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NAUTILUS
SNUGLOCK
LX
®
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CHILD RESTRAINT/BOOSTER SEAT
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
NWL0000797334A 5/18
SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
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- Page 1 www.gracobaby.ca NAUTILUS SNUGLOCK ® ® CHILD RESTRAINT/BOOSTER SEAT 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...
- Page 2 1 Important Pages 6-25 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Welcome to the Graco Family 1-C Height and Weight Guidelines 1-D Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Aircraft Installation Car Seat’s Useful Life...
- Page 3 3 Forward-Facing Harness Mode Pages 32-55 3-A Forward-Facing Harness Mode With Top Tether Use 3-B Install Forward-Facing Harness Mode with UAS Straps and Top Tether 3-C Install Forward-Facing Harness Mode with the Vehicle Seat Belt and Top Tether 4 Booster Pages 56-72 4-A Booster Use 4-B Install Highback Booster...
- Page 4 5 Securing Child Pages 73-88 5-A Securing Child Forward-Facing Harness Mode 5-B Securing Child Highback Booster 5-C Securing Child Backless Booster 6 Accessories Page 89...
- Page 5 7 Vehicle Information Pages 90-100 7-A How to Remove UAS and Top Tether 7-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 7-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 7-D Vehicle Seat Belts 8 Care & Cleaning Pages 101-108 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 8-B Cleaning Buckle Strap 8-C Cleaning Harness and UAS Straps 8-D Cleaning Removable Armrests...
- Page 6 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car Forward-Facing Harness Mode: 10-30 kg (22-65 lb), 69-125 cm (27”-49”) seat Highback Booster: 18-45 kg (40-100 lb), 110-145 cm (43”-57”) is for Backless Booster: 18-45 kg (40-100 lb), 110-145 cm (43”-57”) children: Backless Armless Booster: 18-54 kg (40-120 lb), 110-145 cm (43”-57”) This seat CANNOT be used rear-facing.
- Page 7 Car Seat Assembly (On Select Models) (Follow the directions that matches your model) Adult Assembly Required 1. Raise Seat Back Grab seat pad fabric in sitting area to expose the gutters. Make Sure all hands, fingers and other objects are clear of the gutters. Make Sure the harness straps are securely attached within the “T”-shaped slots around the arms as shown.
- Page 8 2. Snap On Seat Base Pad to Base Snap on the base pad as shown. On select models, you may need to attach the 2 elastic loops on the back and side of the seat base. • Is • R 3.
- Page 9 Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? The best seating location for this car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and •...
- Page 10 OR the Universal Anchorage System (UAS). Although both are equally safe to use, DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME IN FORWARD-FACING HARNESS MODE. Graco allows the securing of the car seat with UAS system in the booster mode, only if the vehicle manufacturer allows it. Do not use the UAS when your child has reached 20 kg (45 lb) when using this car seat with the forward-facing harness mode.
- Page 11 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 in forward-facing harness mode.
- Page 12 When Installing Forward-Facing Harness Mode UAS System UAS consists of lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car seat. Review section 3-B 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 13 When Installing As a Booster Vehicle Seat Belt Only use the Lap/Shoulder seat belt configuration. Review section 4-B, 4-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
- Page 14 Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3 and 4 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. For Forward-Facing Harness Mode, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Forward-Facing Harness Mode (A)
- Page 15 For Booster, You Need to Adjust: Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Only Position Lap Belt Lap belt must go behind armrest and lie low across your child’s hips and thighs. Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder belt lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder.
- Page 16 Forward-Facing Harness Mode Installation Use the top tether strap when using forward-facing harness- mode(A) When used properly, the top tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. Review section 3 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5cm (1”) at the Belt Path (B) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just...
- Page 17 Booster Installation Never Use Lap Belt Only Review section 5 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 5 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders Review section 5...
- Page 18 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 instructions in this instruction manual to ensure the steps below are performed correctly.
- Page 19 1-C Right Mode of Use 10 kg 18 kg 30 kg 45 kg 54 kg (22 lb) (40 lb) (65 lb) (100 lb) (120 lb) Forward-Facing Harness Mode 10-18 kg (22-40 lb) and can walk unassisted MUST use 5-point harness. 18-30 kg (40-65 lb) SHOULD use 5-point harness.
