Graco TurboBooster TakeAlong, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...d 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 STOP OR CRASH TurboBooster TakeAlongTM www gracobaby com NWL0000656225B 8 17 Read This Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...to the Graco Family 1 C Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Car Seat s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use 1 D Safety Warnings 1 Important Pages 5 19 2 Features Pages 20 21 2 A Car Seat Features ...

Page 3: ...ster Pages 22 25 4 A Securing Child Backed Booster 4 B Securing Child Backless Booster 4 Securing Child Pages 26 35 3 A Booster Use 3 B Install Backed Booster 3 C Install Backless Booster 5 Accessories Page 36 ...

Page 4: ...4 6 A Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 6 B Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 6 C Vehicle Seat Belts 6 Vehicle Information Pages 37 40 7 Care and Cleaning Page 41 8 Fold and Carry Feature Pages 45 46 ...

Page 5: ...5 kg 43 57 in 110 1 145 cm Car Seat Assembly On Select Models Adult Assembly Required 1 Open the Seat Base To open the seat base grab both arm rests and pull apart You will hear a click when it is fully opened and locked Push down on the center of the base to make sure it is locked CLICK ...

Page 6: ...est With the back side up align the bottom of the headrest with the grooves on the backrest Squeeze the headrest adjustment lever and slide the two pieces together Check to make sure they are attached by trying to pull them apart ...

Page 7: ...ric from the headrest underneath the fabric on the lower backrest as shown 4 Attach Backrest to Base With the base completely open attach the backrest by inserting the seat back connectors into the backrest Push on one side until you hear a click then the other until you hear it click CLICK CLICK ...

Page 8: ...8 Your Graco Booster Seat is Now Ready To Use ...

Page 9: ...ur vehicle owner s manual and Results in a secure installation of this booster seat Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the booster seat can be installed so be sure to check your vehicle owner s manual 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 with this booster seat Review section 6 B ...

Page 10: ...ere is one type of vehicle seat belt that can be used Lap Shoulder Seat Belt Review section 3 of this manual AND your vehicle owner s manual Using The Car Seat Correctly To make sure your child is secured properly review section 3 and 4 to fit your child ...

Page 11: ...ap belt must go under armrest and lie low across your child s hips and thighs Review section 3 Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder belt lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder in the red zone as shown Review section 3 Booster Installation Highback Backless ...

Page 12: ...rantee protection from injury in every situation but proper use 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 ...

Page 13: ...s restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and 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 o...

Page 14: ... it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat In 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 additio...

Page 15: ...r seat because aircrafts do not have shoulder belts STOP using this car seat and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture Look for date of manufacture label on back of the car seat Graco Children s Products Inc advises against loaning or passing along a car seat unless you know the complete history of the product We also advise against purchasing a car seat second hand Certification Ca...

Page 16: ...n Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather To avoid burns always check before putting child in car seat Warm Weather Use Protect vehicle seat Use a car seat mat towel or thin blanket under and behind car seat ...

Page 17: ...t s labels can result in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash 1 D 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 ...

Page 18: ... car seat with the vehicle seat belt even when unoccupied In a crash an unsecured car seat can injure occupants 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 DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco Their use ...

Page 19: ...ldren should use a built in harness system car seat for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat After reaching the maximum forward facing weight or height they also recommend that children 4 feet 9 inches 145cm tall or under should ride in a belt positioning booster seat For use in motor vehicles ONLY ...

Page 20: ...2 Features 20 2 A Car Seat Features A Headrest B Shoulder Belt Guide C FastAction Fold Strap D Cup Holder A B C D D ...

Page 21: ...2 Features 21 A Headrest Adjustment Lever B Belt Positioning Clip Inset B A ...

Page 22: ...t forward facing in the vehicle back seat Make sure vehicle seat s lap belt is adjusted snugly and lays low on the child s hip and is routed under the armrest in the booster s belt path 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 Seat Lap Shoulder Belt Vehicle Seat...

Page 23: ...NOT hang over front of vehicle seat If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use a different car seat The AAP and NHTSA recommend that children should use a built in harness system car seat for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward facing weight or height for their car seat After reaching the maximum forward facing weight or height the...

Page 24: ...d facing in vehicle seat The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat 2 Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 4 A to secure your child Note Always secure car seat with the vehicle seat belt even when unoccupied or stowed away ...

Page 25: ...of the seat base and pull the seat back off of the base Store the seat back in the trunk or in your home 2 Place the Booster Seat Forward Facing in the Back Seat of Vehicle Place forward facing on a vehicle seat that has a lap shoulder seat belt The base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat See section 4 A to secure your child ...

