FastAction Fold Travel System - Stroller GRACO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Travel system stroller
Brand	Graco
Model	FastAction Fold Travel System
Maximum child weight	22.7 kg (50 lb)
Maximum child height	114.3 cm (45 in)
Maximum tray weight	1.4 kg (3 lb)
Maximum storage basket weight	4.5 kg (10 lb)
Maximum canopy pocket weight	0.9 kg (2 lb)
Fold type	FastAction Fold (one-hand quick fold)
Harness	Height-adjustable 5-point harness
Seat recline	Yes, adjustable
Brakes	Rear pedal brakes
Car seat compatibility	Graco SnugRide, SnugRide 30/32/35, SafeSeat (not compatible with Autobaby and Assura)
Number of children	1
Included accessories	Canopy, child tray, storage basket, storage pockets
Frame material	Aluminum or steel (not specified)
Fabric cleaning	Wipe with mild soap, do not machine wash, do not use bleach
Frame cleaning	Household soap and warm water, no bleach
Wheel lubrication	Light oil (e.g., WD-40, sewing machine oil)
Intended use	Walking only (no running, skating, etc.)
Warranty	See Graco customer service
Customer service (Canada)	1-800-667-8184
Customer service (United States)	1-800-345-4109

Frequently Asked Questions - FastAction Fold Travel System GRACO

How to fold the FastAction Fold stroller?

Pull the fold/unfold strap located under the pocket, then pull the handle upward while folding the stroller. Ensure the stroller is fully locked in the open position before use.

What is the maximum weight capacity of the stroller?

The maximum child weight is 22.7 kg (50 lb) and the maximum height is 114.3 cm (45 in). Do not exceed these limits to avoid excessive wear.

How to install the Graco car seat on the stroller?

Recline the stroller seat to the lowest position. Place the car seat's notches onto the child tray and lower until the latch clicks. Then, route the elastic straps through the car seat hooks and check the attachment by pulling upward.

Which car seats are compatible with this travel system?

Compatible models are Graco SnugRide, SnugRide 30/32/35, and SafeSeat. Do not use with Autobaby (Europe) or Assura.

How to clean the stroller?

For fabric, wipe with mild soap and water, do not machine wash, and do not use bleach. For the frame, use household soap and warm water. Allow to dry completely before storing.

What to do if the wheels squeak?

Apply a light oil (e.g., WD-40, 3-in-1 or sewing machine oil) directly into the wheel axle.

Can I use the stroller for jogging?

No, this stroller is designed for walking only. Do not use it for running, skating, or any similar activity.

How to adjust the harness height?

Use the sliding adjusters at the shoulders and waist. To change the shoulder harness slots, refer to page 17 of the manual (disassemble and reinsert into the slots appropriate for the child's shoulder height).

Is it safe to leave my child unattended in the stroller?

No, never leave your child unattended. Always keep an eye on the child and use the safety belt at all times.

Where can I find replacement parts?

Contact Graco customer service at 1-800-345-4109 (United States) or 1-800-667-8184 (Canada) or visit www.gracobaby.com. Use only Graco replacement parts.

USER MANUAL FastAction Fold Travel System GRACO

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FastAction™ Fold

Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly instructions could result in serious injury or death.

- PLEASE SAVE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

• ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED.

• NEVER LEAVE child unattended. Always keep child in view while in stroller.

- AVOID SERIOUS INJURY from falling or sliding out. Always use seat belt. After fastening buckles, adjust belts to get a snug fit around your child.

- AVOID FINGER ENTRAPMENT: Use care when folding and unfolding the stroller. Be certain the stroller is fully erected and latched before allowing your child near the stroller.

- AVOID STRANGULATION. DO NOT place items with a string around your child's neck, suspend strings from this product, or attach strings to toys.

- NEVER USE STROLLER ON STAIRS or escalators. You may suddenly lose control of the stroller or your child may fall out. Also, use extra care when going up or down a step or curb.

• STROLLER TO BE USED only at walking speed. Product not intended for use while jogging, skating, etc.

- USE OF THE STROLLER with a child weighing more than 50 lbs (22.7 kg) or taller than 45 in. (114.3 cm) will cause excessive wear and stress on the stroller. Use the stroller with only one child at a time.

• TO PREVENT TIPPING, do not place more than 3 lbs (1.4 kg) on the parent's tray.

