PD349578C 8/16 SNUGRIDE SNUGLOCK 35 DLX TM ® INFANT 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. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. www.gracobaby.
Important Pages 4-13 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Before You Begin 1-C Safety Warnings Features 2-A 2-B 2-C 2-D 2-E 2-F 2-G 2-H Pages 14-23 Car Seat Features Remove Car Seat from Base Attach Car Seat to Base Adjusting Carry Handle Recline the Base Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Choosing LATCH or Seat Belt What Is LATCH Rear-Facing Use 3-A 3-B 3-C 3-D Pages 24-45 Rear-Facing Checklist Install With Base With LATCH Strap Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt Install Without Base With Vehicle S
Securing Child 4-A 4-B 4-C 4-D Pages 46-55 Adjust Harness to Fit Child Adjust Buckle to Fit Child Securing Child in Car Seat Removing Child Carrier Use Pages 58-59 Vehicle Information Pages 60-72 6-A 6-B 6-C 6-D 6-E Additional LATCH Information How to Remove LATCH Storing The LATCH Strap Unsafe Vehicle Seats Vehicle Seat Belts Accessories Pages 73-74 Care & Cleaning Pages 75-79 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 8-B Cleaning Buckle 3
1 Important 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 Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this infant car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? The best seating location for this infant car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and • Results in a secure installation of this car seat. Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active front air bag.
When Installing Base 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-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual. Review section 3-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual. When Installing Carrier 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.
1 Important Does Your Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? 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.
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 Important 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.
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1 Important 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 when used without the base. Use only on forwardfacing aircraft seats. Follow the instructions for vehicle installation. See sections 3-D and 6-E Lap Belt Installation. This child restraint’s base is NOT certified for use in aircraft. Contact the airline for their specific polices.
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.
1 Important ! If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual. ! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommend that children ride rear-facing until age 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their seat. Check your state laws and the AAP/NHTSA recommendations. ! This child restraint must only be used with children weighing between 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg).
1 Important ! 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. ! 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.
2-A Car Seat Features A B C 2 Features D F E G H I J K A B C D E F Handle Adjustment Button Carry Handle Canopy Head Support Body Pillow (Select models) Harness Covers 14 G Rear-Facing Belt Path (When Used Without Base) H Harness Release Button (Under seat pad) I Harness Adjustment Strap J Removable Base K Base Recline Lever
ad) t r L M N J O L Car Seat Shell M Level Indicator N Base Release Lever O Instruction Manual Storage P Harness Strap Q Chest Clip R Buckle Tongues S Buckle T Buckle Strap P Q R S T 15 2 Features C
A B D 2 Features C E F A B C D E F Base Release Lever Harness Strap Slots Locking Clip Harness Straps Buckle Metal Clip Splitter Plate 16
E F G H I E SnugLock™ LockOff Release Lever F Belt Guides G SnugLock™ LockOff H SnugLock™ Arm I Level Indicator J Instruction Manual Storage K SafetyCoreTM Energy Absorption L Base Recline Lever M Base Recline Foot 2 Features J K L M 17
2-B Remove Car Seat from Base To Remove Car Seat from Base From the back of the car seat, squeeze the base release handle and then lift the car seat out of the base. 2 Features 2-C Attach Car Seat to Base Attaching Car Seat To Base 18 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 A B 2. Handle Has 4 Positions Rotate handle to any of the 4 locked positions. Push and pull the handle to make sure handle is in a locked position. Carry handle MUST be upright in position A when carrying. Handle can be in any locked position when used in the vehicle. C D 19 2 Features Press the red handle adjustment button at the top of the handle and rotate the handle. When moving from position A, handle will stop at position B.
2-E Recline the Base Base Has 4 Recline Positions 2 Features Squeeze on the base recline lever and lift the base to extend the foot. Squeeze on the base recline lever and lower the base to retract the foot. Check the level indicator for appropriate install.
When Reading The Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for preemies. 0+ months (meses) 3+ months (meses) 21 2 Features - If the bubble is entirely under the light blue line, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age. - If the bubble is entirely under the dark blue line, the restraint is level for a child 3+months in age. - If the bubble is not completely under the blue lines, the child restraint is NOT level. You must adjust your recline position.
