Graco Quest Instruction Manual
Graco Quest Instruction Manual

Graco Quest Instruction Manual

High back booster car seat

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Instruction Manual
Do not use this car seat until you read and
understand these instructions!
Incorrect use can mean serious injury or
death to a child in a sudden stop or
accident!
English
PM-1101AA
1/99

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Do not use this car seat until you read and understand these instructions! Incorrect use can mean serious injury or death to a child in a sudden stop or accident! English PM-1101AA 1/99...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Fill out the registration card attached to car seat and mail today or send your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to: Graco Children's Products Inc. P.O. Box 100 Elverson, Pa. 19520-9974 or call 1-888-224-6549 For recall information, call the U.S.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page: Important Information Warnings Basic Information Height and Weight Limits Car Seat With Harness 30 - 40 Lbs. (13.6 - 18 Kg) Adjust Car Seat to Fit Child Car Seat Installation Car Seat Use Booster Car Seat Without Harness 30 - 65 Lbs.
  • Page 4: Warnings

    Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with the Quest Car Seat. Read "Vehicle Seat Belts" section. If this car seat is in an accident, it must be replaced. Do not use it again! An accident can cause unseen damage and using it could cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 5: Basic Information

    BASIC INFORMATION Certification This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213: • For use in motor vehicles. • For air travel use see "Aircraft Use" section. Government Alert The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration alerts vehicle owners that: •...
  • Page 6: Car Seat Useful Life

    BASIC INFORMATION continued Car Seat Useful Life Due to changing requirements and normal wear and tear, DO NOT use car seat after: • Date shown on back of car seat. Do not use this car Look for: (Year) seat after December Vehicle Seat Protection Continuous use of a car seat may cause vehicle seat damage.
  • Page 7: Height And Weight Limits

    BASIC INFORMATION continued Height and Weight Limits WARNING Read this section carefully. Incorrect use can cause serious injury or death. Find child's weight and follow instructions for harness system use. The instructions are specific to whether you plan to use the car seat with or without the harness system. Car Seat With Harness Requirements:...
  • Page 8 ADJUST CAR SEAT TO FIT CHILD Adjust Harness Straps Harness straps MUST be through slots at or just above (closest to) child's shoulders. • To Lengthen or Shorten Harness Strap Adjuster Bar WARNING End of each strap must be at least 2 inches (5 cm) below metal plate.
  • Page 9 ADJUST CAR SEAT TO FIT CHILD continued • To Change Harness Strap Slots Lift adjuster bar and pull harness straps out of current slots. Thread harness straps through desired slots at or just above (closest to) child's shoulders. NOTE: For ease in threading harness straps, reach behind pad.
  • Page 10: Lbs. (13.6 - 18 Kg)

    CAR SEAT INSTALLATION Car Seat With Harness System 30 - 40 lbs. (13.6 - 18 kg) If necessary, install Harness System (see "Re-assembly of Harness System" section). Never put car seat in a front vehicle seat unless recommended in vehicle owner's manual.
  • Page 11: Car Seat Use

    CAR SEAT USE Placing Child in Car Seat WARNING Avoid serious injury or death: Vehicle seat belt MUST be routed through back of car seat when using harness system. Never place vehicle belt in front of child when using harness system. Do not use harness straps that are loose or unbuckled.
  • Page 12 CAR SEAT USE continued Place child's arms through harness straps and insert both tongues into buckle. Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked in buckle. From back of harness tie, slide harness strap over harness tie tab. Position harness tie at mid-chest, level with the armpits and...
  • Page 13: Lbs. (13.6 - 29.5 Kg)

    BOOSTER CAR SEAT USE Placing Child in Booster Car Seat Without Harness System 30 - 65 lbs. (13.6 - 29.5 kg) If necessary, remove Harness System (see "Removal of Harness System" section). Read vehicle owner's manual for specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat belts. WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: •...
  • Page 14 BOOSTER CAR SEAT USE continued WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: • If child will not keep vehicle shoulder belt properly positioned on shoulder or vehicle lap belt properly positioned low and snug on hips, just touching thighs, DO NOT use this booster car seat.
  • Page 15 BOOSTER CAR SEAT USE continued Thread vehicle shoulder belt through Comfort Clip exactly as shown. Comfort Clip Check to be sure vehicle shoulder belt is properly positoned over shoulder and snug against child.
  • Page 16: Active Toddlers

