GRACO 4Ever Car Seat Instruction Manual
- June 21, 2024
- Graco
Table of Contents
- 4Ever Car Seat
- Important
- Features
- 4-A Forward-Facing Use
- 5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness
- 6-A Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment
- 7-A Booster Use
- Installing and Removing Seat Belt Trainer From Car Seat
- Accessories
- Additional Information
- Cleaning Care
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
4EVER® DLX GRAD
5-IN-1 CAR SEAT
Read this Instruction Manual 
4Ever 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.
Important
1-A 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. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.
This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal
motor vehicle safety standard 213 for use in motor vehicles.
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 are
performed correctly.
If You Need Help
In the U.S.A, please contact our Customer Service Department with any
questions you may have concerning parts, use, or maintenance. When you contact
us, please have your product’s model number and date of manufacture ready so
that we may help you efficiently. These numbers can be found on a sticker on
the bottom of your car seat.
Contact us at www.gracobaby.com or call
1-800-345-4109.
For additional resources or to get your car seat checked by a child passenger
safety technician, please visit the following web sites:
www.nhtsa.gov •
www.seatcheck.org •
www.safekids.org •
www.cpsc.gov
1-B Quick Guide to Your Manual
This car seat is for children:
Rear-Facing: 4-40 lb (1.8-18 kg)
Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg)
Highback Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) at least 4 years old
Backless Booster: 40-120 lb (18.1-54 kg) at least 4 years old
Seat Belt Trainer: 50-120 lb (22.5-54 kg) at least 5 years old
- Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST be rear-facing. Review section 1-D for more information.
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. When rear-facing, 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.
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. Box 169, Elverson, PA 19520-9901 or call
1-800-345-4109 or register online at
www.gracobaby.com/carseatregistration
For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153),
or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model
number, date of manufacture and purchase date of this car seat on the below.
You can find this information either on the registration card if you still
have it or on the date label located on the bottom of the car seat.
Model Name……………
Model Number …………………
Date of Manufacture………………….
Date of Purchase ……………………………
1-C Safety Warnings
Warninbg
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.
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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.
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According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. The center of the back seat can be the safest during a possible side impact.
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If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual.
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Children are safer riding rear-facing and should ride rear-facing as long as possible, until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat. Then children should ride forward- facing, using the built-in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward-facing weight or height for their car seat. At that point, children should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat. A booster is no longer needed once the vehicle seat belt fits properly, typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm) tall and are between ages 8-12. Be sure to check your local and state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations, for car seat usage.*
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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.
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Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.
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Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or lower anchor attachment that is properly routed as shown in this manual.
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Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat.
*Graco Supports the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration‘s Car Seat Guidelines. Visit www.gracobaby.com/en- US/safety for information on car seat usage recommendations.
- If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely, read “Vehicle Seat Belts” section 10-E and your vehicle owner’s manual.
- Always secure car seat with lower anchor attachment or a vehicle seat belt, even when unoccupied. In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers.
- 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 erious injury or death.
- DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts.
- DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco except for a thin towel or mat to protect your vehicle seat or rolled towels or pool noodles to help get your car seat level. 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, lower anchor connectors must be stored.
- Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle.
- Rear-facing car seat must be properly leveled:
• Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.
• Too upright can result in breathing difficulties.
Never attach two lower anchor connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point
unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer.
! Do not use both the vehicle seat belt and lower anchor attachment at the
same time when using the car seat forward-facing with the 5-point harness.
! The Seat Belt Trainer is only compatible with the 4EVER DLX GRAD car seat.
DO NOT use with any other car seat.
Car Seat’s Useful Life
STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of
manufacture.
Look for date of manufacture label on back of the car seat.
Graco Children’s Products Inc. advises against loaning or passing along a car
seat unless you know the complete history of the product. We also advise
against purchasing a car seat second hand.
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-D Right Mode of Use
- 4 lb (1.8 kg)
- 22 lb (10 kg)
- 40 lb (18 kg)
- 65 lb (30 kg)
- 120 lb (54 kg)
Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness Must be 49” (125 cm) or less:
4-22 lb (1.8-10 kg) 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 Must be 49” (125 cm) or less: 22-40 lb
(10-18 kg) 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 Must be 43-57” (110.1-145 cm)
tall and 4+ years old 40-65 lb (18.1-30 kg) CAN be in Highback booster mode.
40- 65 lb (18.1-30 kg) CAN be in Backless booster mode. Over 65 lb (30 kg)
MUST be in booster or Seat Belt Trainer mode.*
Seat Belt Trainer Mode with Vehicle Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt Must be 43-60”
(110.1-152 cm) tall and 5+ years old 50-65 lb (22.5-30 kg) CAN be in Seat Belt
Trainer mode.
