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Common questions
Common Questions
10 totalHow do I adjust the recline positions of the car seat base?
Adjust the base to one of three recline positions: remove the wedge cushion for position 1 (least reclined), attach it marked '2' facing up for position 2, and '3' for position 3. Ensure level line on side of base is parallel with ground or use rolled towels under base if needed.
What are the proper methods to secure a child in the car seat?
To properly secure your child, adjust the harness to fit their height by using the buckle’s metal clip or changing slots on the splitter plate. Ensure straps are at or just below shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level.
How do I install a car seat without base in my vehicle?
To install without base, place the car seat flat on the back seat. Route the shoulder belt into the rear-facing belt path marked 'RF', lock it according to vehicle manual, and test for tightness by pulling from sides.
How do I secure a car seat using LATCH straps?
Remove LATCH-hooks from storage location; ensure they are in the rear-facing belt path (marked 'RF'). Connect to vehicle's lower anchors and extend strap fully before connecting without a twist. Test for tightness by pulling base sides.
Can I use this car seat with both LATCH and seatbelt installations?
NO, never use both LATCH and seat belt at the same time as they compromise safety. Use either system based on your vehicle's suitability, ensuring proper fit every time.
How should I clean my car seat to maintain hygiene?
Loosen harness straps and remove them from the splitter plate; pull out the plastic flaps on sides of shell. Carefully take off pad and canopy, following machine wash instructions in cold water but avoiding bleach.
Full Manual
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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.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
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######## Important Pages 4-13
######## Features Pages 14-23
######## Rear-Facing Use Pages 24-42
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######## Securing Child Pages 43-54
######## Carrier Use Pages 55-56
######## Vehicle Information Pages 57-67
######## Care & Cleaning Pages 69-73
######## 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual
This car seat is for children 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg) and 32” (81 cm) or less.
Get to Know Your Car Seat
############# The best seating location for this infant car seat is one that:
Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active front air bag.
Review section 6 of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
############# Which Installation Method Should I Use?
This infant car seat base can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.
This infant car seat carrier can be installed in your vehicle using only the vehicle seat belt. LATCH is not available to install the carrier.
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########### When Installing Base LATCH System
########### 1 Important
Vehicle Seat Belt
LATCH consists of lower anchors, which are builtin to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat.
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 of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
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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-D of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
############# Does Your Seat Fit Your Child Correctly?
########### 1 Important
To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 4 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child.
########### You Need To Adjust: Harness Height
Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders. Review section 4-A.
Buckle Position
The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. Review section 4-B.
Harness Tightness
If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps, it is tight enough. Review section 4-C.
############# Did You Do Everything Correctly?
########### 1 Important
Base or Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path
Review section 3. Car Seat Level to Ground Review sections 2-E and 3.
Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base
Review section 2-C.
Cannot Pinch Harness Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders. Review section 4-C. Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 4-C.
######## 1-B Before You Begin
Your child’s safety depends on you. No car seat can 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.
Register This Child Restraint
Please fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it in today or register online at www. gracobaby.com/carseatregistration.
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Graco Children’s Products, Inc. Attn: Customer Service 3 Glenlake Parkway Atlanta, GA 30328 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 go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture, and purchase date of this car seat below. You can find this information either on the registration card if you still have it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat.
########### 1 Important
Model Name _________________________ Model Number _______________________ Date of Manufacture __________________ Date of Purchase _____________________
############# If You Need Help
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 additional resources or to get your car seat checked by a child passenger safety technician, please visit the following web sites:
www.nhtsa.gov • www.seatcheck.org • www.safekids.org
############# Certification
########### 1 Important
This child restraint meets 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. Contact the airline for their specific polices.
############# Car Seat’s Useful Life
STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture. Look for date of manufacture label on back of the car seat.
Graco Children’s Products Inc. 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.
Vehicle Seat Protection
Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel, or thin blanket under and behind car seat.
