PD349468F 5/17 www.gracobaby.com 4EVER™ EXTEND2FIT™ 4-IN-1 CAR SEAT 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.
1 Important 1-A 1-B 1-C 1-D Pages 6-27 Quick Guide to Your Manual Welcome to the Graco Family Right Mode of Use 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 2 Features Pages 28-33 2
Rear-Facing Pages 34-49 3-A Rear-Facing Use 3-B Install Rear-Facing with LATCH Straps 3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward-Facing Pages 50-67 4-A Forward-Facing Use 4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Straps 4-C Install Forward-Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 3
5 Booster Pages 68-87 5-A Booster Use 5-B Install Backed Booster 5-C Install Backless Booster 6 Securing Child Pages 88-106 6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 6-B Securing Child Backed Booster 6-C Securing Child Backless Booster 7 Moving the LATCH Strap 4 Pages 107-110
8 Accessories Page 111 9 Vehicle Information 9-A 9-B 9-C 9-D Pages 112-122 How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location Vehicle Seat Belts 10 Care & Cleaning 10-A Cleaning Seat Pad 10-B Cleaning Buckle Strap 10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps 10-D Cleaning Extend2Fit Extension Panel 5 Pages 123-126
1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children: Rear-Facing: 4-50 lb (1.8-22.5 kg) Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) Backed Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) Backless Booster: 40-120 lb (18.1-54 kg) • Children less than 22 lb (10 kg) must use this car 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.
Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? The best seating location for this car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and • Results in a secure installation of this car seat. Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed, so be sure to check your vehicle owner’s manual for available seating positions, if any.
According to crash 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. Which Installation Method Should I Use? This car seat 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.
What is LATCH? LATCH consists of lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are builtin 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. Top tethers are used IN ADDITION to the lower anchors OR the vehicle’s seat belt to secure a forward-facing car seat to the vehicle. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for exact location and use. Typical seat in a passenger vehicle.
When Installing Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing LATCH System LATCH consists of lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat. Review section 3-B, 4-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual before installing. LATCH can only be used if the vehicle LATCH anchor spacing is 11 inches (28 cm) from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of the other LATCH anchor.
When Installing Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing (continued) 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 9 of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual before installing. When Installing As a Booster Vehicle Seat Belt Only use the Lap/Shoulder seat belt configuration. Review section 5-B, 5-C, 6-B and 6-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3,4 and 5 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. For Rear-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Rear-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders and top of head must be 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment lever (B). Review section 6.
For Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Forward-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just above the child’s shoulders and top of child’s ears below top of headrest (B). Review section 6. A Buckle Position (C) The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. Review section 6. C Harness Tightness (D) If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps, it is tight enough. Review section 6.
For Booster, You Need to Adjust: Use Lap/Shoulder 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.
Did You Do Everything Correctly? Rear-Facing Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (A) Review section 3 Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone (B) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders (C) Review section 6.
Forward-Facing Use the Top Tether Strap When A Using Forward-facing (A) When used properly, the top tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. Review section 4 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.
Booster Never Use Lap Belt Only Review section 6 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 6 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders Review section 6 17
1-B Welcome to the Graco Family! 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.
1-C Right Mode of Use 4 lb 22 lb 40 lb 50 lb (1.8 kg) (10 kg) (18.1kg) (22.5 kg) Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness 4-22 lb (1.8-10 kg) less than 1 year old MUST be rear-facing. 22-50 lb (10-22.5 kg) SHOULD be rear-facing.* 65 lb (30 kg) 120 lb (54 kg) Forward-Facing with 5-Point Harness 22-50 lb (10-22.5 kg) can sit upright unassisted CAN be forward-facing. 50-65 lb (22.5-30 kg) SHOULD be forward-facing.* Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 40-65 lb (18.1-30 kg) CAN be in backed booster mode.
1-D Before You Begin 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 P.O.
For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture and purchase date of this car seat on the 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. Model Name__________________________ Model Number________________________ Date of Manufacture___________________ Date of Purchase______________________ If You Need Help In the U.S.
Certification 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 only when used with the internal harness system. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats. For rear-facing installation, see section 3-C and 9-D Lap Belt Installation. For forward-facing installation, see section 4-C and 9-D Lap Belt Installation, but do not use top tether.
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.
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. 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.
! Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending on your child’s size. Infants less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST use this car seat rear-facing. ! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle. ! Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is properly routed as shown in this manual. ! Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat.
