Premier SnugRide SnugFit 35 XT - Car seat GRACO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Infant Car Seat
Brand	Graco
Model	Premier SnugRide SnugFit 35 XT
Weight Capacity	4 to 35 lbs (1.8 to 15.9 kg)
Height Limit	Up to 32 inches (81 cm)
Orientation	Rear-facing only
Harness Type	5-point harness with no-rethread design
Installation Method	Vehicle seat belt or LATCH with base
Base Features	SnugLock technology, level indicator, one-hand adjustment
Safety Standards	Meets or exceeds FMVSS 213
Side Impact Protection	Graco ProtectPlus Engineered with reinforced steel frame and energy-absorbing foam
Canopy	Multi-position retractable canopy with UPF 50+
Carrier Weight	Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) without base
Base Weight	Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
Overall Dimensions (Carrier)	27 x 18 x 15 inches (69 x 46 x 38 cm)
Overall Dimensions (Base)	15 x 12 x 6 inches (38 x 30 x 15 cm)
Compatibility	Works with Graco Click Connect strollers
Cleaning Instructions	Remove cover and pad, machine wash cold, air dry; wipe harness and shell with damp cloth
Expiration	7 years from date of manufacture
Warranty	1-year limited warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - Premier SnugRide SnugFit 35 XT GRACO

What is the weight and height limit for the Graco Premier SnugRide SnugFit 35 XT?

The seat is rear-facing only and accommodates infants from 4 to 35 lbs (1.8-15.9 kg) and up to 32 inches (81 cm) tall. Always ensure your child fits within these limits.

How do I install the car seat base correctly?

Use the SnugLock technology for a tight fit. Place the base on the vehicle seat, adjust the level indicator, and secure with either the LATCH system or the vehicle seat belt. Push down firmly and tighten until the base does not move more than 1 inch side-to-side.

Can I use this car seat without the base?

Yes, the carrier can be installed without the base using the vehicle seat belt. Follow the instructions in the manual for proper belt routing and locking.

What is the expiration date of the car seat?

The Graco Premier SnugRide SnugFit 35 XT expires 7 years from the date of manufacture. You can find the manufacture date on a sticker on the shell or base.

How do I clean the car seat fabric?

Remove the seat pad and canopy. Machine wash them on cold cycle and air dry. Do not bleach. Wipe the harness straps and plastic shell with a mild soap and water. Avoid submerging the harness in water.

Is the car seat compatible with Graco strollers?

Yes, it clicks securely into Graco Click Connect strollers, creating a convenient travel system. Check your stroller manual for compatibility.

What safety certifications does this car seat have?

It meets or exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and includes Graco's ProtectPlus Engineered safety package with side-impact protection.

How do I adjust the harness height without rethreading?

The no-rethread design allows you to adjust the harness height by simply moving the headrest up or down. You do not need to remove and rethread the straps.

Can I use this car seat for a newborn?

Yes, the seat is designed for newborns weighing at least 4 lbs. The infant insert provides extra support for smaller babies. Ensure the harness straps are at or below the baby's shoulders.

What should I do if the car seat was in a vehicle during a moderate or severe crash?

Graco recommends replacing the car seat after any moderate or severe crash. A crash is considered moderate if it caused significant damage to the vehicle or if the vehicle was towed. Even if no damage is visible, the seat may have compromised integrity.

USER MANUAL Premier SnugRide SnugFit 35 XT GRACO

SNUGRIDE® SNUGFIT™ 35 XT

INFANT CAR SEAT

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.

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Important Pages 4-13

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

Features Pages 14-25

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 To Open the Canopy
2-F Recline the Base
2-G Privacy Drape
2-H Storage Pocket
2-I Choosing Vehicle Seat Location
2-J Choosing Lower Anchor Attachment or Seat Belt
2-K What Is Lower Anchor Attachment

Rear-Facing Use Pages 26-48

3-A Rear-Facing Checklist
3-B Install With Base With Lower Anchor Attachment
3-C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt
3-D Install Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt

Securing Child Pages 49-58

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 59-60

Vehicle Information Pages 61-71

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

Accessories Pages 72-73

Care & Cleaning Pages 74-79

8-A Cleaning Seat Pad
8-B Cleaning Buckle
8-C Cleaning Harness and Lower Anchor Attachment

1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual

This car seat is for children 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg) and 32" (81 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 lower anchor attachment 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. lower anchor attachment is not available to install the carrier.

When Installing Base

Lower Anchor Attachment System

Lower anchor attachment 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.

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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.

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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-F 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

P.O. Box 169, Elverson, PA 19520-9901

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 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.

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.

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.

! 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 have higher rear-facing limits that will allow children to ride rear-facing longer after outgrowing their infant car seat. Be sure to check your local and state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations, for car seat usage.*
! This child restraint must only be used with children weighing between 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg).
! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.
! Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or lower anchor attachment 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-D and your vehicle owner’s manual.
! Always secure car seat with lower anchor attachment 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 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.
! DO NOT remove lower anchor attachment system from car seat. If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat, lower anchor attachment 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 lower anchor attachment connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer.

