback Booster 6 C 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 Shoulders ...

Page 121: ...t armpit level To remove undo the fastening strips and remove The head support and body support MUST be used together Infant 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 7 Accessories ...

Page 122: ...upport Use only in the rear facing mode To adjust the support pull up until desired height 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 123: ... from the lower anchors push in on the red buttons and pull them off Tether To remove lift up on the tether adjuster to release the tension Press in on the hook s spring Push tether hook in then lift up and pull away from tether anchor 8 A How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether ...

Page 124: ...her option than to place a child other than an infant in a rear facing car seat in a front passenger seating position 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 for...

Page 125: ...safe Vehicle Seat Location 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 126: ... locked 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 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 127: ...Y 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 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 connections points Can be used in all car seats modes of use Belts Forward of the Seat Bight ...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...elt 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 lock off you are not required to switch the retractor as an installation step The lock off locks the seat belt However it is recommended to switch the retractor after the installation is complete to avoid a possible strangulation risk When using the SnugLock lock off route the...

Page 130: ... front to back The seat should not move more than 1 2 5 cm Note When using the lock off you are not required to switch the retractor as an installation step The lock off locks the seat belt However it is recommended to switch the retractor after the installation is complete to avoid a possible strangulation risk When using the SnugLock lock off route the vehicle seat belt into the proper belt path...

Page 131: ...round 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 2 5 cm ...

Page 132: ...45 4109 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 pr...

Page 133: ...ion 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 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 ...

Page 134: ...nal harness system in forward facing mode and ONLY when not using the SnugLock lock off Use only on forward facing aircraft seats This child restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft when used in rear facing mode or as a booster seat because aircrafts do not have shoulder belts NEVER use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child ...

Page 135: ... the same time slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever Then slide the seat in either direction into the forward facing position The seat is correctly in the forward facing position when the arrow points to the orange and green label The seat is secure when it clicks into place ...

Page 136: ...tment in the seat base 3 Check the Level Indicator Check the level indicator on the car seat The bubble must be completely within the orange zone Adjust the recline until the bubble is completely within the orange zone If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the ball is completely in the orange zone ...

Page 137: ...ward facing belt path and out the other side Buckle the seat belt and tighten it The 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 Make sure the aircraft seat belt is routed behind the harness straps is flat and is not twisted ...

Page 138: ...be removed for cleaning To remove unsnap the 2 outer headrest pad snaps Slide the elastic retaining loops out of the belt guides Undo the 2 elastic straps from the back of headrest Remove the headrest pad Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the pad on the headrest 9 A Cleaning Seat Pad ...

Page 139: ...the pad away from the 2 fastening strips Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell Door Cover Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed cover may be removed for cleaning To remove pull out the 4 pins from the front of the door The pins require some force to pull out ...

Page 140: ...moved for cleaning To remove first adjust the head support to its lowest position Pull out the tabs from below the cup holders Then pull out the 2 pins on the top of the door Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the cover to the shell ...

Page 141: ...Care Cleaning 9 Pull the fabric out from around the corner near the rear of the cup holders Pull out the 2 pins from the booster belt path On the back of the seat undo the 2 hooks from the top of the shell ...

Page 142: ...the 2 elastic loops at the top of the shell just above the head support Pull the side pads from the shell Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell ...

Page 143: ...y 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 buckle strap to make sure it is secured 9 B Cleaning Crotch Buckle WARNING In...

Page 144: ...ARNESS STRAPS LOWER ANCHOR STRAP or TETHER STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps If harness straps lower anchor strap or tether strap are frayed or heavily soiled contact Customer Service at www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 9 C Cleaning Harness Lower Anchor Attachment and Tether ...

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Page 148: ...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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