Graco PD169096A owner manual Using Your Child Restraint Without Built-in Harness

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16.0 Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built-in Harness

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 vehicle lap/ shoulder belt is properly secured. Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child.

WARNING: Use only the vehicle lap and

 

shoulder belt system when restraining the child

 

in the booster seat. LATCH will not secure your

 

child in the booster seat ™.

 

Vehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and

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MUST not be twisted.

 

NEVER use a vehicle lap-only belt across front

 

of child š.

 

 

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INCORRECT

 

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DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm ›.

DO NOT place shoulder belt behind child’s back œ.

Lap portion of lap/shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips, just touching thighs.

DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat .

If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned, DO NOT use this booster seat. Use a different child restraint system.

DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of the armrests ž.

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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