Graco PD163434A owner manual Using Child Restraint in Booster Mode

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19.2 Using Child Restraint in Booster Mode

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.

• Vehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and MUST not be twisted.

NEVER use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child A.

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

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

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 D.

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 E.

Vehicle seat head support should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat F. The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat G.

DO NOT place child in booster if flags are up in the seat area H.

DO NOT use in Booster mode with base I.

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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 SystemsWith or Without Built-in Harness For Built-in Harness OnlyCombination 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 Belt VehicleLap 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