• TO AVOID BURNS, never put hot liquids in the parent's tray.

• TO PREVENT A HAZARDOUS, UNSTABLE CONDITION, never place purses, shopping bags, parcels or accessory items on the handle or canopy.

• TO PREVENT A HAZARDOUS, UNSTABLE CONDITION, do not place more than 10 lbs (4.5 kg) in the storage basket and more then 2 lbs (0.9 kg) in the canopy pockets (on certain models).

• DO NOT use storage basket as a child carrier.

• NEVER PLACE child in the stroller with head toward front of stroller.

• NEVER ALLOW YOUR STROLLER to be used as a toy.

• DISCONTINUE USING YOUR STROLLER should it become damaged or broken.

USING GRACO® INFANT CAR SEAT WITH STROLLER:

- USE ONLY A GRACO® SNUGRIDE®, SNUGRIDE® 30, SNUGRIDE® 32, SNUGRIDE® 35, OR INFANT SAFESEAT™ CAR SEAT with this travel system. (Not intended for use with AUTOBABY (Europe only) and ASSURA infant car seats.) Improper use of this stroller with other manufacturers' car seats may result in serious injury or death.

- READ THE MANUAL provided with your Graco car seat before using it with your stroller.

- ALWAYS SECURE your child with the car seat harness when using the car seat in the stroller. If your child is already in the car seat, check that the child is secured with the harness.

MISE EN GARDE

Check that you have all the parts for this model BEFORE assembling your product. If any parts are missing, call Customer Service.

No tools required.

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2X

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CHECK that the stroller is completely latched open every time you open the stroller and before continuing with the rest of the assembly steps.

Slide the basket mount over the pin on the frame until it snaps into place. Repeat on other side.

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To adjust. Pour ajuster.

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2X

CHECK that wheels are securely attached by pulling on wheel assemblies

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BEFORE attaching wheel: Be sure to place stroller on top of a piece of card board or some other protective cover to prevent any damage to floor.

Insert axle rod through axle opening. Axle key must line up with key holes.

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Push straight side of pin through axle hole. Pin will separate around the axle. Curved end of pin MUST face up as shown.

Always secure your child with the seat belt. The tray is not a restraint device.

DO NOT lift the stroller by the child's tray. Use care when snapping the tray on the stroller with a child in the stroller.

AMISE EN GARDE

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To open the tray. Ouvrir le plateau.

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Use slide adjuster at shoulder and waist for tighter adjustment. To change shoulder harness slots, see page 17.

To convert to 3-pt harness.

Pour convertir en harnais 3-points.

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Use slide adjuster at waist for tighter adjustment.

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Use either shoulder harness anchor in the slots that are closest to child's shoulder height.

Use slide adjuster for further adjustment.

that brakes are on by trying to push stroller.

AMISE EN GARDE

When making adjustments to the stroller seat, make sure child's head, arms, and legs are clear of moving seat parts and stroller frame.

A MISE EN GARDE

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To recline.

Pour incliner.

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To raise.

Pour relever.

To Fold Stroller • Plier la poussette

WARNING

DO NOT allow child to play with the fold handle.

▲MISE EN GARDE

Press button.

Poussez le bouton.

31A

FOLD/UNFOLD strap,

located under this pocket.

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SNAP! ENCLENCHEZ!

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To Attach Graco® Infant Car Seat

For models that do not come with an infant car seat one may be purchased separately. You MUST use the elastic straps shown in step 35.

⚠ WARNING Use only a Graco® SnugRide®, SnugRide® 30, SnugRide® 32, SnugRide® 35, or Infant SafeSeat™ car seat with this travel system. (Not intended for use with AUTOBABY (Europe only) and ASSURA infant car seats.) If unsure of the model or for more information please call Graco's customer service number: 1-800-667-8184 (1-800-345-4109). Improper use of this stroller with other manufacturers' car seats may result in serious injury or death. Read the manual provided with your Graco car seat before using it with your stroller.

- Always secure your child with the car seat harness when using the car seat in the stroller. If your child is already in the car seat, check that the child is secured with the harness.

• To remove car seat: remove elastic straps from vehicle belt hook, squeeze release handle at back of car seat, and lift car seat out of the stroller.

