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Graco GoMax Instruction Manual

Graco GoMax Instruction Manual

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NWL0001681392F
12/24
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
GoMax
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  • Page 1 NWL0001681392F 12/24 GoMax 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 4-11 Pages Welcome to the Graco Family! Safety Warnings Aircraft Installation Features 12-19 Pages Car Seat Features Remove Car Seat from Base Attach Car Seat to Base Adjusting Carry Handle Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Which Installation Method Should I Use?

  • Page 3: Securing Child

    Securing Child 47-56 Pages Adjust Harness to Fit Child Adjust Buckle to Fit Child Securing Child in Car Seat Removing Child Carrier Use 57-58 Pages Vehicle Information 59-64 Pages How to Remove Built-in Rigid Lower Anchor Connectors How to Remove Lower Anchor Attachment Unsafe Vehicle Seats Vehicle Seat Belts Accessories...
  • Page 4 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 system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
  • Page 5 According to the AAP , these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. Use the corrected age for preemies. Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed before you and your infant leave the hospital.
  • Page 6 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 7 If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual. 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. Graco convertible and all-in-one car seats...
  • Page 8 In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers. DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. *Graco Supports the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration‘s Car Seat Guidelines. Visit www.gracobaby.com/en-US/safety for...
  • Page 9 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 10 Compatibility Using Graco® strollers with product To avoid injury to your child: this product is compatible with most Graco® Strollers. For additional questions or for more information on compatibility please call Graco’s customer service number: 1-800-345-4109 or scan below for compatibility: Car Seat’s Useful Life...
  • Page 11 1-C Aircraft Installation This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft when used without the base. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Follow the instructions for vehicle installation. See sections 3-D and 6-D Lap Belt Installation. This child restraint’s base is NOT certified for use in aircraft.
  • Page 12 2-A Car Seat Features A Carry Handle G Harness B Canopy H Level Indicator C Headrest Adjustment Lever I Harness Release Lever (Under Pad) D Headrest J Harness Adjustment E Handle Adjustment Button Strap F Rear-Facing Belt Path K Removable Base (When Used Without Built-in Rigid Lower Anchor Connectors)
  • Page 13 L Car Seat Shell M Release Lever N Harness Covers O Harness Straps P Chest Clip Q Buckle Tongues R Buckle S Buckle Strap...
  • Page 14 A Release Lever B Harness Straps C Buckle Metal Clip D E F D Built-in Rigid Lower Anchor Connectors E Recline Adjustment Lever F Rear-Facing Belt Path (When Used Without Base)
  • Page 15 G Car Seat Base Lock H Level Line I SnugLock ® Lock-Off J SnugLock ® Lock-Off Release Lever K Lower Anchor Attachment Storage L Base Recline Lever M Base Recline Foot...
  • Page 16 2-B Remove Car Seat from Base To Remove Car Seat from Base From the back of the car seat, squeeze the release lever 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 and rear of the...
  • Page 17 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle 1. To Rotate Handle Press the handle adjustment buttons on both sides of handle. MAKE SURE handle locks into position before lifting the carrier. 2. Handle Has 4 Positions Rotate handle to any of the 4 locked positions. Push and pull the handle to make sure handle is in a lock position.
  • Page 18 2-E 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. NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.
  • Page 19 2-F Which Installation Method Should I Use? 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 20 3-A Rear-Facing Checklist Rear-Facing: 4-30 lb (1.8- 13.6 kg) 32” (81 cm) or less • Car seat MUST be rear- facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure lower anchor Built-In Rigid Lower Anchor attachment strap or Connectors vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-facing belt path, marked with a blue label.
  • Page 21 Graco Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt convertible and all-in-one car seats have higher rear-facing limits that will allow children...
  • Page 22 3-B Install Without Base With Built-In Rigid Lower Anchor Connectors 1. Rotate the Built-In Rigid Lower Anchor CLICK! Connectors On the front of the car seat, pull down on the Built-In Rigid Lower Anchor Connectors until you hear a “Click!”. Note: The Built-In Rigid Lower Anchor Connectors will always...
  • Page 23 3. Attach the Built- In Rigid Lower Anchor Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors Slide the car seat into the vehicle seat back and attach the Built-In Rigid Lower Anchor Connectors to vehicle’s lower anchors. CLICK! The Built-In Rigid Lower Anchor Connectors can only be used if the vehicle lower anchor spacing...
  • Page 24 4. Check the Lock Indicator Check the lock indicator on both rigid lower anchor connectors. If the indicator is red, the car seat is NOT secure. The car seat is secure when BOTH indicators show green.
  • Page 25 5. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for preemies. - If the bubble is entirely under the light blue line, the restraint is level for infants 0+ 0+ months (meses) months in age. - If the bubble is under the light blue or dark 3+ months (meses)
  • Page 26 6. Recline the Car Seat If the bubble in the level indicator is not under the correct line for your child’s age, you must adjust the recline position. To adjust the recline, squeeze the recline lever on the left side of the car seat and rock the seat up or down to one of the four recline positions.
  • Page 27 3-C 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 front of the base touches the vehicle seat back.
  • Page 28 2. Remove the Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors from Storage Location Unhook the lower anchor attachment connectors and remove from storage position. 3. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off Push in the release lever and open the lock-off.