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

2 Features

2-A Car Seat Features

A B C D E F G J H G I L K M N H Harness Release Lever (Under Pad)

A Handle Adjustment Button

B Carry Handle

C Canopy

D Headrest Adjustment Lever

E Body Support

F Headrest

G Fuss-Free Buckle

Storage Pockets

H Harness Release Lever (Under Pad)

I Harness Adjustment Strap

JHarnessCovers

K Removable Base

L Storage Pocket

M Privacy Drape

N Rear-Facing Belt Path

(When Used Without Base)

C O Q K P R

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O Car Seat Shell
P Base Release Lever
Q Level Indicator

RInstructionManual and Lower Anchor Attachment Storage

S Harness Straps
T Chest Clip
U Buckle Tongues
V Buckle
W Buckle Strap

T U W S V

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A B C

A Base Release Lever

B Harness Straps

C Buckle Metal Clip

D E F G H

2 Features

D Car Seat Base Lock

ESnugLock ® Lock-Off

FSnugLock ^® Lock-Off Release Lever

GLevelIndicator

HInstructionManual and Lower Anchor Attachment Storage

I Anti-Rebound Bar

J Base Recline Lever

K Base Recline Foot

I J K

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2-B Remove Car Seat from Base

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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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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.

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 handle adjustment button at the top of the handle and rotate the handle. When moving from position A, handle will stop at position B. Release and push the button again to rotate the handle from position "B" to position "C" or "D". MAKE SURE handle locks into position "A" 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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A B C D

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2-E To Open the Canopy (On Select Models)

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To Open the Canopy (On Select Models)

Undo the zipper and rotate the canopy forward.

2-F Recline the Base

2 Features

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Base Has 5 Recline Positions

Squeeze the base recline lever and lift the base to extend the foot.

Squeeze the base recline lever and lower the base to retract the foot.

Check the level indicator for appropriate install. (See Next Page)

When the foot is completely extended and the level indicator is not correct for your child's age, you may raise the foot and place a rolled towel under the foot until the indicator shows correctly.

When Reading 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+ months in age.
• If the bubble is entirely under the dark blue line, the restraint is level for a child 3+ months in age.
• If the bubble is not completely under the blue lines, the child restraint is NOT level. You must adjust your recline position.

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2 Features

2-G Privacy Drape

2 Features

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To Extend the Privacy Drape

From inside the canopy, open the storage flap and pull out the Privacy Drape fabric from the canopy.

Stretch the Privacy Drape fabric over the car seat and around the lower edge of the seat to secure it in place.

The Privacy Drape fabric must be stored when not in use. Open the storage flap and make sure to fully insert all of the fabric inside the storage flap.

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2-H Storage Pocket

To Open the Storage Pocket

Undo the zipper on the pocket.

Make sure to keep the storage pocket zipper closed when the car seat is in use.

WARNING! Never put sharp, pointed, or square edge items in the storage pocket.

Maximum total weight inside the storage pocket should be limited to no more than 1 lb (0.4 kg).

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2-I 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, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. 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-J Choosing Lower Anchor Attachment or Seat Belt

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. Review section 6 for additional information.

2-K What is Lower Anchor Attachment?

Lower anchor attachment 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.

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Vehicle Seat Crease

Typical seat in a passenger vehicle. Other vehicle types may have different lower anchor attachment locations.

Vehicle Lower Anchor

3-A Rear-Facing Checklist

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Lower Anchor Attachment Strap

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Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

3 Rear Facing

Rear-Facing: 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg) 32"

(81 cm) or less

• Car seat MUST be rear-facing in the vehicle back seat.
- Make sure lower anchor attachment 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.
• Make sure to check the level indicator or level line for proper recline.
- Harness straps must be at or just below the top of child's shoulders and chest clip must be at armpit level.
• Make sure base is a minimum of 80% on vehicle seat.

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 have higher rear-facing limits that will allow children to ride rear-facing longer after outgrowing their infant car seat. Be sure to check your local and state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations, for car seat usage.

!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

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3-B Install With Base With Lower Anchor Attachment

Review your vehicle owner's manual for lower anchor attachment location and use.

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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 anti-rebound bar touches the vehicle seat back. Center the base between the lower lower anchor attachment anchors.

If allowed by your Vehicle Owner's Manual, the center seating position may be used if the anchor spacing is 11" (28 cm) or greater.

3 Rear Facing

2. Remove the Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors from Storage Location

Open the lower anchor attachment storage door and pull out the lower anchor attachment strap.

Close the Door.

3. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off

Push in the release lever and open the lock-off.

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3 Rear Facing

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1. Route the Lower Anchor Attachment Strap through the Rear-Facing Belt Path, Marked With a Blue Outlined Label

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1. Make sure the strap is threaded above the notches near the lock-off.

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1. 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.

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7. Check the Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be on level ground.

To recline, review section 2-F.

