The Graco TrioGrow SnugLoc car seat must be replaced after a crash. It should not be used again, as a crash can cause unseen damage that could result in serious injury or death.

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Page 1 www.gracobaby.com ® TrioGrow SnugLock ™ 3-IN-1 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 1 Important Pages 6-27 1-A A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Welcome to the Graco Family 1-C Right Mode of Use 1-D Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Car Seat’s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection...
Page 3 3 Rear-Facing Use Pages 36-62 3-A Rear-Facing 3-B Installing Rear-Facing With LATCH Straps 3-C Install Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward-Facing Use Pages 63-86 4-A Forward-Facing 4-B Installing Forward-Facing With LATCH Straps 4-C Install Forward-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt...
Page 4 5 Booster Pages 87-103 5-A Booster Use 5-B Install Highback Booster 6 Securing Child Pages 104-114 6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 6-B Securing Child Highback Booster 7 Accessories Pages 115-116 8 Moving the LATCH Strap Pages 117-121...
Page 5 9 Additional Information Pages 122-136 9-A How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether 9-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 9-D Vehicle Seat Belts 9-E Aircraft Installation 10 Cleaning Seat Pad Pages 137-144 10-A Cleaning Seat Pad 10-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH...
Page 6 According to the AAP , these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. When rear-facing, use the corrected age for preemies. Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed before...
Page 7 Install Cup Holders Adult Assembly Required The cup holders must be installed. To attach the cup holders, match the right cup holder to the right side of the seat and the left to the left. Slide the hook on the cup holder into the slot in the seat, then rotate the bottom of the cup holder down until you hear a “Click”.
Page 8 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 9 According to accident statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat. The center 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 LATCH system.
Page 10 What is LATCH? LATCH 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 11 When Installing This Car Seat LATCH System LATCH 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-B, 4-B & 5-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
Page 12 Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3, 4 & 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...
Page 13 For Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Forward-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just above the child’s shoulders (B) and top of child’s ears below top of headrest. Review section 6. Buckle Position (C) The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them.
Page 14 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 15 Rear-Facing Installation Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (A) Review section 3 Check level indicator (B) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below Child’s Shoulders (C) Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D) Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder (E)
Page 16 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 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (B) Review section 4 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 Shoulder 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 all steps are preformed correctly.
Page 19 1-C Right Mode of Use 5 lb 22 lb 40 lb 65 lb 100 lb (2.2 kg) (10 kg) (18 kg) (30 kg) (45 kg) Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness Must be 49” (125 cm) or less: 5-22 lb (2.2-10 kg) less than 1 year old MUST be rear-facing.
Page 20 Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. 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...
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 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 23 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. 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.
Page 24 If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual. Graco recommends making sure the base is a minimum of 80% on vehicle seat when using the 5-point harness. 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.
Page 25 Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is properly routed as shown in this manual. *Graco Supports the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Car Seat Guidelines. Visit www.gracobaby.com/en-US/safety for information on car seat usage recommendations.
Page 26 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...
Page 27 seat belt to secure car seat, LATCH hooks 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. •...
Page 28 2-A Car Seat Features...
Page 29 A Headrest/Harness Adjustment Lever B Headrest C Booster Shoulder Belt Guide D Chest Clip E Harness Straps F Buckle Strap G Harness Adjustment Strap H Seat Base I Head Support J Harness Cover K Body Support L Buckle M Cup Holder N Harness Release Lever (under seat pad) O Recline Handle...
Page 31 A Level Indicator B Top Tether Strap C Forward-Facing Belt Path D Cup Holder E LATCH Strap F Booster Lap Belt Path G Rear-Facing Belt Path H Base...
Page 33 A Level Indicator B Top Tether Storage Bar C Tether Hook D Tether Strap E LATCH Storage F LATCH Strap G LATCH Adjuster H Instruction Manual Storage...
Page 35 A Harness Storage Compartment B SnugLock Lock-Off ® C LATCH Strap D SnugLock Lock-Off Release ® Button E Harness Release Lever...
Page 36 3-A Rear-Facing Use Rear-Facing: 5-40 lb (2.2-18 kg) and whose head is at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment handle • Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST be rear-facing. LATCH Strap • Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle back seat.
Page 37 AAP , these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. When rear-facing, use the corrected NEVER place this child age for preemies. Graco restraint rear-facing in a advises that you have your vehicle seating location physician or hospital staff...
