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TRANZITIONS
CHILD RESTRAINT/BOOSTER SEAT
Do not install or use this child
restraint until you read, understand
and follow the instructions in this
manual and the warnings on the seat.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS
CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES
THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR
CRASH.
PD348877F 11/18

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My car was parked in a parking lot and a lady thought she had enough room and hit my left rear quarter panel a few scratches and a little dent. Do I need to replace my Graco Tranzitions 3 in 1 Booster seat that was on the right rear side seat

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  • Page 1 TRANZITIONS CHILD RESTRAINT/BOOSTER SEAT Do not install or use this child restraint until you read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual and the warnings on the seat. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
  • Page 2 1 Important Pages 6-22 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Welcome to the Graco Family 1-C Right Mode of Use 1-D Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Airplane Installation Car Seat’s Useful Life...
  • Page 3 Features Pages 23-29 2-A Cup Holder 2-B Car Seat Features 3 Forward-Facing with Built in Harness Pages 30-41 3-A Forward-Facing Use 3-B Install Forward-Facing with UAS Straps 3-C Install Forward-Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Booster Pages 42-52 4-A Booster Use 4-B Install Backed Booster 4-C Install Backless Booster...
  • Page 4 Securing Child Pages 53-69 5-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 5-B Securing Child Backed Booster 5-C Securing Child Backless Booster Accessories Page 70...
  • Page 5 7 Vehicle Information Pages 71-81 7-A How to Remove UAS and Top Tether 7-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 7-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 7-D Vehicle Seat Belts Care & Cleaning Pages 82-86 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 8-B Cleaning Buckle Strap 8-C Cleaning Harness and UAS Strap...
  • Page 6 Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children: Forward-Facing: 10-30 kg (22-65 lb) 69-125 cm (27-49 in.) Booster: 18-45 kg (40-100 lb) 110-145 cm (43-57 in.) and at least 4 years old Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-B to see all of the features of this car seat.
  • Page 7 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 7-B, 7-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual. According to collision statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat.
  • Page 8 What is UAS? UAS consists of lower anchor bars and a tether anchor bar, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car seat. Lower anchors are used INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle. The tether is used IN ADDITION to the lower anchors OR the vehicle’s seat belt to secure a forward- facing car seat to the vehicle.
  • Page 9 Using The Car Seat Correctly To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 3 and 4 to fit your child. When Installing Forward-Facing UAS System UAS consists of lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat. Review section 3-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
  • Page 10 For Forward-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Forward-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just above the child’s shoulders and top of child’s ears below top of headrest (B). Review section 5. Buckle Position (C) The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them.
  • Page 11 Forward-Facing Installation Use the tether when using forward- facing (A) When used properly, the tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. Review section 3 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the Belt Path (B) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Above Child’s Shoulders (C)
  • Page 12 When Installing As a Booster Vehicle Seat Belt Only use the Lap/Shoulder seat belt configuration. Review section 4-B, 4-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
  • Page 13 For Booster, You Need to Adjust: Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Only Highback Backless Position Lap Belt Lap belt must go in front of armrest and lie low across your child’s hips and thighs. Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder best lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder.
  • Page 14 Booster Installation Never Use Lap Belt Only Review section 4 Highback Backless Lap Belt In Front of Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 4 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders Review section 4...
  • Page 15 1-B Welcome to the Graco Family! 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 this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own, you must follow the detailed instructions in this instruction manual to ensure all steps are preformed correctly.
  • Page 16 1-C Right Mode of Use 10 kg 18 kg 30 kg 45 kg (22 lb) (40 lb) (65 lb) (100 lb) Forward-Facing with 5-Point Harness 10-18 kg (22-40 lb), 69-125 cm (27-49 in.), can sit upright unassisted and are at least 1 year old MUST be forward facing.18-30 kg (40-65 lb) SHOULD be forward-facing.
  • Page 17 1-D Before You Begin Register This Child Restraint Please fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it in today or register online at www.gracobaby.ca Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
  • Page 18 For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture and purchase date of this car seat on the below. You can find this information either on the registration card if you still have it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat.
  • Page 19 Certification This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 213.2 for use in motor vehicles. This child restraint is certified 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, except to keep tether stored.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint’s warnings can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bags and car seat use. If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual. Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle.
  • Page 22 DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco except for a thin towel or mat to protect your vehicle seat. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.
  • Page 23 2-A Cup Holder Cup Holder To install cup holder, lift cup half out of the cup holder. Rotate cup. Align cup holder tabs with T-slots in shell and slide cupholder into place.
  • Page 24 2-B Car Seat Features...
