www.gracobaby.com Recline N’ Ride TM 3-IN-1 CAR SEAT FEATURING ON THE GOTM RECLINE Read This Instruction Manual 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 6-25 Quick Guide to Your Manual Welcome to the Graco Family Height and Weight Guidelines Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Car Seat’s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use 1-E Safety Warnings 2 Features 2 Pages 26-31
Rear-Facing Pages 32-45 3-A Rear-Facing Use 3-B Install Rear-Facing With LATCH Strap 3-C Install Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward-Facing Pages 46-61 4-A Forward-Facing Use 4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Strap 4-C Install Forward-Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 5 Booster Pages 62-73 5-A Booster Use 5-B Install Booster 3
6 Securing Child Pages 74-84 6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 6-B Securing Child Booster 7 Accessories Pages 85-86 8 Moving the LATCH Strap Pages 87-91 8-A Moving the LATCH Strap 8-B Storing the LATCH Strap 8-C How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether 4
9 Vehicle Information Pages 92-101 9-A Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 9-B Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 9-C Vehicle Seat Belts 10 Care & Cleaning 10-A 10-B 10-C 10-D Pages 102-107 Cleaning RapidRemoveTM Seat Pad Cleaning Removable Cup Holders Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps Cleaning Buckle Strap 5
1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children: Rear-Facing: 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) Cup Holder Assembly Adult Assembly Required Attach Cup Holders Cup holders MUST be installed. To attach the cup holders, align the tabs on the cup holder with the slots in the seat and slide down. Make sure the seat pad fabric tucks underneath the cup holder edges. Repeat on the other side.
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 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. 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 built-into your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-into 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 and 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 and 4-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual. 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 and 4-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
When Installing As a Booster Vehicle Seat Belt Only use the Lap/Shoulder seat belt configuration. Review section 5 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 sections 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. Buckle Position (C) The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. Review section 6. A 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.
Rear-Facing Installation 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 Installation Use the top tether strap when using forwardfacing (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 Installation 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 Height and Weight Guidelines 5 lb (2.3 kg) 22 lb (10 kg) 65 lb (30 kg) 40 lb (18.1 kg) Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg) and less than 1 year old MUST be rear-facing. 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) SHOULD be rear-facing. Forward-Facing with 5-Point Harness 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) and can sit upright unassisted CAN be forward-facing. 40-65 lb (18-30 kg) SHOULD be forward-facing. Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 40-65 lb (18.1-30 kg) CAN be in 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.
d 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 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. For rear-facing installation, see section 3-C and 9-C Lap Belt Installation. For forward-facing installation, see section 4-C and 9-C Lap Belt Installation, but do not use top tether.
op se 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.
! 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. !R eview your vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bags and car seat use. ! I f your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual. ! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.
! DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. ! 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 hooks must be stored. ! Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle.
2-A Car Seat Features A B 2 Features C D F E G I K H J L M N O P 26
2 Features A Headrest Height Adjustment Lever B Headrest C Head Support D Shoulder Belt Guide E Harness Covers F Chest Clip G Harness Strap H Harness Buckle I Buckle Strap J Cup Holder K Body Support L Harness Adjuster Lever (Under the Seat Pad) M On The GoTM Recline Handle N Rear-Facing Belt Path O Base P Harness Adjustment Strap 27
2 Features B A D C E G F H I J 28
Seat Underside Cup Holder Level Indicator Booster Belt Path Forward-Facing Belt Lock-Off Forward-Facing Belt Path Rear-Facing Belt Path LATCH Bar LATCH Strap Recline Foot Rear-Facing Belt Lock-Off LATCH Adjuster LATCH Storage Compartment InRightTM LATCH LATCH Storage Door K L M H N 2 Features A B C D E F G H I J K L M N 29
2 Features B A B B C D E 30
A B C D E Tether Strap RapidRemoveTM Clips Tether Adjuster Tether Storage Bar Recline Foot 2 Features 31
3-A Rear-Facing Use Rear-Facing: 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) LATCH Strap *Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 35 lb (16 kg) • Car seat must be 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. • Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not move at the rear-facing belt path more than 1” (2.5 cm) from sideto-side and front-to-back.