8. Connect Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors to Vehicle's Lower Lower Anchor Attachment Anchors

Lower anchor attachment strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.

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3 Rear Facing

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CLICK!

9. 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 remove all the slack.

Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.

10. Close the SnugLock® Lock-Off

Shut the lock-off on top of the lower anchor attachment strap.

Close the lock-off until you hear a "Click".

3 Rear Facing

!WARNING!

Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.

11. Test For Tightness

Grab the sides of the base at the belt path, 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.

12. 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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CLICK!

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13. Check the Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be level with the ground.

Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint.

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

With Vehicle On Level Ground, Check the Level Indicator

Cannot Pinch Harness

Chest Clip Even With Armpits

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3 Rear Facing

3-C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt

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1. Store Lower Anchor Attachment Strap

Open the storage door and insert the lower anchor attachment strap as shown.

Close the storage door.

2. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle

Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the anti-rebound bar touches the vehicle seat back.

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3. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off

Push in the release lever and open the lock-off.

4. Check the Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. To recline, review section 2-F.

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5. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt

Thread the lap portion of 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.

6. Make sure the strap is threaded above the notches near the lock-off.

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

7. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt

Press down firmly on the top of the base while pulling on the shoulder belt to remove the slack.

Do not pull on the strap with excessive force.

8. Close the SnugLock® Lock-Off

Push down on the arm until the you hear the latch click.

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CLICK!

!WARNING!

Keep hands away from the lock-off area when closing the lock-off.

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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.

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10. 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.

CLICK!

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11. Check the Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be on level ground.

Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint.

See section 4-C to secure your child.

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Is Everything Correct?

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

Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base

With Vehicle On Level Ground, Check the Level Indicator

Cannot Pinch Harness

Chest Clip Even With Armpits

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3-D Install Without Base 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.

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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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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.

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6. 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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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

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4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child

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1. Loosen Harness Straps

Push the harness release button 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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3. Unbuckle the Buckle

Press the red button and pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps off to the sides.

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4. Store the Buckle Tongues

Place buckle tongues in the fuss-free buckle storage pockets.

5. Place Your Child in the Seat

Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back.

!WARNING!

WARNING! In cold weather, do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing

them in the car seat. Bulky clothing can prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly. To keep child warm, buckle your child in the car seat and place a blanket around the child or place the child's coat on backwards after buckling in.

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6. Place Harness Straps Over Child's Shoulders

7. Check Harness Height

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

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

To Change Harness Height:

Remove child from child restraint and loosen the harness straps.

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1" (2.5 cm)

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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.

4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child

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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.

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

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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.

To Shorten Buckle for Low Birth Weight Infants:

(Minimum weight is 4 lb (1.8 kg)):

When crotch strap clip is in rear crotch slot, insert clip into front crotch slot in seat but not through seat pad.

Crotch strap clip should remain flat against seat.

4-C Securing Child in Car Seat

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1. Place Harness Straps Over Child's Shoulders

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1. 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.

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1. Buckle the Chest Clip

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

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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, 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-D Removing Child

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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.

3. 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!

Fall Hazard:

The carrier can fall from a shopping cart. Do not use on a shopping cart.

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USE ONLY WITH STROLLERS WITH THE GRACO CLICK CONNECT LOGO.

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 1-800-345-4109.

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

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6-A Additional Lower Anchor Attachment Information

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.

The lower anchor attachment 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 lower anchor attachment system, although some manufacturers began including lower anchor attachment earlier. Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the lower anchor attachment system.

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

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6-B How to Remove Lower Anchor Attachment

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1. Push Gray Button In While Pulling on Lower Anchor Attachment Strap to Loosen

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1. Press and Hold Lower Anchor Attachment Release Button

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1. Pull 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.

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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.

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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.

Seat Crease

Seat Crease

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:

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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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Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door

Belts Forward of the Seat Crease

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Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit. Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals.

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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 may hear some 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.

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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 when rear-facing. If this happens, use a locking clip instead of switching the retractor. See Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor.

Note: When using the base, you do not need to switch the retractor. The lock-off locks the seat belt.

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Note: When using the base, remove all the slack from the seat belt. The lock-off locks the seat belt.

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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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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1" (2.5 cm)

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.

To obtain a locking clip call 1-800-345-4109.

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.

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: The body support can ONLY be used for infants 12 lb (5 kg) or less.

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Body Support

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

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Harness Covers

Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with the placement of the chest clip at armpit level.

If your model does not include a body support, you can use a rolled towel as shown.

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8-A Cleaning Seat Pad

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1. Remove Canopy

Undo the snaps on the sides of the canopy from the seat pad.

Push the release button on the canopy arm while pulling on the canopy to remove.

Repeat on the other side.

Undo the fastening strips under the rear of the canopy.

2. Headrest Pad

Pull out from around harness straps and pull pad away from headrest.

3. Seat Pad Snaps

Unfasten the 4 snaps on the seat pad.

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

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1. 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. Be sure zipper is closed when washing the canopy.

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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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.

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.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109.

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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 storage compartment where the instruction book icon is shown.