  • Page 25 A Height Adjust Lever B Head Support C Shoulder Belt Guide D Harness Strap E Harness Covers F Chest Clip G Body Support H Buckle Buckle Strap J Cup Holder K Harness Adjuster Lever (Under Seat Pad) L Harness Adjustment Strap...
  • Page 27 A Tether Storage Ring B Tether Hook C Tether Strap D UAS Storage Ring E UAS Strap F UAS Adjuster G Cup Holder...
  • Page 29 A Belt Positioning Clip (Inset) B Harness Straps C Splitter Plate...
  • Page 30 3-A Forward-Facing Use with built in harness • H Forward-Facing: 10-30 kg (22-65 lb) and 69-125 cm (27-49 in.) • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure UAS strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward-facing belt path marked with a orange label.
  • Page 31 • Harness straps need to be even with or just above the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level. Experts recommend that children should use the built-in harness system for as long as possible until they reach the maximum forward-facing weight and height for their car seat.
  • Page 32 3-B Install Forward-Facing with UAS Straps Review your vehicle’s owner manual for UAS location and use. Do not install with the UAS connectors for children weighing more than 20 kg (45 lb) 1. Remove UAS and Tether Hook from Storage Locations Unhook tether and lay it in the seat.
  • Page 33 2. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. 3. Extend the UAS Strap. For easier installation, extend the UAS strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pull out on the strap.
  • Page 34 4. Attach UAS to Vehicle’s Lower UAS Bars. UAS strap should not be twisted. 5. Tighten the UAS Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the UAS strap.
  • Page 35 6. Attach Top Tether Hook Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 7. Tighten Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 8. 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.
  • Page 36 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5...
  • Page 37 3-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt 1. Store UAS Strap Attach UAS hooks to the plastic rings as shown. 2. Unhook Top Tether Hook From Storage Location and Lay it in the Seat 3. Place Car Seat Forward- Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat.
  • Page 38 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 4. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (marked with a orange label) and out the other side. Buckle it. The seat belt should lie as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 39 5. Lock the Vehicle Seat Belt In most vehicles today, slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out and then let it go back in. You will hear a clicking sound. Slowly pull out on the belt and it should be locked. If not, review your car’s owner manual and section 7-D.
  • Page 40 7. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. 8. Tighten Tether Remove all the slack. 9. 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.
  • Page 41 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the Belt Path Harness Straps at or Just Above the Child’s Shoulders. Review section 5 Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 5 Cannot Pinch Harness Straps at the Shoulder Review section 5...
  • Page 42 • N 4-A Booster Use • D Booster Use With Back: 18-45 kg (40-100 lb) 110-145 cm (43-57 in.) at • D least 4 years old • D Booster Use Without Back: • V 18-45 kg (40-100 lb) 110-145 cm (43-57 in.) at least 4 years old •...
  • Page 43 • Never use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child. • DO NOT position vehicle shoulder belt under the child’s arm or back. • DO NOT allow child to slouch or slide down in the booster seat. • DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of armrests. •...
  • Page 44 4-B Install Backed Booster 1. Remove The Harness System A. Loosen Harness Straps (A) Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps. B. Remove Straps From Metal Splitter Plate Face the rear of the seat and remove the belt straps from metal splitter plate as shown.
  • Page 45 C. Remove the Buckle Strap and Harness Straps From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainers to side in order to push them through slot easier. D. Pull Restraint System Out of the Seat E. Push on Back Support to Release and Remove...
  • Page 46 F. Detach Lower Seat Elastic Straps On the rear of the seat, detach 2 lower seat pad elastic straps from hooks as shown. G. Store Metal Splitter Plate On the rear of the seat, lift the flap and fit the splitter plate into the holder.
  • Page 47 H. Attach Seat Elastic Straps Attach 2 elastic straps onto the hooks on the rear of the seat as shown. I. Place Seat Back Hooks Into Gutters and Raise Seat Back...
  • Page 48 2. Unhook Tether From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat 3. Place Car Seat Forward-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place forward-facing in vehicle seat. The bottom of the seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 49 Graco allows the securing of the car seat with UAS system in the booster mode. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt. UAS can be used in the booster mode regardless of the weight of the child up to 45 kg (100 lb).
  • Page 50 5. Attach UAS Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors. Lower Anchor strap should not be twisted. 6. Tighten the UAS Strap Remove all the slack from the UAS strap 7. Attach The Tether Extend the tether by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap and attach.
  • Page 51 8. Tighten Tether Remove all the slack. 9. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 5-B to secure your child.
  • Page 52 4-C Install Backless Booster 1. Remove the Back Support See section 4-B for instructions on how to remove back support. Once back support is removed, store with harness straps in a safe place. 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.
