Graco ISPC008BA 08/02 manual Height & Weight Limits, Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants

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HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS

Rear-facing:5to30lbs.(13.6kg)

•Infants who weigh less than 20 lbs. (9.0 kg) MUST be rear-facing.

•Infants or toddlers 20 to 30 lbs.

(9.0 to 13.6 kg) may be rear-facing.

IMPORTANT: This car seat is certified for use rear-facingwith children up to 30 lbs. (13.6 kg). However, some children approaching 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) may be too tall to fit comfortably rear-facing. When child can no longer comfortably fit and knees remain bent, child should use car seat forward-facing only if child is over 20 lbs. (9.0 kg) and can sit upright unassisted. *

Rear-facing

5 lbs.	20 lbs.	30 lbs.	40 lbs.
(2.2 kg)	(9.0 kg)	(13.6 kg)	(18 kg)

Forward-facing

❃Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants

A preterm infant or low birth weight infant may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these infants may suffer breathing difficulties if improperly reclined in a car seat.

Century advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed before you and your infant leave the hospital.

❃OutgrowingCarSeat

Forward-facing:20to 40lbs. (9.0to 18kg)

•Toddlers 20 to 30 lbs. (9.0 to 13.6 kg) who

are capable of sitting upright unassisted may be forward-facing *. If unable to sit unassisted, use rear-facing.

•Toddlers 30 to 40 lbs. (13.6 to 18 kg) and up to 40 inches (101.6 cm) tall MUST be forward-facing.

*The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends

that children should be at least one year of age before being positioned forward facing.

WARNING

Prevent serious injury or death:

•Top of child’s ears must be below top edge of car seat.

•Child’s shoulders MUST not be above top harness slots.

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Contents Avoid injury or death Table of Contents Safety First Check List Important InformationRegistration Information Do not use rear-facing child Replaced. do not use it again! a Certification Basic InformationVehicle Seat Protection Unoccupied Car Seat Warm WeatherWhat is LATCH? Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Point Car Seat Lower Points Latch SystemPreterm or Low Birth Weight Infants Height & Weight LimitsOutgrowing Car Seat Rear-facing 5 to 30 lbs .6 kgREAR-FACINGINSTALLATION with Latch Fig. d Fig. eFORWARD-FACING Installation with Latch Tether Openings Pull to tighten FORWARD-FACING Installation with LatchREAR-FACING Installation with Vehicle Seat Belts Storage Bar Openings Towels Tether FORWARD-FACING Installation with Vehicle Seat Belts Stand Openings Pull to TightenCheck harness system Placing Child in CAR SeatPoint Models Only Overhead Shield Models OnlyPlacing Child in CAR Seat Overhead Shield Adjustment fig. d Point Crotch Strap Adjustment fig. cHarness Straps fig. a Harness TieClip Upright Lift Pull BeltRecline Point Models fig. e For Infants or Small Toddlers Changing Harness Strap SlotsFor Toddlers Overhead Shield Models fig. fLoop SplitterPlate Latch belt. fig Latch Belt RoutingBelt Under seat padForward-facing Rear-facingFig. l Removing Latch from Vehicle Anchor PointsFig. p or q Latch storageVehicle Seat Belts Belts Forward of Seat Crease Vehicle Seat BeltsLap Belts Manually Adjustable Lap Belts With RetractorFlip Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder BeltCombination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch PlatePull Locking Clip Tether Storage Additional InformationFor storage of tether hook Tether Hook Back of Car SeatAvailable on some models Cup HolderRemoving Cup Holder TabCare & Cleaning Removing Seat PadRemoving Overhead Shield Pad Seat Pad and Overhead Shield Pad Aircraft UseHarness Straps and Latch belt Shell and Overhead Shield Cup HolderHow to Order Parts ListBoth Numbers Required Ship toCall US First Manual de instrucciones Tabla DE Contenido UtilizaciónInformación especial Información Importante Información de registroLista de control de seguridad Advertencia Prevenga lesiones graves o la muerte Orientación trasera debe nivelarse Información Básica Advertencia¿QUÉ ES EL LATCH? Sistema Latch para vehículosAnclaje El sistema Latch Sistema LatchDe 20 a 40 libras de 9,0 a 18 kg Límites DE Altura Y PesoInstalación Orientada Hacia Atrás CON Latch Anclaje Aperturas Toallas Instalación Orientada Hacia Delante CON Latch Anclaje Aperturas Jale para Apretar Advertencia Anclaje Barra de Almacenaje Aperturas Advertencia Aperturas Jale para Apretar Anclaje Barra deCompruebe el sistema del arnés Colocar AL Niño EN EL Asiento DE SeguridadModelos de 5 puntos solamente Modelos con barra protectora solamenteModelos Operaciones Y Ajustes Levante Jale El cinturónVertical Reclinada Modelos de 5 puntos fig. e Para bebés o niños pequeños Para niños más grandesModelos con barra protectora fig. f Fig. f Soporte Fig. e Bucle Placa de uniónGiratorio debajo De la almohadilla Del asiento Usar el sistema Latch orientado hacia atrás. o Retirar el Latch de los puntos de anclaje del vehículo Barra de Almacenaje Almacenaje LatchCinturones DE Seguridad DEL Vehículo Pliegue del Asiento Cinturones ubicados delante del pliegue del asientoCinturones de regazo ajustables manualmente Cinturones de regazo con retractorDéle la vuelta No SE Debe usar con ningún asiento Fig. a Déle la vuelta JalePulgada 1 cm Información Adicional Almacenaje del anclajeGancho del anclaje Parte trasera del asiento Disponible en algunos modelos PortabebidasPara quitar el portabebidas PestañaCuidado y limpieza Retirar la almohadillaRetirar la almohadilla de la barra protectora Las almohadillas del asiento y de la barra protectora Asiento para autos de segunda manoArmazón y apoyavasos de la barra protectora HebillaCómo efectuar pedidos Lista DE PiezasSe requieren ambos números Envíe aLlámenos Primero