SNUGRIDE® SNUGLOCK™35

SNUGRIDE

SNUGLOCK

™

FAILURE TO PROPERLY

USE THIS

CHILD RESTRAINT

INCREASES THE

RISK OF SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH IN

A SUDDEN STOP OR

CRASH.

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE USE.

Do not install or use this

child restraint until you

read and understand

the instructions in this

manual.

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PD349631A 08/16

1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual

1-B Before You Begin

1-C Safety Warnings

2-A Car Seat Features

2-B Remove Car Seat from Base

2-C Attach Car Seat to Base

2-D Adjusting Carry Handle

2-E Recline the Base

2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location

2-G Choosing LATCH or Seat Belt

2-H What Is LATCH

3-A Rear-Facing Checklist

3-B Install With Base With LATCH Strap

3-C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt

3-D Install Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt

Important Pages 4-13

Features Pages 14-23

Rear-Facing Use Pages 24-45

4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child

4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child

4-C Securing Child in Car Seat

4-D Removing Child

Securing Child Pages 46-58

Carrier Use Pages 59-60

Vehicle Information Pages 61-71

6-A Additional LATCH Information

6-B How to Remove LATCH

6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats

6-D Vehicle Seat Belts

Accessories Page 72

Care & Cleaning Pages 73-80

8-A Cleaning Seat Pad

8-B Cleaning Buckle

1 Important

1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual

This car seat is for children 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg) and 32”

(81 cm) or less.

Get to Know Your Car Seat

Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this infant car seat.

What Seating Location Should I Use?

Which Installation Method Should I Use?

This infant car seat base 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.

This infant car seat carrier can be installed in your vehicle using

only the vehicle seat belt. LATCH is not available to install the

carrier.

The best seating location for this infant car seat is one that:

• Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and

• Results in a secure installation of this car seat.

Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with

an active front air bag.

Review section 6 of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.

1 Important

When Installing Base

LATCH System

LATCH consists of lower

anchors, which are built-

in to your vehicle, and

connecting hooks that are

built-in your car seat.

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-B of this

manual AND your vehicle

owner’s manual.

Review section 3-C of this

manual AND your vehicle

owner’s manual.

When Installing Carrier

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-D of this

manual AND your vehicle

owner’s manual.

1 Important

Does Your Seat Fit Your Child Correctly?

To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 4 to

understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the

car seat to fit your child.

You Need To Adjust:

Harness Height

Harness straps at or just below the

child’s shoulders. Review section 4-A.

Buckle Position

The correct slot is the one that is closest

to your child without being underneath

them. Review section 4-B.

Harness Tightness

If your fingers slide off the harness straps

without pinching the straps, it is tight

enough. Review section 4-C.

1 Important

Did You Do Everything Correctly?

Base or Car Seat Does

Not Move More Than 1”

(2.5 cm) At The Belt Path

Review section 3.

Car Seat Level to Ground

Review sections 2-E and 3.

Car Seat Is Properly Attached

To Base

Review section 2-C.

Cannot Pinch Harness

Harness straps at or just below

the child’s shoulders.

Review section 4-C.

Chest Clip Even With Armpits

Review section 4-C.

1 Important

1-B 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.

Your child’s safety depends on you. No car seat can

guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper

use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

Even if this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own,

you must follow the detailed instructions in this instruction

manual to ensure the steps below are performed correctly.

1 Important

1-B Before You Begin

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 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

1 Important

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 when

used without the base. Use only on forward-facing

aircraft seats. Follow the instructions for vehicle

installation. See sections 3-D and 6-D Lap Belt

Installation.

This child restraint’s base is NOT certified for use in

aircraft.

Contact the airline for their specific polices.

Certification

STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after the date

of manufacture. Look for date of manufacture label 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.

Car Seat’s Useful Life

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.

Vehicle Seat Protection

Warm Weather Use

1 Important

1-C Safety Warnings

No car seat can guarantee protection from

injury in every situation, but proper use

helps reduce the risk of serious injury or

death. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.

Failure to follow these instructions and child

restraint’s labels can result in child striking the

vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.

! NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT

REAR-FACING IN A VEHICLE SEATING

LOCATION THAT HAS AN ACTIVE FRONT

AIR BAG.

If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and car seat

with great force and cause serious injury or death to

your child.

! Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more

information about air bags and car seat use.

Certification

Car Seat’s Useful Life

Vehicle Seat Protection

Warm Weather Use

1 Important

! If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review

your vehicle owner’s manual.