Check your state laws and the AAP/NHTSA recommendations. Review page 10 more
for information.
Certification
This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of
Federal motor vehicle safety standard 213 for use in motor vehicles.
This car seat is cer tified for use in aircraft when using the harness system
and without using the lockoff. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats.
Follow the instructions for vehicle installation and section 10-F for routing
the aircraft lap belt over the lockoff. For rear-facing installation, see
section 3-C and for forward-facing installation, see section 4-C but do not
use the tether. See section 10-E “ Vehicle Seat Belts” and section 10-F
“Aircraft Installation”. Contact the airline for their specific polices.
This car seat is NOT cer tified for use in aircraft when using the lockoff OR
when used as a booster seat OR when used in Seat Belt Trainer mode because
aircrafts do not have shoulder belts.
Features
2-A Car Seat Features
AHeadrest/Harness Height
Adjustment Lever
BHeadrest
C Infant Head and Back Support
D Booster Shoulder Belt Guide
EHarness Covers
FChest Clip
GHarness Straps
HBuckle Tongues
IBuckle
J Lumbar Support
KBuckle Strap
L Buckle Cover
M Infant Lower Body Support
NCup Holder
O Seat Belt Trainer Release Lever
P Seat Belt Trainer
QHarness Adjustment Lever (Under Seat Pad)
RRecline Handle
SHarness Adjustment Strap
ALevel Indicator
BForward-Facing Lower Anchor Connector Storage
CForward-Facing Belt Path
DBuckle Tongue Storage (Fuss Free Harness)
E Cup Holder
F Lower Anchor Strap
G Booster Lap Belt Path
HRear-Facing Belt Path
IRear-Facing Lower Anchor Connector Storage (Under Seat)
JRecline Position Indicator
K Belt Positioning Clip
With Seat Pads Removed:
AHarness Storage Compartment
B Forward-Facing SnugLock Lock-Off Release Button®
C Forward-Facing SnugLock Lock-Off
D Lower Anchor Strap
E Backrest Locks
F Rear-Facing SnugLock® Lock-Off GRear-FacingSnugLock ® Lock-Off Release
Button®
H Harness Adjustment Lever
Seat Belt Trainer:
A Belt Guides
B Seat Belt Trainer Release Lever
C Belt Positioning Clip Storage
D Instruction Manual Storage
E Rear Locking Tab
3-A Rear-Facing Use Rear-Facing:
4-40 lb (1.8-18 kg) and whose head is at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest
adjustment handle
- Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST be rear-facing.
- Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle back seat.
- Make sure lower anchor 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 side to side, front to back.
- Check recline level making sure the bubble is within the blue area. Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
- Harness straps need to be at or just below the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level.
- Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
- The infant Head and Back Support and the infant Lower Body Support can only be used Rear-Facing for children weighing less than 20 lb (9 kg).
- Children are safer riding rear-facing and should ride rear-facing as long as possible, until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat. Then children should ride forwardfacing, using the built-in harness system for as longas possible until they reach the maximum forwardfacing weight or height for their car seat. Be sure to check your local and state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations, for car seat usage.
Warning
NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location
that has an active front air bag.
Continue reading on the next page to learn how to install this car seat!
3-B Install Rear-Facing with Lower Anchor Attachment Note: You can use
the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer.
To remove the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 8.
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Store Tether Strap
Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on the back of the car seat as shown. -
Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from
Storage Location
Push in on the red buttons on the lower anchor connectors and remove from storage position. -
Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label
To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6. -
Recline the Car Seat
Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear-facing positions.
Rear Facing
3- B with Lower Anchor A ttachment
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Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. -
Extend the Lower Anchor Strap
For easier installation, extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. -
Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat. The bubble must be completely within the blue zone.
If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the bubble is completely in the blue area. Using With the Belt Lock-Off: -
Expose the Belt Lock-Off
A. Loosen the harness straps.
B. Raise the headrest to the highest position.
C. Unbuckle the buckle.
D. Unbuckle the chest clip. Rear Facing
3-B with Lower Anchor Attachment
E. Move Cupholders Out
Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward.
F. Lift and Remove The Seat Belt Trainer
Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat G. Lift The Seat Pad
Lift Bottom Seat Pad Up To Expose the Plastic Shell. -
Open the SnugLock Lock-Off Lift the lever to open the SnugLock® lock-off.
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Make Sure the Lower Anchor strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock-Off The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as® possible and not be twisted.
Make sure the lower anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position, and behind when in the outer-most position. -
Connect the Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors
Make sure the arrows are pointing up.
Lower anchor strap should not be twisted. If twisted, you will not be able to tighten the strap. -
Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap
Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap. You may need to ighten through the belt path as shown. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. -
Close the SnugLock Lock-Off When the slack is removed, close the SnugLock® Lock-Off until you hear a “Click”. Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is under the SnugLock® Lock-Off.
