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TrioGrow™ SnugLock®
3-IN-1 CAR SEAT FEATURING ANTI-REBOUND BAR

Do not install or use this child restraint

until you read, understand and follow
the instructions in this manual and the
warnings on the car seat.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS
CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS
NWL0001084867A 4/20 FOR FUTURE USE.
1 Important Pages 6-27

1-A 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
Aircraft Use
Car Seat’s Useful Life
Vehicle Seat Protection
Warm Weather Use
1-E Safety Warnings

2 Features Pages 28-35

2-A Car Seat Features

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7 3 Rear-Facing Use Pages 36-62

3-A Rear-Facing
3-B Installing Rear-Facing With UAS
3-C Install Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt

4 Forward-Facing Use Pages 63-86

4-A Forward-Facing
4-B Installing Forward-Facing With UAS and Top Tether
4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt and Top Tether

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 5 Booster Pages 87-103

5-A Booster Use

5-B Install Highback Booster

6 Securing Child Pages 104-114

6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness

6-B Securing Child Highback Booster

7 Accessories Pages 115-116

8 Anti-Rebound Bar Pages 117-118

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 9 Moving UAS Pages 119-123

10 Additional Information Pages 124-138

10-A How to Uninstall UAS and Top Tether

10-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location
10-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations
10-D Vehicle Seat Belts
10-E Aircraft Installation

11 Cleaning Seat Pad Pages 139-146

11-A Cleaning Seat Pad

11-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle
11-C Cleaning Harness, UAS and Top Tether

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 1-A A Quick Guide to Your Manual
This car seat is for children:
Rear-Facing:
2.2-18 kg (5-40 lb), 46-110 cm (18-43 in) and
whose head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in) below the
headrest adjustment handle
Forward Facing:
10-30 kg (22-65 lb), 69-125 cm (27-49 in)
Booster:
18-45 kg (40-100 lb), 110-145 cm (43-57 in) at least 4
years old
• Children less than 10 kg (22 lb) less than 1 year old, and unable to walk
unassisted MUST use this car seat 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. These infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in
a car seat. 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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 Install Cup Holders
Adult Assembly Required
The cup holders must be installed.
To attach the cup holders, match the right
cup holder (find the letter on the bottom of
the cup holder) to the right side of the seat
and the left to the left. Slide the hook on
the cup holder into the slot in the seat, then
rotate the bottom of the cup holder down
until you hear a “Click”. You will hear a
“Click” when they are secured in place.

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 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. 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 10-B, 10-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.

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 According to collision statistics, the safest
place for your child in any vehicle is the
back seat. The centre 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 UAS system. Both are equally safe to use. INSTALL USING ONLY
ONE METHOD.
Vehicle Seat Belt: Review section 10 and your vehicle owner’s manual to
learn how to install your car seat with the vehicle seat belts.
UAS: The UAS 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 UAS system,
although some manufacturers began including UAS earlier. Some vehicle
owner manuals use the term ISOFIX or LATCH to identify the UAS system.

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What is UAS?

UAS (Universal Anchor System) consists of lower anchors, which are

built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car
seat. Lower anchors are used INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure
the child seat to the vehicle. Top tethers are used IN ADDITION to the lower
anchors OR the vehicle’s seat belt, and are mandatory in Canada to secure
a forward-facing car seat to the vehicle. UAS is sometimes referred to as
LATCH or ISOFIX in vehicle owner’s manuals.
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for exact location and use.

Vehicle Tether Typical seat in a passenger

Anchor vehicle. Other vehicle types
may have different lower
28 cm
(11 in)
anchor and tether
locations.
Vehicle Lower
Vehicle Seat Bight Anchor

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 When Installing This Car Seat
UAS
The UAS consists of two lower anchors, which are
built-in to your vehicle, and lower anchor connectors
that are built-in your car seat. Review section 3-B,
4-B & 5-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 When Installing Rear-Facing & Forward-
Facing. Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat
Belt.

Only use the Lap/Shoulder seat belt

configuration when Installing As a Booster
Review section 3-C, 4-C & 5-B of this manual
AND your vehicle owner’s manual.

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 Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly?
To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3, 4 & 5 to
understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat
to fit your child.
For Rear-Facing, You Need to Adjust:
Harness Height, Rear-Facing A B
(A) Harness straps at or just below the
child’s shoulders (B) and top of head must
be at least 2.5 cm (1 in) below the headrest
adjustment lever. Review section 6.
C
Buckle Position (C)
The correct slot is the one that is closest to
your child without being underneath them.
Review section 6.
D
Harness Tightness (D)
If your fingers slide off the harness straps
without pinching the straps, it is tight enough.
Review section 6.

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 For Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust:
Harness Height, Forward-Facing
(A) Harness straps at or just above the child’s A B
shoulders (B) and top of child’s ears below
top of headrest. Review section 6.

Buckle Position (C) C

The correct slot is the one that is closest to
your child without being underneath them.
Review section 6.

Harness Tightness (D)

If your fingers slide off the harness straps
D
without pinching the straps, it is tight enough.
Review section 6.

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 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.

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 Rear-Facing Installation
Car Seat Does Not Move More
than 2.5 cm (1 in) at the Belt A
Path (A)
Review section 3
Check level indicator (B)
Review section 3
Harness Straps at or Just B C
Below Child’s Shoulders (C)
Review section 6
Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D)
Review section 6
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps
at the Shoulder (E) D E
Review section 6

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 Forward-Facing Installation
Use the top tether When
installing forward-facing (A) A
When used properly, the tether
helps reduce injury in a sudden
stop or crash.
Review section 4
Car Seat Does Not Move More
than 2.5 cm (1 in) at the Belt B C
Path (B)
Review section 4
Harness Straps at or Just
Above Child’s Shoulders (C)
Review section 6
Chest Clip Even With Armpits (D) D E
Review section 6
Cannot Pinch Harness Straps
at the Shoulder (E)
Review section 6

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 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 Shoulder
Review section 5

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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 all steps are
preformed correctly.