! The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP)

and National Highway Safety Administration

(NHTSA) recommend that children ride rear-facing

until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum

rear-facing height or weight rating for their car

seat.

! This child restraint must only be used with

children weighing between 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg).

! 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 6-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.

1 Important

! 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. 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.

! 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

LATCH strap at the same time when using the

car seat rear-facing.

2 Features

2-A Car Seat Features

A Carry Handle

B Canopy

C Body Pillow (select models)

D Handle Adjustment Buttons

E Rear-Facing Belt Path

(When Used Without Base)

F Harness Release

Lever (Under Pad)

G Harness Adjustment

Strap

H Removable Base

I Harness Covers

(Select Models)

2 Features

J Base Release Lever

K Car Seat Shell

L Instruction Manual

and LATCH Strap

Storage

M Chest Clip

N Harness Straps

O Buckle Tongues

P Buckle

Q Buckle Strap

2 Features

A Base Release Lever

B Harness Strap Slots

C Locking Clip

D Harness Straps

E Buckle Metal Clip

F Splitter Plate

2 Features

G Car Seat Base Lock

H Recline Level

Indicator

I Base Rear-Facing

Belt Path

SnugLock™ Lock-Off

Release Lever

L Instruction Manual

and LATCH Strap

Storage

M Base Recline Lever

N Base Recline Foot

2 Features

Attaching Car

Seat To Base

Align the locking bar at

the front of the car seat

with the locks in the

base. Set car seat in the

base. Push down on

the front of the car seat.

You will hear a “click”

when it is locked.

Pull up on the front

corners of the seat to

make sure it is locked.

2-B Remove Car Seat from Base

To Remove Car

Seat from Base

From the back of the

car seat, squeeze the

base release handle

and lift the car seat

out of the base.

2-C Attach Car Seat to Base

CLICK!

2 Features

To Rotate Handle

Press the red handle

adjustment buttons

on both sides of

handle.

MAKE SURE handle

locks into position

before lifting the

carrier.

2-D

Adjusting Carry Handle

Handle Has 4

Positions

Rotate handle to

any of the 4 locked

positions. Push and

pull the handle to

make sure handle is

in a lock position.

Carry handle MUST

be upright in position

A when carrying.

Handle can be in any

locked position when

used in the vehicle.

2 Features

2-E

Recline the Base

Base Has 4

Recline Positions

Squeeze the base

recline lever and lift

the base to extend

the foot.

Squeeze the base

recline lever and

lower the base to

retract the foot.

Check the level

indicator for

appropriate install.

(See Next Page)

When the foot

is completely

extended and the

level indicator is

not correct for your

child’s age, you may

raise the foot and

place a rolled towel

under the foot until

the indicator shows

correctly.

When Reading The

Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be on level

ground.

Use corrected age for

preemies.

- If the blue indicator is in

the smaller area between

the black lines, the restraint

is level for infants 0+

months in age.

- If blue indicator is in the

larger partially notched

area, the restraint is level

for a child 3+ months in

age.

- If any blue appears

outside the black lines,

the child restraint is NOT

level. You must adjust your

recline position.

2 Features

When Reading The

Level Indicator

Vehicle MUST be on level

ground.

Use corrected age for

preemies.

- If the blue indicator is in

the smaller area between

the black lines, the restraint

is level for infants 0+

months in age.

- If blue indicator is in the

larger partially notched

area, the restraint is level

for a child 3+ months in

age.

- If any blue appears

outside the black lines,

the child restraint is NOT

level. You must adjust your

recline position.

0+ Months

3+ Months

2 Features

According to accident statistics, the

safest place for your child in any

vehicle is the back seat. The center

of the back seat can be the safest

during a possible side impact.

Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating

locations. Review section 6 for additional information.

Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the

car seat can be installed. Be sure to check your vehicle

owner’s manual for all available seating positions.

2-F

Choosing Vehicle Seat

Location

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 infant child restraint.

2 Features

2-H

What is LATCH?

LATCH 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.

Review your vehicle’s owner manual for exact location

and use. Review section 6 for additional information.

Vehicle Lower

Anchor Points

Typical seat in a passenger

vehicle. Other vehicle types may

have different LATCH locations.

Vehicle Seat Crease

2-G Choosing LATCH or Seat Belts

This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the

vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both systems are equally

safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. Review

section 6 for additional information.