Care and Maintenance

• DO NOT MACHINE WASH SEAT. It should only be wiped with a mild soap, taking care not to soak the material. NO BLEACH.
• TO CLEAN STROLLER FRAME, use only household soap and warm water. NO BLEACH or detergent.
• FROM TIME TO TIME CHECK YOUR STROLLER for loose screws, worn parts, torn material or stitching. Replace or repair the parts as needed. Use only Graco replacement parts.
• EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO SUN OR HEAT could cause fading or warping of parts.
• IF STROLLER BECOMES WET, open canopy and allow to dry thoroughly before storing.
• IF WHEEL SQUEAKS, use a light oil (e.g., WD-40, 3-in-1, or sewing machine oil). It is important to get the oil into the axle and wheel assembly as illustrated.
• WHEN USING YOUR STROLLER AT THE BEACH

completely clean your stroller afterward to remove sand and salt from mechanisms and wheel assemblies.

Soins et entretien

To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in the United States, please contact us at the following:

www.gracobaby.com or/ou 1-800-345-4109

To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in Canada, contact Elfe at:

To register your Graco product from within the U.S.A. visit us online at www.gracobaby.com/productregistration.We currently do not accept product registrations from those living outside the United States of America.

Read This Instruction Manual

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

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PD284962C 9/14

Important Pages 4-13

1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual
1-B Before You Begin
1-C Safety Warnings

Features Pages 14-23

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 Recline the Base
2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location
2-G Choosing LATCH or Seat Belt
2-H What Is LATCH

Rear-Facing Use Pages 24-42

3-A Rear-Facing Checklist
3-B Install With Base With LATCH Strap
3-C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt
3-D Install Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt

Securing Child Pages 43-54

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 Pages 55-56

Vehicle Information Pages 57-67

6-A Additional LATCH Information
6-B How to Remove LATCH
6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats
6-D Vehicle Seat Belts

Accessories Page 68

Care & Cleaning Pages 69-73

8-A Cleaning Seat Pad
8-B Cleaning Buckle

1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual

This car seat is for children 4-30 lb (1.8-14 kg) and 30" (76 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:

• Is recommended by your vehicle owner's manual, and
  • Results in a secure installation of this car seat.

Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active front air bag.

Review section 6 of this manual AND your vehicle owner's manual.

Which Installation Method Should I Use?

This infant car seat base can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.

This infant car seat carrier can be installed in your vehicle using only the vehicle seat belt. LATCH is not available to install the carrier.

When Installing Base

LATCH System

LATCH consists of lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat.

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Review section 3-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner's manual.

Vehicle Seat Belt

There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt.

Review section 3-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner's manual.

When Installing Carrier

Vehicle Seat Belt

There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt.

Review section 3-D of this manual AND your vehicle owner's manual.

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. Review section 4-A.

Buckle Position

The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. Review section 4-B.

Harness Tightness

If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps, it is tight enough. Review section 4-C.

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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-E and 3.

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Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base

Review section 2-C.

Cannot Pinch Harness

Harness straps at or just below the child's shoulders.

Review section 4-C.

Chest Clip Even With Armpits

Review section 4-C.

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1-B Before You Begin

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.

Even if this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own, you must follow the detailed instructions in this instruction manual to ensure the steps below are performed correctly.

Register This Child Restraint

Please fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it in today or register online at www.gracobaby.com/carseatregistration.

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

3 Glenlake Parkway Atlanta, GA 30328

or call 1-800-345-4109

or register online at

www.gracobaby.com/carseatregistration

For recall information, call the U.S. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.

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.

Model Name

Model Number ____

Date of Manufacture ____

Date of Purchase ____

If You Need Help

In the U.S.A, please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts, use, or maintenance. When you contact us, please have your product's model number and date of manufacture ready so that we may help you efficiently. These numbers can be found on a sticker on the back side of your car seat.

For additional resources or to get your car seat checked by a child passenger safety technician, please visit the following web sites:

www.nhtsa.gov • www.seatcheck.org • www.safekids.org

Certification

This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles.

This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft.

Contact the airline for their specific polices.

Car Seat's Useful Life

STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 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.

Vehicle Seat Protection

Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel, or thin blanket under and behind car seat.

Warm Weather Use

Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather. To avoid burns, always check before putting child in car seat. 10

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.

!WARNING!

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.

If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and car seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child.

