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PD349578C 8/16
SNUGRIDE
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.
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FOR FUTURE USE.
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SNUGLOCK
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INFANT CAR SEAT
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35 DLX
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- Page 1 PD349578C 8/16 SNUGRIDE SNUGLOCK 35 DLX ® INFANT CAR SEAT Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
- Page 2 Important 4-13 Pages 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Before You Begin 1-C Safety Warnings Features 14-23 Pages 2-A Car Seat Features 2-B Remove Car Seat from Base 2-C Attach Car Seat to Base 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle 2-E Recline the Base 2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 2-G Choosing LATCH or Seat Belt 2-H What Is LATCH...
- Page 3 Securing Child 46-55 Pages 4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child 4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 4-D Removing Child Carrier Use 58-59 Pages Vehicle Information 60-72 Pages 6-A Additional LATCH Information 6-B How to Remove LATCH 6-C Storing The LATCH Strap 6-D Unsafe Vehicle Seats 6-E Vehicle Seat Belts...
- Page 4 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg) and 32” (81 cm) or less. Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this infant car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? The best seating location for this infant car seat is one that: •...
- Page 5 When Installing Base LATCH System Vehicle Seat Belt LATCH consists of lower There are two types of anchors, which are built- vehicle seat belts that can in to your vehicle, and be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat connecting hooks that are Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt. built-in your car seat.
- Page 6 Does Your Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 4 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. You Need To Adjust: Harness Height Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders.
- Page 7 Did You Do Everything Correctly? Base or Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Review section 3. Car Seat Level to Ground Review sections 2-E and 3. Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Review section 2-C.
- Page 8 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...
- Page 9 For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture, and purchase date of this car seat below. You can find this information either on the registration card if you still have it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat.
- Page 10 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.
- Page 11 1-C Safety Warnings 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. 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.
- Page 12 If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommend that children ride rear-facing until age 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their seat.
- Page 13 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.
- Page 14 2-A Car Seat Features G Rear-Facing Belt Path (When Used A Handle Adjustment Button Without Base) B Carry Handle Harness Release C Canopy Button (Under seat pad) D Head Support Harness Adjustment E Body Pillow (Select models) Strap F Harness Covers Removable Base Base Recline Lever...
- Page 15 L Car Seat Shell M Level Indicator Base Release Lever Instruction Manual Storage P Harness Strap Chest Clip Buckle Tongues Buckle Buckle Strap...
- Page 16 A Base Release Lever B Harness Strap Slots C Locking Clip D Harness Straps E Buckle Metal Clip F Splitter Plate...
- Page 17 E SnugLock™ Lock- Off Release Lever F Belt Guides G SnugLock™ Lock- H SnugLock™ Arm I Level Indicator J Instruction Manual Storage K SafetyCore Energy Absorption L Base Recline Lever M Base Recline Foot...
- Page 18 2-B Remove Car Seat from Base To Remove Car Seat from Base From the back of the car seat, squeeze the base release handle and then lift the car seat out of the base. 2-C Attach Car Seat to Base Attaching Car Seat To Base Align the locking bar at...
- Page 19 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle 1. To Rotate Handle Press the red handle adjustment button at the top of the handle and rotate the handle. When moving from position A, handle will stop at position B. Release and push the red button again to rotate the handle from position “B”...
- Page 20 2-E Recline the Base Base Has 4 Recline Positions Squeeze on the base recline lever and lift the base to extend the foot. Squeeze on the base recline lever and lower the base to retract the foot. Check the level indicator for appropriate install.
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Page 21: Level Indicator
When Reading The Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for preemies. - If the bubble is entirely under the light blue line, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age. 0+ months (meses) - If the bubble is entirely under the dark blue line, 3+ months (meses) - Page 22 2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations. Review section 6 for additional information. Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed. Be sure to check your vehicle owner’s manual for all available seating positions. According to accident statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat.
- Page 23 2-G Choosing LATCH or Seat Belts This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. Review section 6 for additional information.
- Page 24 3-A Rear-Facing Checklist Rear-Facing: 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg) 32” (81 cm) or less* • Car seat MUST be rear- facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-facing LATCH Strap belt path, marked with a blue label.