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 1-C Right Mode of Use
2.2 kg 10 kg 18 kg 30 kg 45 kg
(5 lb) (22 lb) (40 lb) (65 lb) (100 lb)

Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness

Must be 46-110 cm (18-43 in): 2.2-
10 kg (5-22 lb) less than 1 year old
and unable to walk unassisted MUST
be rear-facing. 10-18 kg (22-40 lb)
SHOULD be rear-facing.*
Forward-Facing with 5-Point Harness
Must be 69-125 cm (27-49 in): 10-18 kg
(22-40 lb) CAN be forward-facing. 18-30
kg (40-65 lb) SHOULD be forward-facing.*
Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt Must be 110-145
cm (43-57 in) tall and 4+ years old.
18-30 kg (40-65 lb) CAN be in booster
mode. Over 30 kg (65 lb) MUST be in
booster mode.*

*Be sure to check your Provincial/Territorial laws, as well as AAP and Transport
Canada recommendations, for car seat usage.
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 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.ca

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:

Newell Brands Canada ULC.

20 Hereford Street, Unit B
Brampton, ON L6Y 0M1
or call 1-800-345-4109
Or register online at
www.gracobaby.ca/productregister

For recall information, call the Customer Service in Canada at

www.gracobaby.ca or at 1-800-345-4109.

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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

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 underside of your
infant restraint.
www.gracobaby.ca • 1-800-345-4109

Certification
This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213, 213.1 and 213.2 for use in motor vehicles.

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 Aircraft Use
This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft when using the harness system
and without using the lockoff. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Follow
the instructions for vehicle installation and section 10-E for routing the aircraft
lap belt over the lockoff. For rear-facing installation, see section 3-C and for
forward-facing installation, see section 4-C. See section 10-D “ Vehicle Seat
Belts” and section 10-E “Aircraft Installation”. Contact the airline for their
specific polices.

This child restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft when using the lockoff
OR when used as a booster seat because aircrafts do not have shoulder belts.
Contact the airline for their specific polices.

Car Seat’s Useful Life

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.

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 Vehicle Seat Protection
Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel, or thin blanket under and behind car
seat.
Warm Weather Use
Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather. To avoid burns,
always check before putting child in car seat.

1-E Safety Warnings

No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in
every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of
serious injury or death. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.

Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint’s labels

can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden
stop or crash.

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 ! NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR-FACING
IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN ACTIVE
FRONT AIR BAG.
If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and car seat with great force
and cause serious injury or death to your child.

! Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information

about air bags and car seat use.
! If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle
owner’s manual.
! The base MUST be a minimum of 80% on vehicle seat when
using 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

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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 145 cm (4 feet 9 inches)
tall and are between ages 8-12 years old. Be sure to check
your Provincial/Territorial Laws, as well as AAP and Transport
Canada recommendations, for car seat usage.*
! Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending
on your child’s size. Infants less than 1 year of age, 10 kg (22
lb) and unable to walk unassisted 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 the UAS that is
properly routed as shown in this manual.

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! 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 10-D and your vehicle owner’s
manual.
! Always secure car seat with the UAS 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 except for a thin towel or mat to protect your vehicle
seat or rolled towels or pool noodles to help get your car seat
level. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.

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! DO NOT remove UAS from car seat. If using vehicle seat
belt to secure car seat, UAS hooks must be stored and routed
through the opposite belt path.
! Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child
may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or
strangle.
! Rear-facing car seat must be properly leveled:
• Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.
• Too upright can result in breathing difficulties.
! Never attach two UAS connectors to one
vehicle lower anchor unless specifically
allowed by the vehicle manufacturer.
! Do not use both the vehicle belt and UAS at the same time
when using the car seat rear or forward facing.
! This restraint system may only be used in these classes of
vehicles: passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger
vehicles and trucks that have vehicle lap/shoulder belts
and tether anchors.

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 2-A Car Seat Features

A I
B J
C K
D L
2 Features

E
M
F
N
G O
H P

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A Headrest/Harness Adjustment
Lever
B Headrest
C Booster Shoulder Belt Guide
D Chest Clip
E Harness Straps
F Buckle Strap
G Harness Adjustment Strap
H Seat Base

2 Features
I Head Support
J Harness Cover
K Body Support
L Buckle
M Cup Holder
N Harness Release Lever
(under seat pad)
O Anti-Rebound Bar Slots
P Recline Handle

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 A

B F G

C
2 Features

H
E I
J

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A Level Indicator
B Top Tether
C Forward-Facing Belt Path
D UAS
E Base
F Booster Lap Belt Path
G Cup Holder

2 Features
H Anti-Rebound Bar
I Anti-Rebound Bar Release Button
J Rear-Facing Belt Path

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 A B
C
D
2 Features

F
E

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A Level Indicator
B Top Tether Storage Bar
C Top Tether Hook
D Top Tether Strap
E UAS Connector Storage
F UAS Strap
G UAS Adjuster

2 Features
H Instruction Manual Storage

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 2 Features

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E
A

C
A Harness Storage Compartment
B SnugLock® Lock-Off
C UAS Strap
D SnugLock® Lock-Off Release
Button
E Harness Release Lever

