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Graco SnugRide SnugLock 30 Infant Car Seat
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CLICK! That's the sound of a secure install.
The SnugRide® SnugLock 30 infant car seat has a hassle-free installation using either vehicle
seat belt or UAS. The seat helps protect rear-facing infants from 4-30 lbs and up to 30". In
three easy steps, you can feel confident you've got a secure install with the unique SnugLock
Technology. The base, with its 4-position recline and easy-to-read level indicator, helps
eliminate installation guesswork. Click Connect technology provides a secure one-step
attachment to all Graco Click Connect strollers, making it easy to create a custom travel
system that best fits your lifestyle.
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- Page 1 Technology. The base, with its 4-position recline and easy-to-read level indicator, helps eliminate installation guesswork. Click Connect technology provides a secure one-step attachment to all Graco Click Connect strollers, making it easy to create a custom travel system that best fits your lifestyle.
- Page 2 A secure install in 3 quick & easy steps!
- Page 3 Easy to remove newborn head and body support cushions for when baby grows. Rotating canopy provides shade and sun protection for your baby. 5 point front-adjust harness is easy to use to help secure your child. The 4-position recline A convenient compartment base and easy-to-read stores both the UAS connectors level indicator helps...
- Page 4 Committed to Car Seat Safety. Graco knows that safety is your number one priority when choosing a car seat for your most precious cargo! The Graco SnugRide® SnugLock™ 35 Infant Car Seat undergoes rigorous safety testing, so it’s no wonder parents feel confident and secure when they fasten a Graco 5-point harness around their little one.
- Page 5 NWL0000697195B 11/18 SNUGRIDE SNUGLOCK ™ ® INFANT CAR SEAT 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...
- Page 6 Important 4-13 Pages 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Before You Begin 1-C Safety Warnings Features 14-23 Pages 2-A Car Seat Features 2-B Remove Car Seat from Base 2-C Attach Car Seat to Base 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle 2-E Recline the Base 2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 2-G Choosing UAS or Seat Belt 2-H What Is UAS...
- Page 7 Securing Child 46-58 Pages 4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child 4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 4-D Removing Child Carrier Use 59-60 Pages Vehicle Information 61-71 Pages 6-A Additional UAS Information 6-B How to Remove UAS 6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats 6-D Vehicle Seat Belts Accessories...
- Page 8 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children 1.8-14 kg (4-30 lb) and 42-76 cm (16.5-30 in). Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this infant car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? The best seating location for this infant car seat is one that: •...
- Page 9 When Installing Base UAS System Vehicle Seat Belt UAS consists of There are two types of lower anchors, which are vehicle seat belts that can built-in to your vehicle, and be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat connecting hooks that are Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt. built-in your car seat.
- Page 10 Does Your Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 4 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. You Need To Adjust: Harness Height Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders.
- Page 11 Did You Do Everything Correctly? Base or Car Seat 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-E and 3. Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Review section 2-C.
- Page 12 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 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 13 For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture, and purchase date of this car seat below. You can find this information either on the registration card if you still have it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat.
- Page 14 Look for date of manufacture label on back of the car seat. Graco Children’s Products Inc. advises against loaning or passing along a car seat unless you know the complete history of the product. We also advise against purchasing a car seat second hand.
- Page 15 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 16 Graco convertible and all-in-one car seats have higher rear-facing limits that will allow children to ride rear-facing longer after outgrowing their infant car seat.
- Page 17 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. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.
- Page 18 2-A Car Seat Features A Carry Handle G Harness Release Lever (Under Pad) B Canopy H Harness Adjustment C Body Support Strap D Handle Adjustment Buttons I Removable Base E Harness Covers F Rear-Facing Belt Path (When Used Without Base)
- Page 19 J Car Seat Shell K Base Release Lever L Chest Clip M Harness Straps N Buckle Tongues O Buckle P Buckle Strap...
