Graco True3Fit LX, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...SES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual NWL0001148417C 9 20 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 1 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 1 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 2: ... of Use 1 D Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Car Seat s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use 1 E Safety Warnings NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 2 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 2 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 3: ...3 B Tips for Each Mode of Use 3 C Three Across Checklist 3 Three Across Installation Tips Tricks Pages 32 35 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 3 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 3 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 4: ... 5 Forward Facing Pages 51 68 7 Booster Pages 77 91 4 A Rear Facing Use 4 B Install Rear Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 4 C Install Rear Facing with Lower Anchor Attachment 4 Rear Facing Pages 36 50 6 A Securing Child 5 Point Harness 6 Securing Child Pages 69 76 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 4 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 4 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 5: ...ation 10 D Vehicle Seat Belts 11 A Cleaning Rapid Remove Seat Pad 11 B Cleaning Buckle 11 C Cleaning Harness Lower Anchor Attachment and Tether 10 Vehicle Information Pages 98 108 11 Care Cleaning Pages 109 113 9 Accessories Pages 96 97 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 5 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 5 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 6: ...b 18 1 45 kg Insert the cup holder into either of the cup holder attachment points You will hear a CLICK when they are secured in place Install Cup Holders Optional for Use Rev The Is R Som be s For whi Rev CLICK CLICK NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 6 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 6 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 7: ...nual for available seating positions if any For example sometimes the center rear seat has a lap belt only vehicle seat belt which cannot be used when this car seat is in Booster mode Review section 10 B 10 C 10 D of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual 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 s...

Page 8: ...t belts LATCH or Lower Anchor Attachment The LATCH system or Lower Anchor Attachment allows you to securely attach your safety seat 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 LATCH system although some manufacturers began including LATCH earlier Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to iden...

Page 9: ...ION to the lower anchor attachment OR the vehicle s seat belt to secure a forward facing car seat to the vehicle Review your vehicle s owner manual for exact location and use What is LATCH Vehicle s Tether Anchor Vehicle s Lower Anchor Typical seat in a passenger vehicle Other vehicle types may have different lower anchor and tether anchor locations Vehicle Seat Bight 11 28 cm NWL0001148417C True3...

Page 10: ...ehicle lower anchor spacing is 11 inches 28 cm from the center of one lower anchor to the center of the other lower anchor When Installing Rear Facing or Forward Facing 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 4 B 5 B and 10 of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual before installing NWL0001148417C...

Page 11: ...at belt configuration Review section 7 B 7 C 10 of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual When Installing As a Booster NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 11 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 11 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 12: ...ess straps at or just above the child s shoulders and top of child s ears below top of headrest D Review section 6 Buckle Position E The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them For forward facing do NOT use inner most slot Review section 6 Harness Tightness F If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps it is tight enough Revi...

Page 13: ...low across your child s hips and thighs Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder belt lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder For Booster You Need to Adjust NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 13 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 13 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 14: ...iew section 4 Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders C Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits D Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder E Review section 6 Rear Facing Installation A B C E D NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 14 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 14 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 15: ... cm at the Belt Path B Review section 5 Harness Straps at or Just Above Child s Shoulders C Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits D Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder E Review section 6 Forward Facing Installation B A D E C NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 15 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 15 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 16: ...w Across Hips and Thighs Review section 6 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder Review section 6 Booster Installation NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 16 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 16 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 17: ...helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death Even if this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own you must follow the detailed instructions in this instruction manual to ensure the steps below are performed correctly NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 17 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 17 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 18: ... 22 40 lb 10 18 kg can sit upright unassisted CAN be forward facing 40 65 lb 18 30 kg SHOULD be forward facing Booster Mode with Vehicle Lap Shoulder Seat Belt Must be 43 57 110 1 145 cm tall and 4 years old 40 65 lb 18 1 30 kg CAN be in highback booster mode Over 65 lb 30 kg MUST be in booster mode Check your local and state laws and the AAP NHTSA recommendations See page 24 NWL0001148417C True3F...

