Graco PM-1589AB manual Placing Child in CAR Seat with harness system

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PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT - with harness system

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

Vehicle seat belt must be routed through back of car seat when using harness system.

Never place vehicle belt in front of child when using harness system.

Do not use strap covers, blankets, cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Century or Graco.

Do not use harness straps that are loose or unbuckled. They must be snug and positioned over shoulders and thighs.

Adjust harness system:

Harness straps must be through slots at or just above shoulders.

1Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat.

2Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongues into buckle.

Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked.

3Close harness tie:

Position harness tie at arm pit level.

4Tighten harness straps so that they are snug with just enough room to insert one finger between child’s chest and harness straps (fig. a).

Thigh straps must also be snug (fig. b).

5Position Head Support in center of car seat with ends pointing down and snap into belt slots above harness straps (fig. c).

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Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual Table of Contents Important Information Registration InformationPage Page Basic Information Outgrowing Car Seat Height and Weight LimitsWith Harness System Without Harness SystemInstallation with harness system Installation without harness system Placing Child in CAR Seat with harness system Placing Child in CAR Seat with harness system Placing Child in CAR Seat without harness system Loops Operations and Adjustments Fig. a Adjuster Bar Changing Harness Strap Slots Changing Crotch Strap SlotsFig. f Fig. gHarness Removal Crotch Strap RemovalWithout Shield on some models Vehicle Seat Belts Vehicle Seat Belts Lap Belts Manually AdjustableFlip Without Harness System Lap Belts With Retractor Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder BeltWith or Without Harness System Belts Forward of Seat Crease Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate With Harness System FlipCombination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate PullLocking Clip Installation of Anchor Hardware Additional InformationAdditional Information Tether StorageRemoving Seat Pads Care & CleaningRemoving Armrest Pads Seat Pad and Armrest Pads Aircraft UseSecond Hand Car Seat Harness StrapsCall US First Pocket