- Page 20 A Base Release Lever B Harness Strap Slots C Locking Clip D Harness Straps E Buckle Metal Clip F Splitter Plate G Carrier Level To Ground Line (when used without base)
- Page 21 H Car Seat Base Lock I Recline Level Indicator J Base Rear-Facing Belt Path K SnugLock™ Lock-Off L SnugLock™ Lock-Off Release Lever M Instruction Manual and UAS Strap Storage N Base Recline Lever O Base Recline Foot...
- Page 22 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 lift the car seat out of the base. 2-C Attach Car Seat to Base 1.
- Page 23 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle 1. To Rotate Handle Press the red handle adjustment buttons on both sides of handle. MAKE SURE handle locks into position before lifting the carrier. 2. Handle Has 4 Positions Rotate handle to any of the 4 locked positions. Push and pull the handle to make sure handle is in a locked...
- Page 24 2-E Recline the Base Base Has 4 Recline Positions Squeeze the base recline lever and lift the base to extend the foot. Squeeze the base recline lever and lower the base to retract the foot. Check the level indicator for appropriate install.
- Page 25 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+ 0+ Months months in age. - If blue indicator is in the larger partially notched area, the...
- Page 26 2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations. Review section 6 for additional information. Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed. Be sure to check your vehicle owner’s manual for all available seating positions. According to collision statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat.
- Page 27 2-G Choosing UAS or Seat Belts This car seat 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 6 for additional information.
- Page 28 3-A Rear-Facing Safe Use Checklist Rear-Facing: 1.8-14 kg (4-30 lb) 42-76 cm (16.5-30 in)* • Car seat MUST be rear- facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure UAS strap or vehicle seat belt is routed UAS Strap through the rear-facing belt path, marked with a blue label.
- Page 29 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 evaluate your infant Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt...
- Page 30 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 31 2. Remove the UAS Hooks 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 32 4. Extend the UAS Strap Extend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap. 5. Thread UAS Strap Through the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label 6. Make sure the strap is threaded above the notches near the lock-off.
- Page 33 7. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground To recline, review section 2-E. 0+ Months 3+ Months 8. Attach UAS Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower UAS Anchors UAS strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. Do not attach the hook upside down.
- Page 34 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 35 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 36 13. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Recheck the level indicator with child in the child restraint. See section 4-C to secure your child. 0+ Months 3+ Months...
- Page 37 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 Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
- Page 38 3-C Install With Base Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Store UAS Strap Open the storage door and insert the UAS strap as shown. 2. 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 39 4. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. To recline, review section 2-E. 0+ Months 3+ Months 5. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and buckle it.
- Page 40 6. Make sure the vehicle seat belt is threaded above the notches near the lock-off Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 7. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the shoulder belt to remove the slack.
- Page 41 8. Close the SnugLock™ Arm Close the lock-off until CLICK! you hear a “click”. Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off. 9. 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.
- Page 42 10. Attach Car Seat to Base Place car seat into the base. Push down on the front of the car seat and handle until you hear a “click”. Test to make sure the car seat is attached by CLICK! pulling up on the front corners of car seat.
- Page 43 11. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Recheck the level indicator with child seat. See section 4-C to secure your child. 0+ Months 3+ Months...
- Page 44 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 Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
- Page 45 3-D Install Without Base Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Secure Child In the Car Seat See Section 4. 2. Place Car Seat in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the car seat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back.
- Page 46 3. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should not be twisted. If your shoulder belt is long enough, you may route the shoulder belt behind the seat as shown.
- Page 47 5. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Lay your forearm across the car seat at the belt path and push down. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. 6. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the car seat where the seat belt is and push and pull the car seat from...
- Page 48 7. Check the Rear Facing Level Line The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground. Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground.
- Page 49 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 2.5 cm (1 in) At The Belt Path Car Seat Level to Ground Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
- Page 50 4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart.
- Page 51 3. Unbuckle the Buckle Press the red button and pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps off to the sides. 4. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. WARNING! In cold weather, do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat.
- Page 52 5. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders 6. Check Harness Height Harness Straps MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW the Child’s Shoulders...
- Page 53 7. Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 2.5 cm (1”) BELOW the Top of the 2.5 cm (1”) Car Seat 8. To Change Harness Height Positions With harness straps loose, from the back of the car seat, remove the left side harness strap loop from the splitter plate.