! 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: • Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.
2-A Car Seat Features A B C 2 Features D E F G I H J K L 28
M N O P 2 Features A Headrest/Harness Adjustment Lever B Headrest C Headrest Pillow D Booster Shoulder Belt Guide E Body Support F Cup Holder G Harness Release Lever (under pad) H Harness Adjustment Strap I Extension Panel J Extension Handle K Base Recline Handle L Seat Base M Harness Covers N Chest Clip O Harness Straps P Buckle Q Belt Lock-Off (under seat back pad) 29 Q
2 Features A B G F C E D 30
A B C D E F G 2 Features Level Indicator Forward-Facing Belt Path Booster Lap Belt Path Recline Position Indicator LATCH Strap Rear-Facing Belt Path Rear-Facing LATCH Strap Storage (under armrest) 31
2 Features A A B C C E D 32
A Top Tether Strap Storage B Top Tether Strap C Forward-Facing LATCH Strap Storage D Recline Handle E Instruction Manual Storage F Belt Positioning Clip 2 Features F 33
3-A Rear-Facing Use Rear-Facing: 4-50 lb (1.8-22.5 kg) and whose head is at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment handle* 3 Rear Facing LATCH Strap Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 35 lb (16 kg) • Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST be rear-facing. • Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-facing belt path marked with a blue label.
• Harness straps need to be even with or just below the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level. • The AAP and NHTSA recommend that children ride rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 50 lb (22.5 kg). Vehicle Seat Lap/ Shoulder Belt NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.
3-B I nstall Rear-Facing with LATCH Straps Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Do not use this method for a child weighing more than 35 lb (16 kg). 1. Store Top Tether Strap Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on either side of the car seat. 3 Rear Facing 2. Remove LATCH Strap from Storage Location Push in on the red buttons on the LATCH connectors and remove from storage position.
3. M ake Sure LATCH Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not, See section 7 to move LATCH strap. 4. Recline the Car Seat Place the car seat in 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th recline position.
5. To Keep Your Child Rear Facing Longer For additional leg room, squeeze the extender handle and pull the extender out. The extender has 4 positions. 4 3 21 3 Rear Facing 6. 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 LATCH anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
7. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. 8. 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. 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.
9. Extend the LATCH Strap. For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. 10. Attach LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors. ) 8 cm 3 Rear Facing (2 11” LATCH strap should lie flat and not be twisted. LATCH can only be used if the vehicle LATCH anchor spacing is 11 inches (28 cm) from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of the other LATCH anchor.
11. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown. 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat sideto-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
13. Check the Level Indicator 3 Rear Facing 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 6-A to secure your child. Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
Is Everything Correct? 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.
3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Store Top Tether and LATCH Straps Attach tether hook and LATCH connectors to the plastic bars as shown. 2. Recline the Car Seat Place the car seat in 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th recline position.
3. To Keep Your Child Rear Facing Longer For additional leg room, squeeze the extender handle and pull the extender out. The extender has 4 positions. 4 3 2 1 4. P lace 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.
5. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. 6. Check the Level Indicator 3 Rear Facing Vehicle 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.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 7. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the rearfacing belt path (marked with a blue label) and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. Note: It may be easier to route the vehicle seat belt by lifting seat pad up to expose the belt path.
9. 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. 10. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-toside and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 3 Rear Facing 11. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat.
Is Everything Correct? or. Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path cle Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground t is Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders. Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 49 3 Rear Facing at.
4-A Forward-Facing Use 4 Forward Facing Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) 49” (125 cm) or less* LATCH Strap with Top Tether Strap Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 40 lb (18 kg) • For children 40 lb or less (18 kg), MUST use recline position 5. For children over 40 lb (18.1 kg), MUST use recline position 6. • Do Not Use the leg extender forward-facing. • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat.
4 Forward Facing •H arness straps need to be even with or just above the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level. • The AAP and NHTSA recommend that children ride rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their seat, and 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.
4 Forward Facing 4-B I nstall Forward-Facing with LATCH Straps Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 40 lb (18 kg) 1. Remove LATCH Strap from Storage Location Push in on the red buttons on the LATCH connectors and remove from storage position. 2. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label If not see section 7-A to move the LATCH strap.
3. U nhook Top Tether Strap From Storage 4 Forward Facing Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. e CH 4. Recline the Car Seat For children 40 lb or less (18 kg), MUST use recline position 5. For children over 40 lb (18.1 kg), MUST use recline position 6.
