Graco SNUGRIDE SNUGLOCK, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...NUGLOCK Do not install or use this child restraint until you read understand and follow the instructions in this manual and the warnings on the car seat FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE ...

Page 2: ...u Begin 1 C Safety Warnings Important Pages 4 12 Features Pages 13 18 2 A Base Features 2 B Remove Car Seat from Base 2 C Attach Car Seat to Base 2 D Recline the Base 2 E Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 2 F Choosing UAS or Seat Belt 2 G What Is UAS ...

Page 3: ...se With UAS Strap 3 C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt Rear Facing Use Pages 19 35 Vehicle Information Pages 36 41 4 A Additional UAS Information 4 B How to Remove UAS 4 C Storing The UAS Strap 4 D Unsafe Vehicle Seats 4 E Vehicle Seat Belts ...

Page 4: ...car seat base can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the Universal Anchorage System UAS Both are equally safe to use DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME The best seating location for this infant car seat base is one that Is recommended by your vehicle owner s manual and Results in a secure installation of this car seat base Never place a child rear facing in a seating ...

Page 5: ...cle and UAS connectors that are built in your car seat Vehicle Seat Belt There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used Lap Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt Review section 3 B of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual Review section 3 C of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual ...

Page 6: ... Did You Do Everything Correctly Base Does Not Move More Than 2 5 cm 1 in At The Belt Path Review section 3 Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Review section 2 C Car Seat Level to Ground Review sections 2 D and 3 ...

Page 7: ...Industries Canada Inc P O Box 20090 Oaktown Plaza Oakville ON L6K 3Y7 or call 1 800 345 4109 For recall information call the Customer Service in Canada at www gracobaby ca or at 1 800 345 4109 Register This Child Restraint Your child s safety depends on you No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death Even if th...

Page 8: ... still have it or on the date label located on the base Please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts use or maintenance When you contact us please have your product s model number and date of manufacture ready so that we may help you efficiently These numbers can be found on the base www gracobaby ca 1 800 345 4109 If You Need Help This car seat b...

Page 9: ... against loaning or passing along a base unless you know the complete history of the product We also advise against purchasing a car seat base second hand Base Useful Life Protect vehicle seat Use a car seat mat towel or thin blanket under and behind the base Vehicle Seat Protection Aircraft Installation Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before ...

Page 10: ...ult in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT REAR FACING IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN ACTIVE FRONT AIR BAG If an air bag inflates it can hit the child and car seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child Review your vehicle owner s manual for more information about air bags and car seat use If your...

Page 11: ... base securely read Vehicle Seat Belts section 4 E and your vehicle owner s manual Always secure car seat base with UAS or a vehicle seat belt even when unoccupied In a crash an unsecured car seat can injure passengers DO NOT use base if it is damaged or missing parts If base 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 se...

Page 12: ...ch two UAS connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer Do not use both the vehicle seat belt and UAS strap at the same time This restraint system may only be used in these classes of vehicles passenger cars multi purpose passenger vehicles and trucks that have vehicle lap shoulder belts and tether anchors ...

Page 13: ...atures 13 A C G F D E B 2 A Base Features A Belt Guides B Level Indicator C SnugLock Lock Off D SnugLock Lock Off Release Lever E Instruction Manual and UAS Storage F Base Recline Lever G Base Recline Foot ...

Page 14: ...ush down on the front of the car seat You will hear a click when it is locked Pull up on the front corners of the seat to make sure it is locked 2 B Remove Car Seat from Base 1 To Remove Car Seat from Base From the back of the car seat squeeze the base release handle and then lift the car seat out of the base 2 C Attach Car Seat to Base CLICK 2 1 ...

Page 15: ...ne lever and lower the base to retract the foot Check the level indicator for appropriate install See Next Page If the blue level indicator is still not completely inside the clear area for your infant s age when the foot is completely extended then retract the foot and place a rolled towel under the foot until the blue level indicator is inside the clear area ...

Page 16: ...in the smaller area between the black lines the restraint is level for infants 0 months in age If blue indicator is in the larger partially notched area the restraint is level for a child 3 months in age If any blue appears outside the black lines the child restraint is NOT level You must adjust your recline position 0 Months 3 Months ...

Page 17: ...ction 4 for additional information Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed Be sure to check your vehicle owner s manual for all available seating positions 2 E Choosing Vehicle Seat Location NEVER place this child restraint rear facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag In the event there is no back seat review your vehicle owner...

Page 18: ...er manual for exact location and use Review section 4 for additional information Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Typical seat in a passenger vehicle Other vehicle types may have different anchor locations Vehicle Seat Bight 2 F Choosing UAS or Seat Belts This base can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the UAS system Both systems are equally safe to use DO NOT USE BOTH ...

Page 19: ... vehicle back seat Make sure UAS strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear facing belt path marked with a blue label Install this base tightly in your vehicle Base should not move at the belt path more than 2 5 cm 1 in from side to side and front to back Make sure to check the level indicator or level line for proper recline ...