    ACTIVE TODDLERS Comfort Clip Use Most vehicle shoulder belts are attached to automatic retractors which allow a child to pull vehicle belt out and change position of seat belt while sitting in booster car seat. An improperly positioned vehicle seat belt can cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 17: Vehicle Seat Belts

    VEHICLE SEAT BELTS Read vehicle owner's manual for specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat belts. Car Seat With Harness Identify vehicle seat belt. Car seat must be used with a vehicle seat belt that will stay tight while driving.
  • Page 18: Vehicle Seat Belts

    VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued Lap-Only Belts Car Seat With Harness • Manually Adjustable Lap-Only Belts. • Retractor Lap-Only Belts. Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a car seat securely. Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely.
  • Page 19: To Install Locking Clip

    VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued Continuous Loop Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate Car Seat With Harness Locking Clip Pull on latch plate. If (Back of belt slides freely through car seat.) latch plate, a locking clip must be used (stored on back of car seat).
  • Page 20: Car Seat With Harness

    VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued With vehicle lap belt properly tightened, hold the combination lap/shoulder belts together just behind the sliding latch plate, and unbuckle belt. Continue holding vehicle seat belts together and slide Locking Clip on belts 1/2 inch (1 cm) or less away from latch Locking Clip...
  • Page 21 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued Belts Anchored Forward of Seat Crease Car Seat With Harness Belts anchored forward of seat crease (as shown below) may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner's manual or auto dealer. • Do not use unless approved by vehicle manufacturer.
  • Page 22 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued Automatic (Passive) Seat Belts Car Seat With Harness Booster Car Seat Without Harness Do not use these vehicle seat belts to secure your car seat. See vehicle dealership for options.
  • Page 23: Removal Of Harness System

    REMOVAL OF HARNESS SYSTEM • Shield and Harness Strap Lift adjuster bar and pull harness strap out of current slots. Unhook harness tie and pull harness straps out of current slots. Push red button, pull tongues out of buckle and pull harness strap through one unbuckled tongue.
  • Page 24: Re-Assembly Of Harness System

    RE-ASSEMBLY OF HARNESS SYSTEM Follow steps below to thread harness system as shown. When re-assembling harness system, be sure harness straps are not twisted. Thread end of harness strap through seat pad, both clips on bottom and back up through seat pad. Thread ends through tongues.
  • Page 25: Special Information

    Second Hand Car Seats Graco advises against loaning or passing along your car seat. Inspection Regularly inspect harness system on car seat. If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled, harness...
  • Page 26: Product Care & Cleaning

    SPECIAL INFORMATION continued Product Care and Cleaning Take special care to avoid saturating or wetting any labels on product during cleaning. It may destroy labels. Clean car seat shell with mild soap and a damp cloth. Never use “household detergents”; they can weaken plastic.
  • Page 27: Product Label Location

    SPECIAL INFORMATION continued Product Label Locations WARNING The following labels must be on the car seat. Failure to follow instructions written on labels, could result in serious injury or death. If any of these labels are missing, please call our Customer Service Department toll free 1-888-224-6549.
  • Page 28: Need Help

    SPECIAL INFORMATION continued Need Help? If you need help with this product, call toll-free 1-888-224-6549. Or write us at: Graco Children's Products Inc. P.O. Box 100 Elverson, Pa. 19520-9974 Attention: Customer Service Please have available the following information (see label #4):...
  • Page 29: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS A. Fabric Seat Pad $ 34.95 With Comfort Clips B. Tongues (2) 5.50 C. Harness Strap 3.75 D. Buckle & Crotch Strap 8.50 E. Metal Rod for Crotch Strap 2.00 F. Harness Tie 1.50 G. Locking Clip 1.75 H.
  • Page 30 See label on back of booster car seat. Model No. Mfr. Date _________________ ______________ Please make checks payable to: Graco Children's Products Inc. Or, charge your order to your VISA or MASTERCARD by filling in the following. CARD NUMBER: Cardholder’s Name________________________________________ Card Exp.
  • Page 31 Send your order, with check, money order, or charge card number, in an envelope to: Graco Children's Products Inc. P.O. Box 100 Elverson, Pa. 19520-9974 Attention: Customer Service...

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