www.gracobaby.com NAUTILUS 65/NAUTILUS 65 FEATURING CHILD RESTRAINT/BOOSTER SEAT Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. NWL0000624910A 5/17 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 6-25 Quick Guide to Your Manual Welcome to the Graco Family Height and Weight Guidelines 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 26-31 2
Forward-Facing Pages 32-43 3-A Forward-Facing Use 3-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Straps 3-C Install Forward-Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Booster Pages 44-57 4-A Booster Use 4-B Install Backed Booster 4-C Install Backless Booster 3
5 Securing Child Pages 58-74 5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 5-B Securing Child Backed Booster 5-C Securing Child Backless Booster 6 Accessories Page 75 4
7 Vehicle Information 7-A 7-B 7-C 7-D Pages 76-86 How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location Vehicle Seat Belts 8 Care & Cleaning Pages 87-90 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 8-B Cleaning Buckle Strap 8-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps 5
1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children: Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) Booster: 30-100 lb (14-45 kg) Car Seat Assembly (On Select Models) (Follow the directions that matches your model) Adult Assembly Required Attach Head Support Click! Squeeze height adjust button and push head support into slots on the back support as shown. Head support will click into the back support.
Car Seat Assembly (On Select Models) (Follow the directions that matches your model) Adult Assembly Required 1. Raise Seat Back Grab seat pad fabric in sitting area to expose the gutters. Make Sure all hands, fingers and other objects are clear of the gutters. Make Sure the harness straps are securely attached within the “T”-shaped slots around the arms as shown. With your other hand, raise seat back so that both arms LOCK into the gutters. Arms should CLICK into the gutters.
2. Attach Seat Pad Side Loops Pull elastic loop on the seat pad through the vehicle belt guide on side of seat and attach to hook as shown. Repeat on other side. 3. Remove Zip Ties From the bottom of the seat, cut the zip ties off. Remove the zip ties and card board. 4.
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 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. 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.
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 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 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 As a Booster Vehicle Seat Belt Only use the Lap/Shoulder seat belt configuration. Review section 3-B, 3-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 and 4 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. For Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Forward-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just above the child’s shoulders and top of child’s ears below top of headrest (B). Review section 5.
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.
Forward-Facing Installation 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 Installation Never Use Lap Belt Only Review section 5 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 5 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders Review section 5 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 22 lb (10 kg) 30 lb (14 kg) 40 lb (18.1 kg) 65 lb (30 kg) 100 lb (45 kg) Forward-Facing with 5-Point Harness 22-30 lb (10-14 kg) and can sit upright unassisted MUST be forward facing. 30-65 lb (14-30 kg) SHOULD be forward-facing with 5-point harness. High Back Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 30-65 lb (14-30 kg) CAN be in high back booster mode. Over 65 lb (30 kg) MUST be in booster mode. Backless Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt 40-65 lb (18.
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.
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 only when used with the internal harness system. Use only forward-facing aircraft seats. Follow the instructions for vehicle installation. See section 3-C and 7-D Lap Belt Installation except don’t use the top tether.
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.
!R eview your vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bags and car seat use. ! I f your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual. ! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.
! 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. 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 car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. ! DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.
2-A Car Seat Features A 2 Features B Safety Surround Head Support (On Select Models) C D E F G H I J K L M N 26
2 Features A Height Adjust Button B Head Support C Shoulder Belt Guide D Harness Strap E Harness Covers F Chest Clip G Body Support (On Select Models) H Harness Buckle I Buckle Strap J Storage Compartment (One on Each Side) K Harness Adjuster Lever (Under the Seat Pad) L Recline Handle M Recline Foot N Harness Adjustment Strap
A B C D E 2 Features Back Support A B C E F G 28
A B C D E F G Tether Storage Bar Tether Strap LATCH Storage Bar LATCH LATCH Adjuster Cup Holder Vehicle Belt Guide 2 Features 29
2 Features A A B C C D E D G F H I J 30
Tether Storage Bar Tether Strap LATCH Storage Bar LATCH Belt Positioning Clip (Inset) LATCH Adjuster Harness Straps Splitter Plate Locking Clip (Stored) Release Buttons 31 2 Features A B C D E F G H I J
3-A Forward-Facing Use Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) and 27-49” (69-125 cm) at least one year old* 3 Forward Facing LATCH Strap with Top Tether Strap Do not install with the LATCH system for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg) • 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. • Attach and tighten top tether strap.