Warm Weather Use
Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather. To avoid burns, always check before putting child in car seat.
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######## 1-C Safety Warnings
1 Important
######## 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.
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.
! NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN ACTIVE FRONT AIR BAG.
If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and car seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child.
########### ! Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bags and car seat use.
! If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual.
1 Important
! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommend that children be rear-facing until age 2 or until they reach the maximum rearfacing height and weight rating for their seat.
! This child restraint must only be used with children weighing between 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg).
! 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.
! 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 6 and your vehicle owner’s manual.
! Always secure car seat with LATCH or a vehicle seat belt, even when unoccupied. In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers.
! DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts.
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! 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.
1 Important
! DO NOT use accessories or parts other 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, LATCH 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:
! Never attach two LATCH connectors
to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the
vehicle manufacturer. ! Do not use both the vehicle seat belt and LATCH strap at the same time when using the car seat rear-facing.
######## 2-A Car Seat Features A
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######## 2-B Remove Car Seat from Base
From the back of the car seat, squeeze the base release handle and lift the car seat out of the base.
######## 2-C Attach Car Seat to Base
Align the locking bar at the front of the car seat with the locks in the base. Set car seat in the base. Push down on the front of the car seat. You will hear a “click” when it is locked.
Pull up on the front corners of the seat to make sure it is locked.
2-D Adjusting Carry Handle
########### 1. To Rotate Handle
Press the red handle adjustment buttons on both sides of handle.
MAKE SURE handle locks into position before lifting the carrier.
########### 2 Features
########### 2. Handle Has 4Positions
A
B
Rotate handle to any of the 4 locked positions. Push and pull the handle to make sure handle is in a lock position.
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Carry handle MUST be upright in position A when carrying.
Handle can be in any position when used in the vehicle.
2-E Recline the Base
########### 1. Base Has 3 Recline Positions
Position 1 is the least reclined position. Remove the base wedge.
For position 2, attach the base wedge with the label marked 2 facing up.
For position 3, attach the base wedge with the label marked 3 facing up.
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If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the base, at the vehicle seat crease, until the level line is level with the ground.
######## 2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations. Review section 6 for additional information.
Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed. Be sure to check your vehicle owner’s manual for all available seating positions.
According to accident statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat. The center of the back seat can be the safest during a possible side impact.
########### NEVER place this child restraint rearfacing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.
In the event there is no back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual to see how to use your infant child restraint.
######## 2-G Choosing LATCH or Seat Belts
This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. Review section 6 for additional information.
######## 2 Features 2-H What is LATCH?
LATCH consists of lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car seat. Lower anchors are used INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle.
############# Review your vehicle’s owner manual for exact location and use. Review section 6 for additional information.
Typical seat in a passenger vehicle. Other vehicle types may have different LATCH locations.
Vehicle Lower Anchor Points
Vehicle Seat Crease
######## 3-A Rear-Facing Safe Use Checklist
########### Rear-Facing: 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg) 32” (81 cm) or less
LATCH Strap
Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
Facing
• Harness straps must be at or just below the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip must be at armpit level.
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. 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 you and your infant leave the hospital.
Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt
Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Without Base
########### NEVER place this child restraint
########### rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.
########### 3 Rear Facing
Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt Without Base
######## 3-B Install With Base Rear-Facing With LATCH Strap
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use.
########### 1. Remove LATCH Hooks from Storage Location
Slide each LATCH hook out of the storage location.
########### 3. Extend the LATCHStrap
Extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap.
########### 4. Place Base inBack Seat of theVehicle
Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back. Center the base between the lower LATCH anchors.
########### 5. Check the RearFacing LevelLine
The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground.
To recline, review section 2-E.
########### 6. Connect LATCHHooks toVehicle’s LowerLATCH Anchors
LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
########### 7. Tighten theLATCH Strap
Press down firmly in the center of the base while tightening the LATCH strap.
