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Graco TURN2ME Instruction Manual

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NWL0001320544D 1/22
www.gracobaby.com
TURN2ME
TM
3-IN-1 CAR SEAT
Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the
instructions in this manual.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.

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  • Page 1 NWL0001320544D 1/22 www.gracobaby.com TURN2ME 3-IN-1 CAR SEAT Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
  • Page 2 1 Important Pages 6-29 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 Child Restraint If You Need Help Certification Car Seat’s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection...

  • Page 3: Rear-Facing

    2 Features Pages 30-41 2-A Features 2-B Car Seat Rotation 3 Rear-Facing Pages 42-65 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 66-91 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 92-101 5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 6 Booster Pages 102-120 6-A Booster Use 6-B Install Highback Booster 6-C Securing Child Highback Booster 7 Accessories Pages 121-122...

  • Page 5: Additional Information

    8 Additional Information Pages 123-137 8-A How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether 8-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 8-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 8-D Vehicle Seat Belts 8-E Aircraft Installation 9 Care & Cleaning Pages 138-144 9-A Cleaning Seat Pad 9-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle 9-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. Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or...
  • Page 7 Install Cup Holders (Adult Assembly Required) Cup holders MUST be installed. To attach the cup holders, slide the hook on the cup holder into the slot in the seat, then rotate the bottom of the cup holder down until you hear a “CLICK!”.
  • Page 8 Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? The best seating location for this car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and •...
  • Page 9 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 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 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 11 When Installing Rear-Facing or 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, 4-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual before installing.
  • Page 12 When Installing Rear-Facing or 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, 4-C and 8 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, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Rear-Facing Harness straps at or just below the child’s...
  • Page 14 For Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Forward-Facing Harness straps at or just above the child’s shoulders (A). Top of child’s ears below top of headrest (B). Review section 5. Buckle Position (C) The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them.
  • Page 15 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 16 Did You Do Everything Correctly? Rear-Facing Car Seat Rotated to the Rear-Facing Position (A) Review section 3 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (B) Review section 3 Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone (C) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below the...
  • Page 17 Forward-Facing Car Seat Rotated to the Forward- Facing/Booster Position (A). Review section 4 Use the Tether Strap When Using Forward-facing (B). When used properly, the tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. Review section 4 Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Orange Zone (C).
  • Page 18 Booster Car Seat Rotated To The Forward-Facing/Booster Position (A) Review section 6 Never Use Lap Belt Only (B) Review section 6 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs (C) Review section 6 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder (D) Review section 6...
  • Page 19 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 20 1-C Right Mode of Use 40 lb 4 lb 22 lb 65 lb 100 lb (18.1 kg) (1.8 kg) (10 kg) (30 kg) (45 kg) Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness *Check your local Must be 49” (125 cm) or less: and state laws and 4-22 lb (1.8-10 kg) less than 1 the AAP/NHTSA year old MUST be rear-facing.
  • Page 21 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 22 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 23 Certification This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal motor vehicle safety standard 213 for use in motor vehicles. This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft only when used with the internal harness system in forward-facing mode without the lock- off.
  • Page 24 STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture. Look for this sticker on the 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 25 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. 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 26 AAP and NHTSA recommendations, for car seat usage.* *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 27 Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending on your child’s size. Infants less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST use this car seat rear-facing. Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle. Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or lower anchor attachment that is properly routed as shown in this manual.
  • Page 28 DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat. DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat. If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat, lower anchor connectors must be stored.
  • Page 29 Never attach two lower anchor connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer. Do not use both the vehicle seat belt and lower anchor attachment at the same time when using the car seat with the 5-point harness.
  • Page 30 2-A Features...
  • Page 31 A Headrest/Harness Height Adjustment Lever B Headrest C Infant Head Support D Buckle Tongue Storage (Fuss Free Harness) E Booster Shoulder Belt Guide F Infant Body Support G Cup Holder H Harness Adjustment Lever (under pad) I Rear-Facing SnugLock® Lock-Off Door J Door Release Button K Recline Handle L Harness Adjustment Strap...
  • Page 33 A Forward-Facing SnugLock® Lock-Off (under seat back pad) B Harness Storage Compartment (under seat back pad) C Rear-Facing Belt Path D Door Release Button E Rear-Facing SnugLock® Lock-Off F Rear-Facing SnugLock® Lock-Off Door (shown open) G Rear-Facing SnugLock® Lock-Off Release Lever H Harness Covers I Chest Clip...
  • Page 34 Seat Shown in Forward-Facing position...
  • Page 35 A Car Seat Rotation Trigger B Car Seat Rotation Lever C Level Indicator D Forward-Facing Belt Path E Booster Lap Belt Path F Seat Position Indicator Label G Rear-Facing Belt Path H Recline Position Indicator Label I Seat Base...
  • Page 37 A Tether Strap B Tether Strap Adjuster C Tether Hook D Lower Anchor Attachment Storage Compartment E Tether Storage F Lower Anchor Connectors (in storage)

