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Graco 4EVER DLX GRAD Instruction Manual

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4EVER
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  • Page 1 NWL0001464961C 2/23 www.gracobaby.com 4EVER DLX GRAD ® 5-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 Scan the code or visit INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A www.gracobaby.com to SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.

  • Page 2: Car Seat Features

    1 Important Pages 6-14 1-A Welcome to the Graco Family If You Need Help 1-B Quick Guide to Your Manual Register This Car Seat 1-C Safety Warnings Car Seat’s Useful Life Warm Weather Use 1-D Right Mode of Use Certification...
  • Page 3 3 Rear-Facing Pages 20-42 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 43-62 4-A Forward-Facing Use 4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH 4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt Securing Child 5-Point Harness Pages 63-71...
  • Page 4 6 Moving the Lower Anchor Pages 72-77 Attachment 7 Booster Pages 78-116 7-A Booster Use 7-B Install Highback Booster 7-C Install Backless Booster 7-D Install Seat Belt Trainer 7-E Securing Child Highback Booster 7-F Securing Child Backless Booster 7-G Securing Child Seat Belt Trainer 8 Installing and Removing Seat Belt Trainer From Car Seat Pages 117-121...

  • Page 5: Additional Information

    9 Accessories Pages 122-124 10 Additional Information Pages 125-134 10-A How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether 10-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 10-C Which Installation Method Should I Use? 10-D Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 10-E Vehicle Seat Belts 10-F Aircraft Installation 11 Care &...
  • Page 6 1-A 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. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal motor vehicle safety standard 213 for use in motor vehicles.
  • Page 7 According to the AAP , these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. When rear-facing, use the corrected age for preemies. Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the...
  • Page 8 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 9 1-C Safety Warnings continue next page mber Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint’s labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN ACTIVE FRONT AIR BAG.
  • Page 10 Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. *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 11 DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco except for a thin towel or mat to protect your vehicle seat or rolled towels or pool noodles to help get your car seat level.
  • Page 12 STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture. 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 13 1-D Right Mode of Use 4 lb 22 lb 40 lb 65 lb 120 lb (18 kg) (54 kg) (1.8 kg) (10 kg) (30 kg) Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness Must be 49” (125 cm) or less: 4-22 lb (1.8-10 kg) less than 1 year old MUST be rear-facing.
  • Page 14 Certification This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal motor vehicle safety standard 213 for use in motor vehicles. This car seat is certified for use in aircraft when using the harness system and without using the lockoff. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Follow the instructions for vehicle installation and section 10-F for routing the aircraft lap belt over the lockoff.
  • Page 15 2-A Car Seat Features A Headrest/Harness Height Adjustment Lever B Headrest C Infant Head and Back Support D Booster Shoulder Belt Guide E Harness Covers F Chest Clip G Harness Straps H Buckle Tongues I Buckle J Lumbar Support K Buckle Strap L Buckle Cover M Infant Lower Body Support...
  • Page 16 A Level Indicator B Forward-Facing Lower Anchor Connector Storage C Forward-Facing Belt Path D Buckle Tongue Storage (Fuss Free Harness) E Cup Holder F Lower Anchor Strap G Booster Lap Belt Path H Rear-Facing Belt Path I Rear-Facing Lower Anchor Connector Storage (Under Seat) J Recline Position Indicator...
  • Page 17 A Tether Storage B Tether Hook C Tether Strap D Tether Strap Adjuster E Lower Anchor Connectors F Lower Anchor Strap G Harness Strap Splitter Plate H Lower Anchor Strap Adjuster I Instruction Manual Storage...
  • Page 18 With Seat Pads Removed: A Harness Storage Compartment B Forward-Facing SnugLock Lock-Off ® Release Button C Forward-Facing SnugLock Lock-Off ® D Lower Anchor Strap E Backrest Locks F Rear-Facing SnugLock Lock-Off ® G Rear-Facing SnugLock Lock-Off ® Release Button H Harness Adjustment Lever...
  • Page 19 Seat Belt Trainer: A Belt Guides B Seat Belt Trainer Release Lever C Belt Positioning Clip Storage D Instruction Manual Storage E Rear Locking Tab...
