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NWL0000993719A
07/19
SNUGRIDE
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.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.
www.gracobaby.com
35 LITE LX
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Expiration date for Graco Snugride 35 Lite XL with a fabrication date 2020.

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Mr. Anderson
March 14, 2025

The Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX expires 7 years after its manufacture date. If the fabrication date is 2020, the expiration date would be 2027.

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  • Page 1 NWL0000993719A 07/19 SNUGRIDE 35 LITE LX ® 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.
  • Page 2 Important 4-13 Pages 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Before You Begin 1-C Safety Warnings Features 14-23 Pages 2-A Car Seat Features 2-B Removing Car Seat from Base 2-C Attaching Car Seat to Base 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle 2-E Reclining the Base 2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 2-G Choosing Lower Anchor Attachment or Seat Belt 2-H What Is Lower Anchor Attachment?
  • Page 3 Securing Child 45-57 Pages 4-A Adjusting Harness to Fit Child 4-B Adjusting Buckle to Fit Child 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 4-D Removing Child Carrier Use 58-59 Pages Vehicle Information 60-70 Pages 6-A Additional Lower Anchor Attachment Information 6-B How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Attachment 6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats 6-D Vehicle Seat Belts Accessories...
  • Page 4 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children 4-35 lb (1.8-16 kg) and 32” (81 cm) or less. Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this infant car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? The best seating location for this infant car seat is one that: •...
  • Page 5 When Installing Base Lower Anchor Vehicle Seat Belt Attachment System There are two types of Lower anchor attachment vehicle seat belts that can be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat consists of lower anchors, Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt. which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat.
  • Page 6 According to the AAP , these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car seat. Use the corrected age for preemies. Graco advises that you have your physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed...
  • Page 7 Did You Do Everything Correctly? Base or Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Review section 3. Car Seat Level to Ground Review sections 2-E and 3. Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Review section 2-C.
  • Page 8 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 9 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 1-C 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. Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint’s labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 12 In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers. *Graco Supports the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration‘s Car Seat Guidelines. Visit www.gracobaby.com/en-US/safety for information on car seat...
  • Page 13 DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco except for a thin towel or mat to protect your vehicle seat or rolled towels or pool noodles to help get your car seat level. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat.
  • Page 14 2-A Car Seat Features A Carry Handle F Infant Body Support B Canopy G Harness Release Lever (Under Pad) C Infant Head Support H Harness Adjustment D Handle Adjustment Buttons Strap E Rear-Facing Belt Path I Removable Base (When Used Without Base)
  • Page 15 J Car Seat Shell K Base Release Lever L Instruction Manual Storage (Under Base) M Chest Clip N Harness Straps O Buckle Tongues P Buckle Q Buckle Strap...
  • Page 16 A Base Release Lever B Harness Strap Slots C Harness Straps D Buckle Metal Clip E Splitter Plate...
  • Page 17 F Car Seat Base Lock G Recline Level Indicator H Base Rear-Facing Belt Path I Lower anchor Attachment Strap J Instruction Manual Storage (Under Base) K Lower anchor Attachment Storage (Under Base) L Base Recline Lever M Base Recline Foot...
  • Page 18 2-B Removing Car Seat from Base To Remove Car Seat from Base From the back of the car seat, squeeze the base release handle and lift the car seat out of the base. 2-C Attaching Car Seat to Base Attaching Car Seat To Base Align the locking bar at the front of the car seat...
  • Page 19 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle 1. To Rotate Handle Press the handle adjustment buttons on both sides of handle. MAKE SURE handle locks into position before lifting the carrier. 2. Handle Has 4 Positions Rotate handle to any of the 4 locked positions.
  • Page 20 2-E Reclining the Base Base Has 4 Recline Positions Squeeze the base recline lever and lift the base to extend the foot. Squeeze the base recline lever and lower the base to retract the foot. Check the level indicator for appropriate install.
  • Page 21 When Reading The Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be on level ground. Use corrected age for preemies. - If the blue indicator is in the clear area, the restraint 0+ Months is level for infants 0+ months in age. - If blue indicator is partially in the notched area, the restraint is level 3+ Months...
  • Page 22 2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations. Review section 6 for additional information. Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed. Be sure to check your vehicle owner’s manual for all available seating positions. According to accident statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat.
  • Page 23 2-G Choosing Lower Anchor Attachment or Seat Belts This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the Lower anchor attachment system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.
