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Graco 4EVER DLX SNUGLOCK Instruction Manual

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4EVER
DLX SNUGLOCK
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4-IN-1 CAR SEAT
Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the
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FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.

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  • Page 1 NWL0001115327A www.gracobaby.com 8/20 4EVER DLX SNUGLOCK ® ® 4-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 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: Rear-Facing

    3 Rear-Facing Pages 36-56 3-A Rear-Facing Use 3-B Install Rear-Facing with Lower Anchor Attachment 3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward-Facing Pages 57-76 4-A Forward-Facing Use 4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH 4-C Install Forward-Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt...

  • Page 4: Securing Child

    5 Securing Child Pages 77-84 5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 6 Booster Pages 85-113 6-A Booster Use 6-B Install Highback Booster 6-C Install Backless Booster 6-D Securing Child Highback Booster 6-E Securing Child Backless Booster Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment Pages 114-119...

  • Page 5: Additional Information

    8 Accessories Page 120 Additional Information Pages 121-135 9-A How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether 9-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 9-D Vehicle Seat Belts 9-E Aircraft Installation 10 Care & Cleaning Pages 136-141 10-A Cleaning Rapid Remove Seat Pad 10-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 10-C Cleaning Harness, Lower Anchor Attachment and Tether...
  • 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 you and your infant leave the hospital.
  • Page 7 Move the fabric aside and align the tab behind the cup holder with the slot in the seat. Align the tab on the bottom of the cup holder with the hole in the seat. Use both hands to push down hard on the cup holder.
  • 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, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. 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 lower anchor attachment.
  • Page 10 What is LATCH? LATCH consists of lower anchors and a tether anchor, which are built-in to your vehicle, and a lower anchor attachment and tether that is built-in to your car seat. The lower anchor attachment is used INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle.
  • Page 11 When Installing Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing Lower Anchor Attachment Lower Anchor Attachment consists of lower anchors, which are built in to your vehicle, and lower anchor connectors that are built in your car seat. Lower Anchor Attachment can ONLY be used if the vehicle lower anchor spacing is 11 inches (28 cm) from the center of one lower anchor to the center of the other lower anchor.
  • Page 12 When Installing Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing Vehicle Seat Belt There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt. Review section 3-C, 4-C and 9 of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual before installing.
  • Page 13 Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3,4, 5 and 6 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. For Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Rear-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just below the child’s...
  • 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 Did You Do Everything Correctly? Rear-Facing Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (A) Review section 3 Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone (B) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders (C) Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D)
  • Page 16 Forward-Facing Use the tether strap when using forward-facing (A) When used properly, the 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 Above Child’s Shoulders (C)
  • Page 17 Booster Never Use Lap Belt Only Review section 6 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 6 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders Review section 6...
  • 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 4 lb 22 lb 40 lb 65 lb 120 lb (18 kg) (54 kg) (1.8 kg) (10 kg) (30 kg) Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness Must be 49” (125 cm) or less: 4-22 lb (1.8-10 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 pur-...

