4. Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat

Following are some basic recommendations for both use modes of the car seat. See section 5, “Use of the Car Seat with the Built-in Harness” (page 15) for more information about a safe location for the car seat in that mode.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions, rather than front seating positions. For a

vehicle with a front passenger air bag, refer to

 

your vehicle owner’s manual as well as these

 

instructions for car seat installation.

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We recommend that,

whenever possible, you

 

secure the car seat in the

 

center position of the

 

seat directly behind the front seats ‹. However, this position is often only equipped with a lap belt and cannot be used when this car seat is used without the built-in harness.

If you want to use the tether, locate a seating position equipped with tether anchors. If your vehicle does not have a tether anchor, it may be possible to install one. Contact your vehicle dealership for the proper anchor location and installation. A tether anchor parts kit may be purchased by calling Graco Customer Service at 1-888-224-6549.

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Graco 8480 owner manual Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat