NWL0000814217A 7/18 www.gracobaby.com 4EVER® DLX 4-IN-1 CAR SEAT 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.
1 Important 1-A 1-B 1-C 1-D Pages 6-27 Quick Guide to Your Manual Welcome to the Graco Family Right Mode of Use Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Car Seat’s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use 1-E Safety Warnings 2 Features Pages 28-33 2
Rear-Facing Pages 34-46 3-A Rear-Facing Use 3-B Install Rear-Facing with InRightTM LATCH 3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward-Facing Pages 47-64 4-A Forward-Facing Use 4-B Install Forward-Facing with InRightTM LATCH 4-C Install Forward-Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 3
5 Booster Pages 65-80 5-A Booster Use 5-B Install Highback Booster 5-C Install Backless Booster 6 Securing Child Pages 81-97 6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 6-B Securing Child Highback Booster 6-C Securing Child Backless Booster 7 Moving the InRightTM LATCH Strap 4 Pages 98-101
8 Accessories Page 102 9 Vehicle Information 9-A 9-B 9-C 9-D Pages 103-113 How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location Vehicle Seat Belts 10 Care & Cleaning 10-A Cleaning RapidRemoveTM Seat Pad 10-B Cleaning the Buckle 10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps 5 Pages 114-117
1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children: Rear-Facing: 4-40 lb (1.8-18 kg) Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) Highback Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) Backless Booster: 40-120 lb (18.1-54 kg) • Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST be rear-facing. Review section 1-C for more information. Note: Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft.
kg) kg) Move the fabric aside and align the tab behind the cup holder with the slot in the seat. Align the tab on the bottom of the cup holder with the hole in the seat. Use both hands to push down hard on the cup holder. You will hear a “Click” when they are secured in place.
Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? The best seating location for this car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and • Results in a secure installation of this car seat. Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed, so be sure to check your vehicle owner’s manual for available seating positions, if any.
According to crash 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. Which Installation Method Should I Use? This car seat 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 IN THE 5-POINT HARNESS MODE.
What is LATCH? LATCH consists of lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are builtin 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. Top tethers are used IN ADDITION to the lower anchors OR the vehicle’s seat belt to secure a forward-facing car seat to the vehicle. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for exact location and use. Typical seat in a passenger vehicle.
When Installing Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing LATCH System LATCH consists of lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat. Review section 3-B, 4-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual before installing. r s H 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, 4-C and 9 of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual before installing.
When Installing As a Booster Vehicle Seat Belt Only use the Lap/Shoulder seat belt configuration. Review section 5-B, 5-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3,4 and 5 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. For Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Rear-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders. Review section 6. Harness Height, Forward-Facing (B) Harness straps at or just above the child’s shoulders.
For Booster, You Need to Adjust: Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Only Position Lap Belt Lap belt must go behind armrest and lie low across your child’s hips and thighs. Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder belt lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder.
Did You Do Everything Correctly? Rear-Facing Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (A) Review section 3 Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone (B) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders (C) Review section 6.
Forward-Facing Use the top tether strap when A using forward-facing (A) When used properly, the top tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. Review section 4 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.
Booster Never Use Lap Belt Only Review section 6 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 6 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders Review section 6 17
1-B Welcome to the Graco Family! Your child’s safety depends on you. No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. 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.
1-C Right Mode of Use 40 lb 4 lb 22 lb (18 kg) (1.8 kg) (10 kg) Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness Must be 49” (125 cm) or less: 4-22 lb (1.8-10 kg) less than 1 year old MUST be rear-facing. 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) SHOULD be rear-facing.* 65 lb (30 kg) 120 lb (54 kg) Forward-Facing with 5-Point Harness Must be 49” (125 cm) or less: 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) can sit upright unassisted CAN be forward-facing. 40-65 lb (18-30 kg) SHOULD be forward-facing.
1-D Before You Begin 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.
age For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture and purchase date of this car seat on the 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.
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. Use only on forwardfacing aircraft seats. Follow the instructions for vehicle installation. For rear-facing installation, see section 3-C and 9-D Lap Belt Installation. For forward-facing installation, see section 4-C and 9-D Lap Belt Installation, but do not use top tether.
