Graco 8490, 8486 manual Care and Maintenance, BUCKLE AND HARNESS ADJUSTER clean with a damp cloth

9.0 Care and Maintenance

•CONTINUOUS USE OF CAR SEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE SEAT. Use a car seat mat, towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery.

•METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS: clean with mild soap and cool water. No bleach or detergents.

•HARNESS STRAPS AND LATCH STRAPS: spot clean or replace. Do not immerse the straps in water. Doing so may weaken the straps.

•BUCKLE AND HARNESS ADJUSTER: clean with a damp cloth.

•NEVER LUBRICATE THE BUCKLE. If buckle or harness adjuster sticks or will not remain tight, check for foreign objects such as food, dirt, etc. Remove objects with tweezers and/or clean with a cotton swab. If you cannot get the harness to remain tight with the buckle securely locked, do not use this car seat. Call Graco at 1-888-224-6549 to purchase a replacement harness or buckle.

•SEAT COVER: clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If necessary, cover may be removed for cleaning (see next page).

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