! Review your vehicle owner's manual for more information about air bags and car seat use.

! If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner's manual.

! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommend that children be rear-facing until age 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight rating for their seat.

! This child restraint must only be used with children weighing between 4-30 lb (1.8-14 kg).

! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.

! Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is properly routed as shown in this manual.

! Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat.

! If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely, read “Vehicle Seat Belts” section 6 and your vehicle owner’s manual.

! Always secure car seat with LATCH or a vehicle seat belt, even when unoccupied. In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers.

! DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts.

! If car seat is in a crash, it must be replaced. DO NOT use it again! A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death.
! DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.
! DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat. If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat, LATCH connectors must be stored.
! Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle.
! Rear-facing car seat must be properly leveled:

• Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.
• Too upright can result in breathing difficulties.

! Never attach two LATCH connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer.

! Do not use both the vehicle seat belt and LATCH strap at the same time when using the car seat rear-facing.

2 Features
2-A Car Seat Features

A Carry Handle

B Canopy

C Head Pillow (Select models)

D Handle Adjustment Buttons

E Rear-Facing Belt Path

(When Used Without Base)

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F Harness Release

Lever (Under Pad)

G Harness Adjustment

Strap

H Removable Base

I Harness Covers

(Select Models)

J Base Release Lever

K Car Seat

L Level to Ground Line

M Instruction Manual Storage (Under Base)

N Chest Clip

O Harness Straps

P Buckle Tongues

Q Buckle

R Buckle Strap

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2 Features

2 Features

A Base Release Lever

B Harness Strap Slots

C Locking Clip

D Harness Straps

E Buckle Metal Clip

F Splitter Plate

2 Features

G Car Seat Base Lock

H Base Rear-Facing Belt Path

I LATCH Strap

J Instruction Manual Storage (Under Base)

K LATCH Storage

L Base Recline Wedge

2 Features

2-B Remove Car Seat from Base

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1. 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

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2. Attaching Car Seat To Base

Align the locking bar at the front of the car seat with the locks in the base. Set car seat in the base. Push down on the front of the car seat. You will hear a "click" when it is locked.

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Pull up on the front corners of the seat to make sure it is locked.

2-D Adjusting Carry Handle

1. To Rotate Handle

Press the red 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.

Carry handle MUST be upright in position A when carrying.

Handle can be in any position when used in the vehicle.

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2 Features

2-E Recline the Base

2 Features

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1. Base Has 3 Recline Positions

Position 1 is the least reclined position.

Remove the base wedge.

For position 2, attach the base wedge with the label marked 2 facing up.

For position 3, attach the base wedge with the label marked 3 facing up.

If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the base, at the vehicle seat crease, until the level line is level with the ground.

2-F 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.

2 Features

According to accident statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat. The center of the back seat can be the safest during a possible side impact.

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▲WARNING!

NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.

In the event there is no back seat, review your vehicle owner's manual to see how to use your infant child restraint.

2-G Choosing LATCH or Seat Belts

This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. Review section 6 for additional information.

2-H What is LATCH?

LATCH consists of lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car seat. Lower anchors are used INSTEAD of the vehicle's seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle.

Review your vehicle's owner manual for exact location and use. Review section 6 for additional information.

Vehicle Seat Crease

Typical seat in a passenger vehicle. Other vehicle types may have different LATCH locations.

Vehicle Lower Anchor Points

3-A Rear-Facing Safe Use Checklist

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LATCH Strap

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Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

Rear-Facing: 4-30 lb (1.8-14 kg)

• Car seat MUST be rear-facing in the vehicle back seat.
  • Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-facing belt path, marked with a blue label.
  • Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not move at the belt path more than 1" (2.5 cm) from side to side and front to back.
• Check the level line to make sure the line is level with the ground.

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Facing

- Harness straps must be at or just below the top of child's shoulders and chest clip must be at armpit level.

Note: Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft. 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.

!WARNING!

NEVER place this child restraint

rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.

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Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt

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Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Without Base

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Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt Without Base

Facing

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3-B Install With Base Rear-Facing With LATCH Strap

Review your vehicle's owner manual for LATCH location and use.

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1. Remove LATCH Hooks from Storage Location Slide each LATCH hook out of the storage location.

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1. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path, Marked With a Blue Label

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Facing

3. Extend the LATCH Strap

Extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap.