2 Features
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 3-A Rear-Facing Use
Rear-Facing: 2.2-18
kg (5-40 lb), 46-110
cm (18-43 in) and whose head is at
least 2.5 cm (1 in) below the head-
rest adjustment handle
• Infants who are under 1 year of age, less
UAS than 10 kg (22 lb) and unable to walk
unassisted MUST be rear-facing.
• Place car seat rear-facing in the vehicle
back seat.
• Make sure the UAS 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
Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder rear-facing belt path more than 2.5 cm (1
Belt in) from side to side, front to back.
• Check recline level making sure the ball is
within the blue area.
Facing
3 Rear

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 • The Anti-Rebound Bar can ONLY be used
in rear-facing mode. The Anti-Rebound Bar
MUST be used at all times when using this
car seat Rear-Facing.
• Harness straps need to be even with or
just below the top of child’s shoulders
and chest clip is at armpit level.
* Experts recommend that children ride rear-
facing until they reach the maximum rear-
facing height or weight rating for their car Vehicle Seat Lap Belt
seat. This car seat can remain rear-facing
up to 18 kg (40 lb).

NEVER place this child

restraint rear-facing in a
vehicle seating location
that has an active front
air bag.

Facing
3 Rear
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 When reading the level indicator,

Vehicle MUST be on level ground.

Use corrected age for preemies.
- If the ball is entirely in the light blue
area, the restraint is level for infants
0+ months in age.

- If the ball is entirely in the dark blue area,

the restraint is level for a child 3+ months
in age.

- If the ball is not completely in the blue areas,

the child restraint is NOT level. You must
adjust your recline position.
Facing
3 Rear

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3-B Installing Rear-Facing With UAS
1. Attach Anti-Rebound Bar
Insert the ends of the Anti-Rebound Bar
into the holes on the front of the seat
until the bar CLICKS into place.
Make sure the seat pad fabric is not
covering up and blocking the holes on
the seat.
The Anti-Rebound Bar can ONLY be used
in rear-facing mode. The Anti-Rebound
Bar MUST be used at all times when using
this car seat Rear-Facing.
2. Store Top Tether
Attach top tether hook to the plastic bar
on right side of the car seat.
3. R
 emove UAS Connectors from
Storage Location
Unhook the UAS connectors and remove

Facing
3 Rear
from storage position.
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 4. Make Sure UAS Strap is in the
Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked
With a Blue Label
If not, See section 9 to move UAS strap.

5. Recline the Car Seat

Pull out on handle on front of child
restraint and adjust to one of the three
rear-facing positions.

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5
4
3 2 1
Facing
3 Rear

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6. 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
UAS 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.

7. Check the Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball
must be completely in the blue area.
Readjust the recline if needed.
For infants 3 months and under, the ball
must be entirely in the light blue area.
If needed, rolled towels or pool noodles
may be placed under the car seat at
the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is
completely in the blue area.

Facing
3 Rear
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 8. Extend the UAS Strap
For easier installation, extend the UAS
strap to its maximum length by pressing
the grey button and pulling on the strap.

9. Expose the SnugLock® Lock-Off

A. Loosen the harness straps. Push
down on the harness release lever while
pulling out on the harness straps at the
chest clip.

A
Facing
3 Rear

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B. Raise the headrest to the highest B
position.

C
C. Unbuckle the buckle.

D. Unbuckle the chest clip. D

Facing
3 Rear
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 E. Undo the 2 snaps to unsnap seat pad.
E

F. Pull bottom seat pad back to expose the

F plastic shell.

G. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the

way.
G
Facing
3 Rear

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10. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off
Lift the lever to open the SnugLock®
lock-off.

11. Rotate the SnugLock® Lock-Off

if Needed
If the SnugLock® Lock-off is in the
forward-facing belt path, rotate down
toward the rear-facing belt path.
Proceed to the next step if the
SnugLock® Lock-off is already in the
rear-facing belt path.

Facing
3 Rear
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 12. Make Sure the UAS strap is
Routed Under the SnugLock®
Lock-Off
The UAS strap should lie as flat as
possible and not be twisted.
Make sure the UAS strap is in front of
the buckle strap when the buckle is in
the inner-most position, and behind
when in the outer-most position.

13. Attach UAS Connectors to

Vehicle’s Lower Anchors
Strap should lie flat and not be twisted.
Facing
3 Rear

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14. T ighten the UAS strap
Press down firmly in the center of the
car seat while tightening the UAS strap
to remove all the slack. Do not pull on the
strap with excessive force.
You may need to tighten through the
rear-facing belt path as shown.

CLICK!

15. Close the SnugLock® Lock-Off

When the slack is removed, close the
SnugLock® Lock-Off until you hear a
“Click”. Make sure the UAS strap is Keep hands away from the
under the SnugLock® Lock-Off. lock-off area when

Facing
closing the lock-off.

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 16. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the UAS
strap is and slide the car seat side-to-
side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 2.5 cm (1
in), it is tight enough.

17. Replace the Seat Pad

Move the headrest back to its proper
position for your child.
Facing
3 Rear

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18. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball
must completely be in the blue area.
Readjust if needed.
For infants 3 months and under, the ball
must completely be in the light blue
area.
If needed, rolled towels may be placed
under the car seat at the vehicle seat
crease, until the ball is completely in the
blue area.
See section 6 to secure your child.
Recheck level indicator with child in
seat.

Facing
3 Rear
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 Is Everything Correct?
Car Seat Does Not Move More than
2.5 cm (1 in) at the Belt Path
Level Indicator’s Ball
Is In The Blue Area 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
Facing
3 Rear

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 3-C Install Rear-Facing with
Vehicle Seat Belt
1. Attach Anti-Rebound Bar
Insert the ends of the Anti-Rebound Bar
into the holes on the front of the seat
until the bar CLICKS into place.
Make sure the seat pad fabric is not
covering up and blocking the holes on
the seat.
The Anti-Rebound Bar can ONLY be used
in rear-facing mode. The Anti-Rebound
Bar MUST be used at all times when using
this car seat Rear-Facing.