Page 20: ...eemies Graco 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 NEVER place this child restraint rear facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag Experts recommend that children ride rear facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear facing ...

Page 21: ...1 Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back Center the base between the lower UAS anchors If allowed by your Vehicle Owner s Manual the center seating position may be used if the anchor spacing is 28 cm 11 in or greater ...

Page 22: ...Rear Facing 22 2 Remove the UAS Connectors from Storage Location Open the UAS storage door and pull out the UAS strap Close the Door 3 Open the SnugLock Arm Push in the release lever and open the lock off ...

Page 23: ...xtend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap 4 Thread UAS Strap Through the Rear Facing Belt Path Marked With a Blue Label 5 Make sure the strap is threaded above the notches near the lock off ...

Page 24: ...Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground To recline review section 2 D 8 Attach UAS Connectors to Vehicle s Lower UAS Anchors UAS strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted 0 Months 3 Months ...

Page 25: ...of the base while pulling on the free end of the UAS strap to remove all the slack Do not pull on the strap with excessive force 10 Close the SnugLock Arm Close the lock off until you hear a click CLICK Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off ...

Page 26: ...and handle until you hear a click Test to make sure the car seat is attached by pulling up on the front corners of car seat 11 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base at the belt path push and pull the base from side to side and front to back If the base moves less than 2 5 cm 1 in it is tight enough CLICK ...

Page 27: ...e level indicator with child in the child restraint If you make any adjustments recheck for tightness again Grab the sides of the base at the belt path push and pull the base from side to side and front to back If the base moves less than 2 5 cm 1 in it is tight enough 0 Months 3 Months ...

Page 28: ...ear Facing 28 Is Everything Correct Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Base Does Not Move More Than 2 5 cm 1 in At The Belt Path With Vehicle On Level Ground Check the Level Indicator 3 Months 0 Months ...

Page 29: ...e in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat Push it back until the front of the base touches the vehicle seat back 2 Open the SnugLock Arm Push in the release lever and open the lock off 3 C Install With Base Rear Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt ...

Page 30: ...3 Rear Facing 30 3 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground To recline review section 2 D 3 Months 0 Months ...

Page 31: ...the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt through the rear facing belt path marked with a blue label and buckle it The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted 5 Make sure the vehicle seat belt is threaded above the notches near the lock off ...

Page 32: ...mly on the top of the base while pulling on the shoulder belt to remove the slack Do not pull on the strap with excessive force 7 Close the SnugLock Arm Close the lock off until you hear a click CLICK Keep hands away from the lock off area when closing the lock off ...

Page 33: ...andle until you hear a click Test to make sure the car seat is attached by pulling up on the front corners of car seat 8 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base where the seat belt is and push and pull the base from side to side and front to back If the base moves less than 2 5 cm 1 in it is tight enough CLICK ...

Page 34: ...el ground Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint If you make any adjustments recheck for tightness again Grab the sides of the base at the belt path push and pull the base from side to side and front to back If the base moves less than 2 5 cm 1 in it is tight enough ...

Page 35: ...ear Facing 35 Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Base Does Not Move More Than 2 5 cm 1 in At The Belt Path With vehicle on level ground check the level indicator Is Everything Correct 3 Months 0 Months ...

Page 36: ...o securely attach your base in your car without using the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better fit All 2003 and newer model year vehicles are required to have a UAS system although some manufacturers began including UAS earlier Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX or LATCH to identify the UAS system Only use UAS in seating positions recommended by your vehicle manufacturer Revi...

Page 37: ...4 Vehicle Information 37 4 B How to Remove UAS 1 Press and Hold UAS Release Button 2 Pull Away From Anchor Point See section 4 C to store the UAS Strap ...

Page 38: ... C Storing The UAS Strap 1 Store UAS Connectors Lift the storage lid and place the UAS connectors inside the storage compartment Close the storage lid Make sure the UAS retaining strap goes through the corner of the storage lid ...

Page 39: ...t Belts This base can be installed using a vehicle seat belt To do this you will need to change the seat belt to a locked mode for use with car seats With some vehicle seat belts this is done with the latch plate with other vehicle seat belts this is done with the retractor Review your vehicle owner s manual for vehicle seat belt use ...

Page 40: ... vehicle or in the vehicle seat back Seat Bight The crease where the vehicle seat back and seat bottom meet Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this base Lap Shoulder Seat Belt 3 connections points Lap Only Seat Belt 2 connection points Latch Plate The male end of the seat belt with the silver tongue ...

Page 41: ...hicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this base Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door Belts Forward of the Seat Bight Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals ...

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Page 44: ...n the storage compartment where the instruction book icon is shown To purchase parts or accessories in Canada please contact us at the following www gracobaby ca gracoconsumercareca newellco com or 1 800 345 4109 Replacement Parts ...