  • Page 20 3-A Rear-Facing Use Rear-Facing: 4-40 lb (1.8-18 kg) and whose head is at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment handle • Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST be rear-facing. • Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle back seat. •...
  • Page 21 • Recheck the level indicator with child in seat. • The infant Head and Back Support and the infant Lower Body Support can only be used Rear-Facing for children weighing less than 20 lb (9 kg). • 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 22 3-B Install Rear-Facing with Lower Anchor Attachment Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer. To remove the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 1. Store Tether Strap Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on the back of the car seat as shown.
  • Page 23 3. Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6. 4. Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear-facing positions.
  • Page 24 5. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat.
  • Page 25 Using With the Belt Lock-Off: 8. Expose the Belt Lock-Off A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the buckle. D. Unbuckle the chest clip.
  • Page 26 E. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. F. Lift and Remove The Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat G.
  • Page 27 9. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Lift the lever to open the SnugLock lock-off. ® 10. Make Sure the Lower Anchor strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock-Off ® The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. Make sure the lower anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position, and behind when in the outer-most...
  • Page 28 11. Connect the 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. CLICK!
  • Page 29 12. Tighten the Lower Anchor Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap. You may need to tighten through the belt path as shown. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 13.
  • Page 30 14. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front- to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 15. Replace The Seat Pad 16.
  • Page 31 Push the front of the Seat Belt Trainer down on the Seat Base. You will hear a click when it is securely in place. CHECK that the Seat Belt Trainer is securely attached by pulling up on both sides. 17. Move Headrest Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
  • Page 32 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder...
  • Page 33 3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer. To remove the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 1. Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with an Orange Label To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6.
  • Page 34 2. Store Tether and Lower Anchor Connectors in Storage Locations Attach tether hook and lower anchor connectors to the plastic bars as shown. 3. Recline the Car Seat Pull out on handle on front of child restraint and adjust to one of the three rear-facing positions.
  • Page 35 4. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat.
  • Page 36 Using With the Belt Lock-Off: 6. Expose the Belt Lock-Off A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the buckle. D. Unbuckle the chest clip.
  • Page 37 E. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. F. Lift and Remove The Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat G.
  • Page 38 7. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Lift the lever to open the SnugLock lock-off. ® Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 8. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Under the SnugLock Lock-off ® Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label), through the SnugLock Lock-Off, and out the other side.
  • Page 39 9. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force. 10.
  • Page 40 11. 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. 12. Replace The Seat Pad 13.
  • Page 41 Push the front of the Seat Belt Trainer down on the Seat Base. You will hear a click when it is securely in place. CHECK that the Seat Belt Trainer is securely attached by pulling up on both sides. 14. Move Headrest Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
  • Page 42 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder...
  • Page 43 4-A Forward-Facing Use Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) 49” (125 cm) or less • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure lower anchor strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward-facing belt path marked with an orange label.
  • Page 44 • DO NOT use the lumbar support with a child weighing more than 25 lb (11 kg) in forward-facing mode. • 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 45: With Latch