3 Rear

Facing

3-A Rear-Facing Safe Use

Checklist

Rear-Facing:

4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg)

32” (81 cm) or less



• Car seat MUST be 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

belt path more than 1”

(2.5 cm) from side to

side and front to back.

• Make sure to check the

level indicator or level line

for proper recline.

• Harness straps must be

at or just below the top

of child’s shoulders and

chest clip must be at

armpit level.

LATCH Strap

Vehicle Lap/Shoulder

Seat Belt

3 Rear

Facing

Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt

Vehicle Lap/Shoulder

Seat Belt Without Base

Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt

Without Base

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. 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.

NEVER

place this

child

restraint

rear-facing in a

vehicle seating

location that has an

active front air bag.

Check your state laws

and the AAP and NHTSA

recommendations. See

page 12.

3 Rear

Facing

3-B Install With Base

Rear-Facing With

LATCH Strap

Review your vehicle owner’s manual for LATCH

location and use.

1. Place Base in

Back Seat of the

Vehicle

Place the base flat

on the vehicle seat.

Push it back until

the front of the base

touches the vehicle

seat back. Center

the base between

the lower LATCH

anchors.

If allowed by your

Vehicle Owner’s

Manual, the center

seating position may

be used if the anchor

spacing is 11” (28

cm) or greater.

3 Rear

Facing

2. Remove the

LATCH Hooks

from Storage

Location

Open the LATCH

storage door and

pull out the LATCH

strap.

Close the Door.

3. Open the

SnugLock™

Arm

Push in the release

lever and open the

lock-off.

3 Rear

Facing

Thread LATCH

Strap Through the

Rear-Facing Belt

Path Marked With

a Blue Label

4. Extend the LATCH

Strap

Extend the LATCH

strap to its maximum

length by pressing

the gray button and

pulling on the strap.

3 Rear

Facing

6. Check the Level

Indicator

Vehicle MUST be

level with the ground.

To recline, review

section 2-E.

7. Connect LATCH

Hooks to

Vehicle’s Lower

LATCH Anchors

LATCH strap should

lay as flat as possible

and not be twisted.

Do not attach the

hook upside down.

0+ Months

3+ Months

3 Rear

Facing

8. Remove the Slack

Press down firmly

in the top of the

base while pulling

on the free end of

the LATCH strap to

remove all the slack.

Do not pull on the

strap with excessive

force.

9. Close the

SnugLock™

Arm

Shut the lock-off on

top of the LATCH

strap.

Close the lock-off

until you hear a

“Click”.

CLICK!

Keep hands away from the lock-off area when

closing the lock-off.

3 Rear

Facing

11. Attach Car Seat

to Base

Place car seat into

the base. Push down

on the front of the car

seat and handle until

you hear a “click”.

Test to make sure the

car seat is attached

by pulling up on the

front corners of car

seat.

CLICK!

10. Test For

Tightness

Grab the sides of

the base at the belt

path, push and pull

the base from side

to side and front to

back.

If the base moves

less than 1” (2.5

cm), it is tight

enough.

3 Rear

Facing

0+ Months

3+ Months

12. Check the Level

Indicator

Vehicle MUST be

level with the ground.

Check the level

indicator with child in

the child restraint.

See section 4-C to

secure your child.

3 Rear

Facing

Is Everything Correct?

Car Seat Is Properly

Attached To Base

Cannot Pinch Harness

Chest Clip Even With

Armpits

Base Does Not Move

More Than 1” (2.5 cm)

At The Belt Path

With Vehicle On Level

Ground, Check the

Level Indicator

3 Rear

Facing

3-C Install With Base

Rear-Facing With

Vehicle Seat Belt

1. Store LATCH

Strap

Open the storage

door and insert the

LATCH strap as

shown.

2. Place Base in

Back Seat of the

Vehicle

Place the base flat

on the vehicle seat.

Push it back until

the front of the base

touches the vehicle

seat back.

3 Rear

Facing

4. Check the Level

Indicator

Vehicle MUST be

level with the ground.

To recline, review

section 2-E.

3. Open the

SnugLock™ Arm

Push in the release

lever and open the

lock-off.

0+ Months

3+ Months

3 Rear

Facing

6. Tighten

the

Vehicle Seat Belt

Press down firmly

on the top of the

base while pulling on

the shoulder belt to

remove the slack.

Do not pull on the

strap with excessive

force.