Page 19: ... the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Graco Children s Products Inc Attn Customer Service P O Box 169 Elverson PA 19520 9901 or call 1 800 345 4109 or register online at www gracobaby com carseatregistration For recall information call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov Register This Child Restraint NWL0001...

Page 20: ...the U S A 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 a sticker on the back side of your car seat For additional resources or to get your car seat checked by a child passeng...

Page 21: ...ed for use in aircraft only when used with the internal harness system Use only on forward facing aircraft seats Follow the instructions for vehicle installation For rear facing installation see section 4 B and 10 D Lap Belt Installation For forward facing installation see section 5 B and 10 D Lap Belt Installation but do not use tether This child restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft whe...

Page 22: ...t Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before putting child in car seat Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 22 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 22 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 23: ...E 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 1 E Safety Warnings No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 23 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA...

Page 24: ...al and state laws as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations for car seat usage Choose the correct mode of use for the car seat depending on your child s size Infants less than 22 lb 10 kg MUST use this car seat rear facing Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or lower anchor attachment that is properly routed as shown in this manual Ve...

Page 25: ...of the car seat DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat lower anchor connectors must be stored Never leave child unattended even when sleeping Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle Rear facing car seat must be properly leveled Too reclined can result in injury or ejection Too upright can result in breathing difficulties ...

Page 26: ...Features 2 26 2 A Features D E C H J P L I G K O Q B F N M A NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 26 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 26 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 27: ... L Cup Holders M Cup Holder Attachment Points N Harness Adjustment Lever Under Seat Pad O Harness Adjustment Strap P Recline Handle Q Seat Base R Harness Storage S Belt Lock Off Under Seat Pad T Buckle Storage U Lower Anchor Attachment Storage Under Seat Pad V Lower Anchor Adjuster W Lower Anchor Strap U V W R S T NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 27 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ...

Page 28: ...Features 2 28 C F E G H D A B NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 28 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 28 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 29: ...der D Cup Holder Release Button E Rear Facing Belt Path F Booster Lap Belt Path G Level Indicator H Recline Position Indicator NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 29 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 29 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 30: ...Features 2 30 C B A A D E F NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 30 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 30 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 31: ... B Tether Hook C Tether Strap D Harness Straps E Splitter Plate F Instruction Manual Storage NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 31 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 31 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 32: ...on and buckle the vehicle seat belts for all three car seats to determine the best fit before installing each car seat If you are having difficulty accessing the buckles shift the car seat out of the designated seating position then route the vehicle seat belt through the belt path and buckle the seat belt Once buckled properly position the car seat 3 Three Across Installation Tips Tricks 3 A Gett...

Page 33: ... facing car seat in the center to provide the best fit across your vehicle If the cup holders are interfering with installing the seats side by side remove a cup holder from one of the seats for a better fit NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 33 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 33 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 34: ... path move the headrest to the top position 3 B Tips for Each Mode of Use Rear Facing Forward Facing Use seating locations with vehicle seat belt buckles that are easy to access Highback Booster NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 34 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 34 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 35: ...f using an infant car seat A next to the True3Fit LX ensure that the infant carrier is attached into the base at all four attachment locations each time you install the carrier into the base To check this listen for the click and lift up on the carrier to verify that both sides of the base are attached and are not caught on the seat beside it A 3 C Three Across Checklist NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX...

Page 36: ...r vehicle Car seat should not move at the rear facing belt path more than 1 2 5 cm from side to side front to back Check recline level making sure the ball is within the blue area Vehicle MUST be on level ground Harness straps need to be at or just below the top of child s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level Vehicle Seat Lap Shoulder Belt Vehicle Seat Lap Belt Visit www gracobaby com and t...

Page 37: ...d NHTSA recommendations for car seat usage NEVER place this child restraint rear facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag Note Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft According to the AAP these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff...