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Page 25: Child Restraint
AAP , these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. Use the corrected age for preemies. Graco advises that you have Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and... - Page 26 3-B Install With Base With LATCH Strap Review your vehicle’s owner’s manual for LATCH location and use. 1. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back.
- Page 27 2. Remove LATCH Hooks from Storage Location Pull the SnugLock release lever and raise the lock-off to expose the LATCH storage door. Swing open the LATCH storage door, and pull out the LATCH connectors.
- Page 28 Close the storage door and lay the LATCH strap across the base. Make sure the LATCH strap goes through the notch on top and the strap lays on top of the LATCH storage door. 3. Extend the LATCH Strap Extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and...
- Page 29 4. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. To recline, review 0+ months (meses) section 2-E. 3+ months (meses) 5. Connect LATCH Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
- Page 30 7. Remove Slack Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the free end of the LATCH strap to remove all of the slack. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 8. Close the SnugLock Shut the lock-off on top of the LATCH...
- Page 31 9. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base where the LATCH strap is and push and pull the base from side to side and front to back. If the base moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
- Page 32 11. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint. 0+ months (meses) See section 4-C to secure your child. 3+ months (meses)
- Page 33 Is Everything Correct? Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base 0+ months (meses) With vehicle on level ground check the level 3+ months (meses) indicator Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
- Page 34 3-C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt To store the LATCH strap, see section 6-C 1. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back.
- Page 35 3. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. To recline, review section 2-E. 0+ months (meses) 3+ months (meses)
- Page 36 Review your vehicle’s owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 4. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
- Page 37 6. Route Shoulder Belt Thread the shoulder portion of the vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and under the red belt guides. The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. Make sure both lap and shoulder belt goes under the red...
- Page 38 8. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base where the seat belt is and push and pull the base from side to side and front to back. If the base moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
- Page 39 10. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. Check the level indicator with 0+ months (meses) child in the child restraint. See section 4-C to 3+ months (meses) secure your child.
- Page 40 Is Everything Correct? Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base 0+ months (meses) With vehicle on level ground check the level 3+ months (meses) indicator Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
- Page 41 3-D Install Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Place Car Seat in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the car seat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back. Check the rear-facing level line.
- Page 42 2. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should not be twisted. If your shoulder belt is long enough, you may route the shoulder belt behind the seat as shown.
- Page 43 4. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Lay your forearm across the car seat at the belt path and push down. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. 5. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the car seat where the seat belt is and push and pull the car seat...
- Page 44 6. Check the Rear Facing Level Line The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground. Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground.
- Page 45 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Level to Ground Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
- Page 46 4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever under the seat pad while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart.
- Page 47 3. Unbuckle the Buckle Press the red button and pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps off to the sides. 4. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. WARNING! Do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat.
- Page 48 6. Check Harness Height Harness Straps MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW the Child’s Shoulders 7. Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1” 1” (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat...
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Page 49: Harness Height
8. To Change Harness Height Positions With harness straps loose, remove the left side harness strap loop from the splitter plate. 9. Pull Harness Strap Out From the Front of Car Seat 10. Insert Harness Strap Into the New Location At or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders Make sure harness... - Page 50 12. For Smaller Baby If the child’s shoulders are even with or just below the lowest 2 slots, use the upper loops on the harness straps. Thread the upper harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are on top of the splitter plate and are completely on.
- Page 51 13. For Larger Baby If the child’s shoulders are even with or just below the upper 2 slots, use the lower loops on the harness straps. Thread the lower harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are completely on the splitter plate.
- Page 52 4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child 1. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. 2. To Change Buckle Position Remove child from the seat. From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad.
- Page 53 3. Insert Metal Clip Into New Location Push metal clip down through the pad and shell. Make sure the buckle’s red button is facing out. 4. Pull Up On Buckle To Check It Is Secured Make sure buckle’s metal clip is completely through pad and shell.
- Page 54 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 1. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders 2. Buckle You will hear a “click” when buckle tongues are securely attached. Pull up on each buckle tongue to make sure it is securely attached. 3. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click”...
- Page 55 4. Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down. Do this to both sides. 5. Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap When you are not able to pinch any of the harness webbing at your child’s...
