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.
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1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual
1-B Welcome to the Graco Family
1-C Right Mode of Use
1-D 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
1 Important Pages 6-27
2 Features Pages 28-33
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4-A Forward-Facing Use
4-B Install Forward-Facing with InRight
TM
LATCH
4-C Install Forward-Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt
4 Forward-Facing Pages 47-64
3-A Rear-Facing Use
3-B Install Rear-Facing with InRight
TM
LATCH
3-C Install Rear-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt
3 Rear-Facing Pages 34-46
4
6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness
6-B Securing Child Highback Booster
6-C Securing Child Backless Booster
6 Securing Child Pages 81-97
7
Moving the InRight
TM
LATCH Strap
Pages 98-101
5-A Booster Use
5-B Install Highback Booster
5-C Install Backless Booster
5 Booster Pages 65-80
5
9-A How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether
9-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location
9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location
9-D Vehicle Seat Belts
10-A Cleaning RapidRemove
TM
Seat Pad
10-B Cleaning the Buckle
10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps
9 Vehicle Information Pages 103-113
8 Accessories Page 102
10 Care & Cleaning Pages 114-117
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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)
Install Cup Holders
R
L
Cup holders must be installed.
To attach the cup holders, match the
right cup holder (find the letter R on the
bottom of the cup holder) to the right
side of the seat and the left “L” to the
left.
• 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.
According to the AAP, these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in
a car seat. When rear-facing, use the corrected age for preemies. Graco advises that you
have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car
seat or car bed before you and your infant leave the hospital.
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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)
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.
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Get to Know Your Car Seat
What Seating Location Should I Use?
Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this car seat.
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. For example, sometimes the center rear seat has a
lap belt only vehicle seat belt, which cannot be used when this car seat is in
Booster mode.
Review section 9-C, 9-D of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
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 child restraint.
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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. Graco allows the
securing of the car seat with LATCH system in the booster mode, only if the
vehicle manufacture allows it.
Vehicle Seat Belt: Review section 9 and your vehicle owner’s manual to
learn how to install your car seat with the vehicle seat belts.
LATCH: The LATCH system allows you to securely attach your safety seat
in your car without using the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better
fit. All 2003 and newer model year vehicles are required to have a LATCH
system, although some manufacturers began including LATCH earlier. Some
vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the LATCH system.
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.
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LATCH consists of lower anchors and top tether 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. 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.
What is LATCH?
Vehicle Top Tether
Anchor Points
Vehicle Lower
Anchor Points
Typical seat in a passenger
vehicle. Other vehicle types
may have different LATCH
locations.
Vehicle Seat Bight
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Typical seat in a passenger
vehicle. Other vehicle types
may have different LATCH
locations.
When Installing Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing
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.
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.
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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.
When Installing As a Booster
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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.
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. Top of child’s ears below top of
headrest (C). Review section 6.
Buckle Position (D)
The correct slot is the one that is closest to
your child without being underneath them.
Review section 6.
Harness Tightness (E)
If your fingers slide off the harness straps
without pinching the straps, it is tight enough.
Review section 6.
For Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust:
BA
DC
E
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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.
For Booster, You Need to Adjust:
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Did You Do Everything Correctly?
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.
Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D)
Review section 6
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at
the Shoulder (E)
Review section 6
Rear-Facing
A B
C
E
D
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Use the top tether strap when
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” (2.5 cm) at the Belt
Path (B)
Review section 4
Harness Straps at or Just
Above Child’s Shoulders (C)
Review section 6
Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D)
Review section 6
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps
at the Shoulder (E)
Review section 6
Forward-Facing
B
A
D E
C
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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
Booster
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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.
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1-C Right Mode of Use
4 lb
(1.8 kg)
22 lb
(10 kg)
40 lb
(18 kg)
65 lb
(30 kg)
120 lb
(54 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.*
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.*
Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
Must be 43-57” (110.1-145 cm) tall and 4+ years old
40-65 lb (18.1-30 kg) CAN be in Highback booster mode.
40-65 lb (18.1-30 kg) CAN be in Backless booster mode.
Over 65 lb (30 kg) MUST be in booster mode.*
*Check your state laws and the AAP/NHTSA recommendations.
Review page 27 more for information.
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1-D Before You Begin
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.