Page 38: ...ation as shown 4 B Install Rear Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 2 Recline the Car Seat Pull out the handle on the front of the car seat and adjust to one of the two rear facing car seat positions Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco True3Fit LX car seat product page to view installation videos RECLINE POSTIONS NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 38 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R...

Page 39: ...le MUST be on level ground Ball must be completely in the blue area Readjust the recline if needed If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the base is completely in the blue area 4 Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 39 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 39 9 18 20 11 50...

Page 40: ... possible and not be twisted Note It may be easier to route the vehicle seat belt by lifting seat pad up to expose the belt path Make sure the vehicle seat belt is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most or middle position A and behind when in the outer most position B and that it is flat and is not twisted A B NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 40 NWL00011...

Page 41: ... out on the belt and it should be locked If not review your car s owner manual and section 10 D 8 Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Press down firmly in the center of the car seat Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 41 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 41 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 42: ...hicle MUST be on level ground Ball must be completely in the blue area Readjust the recline if needed If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the base is completely in the blue area See section 6 A to secure your child Recheck the level indicator with child in seat NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 42 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ...

Page 43: ...re than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 43 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 43 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 44: ...ge Location Lift seat pad and remove lower anchor connectors from storage location First push on the tab on the seat in front of the lower anchor connector A and then pull on the lower anchor strap to remove the lower anchor connector B Repeat on the other side A B Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco True3Fit LX car seat product page to view installation videos NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG...

Page 45: ...uckle is in the inner most or middle position A and behind when in the outer most position B and that it is flat and is not twisted 4 Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle on the front of the car seat and adjust to one of the two rear facing car seat positions RECLINE POSTIONS A B NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 45 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 45 9...

Page 46: ...ing in vehicle seat and center the car seat between the lower anchors The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 6 Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 46 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 46 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 47: ...trap 7 Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground Ball must be completely in the blue area Readjust the recline if needed If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the base is completely in the blue area NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 47 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 47 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11...

Page 48: ... twisted If twisted you will not be able to tighten the strap Lower anchor connectors can only be used if the vehicle lower anchor spacing is 11 inches 28 cm from the center of one lower anchor to the center of the other lower anchor CLICK 11 28 cm NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 48 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 48 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 49: ...eadjust the recline if needed If needed rolled towels may be placed under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the base is completely in the blue area See section 6 A to secure your child Recheck the level indicator with child in seat 11 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the lower anchor strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves les...

Page 50: ...Move More than 1 2 5 cm at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child s Shoulders Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 50 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 50 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 51: ...the forward facing belt path more than 1 2 5 cm from side to side front to back Harness straps need to be at or just above the top of child s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level DO NOT USE the inner most crotch buckle slot when forward facing When forward facing harness covers MUST be used if the child weighs 25 lb 11 kg or less Vehicle Lap Shoulder Belt with Tether Vehicle Seat Lap Belt w...

Page 52: ...s possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat At that point children should ride in a belt positioning booster seat Be sure to check your local and state laws as well as AAP and NHTSA recommendations for car seat usage LATCH Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb 20 kg NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 52 NWL0...

Page 53: ...r anchor strap and connectors in the storage location as shown 2 Unhook Tether From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco True3Fit LX car seat product page to view installation videos NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 53 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 53 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 54: ...e on the vehicle seat 5 Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle on the front of the car seat and adjust to one of the two forward facing car seat positions RECLINE POSTIONS 4 Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 54 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 54 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 55: ...le the buckle 6 Raise the headrest to the highest position Squeeze the headrest harness height adjustment lever and lift the headrest to the highest position to expose the belt path B A C NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 55 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 55 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 56: ...n then flip down the lower grey tab Release the upper latch D Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way E Unsnap upper seat pad to expose the belt lock off NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 56 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 56 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 57: ... seat belt through the forward facing belt path marked with an orange label through the lock off and out the other side Buckle the seat belt The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 57 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 57 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 58: ...he vehicle seat belt Make sure the lap and shoulder belt are both routed under the lock off Note When using the lock off you do not need to switch the retractor The lock off locks the seat belt 11 Replace the Seat Pad Move the headrest back to its proper position for your child NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 58 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 58 9 18 20 11 50 A...