  • Page 23: Read This Manual

    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. 1-E Safety Warnings No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the...
  • Page 24 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. NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN ACTIVE FRONT AIR BAG. If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and car seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child.
  • Page 25 Infants less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST use this car seat rear-facing. *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 except for a thin towel or mat to protect your vehicle seat or a rolled towels or pool noodles to help get your car...
  • Page 27 seat level. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat. DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat. If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat, lower anchor connectors must be stored. Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle.
  • Page 28 2-A Car Seat Features...
  • Page 29 A Headrest/Harness Height Adjustment Lever B Headrest C Infant Head Support D Booster Shoulder Belt Guide E Infant Body Support F Harness Covers G Harness Straps H Buckle Strap I Chest Clip J Buckle K Harness Adjustment Lever (under seat pad) L Harness Adjustment Strap M Recline Handle N Seat Base...
  • Page 31 A Level Indicator B Tether Strap C Forward-Facing Belt Path D Buckle Tongue Fuss Free Harness Storage E Rear-Facing Belt Path F Booster Lap Belt Path G Lower Anchor Strap H Recline Position Indicator I Rear-Facing Lower Anchor Connector Storage (under seat)
  • Page 33 A Tether Strap B Tether Storage C Tether Hook D Forward-Facing Lower Anchor Connector Storage E Lower Anchor Adjuster F Splitter Plate G Instruction Manual Storage H Belt Positioning Clip...
  • Page 34 With Seat Pads Removed:...
  • Page 35 A Harness Storage Compartment B Forward-Facing SnugLock ® Lock-Off Release Button C Forward-Facing SnugLock ® Lock-Off D Backrest Locks E Lower Anchor Strap F Rear-Facing SnugLock ® Lock-Off G Rear-Facing SnugLock ® Lock-Off Release Button H Harness Adjustment Lever...
  • Page 36 Attachment • Make sure lower anchor strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-facing belt path marked with a blue label. Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco 4Ever DLX SnugLock ® ® ® seat product page to view installation videos.
  • Page 37 • Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not move at the rear-facing belt path more than 1” (2.5 cm) from side to side, front to back. • Check recline level making sure the bubble is within the blue area. Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
  • Page 38 3-B Install Rear-Facing with Lower Anchor Attachment Review your vehicle’s owner manual for lower anchor location and use. Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco 4Ever DLX SnugLock ® ® ® seat product page to view installation videos. 1. Store Tether Strap Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on either side of the car seat.
  • Page 39 3. Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not, See section 7 to move lower anchor attachment. 4. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in 1st, 2nd or 3rd recline position.
  • Page 40 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 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 41 Using With the Belt Lock-Off: 8. Expose the Belt Lock-Off A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the buckle. D. Unbuckle the chest clip.
  • Page 42 Lift Bottom Seat Pad Up To Expose the Plastic Shell 9. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Lift the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off.
  • Page 43 10. Make Sure the Lower Anchor strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock-Off ® The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. Make sure the lower anchor 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 44 11. Attach Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Make sure the arrows are pointing up. Lower anchor strap should not be twisted. If twisted, you will not be able to tighten the strap. Lower anchor attachment can only be used if the vehicle lower anchor spacing is 11”...
  • Page 45 12. Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap. You may need to tighten through the belt path as shown. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.
  • Page 46 14. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor 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. 15. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
  • Page 47 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the...
  • Page 48 3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco 4Ever DLX SnugLock ® ® ® seat product page to view installation videos. 1. Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 7.
  • Page 49 3. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in 1st, 2nd or 3rd recline position. 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 50 Using With the Belt Lock-Off: 6. Expose the Belt Lock-Off A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the buckle. D. Unbuckle the chest clip.
  • Page 51 Lift Bottom Seat Pad Up To Expose the Plastic Shell 7. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Lift the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off.
  • Page 52 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 8. 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 53 9. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 10.
  • Page 54 11. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 12. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
  • Page 55 13. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat. The bubble must be completely within the blue zone. Readjust if needed. See section 5-A to secure your child. Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
  • Page 56 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the...
  • Page 57 • Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not move at the forward-facing Visit www.gracobaby. belt path more than 1” (2.5 cm) from side to com and the Graco ® side, front to back. 4Ever DLX SnugLock ®...
  • Page 58 • Children are safer riding rear-facing and should ride rear-facing as long as possible, until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat. Then children should ride forward-facing, using the built-in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward-facing weight or height for their car Vehicle Lap/Shoul-...