Register This Child Restraint
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Model Name _________________________
Model Number _______________________
Date of Manufacture __________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
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.
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
If You Need Help
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STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of
manufacture. Look for this sticker 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.
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 forward-
facing 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.
This child restraint is NOT certified for aircraft use when used as a
booster seat because aircrafts do not have shoulder belts.
Contact the airline for their specific polices.
Note: To prevent damage to the seat, lower the headrest when checking the
car seat at the airport.
Certification
Car Seat’s Useful Life
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Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel, or thin blanket under and
behind car seat.
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.
Vehicle Seat Protection
Warm Weather Use
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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.
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! 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.
! Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending
on your child’s size. Infants less than 22 lb (10 kg) MUST use
this car seat rear-facing.
! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.
! Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is
properly routed as shown in this manual.
! Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely. Not
all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat.
! If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely, read
“Vehicle Seat Belts” section 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.
! DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts.
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! 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 a 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 LATCH system from car seat. If using vehicle
seat belt to secure car seat, LATCH connectors must be stored.
! Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child
may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or
strangle.
! Rear-facing car seat must be properly leveled:
• Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.
• Too upright can result in breathing difficulties.
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! Never attach two LATCH connectors to one
vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically
allowed by the vehicle manufacturer.
! Do not use both the vehicle seat belt and InRight
TM
LATCH
strap at the same time when using the car seat with the
5-point harness.
! 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. Then
children should ride forward-facing, using the built-in
harness system for as long as possible until they reach the
maximum forward-facing weight or height for their car seat.
At that point, children should ride in a belt-positioning
booster seat. A booster is no longer needed once the vehicle
seat belt fits properly, typically when they reach 4 feet 9
inches (145 cm) tall and are between ages 8-12. Be sure to
check your local and state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA
recommendations, for car seat usage.*
*Graco Supports the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration’s Car Seat Guidelines.
Visit http://www.gracobaby.com/en-US/safety for information on car seat
usage recommendations.
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2-A Car Seat Features
A
D
C
H
I
N
G
K
M
B
E
F
L
J
2 Features
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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)
O
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A
C
G
E
H
D
B
F
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A Level Indicator
B Top Tether Strap
C Forward-Facing Belt Path
D Rear-Facing Belt Path
E Booster Lap Belt Path
F InRight™ LATCH Strap
G Rear-Facing InRight™
LATCH Strap
Storage (under seat)
H Recline Position Indicator
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A
B
C
A
B
2 Features
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A Top Tether Strap Storage
B Forward-Facing InRight™
LATCH Strap Storage
C Instruction Manual Storage
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Facing
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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
• 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. Car
seat should not move at the rear-facing belt path
more than 1” (2.5 cm) from side to side, front to
back.
• Check recline level making sure the bubble is
within the blue area. Vehicle MUST be on level
ground.
LATCH Strap
Vehicle Seat Lap/
Shoulder Belt
• 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.
• 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.
Then children should ride forward-facing,
using the built-in harness system for as long
as possible until they reach the maximum
forward-facing weight or height for their
car seat. Be sure to check your local and
state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA
recommendations, for car seat usage.
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Facing
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• 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.
• 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.
Then children should ride forward-facing,
using the built-in harness system for as long
as possible until they reach the maximum
forward-facing weight or height for their
car seat. Be sure to check your local and
state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA
recommendations, for car seat usage.
Vehicle Seat Lap Belt
NEVER place this child
restraint rear-facing in a
vehicle seating location that
has an active front air bag.
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Facing
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1. Store Top Tether Strap
Attach tether hook to the plastic bar on
either side of the car seat.
2. Remove InRight
TM
LATCH from
Storage Location
Push in on the red buttons on the InRight
TM
LATCH connectors and remove from
storage position.
3-B Install Rear-Facing with
InRight
TM
LATCH
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use.
3. Make 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.
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Graco
®
4EVER
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page to view installation videos.
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3. Make 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.
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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.
7. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
Check the level indicator on the car seat.
The bubble must be completely within
the blue zone.
Adjust the recline until the bubble is
completely within the blue zone.
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 InRight
TM
LATCH strap
should not be twisted.
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Facing
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Click!
11” (28 cm)
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 InRight
TM
LATCH strap
should not be twisted.
