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Graco Recline N' Ride ON THE GO Instruction Manual

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Recline N' Ride
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3-IN-1 CAR SEAT
FEATURING ON THE GO
RECLINE
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Read This Instruction Manual
Do not install 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 STOP OR CRASH.
NWL0000726913B 2/18

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  • Page 1 www.gracobaby.com Recline N’ Ride 3-IN-1 CAR SEAT FEATURING ON THE GO RECLINE Read This Instruction Manual Do not install 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...
  • Page 2 1 Important Pages 6-25 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Welcome to the Graco Family 1-C Height and Weight Guidelines 1-D Before You Begin Register This Car Seat If You Need Help Certification Car Seat’s Useful Life Vehicle Seat Protection...
  • Page 3 3 Rear-Facing Pages 32-45 3-A Rear-Facing Use 3-B Install Rear-Facing With LATCH Strap 3-C Install Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt 4 Forward-Facing Pages 46-61 4-A Forward-Facing Use 4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Strap 4-C Install Forward-Facing with the Vehicle Seat Belt 5 Booster Pages 62-73 5-A Booster Use...

  • Page 4: Securing Child

    6 Securing Child Pages 74-84 6-A Securing Child 5-Point Harness 6-B Securing Child Booster 7 Accessories Pages 85-86 8 Moving the LATCH Strap Pages 87-91 8-A Moving the LATCH Strap 8-B Storing the LATCH Strap 8-C How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether...

  • Page 5: Vehicle Information

    9 Vehicle Information Pages 92-101 9-A Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 9-B Unsafe Vehicle Seat Location 9-C Vehicle Seat Belts 10 Care & Cleaning Pages 102-107 10-A Cleaning RapidRemove Seat Pad 10-B Cleaning Removable Cup Holders 10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps 10-D Cleaning Buckle Strap...
  • Page 6 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children: Rear-Facing: 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) Forward-Facing: 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) Booster: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) Cup Holder Assembly Adult Assembly Required Attach Cup Holders Cup holders MUST be installed. To attach the cup holders, align the tabs on the cup holder with the slots in the seat and slide down.
  • Page 7 Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? The best seating location for this car seat is one that: • Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and •...
  • Page 8 According to accident statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat. The center of the back seat can be the safest during a possible side impact. Which Installation Method Should I Use? This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system.
  • Page 9 What is LATCH? LATCH consists of lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are built-into your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-into your car seat. Lower anchors are used INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle. Top tethers are used IN ADDITION to the lower anchors OR the vehicle’s seat belt to secure a forward-facing car seat to the vehicle.
  • Page 10 When Installing Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing LATCH System LATCH 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 and 4-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual. Vehicle Seat Belt There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used.
  • Page 11 When Installing As a Booster Vehicle Seat Belt Only use the Lap/Shoulder seat belt configuration. Review section 5 of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.
  • Page 12 Does Your Car Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review sections 3, 4 and 5 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. For Rear-Facing, You Need to Adjust: Harness Height, Rear-Facing (A) Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders...
  • Page 13 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 6. Buckle Position (C) The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them.
  • Page 14 For Booster, You Need to Adjust: Use Lap/Shoulder Belt Only Position Lap Belt Lap belt must go behind armrest and lie low across your child’s hips and thighs. Position Shoulder Belt Shoulder belt lies across shoulder between neck and edge of shoulder.

  • Page 15: Rear-Facing Installation

    Rear-Facing Installation Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (A) Review section 3 Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone (B) Review section 3 Harness Straps at or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders (C) Review section 6.