  • Page 24 3-A Rear-Facing Checklist Rear-Facing: 4-35 lb (1.8- 16 kg) 32” (81 cm) or less • Car seat MUST be rear- facing in the vehicle back seat. • Make sure Lower anchor attachment strap or vehicle seat belt is routed Lower anchor attachment through the rear-facing Strap belt path, marked with a...
  • Page 25 Graco convertible and all-in-one car seats have higher rear-facing limits that will allow children Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt...
  • Page 26 3-B Installing With Base With Lower Anchor Attachment Review your vehicle owner’s manual for Lower anchor attachment location and use. 1. Remove Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors from Storage Location Unhook the Lower anchor attachment connectors and remove from storage position. 2.
  • Page 27 3. Extend the Lower Anchor Attachment Strap Extend the Lower anchor attachment strap to its maximum length by pressing the gray button and pulling on the strap. 4. Place Base in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the base flat on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 28 5. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. To recline, review section 2-E. 0+ Months 6. Connect 3+ Months Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors to the Vehicle’s Lower Anchor Attachment Anchors Lower anchor attachment strap should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 29 7. Tighten the Lower Anchor Attachment Strap Press down firmly in the center of the base while tightening the Lower anchor attachment strap. 8. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base where the Lower anchor attachment strap is and push and pull the base from side to side and front to...
  • Page 30 9. Attach Car Seat to Base Place car seat into the base. Push down on the front of the car seat and handle until CLICK! you hear a “click”. Test to make sure the car seat is attached by pulling up on the front corners of car seat.
  • Page 31 10. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child restraint. 0+ Months See section 4-C to secure your child. 3+ Months...
  • Page 32 Is Everything Correct? Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base With Vehicle On Level Ground, Check the Level Indicator Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
  • Page 33 3-C Installing With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt See section 6-D for additional vehicle seat belt installation information 1. Store Lower Anchor Attachment Connectors Attach the Lower anchor attachment connectors to the plastic bars on sides of base as shown. Remove the slack.
  • Page 34 3. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. To recline, review section 2-E. 0+ Months 3+ Months...
  • Page 35 Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use 4. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should lay as flat as possible and not be twisted.
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 7. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the base where the seat belt is and push and pull the base from side to side and front to back. If the base moves less than 1” (2.5 cm), it is tight enough.
  • Page 38 9. Check the Level Indicator Vehicle MUST be level with the ground. Check the level indicator with child in the child 0+ Months restraint. See section 4-C to secure your child. 3+ Months...
  • Page 39 Is Everything Correct? Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base With Vehicle On Level Ground, Check the Level Indicator Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
  • Page 40 3-D Installing Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt See section 6-D for additional vehicle seat belt installation information 1. Place Car Seat in Back Seat of the Vehicle Place the car seat on the vehicle seat. Push it back until the front of the car seat touches the vehicle seat back.
  • Page 41 2. Route the Vehicle Seat Belt Thread vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label) and buckle it. The seat belt should not be twisted. If your shoulder belt is long enough, you may route the shoulder belt behind the seat as shown.
  • Page 42 4. Tighten the Vehicle Seat Belt Lay your forearm across the car seat at the belt path and push down. Pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. 5. Test For Tightness Grab the sides of the car seat where the seat belt is and push and pull the car seat...
  • Page 43 6. Check the Rear Facing Level Line The red level line on the side of the seat MUST BE LEVEL with the ground. Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground.
  • Page 44 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Level to Ground Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits...
  • Page 45 4-A Adjusting Harness to Fit Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart.
  • Page 46 3. Unbuckle the Buckle Press the red button and pull buckle tongues out. Place harness straps off to the sides. 4. Place Your Child in the Seat Make sure their back is flat against the car seat back. WARNING! In cold weather do not put snowsuits or bulky garments on your child when placing them in the car seat.
  • Page 47 5. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders 6. Check Harness Height Harness Straps MUST BE AT OR JUST BELOW the Child’s Shoulders...
  • Page 48 7. Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1” 1” (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat 8. To Change Harness Height Positions With harness straps loose, from the back of the car seat, remove the left and right side harness strap loops from the splitter plate.
  • Page 49 9. Pull Harness Straps Out From the Front of Car Seat 10. Insert Harness Straps Into the New Location At or Just Below the Child’s Shoulders Make sure the harness straps are not twisted and are at the same height.
  • Page 50 11. For Smaller Baby If the child’s shoulders are even with or just below the lowest 2 slots, use the upper loops on the harness straps. Thread the upper harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are on top of the splitter plate and are completely on.