4. 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. Center the base between the lower LATCH anchors.

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3 Rear Facing

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1. Check the Rear Facing Level Line

The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground.

To recline, review section 2-E.

1. Connect LATCH Hooks to Vehicle's Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.

2. Tighten the LATCH Strap

Press down firmly in the center of the base while tightening the LATCH strap.

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Facing

8. Test For Tightness

Grab the sides of the base where the LATCH strap 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.

9. Attach Car Seat to Base

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.

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Facing
3 Rear

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1. 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.

See section 4-C to secure your child.

3 Rear Facing

Is Everything Correct?

Base Does Not Move More Than 1" (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path

Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base

Car Seat Level to Ground

Cannot Pinch Harness

Chest Clip Even With Armpits

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3-C Install With Base Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt

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1. Store LATCH Straps

Hook the LATCH hooks into the holes on side of base as shown. Remove the slack.

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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.

3 Rear

Facing

1. Check the Rear Facing Level Line

The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground.

To recline, review section 2-E.

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Review your vehicle's owner manual for vehicle seat belt use

1. 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 lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.

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Facing

3 Rear

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5. 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. You will hear a “clicking” sound. Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked. If not, review your car’s owner manual and section 6-D.

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6. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt

Press down firmly in the center of the base. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor.

3 Rear

Facing

7. 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.

8. Attach Car Seat to Base

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.

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3 Rear

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1. 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.

See section 4-C to secure your child.

3 Rear Facing

Is Everything Correct?

Base Does Not Move More Than 1" (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path

Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base

Car Seat Level to Ground

Cannot Pinch Harness

Chest Clip Even With Armpits

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3-D Install Without Base Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt

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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. The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground.

If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the base, at the vehicle seat crease, until the level line is level with the ground.

3 Rear

Facing

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. You will hear a “clicking” sound. Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked. If not, review your car’s owner manual and section 6-D.

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3 Rear Facing

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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.

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5. Test For Tightness

Grab the sides of the car seat where the seat belt is and push and pull the car seat from side to side and front to back.

If the car seat moves less than 1" (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.

3 Rear

Facing

1. 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.

If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat, at the vehicle seat crease, until the level line is level with the ground.

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3 Rear Facing

Is Everything Correct?

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Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1" (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path

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Car Seat Level to Ground

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Cannot Pinch Harness

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Chest Clip Even With Armpits

3 Rear

Facing

4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child

Child
4 Securing

1. Loosen Harness Straps

Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.

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2. Release the Chest Clip

Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart.

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4 Securing

Child

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Avoid bulky or heavy clothing when it is cold out. Doing so will prevent the harness straps from tightening properly. If needed, place a blanket over the child after you have secured them.

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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.

5. Place Harness Straps Over Child's Shoulders

1. Check Harness Height

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Child
4 Securing

Harness Straps MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW the Child's Shoulders

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1. Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1" (2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat

4 Securing

Child

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1. To Change Harness Height Positions With harness straps loose, from the back of the car seat, remove the harness straps loops from the splitter plate.

2. Pull Harness Straps Out From the Front of Car Seat

3. Insert Harness Strap Into the New Location

Make sure harness straps are not twisted and are at the same height.

11. For Smaller Baby

If the child's shoulders are even with or just below the lowest 2 slots, use the upper loops on the harness straps.

Thread the upper harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are on top of the splitter plate and are completely on.

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4 Securing

Child

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12. For Larger Baby

If the child's shoulders are even with or just below the upper 2 slots, use the lower loops on the harness straps.

Thread the lower harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are completely on the splitter plate.

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.

1. 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.

From the front, pull buckle out of the pad an shell.

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4 Securing

Child

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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.

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.

1. Buckle the Chest Clip

You will hear a "click" when the chest clip is securely buckled attached.

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Child
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4 Securing

Child

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1. 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.

1. 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.

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.

1. Raise the Chest Clip to Child's Armpit Level
2. Check Tightness Tighten more if needed.

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4 Securing

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4 Securing
Child

4-D Removing Child

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1. Loosen Harness Straps

Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.

1. Release the Chest Clip

Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart.

1. Unbuckle Your Child

Press in on the red button and remove the buckle tongues. Remove Child from the seat.

5-A Carrier Use

!WARNING!

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. NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.

STRANGULATION HAZARD: Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle.

