Graco PD169096A owner manual Securing Child & Booster Seat in Vehicle

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Vehicle seat headrest should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat . The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat .

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17.0 Securing Child & Booster Seat in Vehicle

Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat.

1. Place booster seat firmly against the back of
a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a
lap/shoulder belt only.
2. Place child in booster seat with child’s back
flat against back of booster seat.
3. Position lap/shoulder belt through shoulder
belt guide not underneath shoulder belt
guide . Belt should pass over vehicle belt
guide . Fasten buckle and pull up on the
shoulder belt to tighten.

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4.If shoulder belt lies across child’s neck, head or face, redirect belt over shoulder by adjusting the head support setting, See page 50, Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode.

5.The shoulder belt MUST lie across child’s shoulders in red zone as shown .

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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 Very HOT if Left in the SUN. Contact with Unsecured in Your VEHICLE. AnAN Accident of ANY KIND. An accident Damaged or Missing PARTS. Do not useWith Built-In Harness Height and Weight LimitationsWithout Built-in Harness Your child must meet all requirementsChoosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location Without Back SupportFor Built-in Harness Only Vehicle Seat Belt RequirementsSafe Vehicle Seat Belt Systems ‡ Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor ALR‡ Combination LapShoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate With or Without Built-in Harness To Install Locking ClipRepeat above steps until secure ‡ Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor ELR Unsafe Vehicle Belt Systems‡ Combination LapShoulder Belt with Retractor ‡ Lap Belts Forward of Seat CreaseLatch What is LATCH?Latch System Using Child Restraint with Built-in HarnessUnbuckle harness straps œ Securing the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle Safety Check for Secure InstallationTighten vehicle seat belt Location, pLay 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 Harness Removal Check Harness SystemTo 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 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