Graco CONTENDERTM 65 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 www.gracobaby.ca CONTENDER CHILD RESTRAINT Do not install or use this child restraint until you read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual and the warnings on the car seat. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR NWL0000644864B 10/18...
Page 2 What Seating Location Should I Use? Which Installation Method Should I Use? What is UAS? Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? 1-B Welcome to the Graco Family 1-C Right Mode of Use 1-D Before You Begin Register This Car Seat...
Page 3 2 Car Seat Features Pages 24-29 3 Rear-Facing Use Pages 30-44 3-A Install Rear-Facing with UAS Strap 3-B Installing With Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward-Facing Use Pages 45-58 4-A Install Forward-Facing with UAS Strap 4-B Installing With Vehicle Seat Belt 5 Securing Child In Car Seat Pages 59-66...
Page 4 6 Accessories (on select models) Pages 67-68 7 Moving UAS Pages 69-71 8 Additional Information Pages 72-81 8-A How to Remove UAS and Tether 8-B Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 8-C Vehicle Seat Belts...
Page 5 9 Care & Cleaning Pages 82-85 9-A Cleaning Seat Pad 9-B Cleaning Buckle Strap 9-C Cleaning Harness and UAS Straps...
Page 6 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children: Rear-Facing: 2.2-16 kg (5-35 lb) 46-110 cm (18-43 in) Forward Facing: 10-30 kg (22-65 lb) 69-125 cm (27-49 in) Children less than 10 kg (22 lb) and cannot walk unassisted MUST use this car seat rear-facing.
Page 7 According to collision statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat. The centre of the back seat can be the safest during a possible side impact. Which Installation Method Should I Use? This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the Universal Anchorage System (UAS).
Page 8 What is UAS? UAS consists of lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car seat. Lower anchors are used INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle.
Page 9 When Installing Rear-Facing & Forward-Facing UAS System UAS consists of two lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat. Review section 3-A & 4-A of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual. Vehicle Seat Belt There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used.
Page 10 Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3, 4 and 5 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. For Rear-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Rear-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just below the child’s...
Page 11 For Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Forward-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just above the child’s shoulders and top of child’s ears below top of headrest (B). Review section 5. Buckle Position (C) The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them.
Page 12 Rear-Facing Installation Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1 in) at the Belt Path (A) Review section 3 Check level indicator (B) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Ball MUST be entirely in blue. Below Child’s Shoulders (C) La bille DOIT être entièrement dans la zone bleue.
Page 13 Forward-Facing Installation Use the top tether strap when using forward-facing (A) When used properly, the top tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. Review section 4 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1 in) at the Belt Path (B) Review section 4 Harness Straps at or Just...
Page 14 1-B 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. Even if this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own, you must follow the detailed...
Page 15 1-C Right Mode of Use 16 kg 2.2 kg 10 kg 30 kg (5 lb) (22 lb) (35 lb) (65 lb) Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness* 2.2-10 kg (5-22 lb), 46-110 cm (18-43 in) less than 1 year old MUST be rear-facing. 10-16 kg (22-35 lb) SHOULD be rear-facing.
Page 16 1-D Before You Begin 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.ca Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
Page 17 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 back of the car seat.
Page 18 Certification THIS INFANT RESTRAINT CONFORMS to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and 213.1, and is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Airplane Installation When installing in an airplane, install the same way as you would in an automobile with a lap only belt.
Page 19 STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture. Look for this sticker 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 20 1-E 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 21 Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending on your child’s size. Infants less than 10 kg (22 lb) and cannot walk unassisted MUST use this car seat rear-facing. Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bags and car seat use.
Page 22 A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death. 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 a rolled towels or pool noodles to help get your car seat level.
Page 23 Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle. Do not use both the vehicle seat belt and UAS strap at the same time when using the car seat. Rear-facing car seat must be properly leveled: •...
Page 24 2-A Car Seat Features...
Page 25 A Harness Slots B Body Support C Harness Buckle D Buckle Strap E Harness Release Lever (Under Flap) F Harness Adjustment Strap G Headrest/ Harness Adjustment Handle H Harness Straps I Chest Clip J Cup Holder K Headrest...
Page 27 A UAS Storage Bar B UAS Strap (stored) C Level Indicator D Forward-Facing Belt Path E Rear-Facing Belt Path F Recline Foot...