Page 59: ...while tightening the tether strap to remove all the slack 14 Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough See section 6 A to secure your child NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 59 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 59 9 18 20 1...

Page 60: ... Harness Straps At or Just Above the Child s Shoulders Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 60 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 60 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 61: ...or B Repeat on the other side 2 Make Sure Lower Anchor Strap is in the Forward Facing Belt Path Marked with Orange Label To move the lower anchor strap review section 8 A B Review your vehicle s owner manual for LATCH location and use Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 45 lb 20 kg Visit www gracobaby com and the Graco True3Fit LX car seat product page to view installation...

Page 62: ...ar seat and adjust to one of the two forward facing car seat positions 3 Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Unhook tether and lay it in the seat RECLINE POSTIONS NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 62 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 62 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 63: ...sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 7 Extend the Lower Anchor Strap For easier installation extend the lower anchor strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pull out on the strap 6 Make Sure Base is a minimum of 80 on Vehicle Seat NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 63 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 63 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 64: ...f twisted you will not be able to tighten the strap Lower anchor connectors can only be used if the vehicle lower anchor spacing is 11 inches 28 cm from the center of one lower anchor to the center of the other lower anchor CLICK 11 28 cm NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 64 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 64 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 65: ... of the car seat while tightening the lower anchor strap You may need to tighten the lower anchor strap through the forward facing belt path to get a tight fit NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 65 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 65 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 66: ...lifting up on the tether lock and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 11 Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 66 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 66 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 67: ...nchor strap is and slide the car seat side to side and front to back If the seat moves less than 1 2 5 cm it is tight enough See section 6 A to secure your child NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 67 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 67 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 68: ...arness Straps At or Just Above the Child s Shoulders Review section 6 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 6 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 6 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 68 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 68 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 69: ...snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat Bulky clothing can prevent the harness straps from being tightened properly To keep child warm buckle your child in the car seat and place a blanket around the child or place the child s coat on backwards after buckling in A B 6 A Securing Child 5 Point Harness NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 69 NWL000114...

Page 70: ...Place Harness Straps Over Child s Shoulders and Buckle You will hear a CLICK when buckle tongues are securely attached Pull up on each buckle tongue to make sure it is securely attached NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 70 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 70 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 71: ...ness straps must be at or just above the child s shoulders and top of child s ears must be below top of headrest Remove the head and body supports 5 To Raise or Lower Headrest Harness Adjustment Lever Squeeze the adjustment lever and lift or lower headrest for the proper harness height Rear Facing Forward Facing 1 2 5 cm 1 2 5 cm NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 71 NWL0001148417C ...

Page 72: ...most slot 7 To Adjust Buckle Strap skip to step 11 If not needed Recline the car seat and locate the metal retainer under the car seat shell 8 Rotate Metal Retainer and Insert It Up Through the Shell and Pad From the top of the car seat pull the buckle out NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 72 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 72 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 73: ...Make Sure it is Secured Rear Facing Make sure the Lower anchor strap is in front of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most or middle position A and behind when in the outer most position B and that it is flat and is not twisted A B NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 73 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 73 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 74: ... clip is securely buckled 12 Pull All the Slack Out From Around the Waist Pull up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down Do this to both sides NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 74 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 74 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 75: ...ild s shoulder the harness is tight enough A snug harness should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 75 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 75 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 76: ... 14 Raise the Chest Clip to Child s Armpit Level 15 Check Tightness Again Tighten More if Needed NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 76 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 76 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 77: ...child s hips and is routed behind the armrest in the booster s belt path marked with green label Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child and MUST NOT be twisted Vehicle seat s shoulder belt is adjusted snugly and should lie between child s neck and edge of shoulder Vehicle Lap Shoulder Seat Belt NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 77 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 ind...

Page 78: ...ent car seat When forward facing children should use the built in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat At that point children should ride in a belt positioning booster seat A booster is no longer needed once the vehicle seat belt fits properly typically when they reach 4 feet 9 inches 145 cm tall and are between ages...