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-E 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.
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.
! 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 9-D 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. ! If car seat is in a crash, it must be replaced.
! 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.
2-A Car Seat Features A B 2 Features C D E H I F G N J K L M 28
O 2 Features A Headrest/Harness Adjustment Lever B Headrest C Infant Head Support D Booster Shoulder Belt Guide E Infant Body Support F Harness Covers G Harness Straps H Chest Clip I Buckle J Harness Release Lever (under flap) K Harness Adjustment Strap L Recline Handle M Seat Base N Cup Holder O Belt Lock-Off (under seat back pad) 29
2 Features A B C E D F H G 30
A B C D E F G 2 Features Level Indicator Top Tether Strap Forward-Facing Belt Path Rear-Facing Belt Path Booster Lap Belt Path InRight™ LATCH Strap Rear-Facing InRight™ LATCH Strap Storage (under seat) H Recline Position Indicator 31
2 Features A A B B C 32
A Top Tether Strap Storage B Forward-Facing InRight™ LATCH Strap Storage C Instruction Manual Storage 2 Features 33
3-A Rear-Facing Use Rear-Facing: 4-40 lb (1.8-18 kg) and whose head is at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment handle* 3 Rear Facing LATCH Strap Vehicle Seat Lap/ Shoulder Belt • Infants who weigh less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST be rear-facing. • Place car seat 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.
• Harness straps need to be even with or just below the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level. • Recheck the level indicator with child in seat. • The AAP and NHTSA recommend that children ride rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear facing height or weight rating for their car seat. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 40 lb (18 kg).
3-B I nstall Rear-Facing with InRightTM LATCH 3. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco® 4EVER® DLX car seat product page to view installation videos. 1. Store Top Tether Strap Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on either side of the car seat. 3 Rear Facing 2. Remove InRightTM LATCH from Storage Location Push in on the red buttons on the InRightTM LATCH connectors and remove from storage position. 36 4.
3. M ake Sure LATCH Strap is in the Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label If not, See section 7 to move LATCH strap. 4. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in 1st, 2nd or 3rd recline position.
5. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. 6. Extend the InRight™ LATCH Strap For easier installation, extend the InRight™ LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. 3 Rear Facing 7.
8. Attach InRight™ LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors LATCH strap should lie flat and not be twisted. LATCH can only be used if the vehicle anchor spacing is 11” (28 cm) from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of the other LATCH anchor. Make sure that the red button faces away from the car seat and the arrows are pointing up. The InRightTM LATCH strap should not be twisted.
9. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown. 10. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 3 Rear Facing 11. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat.
at he nd e e Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 41 3 Rear Facing .
3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Make Sure the LATCH Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label To move the InRightTM LATCH strap, review section 7. 2. Store Top Tether and LATCH 3 Rear Facing Attach tether hook and LATCH connectors to the plastic bars as shown.
3. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in 1st, 2nd or 3rd recline position. he w 4. P lace Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place rear-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. 5. Check the Level Indicator 3 Rear Facing Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat. The bubble must be completely within the blue zone.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 6. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the rearfacing belt path (marked with a blue label) and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. Note: It may be easier to route the vehicle seat belt by lifting seat pad up to expose the belt path.
8. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. ) be e the of n t . Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-toside and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. 10. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Check the level indicator on the car seat.
Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.
4-A Forward-Facing Use • For children 40 lb or less (18 kg), MUST use recline position 4 or 5. For children over 40 lb (18.1 kg) you MUST use recline position 6. • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward-facing belt path marked with a orange label. • Install this car seat tightly in your vehicle. Car seat should not move at the forward-facing belt path more than 1” (2.5 cm) from side to side, front to back.
4 Forward Facing Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt with Top Tether Strap • T he AAP and NHTSA recommend that children ride rear facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their seat, and when forward-facing, children should use the built-in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward-facing weight or height for their car seat.
1. R emove InRightTM LATCH from Storage Location Push in on the red buttons on the InRightTM LATCH connectors and remove from storage position. 2. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label To move the LATCH strap, review section 7.
4 Forward Facing 3. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. 4. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in 4th, 5th or 6th recline position. For children 40 lb or less (18 kg), MUST use recline position 4 or 5. For children over 40 lb (18.1 kg), MUST use recline position 6.