########### 8. Test ForTightness
Grab the sides of the base where the LATCH strap is and push and pull the base from side to side and front to back.
If the base moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
########### 9. Attach Car Seatto Base
################## CLICK!
Place car seat into the base. Push down on the front of the car seat and handle until you hear a “click”.
Test to make sure the car seat is attached by pulling up on the front corners of car seat.
########### 10. Check the Rear Facing Level Line
The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground. Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground.
See section 4-C to secure your child.
######## Is Everything Correct?
Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path
Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base
Car Seat Level to Ground
Cannot Pinch Harness
Chest Clip Even With Armpits
######## 3-C Install With Base Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt
########### 1. Store LATCHStraps
Hook the LATCH hooks into the holes on side of base as shown. Remove the slack.
########### 2. Place Base inBack Seat of theVehicle
Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back.
The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground.
To recline, review section 2-E.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
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########### 5. Lock the VehicleSeat Belt
In most vehicles today, slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it go back in. You will hear a “clicking” sound. Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked. If not, review your car’s owner manual and section 6-D.
########### 6. Tighten theVehicle Seat Belt
Press down firmly in the center of the base. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor.
########### 7. Test ForTightness
Grab the sides of the base where the seat belt is and push and pull the base from side to side and front to back.
If the base moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
########### 8. Attach Car Seatto Base
CLICK!
Place car seat into the base. Push down on the front of the car seat and handle until you hear a “click”.
Test to make sure the car seat is attached by pulling up on the front corners of car seat.
########### 9. Check the Rear Facing Level Line
The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground. Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground.
See section 4-C to secure your child.
######## Is Everything Correct?
Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path
Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base
Car Seat Level to Ground
Cannot Pinch Harness
Chest Clip Even With Armpits
######## 3-D Install Without Base
######## Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt
########### 1. Place Car Seat in Back Seat of the Vehicle
Place the car seat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back.
Check the rear-facing level line. The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the base, at the vehicle seat crease, until the level line is level with the ground.
Facing
Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should not be twisted.
In most vehicles today, slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it go back in. You will hear a “clicking” sound. Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked. If not, review your car’s owner manual and section 6-D.
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########### 4. Tighten theVehicle Seat Belt
Lay your forearm across the car seat at the belt path and push down. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor.
########### 5. Test ForTightness
Grab the sides of the car seat where the seat belt is and push and pull the car seat from side to side and front to back. If the car seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground. Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat, at the vehicle seat crease, until the level line is level with the ground.
3 Rear Facing
######## Is Everything Correct?
Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path
Car Seat Level to Ground
Cannot Pinch Harness
Chest Clip Even With Armpits
######## 4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child
4 Securing Child
Important
########### 1. Loosen HarnessStraps
Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.
########### 2. Release the ChestClip
Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart.
Press the red button and pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps off to the sides.
Child
Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back.
Avoid bulky or heavy clothing when it is cold out. Doing so will prevent the harness straps from tightening properly. If needed, place a blanket over the child after you have secured them.
Harness Straps
MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW the Child’s Shoulders
1” (2.5 cm)
4 Securing Child
Important
With harness straps loose, from the back of the car seat, remove the harness straps loops from the splitter plate.
Child
Make sure harness straps are not twisted and are at the same height.
If the child’s shoulders are even with or just below the lowest 2 slots, use the upper loops on the harness straps.
4 Securing Child
Important
Thread the upper harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are on top of the splitter plate and are completely on.
If the child’s shoulders are even with or just below the upper 2 slots, use the lower loops on the harness straps.
Child
Thread the lower harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are completely on the splitter plate.
4 Securing Child
Important
The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them.
4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child
Remove child from the seat. From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad.
From the front, pull buckle out of the pad an shell.
Push metal clip down through the pad and shell. Make sure the buckle’s red button is facing out.
4 Securing
Child
Make sure buckle’s metal clip is completely through pad and shell.