Page 79: ...raps B A 1 Raise the headrest to the highest position Squeeze the height adjust lever and lift the headrest to the highest position B Unbuckle the chest clip NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 79 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 79 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 80: ...le D Remove harness covers and store for future use E E Lift the headrest pad flap up out of the way C D NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 80 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 80 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 81: ... storage door CLICK G Place chest clip and buckle tongues inside Storage Compartment and close the door G NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 81 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 81 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 82: ...t in the car seat shell as shown Move the buckle to the rear slot when storing 3 Recline the Car Seat Pull out the recline handle and place the car seat in 4th recline position I RECLINE POSTIONS H NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 82 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 82 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 83: ...ward facing in vehicle seat The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 83 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 83 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 84: ...buckles If the lower anchor connectors interfere with the vehicle seat belts or if the chosen seating position does not have lower anchors you MUST store the lower anchor strap Store the lower anchor strap in the storage location as shown Store the tether strap as shown Always secure car seat with lower anchor strap or a vehicle seat belt even when unoccupied In a crash an unsecured car seat can i...

Page 85: ...oster 7 B 6 Unhook Tether Strap From Storage Location and Lay it in the Seat NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 85 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 85 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 86: ...ors Lower Anchor Strap should not be twisted If twisted you will not be able to tighten the strap Make sure that the arrows are pointing up 11 28 cm NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 86 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 86 9 18 20 11 50 AM 9 18 20 11 50 AM ...

Page 87: ...k and attach Consult vehicle s owner manual for specific location 10 Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack 8 Remove The Slack From The Lower Anchor Strap NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 87 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 87 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 88: ...hicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 7 C to secure your child NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 88 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 88 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 89: ...seat 2 Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest 7 C Securing Child Highback Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 89 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 89 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 90: ...ap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child s shoulders between the neck and edge of shoulder The belt guides should be even with or just above the shoulders NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 90 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 90 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 91: ...t Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulder NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 91 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 91 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 92: ... the Lower Anchor Attachment A Loosen the harness straps B Raise the headrest to the highest position C Unbuckle the chest clip D Unbuckle the buckle A C B D NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 92 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 92 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 93: ...nchor connector A and then pull on the lower anchor strap to remove the lower anchor connector B Repeat on the other side 4 Slide Entire Lower Anchor Strap Along Bar to the Desired Belt Path Openings Rear Facing Slide Lower Anchor Strap along bar to the front of the seat Forward Facing Slide the Lower Anchor Strap up along bar to the top A B NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 93 NWL...

Page 94: ...ront of the buckle strap when the buckle is in the inner most or middle position A and in behind when in the outer most position B and that it is flat and is not twisted Forward Facing Make sure the Lower Anchor Strap is routed behind the harness strap is flat and is not twisted A B NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 94 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 94 9 18 20 11...

Page 95: ...hment 8 95 6 Replace Seat Pad 7 Move the Headrest to Its Proper Position for Your Child NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 95 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 95 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 96: ...t must be used if shoulders are below the lowest harness setting Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child Infant Head Support Use only in the rear facing mode To adjust the support pull up until desired height To install thread the head support straps through the headrest and use the fastening strips to connect the straps together To remove undo the fastening strips and pull the stra...

Page 97: ...You will hear a CLICK when they are secured in place To remove push the release button on the side of the seat and remove the cup holder Cup holders are dishwasher safe Top Rack Only NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 97 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 97 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 98: ...ether To remove lift up on the tether lock to release the tension Press in on the hook s spring Push tether hook in then lift up and pull away from tether anchor 10 A How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Connectors and Tether NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 98 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 98 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 99: ...car seat in a front passenger seating position the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends that you take the following steps Ensure the child is properly restrained according to their age and size Move the seat as far back as possible Make sure the child is not leaning out of position such as leaning forward into the deployment path of the air bag Set the air bag ON OFF swi...

