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Graco 8481 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Model 8481
READ THIS MANUAL.
Do not install or use this car seat until you read and
understand the instructions in this manual.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS
CAR SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A
SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
© 2001 Graco 433-9-01
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  • Page 1: Booster Seat

    Booster Seat Owner’s Manual Model 8481 READ THIS MANUAL. Do not install or use this car seat until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CAR SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users ..3 2.0 Registration Information ....4 2.1 Register Your Booster Seat ... . .4 2.2 Recall Information .

  • Page 3: Warnings To Parents And Other Users

    1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users Failure to properly use this booster seat increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Your child’s safety depends on you installing and using this booster seat correctly. Even if using this booster seat seems easy to figure out on your own, it is very important to READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL and the vehicle owner’s manual.

  • Page 4: Registration Information

    • Call the U.S. Government’s Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in D.C. area) • www.nhtsa.dot.gov • Graco: 1-888-224-6549 or www.gracobaby.com 2.3 If You Need Help Please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts, use, or maintenance.

  • Page 5: Features

    3.0 Features Shoulder belt positioner Cupholder (certain models)
  • Page 6 Vehicles are now (or can be) equipped with tether anchor points behind some seats. A tether anchors the top of the car seat to the body of the vehicle. When used properly with the vehicle seat belt, a tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash.

  • Page 7: Important Information

    4.0 Important Information 4.1 Warnings • DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS BOOSTER SEAT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL. DO NOT let others install or use the booster seat unless they understand how to use it.
  • Page 8 • STOP USING BOOSTER SEAT AND THROW IT AWAY after the date molded into the back of the booster seat. • DO NOT MODIFY YOUR BOOSTER SEAT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers. • NEVER USE BOOSTER SEAT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS.

  • Page 9: Height And Weight Limitations

    4.2 Height and Weight Limits FAILURE TO USE BOOSTER SEAT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Your child MUST meet all requirements: • WEIGHT: 30 to 80 lbs. (14 to 36 kg) •...

  • Page 10: Booster Seat Location

    If you are not sure where to place the booster seat in your vehicle, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-888-224-6549. • Children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions.

  • Page 11: Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements

    Pay careful attention to these systems; some of the seat belts that are not safe to use look very much like seat belts that are safe to use. If you are unsure, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-888-224-6549. 5.2.1 UNSAFE Systems DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THE CAR SEAT.
  • Page 12 • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Retractor Each strap has a retractor at one end and is attached to the latch plate at the other end. • Passive Restraint - Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door • Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use vehicle belts...

  • Page 13: Safe Vehicle Belt Systems

    5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR BOOSTER SEAT, IF the seat location meets all other requirements of these instructions and those in your vehicle owner's manual. • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Once it is buckled, this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen.

  • Page 14: Using Booster Seat

    6.0 Using Booster Seat FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD AND THE BOOSTER SEAT IN YOUR VEHICLE INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat...

  • Page 15: Securing Child And Booster Seat In Vehicle

    6.1 Securing Child and Booster Seat in Vehicle 1. Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only. 2. Place child in booster seat with child’s back flat against back of booster seat.

  • Page 16: Additional Information

    7.0 Additional information 7.1 Airplane Use This restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft because there is no shoulder belts available. 7.2 Cupholder (Optional) 1. Insert the two prongs of the cupholder into the two slots on either the left or right side of the seat 2.

  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    8.0 Care and Maintenance • CONTINUOUS USE OF BOOSTER SEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE SEAT. Use a booster seat mat, towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery. • METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS: clean with mild soap and cool water. No bleach or detergents. •...

  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    Payment must accompany your order. Parts may also be ordered from Graco’s web site at www.gracobaby.com. Parts List: ....Price:* Seat cover .
  • Page 19 Model No. (Both Numbers Required) Seat cover Tether strap Cupholder Check or money order enclosed (payable to Graco Children’s Products Inc.) Charge to credit card Visa Account # Expiration date Signature SHIP TO: Name Address City, State, Zip Code Telephone (including Area Code)
  • Page 20 Keep this manual in the storage compartment on the back of the car seat. Graco Children’s Products Inc. Elverson, PA 19520 1-888-224-6549...

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