  • Page 38: Forward-Facing

    2-B Car Seat Rotation Rear-Facing The car seat MUST be rotated into rear-facing position or into forward-facing position depending on the intended mode of use. The correct position is marked with a label on the sides of the seat near the booster lap belt path. The seat is correctly in the rear-facing position when the arrow points to the blue label.
  • Page 39 To rotate the car seat The turn levers are located underneath each armrest. You only need to use one lever to rotate the car seat. At the same time, slide the blue trigger and squeeze on the gray lever. Then rotate the seat to either direction to rotate the car seat.
  • Page 40 When securely installed in the vehicle in rear- facing mode the car seat can be rotated to face the door to easily secure and remove your child. When installed in the vehicle in forward-facing mode the car seat CANNOT be rotated. Seat Rotated Towards Vehicle Door...
  • Page 41 This car seat can ONLY be rotated in rear-facing mode. DO NOT rotate the seat when securing the child in forward-facing mode. • NEVER rotate the seat while the vehicle is in motion. • Car seat rotation lever and trigger should ONLY be operated by an adult.
  • Page 42 • Ensure the car seat is installed tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not move at the rear- Visit www.gracobaby.com facing belt path more than 1” (2.5 cm) from and the Graco Turn2Me ® side to side, front to back.
  • Page 43 • Harness straps need to be even with or just below the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level. • Recheck the level indicator with child in seat. • Children are safer riding rear-facing and should ride rear-facing as long as possible, until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat.
  • Page 44 Lower Anchor Attachment Review your vehicle owner’s manual for lower anchor location and use. Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 35 lb (16 kg). Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco ® Turn2Me 3-in-1 Car Seat product page to view installation videos.
  • Page 45 2. Rotate The Car Seat Into The Rear-Facing Position At the same time, slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever. Then rotate the seat in either direction into the rear-facing position. The seat is correctly in the rear-facing position when the arrow points to the blue label.
  • Page 46 3. Remove Lower Anchor Attachment from Storage Location Open the lower anchor storage door on the base of the car seat and remove the lower anchor attachment from the storage compartment. Close the storage compartment door. 4. 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.
  • Page 47 5. Lay the Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors in the Seat The strap may not be long enough for both connectors to reach the seat. Simply lay the loose end of the strap in the seat, as shown. 6. Recline the Car Seat From the rear of the seat, pull the recline handle and place the car seat in any of the 4 recline positions.
  • Page 48 7. 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. Slide the seat until it touches the vehicle seat back.
  • Page 49 9. 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. Adjust the recline until the bubble is completely within the blue zone. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is completely in the blue zone.
  • Page 50 11. Open The Door To Expose The Rear-Facing Belt Path Press the button on the front of the car seat and lift up to open the door and expose the rear-facing belt path. 12. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off Pull the grey lever to open the SnugLock® lock-off.
  • Page 51 13. Route the Lower Anchor Strap Thread the lower anchor strap through the blue rear-facing belt path, under the SnugLock® lock- off and out the other side. The strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 52 14. 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 53 15. 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 belt with excessive force. If the belt is too tight, you will not be able to close the SnugLock®...
  • Page 54 16. 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. 17.
  • Page 55 18. 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. 19. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
  • Page 56 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Rotated to the Rear-Facing Position and 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...
  • Page 57 Attach tether hook to the slot on the back or side of the car seat and remove the slack. Store the lower anchor connectors in the storage compartment in the seat base. Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco Turn2Me ® 3-in-1 Car Seat product page to view installation...
  • Page 58 2. Rotate The Car Seat Into The Rear-Facing Position At the same time, slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever. Then rotate the seat in either direction into the rear-facing position. The seat is correctly in the rear-facing position when the arrow points to the blue label.
  • Page 59 3. Recline the Car Seat From the rear of the seat, pull the recline handle and place the car seat in any of the 4 recline positions. 4. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 60 5. Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat 6. 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. Adjust the recline until the bubble is completely within the blue zone.
  • Page 61 7. Remove the Infant Body Support Remove the infant body support if it is installed in the seat. You may reinstall the body support once the car seat is fully secured. 8. Open The Door To Expose The Rear-Facing Belt Path Press the button on the front of the car seat and lift up to open the door and expose the rear-facing belt path.
  • Page 62 9. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off Pull the grey lever to open the SnugLock® lock-off. Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 10. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the blue rear- facing belt path, under the SnugLock® lock-off and out the other side.
  • Page 63 11. 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 belt with excessive force. If the belt is too tight, you will not be able to close the SnugLock®...
  • Page 64 13. Close the door Lower the door back down. The door is secure when you hear a “CLICK!”. CLICK! 14. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back.
  • Page 65 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Rotated to the Rear-Facing Position and 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...
  • Page 66 1” (2.5 cm) from side to side, front to back. Visit www.gracobaby.com • Harness straps need to be even with or just above and the Graco Turn2Me ® the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at arm-...
  • Page 67 • Check recline level making sure the bubble is within the orange zone. Vehicle MUST be on level ground. • DO NOT rotate the car seat when securing the child in forward-facing mode. • If the seat is already installed in Rear-Facing mode, you will need to completely uninstall the seat to rotate Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt the seat into Forward-Facing mode.