• Harness straps need to be even with or just above the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level. * The AAP and NHTSA recommend that 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, and after reaching the maximum forward-facing weight or height, that children 4 feet 9 inches tall or under should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat.
3-B I nstall Forward-Facing with LATCH Straps Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb (20 kg) 1. Remove LATCH Hooks and Top Tether Straps from Storage Locations 3 Forward Facing Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
2. P lace Car Seat Forward-Facing inBack Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 3. C hoose One of the Three Recline Positions To recline, pull recline handle out and tilt the seat back. For upright position, pull recline handle out and push down on front of seat. 4. Extend the LATCH Strap.
5. Attach LATCH Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors. LATCH strap should not be twisted. 6. Tighten the LATCH Strap 3 Forward Facing Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap.
7. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 8. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 9. Test For Tightness 37 3 Forward Facing 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. See section 5-A to secure your child.
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.
3-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Store LATCH Strap Attach LATCH hooks to the plastic bars as shown. 2. U nhook Top Tether Strap From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 39 3 Forward Facing 3.
4. Choose One of the Three Recline Positions To recline, pull recline handle out and tilt the seat back. For upright position, pull recline handle out and push down on front of seat. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 5. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt 3 Forward Facing Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with a orange label) and out the other side. Buckle it. 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. If not, review your car’s owner manual and section 7-D. 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.
8. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 9. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 3 Forward Facing 10. 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 5-A to secure your child.
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.
4 Booster 4-A Booster Use Booster Use With Back: 30-100 lb (14-45 kg) 38-57 in. (96-145 cm) at least 3 years old* Booster Use Without Back: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) 40-57 in. (101-145 cm) at least 4 years old* Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Vehicle Seat Lap/ Shoulder Belt • 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.
Never Use a Vehicle Lap-Only Belt Across Front of Child 4 Booster •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.
4 Booster 4-B Install Backed Booster A 1. Store The Harness System A. Loosen Harness Straps (A) Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps. B B. U nbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap C. D D. R emove Straps From Splitter Plate Face the rear of the seat and remove the belt straps from splitter plate as shown.
E. Remove the Buckle Strap F. Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown. G. Lock Splitter Plate Pull on the adjustment strap on the front of the seat to lock the splitter plate into place. 47 4 Booster From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier.
4 Booster H. Remove Harness Straps Grab hold of the shoulder straps and pull them out of their slots on the seat pad. I. D etach Lower Seat Elastic Straps On the rear of the seat, detach 2 lower seat pad elastic straps from hooks as shown.
J. Detach Belt Guide Elastic Straps K. Release Back Support Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal the red buttons as shown in the seating area. Slide the buttons to release the back support from the base and lower it into a flat position. Hold the back support to avoid it from falling back and hitting something. 49 4 Booster Also detach the elastic straps that are threaded through the vehicle belt guides on the sides of the seat as shown in. Repeat on other side.
4 Booster L. Remove Harness Straps from Arms as Shown. Store the body support, harness covers, crotch pad cover and harness straps in safe place for future use. Harness Strap Arm T-Slot M. Move seat pad fabric out of the way then raise seat back so that both arms LOCK into the gutters. MAKE sure to keep the gutters clear of any obstructions.
You should hear a CLICK when the arms lock into the gutters. 4 Booster Click! N. Tuck seat pad in between the gap of the back support and seat area of the booster seat to allow 2 elastic straps to show at the rear of the seat.
4 Booster O. Attach Seat Pad Loops Attach 2 elastic loops onto the hooks on the rear of the seat as shown. P. Attach Seat Pad Side Loops Pull elastic loop on the seat pad through the vehicle belt guide on side of seat and attach to hook as shown. Repeat on other side. Reverse instructions to reinstall harness.
4 Booster 2. U nhook Top Tether Strap From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat 3. P lace Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 4. C hoose One of the Three Recline Positions To recline, pull recline handle out and tilt the seat back. For upright position, pull recline handle out and push down on front of seat.
4 Booster Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH in the booster mode. 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: • T he LATCH hooks DO NOT interfere with any vehicle seat belts or buckles.
