Graco PD169096A owner manual Latch System, Using Child Restraint with Built-in Harness

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9.2 LATCH System

LATCH consists of a permanently attached lower anchor belt and a top tether strap.

ONLY use LATCH in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer.

LATCH lower vehicle anchor points are defined as 11 inches from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of another LATCH anchor. If allowed by your Vehicle Owners Manual, the center seating position maybe used if the anchor spacing is 11” or greater.

10.0 Using Child Restraint WITH Built-in Harness

FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS

FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. A snug strap 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.

Vehicle Top Tether

Child Restraint

Anchor Point

Top Tether

1.Loosen the harness straps by lifting the harness adjuster lever ™ at front of seat near the adjustment strap and pulling the straps toward you š.

2.Open harness clip ›.

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Vehicle Lower Anchor Points

Lower

Anchor Belt

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Contents Rgos Table of Contents Page Register Your Child Restraint Model Number Manufactured Purchase DateFeatures Harness Strap Arm Slot Assembling the Child RestraintPage Damaged or Missing PARTS. Do not use Unsecured in Your VEHICLE. AnVery HOT if Left in the SUN. Contact with AN Accident of ANY KIND. An accidentYour child must meet all requirements Height and Weight LimitationsWith Built-In Harness Without Built-in HarnessChoosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location Without Back Support‡ Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Vehicle Seat Belt RequirementsFor Built-in Harness Only Safe Vehicle Seat Belt SystemsWith or Without Built-in Harness To Install Locking Clip ‡ Combination LapShoulder Belt with Locking Latch PlateRepeat above steps until secure ‡ Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease Unsafe Vehicle Belt Systems‡ Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor ELR ‡ Combination LapShoulder Belt with RetractorLatch What is LATCH?Latch System Using Child Restraint with Built-in HarnessUnbuckle harness straps œ Location, p Safety Check for Secure InstallationSecuring the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle Tighten vehicle seat beltLay flat and not be twisted With Latch‡ Avoid bulky clothing Securing Your Child in the Child RestraintAdjusting Head Support/Harness Straps Harness straps must be even with orMust above the shoulders œ To use without built in harness Remove harness straps Check Harness SystemHarness Removal To prevent serious injury or deathPage Harness Strap Using Your Child Restraint Without Built-in Harness Securing Child & Booster Seat in Vehicle Removing Back Support Adjusting Head Support in Booster ModePage Page Correct Incorrect Using the Tether Storing Lower Anchors and Tether Latch To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash Important points to rememberRecline Foot Care and MaintenanceBleach To Remove Head Support and Seat Covers