Graco PD254443A owner manual Installing Base Using Latch

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10.0 Installing Base Using LATCH

1.Remove LATCH from storage area A. For ease of installation, extend LATCH to its maximum length.

2.Place base in vehicle seat as shown B.

3.Make sure LATCH is routed through vehicle/LATCH belt path normally used for vehicle seat belt.

Belt must lay flat and not be twisted.

4.Hook Connectors to vehicle lower anchors. Pull firmly on Connectors to be sure they are attached C.

5.NEVER put two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer D.

6.With base flat on vehicle seat, slide back until top of base contacts seat back. Make sure that base bottom remains flat on the vehicle seat E.

7.Tighten LATCH by pushing down hard on the center of the base and pulling the free end of the adjustment belt F.

8.Test base for secure installation by moving front to back and left to right at the belt path G. Base should not move more than 1 inch ( 2.54 cm). If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure.

9.Check that the LATCH stays tight and does not slip from the tightened position. If it does not stay tight, try another seating position or contact Graco at 1-800-345-4109.

10.To remove LATCH lift up on metal tongue of buckle and remove LATCH as

shown H.

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Contents Child Restraint PD254443A 7/13 USTable of Contents FORWARD-FACING Vehicle Seating Location That has Properly Routing the Vehicle Seat Belt or Latch Properly Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint Page Page Page Register Your Child Restraint For Recall InformationIf You Need Help CertificationChild Restraint Useful Life Second Hand Child RestraintAttaching Latch Storage Compartment Attaching CupholderClick Features Page Base Page Height & Weight Limits Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants 3FBSGBDJOHXJUICBTFUPMCT ,HPSXBSEGBDJOHXJUICBTFUPMCT UPLH #PPTUFS8*5065CBTFUPMCT UPLH Vehicle Seat Location Vehicle Seat Location RequirementsVehicle Seat Belt Requirements Safe Vehicle Seat Belt SystemsFor Built-in Harness Only With or Without Built-in HarnessUnsafe Vehicle Belt Systems  Passive Restraint What is LATCH? Latch7FIJDMF 4FBU$SFBTF Latch System REAR-FACINGFORWARD-FACINGInstalling Base Using Vehicle Seat Belt Vehicle Installing Base Using Latch Page REAR-FACING Installation Locked FORWARD-FACING Installation Tether Tether USE Tether Storage Latch StorageHarness Straps Chest ClipPage Buckle Crotch Strap Accessories Body Support on certain modelsHarness Covers & Crotch Strap Cover on certain models Crotch Strap Cover HarnessUsing Recline FORWARD-FACING Safety Check Placing Child in Child RestraintChest Clip Buckle Check Harness System To prevent serious injury or deathAdjusting Head Support/ Harness Straps Booster Installation A19.1 Storing HarnessBottom Using Child Restraint in Booster Mode rDO not position vehicle belt over top of the armrests EPage Securing Child in Booster Seat and Vehicle Armrest Shoulder Belt Lap belt Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode Adjusting Armrest Additional InformationRemoving Seat Cover Care and Maintenance Airplane UseBuckle Cleaning Process Page Warranty,and Replacement Parts