Graco 13785-7-00 manual Securing the Safety Seat/Base in Your Vehicle

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8. Securing the Safety Seat/Base in Your Vehicle

There are many kinds of vehicles, seat belts, and occupant protection systems. As a result, it is not possible for this manual to tell you everything you need to know about putting this safety seat in your vehicle. You must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle manufacturer, in addition to the information in this manual. Before proceeding, be sure you have read and understood the section on safe and unsafe seat belt systems.

Failure to properly secure the safety seat in a rear-facing position within the vehicle increases the child’s risk of serious injury or death in the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash.

Carefully follow these instructions and those in your vehicle owner’s manual to be sure your safety seat is properly located, positioned, and held tightly at all times.

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Contents Helpful Hints Stroller Parts List To Adjust Back Infant Safety Seat/Carrier Table of Contents Page Keep this manual in the back pocket of the safety seat Properly securing your child in the safety seat Model No Serial No Purchase Date Registering Your Safety SeatAbout Your Child Important Safety InformationAbout Using this Safety Seat in Your Vehicle When the Safety Seat is Not Occupied Never USE a SECOND-HAND Seat or Base About the Life and Condition of this Safety SeatPage Page Consider These Basic Recommendations Selecting a Suitable Location for the Safety SeatBe Sure Your Vehicle Seat Meets All of These Requirements Page Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat Belt is Safe to Use Page Page Page Manual or contact your vehicle manufacturer Your base will be either adjustable or non-adjustable Adjusting the Features and Components of the Safety SeatFront View 3-Point Harness Features and Components 3-Point HarnessRear View 3-Point Harness Front View 5-Point Harness Features and Components 5-Point HarnessRear View 5-Point Harness Non-adjustable Base Adjustable Base Adjusting the Handle Removing and Attaching the Safety Seat BaseAttaching the Canopy Page Inserting the Harness Straps in the Proper Slots Page For the 3-Point Harness Page For the 5-Point Harness Page Keeps the straps on your child’s shoulders Securing Your Child in the Safety Seat/CarrierCorrect Incorrect For the 3-Point Harness Insert the two buckle tongues into the harness buckle For Both 3 and 5-Point Harnesses Securing the Safety Seat/Base in Your Vehicle Preparation and Initial Safety Checks Positioning and Securing the Safety Seat/Base Seat belt should not be twisted or turned Now the vehicle seat belt must be tightened Tightening a lap-only belt To install the locking clip Page Properly Reclining the Safety Seat/Base Adjustable Base Both Bases Non-adjustable BaseWithout Base If you find that your safety seat easily rotates Final Safety ChecksUsing the Safety Seat with a Graco Stroller Using the Safety Seat in an AirplaneCleaning and Maintenance Models with 3-Point Harness To wash the safety seat padModels with 5-Point Harness Page Instructions for Ordering Safety Seat Parts Replacement PartsShip to Page Graco Children’s Products Inc Elverson, PA