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Facing
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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.
11. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
Check the level indicator on the car seat. The
bubble must be completely within the blue
zone. Readjust if needed.
See section 6-A to secure your child.
Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
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Facing
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Is Everything Correct?
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
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.
11. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
Check the level indicator on the car seat. The
bubble must be completely within the blue
zone. Readjust if needed.
See section 6-A to secure your child.
Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
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Facing
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3-C Install Rear-Facing with
Vehicle Seat Belt
2. Store Top Tether and LATCH
Attach tether
hook and LATCH
connectors to the
plastic bars as
shown.
1. Make Sure the
LATCH Strap is in the
Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked
with Orange Label
To move the InRight
TM
LATCH strap, review
section 7.
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Facing
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3. Recline the Car Seat
Pull out the recline handle and place the car
seat in 1st, 2nd or 3rd recline position.
4. Place 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
Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
Check the level indicator on the car seat.
The bubble must be completely within
the blue zone.
Adjust the recline until the bubble is
completely within the blue zone.
1. Make Sure the
LATCH Strap is in the
Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked
with Orange Label
To move the InRight
TM
LATCH strap, review
section 7.
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Facing
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6. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt
Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-
facing 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.
Make sure the vehicle seat belt is in front of
the buckle strap when the buckle is in the
inner-most position, and in behind when in
the outer-most position.
7. Lock 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 9-D.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
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Facing
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6. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt
Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-
facing 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.
Make sure the vehicle seat belt is in front of
the buckle strap when the buckle is in the
inner-most position, and in behind when in
the outer-most position.
7. Lock 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 9-D.
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.
9. 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.
10. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground.
Check the level indicator on the car seat.
The bubble must be completely within
the blue zone. Readjust if needed.
See section 6-A to secure your child.
Recheck the level indicator with child in seat.
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Is Everything Correct?
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
Forward-Facing:
22-65 lb (10-30 kg)
49” (125 cm) or less
• 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.
• Harness straps need to be just above the
top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at
armpit level.
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4-A Forward-Facing Use
Forward-Facing:
22-65 lb (10-30 kg)
49” (125 cm) or less
• 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.
• Harness straps need to be just above the
top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at
armpit level.
LATCH Strap with Top
Tether Strap
Do not install by this
method for a child
weighing more than
45 lb (20 kg)
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Vehicle Lap/Shoulder
Belt with Top Tether
Strap
Vehicle Seat Lap Belt
with Top Tether Strap
• 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.
Then children should ride forward-facing,
using the built-in harness system for as long
as possible until they reach the maximum
forward-facing weight or height for their car
seat. At that point, children should ride in
a belt-positioning booster seat. Be sure to
check your local and state laws, as well as
AAP and NHTSA recommendations, for car
seat usage.
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4-B Install Forward-Facing
with InRight
TM
LATCH
1. Remove InRight
TM
LATCH from
Storage Location
Push in on the red buttons on the InRight
TM
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.
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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.
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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.
5. Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in
Back Seat of the Vehicle
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.
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. Attach InRight
TM
LATCH Connector to
Vehicle’s Lower Anchors
LATCH strap should not be twisted.
Click!
11” (28 cm)
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Facing
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9. 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.
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 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.
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 InRight
TM
LATCH strap
should not be twisted.
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.
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9. 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.
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 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.
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 InRight
TM
LATCH strap
should not be twisted.
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.
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Facing
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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
1. Store InRight
TM
LATCH
Attach InRight
TM
LATCH connectors to the
plastic bars as shown.
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Facing
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4-C Install Forward-Facing with
Vehicle Seat Belt
1. Store InRight
TM
LATCH
Attach InRight
TM
LATCH connectors to the
plastic bars as shown.
2. Unhook Top Tether Strap From
Storage
Unhook tether and
lay it in the seat.
Visit www.gracobaby.com and the
Graco
®
4EVER
®
DLX car seat product
page to view installation videos.
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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.
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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.
Using With the Belt Lock-Off:
5. Expose the Belt Lock-Off
A. Loosen the harness straps.
B. Raise the headrest to the highest
position.
C. Unbuckle the chest clip.
D. Unbuckle the buckle.
C
B
A
D
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E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the
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.
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E. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the
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.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
7. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt
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.