- Page 54 9. Pull Harness Strap Out From the Front of Car Seat 10. Insert Harness Strap Into the New Location At or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders Make sure harness strap is not twisted and is at the same height. 11. Repeat Steps 8-10 For the Other Side...
- Page 55 12. For Smaller Baby If the child’s shoulders are even with or just below the lowest 2 slots, use the upper loops on the harness straps. Thread the upper harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are on top of the splitter plate and are completely on.
- Page 56 13. For Larger Baby If the child’s shoulders are even with or just below the upper 2 slots, use the lower loops on the harness straps. Thread the lower harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are completely on the splitter plate.
- Page 57 4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child 1. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. 2. To Change Buckle Position Remove child from the seat. From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad.
- Page 58 3. Insert Metal Clip Into New Location Push metal clip down through the pad and shell. Make sure the buckle’s red button is facing out. 4. Pull Up On Buckle To Check It Is Secured Make sure buckle’s metal clip is completely through pad and shell.
- Page 59 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 1. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders 2. Buckle You will hear a “click” when buckle tongues are securely attached. Pull up on each buckle tongue to make sure it is securely attached. 3. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click”...
- Page 60 4. Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down. Do this to both sides. 5. Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap When you are not able to pinch any of the harness webbing at your child’s shoulder,...
- Page 61 6. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 7. Check Tightness Tighten more if needed.
- Page 62 4-D Removing Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart. 3. Unbuckle Your Child Press in on the red button and remove the buckle tongues.
- Page 63 5-A Carrier Use Read all instructions before use of the infant carrier. Keep instructions for future use. Do not use the infant carrier if it is damaged or broken. NEVER leave child unattended. Always stay within arms reach of carrier. SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child.
- Page 64 If you do not have an owner’s manual, please visit our website at www.gracobaby.ca to download the manual, email at gracoconsumercareca@newellco.com or call toll-free at 1-800-345-4109. NEVER use a Graco infant carrier with any other manufacturer’s strollers. This can result in serious injury or death.
- Page 65 6-A Additional UAS Information This car seat 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 car seat in your vehicle without using the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better fit.
- Page 66 6-B How to Remove UAS 1. Push Gray Button In While Pulling on UAS Strap to Loosen 2. Press and Hold UAS Release Hinge 3. Push Hook In, Lift Hook Up and Pull Out Away From Anchor Point...
- Page 67 6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats Never install this car seat in side-facing or rear-facing vehicle seats. 6-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.
- Page 68 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 seat...
- Page 69 The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat: 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 70 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 71 How to Lock Your Lap/Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and...
- Page 72 Locking Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate that holds the lap belt snug after it has been adjusted; contains a metal bar on the underside of the hardware that “locks” the belt in position. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and...
- Page 73 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 74 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.
- Page 75 Lap Belt Installation Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor When installing the car seat, route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in. Then, pull upwards on the tail of the belt so that Grab the sides of the seat at the belt...
- Page 76 7-A Accessories (on select models) To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: Use body support with bottom 2 sets of harness slots only. Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with the placement of the chest clip at armpit level.
- Page 77 If your model does not include a body support, you can use a rolled towel as shown.
- Page 78 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Remove Harness Straps from Splitter Plate 3. Pull Harness Straps Out From the Front of Car Seat...
- Page 79 4. Pull Out the 4 Plastic Flaps from Sides of Seat...
- Page 80 5. Pull Pad Off Shell 6. Remove Canopy from Canopy Hoop Slide the canopy to one side of the canopy hoop. From the center, pull the canopy hoop apart and remove canopy. Machine wash pad and canopy in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry.
- Page 81 8-B Cleaning Buckle Remove Buckle to Clean From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad. From the front, pull buckle out of the pad and shell. To clean, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle.
- Page 82 Shake out excess water and allow to air dry. Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a click. Re-insert the buckle into the same slot it was removed. Pull up on crotch buckle to make sure it is secured. WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any...
- Page 83 NOTES...
- Page 84 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.