2. Make Sure UAS is in the Forward-

Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange
Label
If not, see section 9 to move UAS.

Facing
3 Rear
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 3. Store Top Tether and UAS
Connectors
Attach top tether hook and UAS connectors
to the plastic bars as shown.

4. Recline the Car Seat

Pull out on handle on front of child
restraint and adjust to one of the three
rear-facing positions.

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Facing
3 Rear

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4
3 2 1

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5. P
 lace Car Seat Rear-Facing in
Back Seat of the Vehicle
Place rear-facing in vehicle seat. The
base should sit as flat as possible on the
vehicle seat.
Note: Make Sure Base is a minimum of
80% on Vehicle Seat.

6. Check the Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball
must completely be in the blue area.
Readjust if needed.
For infants 3 months and under, the ball
must completely be in the light blue
area.
If needed, rolled towels or pool noodles
may be placed under the car seat at
the vehicle seat crease, until the ball is
completely in the blue area.
See section 6 to secure your child.
Recheck level indicator with child in seat.

Facing
3 Rear
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 7. Expose the SnugLock® Lock-Off
A. Loosen the harness straps. Push
down on the harness release lever while
pulling out on the harness straps at the
chest clip.

B B. Raise the headrest to the highest

position.
Facing
3 Rear

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C. Unbuckle the buckle. C

D. Unbuckle the chest clip. D

Facing
3 Rear
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 E E. Undo the 2 snaps to unsnap seat pad.

F. Pull bottom seat pad back to expose the

F plastic shell.

G. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the

G way.
Facing
3 Rear

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8. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off
Lift the lever to open the SnugLock®
lock-off.

9. Rotate the SnugLock® Lock-Off

if Needed
If the SnugLock® Lock-off is in the
forward-facing belt path, rotate down
toward the rear-facing belt path.
Proceed to the next step if the
SnugLock® Lock-off is already in the
rear-facing belt path.

Facing
3 Rear
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 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use

10. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt

Under the SnugLock® Lock-off
Thread vehicle seat belt through the
rear-facing belt path (marked with a
blue label), through the SnugLock®
Lock-Off, and out
the other side.
Buckle the seat
belt. The seat belt
should lie as flat
as possible and
not be twisted.
Make sure the vehicle seat belt is in
front of the buckle strap when the
buckle is in the inner-most position,
and behind when in the outer-most
position.
Facing
3 Rear

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11. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt
Press down firmly in the center of the
car seat. Pull on the shoulder belt to
remove slack.
Do not pull on the vehicle seat belt with
excessive force.

12. Close the SnugLock® Lock-Off

When the slack is removed, close the
SnugLock® Lock-Off until you hear a
“Click”. Make sure the vehicle seat belt is
under the SnugLock® Lock-Off.

CLICK!

Keep hands away from the lock-off area when

closing the lock-off.

Facing
3 Rear
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 13. Test For Tightness
Grab the sides of the seat where the UAS
strap is and slide the car seat side-to-
side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 2.5 cm (1
in), it is tight enough.

14. Replace the Seat Pad

Move the headrest back to its proper
position for your child.
Facing
3 Rear

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15. Check the Level Indicator
Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Ball
must completely be in the blue area.
Readjust if needed.
For infants 3 months and under, the ball
must completely be in the light blue
area.
If needed, rolled towels may be placed
under the car seat at the vehicle seat
crease, until the ball is completely in the
blue area.
See section 6 to secure your child.
Recheck level indicator with child in
seat.

Facing
3 Rear
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 Is Everything Correct?
Car Seat Does Not Move More than
2.5 cm (1 in) at the Belt Path
Level Indicator’s Ball
Is In The Blue Area 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
Facing
3 Rear

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4-A Forward-Facing Use

4 Forward
Important
Forward-Facing:

Facing
10-30 kg (22-65 lb),
69-125 cm (27-49 in)
• Place car seat forward-
facing in the
vehicle back seat.
• Make sure UAS strap or vehicle seat
belt is routed through the forward-facing UAS Strap with Top
belt path marked with an orange label. Tether
• Install this car seat tightly in your
vehicle. Car seat should not move at Do not install by this method
the forward-facing belt path more than for a child weighing more
2.5 cm (1 in) from side to side, front to than 20 kg (45 lb)
back.
• Harness straps need to be even
with or just above the top of child’s DO NOT USE the Anti-
shoulders and chest clip is at armpit Rebound Bar in the
level. forward-facing mode.
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 • Remove the head support and body
support. Use the head support and
4 Forward

body support ONLY in the rear-facing

Facing

mode.
Experts recommend that children ride
rear-facing until they reach the maximum
rear-facing height or weight rating for their
seat, and when forward-facing, children
Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat should use the built-in harness system
Belt with Top Tether for as long as possible until they reach
the maximum forward-facing weight or
height for their car seat. This car seat may
remain in forward facing position until the
child weighs 30 kg (65 lb) or measures
125 cm (49 in).

Vehicle Seat Lap Belt

With Top Tether

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4-B Installing Forward-Facing
With UAS and Top Tether

4 Forward
Important
Facing
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for UAS location and use. Do not
install UAS when a child weighs more than 20 kg (45 lb)

1. Remove Anti-Rebound Bar

DO NOT use the Anti-Rebound Bar in
forward-facing mode. The Anti-Rebound
Bar can ONLY be used in rear-facing
mode.
See section 8 to remove the Anti-
Rebound Bar.

