Graco 3-in-1 - Nautilus Matrix Car Seat in Miley, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...stall or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN S...

Page 2: ...17 7 0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 18 7 1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements 18 7 2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 19 7 3 SAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems 19 7 4 For Built in Harness...

Page 3: ...Head Support 47 48 16 0 Removing Back Support 49 51 17 0 Securing Child in Vehicle Belt with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip 52 55 18 0 Using the Tether 56 18 1 Storing LATCH and Tether 57 19 0 Airplan...

Page 4: ...Choosing the correct mode of use for the child restraint depending on your child s size 2 Inserting the harness straps if needed in the proper slots for your child 3 Selecting a suitable location for...

Page 5: ...o Graco Children s Products Inc 150 Oaklands Blvd Exton PA 19341 or call 1 800 345 4109 or register online at http www gracobaby com carseatregistration 2 2 For Recall Information Please contact our C...

Page 6: ...ide Cupholder Harness adjuster lever above strap Adjustment strap Harness covers Harness slots Height adjust button Shoulder belt guide Recline handle Storage compartment one on each side Body support...

Page 7: ...each side of seat Shoulder belt lock off United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 6WDQGDUGV KDYH GH QHG a new system for installing child restraints in vehicles The system is called LATCH Lower Anc...

Page 8: ...bjects are clear of the gutters 2 MAKE sure the harness straps are securely attached within the T shaped slots around the arms as shown With your other hand raise seat back so that both arms LOCK into...

Page 9: ...9 3 Arms should CLICK into the gutters Seat assembly should appear as shown CLICK...

Page 10: ...DO NOT use the Back Support after December NE PAS utiliser le dossier apr s d cembre NO use el apoyo de la espalda despu s de diciembre 2014 2017 4 Attach 4 elastic loops from the seat pad under the s...

Page 11: ...rt as shown Head support will click into the back support You may need to unfasten the hook and loop attachment tape on both sides at the top of the back support to allow for easier access to the slot...

Page 12: ...12 7 The assembly is now complete...

Page 13: ...s for child restraint installation NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED 12 5 675 17 1 8 5 17 PROTECTION FROM INJURY However proper use of this child restraint reduces the risk of serious injury or death...

Page 14: ...ILD RESTRAINT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN Contact with these parts can burn your child s skin Always touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts before putting your child in the child r...

Page 15: ...e you are using the child restraint in the correct mode and with the correct features for your child 6 0 Height and Weight Limitations Your child must meet all requirements HLJKW WR OEV PDVV EHWZHHQ D...

Page 16: ...child s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positionned low on the child s hips KLOG V HDUV DUH BELOW top of booster seat If tops of ears are above top of seat child is too large for...

Page 17: ...R LPDWHO HDUV RI DJH WKH VKRXOGHU EHOW MUST lie across child s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positionned low on the child s hips When sitting on the booster seat your child s ea...

Page 18: ...or call Graco Children s Products Inc 1 800 345 4109 Children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions Whenever possible secure the child restraint in the center position o...

Page 19: ...e look very much like seat belts that are safe to use If you are unsure consult your vehicle owner s manual or call Graco Children s Products Inc 1 800 345 4109 THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED...

Page 20: ...ed manually by pulling on the excess belt Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor ALR The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to lengthen once it is buckled Tighten the belt by...

Page 21: ...of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen Belt is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down hard on the child r...

Page 22: ...E CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF the following unsafe belt systems if your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points Please refer to the vehicle owners manual for LATCH locations NEV...

Page 23: ...Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way or that move along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed Lap Belt...

Page 24: ...y be identified using one of the anchor symbols as shown ONLY use LATCH on a child restraint in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for install...

Page 25: ...ILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Snugly adjust the belts provided with this ch...

Page 26: ...under your child To change crotch strap position push crotch belt up through the bottom of the child restraint and grab it from the top to pull out Reinsert crotch strap in the desired position Make...

Page 27: ...s HYHQ ZLWK RU MXVW DERYH WKH VKRXOGHUV If straps are in proper slots go to page 31 6 7R DGMXVW KDUQHVV VWUDSV a Turn seat around so you will have access to the rear of the seat b From the rear of the...

Page 28: ...nt of seat and reinsert them in the desired slots Check that the straps are not twisted MAKE SURE harness straps are inserted into the same slots on each side of the seat Remove body support when not...

Page 29: ...s not interfere when changing the harness strap height positions 9 If the straps are not fed OVER the red rollers the assembly is incorrect and MUST be corrected before using child restraint 10 Reasse...

Page 30: ...Pull on harness to make sure it is secure REMEMBER to check the shoulder straps and crotch strap position as your child grows and move them to the next position when necessary The harness straps must...

Page 31: ...ead the seat belt through the belt slot openings For Lap Shoulder belt For Lap only belt 3 Buckle the vehicle belt The vehicle belt should not be twisted 10 2 With a Vehicle Lap or Lap shoulder Belt F...