  • Page 68: With Latch

    40 lb (18 kg). 1. Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco Turn2Me ® 3-in-1 Car Seat product page to view installation...
  • Page 69 2. Rotate The Car Seat Into The Forward-Facing Position At the same time, slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever. Then rotate the seat in either direction into the forward-facing position. The seat is correctly in the forward- facing position when the arrow points to the orange and green label.
  • Page 70 3. Remove Lower Anchor Attachment from Storage Location Open the lower anchor storage door on the base of the car seat and remove the lower anchor attachment from the storage compartment. Close the storage compartment door. 4. Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation, extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pull out on the strap.
  • Page 71 5. Route the Lower Anchor Strap Thread the lower anchor strap through the orange forward-facing belt path and out the other side. The strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. 6. Recline the Car Seat Place the car seat in any of the 4 recline positions. For children under 25 lb (11.3 kg), you MUST use recline positions 2 or 3.
  • Page 72 7. 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. Slide the seat until it touches the vehicle seat back. 8.
  • Page 73 9. 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 orange zone. Adjust the recline until the bubble is completely within the orange zone. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is completely in the orange...
  • Page 74 10. Expose the Lock-Off A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle.
  • Page 75 E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. F. Undo the 2 lower snaps. 11. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off Pull the gray lever to open the SnugLock® lock- off.
  • Page 76 12. Route the Lower Anchor Strap Under the SnugLock® Lock-Off The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. 13. Connect the Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Lower anchor strap should not be twisted. If twisted, you will not be able to tighten the strap.
  • Page 77 Make sure the arrows are pointing up. 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. 14.
  • Page 78 15. 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. 16.
  • Page 79 18. 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. 19.
  • Page 80 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Rotated to the Forward-Facing Position and Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Orange Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
  • Page 81 4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco ® Turn2Me 3-in-1 Car Seat product page to view installation videos. 1. Store Lower Anchor Connectors in Storage Location Store the lower anchor connectors in the storage compartment in the seat base.
  • Page 82 3. Rotate the car seat into the forward-facing position At the same time, slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever. Then rotate the seat in either direction into the forward-facing position. The seat is correctly in the forward- facing position when the arrow points to the orange and green label.
  • Page 83 4. Recline the Car Seat Place the car seat in any of the 4 recline positions. For children under 25 lb (11.3 kg), you MUST use recline positions 2 or 3. 5. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat.
  • Page 84 7. 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 orange zone. Adjust the recline until the bubble is completely within the orange zone. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is completely in the orange...
  • Page 85 8. 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.
  • Page 86 E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. F. Undo the 2 lower snaps. 9. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off Pull the lever to open the SnugLock® lock-off.
  • Page 87 Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 10. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the orange forward-facing belt path, through the lock-off, and out the other side. Buckle the seat belt. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 88 12. Close the SnugLock® Lock-Off When the slack is removed, close the SnugLock® Lock-Off until you hear a “CLICK!”. Make sure the vehicle seat belt is under the SnugLock® Lock-Off. CLICK! Note: When using the lock-off, you do not need to switch the retractor to lock the vehicle seat belt.
  • Page 89 13. Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether adjuster and attach. Consult vehicle owner’s manual for specific location. 14. Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 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.
  • Page 90 16. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
  • Page 91 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Rotated to the Forward-Facing Position and Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Orange Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
  • Page 92 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 93 1. Rotate the car seat If securing you child in forward-facing mode, skip to step 2. The rotation levers are located underneath each armrest. You only need to use one lever to rotate the car seat. At the same time, slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever.
  • Page 94 3. Buckle Tongue Storage Pockets Place buckle tongues in the buckle tongue storage pockets on both sides of the seat. 4. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. 5. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders and Buckle You will hear a “CLICK!”...