Warning
Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.
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Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and frontto-back.
If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. -
Replace The Seat Pad
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Replace The Seat Belt Trainer
Insert the locking tab on the rear of the Seat Belt
Trainer into the slot near the seat crease on the car seat.
Thread the buckle strap through the MATCHING buckle slot in the Seat Belt Trainer.
If the buckle is in the rear slot, you will need to par tially open the belt guides. Push the front of the Seat Belt Trainer down on the Seat Base. You will hear a click when it is securely in place. CHECK that the Seat Belt Trainer is securely attached by pulling up on both sides. -
Move Headrest
Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. -
Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
Check the level indicator on the car seat. The bubble must be completely within the blue zone. Readjustif needed.
See section 5-A to secure your child. Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the bubble is completely in the blue area.
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 Review section 5
Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5
3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt
Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer.
To remove the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 8.
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Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with an Orange Label
To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6. -
Store Tether and Lower Anchor Connectors in Storage Locations
Attach tether hook and lower anchor connectors to the plastic bars as shown. -
Recline the Car Seat
Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear-facing positions. -
Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle
Place rear-facing in vehicle seat and center the carseat between the lower anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. -
Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
Check the level indicator on the car seat. The bubble must be completely within the blue zone.
If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the bubble is completely in the blue area.
Using With the Belt Lock-Off:-
Expose the Belt Lock-Off
A. Loosen the harness straps.
B. Raise the headrest to the highest position.
C. Unbuckle the buckle.
D. Unbuckle the chest clip. E. Move Cupholders Out
Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward.
F. Lift and Remove The Seat Belt
Trainer
Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer.
Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat G. Lift The Seat Pad
Lift Bottom Seat Pad Up To Expose the Plastic Shell.
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Open the SnugLock Lock-Off Lift the lever to open the SnugLock® lock-off.
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use -
Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Under the SnugLock® Lock-off Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label), through the SnugLock Lock-Off, and out the other side. Buckle the seat belt. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
Make sure the vehicle seat belt is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position, and behind when in the outer-most position. -
Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt
Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. -
Close the SnugLock Lock-Off When the slack is removed, close the SnugLock® Lock-Off until you hear a “Click”. Make sure the vehicle seat belt is under the SnugLock Lock-Off.
Note: When using the lock-off, you are not required to switch the retractor as an installation step. The lock-off locks the seat belt. However, it is recommended to switch the retractor after the installation is complete to avoid a possible strangulation risk.
Warning
Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.
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Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and frontto-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. -
Replace The Seat Pad
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Replace The Seat Belt Trainer
Insert the locking tab on the rear of the Seat Belt Trainer into the slot near the seat crease on the car seat.
Thread the buckle strap through the MATCHING buckle slot in the Seat Belt Trainer.
If the buckle is in the rear slot, you will need to par tially open the belt guides. Push the front of the Seat Belt Trainer down onthe Seat Base. You will hear a click when it is securely in place.
CHECK that the Seat Belt Trainer is securely attached by pulling up on both sides. -
Move Headrest
Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. -
Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
Check the level indicator on the car seat. The bubble must be completely within the blue zone. Readjust if needed.
See section 5-A to secure your child.
Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the bubble is completely in the blue area.
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 Review section 5
Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5
4-A Forward-Facing Use
Forward-Facing:
22-65 lb (10-30 kg) 49” (125 cm) or less
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Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat.
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Make sure lower anchor strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward-facing belt path marked with an orange label.
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Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not move at the forward-facing belt path more than 1” (2.5 cm) from side to side, front to back.
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Harness straps need to be at or just above the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level.
For children under 25 lb (11.3 kg), you MUST use recline position 4.
For children over 50 lb (22.5 kg), you MUST use recline position 6. -
When the seat is used in forward-facing mode with a child weighing less than 25 lb (11 kg) the lumbar suppor t MUST be used.
Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt with Tether Stra Vehicle Seat Lap Belt with Tether
Strap
Continue reading on the next page to learn how to install this car seat!
- DO NOT use the lumbar suppor t with a child weighing more than 25 lb (11 kg) in forward-facing mode.
- Children are safer riding rear-facing and should ride rear-facing as long as possible, until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat. Then children should ride forward-facing, using the builtin harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward-facing weight or height for their car seat. At that point, children should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat. Be sure to check your local and state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations, for car seat usage.
4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for LATCH location and use. Do not
install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg).
Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer. To
remove the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 8.
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Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from Storage Location
Push in on the red buttons on the lower anchor connectors and remove from storage position. -
Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label
To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6. -
Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
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Recline the Car Seat
Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in recline position 4, 5, or 6.
For children under 25 lb (11.3 kg), you MUST use recline position 4.
For children over 50 lb (22.5 kg), you MUST use recline position 6. -
Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle
Place forward-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. -
Extend the Lower Anchor Strap
For easier installation, extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap.
