www.gracobaby.com Contender™ 65 Child Restraint 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 Placing Child in Child Restraint........28-31 Operations and Adjustments..........32-43 s (ARNESS 3TRAPS 32 s #HEST #LIP 33 s "UCKLE 33 s#ROTCH 3TRAP !DJUSTMENT 34-35 s2ECLINE&LIP&OOT 36 s ,EVEL )NDICATOR 37 s 2EMOVING LATCH From Vehicle Anchor Points...................38 s 2EMOVING 4ETHER &ROM Vehicle...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Vehicle Seat Belts...........................44-51 s,OCKING#LIP 49-50 Additional Information..................
IMPORTANT INFORMATION No child restraint can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. Read and understand instruction manual and child restraint labels. )NFANTS LESS THAN LBS KG must use child restraint rear-facing. Infants or toddlers 20 to 40 lbs. KG TO KG may be rear-facing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONTINUED Registration Information Model Number: Date of Manufacture: Purchase Date: Register Your Child Restraint 0LEASE lLL IN THE ABOVE INFORMATION 4HE MODEL NUMBER AND DATE OF manufacture 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONTINUED For recall information: #ALL THE 5 3 'OVERNMENT S 6EHICLE 3AFETY (OTLINE AT 449 n n n OR GO TO http://www.NHTSA.
WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death: NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. If an air bag inflates, 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.
WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death: (continued) Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is properly routed as shown in this manual. Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle.
WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death: (continued) Never put a child restraint in a front vehicle seat unless recommended by vehicle owner’s manual. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that according to accident statistics, children are safer in the rear seat. For vehicles with air bags, refer to vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation information. If child restraint is in a crash, it must be replaced.
WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death: (continued) Never attach two LATCH connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer. Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle. DO NOT remove LATCH system from child restraint. If using vehicle seat belt to secure child restraint, LATCH connectors must be stored.
Certification 4HIS CHILD RESTRAINT MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL applicable requirements of Federal -OTOR 6EHICLE 3AFETY 3TANDARD FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT Child Restraint Useful Life STOP using this child restraint and THROW IT AWAY YEARS AFTER THE DATE OF manufacture. ,OOK FOR THIS STICKER ON rear of child restraint: MODEL Date of Manufacture Dangerous Vehicle Seats Do not use child restraint on rear-facing OR SIDE FACING VEHICLE SEATS year month day GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS, INC.
WHAT IS LATCH? 5NITED 3TATES &EDERAL -OTOR 6EHICLE 3AFETY 3TANDARDS HAVE DElNED A system for installing child restraints in VEHICLES 4HE SYSTEM IS CALLED LATCH. LATCH stands for: )F VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH LATCH THE VEHICLE LOWER ANCHOR POINTS MAY BE VISIBLE AT THE VEHICLE SEAT CREASE )F NOT VISIBLE THEY MAY BE MARKED WITH A symbol or a colored dot. Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
WHAT IS LATCH? CONTINUED Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points 4YPICAL SEAT IN A PASSENGER VEHICLE /THER VEHICLE TYPES MAY HAVE DIFFERENT LATCH locations. Vehicle Lower Anchor Points See your vehicle owner’s manual for exact locations, anchor identification, and requirements for use with a child restraint.
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.
HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS LBS 2.2kg) REAR-FACING 20 lbs. (9.1kg) 40 lbs. (18.1kg) LBS (29.5kg) FORWARD-FACING v BELOW Rear-facing: 5 to 40 lbs. (2.2kg-18.1kg) red handle s )NFANTS WHO WEIGH LESS THAN LBS KG MUST be rear-facing. s )NFANTS OR TODDLERS TO LBS KG TO KG may be rear-facing. s (ARNESS HEIGHT MUST BE at or just below CHILD S shoulders.
HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS CONTINUED Forward-facing: 20 to 65 lbs. (9.1kg to 29.5kg) s #HILD MUST NOT EXCEED INCHES CM s 4ODDLERS TO LBS KG TO KG WHO ARE CAPABLE OF sitting upright unassisted may be forward-facing. If unable to SIT UNASSISTED USE rear-facing. s 4ODDLERS TO LBS KG TO KG AND UP TO INCHES CM TALL MUST be forward-facing.
Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants * A preterm infant or low birth weight infant PREEMIES MAY BE AT SPECIAL RISK IN A VEHICLE or aircraft. According to the American Academy of 0EDIATRICS !!0 THESE INFANTS MAY SUFFER breathing difficulties if improperly reclined in a child restraint.
