ARGOS 70 Child Restraint/Booster Seat Owner’s Manual READ THIS 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.
Table of Contents 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 2.0 Registration Information . . . . . . . . .6 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint .6 2.2 For Recall Information. . . . . . .6 2.3 If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . .7 3.0 Useful Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 3.1 Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 3.2 Child Restraint Useful Life. . . .7 3.3 Second Hand Child Restraint .7 4.0 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 5.
1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. If an air bag inÀates, it can hit the child and child restraint with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for information about side air bags and child restraint installation. 4 Failure to properly use this child restraint increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash.
2.0 Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured in: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint Please ¿ll in the above information. The model number and manufactured in (date) can be found on a label on the child restraint. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it today. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
The locking clip is stored on the back of the child restraint. You will need to use it with certain types of vehicle seat belts. 4.0 Features United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have de¿ned a new system for installing child restraints in vehicles. The system is called LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). LATCH may ONLY be used IN PLACE of vehicle belt if vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points. Please refer to vehicle owners manual for LATCH locations in vehicles.
5.0 Assembling the Child Restraint Adult assembly required. 1. Lay child restraint flat on back. Grab seat pad fabric in sitting area to expose the gutters . KEEP GUTTERS CLEAR 3. Arms should CLICK into the gutters. Seat assembly should appear as shown . MAKE SURE all hands, fingers and other objects are clear of the gutters. 2. MAKE sure the harness straps are securely attached within the “T”-shaped slots around the arms as shown .
4. Attach 4 elastic loops from the seat pad under the seat exactly as shown in . 6. The assembly is now complete. 5. Pull elastic loop on the seat pad through the vehicle belt guide on side of seat and attach to hook as shown . Repeat on other side.
6.0 WARNINGS NO CHILD RESTRAINT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY. However, proper use of this child restraint reduces the risk of serious injury or death to your child. DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL. DO NOT let others install or use the child restraint unless they understand how to use it.
7.0 Height and Weight Limitations FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Instructions for the use of this child restraint differ greatly depending on the size of your child. Be sure you are using the child restraint in the correct mode and with the correct features for your child. 7.1 WITH Built-In Harness Your child must meet all requirements: Weight: 20 to 70 lbs (mass between 9 and 31.
7.3 WITHOUT Back Support 8.0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 8.1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements Your child must meet all requirements: Weigh between 40 and 120 lbs. (mass between 18 and 54.4 kg), and are between 40 and 57 inches (101 and 145 cm) in height, Approximately 4-10 years of age The shoulder belt MUST lie across child’s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positioned low on the child’s hips.
8.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT. THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CHILD RESTRAINT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. Pay careful attention to these systems; some of the seat belts that 8.4 For Built-in Harness Only Lap Belts - Manually AdMusted When buckled, the belt is tightened manually by pulling on the excess belt. are not safe to use look very much like seat belts that are safe to use.
8.5 With OR Without Built-in Harness 8.6 To Install Locking Clip Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Once it is buckled, this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen. Belt is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down hard on the child restraint. 1. Tighten the buckled belt by pushing down hard on the child restraint and pulling hard on the shoulder belt. 2.
8.7 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT. LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF the following unsafe belt systems if your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points. Please refer to the vehicle owners manual for LATCH locations. NEVER USE unsafe belt systems. Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) This lap belt stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop.
9.0 LATCH NOTE: Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LATCH anchors, so you must consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle’s LATCH anchors. 9.1 What is LATCH? United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a new system for installing child restraints in vehicles. The system is called LATCH. LATCH stands for: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
10.0 Using Child Restraint WITH Built-in Harness 9.2 LATCH System LATCH consists of a permanently attached lower anchor belt and a top tether strap. ONLY use LATCH in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer. LATCH lower vehicle anchor points are defined as 11 inches from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of another LATCH anchor. If allowed by your Vehicle Owners Manual, the center seating position maybe used if the anchor spacing is 11” or greater.
5. Pull on harness to make sure it is secure . 3. Unbuckle harness straps . REMEMBER to check the shoulder straps and crotch strap position as your child grows and reposition them depending on your child’s size. The harness straps must be even with or just above the shoulders. 4. Check the crotch strap: Choose the position that is closest to but not under your child.
11.0 Securing the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle 4. Tighten vehicle seat belt FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE VEHICLE INCREASES THE CHILD’S RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Carefully follow these instructions and those in your vehicle owner’s manual to be sure your child restraint is properly positioned and held tightly at all times. Push down hard with your knee or free hand in the middle of the child restraint .
11.3 With LATCH 6. NEVER put two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer . Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds (21.7 kg). NOTE: Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LATCH anchors, so you must consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle’s LATCH anchors. 1.
12.0 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. In a crash, the child restraint provides NO protection for your child unless the harness straps are properly secured. Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child. ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGLY EVERY TIME you place your child in the child restraint. Avoid bulky clothing. 1.
13.0 Adjusting Head Support/Harness Straps 5. The harness straps must be even with or Must above the shoulders . To adjust head support/harness strap height see page 39. When using with built-in harness always use one of the bottom 4 height positions. BEFORE adjusting the head support height, have your child lean forward slightly. Squeeze the red adjustment handle on top of seat and pull head support up until it snaps into one of the bottom 4 height positions . 6.