Using With the Belt Lock-Off: -
Expose the Belt Lock-Off
A. Loosen the harness straps.
B. Raise the headrest to the highest position.
C. Unbuckle the buckle.
D. Unbuckle the chest clip. E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. -
Open the SnugLock Lock-Off Lift the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off.
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Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock-Off
The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
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Attach Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors
Make sure the arrows are pointing up.
Lower anchor strap should not be twisted. If twisted, you will not be able to tighten the strap. -
Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap. You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.
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Close the SnugLock Lock-Off When the slack is removed, close the SnugLock ® ® Lock-Off until you hear a “Click”. Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is under the SnugLock ® Lock-Off.
Warning
Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.
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Attach Tether Strap
Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle owner’s manual for specific location. -
Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack.
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Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat sideto-side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. See section 5-A to secure your child. -
Replace the Seat Pad
Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
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. Review section 5
Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5
4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt
Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer.
To remove the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 8.
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Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label
If not, See section 6 to move lower anchor attachment.
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Store Lower Anchor Connectors
Attach lower anchor connectors to the plastic bars as shown. -
Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
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Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. -
Recline the Car Seat0
Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in recline position 4, 5, or 6.0
For children under 25 lb (11.3 kg), you MUST use recline 4.
For children over 50 lb (22.5 kg), you MUST use recline position 6. Using With the Belt Lock-Off: -
Expose the Belt Lock-Off
A. Loosen the harness straps.
B. Raise the headrest to the highest position.
C. Unbuckle the chest clip.
D. Unbuckle the buckle.
E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. -
Open the SnugLock Lock-Off Lift the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off.
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use -
Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with an orange label), through the lock-off, and out the other side. Buckle the seat belt.
The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. -
Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.
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Close the SnugLock Lock-Off When the slack is removed, close the SnugLock ® Lock-Off until you hear a “Click”. Make sure the vehicle seat belt is under the SnugLock Lock-Off.
Note: When using the lock-off, you are not required to switch the retractor as an installation step. The lock-off locks the seat belt. However, it is recommended to switch the retractor after the installation is complete to avoid a possible strangulation risk.
Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off. -
Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle owner’s manual for specific location.
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Tighten the Tether Strap
Push the car seat back while tightening the tether strap to remove all the slack. -
Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
See section 5-A to secure your child. -
Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
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. Review section 5
Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5
Warning
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.
5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness
- Loosen Harness Straps
(A) Lift up on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.
(B) Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle. (C) Place harness straps off to the sides.
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Buckle Tongue Storage Pockets
Place buckle tongues in the buckle tongue storage pockets on both sides of the seat. -
Place Your Child in the Seat
Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. -
Place 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. -
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.
If the shoulders of the child do not reach the harness straps at the lowest harness setting, then the Seat Belt Trainer MUST be installed.
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.
Remove any head and body supports. -
To Raise or Lower Headrest/Harness
Squeeze the adjustment lever and lift or lower headrest for the proper harness height.
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Adjust the Seat Pad
The headrest flap has 3 folding positions, shorten headrest by folding the bottom of the flap under itself as shown.
When raising the headrest, make sure to unfold the flap as needed. -
Check the Buckle Position
The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child. -
To Adjust Buckle Strap (skip to step 12 if not needed)
Recline the car seat to recline position 1 and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell. -
Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell, Pad and Seat Belt Trainer From the top of the car seat, pull the buckle out.
Note: If the buckle is in the rear slot, you will need to lift the trainer and partially open the belt guides. -
Re-threading the buckle
Note: If threading through the forward slot, you may need to move the lower anchor strap aside.
Without the Seat Belt Trainer: Reach underneath thecar seat and pull the metal retainer through. With the Seat Belt Trainer: Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer and lift up the Seat BeltTrainer. Pull the retainer through the new slot of the seatbelt trainer and then pull through the corresponding sloton the shell.
If threading through the rear slot, you will need to partially open the belt guides before threading the retainer. After threading, close the guides and reattach the trainer.
WARNING! : If the Seat Belt Trainer is installed, then the
buckle strap MUST be inserted through the atching slot in the car seat and the
Seat Belt Trainer. -
Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured
Rear-Facing: Make sure the lower anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and in behind when in the outer-most position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted. To Shorten Buckle:
Note: The seatbelt trainer MUST be removed hen shortening the crotch strap.
To shorten the crotch strap for low birth weight children or to get a better fit, route the crotch strap clip into the opposite slot in the shell. Do not inser t the clip into the seat pad.
The crotch strap retainer should remain flat against the seat shell. -
Buckle the Chest Clip
You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled.
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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.