FEATURES Head support adjustment handle Harness strap Harness BUCKLE Chest clip Crotch strap LATCH storage bar Harness release LEVER Harness adjustment strap Recline Flip Foot LATCH belt STORED 5NITED 3TATES &EDERAL -OTOR 6EHICLE 3AFETY 3TANDARDS HAVE DElNED A SYSTEM FOR INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN VEHICLES 4HE SYSTEM IS CALLED LATCH. LATCH may ONLY be used IN PLACE of vehicle belt if vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points.
FEATURES 6EHICLES ARE NOW OR CAN BE EQUIPPED with tether anchor points behind some seats. A tether anchors the top of the child RESTRAINT TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE 7HEN USED PROPERLY WITH THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT OR LATCH A TETHER HELPS REDUCE INJURY IN A sudden stop or crash.
REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH 2ECLINE mIP FOOT MUST BE IN REAR&!#).' position (a) )F IT IS NOT SEE PAGE 2ECLINE &LIP &OOT 2. LATCH belt must be routed through THE OPENING IN CHILD RESTRAINT MARKED as 2%!2 &!#).' with a ",5% label (b) )F IT IS NOT SEE PAGE LATCH "ELT 2OUTING &OR 2EAR &ACING -ODE 0LACE rear-facing ON VEHICLE SEAT equipped with LATCH anchors. For EASE OF INSTALLATION EXTEND LATCH BELT TO ITS MAXIMUM LENGTH 4. Attach LATCH connectors to VEHICLE LOWER ANCHORS (c).
Hold seat and pULL FRONT TO BACK AND LEFT TO RIGHT AT BELT PATH TO CHECK FOR SECURE INSTALLATION (f) 4HE CHILD RESTRAINT SHOULD NOT MOVE SIDE TO SIDE OR FORWARD MORE THAN INCH CM #HECK THAT THE LOWER ANCHOR BELT STAYS TIGHT AND DOES NOT SLIP FROM THE TIGHTENED POSITION )F IT DOES NOT STAY TIGHT TRY ANOTHER SEATING POSITION OR CONTACT #USTOMER 3ERVICE f #HECK LEVEL INDICATOR ON CHILD RESTRAINT (g).
FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH 2ECLINE mIP FOOT MUST BE IN FORWARD&!#).' position (a) )F IT IS NOT SEE PAGE 2ECLINE &LIP &OOT 2. LATCH belt must be routed through THE OPENING IN CHILD RESTRAINT MARKED AS a &/27!2$ &!#).' with an /2!.'% label (b) )F IT IS NOT SEE PAGE LATCH Belt Routing For Forward-Facing -ODE 5NHOOK TETHER FROM TETHER STORAGE SEE c PAGE 4. Place forward-facing ON VEHICLE SEAT equipped with LATCH anchors.
0RESS DOWN lRMLY IN CENTER OF CHILD RESTRAINT TO COMPRESS VEHICLE SEAT CUSHION WHILE PULLING ON THE TAIL OF THE LATCH belt to tighten (e).
REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS WARNING LATCH belt MUST be stored when USING VEHICLE SEAT BELT TO INSTALL CHILD restraint. a b 0LEASE REFER TO P h6EHICLE 3EAT "ELTSv TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF VEHICLE SEAT BELT IS IN YOUR VEHICLE 3TORE LATCH belt as shown (a). 2ECLINE mIP FOOT MUST BE IN REARc d &!#).' position (b). 2. Place rear-facing ON VEHICLE SEAT 4HREAD VEHICLE SEAT BELT THROUGH rear-facing openings under the seat PAD AND BUCKLE BELT (c).
(OLD SEAT AND PULL FRONT TO BACK AND LEFT TO RIGHT AT THE BELT PATH TO CHECK FOR SECURE INSTALLATION (f) 4HE CHILD RESTRAINT SHOULD NOT MOVE SIDE TO SIDE OR FORWARD MORE THAN INCH CM 6EHICLE LAP BELT MUST STAY TIGHT )F NOT SECURE SEE h6EHICLE 3EAT "ELTSvPAGE f #HECK LEVEL INDICATOR ON CHILD RESTRAINT Vehicle must be on LEVEL GROUND and child in child restraint when CHECKING LEVEL INDICATOR "ALL MUST be entirely in blue zone (g).
FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS WARNING LATCH belt MUST be stored when USING VEHICLE SEAT BELT TO INSTALL CHILD restraint. a b 0LEASE REFER TO P h6EHICLE 3EAT "ELTSv TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF VEHICLE SEAT BELT IS IN YOUR VEHICLE Store LATCH belt as shown (a). 2ECLINE mIP FOOT MUST BE in &/27!2$ &!#).' position (b).