6. A ttach LATCH Connector to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors. 4 Booster LATCH strap should not be twisted. 7. Tighten the LATCH Strap 8. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.
9. Tighten Top Tether Strap 4 Booster Remove all the slack. 10. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 5-B to secure your child.
4-C Install Backless Booster See section 4-B for instructions on how to remove back support. Once back support is removed, store with harness straps in a safe place. 2. A ttach Base Pad to the Back of Base Attach the elastic straps at the back of the seat and through the vehicle belt guide on the sides of seat as shown. 3. P lace the Booster Seat ForwardFacing in the Back Seat of Vehicle Place forward-facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap/shoulder seat belt.
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 5 Securing Child 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. 5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness A B 1.
2. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. You will hear a “click” when buckle tongues are securely attached. Pull up on each buckle tongue to make sure it is securely attached. 59 5 Securing Child 3.
4. Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height 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. Forward-Facing 5 Securing Child 5. To Raise or Lower Headrest/Harness Press the adjustment button and lift or lower headrest for the proper harness height.
6. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child. 7. Remove the Buckle Strap 8. Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown. 61 5 Securing Child From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier.
9. Insert Metal Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through. 5 Securing Child 10.
11. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled. Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down. Do this to both sides. 63 5 Securing Child 12.
13. Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap 5 Securing Child 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.
14. R aise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 65 5 Securing Child 15.
5-B Securing Child Backed Booster 5 Securing Child 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. 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 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. 67 5 Securing Child Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips.
Is Everything Correct? 5 Securing Child Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders 68
5-C Securing Child Backless Booster 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. 2. E ars Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest. 69 5 Securing Child Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat.
3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 5 Securing Child 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. 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 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders 71 5 Securing Child Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs
Using Belt Positioning Clip 1. Make 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. 5 Securing Child 2. Attach Belt Positioning Clip The shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be attached to the slot on the bottom of the base. Insert the loop end of strap through the slot on bottom of seat exactly where shown. 3.
4. F ree End of Strap Should Face Front of Seat 5 Securing Child 5. 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.
Lengthen Shorten 6. Adjust the Belt Positioning Clip to Fit Your Child Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown. 5 Securing Child Clip should fit right at the top of shoulder as shown. Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child’s hips.
6-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. Buckle Covers To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove.
7 Vehicle Information 7-A H ow to Remove LATCH and Top Tether LATCH Press in on the hook’s spring. Push hook in, lift hook up, twist and pull out away from anchor point. Top Tether To remove, press the grey button and pull out on the strap to release the tension. Press in on the hook’s spring. Push tether hook in, then lift up and pull away from tether anchor.
7-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 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 In the event there is no available back seat and / or you have no other option, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that you take the following steps: • Ensure the child is properly restrained according to their age and size • Move the seat as far back as possible • Make sure the
7 Vehicle Information 7-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 78 booster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt
7-D Vehicle Seat Belts 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. It is often hidden inside the panels on the walls of the vehicle or in the vehicle seatback.
7 Vehicle Information Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: 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.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation 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. 81 7 Vehicle Information Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts.
7 Vehicle Information How to Lock Your Lap and Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor 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. 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.
Locking Latchplate and ELR Retractor 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. The seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
7 Vehicle Information 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.
Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor 85 7 Vehicle Information 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. Call us at 1-800-345-4109 to order a locking clip. 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.
7 Vehicle Information 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 Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side-to-side and frontto-back. The seat should not move more than 1 “ (2.5 cm). When installing the car seat, route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in.
8-A Cleaning Seat Pad Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Head Support Cover 87 8 Care & Cleaning Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, head support cover may be removed for cleaning. To remove, unhook elastic loops from head support as shown. Remove harness and buckle strap. See scetion 4-B. Remove head support cover as shown. Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.
Seat Cover 8 Care & Cleaning Hook and Loop Attachment Tape Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, seat cover may be removed for cleaning. To remove, unhook elastic loops from seat cover as shown. Remove harness and buckle strap. See scetion 4-B. Remove seat cover as shown. Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the seat cover.
8-B Cleaning Buckle Strap WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any objects or debris that could prevent latching. 89 8 Care & Cleaning From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier. Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown. 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.
8-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps 8 Care & Cleaning 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.
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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 Locking Clip Storage (behind harness straps) Store instruction manual in the slot with the instruction book icon as shown.