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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. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position. -
Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level
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Check Tightness Again, Tighten More if Needed
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6-A Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment
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For Ease of Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment
A. Loosen the harness straps.
B. Raise the headrest to the highest position.
C. Unbuckle the chest clip.
D. Unbuckle the buckle.
E. Move Cupholders Out
Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward.
F. Remove The Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer.
Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat. G. Remove the Bottom Seat Pad
Undo the four fastening strips underneath the seat pad. Then pull out the two plugs underneath the seat pad and near the seat crease.
H. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way.
I. Move Backrest Pad
Undo the snap on the top corner of the seat pad back, then move the fabric aside. -
Pull the Lower Anchor Connectors Out of the Belt Path Openings
Pull the lower anchor connectors out of the belt path openings, so that the lower anchor connectors lay in the seat.
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Push the Lower Anchor Connectors Out Through the Desired Belt Path Openings on Each Side of Car Seat
Rear-Facing: Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and behind when in the outer-most position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted. Forward- Facing: Make sure the lower anchor strap is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not twisted. -
Replace the Seat Pads
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Replace the Seat Belt Trainer
Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer.
To install the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 8. -
Move the Headrest to Its Proper Position for Your Child
7-A Booster Use
Continue reading on the next page to learn how to install this car seat!
Highback Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) 43-57” (110.1-145 cm) at least 4
years old Backless Booster: 40-120 lb (18.1-54 kg) 43-57” (110.1-145 cm) at
least 4 years old Seat Belt Trainer: 50-120 lb (22.5-54 kg) 43-60” (110.1-152
cm) at least 5 years old
- Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat.
- Make sure vehicle seat’s lap belt is adjusted snugly and lays low on the child’s hip and is routed behind the armrest in the booster’s belt path marked with a green label or or in front of the belt guides in seat belt trainer mode.
- Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child and MUST NOT be twisted.
- Vehicle seat’s shoulder belt is adjusted snugly and should lie between child’s neck and edge of shoulder.
- Never use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child.
- DO NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the child’s arm or back.
- DO NOT allow child to slouch or slide down in the booster seat.
- DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of armrests or over the top the belt guides in seat belt trainer mode.
- Vehicle’s 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.
- If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned, DO NOT use this booster seat. Use a different car seat.
When forward-facing, children should use the built-in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward-facing weight or height for their car seat. At that point, children should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat. A booster is no longer needed once the vehicle seat belt fits properly, typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm) tall and are between ages 8-12. Be sure to check your local and state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations, for car seat usage.
Never Use a Vehicle LapOnly Belt Across Front of Child in All Booster Modes
7-B Install Highback Booster
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Store The Harness System
A. Loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible.
B. Raise the headrest to the highest position.
C. Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap (D). E. Move Cupholders Out
Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward.
F. Remove The Seat Belt Trainer
Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer.
Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat.
G. Lift
The Seat Pad
Remove the seat pad to expose the plastic shell.
I. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way.
H. Unsnap the 2 outter headrest pad snaps.
J. Move Backrest Pad
Undo the snap on the top corner of the seat pad back, then move the fabric aside.
K. Open the Harness Storage Door
L. Place Harness, Chest Clip, Buckle Tongues, Harness Covers Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door
M. Store Buckle inside the slot in the car seat shell
as shown -
Replace the Seat Pad
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Replace the Seat Belt Trainer
Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer.
To install the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 8. -
Move the Headrest to Its Proper Positionfor Your Child
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Recline the Car Seat
Place car seat in recline position 6.
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Place the Booster Seat Forward-Facing in the Back Seat of Vehicle
Place forward-facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap/shoulder seat belt. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH in the booster mode, only if the vehicle manufacturer allows it. 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 lower anchor connectors DO NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles.
•If securing the car seat with the lower anchor connectors in booster mode, the tether MUST be used.
If the lower anchor connector interferes with the vehicle seat belts or if the chosen seating position does not have lower anchors, you MUST store the lower anchor connectors. Store the lower anchor connectors by pushing in on the red buttons on the connectors and attach to the plastic bar as shown. Store the tether strap as shown. Always secure car seat with lower anchor attachment or a vehicle seat belt and tether, even when unoccupied. In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers.
Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer.
To remove the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 8. Skip to Step 21 if Not Using LATCH -
Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from Storage Location
Push in on the red buttons on the lower anchor connectors and remove from storage position. -
Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label
To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6.
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Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
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Extend the Lower Anchor Strap
For easier installation, extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. -
Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way.
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Open the SnugLock Lock-Off Lift the lever to open the SnugLock® lock-off.
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Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock-Off The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
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Attach Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Make sure the arrows are pointing up.
Lower anchor strap should not be twisted. If twisted, you will not be able to tighten the strap.
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Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap.
You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. -
Close the SnugLock Lock-Off When the slack is removed, close the SnugLock® Lock-Off until you hear a “Click”. Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is under the SnugLock® Lock-Off.