Page 29 A Harness Straps B Splitter Plate C Harness Cover Plate D Locking Clip Storage E Tether Storage Bar F Tether Hook G Tether Strap H Instruction Manual Storage...
Page 30 3 Rear-Facing Rear-Facing: 2.2-16 kg (5-35 lb), 46-110 cm (18-43 in) • Infants who weigh less than 10 kg (22 lb) and cannot walk unassisted MUST be rear-facing. • Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure UAS strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-facing belt path marked with a UAS Strap blue label.
Page 31 AAP and Transport Canada recommendations, for car Note: Preterm or low birth seat usage. weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft. Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your NEVER place this child infant and recommend the...
Page 32 la zone bleue. 0+months irely in blue. 0+ mois 0+months e entièrement 0+ mois s la zone bleue. 0+months How to Read the Level Indicator: 0+ mois Use corrected age for preemies. 0+months 0+ mois • Vehicle MUST be on level ground. •...
Page 33 3-A Install Rear-Facing with UAS Strap Review your vehicle’s owner manual for UAS location and use. 1. Recline the Car Seat Flip recline foot toward the front of the car seat for rear-facing use. 2. Store Top Tether Strap Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on either side of the car seat.
Page 34 3. Remove UAS Strap from Storage Location 4. Make Sure UAS Strap is in the Rear- Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If it is not, see section 7 to move UAS strap.
Page 35 5. Extend the UAS Strap For easier installation, extend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. 6. 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 UAS anchors.
Page 36 7. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball must Ball MUST be entirely in blue. La bille DOIT être entièrement be completely in the blue zone. Readjust if dans la zone bleue. needed. 3+months 0+months For infants 3 months and under, the ball must 3+ mois 0+ mois completely cover the light blue circle.
Page 37 9. Tighten the UAS Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the UAS strap. 10. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the UAS strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back.
Page 38 11. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball must Ball MUST be entirely in blue. La bille DOIT être entièrement be completely in the blue zone. Readjust if dans la zone bleue. needed. 3+months 0+months For infants 3 months and under, the ball 3+ mois 0+ mois must completely cover the light blue circle.
Page 39 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1 in) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Ball Ball MUST be entirely in blue. La bille DOIT être entièrement dans la zone bleue. in the Blue Zone and 3+months 0+months Vehicle on Level Ground...
Page 40 3-B Installing With Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Store Top Tether and UAS Strap Attach tether hook and UAS hooks to the plastic bars as shown. 2. Recline the Car Seat Flip recline foot toward the front of the car seat for rear facing use.
Page 41 3. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the car seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 4. Check the Level Indicator Ball MUST be entirely in blue. La bille DOIT être entièrement Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
Page 42 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 5. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
Page 43 7. 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 2.5 cm (1 in), it is tight enough. 8. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
Page 44 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1 in) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Ball Ball MUST be entirely in blue. La bille DOIT être entièrement dans la zone bleue. in the Blue Zone and 3+months 0+months Vehicle on Level Ground...
Page 45 4 Forward-Facing Forward-Facing: 10-30 kg (22-65 lb) 69-125 cm (27-49 in) • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure UAS strap or vehicle seat belt is UAS Strap routed through the forward-facing belt path marked with a orange label. •...
Page 46 • 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.
Page 47 4-A Install Forward-Facing with UAS Strap Review your vehicle’s owner manual for UAS location and use. 1. Make Sure UAS Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label If it is not, see section 7 to move UAS strap. 2.
Page 48 3. Remove UAS Connectors and Top Tether Strap from Storage Locations Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. 4. Extend the UAS Strap. For easier installation, extend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pull out on the strap.
Page 49 5. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 6. Attach UAS Hook to Vehicle’s Lower UAS Anchors. UAS strap should not be twisted.
Page 50 7. Tighten the UAS Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the UAS strap. 8. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach.
Page 51 10. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the UAS strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 2.5 cm (1 in), it is tight enough. See section 5 to secure your child. 11.
Page 52 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1 in) 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...
Page 53 4-B Installing With Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Store UAS Strap Attach UAS hooks to the plastic bars as shown. 2. Adjust child restraint to Upright position. Flip recline foot toward the rear of the car seat for forward-facing use.
Page 54 3. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat 4. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
Page 55 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 5. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward- facing belt path (marked with a orange label) and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
Page 56 7. 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. 8. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach.