    4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH 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). Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer.
  • Page 46 2. Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6. 3. Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
  • Page 47 4. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in recline position 4, 5, or 6. For children under 25 lb (11.3 kg), you MUST use recline position 4. For children over 50 lb (22.5 kg), you MUST use recline position 6.
  • Page 48 Using With the Belt Lock-Off: 7. Expose the Belt Lock-Off A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the buckle. D. Unbuckle the chest clip.
  • Page 49 E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. 8. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Lift the lever to open the SnugLock lock-off. ® 9. Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is Routed Under the SnugLock Lock-Off ® The lower anchor strap should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 50 10. 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. CLICK!
  • Page 51 11. 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 52 13. Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether lock 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 53 16. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
  • Page 54 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5...
  • Page 55 4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer. To remove the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 1. Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not, See section 6 to move lower anchor attachment.
  • Page 56 2. Store Lower Anchor Connectors Attach lower anchor connectors to the plastic bars as shown. 3. Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. 4. Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat.
  • Page 57 5. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in recline position 4, 5, or 6. For children under 25 lb (11.3 kg), you MUST use recline 4. For children over 50 lb (22.5 kg), you MUST use recline position 6.
  • Page 58 C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle. E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way.
  • Page 59 7. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Lift the lever to open the SnugLock lock-off. ® Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 8. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with an orange label), through the lock-off, and out the other side.
  • Page 60 10. Close the SnugLock Lock-Off ® When the slack is removed, close the SnugLock ® Lock-Off until you hear a “Click”. Make sure the CLICK! vehicle seat belt is under the SnugLock Lock-Off. ® Note: When using the lock-off, you are not required to switch the retractor as an installation step.
  • Page 61 12. Tighten the Tether Strap Push the car seat back while tightening the tether strap to remove all the slack. 13. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back.
  • Page 62 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5...
  • Page 63 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 64 2. Buckle Tongue Storage Pockets Place buckle tongues in the buckle tongue storage pockets on both sides of the seat. 3. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. 4. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders and Buckle You will hear a “click”...