2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations. Review section 6 for additional information. 2 Features 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.
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-H What is LATCH? 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.
3-A Rear-Facing Checklist Rear-Facing: 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg) 32” (81 cm) or less* • Car seat MUST be rearfacing 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. LATCH Strap • Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not move at the belt path more than 1” (2.5 cm) from side to side and front to back. • Make sure to check the level indicator or level line for proper recline.
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. NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.
3-B Install With Base With LATCH Strap Review your vehicle’s owner’s manual for LATCH location and use. 3 Rear Facing 1. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle 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. If allowed by your Vehicle Owner’s Manual, the center seating position may be used if the anchor spacing is 11” (28 cm) or greater.
2. Remove LATCH Hooks from Storage Location Pull the SnugLockTM release lever and raise the lock-off to expose the LATCH storage door. Swing open the LATCH storage door, and pull out the LATCH connectors.
Close the storage door and lay the LATCH strap across the base. Make sure the LATCH strap goes through the notch on top and the strap lays on top of the LATCH storage door. 3. Extend the LATCH Strap 3 Rear Facing Extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap.
4. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. To recline, review section 2-E. 0+ months (meses) 3+ months (meses) 5. Connect LATCH Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. 6.
7. Remove Slack Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the free end of the LATCH strap to remove all of the slack. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 8. Close the SnugLockTM Arm Shut the lock-off on top of the LATCH strap. Close the lock-off until you hear a “Click”. CLICK! 3 Rear Facing Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.
9. Test For Tightness 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. 10. Attach Car Seat to Base CLICK! 31 3 Rear Facing 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.
11. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint. See section 4-C to secure your child.
Is Everything Correct? Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.
3-C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt To store the LATCH strap, see section 6-C 1. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back. 2. Open The SnugLockTM Arm 3 Rear Facing Pull the SnugLockTM release lever to open the lock-off.
3. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. To recline, review section 2-E.
Review your vehicle’s owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 4. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread the lap portion of the 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. 5. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt 3 Rear Facing Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the shoulder belt to remove all the slack. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.
6. Route Shoulder Belt Thread the shoulder portion of the vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and under the red belt guides. The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. Make sure both lap and shoulder belt goes under the red belt guides 7. Close the SnugLockTM Arm CLICK! Shut the lock-off on top of the seat belt strap. Close the lock-off until you hear a “Click”. Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.
8. Test For Tightness 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. 9. Attach Car Seat to Base 3 Rear Facing 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 Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint. 0+ months (meses) See section 4-C to secure your child.
Is Everything Correct? Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.
3-D Install Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Place Car Seat in Back Seat of the Vehicle 41 3 Rear Facing 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.
2. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt 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. If your shoulder belt is long enough, you may route the shoulder belt behind the seat as shown. 3 Rear Facing 3. Lock the Vehicle Seat Belt 42 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.
4. Tighten the Vehicle 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 For Tightness 43 3 Rear Facing 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.
6. Check the Rear Facing Level Line 3 Rear Facing 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.
Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.
4 Securing Child 4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever under the seat pad while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart.
4 Securing Important Child 3. Unbuckle the Buckle Press the red button and pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps off to the sides. 4. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. WARNING! 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.
4 Securing Child 6. Check Harness Height Harness Straps MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW the Child’s Shoulders 7. Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1” (2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat 1” (2.
4 Securing Important Child 8. To Change Harness Height Positions With harness straps loose, remove the left side harness strap loop from the splitter plate. 9. Pull Harness Strap Out From the Front of Car Seat 10. Insert Harness Strap Into the New Location At or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders Make sure harness strap is not twisted and is at the same height. 11.
12. For Smaller Baby 4 Securing Child If the child’s shoulders are even with or just below the lowest 2 slots, use the upper loops on the harness straps. 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.
13. For Larger Baby 4 Securing Important Child If the child’s shoulders are even with or just below the upper 2 slots, use the lower loops on the harness straps. Thread the lower harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are completely on the splitter plate.
