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Graco Nautilus SnugLock Grow Instruction Manual

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Nautilus
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Grow
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3-in-1 Forward-Facing Harness Booster
Read This Instruction Manual
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.
NWL0001291154A 7/21

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  • Page 1 www.gracobaby.com Nautilus SnugLock Grow ® ® ™ 3-in-1 Forward-Facing Harness Booster Read This Instruction Manual 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 6-23 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: Securing Child

    2 Features Pages 24-29 3 Forward-Facing Pages 30-49 3-A Forward-Facing Use 3-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH 3-C Install Forward-Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Securing Child Pages 50-56 4-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness...
  • Page 4 5 Booster Pages 57-82 5-A Booster Use 5-B Install Highback Booster 5-C Install Backless Booster 5-D Securing Child Highback Booster 5-E Securing Child Backless Booster 6 Accessories Page 83...

  • Page 5: Additional Information

    7 Additional Information Pages 84-96 7-A How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether 7-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 7-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 7-D Vehicle Seat Belts 7-E Aircraft Installation 8 Care & Cleaning Pages 97-102 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 8-B Cleaning Buckle 8-C Cleaning Harness, Lower Anchor Attachment and Tether...
  • Page 6 1-A A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children: Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) Highback Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) Backless Booster: 40-120 lb (18.1-54 kg) Install Cup Holders (Adult Assembly Required) Cup holders MUST be installed. Place the tab on the cupholder into the corresponding slot on the base and rotate the cup up and into position as shown.
  • Page 7 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 8 Both are equally safe to use. INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD. Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH system in the booster mode, only if the vehicle manufacturer allows it. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt.
  • Page 9 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 a tether that are 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 10 When Installing Forward-Facing Lower Anchor Attachment The 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. Review section 3-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual before installing.
  • Page 11 When Installing Forward-Facing (continued) 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 and 7 of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual before installing.
  • Page 12 Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3, 4 and 5 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. For Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Forward-Facing Harness straps at or just above the child’s...
  • Page 13 For Booster, You Need to Adjust: Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Only Position Lap Belt Lap belt must go in front of 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 14 Forward-Facing Installation 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 3 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (B) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just...
  • Page 15 Booster Installation Never Use Lap Belt Only Review section 5 Lap Belt in Front of Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 5 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders Review section 5...
  • Page 16 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 17 1-C Right Mode of Use 22 lb 40 lb 65 lb 100 lb 120 lb (10 kg) (18.1 kg) (30 kg) (45 kg) (54 kg) Forward-Facing with 5-Point Harness Must be 27-49” (69-125 cm) tall: 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) and can sit upright unassisted MUST use 5-point harness.
  • Page 18 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 or call 1-800-345-4109 or register online at www.gracobaby.com/carseatregistration...
  • Page 19 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 bottom of the car seat.
  • Page 20 STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture. Look for date of manufacture label on bottom 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 21 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 22 If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely, read “Vehicle Seat Belts” section 7-D and your vehicle owner’s 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...
  • Page 23 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. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.
  • Page 24 2-A Car Seat Features...
  • Page 25 A Headrest/Harness Height Adjustment Lever (With Grow Technology, the backrest will move outward as the headrest moves up) B Headrest C Booster Shoulder Belt Guide D Harness Straps E Harness Covers F Chest Clip G Buckle H Buckle Tongues Lower Anchor Attachment (under lower backrest pad) I Buckle Cover J Cup Holder...
  • Page 26 Back Support...
  • Page 27 A Headrest B Shoulder Belt Guide C Side Panel D Forward-Facing Belt Path E Armrest F Booster Belt Guide...
  • Page 29 Tether Storage Bar Tether Hook Tether Strap Tether Strap Adjuster Harness Straps Splitter Plate Belt Positioning Clip Attachment Point Belt Positioning Clip...
  • Page 30 3-A Forward-Facing Use Forward-Facing Harness Mode: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) and 27-49” (69-125 cm) at least one year old • For children over 40 lb (18.1 kg) you MUST use the most upright recline position. • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat.
  • Page 31 Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt your local and state laws, as well as AAP and with Tether NHTSA recommendations, for car seat usage. Vehicle Seat Lap Belt with Tether Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco Nautilus SnugLock ® ® ® Grow™ 3-in-1 Harness Booster Car Seat product page to view installation videos.
  • Page 32 Review your vehicle owner’s manual for LATCH location and use. Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg). 1. Remove Tether Strap from Storage Location Unhook tether and lay it on the seat. Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco Nautilus SnugLock ® ®...