  • Page 53 WARNING! Do not put 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.
  • Page 54 2. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. 3. 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.
  • Page 55 4. Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height Forward-Facing: Harness straps must be at or just above the child’s shoulders and top of child’s ears must be below top of headrest. Forward-Facing 5. To Raise or Lower Headrest/Harness Lift adjustment lever and lift or lower headrest for the proper harness height.
  • Page 56 6. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child. 7. Remove the Buckle Strap To change the buckle location, remove the buckle strap from bottom of car seat. Rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier.
  • Page 57 9. Insert Metal Retainer in the New Buckle Strap Slot Reach underneath the car seat and pull the metal retainer through. 10. Pull Up on Buckle Strap to Make Sure it is Secured...
  • Page 58 11. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click” when the chest clip is securely buckled. Click! 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.
  • Page 59 13. Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap 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.
  • Page 60 14. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 15. Check Tightness Again, Tighten More if Needed...
  • Page 61 5-B Securing Child Backed Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Place Child In Seat Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the booster seat. 2.
  • Page 62 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes in front of the armrests. 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, between the neck and edge of shoulder.
  • Page 63 Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt in Front of Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders...
  • Page 64 5-C Securing Child Backless Booster Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Place Child In Seat Have your child sit in the booster seat, with his/her back flat against the back of the vehicle seat. 2.
  • Page 65 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes in front of the armrests. 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, between the neck and edge of shoulder.
  • Page 66 Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt in Front of Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders...
  • Page 67 Using Belt Positioning Clip 1. Make Sure Vehicle’s Seat Shoulder Belt Lays in the Red Zone As Shown If the vehicle’s seat shoulder belt lays outside this zone, you MUST use the belt positioning clip. 2. To attach clip to booster seat: There are 2 slots on the back of the booster seat.
  • Page 68 4. Free End of Strap Should 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.
  • Page 69 6. Adjust the Belt Positioning Clip to Fit Your Lengthen Shorten 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.
  • Page 70 6-A Accessories (on select models) Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove. Body Support To remove, thread buckle through pad. Cup Holder Refer to section 2-A to install cup holder.
  • Page 71 7-A How to Remove UAS and Top Tether Press in on the hook’s spring. Push hook in, lift hook up, twist and pull out away from anchor point. Top Tether To remove, press the grey button and pull out on the strap to release the tension.
  • Page 72 7-B Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle’s owner manual for Seating Locations The best seating location for this car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and • Results in a secure installation of this car seat In the event there is no available back seat and / or you have no other option than to place a child other than in a front passenger seating position, experts recommend that you take the following steps:...
  • Page 73 7-C Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations: rear-facing or side- booster mode with vehicle facing vehicle seats lap belt only seat belt...
  • Page 74 7-D Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use This car seat 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 latchplate;...
  • Page 75 Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: Lap Belt Only Lap/Shoulder Belt 2 connection points. Can 3 connections points. ONLY be used in built in Can be used in all car harness mode.
  • Page 76 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 your retractor type, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call Graco for assistance.
  • Page 77 How to Lock Your Lap and Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor A latchplate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in.
  • Page 78 Locking Latchplate and ELR Retractor A latchplate that holds the lap belt snug after it has been adjusted; contains a metal bar on the underside of the hardware that “locks” the belt in position. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in.
  • Page 79 Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor A latchplate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out. Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in.
  • Page 80 Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latchplate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. With this retractor, you will need to use the locking clip to lock the vehicle seat belt. Call us at 1-800-345-4109 to order a locking clip.
  • Page 81 Lap Belt Installation - DO NOT use in Booster Mode Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor When installing the car seat, route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in.
  • Page 82 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. DO NOT remove foam padding. Head Support Cover Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, head support cover may be removed for cleaning.
  • Page 83 Seat Cover Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, seat cover may be removed for cleaning. To remove, unbutton snaps on seat back as shown. Remove harness and buckle strap. See scetion 4-B. Remove seat cover as shown. Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry.
  • Page 84 See section 4-B for instructions on how to remove back support. On the rear of the seat, detach 2 lower seat pad elastic straps from hooks as shown. Remove seat cover as shown.
  • Page 85 8-B Cleaning Buckle Strap From bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier. Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown. To clean buckle, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle.
  • Page 86 8-C Cleaning Harness and UAS Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or LOWER ANCHOR STRAP IN WATER Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps or lower anchor strap are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at www.gracobaby.ca or 1-800-345-4109.
  • Page 87 Notes...
  • Page 88 Replacement Parts To purchase parts or accessories in Canada, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.ca 1-800-345-4109 Store instruction manual in the pouch with the instruction book icon as shown.

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