  • Page 16: Forward-Facing Installation

    Forward-Facing Installation Use the top tether strap when using forward- facing (A) When used properly, the top tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. Review section 4 Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path (B) Review section 4 Harness Straps at or Just...
  • Page 17 Booster Installation Never Use Lap Belt Only Review section 6 Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Review section 6 Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders Review section 6...
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19 1-C Height and Weight Guidelines 5 lb 22 lb 40 lb 65 lb 100 lb (2.3 kg) (10 kg) (18.1 kg) (30 kg) (45 kg) Rear-Facing with 5-Point Harness 5-22 lb (2.3-10 kg) and less than 1 year old MUST be rear-facing. 22-40 lb (10-18 kg) SHOULD be rear-facing.
  • Page 20 Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this 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...
  • Page 21 For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture and purchase date of this car seat 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. Model Name _________________________ Model Number _______________________ Date of Manufacture __________________...
  • Page 22 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 23 Warm Weather Use Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather. To avoid burns, always check before putting child in car seat. 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.
  • Page 24 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. Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bags and car seat use.
  • Page 25 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 could alter the performance of the car seat. DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat. If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat, LATCH hooks must be stored.
  • Page 26 2-A Car Seat Features...
  • Page 27 A Headrest Height Adjustment Lever B Headrest C Head Support D Shoulder Belt Guide E Harness Covers F Chest Clip G Harness Strap H Harness Buckle Buckle Strap J Cup Holder K Body Support L Harness Adjuster Lever (Under the Seat Pad) M On The Go Recline Handle N Rear-Facing Belt Path...
  • Page 29 Seat Underside A Cup Holder B Level Indicator C Booster Belt Path D Forward-Facing Belt Lock-Off E Forward-Facing Belt Path F Rear-Facing Belt Path G LATCH Bar H LATCH Strap Recline Foot J Rear-Facing Belt Lock-Off K LATCH Adjuster L LATCH Storage Compartment M InRight LATCH N LATCH Storage Door...
  • Page 31 A Tether Strap B RapidRemove Clips C Tether Adjuster D Tether Storage Bar E Recline Foot...

  • Page 32: Rear-Facing

    3-A Rear-Facing Use Rear-Facing: 5-40 lb (2.3-18 kg) • Car seat must be rear-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the rear-facing belt path, marked with a blue label. •...
  • Page 33 • The AAP and NHTSA recommend that children ride rear-facing until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height or weight rating for their car seat. This car seat can remain rear-facing up to 40 lb (18 kg). NEVER place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an Vehicle Lap Only...
  • Page 34 3-B Install Rear-Facing With LATCH Strap Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco ® Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page to view the installation video. 1. Store Top Tether Strap Store top tether hook as shown.
  • Page 35 3. Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the rear-facing belt path. 4. From the Bottom of the Seat, Open the LATCH Storage Door and Remove the InRight LATCH Connectors from Storage Location 5. Extend the LATCH Strap For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap.
  • Page 36 6. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the car seat touches the vehicle seat back. Center the car seat between the lower LATCH anchors. 7.
  • Page 37 8. Connect InRight LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted. Click! 9. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly on the front of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap.
  • Page 38 11. Choose One of the Four Recline Positions The recline may be changed without uninstalling the car seat. • DO NOT adjust On The Go Recline when vehicle is moving. Recline should only be changed when car is fully stopped and in a parked position. 12.
  • Page 39 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground 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...
  • Page 40 3-C Install Rear-Facing With Vehicle Seat Belt Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco ® Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page to view the installation video. 1. Rotate the Recline Foot Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat into the rear-facing position marked with a blue label.
  • Page 41 3. Store Top Tether and LATCH Strap Store top tether hook as shown. From the bottom of the seat, open the LATCH storage door and slide the LATCH connectors into the storage locations. Remove the slack from both straps. 4. Place Car Seat Rear-Facing in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 42 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 5. Make Sure the Stability Foot Fully Rests on the Vehicle Seat 6. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt across the belt path through both openings (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 43 8. Slide the Shoulder Belt into the Rear-Facing Lockoff While holding tension on the shoulder belt, slide the shoulder belt ONLY into the rear-facing lockoff. ALWAYS use the lockoff on the side OPPOSITE of the buckle. Make sure the shoulder belt is past the notch and fully inside the lockoff.
  • Page 44 9. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle seat belt is routed 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. If more tightening is required, remove the shoulder belt from the lockoff, tighten, and re-insert the shoulder belt into the lockoff.
  • Page 45 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path Level Indicator’s Bubble in the Blue Zone and Vehicle on Level Ground 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...