5. Route the Vehicle

Seat Belt

Thread vehicle seat

belt through the

rear-facing belt path

(marked with a blue

label) and buckle it.

The seat belt should

lay as flat as possible

and not be twisted.

Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat

belt use

3 Rear

Facing

7. Close the

SnugLock™ Arm

Push down on the

arm until the you hear

the latch click.

CLICK!

Keep hands away from the lock-off area when

closing the lock-off.

8. Test For

Tightness

Grab the sides of the

base where the seat

belt is and push and

pull the base from

side to side and front

to back.

If the base moves

less than 1” (2.5

cm), it is tight

enough.

3 Rear

Facing

CLICK!

9. Attach Car Seat

to Base

Place car seat into

the base. Push down

on the front of the car

seat and handle until

you hear a “click”.

Test to make sure the

car seat is attached

by pulling up on the

front corners of car

seat.

3 Rear

Facing

10. Check the Level

Indicator

Vehicle MUST

be level with the

ground.

Check the level

indicator with

child in the child

restraint.

See section 4-C to

secure your child.

0+ Months

3+ Months

3 Rear

Facing

Is Everything Correct?

Car Seat Is Properly

Attached To Base

Cannot Pinch Harness

Chest Clip Even With

Armpits

Base Does Not Move

More Than 1” (2.5 cm)

At The Belt Path

With Vehicle On Level

Ground, Check the

Level Indicator

3 Rear

Facing

3-D Install Without Base

Rear-Facing With

Vehicle Seat Belt

2. Place Car Seat in

Back Seat of the

Vehicle

Place the car seat on

the vehicle seat. Push

it back until the front

of the car seat touches

the vehicle seat back.

Check the rear-facing

level line. The red level

line on the side of the

seat MUST BE LEVEL

with the ground.

If needed, rolled towels

may be placed under

the base, at the vehicle

seat crease, until the

level line is level with

the ground.

1. Secure Child In

the Car Seat

See Section 4C.

3 Rear

Facing

3. Route the Vehicle

Seat Belt

Thread vehicle seat

belt through the

rear-facing belt path

(marked with a blue

label) and buckle it.

The seat belt should

not be twisted.

If your shoulder

belt is long enough,

you may route the

shoulder belt behind

the seat as shown.

4. 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 6-D.

3 Rear

Facing

5. Tighten

the

Vehicle Seat Belt

Lay your forearm

across the car seat

at the belt path and

push down. Pull on

the shoulder belt to

tighten while feeding

the slack back in the

retractor.

6. Test For

Tightness

Grab the sides of the

car seat where the

seat belt is and push

and pull the car seat

from side to side and

front to back.

If the car seat

moves less than 1”

(2.5 cm), it is tight

enough.

3 Rear

Facing

7. Check the Rear

Facing Level

Line

The red level line on

the side of the seat

MUST BE LEVEL

with the ground.

Check the level line

with child in the

child restraint when

making sure the

line is level with the

ground.

3 Rear

Facing

Is Everything Correct?

Cannot Pinch Harness

Chest Clip Even With

Armpits

Car Seat Does Not

Move More Than 1”

(2.5 cm) At The Belt

Path

Car Seat Level to

Ground

4 Securing

Child

4-A

Adjust Harness to Fit Child

Loosen Harness

Straps

Push down on the

harness release lever

while pulling out on

the harness straps at

the chest clip.

Release the Chest

Clip

Squeeze the chest

clip release buttons

and pull apart.

Important

4 Securing

Child

Unbuckle the

Buckle

Press the red button

and pull buckle

tongues out. Place

harness straps off to

the sides.

Place Your Child

in the Seat

Make sure their back is

flat against the car seat

back.

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.

4 Securing

Child

Place Harness

Straps Over

Child’s Shoulders

Check Harness

Height

Harness Straps

MUST BE AT OR

JUST BELOW the

Child’s Shoulders

Important

4 Securing

Child

1” (2.5 cm)

Top of Head MUST

BE AT LEAST 1”

(2.5 cm) BELOW

the Top of the Car

Seat

To Change

Harness Height

Positions

With harness straps

loose, from the back of

the car seat, remove the

left side harness strap

loop from the splitter

plate.

4 Securing

Child

Pull Harness

Strap Out From

the Front of Car

Seat

10.

Insert Harness

Strap Into the

New Location At

or Just Below the

Child’s Shoulders

Make sure harness

strap is not twisted and

is at the same height.