2. Remove UAS Connectors

from Storage Location

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 3. Make Sure UAS Strap is in the
Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked
4 Forward

with Orange Label

Facing

If not, see section 9 to move UAS.

4. Recline the Car Seat

Pull
 out the recline handle and place the
car seat in recline position 4, 5, or 6.

6
5
4 1
3 2

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 5. U
 nhook Top Tether Hook From
Storage
ed Unhook top tether and lay it in the seat.

4 Forward
Important
Facing
6. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing
in Back Seat of the Vehicle
Place forward-facing in vehicle seat
and center the car seat between the
UAS lower 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.
7. Extend the UAS Strap
For easier installation, extend the UAS
strap to its maximum length by pressing
the grey button and pulling on the strap.
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 A 8. Expose the SnugLock® Lock-Off
A. Loosen the harness straps. Push
4 Forward

down on the harness release lever while

Facing

pulling out on the harness straps at the

chest clip.

B B. Raise the headrest to the highest

position.

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C. Unbuckle the buckle. C

4 Forward
Important
Facing
D. Unbuckle the chest clip.
D

E. Undo the 2 snaps to unsnap seat pad. E

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 F
F. Pull bottom seat pad back to expose the
4 Forward

plastic shell.
Facing

G G. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the

way.

9. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off

Lift the lever to open the SnugLock®
lock-off.

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10. Rotate the SnugLock® Lock-Off

4 Forward
if Needed

Important
Facing
If the SnugLock® Lock-off is in
the rear-facing belt path, rotate the
SnugLock® Lock-off up toward the
forward-facing belt path.
Proceed to the next step if the
SnugLock® Lock-off is already in the
forward-facing belt path.

11. Make Sure the UAS Strap is

Routed Under the SnugLock®
Lock-Off
The UAS strap should lie as flat as
possible and not be twisted.

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 12. Attach UAS Connectors to
Vehicle’s Lower Anchors.
4 Forward
Facing

UAS strap should not be twisted.

13. Tighten the UAS Strap

Press down firmly in the center of the
car seat while tightening the UAS strap
to remove all the slack. Do not pull on the
strap with excessive force.

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14. Close the SnugLock® Lock-Off
When the slack is removed, close the CLICK!

4 Forward
SnugLock® Lock-Off until you hear a

Important
Facing
“Click”. Make sure the UAS strap is
under the SnugLock® Lock-Off.

Keep hands away from the lock-off area when

closing the lock-off.
15. A
 ttach Top Tether Hook
Extend the top tether
by lifting up on the top
tether lock and attach.

Consult vehicle’s owner manual for

specific location.

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 16. Tighten Top Tether Strap
Remove all the slack.
4 Forward
Facing

17. Test For Tightness

Grab the sides of the seat where the
UAS strap is and slide the car seat
side-to-side and front-to-back.
If the seat moves less than 2.5 cm
(1 in), it is tight enough.
See section 6-A to secure your
child.

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18. Replace the Seat Pad
Move the headrest back to its proper

4 Forward
Important
Facing
position for your child.

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 Is Everything Correct?
4 Forward

Car Seat Does Not Move More than

Facing

2.5 cm (1 in) 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

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4-C Install Forward-Facing with
Vehicle Seat Belt and Top Tether

4 Forward
Important
Facing
1. Remove Anti-Rebound Bar
DO NOT use the Anti-Rebound Bar in
forward-facing mode. The Anti-Rebound
Bar can ONLY be used in rear-facing
mode.
See section 8 to remove the Anti-
Rebound Bar.
2. M
 ake Sure UAS Strap is in the
Rear-Facing Belt Path Marked
With a Blue Label
If not, See section 9 to move UAS strap.

3. Store UAS Connectors

Attach UAS connectors to the plastic bars
as shown.

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 4. Recline the Car Seat
Pull out the recline handle and place the
4 Forward

car seat in recline position 4, 5, or 6.

Facing

6
5
4 1
3 2

5. Unhook Top Tether Hook From

Storage
Unhook top tether and lay it in the seat.

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6. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing
in Back Seat of the Vehicle

4 Forward
Important
Facing
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.

7. Expose the SnugLock® Lock-Off A

A. Loosen the harness straps. Push
down on the harness release lever
while pulling out on the harness straps
at the chest clip.

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 B B. Raise the headrest to the highest
position.
4 Forward
Facing

C C. Unbuckle the buckle.

D. Unbuckle the chest clip.

D

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E. Undo the 2 snaps to unsnap seat pad. E

4 Forward
Important
Facing
F. Pull bottom seat pad back to expose
the plastic shell. F

G. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of

the way. G

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 8. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off
4 Forward

Lift the lever to open the SnugLock®

Facing

lock-off.

9. Rotate the SnugLock® Lock-Off

if Needed
If the SnugLock® lock-off arm is in the
rear-facing belt path, rotate the arm up
toward the forward-facing belt path.
Proceed to the next step if the lock-off
arm is already in the forward-facing
belt path.

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Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
10. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt

4 Forward
Important
Thread vehicle seat belt through the

Facing
forward-facing belt path (marked with
an orange label), under the SnugLock®
Lock-Off, and out
the other side.
Buckle the seat
belt. The seat belt
should lie as flat
as possible and
not be twisted.
11. 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. Do not pull on the strap with
excessive force.

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 12. Close the SnugLock® Lock-Off
When the slack is removed, close the
4 Forward

CLICK!
SnugLock® Lock-Off until you hear a
Facing

“Click”. Make sure the vehicle seat belt

is under the SnugLock® Lock-Off.

Keep hands away from the

lock-off area when
closing the lock-off.
13. Attach Top Tether Hook
Extend the top tether
by lifting up on the top
tether lock and attach.