14.0 Check Harness System To prevent serious injury or death: t ,FFQ IBSOFTT TUSBQT TOVH BOE QPTJUJPOFE PO TIPVMEFST XJUI IBSOFTT DMJQ BU BSN QJU MFWFM t %P OPU VTF TUSBQ DPWFST CMBOLFUT DVTIJPOT PS QBEEJOH VOEFS IBSOFTT TUSBQT PS DIJME VOMFTT QSPWJEFE CZ (SBDP t $IJME TIPVME CF ESFTTFE JO DMPUIJOH UIBU EPFT OPU JOUFSGFSF XJUI CVDLMJOH UIF IBSOFTT 20 to 70 lbs (mass between 9 and 31.8 kg) and at least one year old. Harness straps/head support must be at or just above shoulders.
4. Grab the crotch strap buckle and pull it completely out . 5. Pull on the adjustment strap on the front of the seat to lock the metal junction plate into place. 7. On the rear of the seat, detach 2 lower seat pad elastic straps from hooks as shown in . 8. Also detach the elastic straps that are threaded through the vehicle belt guides on the sides of the seat as shown in . Repeat on other side. 6. Grab hold of the shoulder straps and pull them out of their slots on the seat pad.
10. Remove harness straps from arms as shown in ¢. Store the body support, harness covers, crotch pad cover and harness straps in safe place for future use. 12. Tuck seat pad in between the gap of the back support and seat area of the booster seat to allow 2 elastic straps to show at the rear of the seat. ¢ Harness Strap 13. Attach 2 seat pad elastic straps onto the hooks on the rear of the child restraint as shown in . T-slot Arm 14.
16.0 Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built-in Harness DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm . FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. In a crash, the child restraint provides NO protection for your child unless the vehicle lap/ shoulder belt is properly secured. Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child.
Vehicle seat headrest should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat . The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat . 17.0 Securing Child & Booster Seat in Vehicle Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only. 2. Place child in booster seat with child’s back flat against back of booster seat.
18.0 Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode 19.0 Removing Back Support BEFORE adjusting the head support height, have your child lean forward slightly. Squeeze the red adjustment handle on top of seat and pull back support up until it snaps into one of the 5 height positions . To use booster seat WITHOUT back support, remove harness straps if attached (see section 15.0 Harness Removal, p.41-45) then continue with the following steps: 1.
5. Once back support is separated , store back support with all the harness straps, head support, body support and crotch pad cover in safe place. 3. Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal red buttons as shown in . Slide the buttons to release the back support from the base and lower it into a flat position. When removing back support, you must support the back support when sliding the red buttons that disengage the back support from the base.
20.0 Securing Child in Vehicle with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip 2. Pass the clip and the strap through the loop end as shown and pull strap up. The shoulder belt MUST lie across child’s shoulders in red zone as shown . If shoulder belt lies outside this zone, the shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be used. To attach clip to booster seat: 1. Insert the loop end of strap through the slot on rear of seat exactly where shown .
4. Slide the vehicle shoulder belt onto the clip as shown and pull free end of strap down to tighten clip against the child’s shoulder. The lap portion MUST pass through the vehicle belt guide and be positioned low on the hips. The belt MUST NOT be twisted. 5. Lap portion of lap/shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips, just touching thighs. DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat .
21.0 Using the Tether 21.1 Storing Lower Anchors and Tether (LATCH) All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Always use tether if a vehicle tether anchor is available, check your vehicle owner’s manual for the tether anchor location(s). If your vehicle is not equipped with a tether anchor, it may be possible to install one. Contact your vehicle dealership for the proper anchor location and installation. You may purchase tether anchor parts kit by calling Graco Customer Service at 1-800-345-4109.
23.0 Accessories (on certain models ONLY) 22.0 Airplane Use This restraint is certified for use in Motor Vehicles. It is certified for use in Aircraft ONLY when used with the built-in harness. When used as a booster WITHOUT the harness, this restraint is NOT CERTIFIED for aircraft use because aircraft seats do not have a shoulder belt. Important points to remember: 1. Airlines have some restrictions about the use of child restraints. 23.
24.0 Recline Foot 25.0 Care and Maintenance Your child restraint has 3 recline positions: adjust recline foot before installing child restraint. Continuous use of child restraint may cause damage to vehicle seat. Use a child restraint mat, towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery. Metal and plastic parts: clean with mild soap and cool water. No bleach or detergents. 1. To recline seat, pull recline handle out and tilt seat back to extend foot as shown .
26.0 To Remove Head Support and Seat Covers HEAD SUPPORT COVER: clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If necessary, cover may be removed for cleaning. SEAT COVER: clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If necessary, cover may be removed for cleaning. Hook and loop attachment tape 1. Remove harness and crotch straps (see Section 15.0, Harness Removal, p.41-45). 1. Remove harness and crotch straps (see Section 15.0, Harness Removal, p.41-45). 2.
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27.0 Replacement Parts, Warranty and Owner’s Manual Storage To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in the United States, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109 Your Owner’s Manual can be stored on the bottom of the seat inside the slot in the footrest as shown.