- Page 56 6. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 7. Check Tightness Tighten more if needed.
- Page 57 4-D Removing Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever under the seat pad while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart.
- Page 58 5-A Carrier Use Read all instructions before use of the infant carrier. Keep instructions for future use. Do not use the infant carrier if it is damaged or broken. NEVER leave child unattended. Always stay within arms reach of carrier. SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child.
- Page 59 If you do not have an owner’s manual, please visit our website at www.gracobaby. com to download the manual or call toll-free at 800-345- 4109. NEVER use a Graco infant carrier with any other manufacturer’s strollers. This can result in serious injury or death.
- Page 60 6-A Additional LATCH Information This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. The LATCH system allows you to securely attach your car seat in your car without using the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better fit.
- Page 61 6-B How to Remove LATCH 1. Push Gray Button In While Pulling on LATCH Strap to Loosen 2. Press and Hold LATCH Release Button 3. Pull Away From Anchor Point See section 6-C to store the LATCH.
- Page 62 6-C Storing The LATCH Strap 1. Open the SnugLock Pull the SnugLock release lever and raise the lock-off to expose the LATCH storage door.
- Page 63 Swing open the LATCH storage door, and insert the LATCH connectors into the storage slots. Tuck the LATCH straps into the storage compartment and close the storage door. Make sure the LATCH connectors are stored facing the correct direction. 2. Close the SnugLock Close the lock-off CLICK!
- Page 64 6-D Unsafe Vehicle Seats Never install this car seat in side-facing or rear-facing vehicle seats. 6-E Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 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.
- Page 65 Vehicle Seat Belt Terms Retractor A device that winds up the unused vehicle seat belt. It is often hidden inside the panels on the walls of the vehicle or in the vehicle seat back. Latch Plate The male end of the Seat Crease seat belt with the The crease where the vehicle...
- Page 66 The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat: Lap Belt with Motorized Belts Forward of the Shoulder Belt Seat Crease Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door...
- Page 67 Note: 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 or call Graco for assistance.
- Page 68 How to Lock Your Lap/Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in.
- Page 69 Locking Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate that holds the lap belt snug after it has been adjusted; contains a metal bar on the underside of the hardware that “locks” the belt in position. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and...
- Page 70 Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out. Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in.
- Page 71 Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. With this retractor, you will need to use the locking clip to lock the vehicle seat belt. Call us at 1-800-345-4109 to order a locking clip.
- Page 72 Lap Belt Installation Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor When installing the car seat, route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in. Then, pull upwards on Grab the sides of the seat at the belt the tail of the belt so that...
- Page 73 7-A Accessories (on select models) To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: • Always make sure shoulder straps are threaded through slots and properly positioned on shoulders. • Never allow body pillow to bunch or fold behind child. • Body pillow can be used for infant 12 lb (5 kg) or less.
- Page 74 Headrest Pillow To remove, undo the fastening strip and pull the strap out of the harness slots. To attach, thread the strap through the seat pad and car seat shell harness strap slots and attach the fastening strip. DO NOT thread the headrest pillow and harness straps through the same...
- Page 75 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 1. Remove Canopy Undo the snaps on the sides of the canopy from the seat pad. Push the release button on the canopy arm while pulling on the canopy to remove. Repeat on the other side. 2.
- Page 76 3. Remove Harness Straps from Splitter Plate 4. Pull Harness Straps Out From the Front of Car Seat 5. Pull Out the 4 Plastic Flaps from Sides of Seat...
- Page 77 5. Pull Pad Off Shell Machine wash pad and canopy in cold water with gentle soap on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell. Make sure harness straps are not twisted.
- Page 78 8-B Cleaning Buckle Remove Buckle to Clean From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad. From the front, pull buckle out of the pad and shell. To clean, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle.
- Page 79 Shake out excess water and allow to air dry. Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a click. Re-insert the buckle into the same slot it was removed. Pull up on crotch buckle to make sure it is secured. WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any...
- Page 80 Replacement Parts To purchase parts or accessories in the United States, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.com 1-800-345-4109 Store instruction manual in the slot on the rear of the base where the instruction book icon is shown.