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Graco SNUGRIDE SNUGFIT TM 35 DLX Instruction Manual

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NWL0001161698A
9/20
SNUGRIDE
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.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.
www.gracobaby.com
SNUGFIT
®
INFANT CAR SEAT
1
35 DLX
TM
FEATURING

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  • Page 1 NWL0001161698A 9/20 SNUGRIDE SNUGFIT 35 DLX ® FEATURING INFANT 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: Rear-Facing Use

    Important 4-13 Pages 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Before You Begin 1-C Safety Warnings Features 14-23 Pages 2-A Car Seat Features 2-B Remove Car Seat from Base 2-C Attach Car Seat to Base 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle 2-E To Open the Canopy 2-F Recline the Base 2-G Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 2-H Choosing Lower Anchor Attachment or Seat Belt...

  • Page 3: Securing Child

    Securing Child 47-56 Pages 4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child 4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 4-D Removing Child Carrier Use 57-58 Pages Vehicle Information 59-69 Pages 6-A Additional Lower Anchor Attachment Information 6-B How to Remove Lower Anchor Attachment 6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats 6-D Vehicle Seat Belts Accessories...
  • Page 4 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg) and 32” (81 cm) or less. Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this infant car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? The best seating location for this infant car seat is one that: •...
  • Page 5 When Installing Base Lower Anchor Vehicle Seat Belt Attachment System There are two types of Lower anchor attachment vehicle seat belts that can consists of lower anchors, be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat which are built-in to your Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt. vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat.
  • Page 6 Does Your Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 4 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. You Need To Adjust: Harness Height Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders.
  • Page 7 Did You Do Everything Correctly? Base or Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Review section 3. Car Seat Level to Ground Review sections 2-F and 3. Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Review section 2-C.
  • Page 8 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 9 For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture, and purchase date of this car seat below. You can find this information either on the registration card if you still have it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat.
  • Page 10 Look for date of manufacture label on back of the car seat. Graco Children’s Products Inc. advises against loaning or passing along a car seat unless you know the complete history of the product. We also advise against purchasing a car seat second hand.
  • Page 11 1-C Safety Warnings No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint’s labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 12 In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers. *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...
  • Page 13 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 rolled towels or pool noodles to help get your car seat level. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.
  • Page 14 2-A Car Seat Features H Rear-Facing Belt Path A Carry Handle (When Used Without B Handle Adjustment Button Base) C Canopy I Harness Release Lever (Under Pad) D Headrest Adjustment Lever J Anti-Rebound Bar E Headrest K Harness Adjustment F Harness Covers Strap G Body Support L Removable Base...
  • Page 15 M Car Seat Shell N Base Release Lever O Level Indicator P Instruction Manual and Lower Anchor Attachment Storage Q Harness Straps R Chest Clip S Buckle Tongues T Buckle U Buckle Strap...
  • Page 16 A Base Release Lever B Harness Straps C Buckle Metal Clip...
  • Page 17 D Car Seat Base Lock E SnugLock ® Lock-Off F SnugLock ® Lock-Off Release Lever G Level Indicator H Instruction Manual and Lower Anchor Attachment Storage I Anti-Rebound Bar J Base Recline Lever K Base Recline Foot...
  • Page 18 2-B Remove Car Seat from Base To Remove Car Seat from Base From the back of the car seat, squeeze the base release handle and lift the car seat out of the base. 2-C Attach Car Seat to Base Attaching Car Seat To Base Align the locking bar at the front of the car seat with...
  • Page 19 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle 1. To Rotate Handle Press the handle adjustment button at the top of the handle and rotate the handle. When moving from position A, handle will stop at position B. Release and push the button again to rotate the handle from position “B”...
  • Page 20 2-E To Open the Canopy (On Select Models) To Open the Canopy (On Select Models) Undo the zipper on the canopy. 2-F Recline the Base Base Has 5 Recline Positions Squeeze the base recline lever and lift the base to extend the foot.
  • Page 21 When Reading The Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for preemies. - If the bubble is entirely 0+ months (meses) under the light blue line, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age. 3+ months (meses) - If the bubble is entirely under the dark blue line,...
  • Page 22 2-G Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations. Review section 6 for additional information. Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed. Be sure to check your vehicle owner’s manual for all available seating positions. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than...
  • Page 23 2-H Choosing Lower Anchor Attachment or Seat Belt This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the lower anchor attachment system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.