Warning
Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off. -
Attach Tether Strap
Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle owner’s manual for specific location. -
Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack.
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Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat sideto-side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
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Replace the Seat Pad
Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. -
Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest
See section 7-E to secure your child.
7-C Install Backless Booster
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Remove the Seat Back by First Loosening theHarness Straps Removing the seat back will be easier if the harness is loose. Lift up on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps. Unbuckle buckle strap if it is buckled.
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Remove Harness Straps from Splitter Plate From the back of the car seat, remove harness straps from splitter plate.
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Recline the Car Seat Place car seat in recline position 6.
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Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label
To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6. -
Raise the headrest to the highest position.
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Move Cupholders Out
Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. -
Remove The Seat Belt Trainer
Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat.
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Lift The Seat Pad
Lift Bottom Seat Pad all the way Up To Expose the Plastic Shell. -
Make Sure the Buckle is Stored
Make sure the buckle is stored inside the slot in the car seat shell as shown -
Lift the Red Backrest Lock Up
With the car seat in the 6th recline position, lift the red backrest locks up and slide together. -
Remove Seat Back from Seat Base Make sure the seat is in recline position 6. Next, tilt the seat back forward and lift out of the base.
To replace the seat back, reverse steps 1 though 11. -
Relock the Red Backrest Locks
Make sure they are both flat and locked into place. -
Replace The Seat Pad
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Store Splitter Plate
On the back of the seat, store the splitter plate under the tab as shown. Pull the harness adjustment strap tightly to keep the splitter plate in place. -
Replace the Seat Belt Trainer
Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer.
To install the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 8. -
Place the Booster Seat Forward-Facing in the Back Seat of Vehicle
Place forward-facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap/shoulder seat belt. Push it back firmly until the back of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back.
The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
See section 7-F to secure your child.
The car seat MUST stay in recline position 6. DO NOT use any other recline position in backless booster mode.
7-D Install Seat Belt Trainer
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Move Cupholders Out
Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. -
Remove Seat Belt Trainer
Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer.
Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat -
Rotate the Seat Belt Guides Out as Shown
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Open Storage Door and Pull Out the Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip
Close the storage door so it clicks closed.
Skip to step 5 if Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip is not needed to get a good fit -
Place Seat Belt Trainer Seat Right Side Up, Forward-Facing Flat on Back Seat of Vehicle See section 7-G to secure your child
7-E Securing Child Highback Booster
Warning
Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the
child in the booster seat.
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Place Child In Seat
Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the booster seat. -
Thread Vehicle’s Shoulder Belt Into Seat Belt Guide in the Headrest
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Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap por tion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests.
Be sure the lap por tion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips.
Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulders, between the neck and edge of shoulder. The belt guides should be even with or just above the shoulders.
Never Use
Lap Belt Only
Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs
Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders
Warning
Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child
in the booster seat.
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Place Child In Seat
Make sure to push the booster back firmly until the back of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back.
Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat. -
Ears Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest.
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Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap por tion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests. Be sure the lap por tion of the vehicle seat belt lieslow across your child’s hips.
Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulders, between the neck and edge of shoulder.
You may need to use the belt positioning clip to help get a good fit.
Using Belt Positioning Clip
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Make Sure Vehicle’s Seat Shoulder Belt Lays in the Red Zone As Shown
If the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt lays outside this zone, you MUST use the belt positioning clip. Do not use the belt positioning clip if the belt is already laying inside this zone. -
Attach Belt Positioning Clip Insert the loop end of the strap through the same slot as the harness adjustment strap as shown.
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Push Clip and Strap Through Loop
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Pull to Tighten Strap
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Place Child in Seat, Buckle Child In Seat and
Attach Belt Positioning Clip
With child’s back flat against the back of the vehicle seat, buckle child in. Then slide the clip onto the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt as shown. -
Adjust the Belt Positioning Clip to Fit Your Child
Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown.
Clip should fit right at the top of shoulder as shown.
Never Use Lap Belt Only
Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs
Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder
7-G Securing Child Seat Belt Trainer
Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the
child in the booster seat.
- Place Child In Seat Belt Trainer Have your child sit in the Seat Belt Trainer, with his/her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat.
- Ears Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest.
- Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes through both seat belt guides and the shoulder belt goes through the seat belt guide on the buckle side.
Be sure the lap por tion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s
hips.
Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulders, between the neck
and edge of shoulder.
You may need to use the belt positioning clip to help get a good fit.
Using Belt Positioning Clip
- Make Sure Vehicle’s Seat Shoulder Belt Lays in the Red Zone As Shown
- Attach Belt Positioning Clip Insert the loop end of the strap through the slot on If the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt lays outside this zone, you MUST use the belt positioning clip. Do not use the belt positioning clip if the belt is already laying inside this zone.