Page 32: ...are provided to allow for the seat to be installed on the right or left side of the vehicle seat Only use one lock off at a time NEVER try to use both lock offs when installing the child restraint DO...

Page 33: ...orm this test every time you drive with your child Twist and pull child restraint forward and to both sides to make sure the vehicle belt does not lengthen or loosen and the child restraint does not e...

Page 34: ...ook LATCH from storage bars on the sides of the seat For ease of installation extend LATCH to its maximum length 2 Place forward facing on vehicle seat Slide child restraint back until the restraint i...

Page 35: ...e Installation Perform this test every time you drive with your child Twist and pull child restraint forward and to both sides to make sure the LATCH belt does not lengthen or loosen and the child res...

Page 36: ...til they click into place CHECK that straps are not twisted CHECK that harness is securely latched by pulling up on straps DO NOT use child restraint if harness does not latch FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECU...

Page 37: ...ent strap on the front of the seat 5 Make sure straps are flat and snug against child s shoulders and thighs You should not be able to pinch the harness straps A snug strap should not allow any slack...

Page 38: ...en chest clip and harness buckle 2 Face the rear of the seat and remove the belt straps from metal junction plate as shown 3 Remove crotch strap by pushing the strap retainer on bottom of seat up thro...

Page 39: ...completely out 5 Pull on the adjustment strap on the front of the seat to lock the metal junction plate into place 6 Grab hold of the shoulder straps and pull them out of their respective slots on th...

Page 40: ...ough the vehicle belt guides on the sides of the seat as shown in Repeat on other side 9 Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal the red buttons as shown in the seating area Slide the buttons to re...

Page 41: ...harness straps in safe place for future use 11 Move seat pad fabric out of the way then raise seat back so that both arms LOCK into the gutters You should hear a CLICK when the arms lock into the gutt...

Page 42: ...13 Attach 2 seat pad elastic straps onto the hooks on the rear of the child restraint as shown in 14 Pull elastic strap on the seat pad through the vehicle belt guide on side of seat and attach to ho...

Page 43: ...inst child and MUST not be twisted NEVER use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child INCORRECT FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY O...

Page 44: ...ulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips just touching thighs DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use a...

Page 45: ...45 INCORRECT INCORRECT Vehicle seat headrest should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat...

Page 46: ...er vehicle belt guide Fasten buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten 4 If belt lays across child s neck head or face redirect belt over shoulder by adjusting the head support setting See pa...

Page 47: ...e red adjustment handle on top of seat and pull back support up until it snaps into one of the 5 height positions To lower squeeze red adjustment handle and push down CHECK to make sure it is securely...

Page 48: ...48 To adjust head support side wings push buttons on top of seat down and rotate wings to desired position...

Page 49: ...s if attached see section 12 0 Harness Removal p 38 42 then continue with the following steps 1 Detach 2 lower elastic straps from rear of seat as shown 2 Detach elastic strap from the hooks on the se...

Page 50: ...hen removing back support you must support the back support when sliding the red buttons that disengage the back support from the base Make sure all hands fingers and other objects are not behind the...

Page 51: ...raps head support body support and crotch pad cover in safe place 6 Reattach the elastic straps at the back of the seat and through the vehicle belt guide on the sides of seat as shown 7 Seat is ready...

Page 52: ...es outside this zone the shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be used To attach clip to booster seat 1 Insert the loop end of strap through the slot on rear of seat exactly where shown There is a slot...

Page 53: ...53 2 Pass the clip and the strap through the loop end as shown and pull strap up 3 NOTE Free end of strap should face front of seat...

Page 54: ...clip as shown and pull free end of strap down to tighten clip against the child s shoulder The lap portion MUST pass through the vehicle belt guide and be positionned low on the hips The belt MUST NOT...

Page 55: ...55 5 Lap portion of lap shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips just touching thighs DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat CORRECT...

Page 56: ...quipped with a tether anchor it may be possible to install one Contact your vehicle dealership for the proper anchor location and installation You may purchase tether anchor parts kit by calling Graco...

Page 57: ...maximum length 2 Locate the storage bars on back of child restraint 3 Fasten ends of tether and lower anchors onto their respective storage bars as shown 4 Tether and lower anchors storage should look...

Page 58: ...ause aircraft seats do not have a shoulder belt Important points to remember 1 Airlines have some restrictions about the use of child restraints 2 Install your car seat on an airplane in the same way...

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Page 60: ...just recline foot before installing child restraint 1 To recline seat pull recline handle out and tilt seat back to extend foot as shown 2 To set seat to upright position pull recline handle out and t...

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Page 62: ...crotch straps see Section 12 0 Harness Removal p 38 2 Remove elastic loops from seat as indicated in and 3 Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH 4 To put th...

Page 63: ...63 24 0 Owners Manual Storage Your Owner s Manual can be stored on the bottom of the seat inside the slot in the footrest as shown...

Page 64: ...64 25 0 Replacement Parts and Warranty To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in the United States please contact us at the following www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109...