0RESS DOWN lRMLY IN CENTER OF CHILD RESTRAINT TO COMPRESS VEHICLE SEAT CUSHION WHILE TIGHTENING VEHICLE SEAT belt (d). d (OLD SEAT AND PULL FRONT TO BACK AND LEFT TO RIGHT AT BELT PATH TO CHECK FOR A secure installation (e) 4HE CHILD RESTRAINT SHOULD NOT MOVE SIDE TO SIDE B Pull to OR FORWARD MORE THAN INCH CM 4IGHTEN Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight.
PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT Check Harness System WARNING REAR-FACING s LBS KG KG s (ARNESS HEIGHT MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW CHILD S shoulders. Body support MUST be used if shoulders are below lowest harness SETTING SEE PAGE s #HILD S HEAD MUST BE AT LEAST v BELOW THE RED handle.
Adjusting Head Support s BEFORE ADJUSTING THE HEAD SUPPORT HEIGHT HAVE your child lean forward slightly. s 3QUEEZE AND PULL UP THE RED HEAD SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT handle (a) ON TOP OF SEAT UNTIL IT LOCKS INTO ONE OF THE HEIGHT POSITIONS 4HERE WILL BE AN AUDIBLE CLICK AND THE a red head support adjustment handle will return to its original position (b). s 4O LOWER SQUEEZE RED HEAD SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE and push head support down. s 7HEN HEAD SUPPORT IS IN LOWEST POSITION ALWAYS PULL FLAP forward as shown.
PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT CONTINUED 0LACE CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT WITH CHILD S BACK mAT AGAINST BACK OF CHILD RESTRAINT 0LACE HARNESS STRAPS OVER CHILD S SHOULDERS AND INSERT TONGUE S INTO BUCKLE SEE PAGE Chest Clip 0ULL UP ON TONGUE S TO BE SURE THEY ARE LOCKED "UCKLE #LOSE CHEST CLIP 0OSITION CHEST CLIP AT ARMPIT LEVEL SEE PAGE Crotch Strap Harness Adjustment Strap 30
4. Adjust harness straps to be snug. CHECK that the harness is snug. You should not be able to pinch the harness if it is snug. A snug strap SHOULD NOT ALLOW ANY SLACK )T LIES IN A RELATIVELY STRAIGHT LINE WITHOUT sagging. It does not press on the CHILD S mESH OR PUSH THE CHILD S BODY into an unnatural position (a) a #HECK THAT HARNESS STRAPS ON chest and thighs are snug. ! ROLLED TOWEL CAN BE USED ON EACH side to support small children (b).
OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS s 4O TIGHTEN 0ULL HARNESS ADJUSTMENT STRAP (a) s 4O LOOSEN ,IFT LEVER (b) while pulling shoulder harness straps (c).
Chest Clip: s 4O OPEN 0RESS TABS AND PULL APART (d) s 4O CLOSE 3NAP HALVES TOGETHER -AKE SURE THE CHEST CLIP IS LOCKED by pulling out on each half. (e) d e Buckle: s 4O BUCKLE )NSERT BOTH TONGUES INTO BUCKLE 0ULL UP ON TONGUES TO BE SURE THEY ARE LOCKED (f). f 4O TIGHTEN 0ULL HARNESS ADJUSTMENT strap (g) s 4O UNBUCKLE ,OOSEN BY LIFTING LEVER AND pulling shoulder harness straps (h).
OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED Crotch Strap Adjustment: Check the crotch strap: Choose the position that is closest to but not under your child. s 2ECLINE mIP FOOT MUST BE IN forward-facing position (k). s &ROM BOTTOM OF CHILD RESTRAINT ROTATE METAL RETAINER TO SIDE IN ORDER TO push it through slot easier (l). s 0ULL CROTCH STRAP FROM CHILD RESTRAINT AS SHOWN (m). s 7HEN CHANGING CROTCH BUCKLE LOCATION LATCH belt must pass between the LATCH belt lines as shown (n).
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OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED Recline Flip Foot For Rear-Facing: 2OTATE mIP FOOT (a) to rear-facing position (b). s "ALL IN LEVEL INDICATOR MUST BE entirely in blue (c) 3EE PAGE FOR PROPER LEVEL INDICATOR USE )F NECESSARY USE A POOL NOODLE OR TIGHTLY ROLLED TOWEL FOR LEVELING (d). s 6EHICLE MUST BE ON LEVEL GROUND and child in child restraint when CHECKING LEVEL INDICATOR NOTE: Level indicator is for rear-facing use only. For Forward-Facing: 2OTATE mIP FOOT (e) to forward-facing position (f).
OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED Level Indicator 5SE CORRECTED AGE FOR PREEMIES WARNING FAILURE TO PROPERLY recline the INFANT RESTRAINT ON THE VEHICLE SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR death. )F THE BALL IS ENTIRELY IN LIGHT BLUE THE RESTRAINT IS LEVEL FOR INFANTS MONTHS in age. )F THE BALL IS IN LIGHT BLUE AND DARK BLUE THE RESTRAINT IS LEVEL FOR A CHILD MONTHS IN AGE - If the ball is in RED CHILD RESTRAINT IS NOT LEVEL 9OU MUST ADJUST YOUR recline position.
OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED Removing LATCH from Vehicle Anchor Points: 4O REMOVE LATCH PUSH BUTTON WHILE pulling on the LATCH belt as shown (a). 2. Press and hold LATCH release hinge (b). 0USH CONNECTOR IN LIFT CONNECTOR UP AND PULL OUT AWAY FROM ANCHOR POINT (c). 4. Repeat step 1 2 and 3 for other connector. a Removing Tether from Vehicle c 2ELEASE THE TENSION ON THE TETHER CONNECTOR BY LIFTING LEVER AS SHOWN (d). 2. Press and hold tether release hinge. (e).
&ASTEN LATCH onto storage bar as shown (a). Repeat for other side of seat.
OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED LATCH Belt Routing For Rear-Facing Mode 0ULL THE LATCH belt out of the forward-facing BELT PATH OPENING so that the LATCH HOOKS END UP ON the same side of the child restraint (a). 2. Slide the LATCH belt along the bar to the 2%!2 &!#).' belt path openING MARKED WITH A ",5% label (b). 5NCLIP THE SEAT PAD FROM THE FRONT OF the child restraint (c).
OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS LATCH Belt Routing For Rear-Facing Mode 4. Feed the LATCH HOOK WITH THE GRAY BUTTON ON IT BACK THROUGH THE 2%!2 &!#).' belt path opening (d). Be sure to route the LATCH belt in BETWEEN THE BUCKLE SLOTS (e). Ensure THE BELT IS mAT AND NOT TWISTED 2EPLACE THE SEAT PAD FABRIC ON THE front of the child restraint (f).
OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED LATCH Belt Routing For Forward-Facing Mode SNAP! 5NCLIP THE SEAT PAD FROM THE FRONT OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT TO EXPOSE THE LATCH belt (a). 2. Pull the LATCH belt out of the rearfacing BELT PATH OPENING SO THAT the LATCH HOOKS END UP ON THE same side of the child restraint (b).
OPERATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS LATCH Belt Routing For Forward-Facing Mode 3LIDE THE LATCH belt along the bar to the &/27!2$ &!#).' belt path OPENING MARKED WITH AN /2!.'% label (c). 4. Feed the LATCH HOOK WITH THE GRAY BUTTON ON IT BACK THROUGH THE &/27!2$ &!#).' belt path opening (d) %NSURE THE BELT IS mAT AND not twisted (e). 2EPLACE THE SEAT PAD FABRIC ON THE front of the child restraint (f).
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS WARNING Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a child restaint. The child restraint must be held securely at all times by a lap belt (or lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will not change length while driving. 4O PROVIDE THE MOST SECURE INSTALLATION OF THE child restraint: s 2EAD THE VEHICLE OWNER S MANUAL regarding child restraint installation and seat belt use with child restraint. s &OLLOW ALL INSTRUCTION LABELS ON VEHICLE seat belt and child restraint.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS CONTINUED Lap/Shoulder Belt with Switchable Retractor and Sliding Latch Plate &OLLOW THESE STEPS TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE A retractor system that will hold child restraint securely: a.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS CONTINUED Lap/Shoulder Belt with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Locking Latch Plate 4HE LOCKING LATCH PLATE ON SOME SEAT belts may slip and loosen after being BUCKLED ON CHILD RESTRAINT IF POSITIONED AT A CERTAIN ANGLE )F THIS HAPPENS mIP THE LATCH PLATE OVER (a) and RE BUCKLE 4EST INSTALLATION AGAIN TO SEE IF THIS WORKS )F NOT MOVE CHILD RESTRAINT to another seating position.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS CONTINUED Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable 4HE LOCKING LATCH PLATE ON SOME SEAT BELTS MAY SLIP AND LOOSEN AFTER BEING BUCKLED ON CHILD restraint if positioned at certain angle. If this HAPPENS mIP LATCH PLATE OVER (a) and RE BUCKLE 4EST INSTALLATION AGAIN TO SEE IF THIS WORKS )F NOT MOVE CHILD RESTRAINT TO ANOTHER seating position.