  • Page 51 12. For Larger Baby If the child’s shoulders are even with or just below the upper 2 slots, use the lower loops on the harness straps. Thread the lower harness straps loops onto the splitter plate. Make sure the straps are completely on the splitter plate.
  • Page 52 4-B Adjusting Buckle to Fit Child 1. Check the Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. 2. To Change Buckle Position Remove child from the seat. From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad.
  • Page 53 3. Insert Metal Clip Into New Location Push metal clip down through the pad and shell. Make sure the buckle’s red button is facing out. 4. Pull Up On Buckle To Check It Is Secured Make sure buckle’s metal clip is completely through pad and shell.
  • Page 54 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 1. Place Harness Straps Over Child’s Shoulders 2. 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. 3. Buckle the Chest Clip You will hear a “click”...
  • Page 55 4. 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. 5. 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...
  • Page 56 6. Raise the Chest Clip to Child’s Armpit Level 7. Check Tightness Tighten more if needed.
  • Page 57 4-D Removing Child 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Release the Chest Clip Squeeze the chest clip release buttons and pull apart. 3. Unbuckle Your Child Press in on the red button and remove...
  • Page 58 5-A Carrier Use Read all instructions before use of the infant carrier. Keep instructions for future use. Do not use the infant carrier if it is damaged or broken. NEVER leave child unattended. Always stay within arms reach of carrier. SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child.
  • Page 59 If you do not have an owner’s manual, please visit our website at www.gracobaby.com to download the manual or call toll-free at 800-345-4109. NEVER use a Graco infant carrier with any other manufacturer’s strollers. This can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 60 6-A Additional Lower Anchor Attachment Information This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the Lower anchor attachment system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. The Lower anchor attachment system allows you to securely attach your car seat in your car without using the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better fit.
  • Page 61 6-B How to Uninstall Lower Anchor Attachment 1. Push Gray Button In While Pulling on Lower Anchor Attachment Strap to Loosen 2. Press and Hold Lower Anchor Connector Release Hinge 3. Push Hook In, Lift Hook Up and Pull Out Away From Anchor Point...
  • Page 62 6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats Never install this car seat in side-facing or rear-facing vehicle seats. 6-D Vehicle Seat Belts Review your vehicle owner’s 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.
  • Page 63 Vehicle Seat Belt Terms 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 seat back. Latch Plate The male end of the Seat Crease seat belt with the The crease where the vehicle...
  • Page 64 The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat: Belts Forward of the Seat Crease Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Some vehicles you may not get a secure fit. Read both your vehicle and car seat manuals.
  • Page 65 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 66 How to Lock Your Lap/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 67 Locking Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate 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...
  • Page 68 Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor A latch plate 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 69 Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate 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. To obtain a locking clip call 1-800-345-4109.
  • Page 70 Lap Belt Installation 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. Then, pull upwards on the tail of the Grab the sides of the seat at the belt belt so that the lap belt gets...
  • Page 71 7-A Accessories (on select models) To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: The infant head and body support can be used for infants 12 lb (5 kg) or less. Body Support To remove: • Unbuckle the harness and chest clip.
  • Page 72 To attach, thread the strap through the seat pad and car seat shell harness strap slots and attach the fastening strip. DO NOT thread the head support and harness straps through the same slot. Remove when the harness straps are in the upper most slots.
  • Page 73 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 1. Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever while pulling out on the harness straps at the chest clip. 2. Remove Harness Straps from Plate 3. Pull Harness Straps Out From the Front of Car Seat...
  • Page 74 4. Pull Out the 4 Plastic Flaps from Sides of Seat...
  • Page 75 5. Pull Pad Off Shell 6. Remove Canopy from Canopy Hoop Slide the canopy to one side of the canopy hoop. Push the center of the latch down and pull apart to open the canopy hoop. Slide the canopy off the hoop to remove canopy.
  • Page 76 8-B Cleaning Buckle Remove Buckle to Clean From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad. From the front, pull buckle out of the pad and shell. To clean, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle.
  • Page 77 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 crotch buckle to make sure it is secured. WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any...
  • Page 78 8-C Cleaning Harness and Lower Anchor Attachment Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HARNESS STRAPS or LOWER ANCHOR ATTACHMENT STRAP IN WATER. Doing so may weaken the straps. If harness straps or Lower anchor attachment straps are frayed or heavily soiled, contact Customer Service at www.
  • Page 79 NOTES...
  • Page 80 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 instruction manual in the slots underneath the base where the instruction book icon is shown.

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