######## 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat
4 Securing Child
Important
You will hear a “click” when buckle tongues are securely attached. Pull up on each buckle tongue to make sure it is securely attached.
You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled attached.
Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down. Do this to both sides.
Child
When you are not able to pinch 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.
4 Securing Child
Important
Tighten more if needed.
######## 4-D Removing Child
########### 1. Loosen HarnessStraps
Child
Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.
########### 2. Release the ChestClip
Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart.
########### 3. Unbuckle YourChild
Press in on the red button and remove the buckle tongues. Remove Child from the seat.
######## 5-A Carrier Use
Read all instructions before use of the infant carrier. Keep instructions for future use. Do not use the infant carrier if it is damaged or broken.
NEVER leave child unattended. Always stay within arms reach of carrier.
SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child. NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
5 Carrier Use
STRANGULATION HAZARD: Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle.
FALL HAZARD: Child’s movements can move carrier. NEVER place carrier on counter tops, tables or any other elevated surfaces.
KEEP STRINGS AND CORDS AWAY FROM CHILD. Strings and cords can cause strangulation. DO NOT place carrier near windows where cords from blinds or drapes can strangle a child. DO NOT hang strings on or over the carrier. DO NOT attach strings to toys.
############# NEVER place carrier in the seating area or across the top of a shopping carts. This can result in serious injury or death to your child.
USE ONLY WITH STROLLERS THAT ARE PART OF THE GRACO CLICK CONNECT TRAVEL SYSTEM. Refer to the stroller owner’s manual for details on how to attach the infant carrier to your stroller. If you do not have an owner’s manual, please visit our website at www.gracobaby.com to download the manual or call toll-free at 800-345-4109.
########### 5 Carrier
########### Use
NEVER use a Graco infant carrier with any other manufacturer’s strollers. This can result in serious injury or death.
######## 6-A Additional LATCH Information
This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.
The LATCH system allows you to securely attach your car 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.
Only use LATCH in seating positions recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information.
######## 6-B How to Remove LATCH
Information
######## 6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats
Never install this car seat in side-facing or rear-facing vehicle seats.
######## 6-D Vehicle Seat Belts
############# Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use
This car seat can be installed using a vehicle seat belt. To do this, you will need to change the seat belt to a locked mode for use with car seats. With some vehicle seat belts, this is done with the latch plate; with other vehicle seat belts, this is done with the retractor.
########### 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 seat back.
########### Latch Plate
The male end of the seat belt with the silver tongue.
########### Seat Crease
The crease where the vehicle seat back and seat bottom meet.
############# Identify Your Seat Belt Type
There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat:
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 3 connections points.
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Lap Only Seat Belt 2 connection points.
########### 6 Vehicle
The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat:
Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt
Belts Forward of the Seat Crease
Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door
############# Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Installation
Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. There are three types of retractors: ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor), ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor), and Switchable (ELR switch to ALR). To determine your type of retractor, follow these steps:
Note: Most vehicles manufactured after 1996 will have Switchable retractors in the back seat. If you have any questions about your retractor type, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call Graco for assistance.
########### Information
########### 6 Vehicle
############# How to Lock Your Lap/Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt
########### Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor
A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out to switch it to locking mode. Then, as you pull the vehicle seat belt tight, feed all the slack back into the retractor.
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 switching the retractor. See Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor.
Grab the sides of the base or seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
########### 6 Vehicle Information
########### Locking Latch Plate and ELR Retractor
A latch plate 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 base or car seat.
Grab the sides of the base or seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
########### Information
########### 6 Vehicle
########### Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor
A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around 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 base or seat at the belt path and slide side-to-side and front-to-back. The base or seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
########### 6 Vehicle Information
########### Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor
A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat.
With this retractor, you will need to use the locking clip to lock the vehicle seat belt.
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.
############# 1” (2.5 cm)
Attach locking clip to lap and shoulder belts as shown.
Buckle belt. Check that lap belt does not move by pulling hard. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure.