  • Page 46: Forward-Facing

    4-A Forward-Facing Use • D Forward-Facing: • H 22-65 lb (10-30 kg) and 49” (125 cm) or less at least one year old* • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt is routed through the forward-facing belt path marked with a orange label.
  • Page 47 • DO NOT use the head support or body support while using the car seat in forward-facing mode. • Harness straps need to be even with or just above the top of child’s shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level. * The AAP recommends that 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,...
  • Page 48 4-B Install Forward-Facing with LATCH Strap Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use. Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco ® Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page to view the installation video. 1. Rotate the Recline Foot Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward-facing position marked with an orange label.
  • Page 49 2. Remove Top Tether Strap from Storage Location Unhook tether and lay it in the seat. 3. Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing belt path. 4. Move the LATCH strap See section 8-A to move the LATCH connectors to the forward-facing position.
  • Page 50 5. 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. 6. A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on the Vehicle Seat A small amount of overhang is acceptable.
  • Page 51 7. Extend the LATCH Strap For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pulling out on the strap. 8. Connect InRight LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 52 9. Tighten the LATCH Strap Press down firmly in the center of the car seat while tightening the LATCH strap. 10. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location.
  • Page 53 11. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack. 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is routed 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.
  • Page 54 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path 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...
  • Page 55 4-C Install Forward-Facing with Vehicle Seat Belt Visit www.gracobaby.com and the Graco ® Recline N’ Ride™ Car Seat product page to view the installation video. 1. Rotate the Recline Foot Rotate the light grey recline foot on the bottom of the car seat into the forward-facing position marked with an orange label.
  • Page 56 2. Store the LATCH Strap From the bottom of the seat, open the LATCH storage door and slide the LATCH connectors into the storage locations. Remove the slack from both straps. See section 8-B to move and store the InRight LATCH connectors.
  • Page 57 5. A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on the Vehicle Seat A small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle seat. The line on the car seat base marks the maximum amount of overhang allowed.
  • Page 58 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 7. 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. 8.
  • Page 59 9. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt The seat can continue to be tightened while the shoulder belt is in the lockoff. 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.
  • Page 60 12. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the vehicle belt is routed 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. 13.
  • Page 61 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More than 1” (2.5 cm) at the Belt Path 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...
  • Page 62 5-A Booster Use • A Booster Use: 40-100 lb (18.1-45 kg) 43-57 in. (110.1-145 cm) at least 4 years old* • V • Place car seat forward-facing in the vehicle back seat. • If • Make sure vehicle seat’s lap belt is adjusted snugly and lays low on the child’s hip and is routed behind the armrest in the booster’s belt path.
  • Page 63 • A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on the Vehicle Seat. A small amount of overhang is acceptable. At minimum, the area shown highlighted in green should rest on the vehicle seat. The line on the car seat base marks the maximum amount of overhang allowed.
  • Page 64 5-B Install Booster 1. Store The Harness System A. Loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible B. Raise the headrest to the highest position F. P C and D. Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap...
  • Page 65 E. Remove the Buckle Strap Fully recline the car seat. From the bottom of the car seat, rotate the metal retainer to the side in order to push it through slot easier. F. Pull buckle strap from child restraint as shown Store the harness buckle inside the LATCH storage compartment.
  • Page 66 H. Unsnap the Upper Seat Pad J. S Undo the two snaps on the upper seat pad and move the harness straps behind the seat pad flap. Refasten the two snaps. K. R I. Lift Up the Lower Seat Pad Lift the lower seat pad to expose the car seat shell.
  • Page 67 J. Store the Harness Insert chest clip pieces and buckle tongues in storage areas on each side of seat. K. Replace the Seat Pad 2. Unhook Top Tether Strap From Storage location and Lay it in the Seat...
  • Page 68 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. 4. A Majority of the Car Seat Base SHOULD Rest on the Vehicle Seat.
  • Page 69 Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH in the booster mode. The child still MUST BE SECURED with the vehicle lap/shoulder seat belt. LATCH can be used in the booster mode regardless of the weight of the child up to 100 lb (45 kg).
  • Page 70 6. Extend the LATCH Strap For easier installation, extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length by pressing the grey button and pull out on the strap. Click! 7. Connect InRight LATCH Connectors to Vehicle’s Lower LATCH Anchors LATCH strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 71 9. Attach Top Tether Strap Extend the top tether by lifting up on the tether lock and attach. Consult vehicle’s owner manual for specific location. Click! 10. Tighten Top Tether Strap Remove all the slack.
  • Page 72 11. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the seat where the LATCH strap is routed 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-B to secure your child. 12.
  • Page 73 13. Thread the Vehicle Seat Shoulder Belt Through Seat Belt Guide on the Headrest See section 6-B to secure your child.