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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.
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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.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
Using Without the Belt Lock-Off:
5. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt
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. If not, review your car’s owner
manual and section 9-D.
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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.
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10. 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.
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.
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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
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.
• Vehicle seat’s shoulder belt is adjusted
snugly and should lie between child’s neck
and edge of shoulder.
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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
5-A Booster Use
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.
• Vehicle seat’s shoulder belt is adjusted
snugly and should lie between child’s neck
and edge of shoulder.
Vehicle Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt
Vehicle Seat Lap/
Shoulder Belt
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• Never use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child.
• DO NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the
child’s arm or back.
• DO NOT allow child to slouch or slide down in the
booster seat.
• DO 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.
• If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned,
DO NOT use this booster seat. Use a different car seat.
•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. At that point, children should ride
in a belt-positioning booster seat. A booster is no
longer needed once the vehicle seat belt fits properly,
typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm)
tall and are between ages 8-12. Be sure to check
your local and state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA
recommendations, for car seat usage.
Never Use a Vehicle
Lap-Only Belt Across
Front of Child
1. Store The Harness System
A. Loosen the shoulder straps as
much as possible.
B. Raise the headrest to the highest
position.
C. Unbuckle the chest clip and the
buckle strap D.
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• Never use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child.
• DO NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the
child’s arm or back.
• DO NOT allow child to slouch or slide down in the
booster seat.
• DO 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.
• If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned,
DO NOT use this booster seat. Use a different car seat.
•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. At that point, children should ride
in a belt-positioning booster seat. A booster is no
longer needed once the vehicle seat belt fits properly,
typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches (145 cm)
tall and are between ages 8-12. Be sure to check
your local and state laws, as well as AAP and NHTSA
recommendations, for car seat usage.
1. Store The Harness System
A. Loosen the shoulder straps as
much as possible.
B. Raise the headrest to the highest
position.
C. Unbuckle the chest clip and the
buckle strap D.
5-B Install Highback Booster
B
A
C
D
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E. Unsnap Pad and Expose Seat Back
Undo the 2 snaps in the headrest pad.
F. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of
the way.
G. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad
Undo the 2 lower snaps.
G
F
E
H. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To
Expose the Plastic Shell
I. Open the Harness Storage Door
J. Place Harness, Chest Clip, Buckle
Tongues, Harness Covers Inside
Storage Compartment and Close the
Door
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J
J
I
H
H. Pull Bottom Seat Pad Back To
Expose the Plastic Shell
I. Open the Harness Storage Door
J. Place Harness, Chest Clip, Buckle
Tongues, Harness Covers Inside
Storage Compartment and Close the
Door
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K. Store Buckle inside the groove in
the car seat shell as shown
L. Replace Seat Pad
Move the headrest back to its proper
position for your child.
L
K
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2. Recline the Car Seat
Pull out the recline handle and place the car
seat in the 6th recline position.
3. Place the Booster Seat Forward-
Facing 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.
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Graco allows the securing of the car seat with
InRight
TM
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 InRight
TM
LATCH connectors DO NOT interfere
with any vehicle seat belts or buckles.
If the LATCH interferes with the vehicle seat belts or if the chosen seating position
does not have LATCH, you MUST store the LATCH strap. Store the LATCH strap
by pushing in on the red buttons on the connectors and attach to the plastic bar as
shown. Store the top tether strap as shown.
4. Make Sure LATCH Strap is in the
Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked
with Orange Label
Continue to next step if correct. See section
4 if it is not.
Skip to Step 10 if Not Using LATCH
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Graco allows the securing of the car seat with
InRight
TM
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 InRight
TM
LATCH connectors DO NOT interfere
with any vehicle seat belts or buckles.
If the LATCH interferes with the vehicle seat belts or if the chosen seating position
does not have LATCH, you MUST store the LATCH strap. Store the LATCH strap
by pushing in on the red buttons on the connectors and attach to the plastic bar as
shown. Store the top tether strap as shown.
5. Unhook Top Tether Strap From
Storage Location and Lay it in the
Seat
6. Attach InRight
TM
LATCH Connector to
Vehicle’s Lower Anchors
LATCH strap should not be twisted.
Click!
11” (28 cm)
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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 InRight
TM
LATCH strap
should not be twisted.