Page 38 When reading the level indicator, Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for preemies. - If the ball is entirely in the light blue area, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age. - If the ball is entirely in the dark blue area, the restraint is level for a child 3+ months in age.
Page 39 3-B Installing Rear-Facing With LATCH Straps Visit www.gracobaby.com and the TrioGrow SnugLock ® car seat product page to view installation videos. 1. Store Top Tether Strap Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on right side of the car seat. 2.
Page 40 3. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not, See section 8 to move LATCH strap. 4. Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear-facing positions.
Page 41 5. 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 LATCH anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat.
Page 42 7. Extend the LATCH Strap. For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. 8. Expose the SnugLock Lock-Off ® A. Loosen the harness straps. Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.
Page 43 . Raise the headrest to the highest position. . Unbuckle the buckle. . Unbuckle the chest clip.
Page 44 E. Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps. F. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell G. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way.
Page 45 9. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Push the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off. 10. Rotate the SnugLock lock-off if ® needed If the SnugLock Lock-off is in the ® forward-facing belt path, rotate down toward the rear-facing belt path. Proceed to the next step if the SnugLock Lock-off is already in the...
Page 46 11. Make Sure the LATCH Strap is Routed Under the SnugLock ® Lock-Off The LATCH strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. Make sure the LATCH strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position, and behind when in the outer-most position.
Page 47 13. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap to remove all the slack. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. You may need to tighten through the rear-facing belt path as shown.
Page 48 15. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 16. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
Page 49 17. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball must completely be in the blue area. Readjust if needed. For infants 3 months and under, the ball must completely be in the light blue area. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is completely in the blue area.
Page 50 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Ball Is In The Blue Area And Vehicle On Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the...
Page 51 3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt Visit www.gracobaby.com and the TrioGrow SnugLock car seat product ® page to view installation videos. 1. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label If not, see section 8 to move LATCH strap. 2.
Page 52 3. Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear-facing positions. 4. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
Page 53 5. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball must completely be in the blue area. Readjust if needed. For infants 3 months and under, the ball must completely be in the light blue area. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is completely in the blue area.
Page 54 6. Expose the SnugLock Lock-Off ® . Loosen the harness straps. Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. . Raise the headrest to the highest position.
Page 55 . Unbuckle the buckle. . Unbuckle the chest clip.
Page 56 E. Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps. F. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell G. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way.
Page 57 7. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Push the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off. 8. Rotate the SnugLock lock-off if ® needed If the SnugLock Lock-off is in the ® forward-facing belt path, rotate down toward the rear-facing belt path. Proceed to the next step if the SnugLock Lock-off is already in the...
Page 58 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 9. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Under the SnugLock Lock-off ® Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label), through the SnugLock Lock-Off, ® and out the other side.
Page 59 10. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to remove slack. Do not pull on the vehicle seat belt with excessive force. 11. Close the SnugLock Lock-Off ®...
Page 60 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1”. (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 13. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
Page 61 14. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball must completely be in the blue area. Readjust if needed. For infants 3 months and under, the ball must completely be in the light blue area. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is completely in the blue area.
Page 62 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Ball Is In The Blue Area And Vehicle On Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the...
Page 63 4-A Forward-Facing Use Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) 49 inches (125 cm) or less • For children over 40 lb (18 kg) you MUST use recline position 5 or 6. • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. •...
Page 64 • Harness straps need to be even with or just above the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level. • 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.
Page 65 4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Straps Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg) Visit www.gracobaby.com and the TrioGrow SnugLock car seat product ®...
Page 66 3. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in recline position 4, 5, or 6. For children over 40 lb (18 kg) you MUST use recline position 5 or 6. 4. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
Page 67 5. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat.
Page 68 7. Expose the SnugLock Lock-Off ® A. Loosen the harness straps. Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. . Raise the headrest to the highest position.
Page 69 . Unbuckle the buckle. . Unbuckle the chest clip. E. Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps.
Page 70 F. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell G. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. 8. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Push the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off.
Page 71 9. Rotate the SnugLock lock-off if ® needed If the SnugLock Lock-off is in ® the rear-facing belt path, rotate the SnugLock Lock-off up toward the ® forward-facing belt path. Proceed to the next step if the SnugLock Lock-off is already in the ®...
Page 72 11. Attach LATCH Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors. LATCH strap should not be twisted. 12. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap to remove all the slack. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.
Page 73 13. Close the SnugLock Lock-Off ® When the slack is removed, close the CLICK! SnugLock Lock-Off until you hear a ® “Click”. Make sure the LATCH strap is under the SnugLock Lock-Off. ® Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.
Page 74 15. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 16. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
Page 75 17. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
Page 76 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6...
Page 77 4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt Visit www.gracobaby.com and the TrioGrow SnugLock car seat product ® page to view installation videos. 1. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not, See section 8 to move LATCH strap. 2.
Page 78 3. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in recline position 4, 5, or 6. For children over 40 lb (18 kg) you MUST use recline position 5 or 6. 4. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
Page 79 5. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. 6.
Page 80 . Raise the headrest to the highest position. . Unbuckle the buckle. . Unbuckle the chest clip.
Page 81 E. Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps. F. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell G. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way.
Page 82 7. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Push the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off. 8. Rotate the SnugLock lock-off if ® needed If the SnugLock lock-off arm is in the ® rear-facing belt path, rotate the arm up toward the forward-facing belt path. Proceed to the next step if the lock-off arm is already in the forward-facing belt path.
Page 83 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 9. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with an orange label), under the SnugLock ® Lock-Off, and out the other side. Buckle the seat belt.
Page 84 11. Close the SnugLock Lock-Off ® When the slack is removed, close the CLICK! SnugLock Lock-Off until you hear a ® “Click”. Make sure the vehicle seat belt is under the SnugLock Lock-Off. ® Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.
Page 85 13. Tighten the Top Tether Strap Push the car seat back while tightening the top tether strap to remove all the slack. 14. 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 86 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6...
Page 87 5-A Booster Use Booster Use: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) 43- 57 in. (110.1-145 cm) at least 4 years old • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure vehicle seat’s lap belt is adjusted snugly and lays low on the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat child’s hip and is routed behind the armrest in the booster’s belt path.
Page 88 • 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. • Vehicle’s seat headrest SHOULD NOT create a gap between vehicle seat and Never Use a Vehicle booster seat.
Page 89 5-B Install Highback Booster 1. Store The Harness System A. Remove Harness Covers To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove. B. Loosen The Shoulder Straps As Much As Possible. Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.
Page 90 . Unbuckle the buckle. . Unbuckle the chest clip. F. Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps.
Page 91 G. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell H. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. I. Remove the Buckle Strap From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier.
Page 92 J. Open the Harness Storage Door K. Place Harness, Chest Clip, Buckle Tongues, Buckle and Harness Covers Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door...
Page 93 L. Replace Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. 2. Adjust the Car Seat Place car seat in recline position 6. 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.
Page 94 Skip to Step 19 on page 103 if Not Using LATCH Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH system in the booster mode. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt. LATCH can be used in the booster mode regardless of the weight of the child up to 100 lb (45 kg).
Page 95 4. Remove LATCH Strap from Storage Location 5. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label If not, See section 8 to move LATCH strap.
Page 96 6. Unhook Tether From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat 7. Extend the LATCH Strap. For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap.
Page 97 8. Expose the SnugLock Lock-Off ® 9. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Push the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off.
Page 98 10. Rotate the SnugLock Lock- ® off if needed If the SnugLock Lock-off arm is in the ® rear-facing belt path, rotate the arm up toward the forward-facing belt path. Proceed to the next step if the lock-off arm is already in the forward-facing belt path.
Page 99 12. Attach LATCH Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower Anchor Bars. LATCH strap should not be twisted. 13. Tighten the LATCH Strap Remove all the slack from the LATCH strap. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.
Page 100 14. Close the SnugLock Lock-Off ® When the slack is removed, close the CLICK! SnugLock Lock-Off until you hear a ® “Click”. Make sure the LATCH strap is under the SnugLock Lock-Off. ® Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.
Page 101 16. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 17. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
Page 102 18. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
Page 103 19. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6-B to secure your child.
Page 104 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 105 Unbuckle the chest clip and the crotch buckle. Place harness straps off to the sides. 2. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. Avoid bulky or heavy clothing. Doing so will prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly.
Page 106 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. 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.
Page 107 5. To Raise or Lower Headrest/ Harness Height Squeeze the adjustment handle and move headrest for the proper harness height. 6. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them.
Page 108 7. To Adjust the Buckle Position Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell. 8. Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell and Pad From the top of the car seat, pull the crotch buckle out.
Page 109 10. Pull Up on Crotch Strap to Make Sure it is Secured 11. Rear-Facing With LATCH Straps: Make sure the LATCH strap is (A) in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position, and (B) behind when in the outermost position and that it is flat and is not twisted.