Page 26: ...ooster seat with his her back flat against the back of the booster seat 2 Thread Vehicle s Shoulder Belt Into Seat Belt Guide in the Headrest 4 A Securing Child Backed Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat ...

Page 27: ...27 4 Securing Child 3 To Raise or Lower Headrest Support Push down adjustment lever and lift or lower headrest The belt guides should be even with or just above the shoulders ...

Page 28: ...ulder belt goes under the armrest on the buckle side Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child s shoulders in the red zone between the neck and edge of shoulder by raising or lowering the headrest The belt guides should be even with or just above the shoulders ...

Page 29: ...ecuring Child Is Everything Correct Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt under Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder in the Red Zone Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders ...

Page 30: ...booster seat with his her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat 2 Ears Must Be Below the Top of the Vehicle Seat Back or Headrest 4 B Securing Child Backless Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat ...

Page 31: ...ulder belt goes under the armrest on the buckle side Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips Be sure the shoulder belt lies across your child s shoulders in the red zone between the neck and edge of shoulder You may need to use the belt positioning clip to help get a good fit See Using Belt Positioning Clip ...

Page 32: ...ecuring Child Is Everything Correct Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt under Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder in the Red Zone Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders ...

Page 33: ...de this zone you MUST use the belt positioning clip 2 Attach Belt Positioning Clip The shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be attached to the slot on the bottom of the base Insert the loop end of strap through the slot on bottom of seat exactly where shown 3 Push Clip and Strap Through Loop Pass the clip and the strap through the loop end as shown and pull strap up ...

Page 34: ... Face Front of Seat 5 Place Child in Seat Buckle Child In Seat and Attach Belt Positioning Clip With child s back flat against the back of the vehicle seat buckle child in Then slide the clip onto the vehicle s seat shoulder belt as shown Rear View ...

Page 35: ...lt Positioning Clip to Fit Your Child Lengthen or shorten the belt length as shown Clip should fit right at the top of shoulder as shown Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt lies low across your child s hips Shorten Lengthen ...

Page 36: ...ies 5 Accessories Cup Holders Lift cup holder up and rotate Align the cup holder s tabs with the slots and push the cup holder down You will hear a Click when cup holder is in place Backless Booster Carry Bag CLICK ...

Page 37: ...eat In the event there is no available back seat and or you have no other option 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 ...

Page 38: ...formation 38 6 B Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations rear facing or side facing vehicle seats booster mode with vehicle lap belt only seat belt ...

Page 39: ...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 6 C Vehicle Seat Belts ...

Page 40: ...nnection points Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door Belts Forward of the Seat Bight Lap Shoulder Belt 3 connections points Can be used in all car seats modes of use Identify Your Seat Belt Type The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat ...

Page 41: ...g s care tag for washing instructions Cleaning Seat Pad To Remove Seat Cover Separate the seat back from the seat base Flip the base over to expose the bottom of the base At the front edge slide the tab towards the back and pull out of the slot Repeat for the other side 7 Care and Cleaning ...

Page 42: ...aning At the back edge pull the tab towards the front of the base and remove Repeat for other side Turn the base over Undo the fastening strip and remove the seat pad Reverse the steps to attach the pad to the base ...

Page 43: ...ocate the plastic retainer on the bottom of the base Rotate the plastic retainer and push it through the slot From the front pull the plastic retainer up through the slot Slide the fold strap pad off the strap Reverse the steps to put the pad back on ...

Page 44: ... pull the pad out of the slot Repeat for the other side and remove the pad Reverse the steps to put the seat back pad back on To remove the headrest pad from the back undo the elastic straps From the front remove the headrest pad Reverse the steps to put the headrest pad back on ...

Page 45: ...nd Carry Feature Backed Booster 1 Remove Backrest Pull up on the FastAction Fold strap that is in the middle of the seat base and pull the backrest off of the base 2 Slide Backrest Into Base Face backrest down so cushions are on the inside ...

Page 46: ...Fold and Carry Feature Backless Booster 1 Pull up on the FastAction Fold strap and fold the seat You will hear a click when it is locked 2 Insert seat into the backless booster carry bag and zip closed CLICK ...

Page 47: ...47 Notes ...

Page 48: ...in the pouch that is under the base seat pad with the instruction book icon as shown To purchase parts or accessories in the United States please contact us at the following www gracobaby com or 1 800 345 4109 Replacement Parts ...