Graco PD163434A owner manual FORWARD-FACING Installation

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12.0 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION

1.Test base for secure installation. See sections 9.0 and 10.0 for base installation, p. 30-33A.

2.Push in B and rotate knobs C on both sides of child restraint to unlock position.

3.Place on base in forward-facing position D.

4.Rotate knobs on both sides to lock seat to base E.

You will see lock symbols in windows on side of base as shown H.

5.If you see the red flags up in the child restraint seating area F and you see the unlock symbol I then seat is not secured to base.

6.Check seat is secure by moving front to back and left to right at the belt path G. Base should not move more than 1 inch ( 2.54 cm). If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure.

Note: See “13.0 Tether Use”, p. 38 to attach tether.

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Contents Smart SeatTM Child RestraintTable of Contents REAR-FACING Page Properly Routing the Vehicle Seat Belt or Latch Page Never Attach two Latch connectors Page Page Register Your Child Restraint Model Number Manufactured Purchase DateFor Recall Information If You Need Help CertificationChild Restraint Useful Life Second Hand Child RestraintAttaching Latch Storage Compartment Attaching CupholderClick Features Page Base Page Height & Weight Limits Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants Rear-facing with base 5 to 40 lbs .2-18.1 KgForward-facing with base 20 to 65 lbs to 29.5 kg Booster Without base 30 to 100 lbs .6 to 45 kg Vehicle Seat Location Requirements Serious Injury or DEATH. Some seatingVehicle Seat Belt Requirements Safe Vehicle Seat Belt SystemsFor Built-in Harness Only With or Without Built-in HarnessCombination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Unsafe Vehicle Belt Systems Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor ELRCombination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Retractor Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on DoorPassive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder BeltWhat is LATCH? LatchVehicle Lower Anchor Points Seat Crease Vehicle Top Tether Latch System REAR-FACINGFORWARD-FACINGInstalling Base Using Vehicle Seat Belt Vehicle BeltLap Belt Installing Base Using Latch Belt must lay flat and not be twistedPage REAR-FACING Installation Locked FORWARD-FACING Installation Tether Tether USE Tether Storage Latch StorageHarness Straps Chest ClipBuckle Crotch StrapBottom Body Support on certain models To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crashHarness Covers & Crotch Strap Cover on certain models To prevent serious head injury in sudden stop or crashUsing Recline FORWARD-FACING Safety Check Placing Child in Child RestraintChest Clip Buckle Check Harness System To prevent serious injury or deathAdjusting Head Support/ Harness Straps Refer to page 48 for harness strap Placement.49Booster Installation D19.1 Storing HarnessBottom Using Child Restraint in Booster Mode Page Head Support in Booster Mode , p Securing Child in Booster Seat and VehicleArmrest Shoulder Belt Lap belt Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode Adjusting Armrest Additional InformationRemoving Seat Cover Care and Maintenance Airplane UseWarranty,and Replacement Parts