  • Page 33 2. Expose the SnugLock Lock-Off ® A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle. E. Lift the headrest pad flap up and out of the way.
  • Page 34 F. Pull down lower backrest pad. 3. Open Lower Anchor Attachment Storage Door 4. Take the Lower Anchor Attachment Out of the Storage Compartment Close the door. CLICK!
  • Page 35 5. Thread the Lower Anchor Attachment Through the Forward-Facing Belt Path Push the lower anchor with the adjuster into the forward-facing belt path on the child’s left as shown. Push the other lower anchor in the belt path on the child’s right. Make sure the lower anchor strap is routed behind the harness straps.
  • Page 36 6. 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. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat.
  • Page 37 9. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Move the lower anchor strap above the SnugLock Lock-Off. Push the bottom of the ® release tab, then pull the top of the tab out. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off. ® 10. Route the Lower Anchor Strap Place the lower anchor strap into the SnugLock ®...
  • Page 38 11. Attach Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Make sure that the red button faces away from the car seat and the arrows are pointing up. The lower anchor strap should not be twisted. Lower anchor connectors 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 39 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 slit in the pad at the belt path as shown. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.
  • Page 40 14. Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle owner’s manual for specific location. 15. Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack.
  • Page 41 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 4-A to secure your child. 17.
  • Page 42 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 4 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 4 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 4...
  • Page 43 3-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Store Lower Anchor Attachment in Storage Visit www.gracobaby.com and Compartment the Graco Nautilus SnugLock ® ® ® Open storage compartment and store Grow™ 3-in-1 Harness Booster lower anchor connectors. Close the storage Car Seat product page to view compartment door.
  • Page 44 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. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat.
  • Page 45 5. Expose the SnugLock Lock-Off ® A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle. E. Lift the headrest pad flap up and out of the way.
  • Page 46 F. Pull down the lower backrest pad to expose the SnugLock Lock-Off. ® 6. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Push the bottom of the release, then pull the top of the tab out. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off. ® Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 7.
  • Page 47 8. 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. 9.
  • Page 48 10. Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle owner’s manual for specific location. 11. Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the seat belt is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to- back.
  • Page 49 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 4 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 4 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 4...
  • Page 50 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 51 (C) 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. 3. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders and Buckle You will hear a “click” when buckle tongues are securely attached.
  • Page 52 4. Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height 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 headrest. Forward-Facing 5. To Raise or Lower Headrest/Harness Squeeze the adjustment lever and lift or lower headrest for the proper harness height.
  • Page 53 6. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child. 7. To Adjust the Buckle Strap From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier. 8.
  • Page 54 9. Insert Metal Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through. 10. Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured 11. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled.
  • Page 55 12. 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. 13. 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.
  • Page 56 A snug harness should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position. 14. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 15.
  • Page 57 5-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 Seat Belt • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat.
  • Page 58 • 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. •...
  • Page 59 5-B Install Highback Booster 1. Store The Harness System A. Raise the headrest to the highest position B. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps. C. Unbuckle the chest clip...
  • Page 60 D. Unbuckle the buckle E. Remove Harness Covers and Buckle Cover Store for future use. F. Remove Lower Backrest Pad To remove lower backrest pad, pull the top of the pad off the seat, undo both snaps and remove.
  • Page 61 G. Unsnap the Seat Base Pad From the sides of the seat, pull down on the tabs at the corners of the seat pad to remove from the keyholes. Unhook the elastic loops on the back of the seat. Unsnap both sides of the seat base pad. H.
  • Page 62 I. Pull Up Headrest Pad to Expose the Harness Storage Location J. Open Harness Storage Doors...
  • Page 63 K. Place Harness, Chest Clip and Buckle Tongues Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door L. Replace the Seat Pads Replace the headrest pad and lower backrest pad. Resnap the seat base pad. Reattach the key holes on the sides of the seat. Reattach the 2 elastic loops to the back of the seat.
  • Page 64 The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH in the booster mode, only if the vehicle manufacurer allows it. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt.
  • Page 65 Skip to Step 18 if Not Using LATCH 4. Remove Tether Strap from Storage Location Unhook tether and lay it on the seat. 5. Move the Seat Pads Lift the headrest pad up and out of the way. Remove the lower backrest pad.
  • Page 66 7. Take the Lower Anchor Attachment Out of the Storage Compartment 8. Close the Lower Anchor Attachment Storage Door CLICK! 9. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Push the bottom of the release, then pull the top of the tab out. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off.