- Page 20 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 21 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 22 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...
- Page 23 Vehicle Seat Protection Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel, or thin blanket under and behind car seat. 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.
- Page 24 Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bags and car seat use. If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual. Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle. Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or UAS that is properly routed as shown in this manual.
- Page 25 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. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.
- Page 26 2-A Car Seat Features...
- Page 27 A Headrest Adjustment Button B Headrest C Shoulder Belt Guide D Harness Strap E Harness Covers Chest Clip G Body Support (On Select Models) H Harness Buckle Buckle Cover (On Select Models) Harness Adjustment Lever K Recline Handle Recline Foot M Harness Adjustment Strap N Harness Storage Compartment (Under Backrest Pad)
- Page 28 Back Support...
- Page 29 A Tether Storage Bar B Tether Strap C Booster Belt Guide D Removable Armrests E UAS Storage Compartment...
- Page 31 UAS System A Tether Storage Bar B Tether Strap C Harness Straps D Splitter Plate E UAS Connectors F UAS Storage Compartment G Belt Positioning Clip (Inset)* H Belt Positioning Clip Attachment Point UAS Adjuster J UAS Strap *Store in Harness Storage Compartment Until Needed...
- Page 32 3-A Forward-Facing Harness Mode With Top Tether Forward-Facing Harness Mode: 10-30 kg (22-65 lb) and 69-125 cm (27”-49”) at least one year old • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure UAS strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward-facing belt path marked with an orange label.
- Page 33 • Harness straps need to be at or just above the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level. Experts recommend that children should use the built-in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward-facing weight and height for their car seat.
- Page 34 3-B Install Forward-Facing Harness Mode with UAS Straps and Top Tether Review your vehicle’s owner manual for UAS location and use. Do not install with the UAS connectors for children weighing more than 20 kg (45 lb) 1. Remove Top Tether Strap from Storage Location Unhook tether and lay it on the seat.
- Page 35 2. Open the UAS Storage Door 3. Take the UAS System Out of the Storage Compartment Do not remove the UAS system from the car seat. 4. Close the UAS Storage Door Do not let the UAS strap interfere with the harness straps.
- Page 36 5. Thread the UAS System Into the Forward-Facing Belt Path From the right side of the seat, thread the UAS connector closest to the adjuster through the forward-facing belt path marked with an orange label as shown. Right Left Side Side...
- Page 37 6. 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. 7. Choose One of the Four Recline Positions To recline, pull recline handle out and tilt the seat back.
- Page 38 Using With the SnugLock Lock-Off: ® Skip to step 9-B if not using the SnugLock ® Lock-Off. 9A. Expose the SnugLock Lock-Off ® A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D.
- Page 39 Pull down the lower backrest pad to expose the SnugLock Lock-Off. ® 10A. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Move the UAS strap above the SnugLock Lock-Off. Push the bottom of ® the release, then pull the top of the tab out. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off.
- Page 40 11A. Route the UAS Belt Place the UAS strap into the SnugLock ® Lock-Off. 12A. Attach UAS Connector to Vehicle’s Lower UAS Anchors Make sure that the red button faces away from the car seat and the arrows are pointing up.
- Page 41 13A. Tighten the UAS Strap Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the free end of the UAS strap to remove all the slack. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 14A. Close and Lock the SnugLock ®...
- Page 42 15A. Replace the Lower Backrest Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. 16A. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.
- Page 43 17A. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 18A. 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”), it is tight enough.
- Page 44 Using Without the SnugLock Lock-Off: ® 9B. Attach UAS Connector to Vehicle’s Lower UAS Anchors. Make sure that the red button faces away from the car seat and the arrows are pointing up. The UAS strap should not be twisted. 10B.
- Page 45 11B. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 12B. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 13B. 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 46 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1” ) 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 47 3-C Install Forward-Facing Harness Mode with Vehicle Seat Belt and Top Tether 1. Store UAS System in Storage Compartment Open storage compartment and store UAS connectors and UAS strap. Close the UAS storage compartment door. 2. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage location and Lay It on the Seat...
