Graco Baby Seat, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... Manual Para instrucciones en Español llamar al 1 800 837 4044 www centuryproducts com Keep instructions for future use 5009 11 010 11 01 Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual Use rear facing only ...

Page 2: ...ith 3 Point Harness Vanté Newborn Infant Car Seats With 5 Point Harness Instructions for these models are the same unless otherwise noted F Before You Begin F Special Information Height Weight Limits 5 Installation With Base 6 Installation Without Base 8 Placing Child in Car Seat 10 Operations and Adjustments 12 Buckle Harness Tie Adjustable Handle Removing Car Seat from Base Adjustable Base Adjus...

Page 3: ...all 1 800 837 4044 For recall information Call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area www nhtsa dot gov Call Century Products 1 800 837 4044 Read and understand instruction manual and car seat labels Use car seat rear facing only Do not use in vehicle seat with air bag Secure children in back seat whenever possible Never leave child unattended Install c...

Page 4: ...e owner s manual for child restraint installation information If car seat is in a crash it must be replaced DO NOT use it again A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat...

Page 5: ... loose harness straps Never leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undone Fall Hazard Child s movement can slide carrier Never place carrier near edges of countertops tables or other elevated surfaces Suffocation Hazard Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child Never place carrier on beds sofas or other soft surfaces Avoid serious injury due to falls Be sure handle...

Page 6: ...belt even when unoccupied An unsecured car seat can injure passengers Protect vehicle seat Use a car seat mat towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before putting child in car seat 4 Do not use car seat on rear facing or side facing vehicle seats Do not use this car seat after December Year F Certifica...

Page 7: ...fant 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 5 F Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants...

Page 8: ...l front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig b Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section Put car seat in base and pull up on car seat to be sure it is locked in base Place child in car seat and check for secure installation see Adjust handle to a position behind car seat 1 3 4 5 2 7 8 6 Check level indicator on base Ball MUST be entirel...

Page 9: ... fig a fig b fig c Tabs Foot INSTALLATION WITH BASE continued 7 ...

Page 10: ...ing vehicle lap belt fig a Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig b Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section Check level indicator on car seat Ball MUST be entirely in green zone fig c If necessary place rolled Towels under car seat at vehicle seat crease NOTE Vehicle must be on level ground and child in car seat when leveling...

Page 11: ...9 fig a fig b Towels Slots INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE continued fig c ...

Page 12: ...small children fig b Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system To prevent serious injury or death Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders Periodically check adjustments Do not use strap covers blankets cushions or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Century or Graco Baby must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling...

Page 13: ...11 2 3 2 3 3 Point M odels 5 Point M odels fig a fig b PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT continued ...

Page 14: ...g a Lift car seat out of base Adjustable Base Pull Level Adjuster Handle out fig b Adjust Foot to desired position Release adjustment handle Be sure it retracts into slot Buckle 3 Point Models To buckle Push tongue down into slot Pull up on tongue to be sure it is locked To unbuckle Press red button and pull tongue out 5 Point Models To buckle Insert both tongues into buckle Pull up on tongues to ...

Page 15: ...13 3 Point M odels 5 Point M odels fig b 1 2 5 fig a Handle Foot 3 4 1 2 3 4 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued 5 ...

Page 16: ... be through matching Slots of seat pad and car seat Adjust strap length by inserting metal Rod into any Loop that will provide proper snugness Replace metal Rod into side Pockets and slide Rod down below Tab Make sure Tab holds metal Rod securely Changing Crotch Strap Positions fig d Buckle tongue must be in slot closest to but not under child 5 Point Models Only From bottom of car seat remove cro...

Page 17: ...15 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued Loops Tab Rod Openings Clip Pockets 5 Point M odels fig c fig d Slots ...

Page 18: ...e seat belt modification parts Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat Car seat must be held securely at all times by a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt that will not change length while driving WARNING To provide the best installation of the car seat Read the vehicle owner s manual regarding car seat installation and seat belt use with car seat Follow all instruc...

Page 19: ...e vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements If approved for use with car seat install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back If car seat slides forward DO NOT use these seat belts Seat Crease Seat Crease 17 F Belts Forward of Seat Crease VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued ...

Page 20: ...member when installing a car seat pull belt all the way out buckle belt and then tighten If you can pull the belt out again step c you have an Emergency Locking Retractor which must not be used with a car seat VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip latch plate ...

Page 21: ...y car seat F Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat Belts will not stay tight while driving F Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued ...

Page 22: ...ing clip See vehicle owner s manual and label on vehicle belts for instructions fig a F Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate fig b F Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip the latch plate over fig b and re buckle Test...

Page 23: ...p belt portion slightly by pulling belt through latch plate Re attach locking clip Buckle vehicle seat belt HINT Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt Test installation to see if car seat is secure If not secure repeat above step until secure You MUST use locking clip provided with car seat with a vehicle seat belt that slides freely through the lat...

Page 24: ... surfaces Never leave child unattended WARNING Using the Car Seat with a Graco or Century Stroller Use only with strollers that are part of the Graco Century Travel System Refer to stroller instruction sheet for details about how to attach the infant restraint to your stroller If you do not have an instruction sheet please call toll free 1 888 224 6549 to obtain one or visit our website www gracob...

Page 25: ...on gentle cycle and machine dry on cool air setting or line dry Harness Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled they MUST be replaced Shell Wipe with mild solution of soap and water Avoid wetting labels Never use household detergents they can weaken plastic Buckle Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use household detergents Never lubric...

Page 26: ...airline about their policy Use this car seat only on forward facing aircraft seats Install car seat carrier without base on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use car seat base on an aircraft seat because aircraft seat belt buckle may interfere with the secure fit of the car seat carrier in the base F Aircraft Use F Second Hand Car Seat ...

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Page 28: ... or fax at 1 610 286 4555 or write us at Century Products PO Box 100 Elverson PA 19520 9974 Attention Customer Service Department Century Products Graco Children s Products Inc A Division of Newell Rubbermaid Macedonia Ohio 44056 2096 Store Locking Clip Behind Instruction Manual fig a Location may vary slightly fig a Fold instruction manual Store instruction manual behind tabs 1 2 ...