• 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 40 lb (18 kg). NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag. Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt When reading the level indicator, Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for preemies.
3-B Install Rear-Facing With LATCH Strap 3. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco® Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page to view the installation video. 1. Store Top Tether Strap 4. Store top tether hook as shown. 2. Rotate the Recline Foot Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat into the rear-facing position marked with a blue label. The recline foot is secure when it “clicks” into place. 3 Rear Facing 5.
3. Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the rear-facing belt path. 4. From the Bottom of the Seat, Open the LATCH Storage Door and Remove the InRightTM LATCH Connectors from Storage Location 5. Extend the LATCH Strap 35 3 Rear Facing For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap.
6. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle 8. L Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the car seat touches the vehicle seat back. Center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors. 7. Make Sure the Stability Foot Fully Rests on the Vehicle Seat 9.
8. Connect InRightTM LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. Click! 9. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly on the front of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. 10. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is routed 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.
11. Choose One of the Four Recline Positions The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car seat. • DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving. Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped and in a parked position. 1 2 3 4 12. Check the Level Indicator 3 Rear Facing Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Bubble must be completely in the blue zone. Readjust the incline if needed. See section 6-A to secure your child.
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 Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco® Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page to view the installation video. 1. Rotate the Recline Foot Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat into the rear-facing position marked with a blue label. The recline foot is secure when it “clicks” into place. Click! 2. Recline the Car Seat 3 Rear Facing Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the rear-facing belt path.
3. Store Top Tether and LATCH Strap Store top tether hook as shown. From the bottom of the seat, open the LATCH storage door and slide the LATCH connectors into the storage locations. Remove the slack from both straps. eat 4. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the car seat touches the vehicle seat back.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 5. Make Sure the Stability Foot Fully Rests on the Vehicle Seat 6. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt across the belt path through both openings (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. 3 Rear Facing 7. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly on the front of the car seat.
8. Slide the Shoulder Belt into the Rear-Facing Lockoff While holding tension on the shoulder belt, slide the shoulder belt ONLY into the rear-facing lockoff. ALWAYS use the lockoff on the side OPPOSITE of the buckle. Make sure the shoulder belt is past the notch and fully inside the lockoff.
9. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is routed 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. If more tightening is required, remove the shoulder belt from the lockoff, tighten, and re-insert the shoulder belt into the lockoff. 10. Choose One of the Four Recline Positions The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car seat. • DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving.
Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.
4 Forward Facing 4-A Forward-Facing Use Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) and 49” (125 cm) or less at least one year old* LATCH Strap with Top Tether Strap Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 40 lb (18 kg) *Check your state laws and the AAP/NHTSA recommendations. • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward-facing belt path marked with a orange label.
* The AAP recommends that children should use the built-in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward-facing weight or height for their car seat, and after reaching the maximum forward-facing weight or height, that children 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm) tall or under should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat. This car seat can remain forward-facing using the built-in harness system for children up to 65 lb (30 kg) or 49” (125 cm).
4 Forward Facing 4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Strap 2. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco® Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page to view the installation video. 1. Rotate the Recline Foot Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward-facing position marked with an orange label. The recline foot is secure when it “clicks” into place. 3. Click! 4.
Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. 3. Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing belt path. 4. Move the LATCH strap See section 8-A to move the LATCH connectors to the forward-facing position. 49 4 Forward Facing 2.
4 Forward Facing 7. 5. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 8. 6. A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on the Vehicle Seat A small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle seat. The line on the car seat base marks the maximum amount of overhang allowed.
For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap. 8. C onnect InRightTM LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. Click! 51 4 Forward Facing 7.
4 Forward Facing 9. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. 10. Attach Top Tether Strap Click! Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.
4 Forward Facing 11. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is routed 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 6-A to secure your child. 13. C hoose One of the Four Recline Positions The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car seat. • DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving.
4 Forward Facing Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders.
Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco® Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page to view the installation video. 1. Rotate the Recline Foot Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward-facing position marked with an orange label. The recline foot is secure when it “clicks” into place.