FALL HAZARD: Child's movements can move carrier. NEVER place carrier on counter tops, tables or any other elevated surfaces.

KEEP STRINGS AND CORDS AWAY FROM CHILD. Strings and cords can cause strangulation. DO NOT place carrier near windows where cords from blinds or drapes can strangle a child. DO NOT hang strings on or over the carrier. DO NOT attach strings to toys.

!WARNING!

NEVER place carrier in the seating area or across the top of a shopping carts. This can result in serious injury or death to your child.

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use

USE ONLY WITH STROLLERS THAT ARE PART OF THE GRACO CLICK CONNECT TRAVEL SYSTEM. Refer to the stroller owner's manual for details on how to attach the infant carrier to your stroller. 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 800-345-4109.

NEVER use a Graco infant carrier with any other manufacturer's strollers. This can result in serious injury or death.

6-A Additional LATCH Information

This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.

The LATCH system allows you to securely attach your car seat in your car without using the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better fit. All 2003 and newer model year vehicles are required to have a LATCH system, although some manufacturers began including LATCH earlier. Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the LATCH system.

Only use LATCH in seating positions recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. Review your vehicle owner's manual for more information.

6-B How to Remove LATCH

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1. Push Gray Button In While Pulling on LATCH Strap to Loosen

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1. Press and Hold LATCH Release Hinge

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1. Push Hook In, Lift Hook Up and Pull Out Away From Anchor Point

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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. With some vehicle seat belts, this is done with the latch plate; with other vehicle seat belts, this is done with the retractor.

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 belt with the silver tongue.

The crease where the vehicle seat back and seat bottom meet.

Identify Your Seat Belt Type

There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat:

Information

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Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 3 connections points.

Lap Only Seat Belt 2 connection points.

The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat:

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Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt

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Belts Forward of the Seat Crease
Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door

information

Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Installation

Always review your vehicle owner's manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts.

There are three types of retractors: ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor), ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor), and Switchable (ELR switch to ALR). To determine your type of retractor, follow these steps:

1. Slowly pull the belt out about halfway and stop.

2. Let the belt retract back several inches.

3. Try to slowly pull the belt out more. If the belt cannot be pulled any further, it is ALR, ready to install your car seat. If it can be pulled further, go to the next step.

4. Slowly pull the belt all the way out, and then allow it to retract several inches. You m clicking sounds.

5. Try to pull the belt all the way out again. If it cannot be pulled out, it is Switchable, ready to install your car seat. If it can still be pulled out freely, it is ELR. Review the following pages to properly install your infant car seat.

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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.

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. Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out to switch it to locking mode. Then, as you pull the vehicle seat belt tight, feed all the slack back into the retractor.

Grab the sides of the base or seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1" (2.5 cm).

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Note: With the vehicle seat belt in this locking mode, all the tension is upwards in the shoulder belt. This may start to tilt your car seat sideways. If this happens, use a locking clip instead of switching the retractor. See Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor.

Information

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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 buckle it in. Then, pull upwards on the shoulder belt so that the lap belt gets tight around the base or car seat.

Grab the sides of the base or seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1" (2.5 cm).

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Information

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. Then, as you pull the vehicle seat belt tight, feed all the slack back into the retractor.

Grab the sides of the base or seat at the belt path and slide side-to-side and front-to-back. The base or seat should not move more than 1" (2.5 cm).

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Information

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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.

Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Pull the vehicle seat belt tight. While pushing down on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. Unbuckle the belt without allowing it to slip.

Attach locking clip to lap and shoulder belts as shown.

Buckle belt. Check that lap belt does not move by pulling hard. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure.

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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 the tail of the belt so that the lap belt gets tight around the car seat.

Sewn On Latch Plate and ALR Retractor

Slowly pull the lap belt all the way out. Route the vehicle seat lap belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Then, pull the lap belt tight while feeding all the slack back into the retractor.

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Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1" (2.5 cm).

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Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1" (2.5 cm).

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Accessories

7-A Accessories (on select models)

!WARNING!

To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: Use body support with bottom 2 sets of harness slots only.

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Headrest Pillow

To remove, pull the headrest pillow out from behind the harness straps.

Body Pillow

To remove, pull the body pillow out from behind the harness straps.

Harness Covers

Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with the placement of the chest clip at armpit level. To remove, review section 4-A to unthread the harness system.