7. Remove all the slack from the
LATCH strap
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.
10. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder
Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the
Headrest
See section 6-B to secure your child.
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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.
10. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder
Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the
Headrest
See section 6-B to secure your child.
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1. Remove the Seat Back by First
Loosening the Harness Straps
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
5-C Install Backless Booster
3. Make Sure LATCH Straps are in the
Forward-Facing Belt Path and in the
Stored Position
See section 7 to change positions.
4. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad
Unsnap seat pad and expose the bottom of
seat base.
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3. Make Sure LATCH Straps are in the
Forward-Facing Belt Path and in the
Stored Position
See section 7 to change positions.
4. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad
Unsnap seat pad and expose the bottom of
seat base.
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5. Lift the Red Backrest Lock Up
With the car seat in the 6th recline position,
lift the red backrest locks up and slide
together.
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.
7. Relock the Red Backrest Locks
Make sure they are both flat and locked into
place
8. Store Splitter Plate
Pull the harness adjustment strap all the way
out and then store the splitter plate.
9. Store Buckle Strap
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7. Relock the Red Backrest Locks
Make sure they are both flat and locked into
place
8. Store Splitter Plate
Pull the harness adjustment strap all the way
out and then store the splitter plate.
9. Store Buckle Strap
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10. Attach Base Pad to the Back of Base
Attach the elastic straps onto base as shown.
11.
Place the Booster Seat Forward-
Facing 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.
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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.
(B) Unbuckle the
chest clip and the
buckle. (C) Place
harness straps off to
the sides.
A
B
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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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
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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4. Be 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. To Raise or Lower Headrest/Harness
Adjustment Lever
Squeeze the adjustment lever and lift or lower
headrest for the proper harness height.
Rear-Facing
Forward-Facing
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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.
8. Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It
Up Through the Shell and Pad
From the top of the car seat, pull the
buckle out.
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9. Insert Metal Retainer in the
New Buckle Strap Slot
Reach underneath the car seat and pull the
metal retainer through.
10. Pull 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.
Forward-Facing: Make sure the LATCH
strap is routed behind the harness strap, is
flat, and is not twisted.
A B
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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
Pull up on the harness strap while pushing
the chest clip down. Do this to both sides.
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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
Pull up on the harness strap while pushing
the chest clip down. Do this to both sides.
13. 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.
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14. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s
Armpit Level
15. Check Tightness Again, Tighten
More if Needed
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. Thread Vehicle’s Shoulder Belt Into
Seat Belt Guide in the Headrest
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14. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s
Armpit Level
15. Check Tightness Again, Tighten
More if Needed
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. Thread Vehicle’s Shoulder Belt Into
Seat Belt Guide in the Headrest
6-B Securing Child Highback Booster
Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder
belt system when restraining the child
in the booster seat.
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3. Buckle 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.
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.
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Is Everything Correct?
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
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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. Ears Must Be Below the Top of the
Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest.
6-C Securing Child Backless Booster
Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder
belt system when restraining the child
in the booster seat.
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6-C Securing Child Backless Booster
3. Buckle 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.
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.
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Is Everything Correct?
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
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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.
2. Attach Belt Positioning Clip
Insert the loop end of the strap through the
same slot as the harness adjustment strap
as shown.
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3. Push Clip and Strap Through Loop
4. Pull to Tighten Strap
5. Push Clip Through Slot In Pad
6. Attach Seat Pad to Base
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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. Adjust the Belt Positioning Clip to
Fit Your Child
Lengthen or shorten the belt length as
shown.
Clip should fit right at the top of shoulder as
shown.
Shorten
Lengthen
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7-A Moving the InRight
TM
LATCH Strap
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.
C
B
A
D
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7-A Moving the InRight
TM
LATCH Strap
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.
2. Unsnap Bottom Seat Pad to Expose
the LATCH Strap
3. Pull InRight
TM
LATCH Connectors Out
of the Belt Path Openings into the
Center of the Car Seat
4. Slide 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.
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5. Push the InRight
TM
LATCH
Connectors Out Through the Desired
Belt Path Openings on Each Side of
Car Seat
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.
Forward-Facing:
Make sure the
LATCH strap is
routed behind the
harness strap, is flat,
and is not twisted.