4 Forward Facing 5. Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 6. Extend the LATCH Strap. For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap.
7. A ttach LATCH Connector to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors. Click! 8. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown. 55 ) 8 cm (2 11” 4 Forward Facing LATCH strap should not be twisted. LATCH can only be used if the vehicle LATCH anchor spacing is 11 inches (28 cm) from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of the other LATCH anchor.
4 Forward Facing 9. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 10. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. Ca 1” Ha Ch Rev 11. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat sideto-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. See section 6-A to secure your child.
Is Everything Correct? Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 57 4 Forward Facing Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.
4 Forward Facing 4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 3. 1. Store LATCH Straps Attach LATCH connectors to the plastic bars as shown. 4. 2. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
3. P lace Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle 4. R ecline the Car Seat For children 40 lb or less (18 kg), MUST use recline position 5. For children over 40 lb (18.1 kg), MUST use recline position 6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 59 4 Forward Facing Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
4 Forward Facing B C Using With the Lock-Off: 5A. 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.
E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. 4 Forward Facing F. Undo the 2 lower snaps. 6A. Open the Lock- Off Hold the upper (red) latch in position, then flip down the lower (gray) tab. Release the upper latch.
4 Forward Facing Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 7A. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with an orange label), through the lock-off, and out the other side. Buckle the seat belt. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten. When the belt is tight, close and lock the lock-off. Make sure both lap and shoulder belt are under the lock-off. 9A. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. 63 4 Forward Facing ut eat be 8A.
4 Forward Facing Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use Using Without the Lock-Off: 5B. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with a orange label) and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. 6B. Lock the Vehicle Seat 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.
7B. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt After step 7B, continue with step 10 on the next page. 65 4 Forward Facing 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.
4 Forward Facing 10. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 11. Tighten the Top Tether Strap Push the car seat back while tightening the top tether strap to remove all the slack. 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
Is Everything Correct? Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 67 4 Forward Facing Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.
5-A Booster Use Booster Use With Back: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) 43-57 in. (110.1-145 cm) at least 4 years old 5 Booster Booster Use Without Back: 40-120 lb (18.1-54 kg) 43-57 in. (110.1-145 cm) at least 4 years old Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Vehicle Seat Lap/ Shoulder Belt • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure vehicle seat’s lap belt is adjusted snugly and lays low on the child’s hip and is routed behind the armrest in the booster’s belt path marked with green label.
b m) ed is s nd k 69 Never Use a Vehicle Lap-Only Belt Across Front of Child 5 Booster le •N ever use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child. •D O NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the child’s arm or back. •D O NOT allow child to slouch or slide down in the booster seat. •D O NOT position vehicle belt over top of armrests. • Vehicle’s seat headrest SHOULD NOT create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat.
5-B Install Backed Booster 5 Booster A B 1. Store The Harness System A. Loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible. B. R aise the headrest to the highest position.
C D. Remove the Buckle Strap D Extend the extender, recline the car seat to position 1, then locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell. 1 2 3 5 4 71 6 5 Booster C. U nbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap as shown.
E E. R otate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell and Pad 5 Booster From the top of the car seat, pull the buckle out. F F. Unsnap Pad and Expose Seat Back Undo the 2 snaps in the headrest pad.
G. L ift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. H Undo the 2 lower snaps. 73 5 Booster H.
5 Booster I I. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell J J.
K. Place Harness, Chest Clip, Buckle Tongues, and Buckle Strap Inside Storage Compartment, then Close the Door K K Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. Move the extender to position 1. 75 5 Booster L L.
2. Recline the Car Seat Place the car seat in the 6th recline position. 5 Booster 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. Place the Booster Seat ForwardFacing 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.
5 Booster Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH in the booster mode. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt. LATCH can be used in the booster mode regardless of the weight of the child up to 100 lb (45 kg). Verify the following before using LATCH in the booster mode: •The LATCH connectors DO NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles.
Skip to Step 10 if Not Using LATCH 4. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label 5 Booster Continue to next step if correct. See section 7-A if it is not. 5.
6. A ttach LATCH Connector to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors. LATCH strap should not be twisted. LATCH can only be used if the vehicle LATCH anchor spacing is 11 inches (28 cm) from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of the other LATCH anchor. ) 8 cm (2 11” 5 Booster Click! 7.
8. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 9. Tighten Top Tether Strap 5 Booster Remove all the slack. 10. T hread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6-B to secure your child.
5-C Install Backless Booster 1. R emove the Seat Back by First Loosening the Harness Straps Lift up on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 5 Booster Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap. 2.
3. Make Sure LATCH Straps are in the Forward-Facing Belt Path and in the Stored Position 5 Booster See section 7 to change positions. 4. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad Unsnap seat pad and expose the bottom of seat base.
5. Remove the Buckle Strap Extend the Extender, recline the car seat to position 1, then locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell. 1 2 3 5 4 From the top of the car seat, pull the buckle out. 83 5 Booster 6.
7. Adjust the Seat to Recline Position 6 and Move the Extender Panel to Position 1 5 Booster 1 2 3 4 5 6 8. Lift the Red Backrest Locks Up With the car seat in the 6th recline position, lift the red backrest locks up and slide together.
9. Remove Seat Back from Seat Base Push the seat back forward and lift out of base. To replace the seat back, reverse the steps.
10.Relock the Red Backrest Locks Make sure they are both flat and locked into place 5 Booster 11.Store Splitter Plate Pull the harness adjustment strap all the way out and then store the splitter plate.
nto way 12. Attach Base Pad to the Back of Base Attach the elastic straps onto base as shown. Place forward-facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap/shoulder seat belt. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. See section 6-C to secure your child. 87 5 Booster 13.
WARNING! In cold weather, do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat. Bulky clothing can prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly. To keep child warm, buckle your child in the car seat and place a blanket around the child or place the child’s coat on backwards after buckling in. 6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 6 Securing Child A B 1.
2. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. 3. P lace 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. 4. B e Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height Rear-Facing Forward-Facing 6 Securing Child 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. To Raise or Lower Headrest/ Harness Adjustment Lever Squeeze the adjustment lever and lift or lower headrest for the proper harness height. 6. Check the Buckle Position 6 Securing Child The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child.
A A. Outer Most B. Inner Most 7. Follow the Instructions That Matches The Current Buckle Position: A. To Adjust Buckle Strap When the Buckle is in the Outer Most Position Extend the footrest, recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell. B. To Adjust Buckle Strap When the Unsnap seat pad and expose the top of seat. Locate the metal retainer.
A 8. Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Through the Shell and Pad A. Outer Most Slot: Rotate the metal retainer and insert it through the shell and pad. From the top of the car seat, pull the buckle out. B B. Inner Most Slot: From the top of the car seat, rotate the metal retainer and push the retainer down through shell. Extend the footrest, recline the car seat and from the bottom of the shell, rotate the retainer and push it up through the inner most slot in the shell.
9. Insert Metal Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot A A. Installing In The Outer Most Slot: Rotate the metal retainer and push it through the pad and shell. Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through pad and shell. 93 B B 6 Securing Child B. Installing In The Inner Most Slot: Unsnap the seat pad, from the top, rotate the metal retainer and push it through shell. F rom the bottom, push the retainer back up the outer most slot.
10. Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured Rear-Facing: Make sure the LATCH strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and in behind when in the outtermost position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted.
11. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled. 12. Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down. Do this to both sides.
13. 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. 6 Securing Child 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.
he 14. R aise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level he er, 15.
6-B Securing Child Backed Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Place Child In Seat Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the booster seat. 6 Securing Child 2.
r 3. B uckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion 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. 99 6 Securing Child 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.
Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only 6 Securing Child Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders 100
6-C Securing Child Backless Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Place Child In Seat Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat. 2. E ars Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest.
3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests. 6 Securing Child Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips. Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulders, between the neck and edge of shoulder. You may need to use the belt positioning clip to help get a good fit.
Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs 103 6 Securing Child Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders
Using Belt Positioning Clip 1. Make Sure Vehicle’s Seat Shoulder Belt Lays in the Red Zone As Shown If the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt lays outside this zone, you MUST use the belt positioning clip. 2. Attach Belt Positioning Clip 6 Securing Child Insert the loop end of the strap through the outer slot next to the harness adjustment strap as shown.