4 Forward Facing 2. Store the LATCH Strap From the bottom of the seat, open the LATCH storage door and slide the LATCH connectors into the storage locations. Remove the slack from both straps. See section 8-B to move and store the InRightTM LATCH connectors. 5. 3. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat 6. 4. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat.
A small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle seat. The line on the car seat base marks the maximum amount of overhang allowed. nd 6. Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing belt path. he t 57 4 Forward Facing 5.
4 Forward Facing Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 7. 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. 8. Insert the Shoulder Belt into the Forward-Facing Lockoff Open tab on shoulder belt lockoff as shown. Insert ONLY the vehicle shoulder belt into the shoulder belt lock-off.
4 Forward Facing 9. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt The seat can continue to be tightened while the shoulder belt is in the lockoff. 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. 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. Click! 11. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack.
4 Forward Facing 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle belt is routed 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 6-A to secure your child. 13. Choose One of the Four Recline Positions The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car seat. • DO NOT adjust On The GoTM Recline when vehicle is moving. Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped and in a parked position.
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 61 4 Forward Facing Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.
5-A Booster Use 5 Booster Booster Use: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) 43-57 in. (110.1-145 cm) at least 4 years old* Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Never use a vehicle lap only seat belt across front of child. • 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. • Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child and MUST NOT be twisted.
at the h. . in 63 5 Booster en • A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on the Vehicle Seat. A small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle seat. The line on the car seat base marks the maximum amount of overhang allowed. • Vehicle’s seat headrest SHOULD NOT create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat. • If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned, DO NOT use this booster seat. Use a different car seat.
5-B Install Booster A E. 1. Store The Harness System 5 Booster A. Loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible B B. R aise the headrest to the highest position F. P C and D. U nbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap D C G.
E. R emove the Buckle Strap E Fully recline the car seat. From the bottom of the car seat, rotate the metal retainer to the side in order to push it through slot easier. F 5 Booster F. Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown Store the harness buckle inside the LATCH storage compartment. G G.
H. Unsnap the Upper Seat Pad H Undo the two snaps on the upper seat pad and move the harness straps behind the seat pad flap. Refasten the two snaps. J. S I o 5 Booster K. R I I. Lift Up the Lower Seat Pad Lift the lower seat pad to expose the car seat shell. 66 2.
J. Store the Harness Insert chest clip pieces and buckle tongues in storage areas on each side of seat. J K K. Replace the Seat Pad 5 Booster 2.
3. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle 5 Booster Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 4. A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on the Vehicle Seat. A small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle seat. The line on the car seat base marks the maximum amount of overhang allowed.
pasajeros. 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 InRightTM LATCH connectors DO NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles.
6. Extend the LATCH Strap 5 Booster For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pull out on the strap. Click! 7. Connect InRightTM LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. 8. Tighten the LATCH Strap Remove the slack.
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. Click! 5 Booster 10. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack.
11. Test For Tightness 5 Booster Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is routed 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 6-B to secure your child. 12. Adjust the Car Seat to the Most Upright Position Make sure to align the arrows on the green booster labels. • The car seat MUST be in the most upright position when being used in booster mode. 72 13.
d 13. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6-B to secure your child. 5 Booster n .
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 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.
1” (2.5 cm) Rear-Facing 4. 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. 5.
6. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child. 7. T o Adjust Buckle Strap Fully recline the car seat, from bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier. 8.
9. Insert Metal Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through. 6 Securing Child 10.
11. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled. Click! 12. P ull 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.
14. R aise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 15. C heck Tightness Again, Tighten More if Needed 81 6 Securing Child • The harness covers MUST be used if the child weighs less than 25 lb (11 kg). • DO NOT use the harness covers with a child weighing more than 40 lb (18 kg).
6-B Securing Child 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. • The car seat MUST be in the most upright position when being used in booster mode. DO NOT recline the car seat while in booster mode. 6 Securing Child 2.