- Open Storage Door and Pull Out the Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip Close the storage door so it clicks closed. the back of the Seat Belt Trainer as shown.
- Push Clip and Strap Through Loop
- Pull to Tighten Strap
- Place Child in Seat, Buckle Child In Seat andAttach Belt Positioning Clip With child’s back flat against the back of the vehicle seat, buckle child in. Then slide the clip onto the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt as shown.
- Adjust the Belt Positioning Clip to Fit Your Child
Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown.
Clip should fit right at the top of shoulder as shown.
Never Use Lap Belt Only
Lap belt in front of belt guides and shoulder belt in front of the belt guide on the buckle side. Lap belt lies low across hips and thighs.
Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder
Installing and Removing Seat Belt Trainer From Car Seat
Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer. To Install the Seat Belt Trainer:
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Store the Belt Guides
The belt guides MUST be folded underneath the Seat Belt Trainer as shown when the trainer is installed in the car seat. -
Unbuckle the Buckle
Unbuckle the buckle strap if the seat is being used in harness mode.
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Buckle Tongue Storage Pockets
Place buckle tongues in the buckle tongue storage pockets on both sides of the seat. -
Move Cupholders Out
Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. -
Insert Locking Tab
Insert the locking tab on the rear of the Seat Belt Trainer into the slot near the seat crease on the car seat. -
Thread the Buckle
Thread the buckle strap through the MATCHING buckle slot in the Seat Belt Trainer if the seat is being used in harness mode.
If the buckle is in the rear slot, you will need to partially open the belt guides.
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Attach the Seat Belt Trainer Push the front of the Seat Belt Trainer down on the Seat Base. You will hear a click when it is securely in place. Make sure the harness straps pass through the openings in the sides of the Seat Belt Trainer and are not caught underneath the Seat Belt Trainer. if the seat is being used in harness mode
CHECK that the Seat Belt Trainer is securely attached by pulling up on both
sides.
To Remove the Seat Belt Trainer:
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Unbuckle the Buckle
Unbuckle the buckle strap if the seat is being used in harness mode. -
Move Cupholders Out
Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. -
Remove The Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer.
Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat
Accessories
9-A Accessories (on select models) Cup Holders
The cup holders are adjustable and can be shifted left or right.
Harness Covers
Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest
clip at armpit level.
To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove.
Buckle Cover
To remove, unclip the buckle and slide cover over the buckle.
Lumbar Support
When the seat is used in rear-facing mode, the lumbar suppor t is optional.
When the seat is used in forward-facing mode with a child weighing less than
25 lb (11 kg) thelumbar suppor t MUST be used.
DO NOT use the lumbar suppor t with a child weighing more than 25 lb (11 kg)
in forwardfacing mode.
Never allow lumbar support to bunch or fold behind child.
To remove, pull the lumbar support out from behind the head and body suppor t.
The infant Head and Back Support and the infant Lower Body Support can only be
used Rear-Facing for children weighing less than 20 lb (9 kg). Use the infant
support pieces to ensure the child is secure, comfor table, and their head
does not tilt forward. Use the following guidelines:
Infant Head and Back Support
Never allow the head and back support to bunch or fold behind child.
To adjust the suppor t, pull up until desired height.
To install, thread the head support straps through the headrest and use the
fastening strips to connect the straps together.
Place the harness straps through the openings on either side and make sure the
straps are routed in front of the lower portion of the support.
To remove, undo the fastening strips and pull the straps out of the headrest.
Infant Lower Body Support
Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child.
Additional Information
10-A How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether
Lower Anchor Connectors
To remove the lower anchor connectors from the lower anchors, push in on the
red buttons and pull them off.
Tether
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. 10-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location
Review your vehicle owner’s 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
In the event there is no available back seat and / or you have no other option than to place a child other than an infant in a rear-facing car seat in a front passenger seating position, the National Highway Traffic Safety 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
- Move the seat as far back as possible
10-C Which Installation Method Should I Use?
This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle
seat belt OR the lower anchor attachment. Both are equally safe to use.
INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD.
Graco allows the securing of the car seat with the LATCH system in the booster
mode, only if the vehicle manufacturer allows it. The child still MUST BE
SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt.
Vehicle Seat Belt: Review section 10 and your vehicle owner’s manual to learn
how to install your car seat with the vehicle seat belts.
LATCH or Lower Anchor Attachment: The LATCH system or lower anchor attachment
allows you to securely attach your safety 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.
Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the LATCH system.
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for exact location and use.
Typical seat in a passenger vehicle.
Other vehicle types may have different lower anchor and tether anchor
locations.
10-D Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations
Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating
locations: rear-facing or sidefacing vehicle seats Rear-facing with an active
front air bag booster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt
10-E Vehicle Seat Belts
Review your vehicle owner’s 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
Identify Your Seat Belt Type
There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with
this car seat:
3 connections points. Can be used in all car seats modes of use. 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: Belts Forward of the Seat Bight Some vehicles you may not get a secure
fit. Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals.
