PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
•Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders with harness tie at arm pit level.
•Do not use strap covers, blankets, cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Graco.
•Child should be dressed in clothing that does not interfere with buckling the harness.
Checkharnesssystem:
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DO NOT use middle slots for child over 30 lbs. (13.6 kg).
5-PointModelsOnly:
• Crotch strap must be in opening closest to
16but not under child.
OverheadShieldModelsOnly:
•Harness tongue must be in opening closest to but not under child.
1Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat.
2Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle.
Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked.
3Close harness tie:
Position harness tie at arm pit level.
4Adjust harness straps to be snug with just enough room to insert one finger between child’s chest and harness straps (fig. a).
Check that harness straps on chest and thighs are snug.
5A rolled towel can be used on each side to support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system. Towels should NOT be placed under child.