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TABLE OF CONTENTS This instruction manual is for the 4-in1™ Travel Solutions Series and Infant Car Seats: ❃ Use • SmartFit® Plus 22 Height & Weight Limits.....................................5 • SmartFit® Plus 22V Installation With Base..................................... • SmartFit® Supreme • SmartFit® Supreme Instructions for all models are the same unless otherwise noted. ❃ Before You Begin Important Information.....................................1 Warnings.......................................
IMPORTANT INFORMATION No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. ❃ Safety First Check List ✔ Read and understand instruction manual and car seat labels. ❃ Registration Information Child restraints (car seats) could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death: Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual. Use this car seat rear-facing only. Serious crippling injury or death can result if infant faces front of vehicle. Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat.
WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death (continued): DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century/Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat and cause serious injury or death. Car seat must be properly leveled: • Too reclined can result in injury or ejection. • Too upright can result in breathing difficulties. Never leave infant unattended, even when sleeping.
BASIC INFORMATION ❃ Certification This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. ❃ Car Seat Useful Life DO NOT use after date shown on back of car seat due to changing requirements and normal wear and tear. Look for: ❃ Unoccupied Car Seat Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt, even when unoccupied. Do not use this car seat after December Year ❃ Vehicle Seat Protection Protect vehicle seat cover.
HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS This car seat is designed for rear-facing use only by an infant whose: ❃ Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants • Weight is less than 22 lbs. (10 kg) and; • Height is 29 inches (73.6 cm) or less A preterm or low birth weight infant may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these infants may suffer breathing difficulties if improperly reclined in a car seat.
INSTALLATION WITH BASE 1 Place base rear-facing on vehicle seat. 2 Thread vehicle lap belt through base belt Tabs and buckle belt. NOTE: Vehicle shoulder belt must NOT be placed under belt Tabs. 3 Press down firmly on base to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt (fig. a). 4 Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. b). If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” section.
INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE 1 Place car seat rear-facing on vehicle seat. 2 Thread vehicle lap belt through car seat Slots and buckle belt. NOTE: Vehicle shoulder belt must NOT be placed through car seat Slots. Slots 3 Press down firmly on car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt (fig. a). 4 Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. b). If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” section. Towels 5 Ball MUST be in green zone (fig. c).
PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT 1 Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat. 2 Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and lock buckle. WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders. Periodically check adjustments. Pull up on buckle to be sure it is locked. • Do not use strap covers, blankets cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Century/Graco.
PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT (continued) nt ls i Po de 5 o M nt ls i o e P 3- od M 3 3 2 2 (fig. a) (fig.
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS 1 2-Piece Harness Tie: 3 Buckle: 3-Point Models • To open: Squeeze tabs and pull apart. • To buckle: Push tongue down into slot. Pull up on tongue to be sure it is locked. • To close: Snap halves together. Make sure harness tie is locked by pulling out on each half. • To unbuckle: Press red button and pull tongue out. 5-Point Models 2 • To buckle: Insert both tongues into buckle. Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked.
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS nt ls i Po de 3 o M 1 (continued) nt ls i Po de 5 o M 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Handle Foot (fig. a) (fig.
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued 6 Changing Harness Strap Slots (fig. c): Harness straps must be through slots at or just below shoulders. • Press Tab to release metal Rod and lift Rod out of side Pockets. 7 Changing Crotch Strap Positions (fig. d): Buckle tongue must be in slot closest to but not under child. 5-Point Models Only • From bottom of car seat, remove crotch strap Clip. • Slide metal Rod out of Loops of harness straps.
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Tab Loops Rod Pockets (continued) nt ls i Po de 5 o M Slots Openings Clip (fig. c) (fig.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS WARNING Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. The car seat must be held securely at all times by a lap belt (or lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will not change length while driving. To provide the most secure installation of the car seat: • Read the vehicle owner’s manual regarding car seat installation and seat belt use with car seat. • Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat belt and car seat.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) ❃ Belts Forward of Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements. Seat Crease • If approved for use with car seat, install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back. If car seat slides forward, DO NOT use these seat belts.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) ❃ Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip latch plate over (fig. a) and re-buckle. Test installation again to see if this works. If not, move car seat to another seating position. Flip ❃ Lap Belts - With Retractor Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a car seat securely. (fig.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) ❃ Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use with any car seat. ❃ Passive Restraint - Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) ❃ Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate Pull on latch plate (fig. a). If belt slides freely through latch plate, a locking clip MUST be used (see Locking Clip section). Pull Some combination lap/shoulder belts with sliding latch plates may be converted into an “automatic locking mode” that will allow use without a locking clip. See vehicle owner’s manual and label on vehicle belts for instructions. (fig.
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) ❃ Locking Clip WARNING Avoid serious injury or death: • Failure to use locking clip where required will result in car seat not being securely held in place. • Remove locking clip from seat belts when not being used with car seat. • DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle seat belt shortener. 5 Test installation to see if car seat is secure. If not secure, additional belt tightening may be required: • Unbuckle vehicle seat belt. • Hold belts together and remove locking clip.
SHOPPING CART USE WARNING Prevent injuries from falls: • Make sure car seat locks onto cart. • Avoid tip over of cart. Use caution on turns and irregular and ramped surface. • Never leave child unattended. Car seat may not fit all shopping carts. DO NOT use if it will not lock onto cart. Deep Basket Shopping Cart: (fig. a) Lower car seat into child seat area of shopping cart and position hook to lock over cart wire (fig. a). Press down firmly on car seat back to lock.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ❃ Care & Cleaning Seat Pad: Machine-wash separately on gentle cycle and drip dry. WARNING Prevent serious injury or death: • Buckle must be properly latched. • Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching. Harness Straps: Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth. If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled, they MUST be replaced. Shell: Wipe with mild solution of soap and water. Avoid wetting labels.
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