Graco ISPB004HB Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
15-36
03.44.164
LAPB0014A
15-36
03.44.165
LAPB0034A
READ THIS MANUAL.
Do not install or use this car seat until you read
and understand the instructions in this manual.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CAR
SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A
SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
ISPB004HB
ENGLISH
©2004 Graco
5/04

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  • Page 1: Booster Seat

    15-36 03.44.165 LAPB0034A READ THIS MANUAL. Do not install or use this car seat until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CAR SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems ..20 Using your Graco Booster Seat ..21-23 Booster Seat Positions ....24 Securing your Child in Vehicle .
  • Page 3: Important Information

    Important Information Read this Owner’s Manual completely BEFORE first use of your booster seat! Always keep this Owner’s Manual with the booster seat. Provisions are made on the bottom of the seat shell. Plan to spend some time getting to know your booster seat —...
  • Page 4: European Standard

    Only suitable for use in a vehicle fitted with 3-point with retractor safety belts, approved to ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards. Graco Children’s Products Consumer Services Department First Floor 900 Pavilion Drive Northampton NN4 OYR...
  • Page 5: Parts List

    Parts List Adult assembly required. Shoulder belt positioning clip Base On certain models Lower back support Head support Armrest covers...
  • Page 6: Warnings To Parents And Other Users

    Warnings to Parents and • NO BOOSTER SEAT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY. HOWEVER, PROPER USE OF THIS BOOSTER SEAT REDUCES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD. • DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS BOOSTER SEAT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL.
  • Page 7 • DO NOT use another manufacturers seat cover with this booster seat. See your retailer for Graco replacment parts only. • DO NOT USE in any configuration not shown in the instructions.
  • Page 8 • NEVER LEAVE A BOOSTER SEAT UNSECURED IN YOUR VEHICLE. An unsecured booster seat can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Remove it or make sure that it is securely belted in the vehicle. •...
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Armrests

    • NEVER USE A SECOND-HAND BOOSTER SEAT or a booster seat whose history you do not know. • NEVER USE THIS BOOSTER SEAT without the armrests attached to the base. Adjusting the Armrests Step 1. To adjust armrests, remove screw and press in button on side of base as shown to raise or lower...
  • Page 10 Step 2. Slip armrest covers (on certain models) onto armrests as shown. Step 3. Your Graco booster seat is now ready to use. See page 30, “Securing Child in Vehicle with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip”. FOR MODELS with a back support continue...
  • Page 11: Assembling The Back Support

    Assembling the Back Support (on certain models) Step 4. Flip head support and lower back support over as shown Step 5. Squeeze red adjustment button and slide two pieces together until they snap into place CHECK to make sure two pieces are securely snapped together by pulling on them.
  • Page 12 Step 6. Attach elastic strap as shown 3 . Step 7. Flip seat over and insert the fabric from the head support underneath the fabric on the lower back support as shown To make insertion of fabric easier, slide the upper and lower back pieces apart by squeezing the red adjustment button.
  • Page 13 Step 8. Attach backrest to base. “U”-shaped hooks on bottom of backrest will interlock with bars on base Make sure that no part of the seat covering interferes when attaching backrest to the base.
  • Page 14 Step 9. Once backrest is securely attached to the base, push backrest up as shown...
  • Page 15 Step 10. Your Graco booster seat is now ready to use. See page 21-28, “Using your Graco Booster Seat” and “Securing Your Child in Vehicle”.
  • Page 16: Weight And Height Limits

    FAILURE TO USE booster seat in a manner appropriate for your child’s size may increase the risk of serious injury or death. To use this Graco booster seat, your child MUST meet ALL of the following requirements: With back support (approximately 3 to 10 years old) : •...
  • Page 17 / head rest. Your Graco booster seat can be used with or without the back support (on certain models) as long as the above requirements are met.
  • Page 18: Vehicle Seat Location Requirements

    • Children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions. Whenever possible secure the Graco booster seat in the center position of the seat directly behind the front seats. However, this position is often equipped with a lap belt only and cannot be used.
  • Page 19: Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements

    Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE BOOSTER SEAT. Pay careful attention to these systems; some of the seat belts that are NOT safe to use look very much like seat belts that are safe to use. If you are unsure, consult your vehicle owner’s manual.
  • Page 20: Unsafe Vehicle Belt Systems

    UNSAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE BELT SYSTEMS. • NEVER use a lap-only belt. • NEVER use a Passive Restraint - Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door...
  • Page 21: Using Your Graco Booster Seat

    Using your Graco Booster Seat FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD AND THE BOOSTER SEAT IN YOUR VEHICLE INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Use only the vehicle’s lap...
  • Page 22 Vehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and MUST not be twisted. DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under child’s arm DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of the armrests . It must pass underneath the armrests. Make sure vehicle belt is NOT twisted.
  • Page 23 Vehicle seat headrest must not interfere with booster seat head support. The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat The back of the booster seat MUST fit tight against the vehicle seat back as shown...
  • Page 24: Booster Seat Positions

    Booster Seat Positions Your booster seat has two positions as shown. Upright Reclined The back of the booster seat MUST fit tight against the vehicle seat back as shown in either the first or second position. DO NOT USE booster seat beyond reclined position...
  • Page 25: Securing Your Child In Vehicle

    Securing Your Child in Vehicle 1. Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only 2. Have your child sit in booster seat with their back flat against back of booster seat.
  • Page 26 3. Position shoulder belt through the shoulder belt guide shown in , NOT as shown in . Fasten buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten. CORRECT INCORRECT...
  • Page 27 4. To ensure the correct head support height is obtained, the bottom of the headrest MUST be even with the top of child’s shoulders as shown in shoulder belt must be positioned in the red zone as shown in The lap belt portion MUST pass under the armrests and be positioned low on the...
  • Page 28 5. If the belt lays across child’s neck, head or face , readjust head support height. Follow instructions on page 29, “Adjusting the Head Support”. CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT...
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Head Support

    Adjusting the Head Support BEFORE adjusting the head support height, have your child lean forward slightly. Squeeze the red adjustment button on top of seat and pull back support up until it snaps into one of the 6 height Back of seat positions.
  • Page 30: Securing Child In Vehicle With Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip

    Securing Child in Vehicle with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip The shoulder belt MUST lay across child’s shoulders in red zone as shown. If shoulder belt lays outside this zone, the shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be used. To attach clip to booster seat: 1.
  • Page 31 2. Pass the clip and strap through the loop end as shown and pull strap up NOTE: Free end of strap should face front of seat.
  • Page 32 3. Slide the vehicle shoulder belt onto the clip as shown in and pull strap down to tighten clip against child’s shoulder. The lap belt portion MUST pass under the armrests and be positioned low on the hips. The belt MUST NOT be twisted. Shoulder belt positioning clip...
  • Page 33 Rear view of child sitting in seat Shoulder belt positioning clip 4. For warnings on vehicle belt positions, see page 21-23, “Using your Graco Booster Seat”.
  • Page 34: Additional Information

    Additional Information Airplane Use This restraint is NOT certified for use in an aircraft because there are no shoulder belts available in an aircraft. Cupholders To avoid burns, NEVER put hot liquids in your cupholders. Cupholders are included on both sides of the seat.
  • Page 35: Instruction Sheet Storage

    Instruction Sheet Storage Choose the booklet with your language and store it on the bottom of the seat as shown.
  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance • CONTINUOUS USE OF BOOSTER SEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE SEAT. Use a towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery. • METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS: clean with mild soap and cool water. No bleach or detergents. •...
  • Page 37: To Remove Seat Cover

    To Remove Seat Cover 1. Remove elastic loops and hooks from seat as shown On some models, there is a plastic clip front of the seat pad on the base that will need to be removed before washing. 2. Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry.
  • Page 40 Only suitable if the approved vehicles are fitted with 3 point with retractor safety belts, approved to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards. DO NOT USE THIS CAR SEAT ON ANY VEHICLE SEAT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED.

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