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How to Lock Your Lap and Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt
Sliding Latchplate 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. If this happens, use a locking
clip instead of this switching the retractor. See Sliding Latchplate and ELR Retractor.
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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