3. Push Clip and Strap Through Loop 4. Pull to Tighten Strap 5. Push Clip Through Slot In Pad 6.
7. Place Child in Seat, Buckle Child In Seat and Attach Belt Positioning Clip With child’s back flat against the back of the vehicle seat, buckle child in. Then slide the clip onto the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt as shown. Lengthen Shorten 8. Adjust the Belt Positioning Clip to Fit Your Child 6 Securing Child Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown. Clip should fit right at the top of shoulder as shown.
7-A Moving the LATCH Strap A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle. A B C D 107 7 Moving LATCH 1.
7 Moving LATCH 2. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad to Expose the LATCH Strap 3. Pull LATCH Connectors Out of the Belt Path Openings into the Center of the Car Seat 4. Slide Entire LATCH Strap Along Bar to the Desired Belt Path Openings Rear-Facing: Slide LATCH strap along bar to the front of the seat. Forward-Facing: Slide the LATCH strap up along bar to the top.
e r r p Make sure the LATCH strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the innermost position (A), and in behind when in the outter-most position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted. A B Forward-Facing: Make sure the LATCH strap is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not twisted. 109 RearFacing ForwardFacing 7 Moving LATCH r 5.
7 Moving LATCH 6. Replace Seat Pad 7.
8-A Accessories (on select models) Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove. 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. Headrest Pillow Use only in the rear-facing mode. To adjust the pillow, pull up until desired height. Do not use without the body pillow.
9-A H ow to Remove LATCH and Top Tether LATCH To remove the LATCH from the lower anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off. Top Tether 9 Vehicle Information To remove, lift up on the tether lock to release the tension. Press in on the hook’s spring. Push tether hook in, then lift up and pull away from tether anchor.
9-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle’s owner manual for Seating Locations The best seating location for this car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and • Results in a secure installation of this car seat 113 9 Vehicle Information In the event there is no available back seat and / or you have no other 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 Admin
9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations: 9 Vehicle Information rear-facing or sidefacing vehicle seats rear-facing with an active front air bag 114 booster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt
9-D Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle’s owner 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 latchplate; 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.
Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: Lap/Shoulder Belt 3 connections points. Can be used in all car seats modes of use. Lap Belt Only 2 connection points. Can ONLY be used in harness mode.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation - Rear-Facing/Forward Facing Modes 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: 1. Slowly pull the belt out about halfway and stop. 2. Let the belt retract back several inches. 3. Try to slowly pull the belt out more.
How to Lock Your Lap and Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt 9 Vehicle Information Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor Note: When using the lock-off, you do not need to switch the retractor. The lock-off locks the seat belt. A latchplate 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.
g Locking Latchplate and ELR Retractor A latchplate that holds the lap belt snug after it has been adjusted; contains a metal bar on the underside of the hardware that “locks” the belt in position. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Then, pull upwards on the shoulder belt so that the lap belt gets tight around the car seat. Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and front-toback.
Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor 9 Vehicle Information A latchplate 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 seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and front-toback.
Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor Note: When using the lock-off, you do not need to use the locking clip. The lock-off locks the seat belt. 121 Locking Clip 1” (2.5 cm) 9 Vehicle Information A latchplate 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 a locking clip to lock the vehicle seat belt. To get a locking clip order online at gracobaby.
Lap Belt Installation - DO NOT use in Booster Mode Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor 9 Vehicle Information Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and frontto-back. The seat should not move more than 1 “ (2.5 cm). When installing the car seat, route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in.
10-A Cleaning Seat Pad 10 Care & Cleaning Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Headrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, unsnap headrest pad from plastic shell. Undo the 2 elastic straps from the back of headrest and remove the pad. Slide the elastic retaining loops out of the belts guides.
10 Care & Cleaning 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. Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, cover may be removed for cleaning. You may need to uninstall the car seat to remove the pad. Unsnap base pad from side pad. Undo the elastic straps in the rear-facing belt path. Pull the arm rest pads over the cup holders.
10-B Cleaning Buckle Strap WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any objects or debris that could prevent latching. 125 10 Care & Cleaning Recline the car seat, extend the footrest, then locate the metal retainer. Rotate the metal retainer up through the shell and pad. From the front, pull the buckle strap out. To clean buckle, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle. Press the red button several times while in the water. DO NOT SUBMERGE THE BUCKLE STRAP.
10 Care & Cleaning 10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or LATCH STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps or LATCH belt are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109. 10-D Cleaning Extender Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the extender panel. DO NOT USE BLEACH or other chemicals. Avoid spilling drinks on the extender.
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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 slot with the instruction book icon as shown.
