Graco PD163434A owner manual Tether USE

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13.0 TETHER USE

All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Always use tether if a vehicle tether anchor is available in forward-facing mode with harness. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for the tether anchor location(s). If your vehicle is not equipped with a tether anchor, it may be possible to install one. Contact your vehicle dealership for the proper anchor location and installation.

NOTE: TETHER NOT TO BE USED IN

REAR-FACING MODE.

1.Check that tether is securely attached to child restraint.

2.Fasten tether clip to anchor point A.

3.Tighten adjustment belt to remove any slack B.

4.To loosen, push button while pulling on the belt as shown C.

3

A

B

C

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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 DateChild Restraint Useful Life For Recall Information If You Need HelpCertification 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 SystemsCombination Lap/Shoulder Belt with For Built-in Harness OnlyWith or Without Built-in Harness Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Retractor Unsafe Vehicle Belt SystemsLap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor ELR 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 Lap Belt VehicleBelt 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 StorageBuckle Harness StrapsChest Clip 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