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8 Care

8-A Cleaning Seat Pad

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8 Care
& Clenaing

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1. Loosen Harness Straps
   Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.
2. Remove Harness Straps from Splitter Plate
3. Pull Harness Straps Out From the Front of Car Seat

4. Pull Harness Straps Out From the Front of Car Seat

5. Pull Out the 4 Plastic Flaps from Sides of Seat

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8 Care
& Clenaing

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1. Pull Pad Off Shell

2. Remove Canopy from Canopy Hoop

Slide the canopy to one side of the canopy hoop. From the center, pull the canopy hoop apart and remove canopy.

Machine wash pad and canopy in cold water 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.

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. Press the red button several times while in the water.

DO NOT SUBMERGE THE BUCKLE STRAP. DO NOT USE SOAPS, HOUSEHOLD DETERGENTS or LUBRICANTS.

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& Cleaning
8 Care

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 objects or debris that could prevent latching.

NOTES

Replacement Parts

To purchase parts or accessories in the United States, please contact us at the following:

www.gracobaby.com

or 1-800-345-4109

Store instruction manual in the slots on the bottom of the base where the instruction book icon is shown.

SNUGRIDE® 30

INFANT CAR SEAT

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PD287055B 9/14

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1-B Preliminar

Graco Children's Products, Inc.

Attn: Customer Service

3 Glenlake Parkway Atlanta, GA 30328

www.gracobaby.com/carseatregistration

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2 Características

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2 Características

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¡iADVERTENCIA!

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Correa del LATCH

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Line drawing of a car seatbelt with a red belt (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a car seatbelt with red belt, showing no text or symbols

Illustration of a mechanical component with a red belt inserted, no text or symbols present

Illustration of a hand holding a red belt buckle being inserted into a device (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a mechanical component with red arrows indicating force or movement, no text or symbols present

Illustration of hands adjusting a seatbelt with red arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a medical device with a red bandage on the chest (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a car seatbelt with a red tool inserted, showing the seat and handle (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a medical or surgical tool interacting with a bandage (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a hand using a belt switch to adjust the seat area in a car (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a car gear shift lever with red arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a car seatbelt with a red arrow indicating upward motion (no text or symbols)

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Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with a red arrow indicating a specific feature (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a hand holding a red belt buckle being inserted into a device (no text or symbols visible)

Line drawing of a car seat assembly (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a car seatbelt mechanism with red arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a car seatbelt buckle being adjusted for a hand (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a person using a red belt switch inside a car seatbelt (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a person using a red belt switch inside a vehicle seatbelt (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a car gear shift lever with red directional arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a car seatbelt with a red arrow indicating upward motion (no text or symbols)

Mechanical diagram showing a belt buckle with a red arrow indicating a specific point (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a hand using a tool to adjust or install a vehicle interior (no text or symbols visible)

Diagram of a car seatbelt with a red upward arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Mechanical component diagram showing a belt buckle and seat assembly (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a hand holding a small object, no text or symbols present

Anatomical illustration of a human pelvic region with no text or labels

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Medical illustration of a car seatbelt with a red arrow pointing to the seat area (no text or symbols present)

Medical illustration of a surgical procedure on a patient's neck, showing anatomical positioning and a red arrow indicating pressure point (no text or labels)

Illustration of a car seatbelt buckle being lifted, showing red belt and seat (no text or symbols)

Pure mechanical diagram showing a red component inserted into a curved structure (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand using a red belt to lift a car's seatbelt, with a red arrow indicating the direction (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a car seatbelt buckle being adjusted, showing red motion arrows (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a car interior with a hand holding a tool, showing red arrows indicating motion or force direction (no text or symbols present)

Diagram of a mechanical component with a red arrow indicating a specific point (no text or symbols present)

Medical illustration showing a surgical procedure on a patient's abdomen, with a red arrow indicating the location (no text or symbols present)

Medical illustration showing a hand performing a procedure with red arrows indicating pressure points (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a mechanical component with a knife inserted, showing no text or symbols

Hand holding a small object with a circular emblem, no visible text or symbols

Anatomical illustration of a human pelvic region with measurement lines (no text or labels)

Medical illustration showing a hand performing a procedure on abdominal organs with red arrows indicating movement (no text or labels)