11.

Repeat Steps

8-10 For the Other

Side

Important

4 Securing

Child

12.

For Smaller Baby

If the child’s

shoulders are even

with or just below the

lowest 2 slots, use

the upper loops on

the harness straps.

Thread the upper

harness straps loops

onto the splitter plate.

Make sure the straps

are on top of the

splitter plate and are

completely on.

4 Securing

Child

13.

For Larger Baby

If the child’s

shoulders are even

with or just below the

upper 2 slots, use the

lower loops on the

harness straps.

Thread the lower

harness straps loops

onto the splitter plate.

Make sure the straps

are completely on

the splitter plate.

Important

4 Securing

Child

Check the

Buckle Position

The correct slot

is the one that is

closest to your

child without being

underneath them.

4-B

Adjust Buckle to Fit Child

To Change

Buckle Position

Remove child from

the seat. From the

bottom of car seat,

insert the buckle’s

metal clip up through

shell and pad.

From the front, pull

buckle out of the pad

an shell.

4 Securing

Child

3. Insert Metal

Clip Into New

Location

Push metal clip down

through the pad and

shell. Make sure the

buckle’s red button is

facing out.

Pull Up On

Buckle To Check

It Is Secured

Make sure buckle’s

metal clip is

completely through

pad and shell.

Important

4 Securing

Child

4-C

Securing Child in Car Seat

Place Harness

Straps Over

Child’s Shoulders

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.

Buckle the Chest

Clip

You will hear a “click”

when the chest clip

is securely buckled

attached.

4 Securing

Child

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.

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.

Important

4 Securing

Child

Raise the Chest

Clip to Child’s

Armpit Level

Check Tightness

Tighten more if

needed.

4 Securing

Child

4-D

Removing Child

Loosen Harness

Straps

Push down on the

harness release lever

while pulling out on

the harness straps at

the chest clip.

Release the Chest

Clip

Squeeze the chest

clip release buttons

and pull apart.

Unbuckle Your

Child

Press in on the red

button and remove

the buckle tongues.

Remove Child from

the seat.

5 Carrier

Use

4-D

Removing Child

5-A

Carrier Use

Read all instructions before use of the infant carrier.

Keep instructions for future use. Do not use the infant

carrier if it is damaged or broken.

NEVER leave child unattended. Always stay within arms

reach of carrier.

SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infant carrier can roll over

on soft surfaces and suffocate child. NEVER place

carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.

STRANGULATION HAZARD: Children have

STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness

straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier is

used outside the vehicle.

FALL HAZARD: Child’s movements can move carrier.

NEVER place carrier on counter tops, tables or any

other elevated surfaces.

KEEP STRINGS AND CORDS AWAY FROM CHILD.

Strings and cords can cause strangulation. DO NOT

place carrier near windows where cords from blinds

or drapes can strangle a child. DO NOT hang strings

on or over the carrier. DO NOT attach strings to toys.

5 Carrier

Use

NEVER place carrier in the seating

area or across the top of a

shopping carts. This can result in

serious injury or death to your child.

USE ONLY WITH STROLLERS THAT

ARE PART OF THE GRACO CLICK

CONNECT TRAVEL SYSTEM. Refer to

the stroller owner’s manual for details

on how to attach the infant carrier to

your stroller. If you do not have an owner’s manual, please

visit our website at www.gracobaby.com to download the

manual or call toll-free at 800-345-4109.

NEVER use a Graco infant carrier with any other

manufacturer’s strollers. This can result in serious injury or

death.

6 Vehicle

Information

6-A Additional LATCH Information

This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the

vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both systems are

equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.

The LATCH system allows you to securely attach your car 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.

Only use LATCH in seating positions recommended by

your vehicle manufacturer. Review your vehicle owner’s

manual for more information.

6 Vehicle

Information

6-B

How to Remove LATCH

1. Push Gray Button

In While Pulling

on LATCH Strap

to Loosen

2. Press and Hold

LATCH Release

Hinge

3. Push Hook In, Lift

Hook Up and Pull

Out Away From

Anchor Point

6 Vehicle

Information

6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats

Never install this car seat in side-facing or rear-facing vehicle

seats.

6-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 latch plate; with other vehicle seat belts, this is done with

the retractor.

Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat

belt use

6 Vehicle

Information

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 seat back.

Latch Plate

The male end of the

seat belt with the

silver tongue.