########### Information
########### 6 Vehicle
Lap Belt Installation
Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts.
########### 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.
Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
########### Sewn On Latch Plate and ALR Retractor
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 side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
########### 6 Vehicle Information
######## 7-A Accessories (on select models)
Accessories
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To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: Use body support with bottom 2 sets of harness slots only.
########### Body Pillow
To remove, pull the body pillow out from behind the harness straps.
########### Harness Covers
Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with the placement of the chest clip at armpit level. To remove, review section 4-A to unthread the harness system.
######## 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad
Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.
8 Care & Cleaning
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8 Care
Slide the canopy to one side of the canopy hoop. From the center, pull the canopy hoop apart and remove canopy.
########### 8 Care & Cleaning
Machine wash pad and canopy in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.
Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell. Make sure harness straps are not twisted.
######## 8-B Cleaning Buckle
########### Remove Buckle to Clean
From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad. From the front, pull buckle out of the pad and shell.
To clean, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle. Press the red button several times while in the water.
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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 time to time to remove any objects or debris that could prevent latching.
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Replacement Parts
To purchase parts or accessories in the United States, please contact us at the following:
#### www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109
Store instruction manual in the slots on the bottom of the base where the instruction book icon is shown.
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• Owners’ Manual • Manual del propietario
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Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly instructions could result in serious injury or death.
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USING GRACO® INFANT CAR SEAT WITH STROLLER:
No observar estas advertencias y las instrucciones de armado podría resultar en lesiones serias o la muerte.
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################ USO DEL TRANSPORTADOR PARA BEBÉ GRACO® CON EL COCHECITO:
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######### Parts list • Lista de piezas
Este modelo podría no incluir algunas de las características que se indican a continuación. Verifique que tiene todas las piezas de este modelo ANTES de armar su producto. Si falta alguna pieza, llame a Servicio al Cliente.
This model may not include some features shown below. Check that you have all the parts for this model BEFORE assembling your product. If any parts are missing, call Customer Service.
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######### To Open Stroller • Cómo abrir el cochecito
Before assembly be sure to place stroller on top of a piece of cardboard or other protective cover to prevent damage to floor surface.
Antes de armarlo, tenga la seguridad de poner el cochecito arriba de un pedazo de cartón u otro tipo de protección para prevenir el daño a la superficie del piso.
Storage latch Traba de almacenamiento
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SNAP! ¡RUIDO!
CHECK that stroller is completely latched open before continuing.
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VERIFIQUE que el cochecito esté completamente abierto antes de continuar.
############ Front Wheels • Ruedas delanteras
2X
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################## SNAP! ¡RUIDO!
CHECK that wheels are securely attached by pulling on wheel assemblies.
VERIFIQUE que las ruedas estén instaladas correctamente tirando de los ensamblajes de la rueda.
To remove.
Para sacarla.
######### Rear Wheels • Ruedas traseras
The rear wheels can only go on one way. Brake lever points toward rear of stroller.
SNAP! ¡RUIDO!
Las ruedas traseras solamente se pueden montar de una manera. La palanca del freno apunta hacia la parte trasera del cochecito.
and attach to plastic clips as shown. Tire la línea del freno de abajo del cochecito y sujétela a las presillas de plástico como se indica.
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######### Canopy • Capota
To open. To close. Para abrir la capota. Para cerrarla.
Cupholder • Apoyavaso
To remove. Para sacarla.
######### To Use Brake • Cómo usar el freno
WARNINGAlways apply brake. Check that brake is
on by trying to push stroller.
ADVERTENCIAUse siempre el freno. Verifique que el freno esté activado tratando de empujar el cochecito.
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######### Swivel Wheels • Ruedas giratorias
Front swivel wheels lock for use on uneven surfaces such as grass, stones or gravel.
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Las ruedas giratorias delanteras se traban para el uso en superficies desparejas tales como césped, piedras o grava.