ST T Place forward-facing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. 4 Forward Facing car 5. P lace Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle 6. Extend the LATCH Strap For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling on the strap. 7.
4 Forward Facing LATCH can only be used if the vehicle anchor spacing is 11” (28 cm) from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of the other LATCH anchor. Make sure that the red button faces away from the car seat and the arrows are pointing up. The InRightTM LATCH strap should not be twisted. 9. 10 Rem 8. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path as shown.
er Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 4 Forward Facing ou 9. A ttach Top Tether Strap 10. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 11. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is and slide the car seat sideto-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. See section 6-A to secure your child.
4 Forward Facing Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 54 1.
Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco® 4EVER® DLX car seat product page to view installation videos. 1. S tore InRightTM LATCH Attach InRightTM LATCH connectors to the plastic bars as shown. 2. U nhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
4 Forward Facing 3. Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80% on Vehicle Seat. 4. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in 4th, 5th or 6th recline position. For children 40 lb or less (18 kg), MUST use recline position 4 or 5. For children over 40 lb (18.1 kg), MUST use recline position 6.
n Using With the Belt Lock-Off: 5. Expose the Belt Lock-Off B 4 Forward Facing A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle.
E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the 4 Forward Facing way. F. Undo the 2 lower snaps. 6. Open the Belt Lock-Off Hold the upper (red) latch in position, then flip down the lower (gray) tab. Release the upper latch.
e Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with an orange label), through the lock-off, and out the other side. Buckle the seat belt. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. n 59 4 Forward Facing 7.
4 Forward Facing 8. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten. When the belt is tight, close and lock the lock-off on top of the vehicle seat belt. *Make sure the lap and shoulder belt are both routed under the lock-off. 9. Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with an orange label) and out the other side. Buckle the seat belt. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted. 6. 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.
4 Forward Facing 7. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. After step 7, continue with step 10 on the next page.
10. A ttach Top Tether Strap 11. Tighten the Top Tether Strap Push the car seat back while tightening the top tether strap to remove all the slack. 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side-to-side and front-to-back. If the seat moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough. See section 6-A to secure your child. 63 4 Forward Facing Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach.
4 Forward Facing Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders.
e Highback Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) 43-57”. (110.1-145 cm) at least 4 years old* Backless Booster: 40-120 lb (18.1-54 kg) 43-57”. (110.1-145 cm) at least 4 years old* • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure vehicle seat’s lap belt is adjusted snugly and lays low on the child’s hip and is routed behind the armrest in the booster’s belt path marked with green label. • Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child and MUST NOT be twisted.
5 Booster Never Use a Vehicle Lap-Only Belt Across Front of Child •N ever use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child. •D O NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the child’s arm or back. •D O NOT allow child to slouch or slide down in the booster seat. •D O NOT position vehicle belt over top of armrests. • Vehicle’s seat headrest SHOULD NOT create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat. • The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat.
f e he sts. gap the until 1. S tore The Harness System A A. Loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible. B. R aise the headrest to the highest position. B C. U nbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap D.
E E. Unsnap Pad and Expose Seat Back F F. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way. Undo the 2 snaps in the headrest pad. 5 Booster G H. G. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad Undo the 2 lower snaps. 68 I. O J.
H. P ull Bottom Seat Pad Back To Expose the Plastic Shell H I. Open the Harness Storage Door I J 69 5 Booster J.
5 Booster K K. Store Buckle inside the groove in the car seat shell as shown L L. Replace Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child.
2. Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in the 6th recline position. Place forward-facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap/shoulder seat belt. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 71 5 Booster 3.
5 Booster Graco allows the securing of the car seat with InRightTM LATCH in the booster mode, only if the vehicle manufacturer allows it. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt. LATCH can be used in the booster mode regardless of the weight of the child up to 100 lb (45 kg). Verify the following before using LATCH in the booster mode: •The InRightTM LATCH connectors DO NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles.
5. U nhook Top Tether Strap From Storage Location and Lay it in the Seat 5 Booster s 6. A ttach InRightTM LATCH Connector to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors LATCH strap should not be twisted.