Page 110 12. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled. 13. 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 111 14. 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. A snug harness should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging.
Page 112 6-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 113 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 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. Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulder, between the neck and edge of shoulder.
Page 114 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 Shoulder...
Page 115 7-A Accessories 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. Body Support Use only in the rear-facing mode. Body support must be used if shoulders are below the lowest harness setting.
Page 116 Head Support Use only in the rear-facing mode. To adjust the support, pull up until desired height. Do not use without the body support. To install, thread the head support straps through the headrest and use the fastening strips to connect the straps together.
Page 117 8-A Moving the LATCH Strap 1. For Ease of Moving the LATCH Strap A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle.
Page 118 E. Unsnap Seat Pad Undo the 2 snaps. F. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell G. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way.
Page 119 2. Pull the LATCH Strap Out of the Belt Path Openings. Pull the LATCH straps out of the belt path openings, so that the LATCH hooks lay in the seat. Forward- Forward- 3. Slide Entire LATCH Strap Along Facing Facing Bar to the Desired Belt Path Openings Rear-Facing: Slide LATCH strap along...
Page 120 4. Push the LATCH Hooks Out Through the Desired Belt Path Openings on Each Side of Car Seat Rear-Facing: Make sure the LATCH strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and behind when in the outter-most position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted.
Page 121 Forward-Facing: Make sure the LATCH strap is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not twisted. 5. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
Page 122 9-A How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether LATCH Press in on the hook’s spring. Push hook in, lift hook up, twist and pull out away from anchor point. Top Tether To remove, lift up on the tether lock to release the tension.
Page 123 9-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle owner’s 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 in a front passenger seating position (other than rear-facing), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that you take...
Page 124 9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations: rear-facing with an rear-facing or side-facing active front air bag vehicle seats booster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt...
Page 125 9-D 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 126 Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: Lap Belt Only Lap/Shoulder Belt 3 connections points. Can be used in 2 connection points. Can ONLY be all car seats modes of use.
Page 127 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 128 How to Lock Your Lap and Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latch Plate 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 129 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 130 Sliding Latch Plate 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 131 Sliding Latch Plate 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. To get a locking clip order online at gracobaby.
Page 132 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 Grab the sides of the seat at the belt buckle it in.
Page 133 9-E Aircraft Installation This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft when using the harness system, and ONLY when not using the SnugLock ® lock-off. This child restraint is not certified for aircraft use when used as a booster seat because aircrafts do not have shoulder belts.
Page 134 1. Move the LATCH Strap Rear-Facing: If installing rear-facing, move the LATCH strap to the forward- facing belt path marked with an orange label. Forward-Facing: If installing forward- facing, move the LATCH strap to the rear-facing belt path marked with a blue label.
Page 135 2. Route the Aircraft Seat Belt Over the SnugLock Lock-off ® Thread the aircraft seat belt through the belt path and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. Note: It may be easier to route the aircraft seat belt by lifting seat pad up to expose the belt path.
Page 136 Forward-Facing: Make sure the aircraft seat belt is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not twisted. For complete rear-facing installation, see section 3-C on page 51, and for forward-facing installation, see section 4-C on page 77.
Page 137 10-A Cleaning Seat Pad Head Support Cover Raise the headrest to the highest position. Undo the two snaps below the head support.
Page 138 Undo elastic loops behind head support. Undo elastic loops inside each shoulder belt guide. Peel cover off head support. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. To put the head support cover back on, reverse preceding steps.
Page 139 Seat Pad Undo the two snaps. Pull the seat pad forward and undo the 2 snaps at the front of the seat.
Page 140 Continue to pull the seat pad forward and undo the 2 elastic loops at the front of the seat. Undo the fabric below each cup holder and remove the seat pad from the shell. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry.
Page 141 Side Pad On each side of the seat, undo the snap near the forward-facing belt path and the snap at the front of the seat (A). Undo the armrest fabric behind each cup holder (B). Undo the fabric below each lap belt guide (C).
Page 142 Undo elastic loops on the back of the seat. Remove the side pad from the shell. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. To put the seat pad back on, reverse preceding steps.
Page 143 10-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer. Rotate the metal retainer up through the shell and pad. From the front, pull the crotch buckle out. To clean buckle, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle.
Page 144 10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or LATCH STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps or LATCH belt are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109.
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Page 148 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 base as shown.

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