Rear-
Facing
Forward-
Facing
A B
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5. Push the InRight
TM
LATCH
Connectors Out Through the Desired
Belt Path Openings on Each Side of
Car Seat
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.
Forward-Facing:
Make sure the
LATCH strap is
routed behind the
harness strap, is flat,
and is not twisted.
6. Replace Seat Pad
7. Move the Headrest to Its Proper
Position for Your Child
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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.
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. Do
not use without the body support.
To install, thread the head support straps
through the headrest and use the fastening
strips to connect the straps together.
To remove, undo the fastening strips and
pull the straps out of the headrest.
8-A Accessories (on select models)
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8-A Accessories (on select models)
LATCH
To remove the InRight
TM
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-A How to Remove LATCH and
Top Tether
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Review your vehicle’s owner manual for Seating Locations
9-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 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
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 child is not leaning out of position, such as leaning
forward into the deployment path of the air bag
• Set the air bag ON-OFF switch, if available, to the OFF position
• Move the seat as far back as possible
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9-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 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
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 child is not leaning out of position, such as leaning
forward into the deployment path of the air bag
• Set the air bag ON-OFF switch, if available, to the OFF position
• Move the seat as far back as possible
9-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location
Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations:
rear-facing or side-
facing vehicle seats
rear-facing with an
active front air bag
booster mode with vehicle
lap belt only seat belt
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Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
Vehicle Seat Belt Terms
9-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.
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.
Latch Plate
The male end of the seat belt with
the silver tongue.
Seat Bight
The crease where the vehicle seat back
and seat bottom meet.
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9-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.
Identify Your Seat Belt Type
There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat:
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 with Motorized
Shoulder Belt
Lap Belt or Shoulder
Belt Mounted on Door
Some vehicles you may
not get a secure fit. Read
both your vehicle and car
seat manuals.
Lap/Shoulder Belt
3 connections points. Can be used in
all car seats modes of use.
Belts Forward of the
Seat Bight
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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. 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.
5. Try to pull the belt all the way out again. If it cannot be pulled out, it is
Switchable. If it can still be pulled out freely, it is ELR.
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.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation - Rear-Facing/Forward Facing Modes
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation - Rear-Facing/Forward Facing Modes
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.
Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and
slide the seat side-to-side and front-to-back. The
seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
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 this
switching the retractor. See Sliding Latch Plate
and ELR Retractor.
Note: When using the
lock-off, you do not need
to switch the retractor.
The lock-off locks the
seat belt.
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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.
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-to-
back. The seat should not move more than
1” (2.5 cm).
Note: When using the lock-off, you do not
need to switch the retractor. The lock-off
locks the seat belt.
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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-to-
back. The seat should not move more than
1” (2.5 cm).
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Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor
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. 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.
Rebuckle belt. Check that lap belt does not
move by pulling hard. If belt loosens or
lengthens, repeat procedure.
Note: When using the lock-off, you do not
need to use the locking clip. The lock-off
locks the seat belt.
Locking Clip
1” (2.5 cm)
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Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about
your vehicle seat belts.
Grab the sides of the
seat at the belt path
and slide the seat
side-to-side and front-
to-back. The seat
should not move more
than 1“ (2.5 cm).
Lap Belt Installation - DO NOT use in Booster Mode
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.
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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10-A Cleaning RapidRemove
TM
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.
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10-A Cleaning RapidRemove
TM
Seat
Pad
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.
RapidRemove
TM
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.
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Undo the seat pad from the fastening strips
on both sides.
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.
Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the
shell.
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Side 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
fastening strips at the top of the side pads.
Pull the side pads from the shell.
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.
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.
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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.
Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a
click. Re-insert the buckle into the same slot it
was removed. Pull up on buckle strap to make
sure it is secured.
10-B Cleaning the Buckle
WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from
time to time to remove any objects or
debris that could prevent latching.
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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.
Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a
click. Re-insert the buckle into the same slot it
was removed. Pull up on buckle strap to make
sure it is secured.
10-B Cleaning the Buckle
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.
10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH
Straps
Store instruction manual in
the slot with the instruction
book icon as shown.
To purchase parts or accessories in the United States,
please contact us at the following:
www.gracobaby.com
or
1-800-345-4109
Replacement Parts