  • Page 24 3-A Rear-Facing Checklist Rear-Facing: 4-35 lb (1.8- 16 kg) 32” (81 cm) or less • Car seat MUST be rear- facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure lower anchor attachment strap or vehicle seat belt is routed Lower Anchor Attachment through the rear-facing belt path, marked with a Strap...
  • Page 25 Graco convertible and all-in-one car seats have higher rear-facing limits that will allow children Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt...
  • Page 26 3-B Install With Base With Lower Anchor Attachment Review your vehicle owner’s manual for lower anchor attachment location and use. 1. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the anti-rebound bar touches the vehicle seat back.
  • Page 27 2. Remove the Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors from Storage Location Open the lower anchor attachment storage door and pull out the lower anchor attachment strap. Close the Door. 3. Open the SnugLock ® Lock-Off Push in the release lever and open the lock-off.
  • Page 28 4. Route the Lower Anchor Attachment Strap through the Rear-Facing Belt Path, Marked With a Blue Outlined Label 5. Make sure the strap is threaded above the notches near the lock-off. 6. Extend the Lower Anchor Attachment Strap Extend the lower anchor attachment strap to its maximum length by pressing...
  • Page 29 7. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. To recline, review section 2-F. 0+ months (meses) 3+ months (meses) 8. Connect Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Lower Anchor Attachment Anchors Lower anchor attachment strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 30 9. Remove the Slack Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the free end of the lower anchor attachment strap to remove all the slack. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 10. Close the SnugLock ®...
  • Page 31 11. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base at the belt path, push and pull the base from side to side and front to back. If the base moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 12.
  • Page 32 13. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint. See section 4-C to 0+ months (meses) secure your child. 3+ months (meses)
  • Page 33 Is Everything Correct? Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base With Vehicle On Level Ground, Check the Level Indicator Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
  • Page 34 3-C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Store Lower Anchor Attachment Strap Open the storage door and insert the lower anchor attachment strap as shown. Close the storage door. 2. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 35 3. Open the SnugLock ® Lock-Off Push in the release lever and open the lock-off. 4. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. To recline, review section 2-F. 0+ months (meses) 3+ months (meses)
  • Page 36 5. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. 6.
  • Page 37 Review your vehicle’s owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 7. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the shoulder belt to remove the slack. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.
  • Page 38 9. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base where the seat belt is and push and pull the base from side to side and front to back. If the base moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
  • Page 39 10. Attach Car Seat to Base CLICK! Place car seat into the base. Push down on the front of the car seat and handle until you hear a “click”. Test to make sure the car seat is attached by pulling up on the front corners of car seat.
  • Page 40 11. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint. See section 4-C to 0+ months (meses) secure your child. 3+ months (meses)
  • Page 41 Is Everything Correct? Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base With Vehicle On Level Ground, Check the Level Indicator Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
  • Page 42 3-D Install Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Place Car Seat in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the car seat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back. Check the rear-facing level line.
  • Page 43 2. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should not be twisted. 3. Lock the Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today, slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it go back in.
  • Page 44 4. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Lay your forearm across the car seat at the belt path and push down. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. 5. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the car seat where the seat belt is and push and pull the car seat...
  • Page 45 6. Check the Rear Facing Level Line The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground. Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground.
  • Page 46 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Level to Ground Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
  • Page 47 4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push the harness release button while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart.
  • Page 48 3. Unbuckle the Buckle Press the red button and pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps off to the sides. 4. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. WARNING! In cold weather, do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat.
  • Page 49 6. Check Harness Height Harness Straps MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW the Child’s Shoulders 7. Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1” (2.5 cm) BELOW 1” (2.5 cm) the Top of the Car Seat To Change Harness Height: Remove child from child restraint and loosen the harness...
  • Page 50 Squeeze the headrest adjustment button as shown. Move the headrest up or down to the proper harness height position. For smaller babies, shorten headrest by placing the bottom of the flap under the support as shown.