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Installation – Harness Mode
Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about
your vehicle seat belts.
Most vehicles manufactured after 1996 will have Switchable retractors in the
back seat. If you have any questions about your retractor type, consult your
vehicle owner’s manual, call Graco or visit www.gracobaby.com/vehicle-
seatbeltinformation.
To verify you have a Switchable retractor, slowly pull the belt all the way
out, and then allow it to retract several inches. Try to pull the belt all the
way out again. If it cannot be pulled out, it is Switchable retractor. Follow
the steps in the rear-facing/ forward-facing sections in this manual. 10-F
Aircraft Installation This child restraint is cer tified for use in aircraft
when using the harness system, and ONLY when not using the SnugLock lock-off.
This child restraint is not cer tified for aircraft use ® when used as a
booster seat because aircrafts do not have shoulder belts. When in booster
mode, NEVER use a lap-only belt across front of child.
- Move the Lower Anchor Attachment Rear-Facing: If installing rear-facing, move the lower anchor attachment to the forward-facing belt path marked with an orange label. Forward-Facing: If installing forward-facing, move the lower anchor attachment to the rearfacing belt path marked with a blue label. See section 6 to move Lower Anchor attachment.
- Route the Aircraft Seat Belt Over the SnugLock Lock-off Thread the aircraft seat belt through the belt® path and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
Note: It may be easier to route the aircraft seat belt by lifting seat pad up to expose the belt path.
Rear-Facing: Make sure the aircraft seat belt is (A) in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position, and (B) in behind when in the outer-most position and that it is flat and is not twisted.
Forward-Facing: Make sure the
aircraft seat belt is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not
twisted.
For complete rear-facing installation, see section 3-C, and for forward-facing installation, see section 4-C but do not use the tether.
Cleaning Care
Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions.
Headrest Pad
Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be
removed for cleaning.
To remove, raise the headrest to the highest position.
Unsnap the 2 inner headrest pad snaps from plastic shell.
Pull plastic tab out from below the headrest height adjustment lever.
Remove the headrest pad.
Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE
BLEACH.
Reverse the steps to reattach the pad on the headrest.
Seat Pad
Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, cover may
be removed for cleaning.
To remove, pull out the two clips near the seat crease.
Lift the seat pad all the way up to undo the four fastening strips.
Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE
BLEACH.
Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell.
Side
Pad
Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be
removed for cleaning.
To remove, undo the snap on the top corner of the seat pad back.
On some models: Pull out the clip on each side near the forward-facing belt
path.
Then pull the side pads from the shell.
Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE
BLEACH.
Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell.
Top Pad
Lower the headread to the lowest position, and pull out the two clips at the
top of the car seat shell.
From the back of the car seat, pull out the plastic tab at the top of the car
seat shell.
Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and
drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.
Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell.
Front Seat Pad
Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be
removed for cleaning.
To remove, pull out the four clips along the seat bottom as shown.
Pull out the two plastic tabs on either side of the recline handle.
Pull out the plastic tab from below each armrest, and pull out the plastic
tabs below each cup holder.
Remove the front seat pad.
Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE
BLEACH.
Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell.
Seat Belt Trainer
Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, the Seat
Belt Trainer pad may be removed for cleaning.
To remove the seat pad, start from the sides of the Seat Belt Trainer and pull
the pad out from around the plastic shell.
Pull the two small plastic tabs out from underneath the realease lever.
Then pull the plastic tab out from the rear of the shell.
Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE
BLEACH.
11-B Cleaning the Buckle
To clean the buckle, review section 5 for removing and reinstalling the
buckle.
With the buckle removed, 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-inser t the buckle into the same slot it was removed.
Pull up on buckle strap to make sure it is secured.
WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any objects
or debris that could prevent latching.
11-B Cleaning the Buckle
To clean the buckle, review section 5 for removing and reinstalling the
buckle.
With the buckle removed, 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-inser t the buckle into the same slot it was removed.
Pull up on buckle strap to make sure it is secured. WARNING! Inspect and clean
buckle from time to time to remove any objects or debris that could prevent
latching.
11-C Cleaning Harness, Lower Anchor
Attachment and Tether
Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS
STRAPS, LOWER ANCHOR STRAP, or TETHER STRAP IN WATER.
Doing so may weaken the straps.
If harness straps, lower anchor strap or tether strap are frayed or heavily
soiled, contact Customer Service at
www.gracobaby.com or
1-800-345-4109.
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
References
- CPSC.gov
- Graco Baby – Trusted Baby Products and Gear for Your Child
- Graco’s Car Seat Safety Standards | Graco
- NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Safe Kids Worldwide