Graco SLIMFIT Instruction Manual page 8

! 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.
! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.
! Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is properly
routed as shown in this manual.
! Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely. Not all vehicle
seat belts can be used with a car seat.
! If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely, read "Vehicle
Seat Belts" section 9-F and your vehicle owner's manual.
! Always secure car seat with LATCH 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
serious 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.
Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.
! DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat. If using vehicle seat belt
to secure car seat, LATCH connectors must be stored.
! Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. 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 LATCH connectors to one vehicle lower
anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle
manufacturer.
! Do not use both the vehicle seat belt and LATCH strap at the same
time when using the car seat with the 5-point harness.
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