  • Page 51 4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child 1. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. 2. To Change Buckle Position Remove child from the seat. From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad.
  • Page 52 3. Insert Metal Clip Into New Location Push metal clip down through the pad and shell. Make sure the buckle’s red button is facing out. 4. Pull Up On Buckle To Check It Is Secured Make sure buckle’s metal clip is completely through pad and shell.
  • Page 53 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 1. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders 2. Buckle You will hear a “click” when buckle tongues are securely attached. Pull up on each buckle tongue to make sure it is securely attached. 3. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click”...
  • Page 54 4. Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down. Do this to both sides. 5. Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap When you are not able to pinch any of the harness webbing at your child’s...
  • Page 55 6. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 7. Check Tightness Tighten more if needed.
  • Page 56 4-D Removing Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever under the seat pad while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart.
  • Page 57 5-A Carrier Use Read all instructions before use of the infant carrier. Keep instructions for future use. Do not use the infant carrier if it is damaged or broken. NEVER leave child unattended. Always stay within arms reach of carrier. SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child.
  • Page 58 If you do not have an owner’s manual, please visit our website at www.gracobaby. com to download the manual or call toll-free at 1-800-345- 4109. NEVER use a Graco infant carrier with any other manufacturer’s strollers. This can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 59 6-A Additional Lower Anchor Attachment Information This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the lower anchor attachment system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.
  • Page 60 6-B How to Remove Lower Anchor Attachment 1. Push Gray Button In While Pulling on Lower Anchor Attachment Strap to Loosen 2. Press and Hold Lower Anchor Attachment Release Button 3. Pull Away From Anchor Point...
  • Page 61 6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats Never install this car seat in side-facing or rear-facing vehicle seats. 6-D Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use This car seat can be installed using a vehicle seat belt. To do this, you will need to change the seat belt to a locked mode for use with car seats.
  • Page 62 Vehicle Seat Belt Terms Retractor A device that winds up the unused vehicle seat belt. It is often hidden inside the panels on the walls of the vehicle or in the vehicle seat back. Latch Plate The male end of the Seat Crease seat belt with the The crease where the vehicle...
  • Page 63 The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat: Belts Forward of the Seat Crease Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit. Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals.
  • Page 64 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 65 How to Lock Your Lap/Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in.
  • Page 66 Locking Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate that holds the lap belt snug after it has been adjusted; contains a metal bar on the underside of the hardware that “locks” the belt in position. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and...
  • Page 67 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 68 Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. With this retractor, you will need to use the locking clip to lock the vehicle seat belt.
  • Page 69 Lap Belt Installation Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor When installing the car seat, route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in. Then, pull upwards on Grab the sides of the seat at the belt the tail of the belt so that...
  • Page 70 7-A Accessories (on select models) To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: The body support can ONLY be used for infants 12 lb (5 kg) or less. Body Support To remove, pull the body support out from behind the harness straps.
  • Page 71 If your model does not include a body support, you can use a rolled towel as shown.
  • Page 72 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 1. Remove Canopy Undo the snaps on the sides of the canopy from the seat pad. Push the release button on the canopy arm while pulling on the canopy to remove. Repeat on the other side. Undo the fastening strips under the rear of the canopy.
  • Page 73 2. Headrest Pad Pull out from around harness straps and pull pad away from headrest. 3. Seat Pad Snaps Unfasten the 4 snaps on the seat pad. 4. Pull Out the 4 Plastic Flaps from Sides of Seat...
  • Page 74 5. Pull Pad Off Shell Machine wash pad and canopy in cold water with gentle soap on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell. Make sure harness straps are not twisted.
  • Page 75 8-B Cleaning Buckle Remove Buckle to Clean From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad. From the front, pull buckle out of the pad and shell. To clean, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle.
  • Page 76 Shake out excess water and allow to air dry. Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a click. Re-insert the buckle into the same slot it was removed. Pull up on crotch buckle to make sure it is secured. WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any...
  • Page 77 8-C Cleaning Harness and Lower Anchor Attachment Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or LOWER ANCHOR ATTACHMENT STRAP IN WATER. Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps or lower anchor attachment strap are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at www.
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  • Page 80: 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 storage compartment where the instruction book icon is shown.