  • Page 59: With Latch

    4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH 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 Graco 4Ever DLX SnugLock ® ®...
  • Page 60 3. Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. 4. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in 4th, 5th or 6th recline position. For children 40 lb or less (18 kg), MUST use recline position 4 or 5.
  • Page 61 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 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 62 Using With the Belt Lock-Off: 7. Expose the Belt Lock-Off A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the buckle. D. Unbuckle the chest clip.
  • Page 63 Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad. 8. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Lift the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off.
  • Page 64 9. Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock-Off ® The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. 10. Attach Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Make sure the arrows are pointing up. Lower anchor strap should not be twisted.
  • Page 65 Lower anchor attachment can only be used if the vehicle lower anchor spacing is 11” (28 cm) from the center of one lower anchor to the center of the other lower anchor. 11. Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap.
  • Page 66 12. Close the SnugLock Lock-Off ® When the slack is removed, close the SnugLock Lock-Off until you hear a ® “Click”. Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is under the SnugLock Lock- ® Off. CLICK! Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.
  • Page 67 15. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor 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. See section 5-A to secure your child. 16.
  • Page 68 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 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5...
  • Page 69 4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco 4Ever DLX SnugLock car seat ® ® ® product page to view installation videos. 1. Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not, See section 7 to move lower anchor attachment.
  • Page 70 3. Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. 4. Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 71 5. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in 4th, 5th or 6th recline position. For children 40 lb or less (18 kg), MUST use recline position 4 or 5. For children over 40 lb (18.1 kg), MUST use recline position 6.
  • Page 72 C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle. E. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad.
  • Page 73 7. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Lift the lever to open the SnugLock ® lock-off. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 8. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with an orange label), through the lock-off, and out the other side.
  • Page 74 9. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten. When the belt is tight, close and lock the lock-off on top of the vehicle seat belt. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.
  • Page 75 12. Tighten the Tether Strap Push the car seat back while tightening the tether strap to remove all the slack. 13. 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 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 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5...
  • Page 77 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 78 2. Buckle Storage Pockets Place harness straps in the buckle storage pockets on both sides of the seat. 3. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. 4. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders and Buckle You will hear a “click”...
  • Page 79 5. Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height Rear-Facing: Harness straps must be at or just below the child’s shoulders and top of head must be at least 1” (2.5 cm) below Rear-Facing the headrest/harness adjustment handle. Forward-Facing: Harness straps must be at or just above the child’s shoulders and top of child’s ears must be below top of...
  • Page 80 7. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child. 8. To Adjust Buckle Strap Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell. 9.
  • Page 81 10. Insert Metal Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through. 11. Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured Rear-Facing: Make sure the lower anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and in behind when in the outer-most position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted.
  • Page 82 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 83 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 84 15. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 16. Check Tightness Again, Tighten More if Needed...
  • Page 85 6-A Booster Use Highback Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) 43-57” (110.1-145 cm) at least 4 years old Backless Booster: 40-120 lb (18.1-54 kg) 43-57” (110.1-145 cm) at least 4 years old Vehicle Lap/Shoulder • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle Seat Belt back seat.
  • Page 86 • 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 87 6-B Install Highback Booster 1. Store The Harness System A. Loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap D.
  • Page 88 E. Unsnap Pad and Expose Seat Back Undo the 2 snaps in the headrest pad. F. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. G. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad Undo the 2 lower snaps.
  • Page 89 H. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell I. Open the Harness Storage Door J. Place Harness, Chest Clip, Buckle Tongues, Harness Covers Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door...
  • Page 90 K. Store Buckle inside the groove in the car seat shell as shown L. Replace Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
  • Page 91 2. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in the 6th recline position. 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. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 92 Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH in the booster mode, only if the vehicle manufacturer allows it. 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 93 5. Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label Continue to next step if correct. See section 7 if it is not. 6. Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Location and Lay it in the Seat...
  • Page 94 7. Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation, extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. 8. Expose the SnugLock Lock-Off ® 9. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Lift the lever to open the SnugLock lock- ®...
  • Page 95 10. Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock-Off ® The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. 11. Attach Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Click! Make sure the arrows are pointing up. Lower anchor strap should not be twisted.