Consult vehicle’s owner manual for

specific location.

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14. Tighten the Top Tether Strap
Push the car seat back while tightening

4 Forward
the top tether strap to remove all the

Important
Facing
slack.
15. 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 2.5 cm (1
in), it is tight enough.
See section 6-A to secure your child.

16. Replace the Seat Pad

Move the headrest back to its proper
position for your child.

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 Is Everything Correct?

Car Seat Does Not Move More than

4 Forward
Facing

2.5 cm (1 in) 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

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 5-A Booster Use
Booster Use:
18-45 kg (40-100 lb), 110-
145 cm (43-57 in) 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. Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat

5 Booster
• Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child Belt
and MUST NOT be twisted.
• Vehicle seat’s shoulder belt is adjusted
snugly and should lie between child’s
neck and edge of shoulder.
• Never use a vehicle lap-only belt across
front of child. DO NOT USE the Anti-
•D  O NOT position vehicle shoulder belt Rebound Bar in the
under the child’s arm or back.
booster mode.

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 •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.
Never Use a Vehicle • The front of booster seat MUST NOT
Lap-Only Belt Across hang over front of vehicle seat.
• If child will not keep vehicle belt properly
Front of Child positioned, DO NOT use this booster
seat. Use a different car seat.
Experts recommend that children should
5 Booster

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 145 cm (4 ft 9 in) tall or under
should ride in a belt-positioning booster
seat.

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5-B Install Highback Booster

1. Remove Anti-Rebound Bar

DO NOT use the Anti-Rebound Bar in
booster mode. The Anti-Rebound Bar
can ONLY be used in rear-facing mode.
See section 8 to remove the Anti-
Rebound Bar.

5 Booster
2. S
 tore The Harness System A
A. To remove harness covers, undo the
fastening strips and remove.

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 B B. Loosen the shoulder straps as much
as possible. Push down on the
harness release lever while pulling
out on the harness straps at the
chest clip.
5 Booster

C C. Raise the headrest to the highest

position.

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D. Unbuckle the buckle. D

E. Unbuckle the chest clip. E

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F. Undo the 2 snaps to unsnap seat pad. F

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 G. Pull bottom seat pad back to expose
G
the plastic shell.

H. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the

H way.

I. Remove the buckle strap. From bottom

5 Booster

of car seat, rotate metal retainer to

side in order
to push it
I through slot
easier.

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J. Open the harness storage door. J

K. Place harness, chest clip, buckle

tongues, and buckle inside storage
compartment and close the door.

5 Booster
K

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 L L. Replace seat pad. Move the headrest
back to its proper position for your
child.

3. Adjust the Car Seat

Place car seat in recline position 6.
5 Booster

6 4. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing

in Back Seat of the Vehicle
5
4 1
3 2

Place forward-facing in vehicle seat.

The bottom of the seat should sit as flat
as possible on the vehicle seat.
Make sure the base completely rests
on the vehicle seat.

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 Skip to Step 18 on page 102 if Not Using UAS

Graco allows the securing of the car seat with

the UAS and top tether in the booster mode. The
child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle
lap/shoulder seat belt. UAS and the tether can be
used in the booster mode regardless of the weight
of the child up to 45 kg (100 lb).
Verify the following before using UAS in the
booster mode:
• The UAS strap DOES NOT interfere with any
vehicle seat belts or buckles.

5 Booster
If the UAS strap interferes with the vehicle seat belts or if the chosen seating
position does not have lower anchors, you MUST store the UAS connectors. Store
the UAS connectors by attaching to the plastic bars as shown. Store the tether
as shown. Always secure car seat with UAS or a vehicle seat belt, even when
unoccupied. In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers.

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 5. Remove UAS Connectors from
Storage Location

6. Make Sure UAS Strap is in the

Forward-Facing Belt Path Marked
5 Booster

with Orange Label

If not, See section 9 to move UAS strap.

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 7. I f Using the Top Tether, Unhook
Top Tether From Storage Location
and Lay it in the Seat
Using the tether in booster mode is
optional.

ed

5 Booster
8. Extend the UAS Strap
For easier installation, extend the UAS
strap to its maximum length by pressing
the grey button and pulling on the strap.

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5 Booster 9. Expose the SnugLock® Lock-Off

10. Open the SnugLock® Lock-Off

Lift the lever to open the SnugLock®
lock-off.

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11. Rotate the SnugLock® Lock-
off if needed
If the SnugLock® Lock-off arm is in the
rear-facing belt path, rotate the arm up
toward the forward-facing belt path.
Proceed to the next step if the lock-off
arm is already in the forward-facing
belt path.

12. Make Sure the UAS Strap is

5 Booster
Routed Under the SnugLock®
Lock-Off
The UAS strap should lie as flat as
possible and not be twisted.

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 13. Attach UAS Connectors to
Vehicle’s Lower Anchors
UAS strap should not be twisted.

14. Tighten the UAS Strap

5 Booster

Remove all the slack from the UAS strap.

Do not pull on the strap with excessive
force.

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15. Close the SnugLock® Lock-Off
When the slack is removed, close the
SnugLock® Lock-Off until you hear a CLICK!
“Click”. Make sure the UAS strap is
under the SnugLock® Lock-Off.

Keep hands away from the

lock-off area when
closing the lock-off.

5 Booster
16. A
 ttach Top Tether Hook
Extend the top tether
by lifting up on the top
tether lock and attach.

Consult vehicle’s owner manual for

specific location.
Using the tether in booster mode is
optional. Skip to step 18 on page 102
if not using the tether.
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 17. Tighten Top Tether Strap
Remove all the slack.

18. Replace the Seat Pad

Move the headrest back to its proper
5 Booster

position for your child.

