Graco PD169096A owner manual With or Without Built-in Harness To Install Locking Clip

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8.5 With OR Without Built-in Harness

8.6 To Install Locking Clip

‡Combination LapShoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate

Once it is buckled, this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen. Belt is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down hard on the child restraint.

‡Combination LapShoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate This belt has a latchplate that slides freely along the belt.

‡This belt MUST be converted to prevent movement of the lap portion of the belt. You must use the locking clip provided with the child restraint, unless your vehicle's seat belt can be converted in another way as described in your vehicle owner's manual.

When using booster seat WITHOUT the built-in harness, locking clip is NOT

to be used.

Locking clip

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1. Tighten the buckled belt by pushing down hard on the child restraint and pulling hard on the

shoulder belt.

2. While pushing down on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. Unbuckle

the belt without allowing it to slip.

3. Attach locking clip to lap and shoulder belts as shown ™.

4. Re buckle belt. Check that lap belt does not move

by pulling hard. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure.

Remove locking clip when not using child restraint. Store

 

 

 

under it’s tab on the rear of seat.

 

 

 

Test installation to see if child restraint is secure.

 

 

 

If not secure, additional belt tightening may be required:

 

 

 

 

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‡ Unbuckle vehicle seat belt.

 

 

12” (1.25 cm)

‡ Hold belts together and remove locking clip.

‡ Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly by pulling belt through latch plate. Re-attach locking clip.

‡Buckle vehicle seat belt. Press child restraint further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt. Test installation to see if child restraint is secure. If not secure,

repeat above steps until secure.

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Contents Rgos Table of Contents Page Model Number Manufactured Purchase Date Register Your Child RestraintFeatures Assembling the Child Restraint Harness Strap Arm SlotPage Unsecured in Your VEHICLE. An Very HOT if Left in the SUN. Contact withAN Accident of ANY KIND. An accident Damaged or Missing PARTS. Do not useHeight and Weight Limitations With Built-In HarnessWithout Built-in Harness Your child must meet all requirementsWithout Back Support Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat LocationVehicle Seat Belt Requirements For Built-in Harness OnlySafe Vehicle Seat Belt Systems ‡ Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor ALRWith or Without Built-in Harness To Install Locking Clip ‡ Combination LapShoulder Belt with Locking Latch PlateRepeat above steps until secure Unsafe Vehicle Belt Systems ‡ Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor ELR‡ Combination LapShoulder Belt with Retractor ‡ Lap Belts Forward of Seat CreaseWhat is LATCH? LatchUsing Child Restraint with Built-in Harness Latch SystemUnbuckle harness straps œ Safety Check for Secure Installation Securing the Child Restraint in Your VehicleTighten vehicle seat belt Location, pWith Latch Lay flat and not be twistedSecuring Your Child in the Child Restraint ‡ Avoid bulky clothingAdjusting Head Support/Harness Straps Harness straps must be even with orMust above the shoulders œ Check Harness System Harness RemovalTo prevent serious injury or death To use without built in harness Remove harness strapsPage Harness Strap Using Your Child Restraint Without Built-in Harness Securing Child & Booster Seat in Vehicle Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode Removing Back SupportPage Page Correct Incorrect Using the Tether Storing Lower Anchors and Tether Latch Important points to remember To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crashCare and Maintenance Recline FootTo Remove Head Support and Seat Covers Bleach