  • Page 96 12. Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Remove all the slack from the lower anchor strap. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 13. Close the SnugLock Lock-Off ® When the slack is removed, close the SnugLock Lock-Off until you hear a ®...
  • Page 97 14. Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 15. Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack.
  • Page 98 16. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the Lower Anchor 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. See section 6-D to secure your child.
  • Page 99 18. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6-D to secure your child.
  • Page 100 6-C Install Backless Booster 1. Remove the Seat Back by First Loosening the Harness Straps Push down on the harness adjustment lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap. 2.
  • Page 101 3. Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path and in the Stored Position See section 7 to change positions. 4. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad Unsnap seat pad and expose the bottom of seat base.
  • Page 102 5. Lift the Red Backrest Lock Up With the car seat in the 6th recline position, lift the red backrest locks up and slide together. 6. Remove Seat Back from Seat Base Push the seat back up and lift out of base. To replace the seat back, reverse steps 4 though 6.
  • Page 103 7. Relock the Red Backrest Locks Make sure they are both flat and locked into place 8. Store Splitter Plate Pull the harness adjustment strap all the way out and then store the splitter plate. 9. Store Buckle Strap...
  • Page 104 10. Attach Base Pad to the Back of Base Attach the elastic straps onto base as shown. 11. 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. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 105 6-D 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 106 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 shoulders, between the neck and edge of shoulder.
  • Page 107 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 108 6-E Securing Child Backless 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 vehicle seat.
  • Page 109 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 shoulders, between the neck and edge of shoulder.
  • Page 110 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 111 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 Insert the loop end of the strap through the same slot as the harness adjustment strap as shown.
  • Page 112 3. Push Clip and Strap Through Loop 4. Pull to Tighten Strap 5. Push Clip Through Slot In Pad 6. Attach Seat Pad to Base...
  • Page 113 7. 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 shoulder belt as shown. 8.
  • Page 114 7-A Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment 1. For Ease of Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle.
  • Page 115 2. Lift The Headrest Pad Flap Up Out Of The Way 3. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad Undo the 2 lower snaps. 4. Completely Remove The Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell...
  • Page 116 5. Pull the Lower Anchor Connectors Out of the Belt Path Openings Pull the lower anchor connectors out of the belt path openings, so that the lower anchor connectors lay in the seat. Forward- Forward- Forward- 6. Slide Entire Lower Anchor Strap Facing Facing Facing...
  • Page 117 7. Push the Lower Anchor Connectors Out Through the Desired Belt Path Openings on Each Side of Car Seat Rear-Facing: Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and behind when in the outer-most position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted.
  • Page 118 Forward-Facing: Make sure the lower anchor strap is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not twisted. 8. Replace the Seat Pad...
  • Page 119 9. Move the Headrest to Its Proper Position for Your Child...
  • Page 120 8-A Accessories To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: The infant head and body support can be used only for children weighing less than 20 lb (9 kg). Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level.
  • Page 121 Head Support 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. To remove, undo the fastening strips and pull the straps out of the headrest.
  • Page 122 9-A How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether Lower Anchor Connectors To remove the lower anchor connectors from the lower anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off. Tether To remove, lift up on the tether lock to release the tension.
  • Page 123 9-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 an infant in a rear-facing car seat in a front passenger seating position, the National Highway Traffic Safety...
  • Page 124 9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations: rear-facing or side- rear-facing with an booster mode with vehicle facing vehicle seats active front air bag lap belt only seat belt...
  • Page 125 9-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 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/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Only 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.com or call 1-800-345-4109 Route the vehicle seat belt through the...
  • Page 132 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 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 Lower Anchor Attachment Rear-Facing: If installing rear-facing, move the lower anchor attachment to the forward-facing belt path marked with an orange label. Forward-Facing: If installing forward- facing, move the lower anchor attachment 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, and for forward- facing installation, see section 4-C.
  • Page 137 10-A Cleaning Rapid Remove Seat Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Headrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, unsnap the 2 outer headrest pad snaps.
  • Page 138 Remove the headrest pad. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the pad on the headrest. Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, cover may be removed for cleaning.
  • Page 139 Front Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning. Pull plastic tabs out of armrests. Undo the elastic straps in the rear-facing belt path. Undo the 2 elastic straps by the recline handle.
  • Page 140 Side Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, pull the side pads from the shell. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell.
  • Page 141 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 buckle strap out. To clean buckle, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle.
  • Page 142 10-C Cleaning Harness, Lower Anchor Attachment and Tether Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS, LOWER ANCHOR STRAP or TETHER STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps, lower anchor strap or tether strap are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345- 4109.
  • Page 143 Notes...

  • Page 144: Replacement Parts

    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 the slot with the instruction book icon as shown.