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19. Thread the Vehicle Seat
Shoulder Belt Through Seat
Belt Guide on the Headrest
See section 6-B to secure your
child.

5 Booster
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 WARNING! In cold weather, do not put snowsuits or bulky
garments on your child when placing them in the car seat. Bulky
clothing can prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly.
To keep child warm, buckle your child in the car seat and place a blanket
around the child or place the child’s coat on backwards after buckling in.

6-A Securing Child 5-point Harness

1. Loosen Harness Straps
Push down on the harness release
lever while pulling out on the harness
straps at the chest clip.
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Child

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2. Unbuckle the chest clip and the
crotch buckle
Place harness straps off to the
sides.

3. Place Your Child in the Seat

Make sure their back is flat against the car
seat back.
Avoid bulky or heavy clothing. Doing so
will prevent the harness straps from being

6 Securing
tightened properly. You may place a blanket

Child
over the child after you have secured the
child.

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 4. 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.

5. Be Sure the Harness Straps

Are at the Proper Height
Rear-Facing: Harness straps should be at
or just below the child’s shoulders. Top of
head must be at least 2.5 cm (1 in) below
Rear-Facing
the headrest adjustment lever.

Forward-Facing: Harness straps

should be at or just above the child’s
shoulders. Top of child’s ears below top
of headrest.
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Forward-Facing
Child

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6. To Raise or Lower Headrest/
Harness Height
Squeeze the adjustment handle and move
headrest for the proper harness height.

7. Check the Buckle Position

The correct slot is the one that is closest
to your child without being underneath
them.

6 Securing
Child
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 8. To Adjust the Buckle Position
Recline the car seat and locate the metal
retainer under the car seat shell.

9. Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert

It Up Through the Shell and Pad
From the top of the car seat, pull the
crotch buckle out.

10. Insert Metal Retainer in the New

Crotch Buckle Slot
Reach underneath the car seat and pull
the metal retainer through.
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Child

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11. Pull Up on Crotch Strap to Make
Sure it is Secured

12. Rear-Facing: Make sure the UAS strap

or vehicle belt is in front of the buckle
strap when the buckle is in the inner-most
position (A), and in behind when in the
outer-most position (B) and that it is flat
and is not twisted.

A B

6 Securing
Child
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 13. Buckle the Chest Clip
You will hear a “click” when the chest
clip is securely buckled.

14. 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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Child

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15. 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.

16. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s

Armpit Level

6 Securing
Child
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 6-B Securing Child Highback Booster

Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder

belt system when restraining the child
in the booster seat.

1. Place Child In Seat

Have your child sit in the booster seat,
with his/her back flat against the back of
the booster seat.

2. Thread Vehicle’s Shoulder Belt

Into Seat Belt Guide in the
Headrest
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Child

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 3. B
 uckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder
r 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 shoulder, between the neck and
edge of shoulder. The belt guides should

6 Securing
be even with or just above the shoulders.

Child
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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
Shoulder
6 Securing
Child

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 7-A Accessories

7 Accessories
Harness Covers

Important
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.

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 Head Support
7 Accessories
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.

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 8 Anti-Rebound Bar
Attaching the Anti-Rebound Bar
(Rear Facing Only)
• The Anti-Rebound Bar can ONLY be used
in rear-facing mode. DO NOT use the Anti-
Rebound Bar in forward-facing or booster
mode.
Insert the ends of the Anti-Rebound Bar
into the holes on the front of the seat

Rebound Bar
until the bar CLICKS into place.

8 Anti-
Make sure the seat pad fabric is not
covering up and blocking the holes on
the seat.
Install with the Anti-Rebound Bar rising
upwards. DO NOT install with the Anti-
Rebound Bar dipping downwards.
•Do not carry the car seat by holding onto
the Anti-Rebound Bar.

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 Removing the Anti-Rebound Bar
Push the buttons on both sides of the
seat at the same time to remove the
Anti-Rebound Bar.
Rebound Bar
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 9-A Moving UAS Strap
1. For Ease of Moving the UAS
A. Loosen the harness straps.
B
B. Raise the headrest to the highest
position.
C. Unbuckle the chest clip.
D. Unbuckle the buckle.
C

Lower Anchors
9 Moving
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 E E. Undo the 2 snaps to unsnap seat pad.

F F. Pull bottom seat pad back to expose the

plastic shell.

G
G. Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the
Lower Anchors

way.
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2. Pull the UAS Straps Out of the
Belt Path Openings
Pull the UAS connectors out of the
belt path openings, so that the UAS
connectors lay in the seat.

Forward-
3. S
 lide Entire UAS Strap Along Facing
Bar to the Desired Belt Path
Openings
Rear-Facing: Slide UAS strap along bar
to the front of the seat.
Forward-Facing: Slide the UAS strap up
along bar to the top. Rear-

Lower Anchors
Facing

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 4. Push the UAS Lower Connectors
Out Through the Desired Belt Path
Openings on Each Side of Car Seat
Rear-Facing: Make sure the UAS strap
is in front of the buckle strap when the
buckle is in the inner-most position (A), and
behind when in the outter-most position (B)
and that it is flat and is not twisted.

A B
Lower Anchors
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 Forward-Facing: Make sure the UAS
is routed behind the harness strap, is
flat, and is not twisted.

5. Replace the Seat Pad

Move the headrest back to its proper
position for your child.

Lower Anchors
9 Moving
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 Information 10-A How to Uninstall UAS and Top Tether
10 Additional

UAS Connectors
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, lift up on the top tether lock
to release the tension.
Press in on the hook’s spring. Push top
tether hook in, then lift up and pull away
from top tether anchor.