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######### To Recline Seat • Para reclinar el asiento
WARNING Fabric caught in the latches may prevent them from locking. When returning seat to upright position, do not allow fabric to be pinched in the latch.
When making adjustments to the stroller seat, make sure child’s head, arms, and legs are clear of moving seat parts and stroller frame. Do not use in reclined carriage position with an older child that can lift up on hands and knees or crawl out.
ADVERTENCIA La tela que se enganche en las trabas podría impedir que se traben. Cuando vuelve a poner el asiento en la posición vertical, no permita que la tela quede enganchada en la traba. Cuando realiza ajustes al asiento del cochecito, asegúrese que la cabeza, brazos y piernas del niño están lejos de las piezas del asiento que se mueven y del armazón del cochecito. No use en la posición totalmente reclinada con un niño mayor que puede levantarse en sus manos y rodillas o salir gateando.
To raise.
To recline.
Para levantar.
Para reclinar.
5 Positions
5 Posiciones
To Adjust Leg Rest
To lower leg rest, press buttons on side of seat as shown.
Para bajar el descanso de la pierna, oprima los botones del costado del asiento como se indica.
To raise leg rest, lift up seat as shown.
Para levantar el descanso de la pierna, levante el asiento como se indica.
Reclined Carriage Position
WARNING
ADVERTENCIA
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Reline seat to lowest position.
Recline el asiento hasta la posición más baja.
Raise the legrest to fully upright
position as shown.2
Levante el soporte de las piernas hasta la posición completamente vertical como se indica.
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Remove flaps from bottom of legrest.
Para las aletas de abajo del descanso para las piernas.
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Unfasten straps and thread straps through button holes on each side of seat cover.
Desabroche las correas y páselas a través de los agujeros en cada costado de la funda del asiento.
Fasten hook and loop tape on both sides of the stroller to secure.
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Sujete la cinta de gancho y nudo en ambos costados del cochecito para asegurarlo.
######### To Secure Child • Cómo asegurar al niño
######### 5 Point Harness • Arnés de 5 puntos
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Use slide adjuster at shoulder and waist for tighter adjustment. To change shoulder harness slots, see page 20.
Use slide adjuster at shoulder and waist for further adjustment. Repeat on other side.
Use el ajuste deslizable en el hombro y la cintura para hacer ajustes más apretado. Para cambiar ranuras del arnés del hombro vea la página 20.
Utilisez le régulateur coulissant à l'épaule et à la taille pour un ajustement plus précis. Répétez de l'autre côté.
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######### 3 Point Buckle • Hebilla de 3 puntos
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To convert to 3-pt harness. Para convertirlo en un arnés de 3 puntos.
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Use slide adjuster at waist for tighter adjustment.
Use el ajuste deslizable a la cintura para hacer ajustes más apretado.
######### To Change Shoulder Harness Slots • Cómo cambiar las ranuras del arnés del hombro
Shoulder harness anchor—larger child
Anclajes del arnés del hombro-niño grande
Shoulder harness anchor—smaller child
Anclajes del arnés del hombro-niño pequeño
Slide adjuster
Ajustador deslizable
Use either shoulder harness anchor in the slots that are closest to child’s shoulder height.
Use slide adjuster for further adjustment.
Use uno de los anclajes del arnés del hombro en las ranuras que estén más cerca a la altura del hombro del niño.
Use el ajustador deslizable para lograr ajustes adicionales.
To Fold • Cómo plegarlo
Before folding stroller, fold canopy and apply brake.
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Antes de plegar el cochecito, pliegue la capota y aplique el freno.
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SNAP! ¡RUIDO!
Storage latch will engage automatically.
La traba de almacenamiento se activará automáticamente.
########## To Attach Graco® Infant Car Seat • Cómo instalar el asiento de automóvil para bebé Graco®
For models that do not come with an infant car seat one may be purchased separately.