Illustration of hands assembling a device with a circular component (no text or symbols visible)

Illustration of two hands performing a medical procedure with a red tool (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a baby sitting in the pelvic region with two adult pelvic bones visible (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a human torso with red highlighted areas indicating specific regions (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of hands adjusting a car seatbelt with a red ribbon (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand holding a red ribbon over a seated leg, with no visible text or symbols

Illustration of a hand cleaning a car with red arrows indicating cleaning steps (no text or symbols)

Pure diagram of a mechanical component with no visible text, numbers, or symbols

Medical illustration of pelvic anatomy with surgical hardware and a device (no text or labels)

Pure diagram of a mechanical or electrical component with no visible text, numbers, or symbols

Illustration of hands adjusting a seatbelt with a red arrow indicating the angle (no text or symbols present)

Diagram of a car seatbelt with red belt bands and black seats, no text or symbols present

Diagram of a mechanical component with two vertical bars and a red highlighted section (no text or symbols)

Anatomical illustration of a joint with a highlighted red area, likely indicating a specific region or area of interest (no text or labels present)

Diagram of a car seatbelt with a red arrow pointing to the seatbelt (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a hand using a red belt buckle to lift a seatbelt (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a person's seatbelt buckle with a red belt buckle and a hand adjusting the seat (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand holding a red object with an upward arrow, surrounded by mechanical components (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a human figure with red heart-shaped anatomy inside, no text or symbols present

Illustration of hands using red forceps to connect a small object into a mechanical component (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand holding a red bandage with arrows indicating force or movement (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand holding a red object with an arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand holding a red tool with a red arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a hand adjusting a wristwatch on a person's shoulder (no text or symbols)

Anatomical illustration of a human pelvic region with a red dashed line indicating a measurement or alignment (no text or labels present)

Simple line drawing of a hand holding a small object, no text or symbols present

Line drawing of hands holding a device with a circular component and a red highlight (no text or symbols)

Illustration of hands using a red clamp device to connect two objects (no text or symbols present)

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Illustration of a person adjusting a seatbelt with red arrows indicating fastening (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a hand using a belt switch to interact with a tool, showing a red upward arrow (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand holding a wristband with a red arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a red curved pipe or tube mounted on a cylindrical structure, with no visible text or symbols.

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Line drawing of a car seat with red cable connectors (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a car seat with red belt clips (no text or symbols)

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Diagram of a car seatbelt with red diagonal lines indicating no movement or force (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a car seat with a red diagonal line indicating no change, enclosed in a circle (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a laptop with no text or symbols, enclosed in a circle (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

Illustration of a hand holding a red tool with a curved blade, no text or symbols present

Diagram showing two curved lines with red arrows indicating direction, no text or symbols present

Illustration of a car seatbelt switch mechanism showing two scenarios with red arrows indicating force or pressure points (no text or symbols present)

Line drawing of a buckle buckle with light rays indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a person's seatbelt being lifted, showing red belt and arrow (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing a vehicle with red directional arrows indicating speed or motion (no text or symbols)

Illustration showing two steps of a car seatbelt buckle being lifted, with red arrows indicating the motion direction (no text or symbols present)

Diagram showing a curved object with two red arrows indicating direction, no text or symbols present

Abstract geometric line pattern with interlocking loops (no text or symbols)

Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor

Simple line drawing of a device with a red arrow pointing to the left side (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a cable or connector with no text or symbols

The image contains no text.

Accessories

Illustration of a baby's seatbelt with a red bandage and black straps (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a child's seat with seatbelt and seatbelt buckle (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a car seatbelt with two red belt bands, showing seat structure and seatbelt (no text or symbols)

Illustration of hands adjusting a car seatbelt with a red ribbon (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand holding a red ribbon over a seated leg, with no visible text or symbols

Illustration of a hand holding a small object with a red arrow indicating motion or force (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a car seatbelt with red arrows indicating directional movement or force (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a hand holding a tool near a car's seat, with a red arrow indicating the movement direction (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a hand pressing down on a red shaded object inside a vehicle's seat (no text or symbols)

Illustration of hands holding a red object over a vehicle (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a car seatbelt with a red arrow pointing to the seat area (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand adjusting a red belt buckle (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a hand pressing a red square object into a glass (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand holding a small red button with red curved arrows indicating rotation (no text or symbols)