3. B uckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests and lies low across your child’s hips. 4. R aise or Lower Headrest Press the adjustment button and lift or lower headrest. Vehicle seat’s shoulder belt should be centered between the child’s neck and edge of shoulder. Raise or lower the headrest to change the shoulder belt location on the child.
Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs 6 Securing Child Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Centered Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders 84
7-A Accessories (on select models) Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. Position the harness covers so that the rubber surface is facing toward the child. To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove. • When forward-facing the harness covers MUST be used if the child weighs less than 25 lb (11 kg). • DO NOT use the harness covers with a child weighing more than 40 lb (18 kg). Body Support Use only in the rear-facing mode.
7 Accessories Head Support Use only in the rear-facing mode. 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.
8-A Moving the LATCH Strap 1. From the bottom of the seat, Open the LATCH Storage Door and Remove the InRightTM LATCH Connectors from Storage Location 8 Moving LATCH 2. Pull the InRightTM LATCH Connectors Out Move the InRightTM LATCH connectors over to the left side of the seat towards the grey bar.
3. Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing belt path. 8 Moving LATCH 4. Move the LATCH strap Slide the LATCH belt and connectors up along the grey bar to the forward-facing belt path. 5. Route the LATCH Strap Route the LATCH strap through the forward-facing belt path.
8-B Storing the LATCH Strap 1. Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing belt path. 8 Moving LATCH 2. Pull the InRightTM LATCH Connectors Out Pull the right InRightTM LATCH connector out of the forwardfacing belt path toward the left side of the seat.
3. Move the LATCH strap Slide the LATCH belt and connectors down along the grey bar to the rear-facing belt path. LA 4. Route the LATCH Strap 8 Moving LATCH Route the LATCH strap through the rear-facing belt path. Make sure the strap is flat and not twisted. 5. Store the LATCH Straps From the bottom of the seat, open the LATCH storage door and slide the InRightTM LATCH connectors into the storage locations. Remove the slack from the strap.
bar 8-C How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether LATCH To remove the InRightTM LATCH connectors from the lower anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off. 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-A 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 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.
In the event there is no available back seat and / or you have no other option, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that you take the following steps: • Ensure the child is properly restrained according to their age and size • Move the seat as far back as possible • Make sure the child is not leaning out of position, such as leaning forward into the deployment path of the air bag • Set the air bag ON-OFF switch, if available, to the OFF position 9-B Unsafe Vehicle Seat Loc
9-C 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. The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat: Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door 95 Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit. Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals.
Lap/Shoulder 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: 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 Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor 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. 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.
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. 9 Vehicle Information Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and front-to-back.
Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor 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-to-back. The seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor 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 the locking clip to lock the vehicle seat belt. Call us at 1-800-345-4109 to order a locking clip. 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.
not, d 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 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. g ip. Sewn On Latch Plate and ALR 101 9 Vehicle Information Slowly pull the lap belt all the way out.
10 Care & Cleaning 10-A Cleaning RapidRemoveTM Seat Pad A Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Headrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, headrest pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, undo the snaps below the headrest (A). Next, unhook elastic loops from behind the headrest (B).
C Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and dripdry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the headrest pad on the headrest. D RapidRemoveTM Side Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, side pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, undo the four snaps on the side pad (D). 103 10 Care & Cleaning Remove the elastic loops from the shoulder belt paths, then pull the headrest pad off of the seat (C).
10 Care & Cleaning E Next, undo the two snaps on the top of the car seat shell, then pull the side pad off of the seat (E). Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and dripdry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the side pad on the car seat shell. F To reattach the side pad, first attach the two snaps on the top of the car seat shell (E). Next, insert the edges of the side pad fabric into the six clips found inside the car seat shell lip (F).
Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, lower seat pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, undo the two snaps on the lower seat pad (G). Next, pull the lower seat pad out from around the cup holders (H). Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and dripdry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the lower seat pad on the car seat shell.
10 Care & Cleaning 10-B Cleaning Removable Cup Holders Cup Holders Cup holders may be washed ONLY on the top rack of the dishwasher. To remove the cup holders, push in the button located underneath the cup holder while pulling up on the cup holder. 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.
From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier. Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown. 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. 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.
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