5 Booster LATCH can only be used if the vehicle anchor spacing is 11” (28 cm) from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of the other LATCH anchor. Make sure that the red button faces away from the car seat and the arrows are pointing up. The InRightTM LATCH strap should not be twisted. 8. 9. 10. 7.
8. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 9. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. See section 6-B to secure your child. 75 5 Booster 10.
5-C Install Backless Booster 3. 1. Remove the Seat Back by First Loosening the Harness Straps 5 Booster Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap. 2. Remove Harness Straps from Splitter Plate 76 4.
3. M ake Sure LATCH Straps are in the Forward-Facing Belt Path and in the Stored Position See section 7 to change positions. Unsnap seat pad and expose the bottom of seat base. 77 5 Booster 4.
5. Lift the Red Backrest Lock Up 7. With the car seat in the 6th recline position, lift the red backrest locks up and slide together. 5 Booster 8. 6. Remove Seat Back from Seat Base Push the seat back up and lift out of base. To replace the seat back, reverse steps 4 though 6. 78 9.
7. Relock the Red Backrest Locks Make sure they are both flat and locked into place 8. Store Splitter Plate 9. Store Buckle Strap 79 5 Booster Pull the harness adjustment strap all the way out and then store the splitter plate.
10. Attach Base Pad to the Back of Base 5 Booster Attach the elastic straps onto base as shown. 11. Place the Booster Seat ForwardFacing in the Back Seat of Vehicle Place forward-facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap/shoulder seat belt. The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. See section 6-C to secure your child.
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. 6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 1. Loosen Harness Straps (A) Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip.
2. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. 3. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders and Buckle 6 Securing Child You will hear a “click” when buckle tongues are securely attached. Pull up on each buckle tongue to make sure it is securely attached.
4. B e Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height Rear-Facing: Harness straps must be at or just below the child’s shoulders and top of head must be at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest/harness adjustment handle. Forward-Facing: Harness straps must be at or just above the child’s shoulders and top of child’s ears must be below top of headrest. Remove the head and body supports. 5.
6. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child. 7. To Adjust Buckle Strap Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell. 6 Securing Child 8. Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell and Pad From the top of the car seat, pull the buckle out.
9. Insert Metal Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through. 10. P ull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured Rear-Facing: Make sure the LATCH strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and in behind when in the outter-most position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted. A B strap is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not twisted.
11. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled. 12. Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist 6 Securing Child Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down. Do this to both sides.
ip 13. T ighten 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. nd ng es. 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.
14. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 15. Check Tightness Again, Tighten More if Needed 1. 6 Securing Child 2.
6-B Securing Child Highback Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Place Child In Seat Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the booster seat. 2.
3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests. 6 Securing Child Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips. Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulders, between the neck and edge of shoulder. The belt guides should be even with or just above the shoulders.
Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs 91 6 Securing Child Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders
6-C Securing Child Backless Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Place Child In Seat Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat. 6 Securing Child 2. Ears Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest.
r 3. B uckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips. 93 6 Securing Child Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child’s shoulders, between the neck and edge of shoulder. You may need to use the belt positioning clip to help get a good fit.
Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only 6 Securing Child Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders 94
Using Belt Positioning Clip 1. M ake Sure Vehicle’s Seat Shoulder Belt Lays in the Red Zone As Shown If the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt lays outside this zone, you MUST use the belt positioning clip. 2. Attach Belt Positioning Clip Insert the loop end of the strap through the same slot as the harness adjustment strap as shown.
3. Push Clip and Strap Through Loop 4. Pull to Tighten Strap 5. Push Clip Through Slot In Pad 6 Securing Child 6.
7. Place Child in Seat, Buckle Child In Seat and Attach Belt Positioning Clip With child’s back flat against the back of the vehicle seat, buckle child in. Then slide the clip onto the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt as shown. 8. A djust the Belt Positioning Clip to Fit Your Child Lengthen Shorten Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown. 97 6 Securing Child Clip should fit right at the top of shoulder as shown.