Page 100: ...llowing vehicle seating locations rear facing or side facing vehicle seats rear facing with an active front air bag booster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 100 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 100 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 101: ... done with the latchplate with other vehicle seat belts this is done with the retractor Retractor A device that winds up the unused vehicle seat belt It is often hidden inside the panels on the walls of the vehicle or in the vehicle seatback Latch Plate The male end of the seat belt with the silver tongue Seat Bight The crease where the vehicle seat back and seat bottom meet NWL0001148417C True3Fi...

Page 102: ...OT be used safely with this car seat Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals Lap Shoulder Belt 3 connections points Can be used in all car seats modes of use Belts Forward of the Seat Bight NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 102 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX US...

Page 103: ... is ALR If it can be pulled further go to the next step 4 Slowly pull the belt all the way out and then allow it to retract several inches 5 Try to pull the belt all the way out again If it cannot be pulled out it is Switchable If it can still be pulled out freely it is ELR Note Most vehicles manufactured after 1996 will have Switchable retractors in the back seat If you have any questions about y...

Page 104: ... into the retractor Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side to side and front to back The seat should not move more than 1 2 5 cm Note With the vehicle seat belt in this locking mode all the tension is upwards in the shoulder belt This may start to tilt your car seat sideways when rear facing If this happens use a locking clip instead of this switching the retractor See...

Page 105: ...elt path and buckle it in Then pull upwards on the shoulder belt so that the lap belt gets tight around the car seat Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side to side and front to back The seat should not move more than 1 2 5 cm Note When using the lock off you do not need to switch the retractor The lock off locks the seat belt NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ2...

Page 106: ... vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in Then as you pull the vehicle seat belt tight feed all the slack back into the retractor Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side to side and front to back The seat should not move more than 1 2 5 cm NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 106 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 106 9...

Page 107: ...ckle it in Pull the vehicle seat belt tight While pushing down on seat pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue Unbuckle the belt without allowing it to slip Attach locking clip to lap and shoulder belts as shown Rebuckle belt Check that lap belt does not move by pulling hard If belt loosens or lengthens repeat procedure Note When using the lock off you do not need to use the locking...

Page 108: ...t the lap belt gets tight around the car seat Sewn On Latch Plate and ALR Slowly pull the lap belt all the way out Route the vehicle seat lap belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in Then pull the lap belt tight while feeding all the slack back into the retractor Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide the seat side to side and front to back The seat should not move more th...

Page 109: ... snaps on the back of the headrest pad from plastic shell Unhook plastic tab below the Height Adjust Lever and remove the pad Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the pad on the headrest 11 A Cleaning Rapid Remove Seat Pad NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 109 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd ...

Page 110: ... Side Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed pad may be removed for cleaning Unsnap the 2 snaps on the front of the side pad Pull side pad pockets off of side panels and remove side pad Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 11...

Page 111: ... fastening strips on the front of the front seat pad and remove Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse the steps to reattach the pad to the shell Bottom Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water If needed pad may be removed for cleaning Unsnap the 4 snaps on the front and the snap on each side of the bottom seat pad and remove...

Page 112: ...MERGE THE BUCKLE STRAP DO NOT USE SOAPS HOUSEHOLD DETERGENTS or LUBRICANTS Shake out excess water and allow to air dry Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a click Re insert the buckle into the same slot it was removed Pull up on buckle strap to make sure it is secured WARNING Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any objects or debris that could prevent latching NWL00011484...

Page 113: ...e straps If harness straps or lower anchor belt or tether strap are frayed or heavily soiled contact Customer Service at www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 11 C Cleaning Harness Lower Anchor Attachment and Tether h er DO TS a it ke NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 113 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 113 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 114: ...Notes NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 114 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 114 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 115: ...Notes NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 115 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 115 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...

Page 116: ...purchase parts or accessories in the United States please contact us at the following www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 Replacement Parts NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 116 NWL0001148417C True3Fit LX USA ENG R04 8BZ20 indd 116 9 18 20 11 51 AM 9 18 20 11 51 AM ...