  • Page 95: Rear-Facing

    6. Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height 1” (2.5 cm) 1” (2.5 cm) 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 the headrest/harness adjustment handle.
  • Page 96 8. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child. 9. To Adjust Buckle Strap Press the button on the front of the car seat and lift up to open the door. Locate the metal retainer on the underside of the door.
  • Page 97 10. Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell and Pad From the top of the car seat, pull the buckle out. 11. Insert Metal Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot Reach underneath the door and pull the metal retainer through.
  • Page 98 13. Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured 14. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “CLICK!” when the chest clip is securely buckled.
  • Page 99 15. 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. 16. 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 100 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. 17. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 18.
  • Page 101 19. Rotate the car seat If securing you child in forward-facing mode, skip this step. With your child secured, rotate the seat to the rear-facing position. The seat is correctly in the rear-facing position when the arrow points to the blue label. The seat is securely locked in position when you hear a “CLICK!”...
  • Page 102 6-A Booster Use Highback Booster: • 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) • 43-57 in. (110.1-145 cm) • At least 4 years old • Make sure the seat is in forward- facing position by checking if the Seat Position Indicator on the side Vehicle Lap/Shoulder of the seat is pointing to the orange and green label.
  • Page 103 • DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of armrests. • Make sure the vehicle seat’s shoulder belt is adjusted snugly and lays between child’s neck and edge of shoulder. • DO NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the child’s arm or back. •...
  • Page 104 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 105 2. Remove the Buckle Strap Press the button on the front of the car seat and lift up to open the door. Locate the metal retainer on the underside of the door. 3. Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell and Pad From the top of the car seat, pull the buckle out.
  • Page 106 4. Lift The Headrest Pad Flap Up Out Of The Way 5. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad Undo the 2 lower snaps. 6. Open the Harness Storage Door...
  • Page 107 7. Place Harness, Chest Clip, Buckle, Buckle Tongues, and Buckle Strap Inside Storage Compartment, then Close the Door 8. Replace Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. 9. Rotate The Car Seat Into The Forward-Facing/ Booster Position At the same time, slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever.
  • Page 108 10. Recline the Car Seat Car seat MUST be in recline position 1. 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 109 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 110 Skip to Step 25 if Not Using LATCH 12. Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. 13. Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from Storage Location Open the lower anchor storage door on the base of the car seat and remove the lower anchor connectors from the storage compartment.
  • Page 111 14. Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation, extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pull out on the strap. 15. Route the Lower Anchor Strap Thread the lower anchor strap through the orange forward-facing belt path and out the other side.
  • Page 112 16. Expose the SnugLock® Lock-Off A. Raise the headrest to the highest position.
  • Page 113 B. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. C. Undo the 2 lower snaps. 17. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off Pull the lever to open the SnugLock® lock-off.
  • Page 114 18. 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. 19. Connect the Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Lower anchor strap should not be twisted. If twisted, you will not be able to tighten the strap.
  • Page 115 Make sure the arrows are pointing up. 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. 20.
  • Page 116 21. 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. 22.
  • Page 117 24. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. 25. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6-C to secure your child.
  • Page 118 6-C 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. 2.
  • Page 119 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 120 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 121 7 Accessories Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove. The head support and body support MUST be used together. Infant Body Support Use only in the rear-facing mode.
  • Page 122 The head support and body support MUST be used together. Infant Head Support Use only in the rear-facing mode. To adjust the support, pull up until desired height. To install, thread the head support straps through the headrest and use the fastening strips to connect the straps together.
  • Page 123 8-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 adjuster to release the tension.
  • Page 124 8-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle owner’s manual for Seating Locations The best seating location for this car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and • Results in a secure installation of this car seat In the event there is no available back seat and / or you have no other option than to place a child other than an infant in a rear-facing car seat in a front passenger seating position, the National Highway Traffic Safety...
  • Page 125 8-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 facing vehicle seats active front air bag booster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt...
  • Page 126 8-D Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use This car seat can be installed using a vehicle seat belt. To do this, you will need to change the seat belt to a locked mode for use with car seats. With some vehicle seat belts, this is done with the latchplate;...
  • Page 127 Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: Lap/Shoulder Lap Belt Only Belt 2 connection 3 connections points. Can points. Can be ONLY be used in used in all car harness mode.
  • Page 128 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 129 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 130 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 131 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 132: Locking Clip