Page 57 10. 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 2.5 cm (1 in), it is tight enough. See section 5 to secure your child.
Page 58 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1 in) 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...
Page 59 5 Securing Child In Car Seat 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.
Page 60 2. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. 3. 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.
Page 61 4. Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height Rear-Facing: Harness straps should be at or just below the child’s shoulders. Top of head MUST be at least 2.5 cm (1 in) below Rear-Facing the handle. Forward-Facing: Harness straps should be at or just above the child’s shoulders.
Page 62 When headrest is in lowest position, always pull flap forward as shown. 5. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. For adjusting buckle position only, recline foot should be positioned for forward-facing use.
Page 63 From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier. Pull buckle strap from the front of the child restraint as shown.
Page 64 Insert buckle strap into desired slot. Pull up on buckle strap to be sure it is secure. When changing buckle strap location UAS belt must pass between the belt lines as shown.
Page 65 6. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled. 7. 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.
Page 66 8. Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap 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. When you are not able to pinch any of the harness webbing at your child’s shoulder, the harness is tight enough.
Page 67 6 Accessories (on select models) Cup Holder Cup holder can be on either side. To attach, pull back the seat pad to expose the attachment guide. Slide the cup holder down the guide until it locks into place. To remove, place both hands under the cup holder and push up on the cup holder.
Page 68 Body Support Use only in the rear-facing mode. Body support must be used if shoulders are below the lowest harness setting. Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child.
Page 69 7 Moving the UAS Strap 1. For Ease of Moving the UAS Strap A. Unclip The Seat Pad From The Front Of The Child Restraint. B. Pull the UAS strap out of the belt path opening, so that the UAS hooks end up on the same side of the child restraint.
Page 70 2. Slide Entire UAS Strap Along Bar to Correct Belt Path Opening Rear-Facing: Slide UAS strap down to the blue label. Forward-Facing: slide the UAS strap up to the orange label. 3. Feed the UAS Connector with the Adjuster Closest to it Through the Chosen Belt Path Rear-Facing: Make sure the UAS strap is between the belt lines, is flat...
Page 71 Forward-Facing: Make sure the strap is flat and not twisted. 4. Replace the seat pad fabric on the front of the child restraint. Pull the harness adjustment strap through pad. Replace the seat pad.
Page 72 8-A How to Remove UAS and Tether Push gray button in while pulling on UAS strap to loosen. Press in on the hook’s spring. Push hook in, lift hook up, twist and pull out away from anchor point. Top Tether Strap To remove, press the grey button and pull out on the strap to release the tension.
Page 73 8-B Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations. Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations: Rear-facing or side-facing vehicle seats Rear-facing with an active front air bag 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, experts recommend that you take the following steps: •...
Page 74 8-C 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;...
Page 75 Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: Lap/Shoulder Lap Belt Only Belt 2 connection 3 connection points. points. Can be used in all car seats modes of use.
Page 76 Switchable. If it can still be pulled out freely, it is ELR. 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 77 How to Lock Your Lap and Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latchplate and Switchable Retractor A latchplate 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 78 Locking Latchplate and ELR Retractor A latchplate 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 buckle it in.
Page 79 Sliding Latchplate and ALR Retractor A latchplate 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 80 Sliding Latchplate and ELR Retractor A latchplate 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. Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in.
Page 81 Lap Belt Installation Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. Locking Latchplate 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 the tail of the belt so that the lap belt gets tight around the car seat.
Page 82 9-A Cleaning Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Make sure harness straps are loose, remove both harness strap loops from splitter plate on back of child restraint and pull through front of pad.
Page 83 3. Remove seat pad from shell by pushing harness straps and buckle strap through seat pad. 4. Remove headrest cover by pulling the tab out from behind the headrest foam and then peel the cover off the headrest. DO NOT remove foam padding.
Page 84 9-B Cleaning Buckle Strap Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer. Rotate the metal retainer up through the shell and pad. From the front, pull the buckle strap out. To clean buckle, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle.
Page 85 9-C Cleaning Harness and UAS Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or UAS STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps or UAS strap are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at www.gracobaby.ca or 1-800-345-4109.
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Page 88 Replacement Parts To purchase parts or accessories in the Canada, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.ca gracoconsumercareca@newellco.com 1-800-345-4109 www.gracobaby.com CONTENDER CHILD RESTRAINT 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...

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