  • Page 74 WARNING! In cold weather, 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 75 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 Click! securely attached.
  • Page 76 4. Be Sure the Harness Straps Are at the Proper Height 1” (2.5 cm) 1” (2.5 cm) Rear-Facing: Harness straps must be at or just below the child’s shoulders and top of head must be at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest/harness adjustment handle.
  • Page 77 6. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot the one that is closest to your child without being underneath your child. 7. To Adjust Buckle Strap Fully recline the car seat, from bottom of car seat, rotate metal retainer to side in order to push it through slot easier.
  • Page 78 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 79 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 80 13. Tighten the Harness by Pulling the Harness Adjustment Strap When you are not able to pinch any of the harness webbing at your child’s shoulder, the harness is tight enough. A snug harness should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging.
  • Page 81 14. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 15. Check Tightness Again, Tighten More if Needed • The harness covers MUST be used if the child weighs less than 25 lb (11 kg). • DO NOT use the harness covers with a child weighing more than 40 lb (18 kg).
  • Page 82 6-B Securing Child 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. •...
  • Page 83 3. Buckle the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Be sure the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt goes behind the armrests and lies low across your child’s hips. 4. Raise or Lower Headrest Press the adjustment button and lift or lower headrest. Vehicle seat’s shoulder belt should be centered between the child’s neck and edge of shoulder.
  • Page 84 Is Everything Correct? Never Use Lap Belt Only Lap Belt Behind Armrest and Lies Low Across Hips and Thighs Shoulder Belt Lies On the Shoulder, Centered Between the Neck and Edge of Shoulders...
  • Page 85 7-A Accessories (on select models) Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level. Position the harness covers so that the rubber surface is facing toward the child. To remove, undo the fastening strips and remove. •...
  • Page 86 Head Support Use only in the rear-facing mode. 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 straps out of the headrest.
  • Page 87 8-A Moving the LATCH Strap 1. From the bottom of the seat, Open the LATCH Storage Door and Remove the InRight LATCH Connectors from Storage Location 2. Pull the InRight LATCH Connectors Out Move the InRight LATCH connectors over to the left side of the seat towards the grey bar.
  • Page 88 3. Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing belt path. 4. Move the LATCH strap Slide the LATCH belt and connectors up along the grey bar to the forward-facing belt path. 5. Route the LATCH Strap Route the LATCH strap through the forward-facing belt path.
  • Page 89 8-B Storing the LATCH Strap 1. Recline the Car Seat Fully recline the car seat to fully expose the forward-facing belt path. 2. Pull the InRight LATCH Connectors Out Pull the right InRight LATCH connector out of the forward- facing belt path toward the left side of the seat.
  • Page 90 3. Move the LATCH strap Slide the LATCH belt and connectors down along the grey bar to the rear-facing belt path. 4. Route the LATCH Strap Route the LATCH strap through the rear-facing belt path. Make sure the strap is flat and not twisted. 5.
  • Page 91 8-C How to Remove LATCH and Top Tether LATCH To remove the InRight LATCH connectors from the lower anchors, push in on the red buttons and pull them off. Top Tether Strap To remove, lift up on the tether lock to release the tension. Press in on the hook’s spring.
  • Page 92 9-A 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 According to accident statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat.
  • Page 93 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 •...
  • Page 94 9-C 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 95 Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Only 3 connections points. Can be used in 2 connection points. Can ONLY be all car seats modes of use.
  • Page 96 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 97 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 98 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 99 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. Then, as you pull the vehicle seat belt tight, feed all the slack back into the retractor.
  • Page 100 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 101 Lap Belt Installation - DO NOT use in Booster Mode not, 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 102 10-A Cleaning RapidRemove Seat Pad Refer to seat pad care tag for washing instructions. Headrest Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, headrest pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, undo the snaps below the headrest (A). Next, unhook elastic loops from behind the headrest (B).
  • Page 103 Remove the elastic loops from the shoulder belt paths, then pull the headrest pad off of the seat (C). Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip- dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the headrest pad on the headrest.
  • Page 104 Next, undo the two snaps on the top of the car seat shell, then pull the side pad off of the seat (E). Machine wash pad in cold water on delicate cycle and drip- dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Reverse the steps to reattach the side pad on the car seat shell.
  • Page 105 Lower Seat Pad Clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If needed, lower seat pad may be removed for cleaning. To remove, undo the two snaps on the lower seat pad (G). Next, pull the lower seat pad out from around the cup holders (H).
  • Page 106 10-B Cleaning Removable Cup Holders Cup Holders Cup holders may be washed ONLY on the top rack of the dishwasher. To remove the cup holders, push in the button located underneath the cup holder while pulling up on the cup holder. 10-C Cleaning Harness and LATCH Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth.
  • Page 107 10-D 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 108: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts To purchase parts or accessories in the United States, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.com 1-800-345-4109 Store the instruction manual in the pouch under the seat pad...