  • Page 67 10. Thread the Lower Anchor Attachment Through the Forward-Facing Belt Path Push the lower anchor with the adjuster into the forward-facing belt path on the child’s left as shown. Push the other lower anchor in the belt path on the child’s right. Make sure the lower anchor strap is routed behind the harness straps and behind the SnugLock...
  • Page 68 12. Attach Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Make sure that the red button faces away from the car seat and the arrows are pointing up. The lower anchor strap should not be twisted. 13. Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Remove all the slack from the lower anchor strap.
  • Page 69 15. Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle owner’s manual for specific location. 16. Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 17. Replace the Seat Pads Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
  • Page 70 5-C Install Backless Booster 1. Remove the Seat Back A. With the harness system loose, from the back of the seat, remove the harness straps from the splitter plate as shown. B. Lift seat pad to expose the seat base. Unhook the elastic loops from the back of the seat and unsnap seat pad from top of seat.
  • Page 71 C. Push the buckle through the pad and store. D. Release the back support by pulling the seat base pad forward to expose the seat base. Slide the 2 buttons towards the seat back and lower the seat back into a flat position.
  • Page 72 E. Squeeze the 2 buttons together and slide lower backrest out of the base. F. Store the splitter plate on the base of the seat. G. Pull on the adjustment strap on the front of the seat to lock the splitter plate into place.
  • Page 73 H. Replace the Seat Pads Resnap the seat base pad. Attach the elastic loops at the back of the seat. Attach the seat pad to the key holes on the sides. 2. Place Booster Seat in the Most Upright Position Pull the recline handle out and push down on front of seat.
  • Page 74 5-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 75 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove all the slack. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes in front of the armrests. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips.
  • Page 76 Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt in Front of Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders...
  • Page 77 5-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 78 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove all the slack. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes in front of the armrests. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips.
  • Page 79 Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt in Front of Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders...
  • Page 80 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. Do not use the belt position clip if the belt is already laying inside this zone.
  • Page 81 4. Free End of Strap Should Face Front of Seat 5. 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.
  • Page 82 6. Adjust the Belt Positioning Clip to Lengthen Fit Your Child Shorten Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown. Clip should fit right at the top of shoulder as shown. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove all the slack. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes in front of the armrests.
  • Page 83 6-A Accessories (on select models) 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. Buckle Cover To remove, unclip the buckle and slide cover over buckle...
  • Page 84 7-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 buttons and pull them off. Tether To remove, press the button and pull out on the strap to release the tension.
  • Page 85 7-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, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that you take the following steps:...
  • Page 86 7-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations: rear-facing or side- booster mode with vehicle facing vehicle seats lap belt only seat belt...
  • Page 87 7-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 latch plate;...
  • Page 88 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 used all car seats modes of use.
  • Page 89 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 90 How to Lock Your Lap and 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 buckle it in.
  • Page 91 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 buckle it in.
  • Page 92 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 93 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. Call us at 1-800-345-4109 to order a locking clip.
  • Page 94 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 95 7-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 96 1. Store Lower Anchor Attachment in Storage Compartment Open storage compartment and store lower anchor connectors. Close the storage compartment door. 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.
  • Page 97 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Headrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, the headrest pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, raise the headrest to the highest position.
  • Page 98 Lower Backrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, lower backrest pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove lower backrest pad, pull the top of the pad off the seat, undo both snaps and remove. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry.
  • Page 99 Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, seat pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove seat pad, unhook the elastic loops from the back of the seat. Unsnap the seat pad on both sides. From the sides of the seat, pull down on the tabs at the corners of the seat pad to remove from the keyholes.
  • Page 100 Side Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. Raise the headrest to the highest position. Undo elastic loops from front of seat below the headrest. Undo snaps above the armrests on the sides of the seat. From the top, pull the pad off of the shell.
  • Page 101 8-B Cleaning Buckle From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier. Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown. To clean buckle, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle. Press the red button several times while in the water.
  • Page 102 8-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 103 Notes...

  • Page 104: 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.