Graco PD169096A owner manual Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint, Avoid bulky clothing

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12.0 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint

FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD

RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR

DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. In a crash, the child restraint provides NO protection for your child unless the harness straps are properly secured. Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child.

3. Fasten harness clip . Position harness clip

at middle of child’s chest, level with

armpits.

4. Tighten the harness straps by pulling the

adjustment strap on the front of the seat .

ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGLY EVERY TIME you place your child in the child restraint.

Avoid bulky clothing.

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

2.Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongues into buckle until they click into place .

CHECK that straps are not twisted.

CHECK that harness is securely latched by pulling up on straps.

DO NOT use child restraint if harness does not latch.

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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 Systems‡ Combination LapShoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate With or Without Built-in Harness To Install Locking ClipRepeat 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 RestraintHarness straps must be even with or Adjusting Head Support/Harness StrapsMust 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