- Page 48 3. 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. 4. Choose One of the Four Recline Positions To recline, pull recline handle out and tilt the seat back.
- Page 49 Using With the SnugLock Lock-Off: ® Skip to step 5-B if not using the SnugLock ® Lock-Off. 5A. Expose the SnugLock Lock-Off ® A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D.
- Page 50 Pull down the lower backrest pad to expose the SnugLock Lock-Off. ® 6A. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Push the bottom of the release, then pull the top of the tab out. Open the SnugLock ® Lock-Off.
- Page 51 7A. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with an orange 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.
- Page 52 9A. Close and Lock the SnugLock ® Click! Lock-Off When the slack is removed, close and lock the SnugLock Lock-Off. Make sure both lap ® and shoulder belt are under the SnugLock ® Lock-Off. 10A. Replace the Lower Backrest Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
- Page 53 6B. Lock the Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today, slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it go back in. You will hear a clicking sound. Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked.
- Page 54 10. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 11. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 12. 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.
- Page 55 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1”) 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 56 • Ne 4-A Booster Use • DO Highback Booster Use, With or Without Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Armrests: 18-45 kg (40-100 lb) 110- Seat Belt • D 145 cm (43”-57”) at least 4 years old* Booster Use Without Back: 18-45 kg • D (40-100 lb) 110-145 cm (43”-57”) at •...
- Page 57 • 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. Never Use a Vehicle •...
- Page 58 4-B Install Highback Booster 1. Store The Harness System A. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps. B. Unbuckle the chest clip C. Unbuckle the buckle...
- Page 59 D. Remove Harness Covers Store for future use. E. Remove Lower Backrest Pad Pull down on the lower backrest pad from the top and unsnap the lower snaps. Remove the lower portion by unhooking the snaps in the corners of the pad.
- Page 60 F. Unsnap the Seat Base Pad Unsnap both sides of the seat base pad. On select models, you will need to detach the two straps on the back of the seat. I. O G. Store the Buckle Lift base pad up and pull the buckle through the pad and store the buckle...
- Page 61 H. Pull Up Upper Backrest Pad to Expose the Harness Storage Location I. Open Storage Doors...
- Page 62 J. Place Harness, Chest Clip and Buckle Tongues Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door K. Replace the Seat Pads Replace both the upper and lower backrest pads. Resnap the seat base pad. On select models, you will need to reattach the 2 elastic straps to the back of the seat.
- Page 63 2. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage location and Lay it on the Seat 3. Place Booster Seat in the Most Upright Position Pull the recline handle out and push down on front of seat. Put the booster seat in the most upright position.
- Page 64 Graco allows the securing of the booster seat with UAS in the booster mode, only if the vehicle manufacurer allows it. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt. UAS can be used in the booster mode regardless of the weight of the child up to 45 kg (100 lb).
- Page 65 5. Take the UAS System Out of the Storage Compartment Do not remove the UAS system from the car seat. 6. Close the UAS Storage Door Do not let the UAS strap interfere with the harness straps. CLICK! 7. Thread the UAS System Into the Forward-Facing Belt Path From the right side of the seat, thread the UAS connector closest to the adjuster...
- Page 66 Right Left Side Side 8. 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. 9. 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 67 10. Attach UAS Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower UAS Anchors Make sure that the red button faces away from the car seat and the arrows are pointing up. The UAS strap should not be twisted. 11. Tighten the UAS Strap Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the free end of the UAS strap to remove all the slack.
- Page 68 12. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 13. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 14. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 5-B to secure your child.
- Page 69 4-C Install Backless Booster 1. Remove the Seat Back A. With the harness system loose, from the back of the seat, remove the harness straps from the splitter plate as shown. B. Unsnap seat base pad and pull forward to expose the seat base.
- Page 70 C. Push the buckle through the pad and store. D. Release the back support by pulling the seat base pad forward to expose the seat base. Slide the 2 buttons towards the seat back and lower the seat back into a flat position.