  • Page 29 4. Extend the Lower Anchor Attachment Strap Extend the lower anchor attachment strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap. 5. Check the Level Line The red level line on the side of the base MUST BE LEVEL with the ground.
  • Page 30 6. Recline the base If the red level line is not level with the ground, you MUST adjust the recline position. To adjust the recline, squeeze the base recline lever on the front of the base and lift or lower the base to the appropriate recline.
  • Page 31 7. Connect Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchor Attachment Anchors Lower anchor attachment strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. 8. 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...
  • Page 32 9. Close the SnugLock® Lock-Off Shut the lock-off on CLICK! top of the lower anchor attachment strap. Close the lock-off until you hear a “Click”. Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off. 10. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base at the belt path, push and pull the base...
  • Page 33 11. Attach Car Seat to Base CLICK! Place car seat into the base. Push down on the front and rear 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 and rear corners of car seat.
  • Page 34 12. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint. Use corrected age for preemies. - If the bubble is entirely under the light blue line, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age.
  • Page 35 3-D Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Store Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors Attach the lower anchor attachment connectors to the plastic bars on sides of base as shown. Remove the slack. 2. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 36 3. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off Push in the release lever and open the lock-off. 4. Check the Level Line The red level line on the side of the base MUST BE LEVEL with the ground. Readjust the recline if needed.
  • Page 37 5. Recline the base If the red level line is not level with the ground, you MUST adjust the recline position. To adjust the recline, squeeze the base recline lever on the front of the base and lift or lower the base to the appropriate recline.
  • Page 38 6. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread 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. Review your vehicle’s owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use 7.
  • Page 39 8. Close the SnugLock® Lock-Off CLICK! Push down on the arm until the you hear a click. Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.
  • Page 40 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 41 11. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint. Use corrected age for preemies. - If the bubble is entirely under the light blue line, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age.
  • Page 42 3-E 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. 2.
  • Page 43 Use corrected age for 0+ months (meses) preemies. - If the bubble is 3+ months (meses) entirely under the light blue line, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age. - If the bubble is under the light blue or dark blue lines, the restraint is level for a child 3+months in...
  • Page 44 3. 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. 4. 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 45 5. 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. 6. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the car seat where the seat belt is and push and pull the car seat from...
  • Page 46 7. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint. Use corrected age for preemies. - If the bubble is entirely under the light blue line, the restraint is level for infants 0+ months in age.
  • Page 47 4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push the harness release button (under 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 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 the Top of the Car 1” (2.5 cm) 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 shoulder,...
  • 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 Fall Hazard: The carrier can fall from a shopping cart. Do not use on a shopping cart.
  • Page 59 6-A How to Remove Built-In Rigid Lower Anchor Connectors To Remove Car Seat from Vehicle From the back of the car seat, squeeze the release lever then pull the car seat away from the vehicle seat back. Note: If the Built-In Rigid Lower Anchor Connectors are in the lowered position and you would like to store...
  • Page 60 6-B How to Remove Lower Anchor Attachment 1. Push Button In While Pulling on Lower Anchor Attachment Strap to Loosen 2. Press the 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 Seat Crease The male end of the seat belt with the silver The crease where the vehicle tongue.
  • 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 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 65 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 66 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 1. Remove Canopy Move the canopy fabric aside to reveal the canopy arm. Push the release button on the canopy arm while pulling on the canopy to remove. Repeat on the other side. Undo the 4 fastening strips under the rear of the canopy.
  • Page 67 2. Headrest Pad Move the headrest flap aside and undo the elastic loops on each side of the headrest. Pull out from around harness straps and pull pad up and away from the headrest. 3. Seat Pad Snaps Unfasten the 4 snaps on the seat pad.
  • Page 68 Undo the slide latch near each belt path by pulling the seat pad fabric down and away. Pull out the 3 pins from around the back of the car seat shell. Carefully pull the pad out from around the level indicator, then off the shell.
  • Page 69 4. Inside Tab on each side underneath the seat pad, slide the thin tab out from between the seat foam and seat shell. 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.
  • Page 70 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 71 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.

  • Page 72: 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 the instruction manual in the storage pocket under the seat pad on the left side of the seat. The location is marked with the instruction book icon.