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NWL0000702636B 11/18
SNUGRIDE
SNUGLOCK
™
®
INFANT CAR SEAT BASE
Read This Instruction Manual
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
CRASH.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE.
1
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  • Page 1 NWL0000702636B 11/18 SNUGRIDE SNUGLOCK ™ ® INFANT CAR SEAT BASE Read This Instruction Manual 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...
  • Page 2 Important 4-12 Pages 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Before You Begin 1-C Safety Warnings Features 13-18 Pages 2-A Base Features 2-B Remove Car Seat from Base 2-C Attach Car Seat to Base 2-D Recline the Base 2-E Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 2-F Choosing UAS or Seat Belt 2-G What Is UAS...

  • Page 3: Rear-Facing Use

    Rear-Facing Use 19-35 Pages 3-A Rear-Facing Checklist 3-B Install With Base With UAS Strap 3-C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt Vehicle Information 36-41 Pages 4-A Additional UAS Information 4-B How to Remove UAS 4-C Storing The UAS Strap 4-D Unsafe Vehicle Seats 4-E Vehicle Seat Belts...
  • Page 4 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This base is compatible with any Graco ® Click Connect car seat. Get to Know Your Car Seat Base Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this infant car seat base.
  • Page 5 When Installing Base UAS System Vehicle Seat Belt UAS consists of lower There are two types of vehicle anchors, which are built-in seat belts that can be used. Lap/ to your vehicle, and UAS Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only connectors that are built-in your Seat Belt.
  • Page 6 Did You Do Everything Correctly? Base Does Not Move More Than 2.5 cm (1 in) At The Belt Path Review section 3. Car Seat Level to Ground Review sections 2-D and 3. Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Review section 2-C.
  • Page 7 1-B Before You Begin 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 base 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 8 • 1-800-345-4109 Certification This car seat base meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 213.1 when used with a Graco Click Connect carrier in motor vehicles.
  • Page 9 STOP using this base and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture. Look for date of manufacture label on the base. Graco Children’s Products Inc. advises against loaning or passing along a base unless you know the complete history of the product.
  • Page 10 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 11 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. Their use could alter the performance of the base. DO NOT remove UAS system from base. If using vehicle seat belt to secure base, UAS connectors must be stored.
  • Page 12 Rear-facing base must be properly leveled: • Too reclined can result in injury or ejection. • Too upright can result in breathing difficulties. Never attach two UAS connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer.
  • Page 13 2-A Base Features A Belt Guides B Level Indicator C SnugLock™ Lock-Off D SnugLock™ Lock-Off Release Lever E Instruction Manual and UAS Storage F Base Recline Lever G Base Recline Foot...
  • Page 14 2-B Remove Car Seat from Base 1. 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 1.
  • Page 15 2-D 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.
  • Page 16 When Reading The Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for preemies. - If the blue indicator is in the smaller area between the black lines, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age. - If blue indicator is in the larger partially notched area, the restraint is level...
  • Page 17 2-E Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations. Review section 4 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 18 2-F Choosing UAS or Seat Belts This base can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the UAS system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. Review section 4 for additional information.

  • Page 19: Safe Use Checklist

    3-A Rear-Facing Safe Use Checklist Rear-Facing*: • Base MUST be 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 blue label. • Install this base tightly UAS Strap in your vehicle.
  • Page 20 These infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. Use the corrected age for preemies. Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt evaluate your infant and...
  • Page 21 3-B Install With Base Rear-Facing With UAS Strap Review your vehicle owner’s manual for UAS 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 22 2. Remove the UAS Connectors from Storage Location. Open the UAS storage door and pull out the UAS strap. Close the Door. 3. Open the SnugLock™ Arm. Push in the release lever and open the lock-off.
  • Page 23 4. Thread UAS Strap Through the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label 5. Make sure the strap is threaded above the notches near the lock-off. 6. Extend the UAS Strap Extend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap.
  • Page 24 7. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground To recline, review section 2-D. 0+ Months 3+ Months 8. Attach UAS Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower UAS Anchors UAS strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 25 9. Remove the Slack Press down firmly in 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. 10. Close the SnugLock™...
  • Page 26 11. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base at the belt path, push and pull the base from side to side and front to back. If the base moves less than 2.5 cm (1 in), it is tight enough. 12.
  • Page 27 13. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint. If you make any adjustments, recheck for tightness again. 0+ Months Grab the sides of the base at the belt path, push and pull the base from side to side and front to back.
  • Page 28 Is Everything Correct? Base Does Not Move More Than 2.5 cm (1 in) At The Belt Path Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base With Vehicle On Level Ground, Check the Level Indicator 0+ Months 3+ Months...

  • Page 29: Vehicle Seat Belt

    3-C Install With Base Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt To store the UAS strap, see section 4-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 30 3. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. To recline, review section 2-D. 0+ Months 3+ Months...
  • Page 31 Review your vehicle 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 32 6. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the shoulder belt to remove the slack. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 7. Close the SnugLock™ Arm Close the lock-off until CLICK! you hear a “click”.
  • Page 33 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 2.5 cm (1 in), it is tight enough.
  • Page 34 10. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint. If you make any adjustments, recheck 0+ Months for tightness again. Grab the sides of the base at the belt path, push and pull the base from side to side and front to back.
  • Page 35 Is Everything Correct? Base Does Not Move More Than 2.5 cm (1 in) At The Belt Path Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base With vehicle on level ground check the level indicator 0+ Months 3+ Months...
  • Page 36 4-A Additional UAS Information This base can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the UAS system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. The UAS system allows you to securely attach your base in your car without using the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better fit.
  • Page 37 4-B How to Remove UAS 1. Press and Hold UAS Release Button 2. Pull Away From Anchor Point See section 4-C to store the UAS Strap.
  • Page 38 4-C Storing The UAS Strap 1. Store UAS Connectors Lift the storage lid and place the UAS connectors inside the storage compartment Close the storage lid. Make sure the UAS retaining strap goes through the corner of the storage lid.
  • Page 39 4-D Unsafe Vehicle Seats Never install this base in side-facing or rear-facing vehicle seats. 4-E Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use This base 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 40 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 Bight seat belt with the silver The crease where the vehicle...
  • Page 41 The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this base: Lap Belt with Motorized Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door Belts Forward of the Seat Bight Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit.
  • Page 42 NOTES...
  • Page 43 NOTES...

  • Page 44: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts To purchase parts or accessories in Canada, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.ca gracoconsumercareca@newellco.com or 1-800-345-4109 Store instruction manual in the storage compartment where the instruction book icon is shown.

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