  • Page 65: Rear-Facing

    5. 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. If the shoulders of the child do not reach the Rear-Facing harness straps at the lowest harness setting, then...
  • Page 66 7. Adjust the Seat Pad The headrest flap has 3 folding positions, shorten headrest by folding the bottom of the flap under itself as shown. When raising the headrest, make sure to unfold the flap as needed. 8. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child.
  • Page 67 10. Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell, Pad and Seat Belt Trainer From the top of the car seat, pull the buckle out. Note: If the buckle is in the rear slot, you will need to lift the trainer and partially open the belt guides.
  • Page 68 WARNING! : If the Seat Belt Trainer is installed, then the buckle strap MUST be inserted through the matching slot in the car seat and the Seat Belt Trainer. 12. Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured Rear-Facing: Make sure the lower anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in...
  • Page 69 To Shorten Buckle: Note: The seatbelt trainer MUST be removed when shortening the crotch strap. To shorten the crotch strap for low birth weight children or to get a better fit, route the crotch strap clip into the opposite slot in the shell. Do not insert the clip into the seat pad.
  • Page 70 14. 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. 15. 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 71 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. 16. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 17.
  • Page 72 6-A Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment 1. For Ease of Moving the Lower Anchor Attachment A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle.
  • Page 73 E. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. F. Remove The Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat.
  • Page 74 G. Remove the Bottom Seat Pad Undo the four fastening strips underneath the seat pad. Then pull out the two plugs underneath the seat pad and near the seat crease. H. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way.
  • Page 75 I. Move Backrest Pad Undo the snap on the top corner of the seat pad back, then move the fabric aside. 2. Pull the Lower Anchor Connectors Out of Rear- the Belt Path Openings Facing Pull the lower anchor connectors out of the Forward- belt path openings, so that the lower anchor Facing...
  • Page 76 3. Push the Lower Anchor Connectors Out Through the Desired Belt Path Openings on Each Side of Car Seat Rear-Facing: Make sure the Lower Anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and behind when in the outer-most position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted.
  • Page 77 4. Replace the Seat Pads 5. Replace the Seat Belt Trainer Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer. To install the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 8. 6. Move the Headrest to Its Proper Position for Your Child...
  • Page 78 7-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 Seat Belt Trainer: 50-120 lb (22.5-54 kg) 43-60” (110.1-152 cm) at least 5 years old •...
  • Page 79 • Vehicle seat’s shoulder belt is adjusted snugly and should lie between child’s neck and edge of shoulder. • Never use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child. • DO NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the child’s arm or back. •...
  • Page 80 7-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 81 E. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. F. Remove The Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat. G.
  • Page 82 H. Unsnap the 2 outter headrest pad snaps. I. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. J. Move Backrest Pad Undo the snap on the top corner of the seat pad back, then move the fabric aside.
  • Page 83 K. Open the Harness Storage Door L. Place Harness, Chest Clip, Buckle Tongues, Harness Covers Inside Storage Compartment and Close the Door...
  • Page 84 M. Store Buckle inside the slot in the car seat shell as shown 2. Replace the Seat Pad 3. Replace the Seat Belt Trainer Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer. To install the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 8.
  • Page 85 4. Move the Headrest to Its Proper Position for Your Child 5. Recline the Car Seat Place car seat in recline position 6.
  • Page 86 The base 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 manufacturer allows it. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt.
  • Page 87 Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer. To remove the Seat Belt Trainer, review section Skip to Step 21 if Not Using LATCH 7. Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from Storage Location Push in on the red buttons on the lower anchor connectors and remove from storage position.
  • Page 88 9. Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. 10. 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. 11.
  • Page 89 12. Open the SnugLock Lock-Off ® Lift the lever to open the SnugLock lock-off. ® 13. 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. 14.
  • Page 90 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 slit in the pad at the belt path as shown. Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.
  • Page 91 17. Attach Tether Strap Extend the tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle owner’s manual for specific location. 18. Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 19. 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 92 20. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child. 21. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 7-E to secure your child.
  • Page 93 7-C Install Backless Booster 1. Remove the Seat Back by First Loosening the Harness Straps Removing the seat back will be easier if the harness is loose. Lift up on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps. Unbuckle buckle strap if it is buckled.
  • Page 94 3. Recline the Car Seat Place car seat in recline position 6. 4. Make Sure the Lower Anchor Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label To move the lower anchor attachment, review section 6. 5. Raise the headrest to the highest position.
  • Page 95 6. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. 7. Remove The Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat.
  • Page 96 8. Lift The Seat Pad Lift Bottom Seat Pad all the way Up To Expose the Plastic Shell. 9. Make Sure the Buckle is Stored Make sure the buckle is stored inside the slot in the car seat shell as shown 10.
  • Page 97 11. Remove Seat Back from Seat Base Make sure the seat is in recline position 6. Next, tilt the seat back forward and lift out of the base. To replace the seat back, reverse steps 1 though 11. 12. Relock the Red Backrest Locks Make sure they are both flat and locked into place.
  • Page 98 13. Replace The Seat Pad 14. Store Splitter Plate On the back of the seat, store the splitter plate under the tab as shown. Pull the harness adjustment strap tightly to keep the splitter plate in place.
  • Page 99 15. Replace the Seat Belt Trainer Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer. To install the Seat Belt Trainer, review section 8. 16. 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.
  • Page 100 7-D Install Seat Belt Trainer 1. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. 2. Remove Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer. Then lift up the Seat Belt Trainer and remove it from the car seat...