    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 a 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 proper belt...
  • Page 133 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. Then, pull upwards on the tail of the belt so that the lap belt gets tight around the car seat.
  • Page 134 8-E Aircraft Installation This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft only when used with the internal harness system in forward-facing mode, and ONLY when not using the SnugLock lock-off. ® Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats. This child restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft when used in rear-facing mode, or as a booster seat because aircrafts do not have shoulder belts.
  • Page 135 1. Rotate the car seat into the forward-facing position At the same time, slide the blue trigger and squeeze the gray lever. Then slide the seat in either direction into the forward-facing position. The seat is correctly in the forward- facing position when the arrow points to the orange and green label.
  • Page 136 2. Store Lower Anchor Connectors in Storage Location Make sure to store the lower anchor connectors in the storage compartment in the seat base. 3. Check the Level Indicator Check the level indicator on the car seat. The bubble must be completely within the orange zone.
  • Page 137 4. Route the Aircraft Seat Belt Over the SnugLock Lock-off ® Thread the aircraft seat belt through the orange forward-facing belt path and out the other side. Buckle the seat belt and tighten it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 138 9-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, pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, unsnap the 2 outer headrest pad snaps.
  • Page 139 Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove the seat pad, undo the 2 snaps. Then pull the pad away from the 2 fastening strips. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry.
  • Page 140 Then pull out the 2 pins on the top of the door. Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the cover to the shell. Side Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water.
  • Page 141 Pull the fabric out from around the corner near the rear of the cup holders. Pull out the 2 pins from the booster belt path. On the back of the seat, undo the 2 hooks from the top of the shell.
  • Page 142 Finally, unhook the 2 elastic loops at the top of the shell, just above the head support. 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 143 9-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle Press the button on the front of the car seat and lift up to open the door. locate the metal retainer on the underside of the door. Rotate the metal retainer up through the shell and pad. From the top, pull the buckle strap out.
  • Page 144 9-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.
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  • Page 148: 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.

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