7 Moving LATCH 7-A Moving the InRightTM LATCH Strap B 1. For Ease of Moving the LATCH Strap A. Loosen the harness straps. B. Raise the headrest to the highest position. C. Unbuckle the chest clip. D. Unbuckle the buckle.
p 2. U nsnap Bottom Seat Pad to Expose the LATCH Strap 7 Moving LATCH ap 3. P ull InRightTM LATCH Connectors Out of the Belt Path Openings into the Center of the Car Seat 4. S lide Entire LATCH Strap Along Bar to the Desired Belt Path Openings Rear-Facing: Slide LATCH strap along bar to the front of the seat. Forward-Facing: Slide the LATCH strap up along bar to the top.
7 Moving LATCH 5. Push the InRightTM LATCH Connectors Out Through the Desired Belt Path Openings on Each Side of Car Seat Rear-Facing: RearFacing ForwardFacing Make sure the LATCH strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the innermost position (A), and in behind when in the outter-most position (B) and that it is flat and is not twisted. A Forward-Facing: Make sure the LATCH strap is routed behind the harness strap, is flat, and is not twisted.
ed of 6. Replace Seat Pad 7 Moving LATCH is 7.
8-A Accessories (on select models) Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove. 8 Accessories Body Support Use only in the rear-facing mode. Body support must be used if shoulders are below the lowest harness setting. Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child. Head Support Use only in the rear-facing mode. To adjust the support, pull up until desired height.
9-A H ow to Remove LATCH and Top Tether LATCH To remove the InRightTM LATCH connectors from the lower anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off. Top Tether To remove, lift up on the tether lock to release the tension. Press in on the hook’s spring. Push tether hook in, then lift up and pull away from tether anchor.
9-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle’s owner manual for Seating Locations The best seating location for this car seat is one that: 9 Vehicle Information • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and • Results in a secure installation of this car seat In the event there is no available back seat and / or you have no other option than to place a child other than an infant in a rear-facing car seat in a front passenger seating position, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra
n 9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations: rear-facing or sidefacing vehicle seats rear-facing with an active front air bag 9 Vehicle Information 105 booster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt
9-D Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle’s owner 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 latchplate; 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.
Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: ill ith le Lap/Shoulder Belt 3 connections points. Can be used in all car seats modes of use. Lap Belt Only 2 connection points. Can ONLY be used in harness mode. The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat: Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door 107 Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit. Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation - Rear-Facing/Forward Facing Modes 9 Vehicle Information 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.
es How to Lock Your Lap and Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor 109 Note: When using the lock-off, you do not need to switch the retractor. The lock-off locks the seat belt. 9 Vehicle Information A latchplate 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.
Locking Latchplate and ELR Retractor A latchplate 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. 9 Vehicle Information 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 car seat. Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and front-toback.
Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor A latchplate 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 seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and front-toback. The seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor Locking Clip 9 Vehicle Information 1” (2.5 cm) A latchplate 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 get a locking clip order online at gracobaby.com or 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.
Lap Belt Installation - DO NOT use in Booster Mode 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 Slowly pull the lap belt all the way out.
10 Care & Cleaning 10-A Cleaning RapidRemoveTM Seat Pad Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Headrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, unsnap the 2 outter headrest pad snaps. Unsnap the 2 inner headrest pad snaps from plastic shell. Slide the elastic retaining loops out of the belts guides.
RapidRemoveTM Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, cover may be removed for cleaning. To remove, unsnap base pad from side pad. Pull plastic tabs out of armrests. 115 10 Care & Cleaning Undo the 2 elastic straps from the back of headrest. Remove the headrest pad. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the pad on the headrest.
10 Care & Cleaning Pull the seat pad from the 4 front snaps. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell. Front Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning. Undo the elastic straps in the rear-facing belt path. Undo the 2 elastic straps by the recline handle. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.
Side Pad Top Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning. From the back of the seat, undo the 2 elastic straps. Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell. 117 10 Care & Cleaning Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, pad may be removed for cleaning.
10 Care & Cleaning 10-B Cleaning the Buckle Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer. Rotate the metal retainer up through the shell and pad. From the front, pull the buckle strap out. To clean buckle, 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. Shake out excess water and allow to air dry.
er Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or LATCH STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps or LATCH belt are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109.
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 slot with the instruction book icon as shown.