WARNINGTO AVOID INJURY TO YOUR CHILD: This stroller is only compatible with Graco® SnugRide® infant car seats with Click Connect™. Only use with Graco® infant car seats that have the Click Connect™ logo. Improper use of this stroller with other manufacturers’ carseats may result in serious injury or death.Read the manual provided with your Graco car seat before using it with your stroller.
• Always secure your child with the car seat harness when using the car seat in the stroller. If your child is already in the car seat, check that the child is secured with the harness.
Para los modelos que no vienen con un asiento de automóvil para bebé, se puede comprar uno por separado.
ADVERTENCIAPARA EVITAR LESIONES A SU NIÑO: Este cochecito solamente es compatible con los asientos de automóvil para bebé Graco® SnugRide® con Click Connect™. Úselo solamente con los asientos de automóvil para bebé de Graco® que tienen el logotipo Click Connect™. El uso inadecuado de este cochecito con asientos para automóvil de otros fabricantes podría resultar en lesiones serias o la muerte. Lea el manual provisto con su asiento de automóvil Graco antes de usarlo con su cochecito.
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Raise the legrest to fully upright position as shown.
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Levante el soporte de las piernas hasta la posición completamente vertical como se indica.
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Remove flaps from bottom of legrest.
Para las aletas de abajo del descanso para las piernas.
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Thread straps through button holes on each side of seat cover.
Pase las correas a través de los agujeros del botón en cada costado de la funda del asiento.
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Fasten hook and loop tape on each side to secure.
Sujete la cinta de nudo y gancho en cada costado para asegurarlo.
Open carseat attachment flap as shown.
Abra la aleta del asiento de automóvil como se indica.
Mounts Soportes
Recline the stroller seat back to its lowest position. Locate the 2 Click Connect™ mounts.
Recline el respaldo del asiento del cochecito hasta la posición más baja. Ubique los 2 montantes Click Connect™.
Insert carseat into stroller and push down on car seat until the latches snap into the Click Connect™ mounts.
Ponga el asiento para automóvil en el cochecito y empuje el asiento para automóvil hacia abajo hasta que se trabe en los soportes Click Connect™.
SNAP! ¡RUIDO! SNAP! ¡RUIDO!
CHECK that infant car seat is securely attached by pulling up on it.
VERIFIQUE QUE el asiento de automóvil para bebé esté debidamente instalado conectado con firmeza tirando hacia arriba de la misma.
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To remove car seat: squeeze release handle at back of car seat, and lift car seat out of the stroller.
Para sacar el asiento de automóvil: apriete la manija de liberación de atrás del asiento de automóvil y levante el asiento de automóvil fuera del cochecito.
######### Harness Covers (on certain models) • Fundas del arnés (en ciertos modelos)
Only use these harness covers on this stroller. Never use these harness covers on any other product.
Slide harness covers onto shoulder straps. Use las fundas del arnés solamente en este cochecito. Nunca use elas fundas del arnés en ningún otro producto. Deslice las fundas del arnés sobre las correas de los hombros.
######### Care and Maintenance
######### Atención y mantenimiento
Replacement Parts • Warranty Information (USA) Piezas de repuesto • Servicio de la garantía (EE.UU.)
To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in the United States, please contact us at the following:
Para comprar repuestos o accesorios o para el servicio de la garantía en los Estados Unidos, por favor comuníquese con nosotros en:
##### www.gracobaby.com or/o 1-800-345-4109
############## Product Registration (USA) Registro del producto (EE.UU.)
To register your Graco product from within the U.S.A. visit us online at www.gracobaby.com/productregistration or return registration card provided with your product. We currently do not accept product registrations from those living outside the United States of America.
Para registrar su producto Graco desde dentro de los EE.UU., visítenos en línea en www.gracobaby.com/productregistration o envíe la tarjeta de registro provista con su producto. Actualmente no aceptamos registros de los productos de quienes viven fuera de los Estados Unidos de América.