  • Page 101 3. Rotate the Seat Belt Guides Out as Shown 4. Open Storage Door and Pull Out the Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip Close the storage door so it clicks closed. Skip to step 5 if Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip is not needed to get a good fit 5.
  • Page 102 7-E 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 103 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 104 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 105 7-F 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 Make sure to push the booster back firmly until the back of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back. Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat.
  • Page 106 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips. Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulders, between the neck and edge of shoulder.
  • Page 107 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 positioning clip if the belt is already laying inside this zone.
  • Page 108 3. Push Clip and Strap Through Loop 4. Pull to Tighten Strap...
  • Page 109 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. Lengthen 6.
  • Page 110 Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder...
  • Page 111 7-G Securing Child Seat Belt Trainer Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Place Child In Seat Belt Trainer Have your child sit in the Seat Belt Trainer, with his/her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat.
  • Page 112 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes through both seat belt guides and the shoulder belt goes through the seat belt guide on the buckle side. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips.
  • Page 113 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 positioning clip if the belt is already laying inside this zone.
  • Page 114 4. Push Clip and Strap Through Loop 5. Pull to Tighten Strap...
  • Page 115 6. 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. Lengthen 7.
  • Page 116 Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap belt in front of belt guides and shoulder belt in front of the belt guide on the buckle side. Lap belt lies low across hips and thighs. Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder...
  • Page 117 8 Installing and Removing Seat Belt Trainer From Car Seat Note: You can use the car seat WITH or WITHOUT the Seat Belt Trainer. To Install the Seat Belt Trainer: 1. Store the Belt Guides The belt guides MUST be folded underneath the Seat Belt Trainer as shown when the trainer is installed in the car seat.
  • Page 118 3. Buckle Tongue Storage Pockets Place buckle tongues in the buckle tongue storage pockets on both sides of the seat. 4. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward.
  • Page 119 5. Insert Locking Tab Insert the locking tab on the rear of the Seat Belt Trainer into the slot near the seat crease on the car seat. 6. Thread the Buckle Thread the buckle strap through the MATCHING buckle slot in the Seat Belt Trainer if the seat is being used in harness mode.
  • Page 120 7. Attach the Seat Belt Trainer Push the front of the Seat Belt Trainer down on the Seat Base. You will hear a click when it is securely in place. Make sure the harness straps pass through the CLICK! CLICK! openings in the sides of the Seat Belt Trainer and are not caught...
  • Page 121 To Remove the Seat Belt Trainer: 1. Unbuckle the Buckle Unbuckle the buckle strap if the seat is being used in harness mode. 2. Move Cupholders Out Make sure the cup holders are pushed outward. 3. Remove The Seat Belt Trainer Pull the lever on the front of the Seat Belt Trainer.
  • Page 122 9-A Accessories (on select models) Cup Holders The cup holders are adjustable and can be shifted left or right. 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.
  • Page 123 Buckle Cover To remove, unclip the buckle and slide cover over the buckle. Lumbar Support When the seat is used in rear-facing mode, the lumbar support is optional. When the seat is used in forward-facing mode with a child weighing less than 25 lb (11 kg) the lumbar support MUST be used.
  • Page 124 The infant Head and Back Support and the infant Lower Body Support can only be used Rear-Facing for children weighing less than 20 lb (9 kg). Use the infant support pieces to ensure the child is secure, comfortable, and their head does not tilt forward. Use the following guidelines: Infant Head and Back Support Never allow the head and back support to bunch...
  • Page 125 10-A How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether Lower Anchor Connectors To remove the lower anchor connectors from the lower anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off. Tether To remove, lift up on the tether lock to release the tension.
  • Page 126 10-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 Administration...
  • Page 127 Both are equally safe to use. INSTALL USING ONLY ONE METHOD. Graco allows the securing of the car seat with the 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 128 10-D Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations 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 129 10-E 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 130 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 2 connection points. Can ONLY be in all car seats modes of use. used in harness mode.
  • Page 131 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, call Graco or visit www.gracobaby.com/vehicle-seatbelt- information. To verify you have a Switchable retractor, slowly pull the belt all the way out, and then allow it to retract several inches.
  • Page 132 10-F 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 133 1. Move the Lower Anchor Attachment Rear-Facing: If installing rear-facing, move the lower anchor attachment to the forward-facing belt path marked with an orange label. Forward-Facing: If installing forward-facing, move the lower anchor attachment to the rear- facing belt path marked with a blue label. See section 6 to move Lower Anchor attachment.
  • Page 134 Forward-Facing: Make sure the aircraft seat belt is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not twisted. For complete rear-facing installation, see section 3-C, and for forward-facing installation, see section 4-C but do not use the tether. 11-A Cleaning Rapid Remove Seat Pads Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions.
  • Page 135 Remove the headrest pad. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the pad on the headrest. Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water.
  • Page 136 Side Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, undo the snap on the top corner of the seat pad back. On some models: Pull out the clip on each side near the forward-facing belt path.
  • Page 137 From the back of the car seat, pull out the plastic tab at the top of the car seat 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. Front Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water.
  • Page 138 Seat Belt Trainer Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, the Seat Belt Trainer pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove the seat pad, start from the sides of the Seat Belt Trainer and pull the pad out from around the plastic shell.
  • Page 139 11-B Cleaning the Buckle To clean the buckle, review section 5 for removing and reinstalling the buckle. With the buckle removed, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle. Press the red button several times while in the water. DO NOT SUBMERGE THE BUCKLE STRAP .

  • Page 140: 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.