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS CONTINUED Lap Belts - With Retractor Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a child restraint securely. &OLLOW THESE STEPS TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE A retractor system that will hold child restraint securely: a. Pull belt all the way out B !LLOW BELT TO RETRACT ABOUT INCHES CM c. Slowly pull out on belt again.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS CONTINUED Lap/Shoulder Belt with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Sliding Latch Plate Locking Clip WARNING You MUST USE LOCKING CLIP PROVIDED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT WITH A VEHICLE SEAT BELT THAT slides freely through the latch plate or the lap belt cannot be tightly secured. Avoid serious injury or death: s &AILURE TO USE LOCKING CLIP where required will result in child restraint not being securely held in place.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS CONTINUED )NSTALL CHILD RESTRAINT AND TIGHTEN VEHICLE SEAT BELT 2.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS CONTINUED Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any child restraint. Passive Restraint - Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door DO NOT use with any child restraint.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DO NOT anchor tether strap to VEHICLE WHEN USING CHILD RESTRAINT rear-facing. Tether hook must be attached to child restraint for rear-facing use or IF VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH TETHER anchors. s !TTACH TETHER HOOK TO BACK OF CHILD restraint as shown. s 0ULL LOOSE END OF ADJUSTMENT STRAP TO REMOVE ANY SLACK s 2OLL LOOSE END OF ADJUSTMENT STRAP up and secure with a rubber band.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED WARNING To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: s .EVER ALLOW BODY SUPPORT TO BUNCH OR fold behind child. s Only use body support in rear-facing mode. s "ODY SUPPORT -534 BE USED IF SHOULDERS are below lowest harness setting.
Head Pillow and Harness Covers (on certain models) Head pillow &LIP BODY SUPPORT AND HEAD PILLOW OVER Slide head pillow under elastic strap on BACK OF BODY SUPPORT AS SHOWN (a). Do not use head pillow and body support with any other product. WARNING To prevent serious head injury in sudden stop or crash: s -AKE SURE THE HARNESS SYSTEM IS properly secured. s #HECK THAT THE HARNESS STRAPS ARE NOT twisted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED Care and Cleanin Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Head Support Cover Head Support Cover: clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If NECESSARY COVER MAY BE REMOVED FOR cleaning. 2EMOVE HEAD SUPPORT COVER AS SHOWN (a). -ACHINE WASH COVER IN COLD WATER ON DELICATE CYCLE AND DRIP DRY $/ ./4 53% BLEACH.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED Care and Cleanin Seat Pad Seat Pad: clean with a damp sponge USING MILD SOAP AND COOL WATER )F NECESSARY SEAT PAD MAY BE REMOVED FOR CLEANING a ,OOSEN HARNESS STRAPS BY LIFTING LEVER UP (a) while pulling shoulder harness straps (b).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED 2EMOVE ELASTIC STRAPS FROM HOOKS ON BACK of seat as shown (d). 2EMOVE BUTTON CLIP AT FRONT OF SEAT AS SHOWN (e). 2EMOVE SEAT PAD FROM SHELL BY PUSHING HARNESS straps and crotch strap through seat pad. d -ACHINE WASH PAD IN COLD WATER ON DELICATE CYCLE AND DRIP DRY $/ ./4 53% BLEACH. 4O PUT THE SEAT PAD BACK ON REVERSE preceding instructions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED Buckle Cleaning Process: WARNING Prevent serious injury or death: s"UCKLE MUST BE PROPERLY LATCHED s0ERIODICALLY INSPECT AND CLEAN BUCKLE TO REMOVE OBJECTS OR DEBRIS THAT COULD PREVENT LATCHING a 4URN RESTRAINT OVER PUSH RETAINER THROUGH CROTCH STRAP SLOT (a). 4O CLEAN BUCKLE PLACE IN A CUP OF WARM WATER AND GENTLY AGITATE THE BUCKLE PRESS THE RED BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES WHILE IN THE WATER (b). DO NOT SUBMERGE THE HARNESS WEBBING. $/ ./4 53% 3/!03 OR ,5"2)#!.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED Harness Straps & LATCH Belt: Aircraft Use 4HIS CHILD RESTRAINT IS CERTIlED FOR USE ON Surface wash only with mild soap AIRCRAFT SEE LABEL ON CHILD RESTRAINT #ONTACT airline about their policy. AND DAMP CLOTH $/ ./4 )--%23% 4(% (!2.%33 342!03 5SE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT ONLY ON FORWARD FACING or LATCH "%,4 ). 7!4%2 DOING aircraft seats. SO MAY WEAKEN THE HARNESS STRAPS Install child restraint on an aircraft the same or LATCH belt.
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