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10-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location

10 Additional
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations.

Information
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, experts recommend 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

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 Information 10-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations
Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations:
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rear-facing or side-facing rear-facing with an

vehicle seats active front air bag

booster mode with vehicle

lap belt only seat belt

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10-D Vehicle Seat Belts

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

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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.
Latchplate
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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 Identify Your Seat Belt Type

There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat:
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Only

3 connections points. Can be used in 2 connection points. Can ONLY be
all car seats modes of use. used in harness mode.
The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT Belts Forward of the
be used safely with this car seat: Seat Bight

Some vehicles you may

Lap Belt with Motorized Lap Belt or Shoulder not get a secure fit. Read
Shoulder Belt Belt Mounted on Door both your vehicle and car
seat manuals.

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 Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation - Rear-Facing/Forward Facing Modes
Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your

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vehicle seat belts.

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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.

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 How to Lock Your Lap and Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt
Sliding Latchplate and Switchable
Retractor
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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 2.5 cm (1 in).

Note: Instead of switching the retractor, you can use the built in lock-off instead.
Review the Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing sections on how to use the lock-off.

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Locking Latchplate and ELR
Retractor

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A Latchplate that holds the lap belt snug

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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 2.5 cm
(1 in).
Note: When using the SnugLock® lock-off,
you do not need to switch the retractor. The
SnugLock® lock-off locks the seat belt.

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 Sliding Latchplate and ALR
Retractor
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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
2.5 cm (1 in).

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Sliding Latchplate and ELR Retractor
A Latchplate that slides freely on the belt
webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt

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snug around a car seat.

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With this retractor, you can use the built in
lockoff or you can use a locking clip to lock
the vehicle seat belt. When using the lock-off,
review the Rear-Facing or Forward-Facing
sections on how to use the lock-off. DO NOT
USE BOTH. Locking Clip
To get a locking clip call 1-800-345-4109
Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper 2.5 cm (1 in)
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.
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 Lap Belt Installation
Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about
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your vehicle seat belts.

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Locking Latchplate and No

Retractor
When installing the car seat, route the
lap seat belt through the proper path and
Grab the sides of the seat at the belt buckle it in. Then, pull upwards on the
path and slide the seat side-to-side tail of the belt so that the lap belt gets tight
and front-to-back. The seat should around the car seat.
not move more than 2.5 cm (1 in).
Sewn On Latchplate 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-E Aircraft Installation

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This child restraint is certified for use in

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aircraft when using the harness system,
and ONLY when not using the SnugLock®
lock-off.

This child restraint is not certified for

aircraft use when used as a booster seat
because aircrafts do not have shoulder
belts. NEVER use a vehicle lap-only belt
across front of child.

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 1. Move the UAS Strap
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Rear-Facing: If installing rear-facing,

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move the UAS to the forward-facing

belt path marked with an orange label.

Forward-Facing: If installing forward-

facing, move the UAS to the rear-facing
belt path marked with a blue label.

See section 9 to move UAS.

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2. Route the Aircraft Seat Belt A
Over the SnugLock® Lock-off

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Thread the aircraft seat belt through the

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belt path 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

aircraft seat belt by lifting seat pad up to
expose the belt path. B

Rear-Facing: Make sure the aircraft

seat belt is (A) in front of the buckle
strap when the buckle is in the inner-
most position, and (B) in behind when
in the outter-most position and that it is
flat and is not twisted.

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 Forward-Facing: Make sure the
aircraft seat belt is routed behind
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the harness strap, is flat, and is not

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twisted.

For complete rear-facing installation,

see section 3-C on page 51, and for
forward-facing installation, see section
4-C on page 77.

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11-A Cleaning Seat Pad

Head Support Cover

Raise the headrest to the highest
position.

Undo the two snaps below the head

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support.

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 Undo elastic loops behind head support.

Undo elastic loops inside each shoulder

belt guide.
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Peel cover off head support.

Machine wash pad in cold water on
delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE
BLEACH.
To put the head support cover back on,
reverse preceding steps.

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Seat Pad
Remove Anti-Rebound Bar.
See section 8 to remove the Anti-Rebound
Bar.

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Undo the two snaps.

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 Pull the seat pad forward and undo the 2
snaps at the front of the seat.
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Undo the fabric below each cup holder and

remove the seat pad from the shell.
Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate
cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.
To put the seat pad back on, reverse
preceding steps.

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Side Pad
A
On each side of the seat, undo the snap
near the forward-facing belt path and
the snap at the front of the seat (A).
Undo the armrest fabric behind each
cup holder (B).

Undo the fabric below each lap belt

guide (C).

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Cleaning
B

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 Undo elastic loops on the back of the
seat.

Remove the side pad from the shell.

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Machine wash pad in cold water on

delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE
BLEACH.
To put the seat pad back on, reverse
preceding steps.

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 11-B Cleaning Crotch Buckle
Recline the car seat and locate the metal
retainer. Rotate the metal retainer up through
the shell and pad. From the front, pull the
crotch buckle 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

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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 WARNING! Inspect and clean
with a click. Re-insert the buckle into the buckle from time to time to
same slot it was removed. Pull up on crotch remove any objects or debris
buckle to make sure it is secured. that could prevent latching.

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 11-C Cleaning Harness, Lower
Anchors and Top Tether
Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE
THE HARNESS STRAPS, UAS STRAP or TETHER STRAP IN WATER
Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps, UAS strap or
tether strap are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at
www.gracobaby.ca or 1-800-345-4109.
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Notes

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Replacement Parts
To purchase parts or accessories in Canada,
please contact us at the following:
www.gracobaby.ca
[email protected]
or 1-800-345-4109

Store instruction manual in the slot with

the instruction book icon as shown.

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