- Page 71 E. Squeeze the 2 buttons together and slide backrest out of the base. F. Store the splitter plate on the base of the seat. G. Pull on the adjustment strap on the front of the seat to lock the splitter plate into place.
- Page 72 H. Replace the Seat Pads Resnap the seat base pad. On select mod- els, attach the elastic straps at the back of the seat. 3. 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.
- Page 73 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 74 (C) Place harness straps off to the sides. (D) On select models, place buckle tongues in buckle storage pocket. 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”...
- Page 75 4. Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height Forward-Facing harness mode: Harness straps must be at or just above the child’s shoulders and top of child’s ears must be below top of headrest. Forward-Facing Harness Mode 5. To Raise or Lower Headrest/Harness Press the adjustment button and lift or lower headrest for the proper harness height.
- Page 76 6. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child. 7. To Adjust the Buckle Strap From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier.
- Page 77 9. Insert Metal Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through. 10. Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured 11. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled.
- Page 78 12. 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. 13. 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.
- Page 79 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. 14. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 15.
- Page 80 5-B Securing Child Highback Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Place Child In Seat Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the booster seat.
- Page 81 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove all the slack. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips.
- Page 82 Is Everything Correct? 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...
- Page 83 5-C Securing Child Backless Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. To Use This Backless Booster For Children Over 45 kg (100 lb), You May Remove the Armrests To remove the armrests, slide the button out and remove armrest.
- Page 84 4. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove all the slack. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips.
- Page 85 Is Everything Correct? 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...
- Page 86 Using Belt Positioning Clip 1. 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. 2. Attach Belt Positioning Clip The shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be attached to the slot on the bottom of the base.
- Page 87 4. Free End of Strap Should Face Front of Seat 5. 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 Rear View shoulder belt as shown.
- Page 88 6. Adjust the Belt Positioning Clip to Lengthen Fit Your Child Shorten Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown. Clip should fit just above the top of shoulder as shown. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove all the slack.
- Page 89 6-A Accessories (on select models) 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 buckle.
- Page 90 7-A How to Remove UAS and Top Tether To remove the UAS from the lower anchors, push in on the buttons and pull them off. Top Tether To remove, press the grey button and pull out on the strap to release the tension. Press in on the hook’s spring.
- Page 91 7-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle’s owner 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 in a front passenger seating position, experts recommend that you take the following steps:...
- Page 92 7-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations: rear-facing or side- booster mode with vehicle facing vehicle seats lap belt only seat belt...
- Page 93 7-D Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle’s owner 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 latch plate;...
- Page 94 Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Only 3 connections points. Can be used in all 2 connection points. Can ONLY be car seat and booster modes of use.
- Page 95 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 96 How to Lock Your Lap and 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 and NOT using the SnugLock system, route the vehicle seat belt ®...
- Page 97 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 buckle it in.
- Page 98 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 99 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 100 Lap Belt Installation - DO NOT use in Booster Mode 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.
- Page 101 8-A Cleaning Cover Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Headrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, the headrest pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, unhook elastic loops and snaps from headrest as shown.
- Page 102 Seat Base Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, seat pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove base pad, unhook the elastic loops from back. From the top, undo the fastening strips and unsnap the snaps.
- Page 103 Lower Backrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, lower backrest pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove lower backrest pad, pull the top of the pad off the seat back and undo both snaps and remove.
- Page 104 Upper Backrest and Side Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, bacckrest pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, from the front, pull upper backrest pad out of backrest. From the back, pull the plastic tab from the back of the backrest.
- Page 105 8-B Cleaning Buckle Strap From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier. Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown. To clean buckle, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle.
- Page 106 8-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 belt are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at www.gracobaby.ca or 1-800-345-4109.
- Page 107 8-D Cleaning Removable Armrests To remove the armrests, slide the button out and remove armrest. The armrests may be washed ONLY on the top rack of the diswasher. To reattach: with the armrest’s storage compartment facing in, slide the tab on the back of the armrest under the booster belt path and snap into place.
- Page 108 Replacement Parts To purchase parts or accessories in Canada, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.ca • gracoconsumercareca@newellco.com 1-800-345-4109 Store instruction manual in the slot with the instruction book icon as shown.