Seat Crease

The crease where the vehicle

seat back and seat bottom meet.

Identify Your Seat Belt Type

There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be

used with this car seat:

Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

3 connections points.

Lap Only Seat Belt

2 connection points.

6 Vehicle

Information

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

Belts Forward of the

Seat Crease

6 Vehicle

Information

Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific

information about your vehicle seat belts.

There are three types of retractors: ELR (Emergency Locking

Retractor), ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor), and

Switchable (ELR switch to ALR). To determine your type of

retractor, follow these steps:

1. Slowly pull the belt out about halfway and

stop.

2. Let the belt retract back several inches.

3. Try to slowly pull the belt out more.

If the belt cannot be pulled any further,

it is ALR, ready to install your car seat. 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. You may hear some

clicking sounds.

5. Try to pull the belt all the way out again. If it cannot be

pulled out, it is Switchable, ready to install your car seat. If

it can still be pulled out freely, it is ELR. Review the following

pages to properly install your infant car seat.

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 Seat Belt Installation

6 Vehicle

Information

Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Installation

How to Lock Your Lap/Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt

Sliding Latch Plate

and Switchable

Retractor

A latch plate 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 base

or seat at the belt path and

slide side to side and front

to back. The base or 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

switching the retractor. See Sliding

Latch Plate and ELR Retractor.

Note: When using the base, you do

not need to switch the retractor. The

lock-off locks the seat belt.

6 Vehicle

Information

Locking Latch Plate

and ELR Retractor

A latch plate 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

base or car seat.

Grab the sides of the base

or seat at the belt path and

slide side to side and front

to back. The base or seat

should not move more

than 1” (2.5 cm).

Note: When using the base,

remove all the slack from the seat

belt. The lock-off locks the seat

belt.

6 Vehicle

Information

Sliding Latch Plate

and ALR Retractor

A latch plate 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 base

or seat at the belt path

and slide side-to-side and

front-to-back. The base

or seat should not move

more than 1” (2.5 cm).

6 Vehicle

Information

Sliding Latch Plate

and ELR Retractor

A latch plate 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.

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.

Buckle belt. Check that

lap belt does not move by

pulling hard. If belt loosens

or lengthens, repeat

procedure.

1” (2.5 cm)

Note: When using the base, you

do not need to use the locking

clip. The lock-off locks the seat

belt.

6 Vehicle

Information

Grab the sides of the seat at the belt

path and slide side to side and front

to back. The base or seat should

not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).

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 Retractor

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.

Grab the sides of the seat at the belt

path and slide side to side and front

to back. The base or seat should

not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).

Lap Belt Installation

Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific

information about your vehicle seat belts.

Accessories

7-A

Accessories (on select models)

Body Pillow

To remove:

• Unbuckle the harness

and chest clip.

• Pull the body pillow

out from behind the

harness straps.

To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash:

Use body pillow with bottom 2 sets of harness

slots only.

Harness Covers

Make sure that

harness covers do

not interfere with

the placement of the

chest clip at armpit

level.

8 Care

& Cleaning

8-A

Cleaning Seat Pad

Loosen Harness

Straps

Push down on the

harness release lever

while pulling out on

the harness straps at

the chest clip.

Remove Harness

Straps from

Splitter Plate

Pull Harness

Straps Out From

the Front of Car

Seat

8 Care

& Clenaing

Pull Out the 4

Plastic Flaps from

Sides of Seat

8 Care

& Cleaning

Pull Pad Off Shell

6. If Needed,

Remove

Canopy

Undo the fastening strips

on the sides of the

canopy from the seat

pad.

Push the release button

on the canopy arm while

pulling on the canopy

hoop to remove.

Repeat on the other side.

Remove the canopy from

from the canopy hoop.

Machine wash pad and canopy in cold water on

delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.

Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell.

Make sure harness straps are not twisted.

8 Care

& Clenaing

8-B

Cleaning Buckle

Remove Buckle to

Clean

From the bottom of car

seat, insert the buckle’s

metal clip up through

shell and pad. From the

front, pull buckle out of

the pad and shell.

To clean, 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.

8 Care

& Cleaning

WARNING! Inspect and

clean buckle from time

to time to remove any

objects or debris that

could prevent latching.

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 crotch buckle

to make sure it is

secured.

NOTES

Store instruction

manual in the storage

compartment.

To purchase parts or accessories in the United States,

please contact us at the following:

www.gracobaby.com

1-800-345-4109

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