4 Securing Child 4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child 1. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. 2. To Change Buckle Position 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.
4 Securing Important Child 3. Insert Metal Clip Into New Location Push metal clip down through the pad and shell. Make sure the buckle’s red button is facing out. 4. Pull Up On Buckle To Check It Is Secured Make sure buckle’s metal clip is completely through pad and shell.
4 Securing Child 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 1. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders 2. Buckle You will hear a “click” when buckle tongues are securely attached. Pull up on each buckle tongue to make sure it is securely attached. 3. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely attached.
4 Securing Important Child 4. 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. 5. 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. A snug harness should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging.
4 Securing Child 6. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 7. Check Tightness Tighten more if needed.
4-D Removing Child 4 Securing Important Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever under the seat pad while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart. 3. Unbuckle Your Child Press in on the red button and remove the buckle tongues. Remove Child from the seat.
5-A Carrier Use 5 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. STRANGULATION HAZARD: Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps.
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. 59 5 Carrier Use USE ONLY WITH STROLLERS WITH THE GRACO CLICK CONNECT LOGO. 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 800-3454109.
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.
6-B How to Remove LATCH 1. Push Gray Button In While Pulling on LATCH Strap to Loosen 2. Press and Hold LATCH Release Button 3. Pull Away From Anchor Point 61 6 Vehicle Information See section 6-C to store the LATCH.
6-C Storing The LATCH Strap 1. Open the SnugLockTM Arm 6 Vehicle Information Pull the SnugLockTM release lever and raise the lock-off to expose the LATCH storage door.
Swing open the LATCH storage door, and insert the LATCH connectors into the storage slots. Tuck the LATCH straps into the storage compartment and close the storage door. Make sure the LATCH connectors are stored facing the correct direction. 2. Close the SnugLockTM Arm CLICK! 63 6 Vehicle Information Close the lock-off until you hear a “Click”.
6-D Unsafe Vehicle Seats Never install this car seat in side-facing or rear-facing vehicle seats. 6-E Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 6 Vehicle Information 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.
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 6 Vehicle Information Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door 66
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Installation 67 6 Vehicle Information 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/Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor 6 Vehicle Information 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 when rear-facing. If this happens, use a locking clip instead of switching the retractor. See Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor. Note: When using the base, you do not need to switch the retractor. The lock-off locks the seat belt.
Locking Latch Plate and ELR Retractor Note: When using the base, remove all the slack from the seat belt. The lock-off locks the seat belt. 69 6 Vehicle Information 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.
Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor 6 Vehicle Information 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.
Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor 1” (2.5 cm) Note: When using the base, you do not need to use the locking clip. The lock-off locks the seat belt. 71 6 Vehicle Information 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. 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.
Lap Belt Installation Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. Locking Latch Plate and No 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). 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.
7-A Accessories (on select models) Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with the placement of the chest clip at armpit level. Body Pillow To remove, pull the body pillow out from behind the harness straps. 73 7 Accessories To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: • Always make sure shoulder straps are threaded through slots and properly positioned on shoulders. • Never allow body pillow to bunch or fold behind child.
Headrest Pillow 7 Accessories To remove, undo the fastening strip and pull the strap out of the harness slots. To attach, thread the strap through the seat pad and car seat shell harness strap slots and attach the fastening strip. DO NOT thread the headrest pillow and harness straps through the same slot. Remove when the harness straps are in the upper most slots. If your model does not include a body pillow, you can use a rolled towel as shown.
8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 1. Remove Canopy 8 Care & Cleaning Undo the snaps on the sides of the canopy from the seat pad. Push the release button on the canopy arm while pulling on the canopy to remove. Repeat on the other side. 2. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever under the seat pad while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.
3. Remove Harness Straps from Splitter Plate 8 Care & Clenaing 4. Pull Harness Straps Out From the Front of Car Seat 5.
8 Care & Cleaning 5. Pull Pad Off Shell Machine wash pad and canopy in cold water with gentle soap 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 8 Care & Clenaing 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. 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. 8 Care & Cleaning WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any objects or debris that could prevent latching.
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 on the rear of the base where the instruction book icon is shown.
