Booster Seat Owner’s Manual Model 8481 READ THIS MANUAL. Do not install or use this car seat until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CAR SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
Table of Contents 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users . . . . . .3 2.0 Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2.1 Register Your Booster Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2.2 Recall Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2.3 If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 3.0 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 4.0 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10 4.1 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users Failure to properly use this booster seat increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Your child’s safety depends on you installing and using this booster seat correctly. Even if using this booster seat seems easy to figure out on your own, it is very important to READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL and the vehicle owner’s manual. Your child’s safety depends on: 1. Selecting a suitable location for the booster seat in your vehicle. 2.
2.0 Registration Information Model Number: Manufactured on: Purchase Date: 2.1 Register Your Booster Seat Please fill in the above information. The model number can be found on a label underneath your booster seat. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the seat cover and mail it today. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address and model number to: Graco Children’s Products Inc. P.O.
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Tether slots* Owner’s manual storage compartment — Expiration date *Tether Vehicles are now (or can be) equipped with tether anchor points behind some seats. A tether anchors the top of the car seat to the body of the vehicle. When used properly with the vehicle seat belt, a tether helps reduce injury in a sudden stop or crash. A tether and hardware kit may be purchased by calling Customer Service at 1-888-224-6549.
4.0 Important Information 4.1 Warnings • DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS BOOSTER SEAT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL. DO NOT let others install or use the booster seat unless they understand how to use it. • FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS BOOSTER SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Your child can be injured in a vehicle even if you are not in a crash.
• STOP USING BOOSTER SEAT AND THROW IT AWAY after the date molded into the back of the booster seat. • DO NOT MODIFY YOUR BOOSTER SEAT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers. • NEVER USE BOOSTER SEAT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS. DO NOT use a cut, frayed or damaged vehicle seat belt. • THE BOOSTER SEAT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN. Contact with these parts can burn your child’s skin.
4.2 Height and Weight Limits FAILURE TO USE BOOSTER SEAT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Your child MUST meet all requirements: • WEIGHT: 30 to 80 lbs. (14 to 36 kg) • HEIGHT: 35 to 54 inches (89 to 138 cm) • Child’s ears are BELOW top of booster seat. If tops of ears are above top of seat, child is too large for booster seat.
5.0 Booster Seat Location 5.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE BOOSTER SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe for this booster seat. Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the booster seat. If you are not sure where to place the booster seat in your vehicle, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-888-224-6549.
5.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE BOOSER SEAT. Pay careful attention to these systems; some of the seat belts that are not safe to use look very much like seat belts that are safe to use. If you are unsure, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or Graco Children's Products Inc., 1-888-224-6549. 5.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THE CAR SEAT. • NEVER use any lap-only belt.
• Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Retractor Each strap has a retractor at one end and is attached to the latch plate at the other end. • Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door • Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way or that move along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed.
5.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR BOOSTER SEAT, IF the seat location meets all other requirements of these instructions and those in your vehicle owner's manual. • Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Once it is buckled, this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen. Belt is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt.
6.0 Using Booster Seat FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD AND THE BOOSTER SEAT IN YOUR VEHICLE INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat . NEVER use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of child . Vehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and MUST not be twisted. DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm .
6.1 Securing Child and Booster Seat in Vehicle 1. Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only. 2. Place child in booster seat with child’s back flat against back of booster seat. 3. Position lap/shoulder belt as shown . Fasten buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten. 4. If belt lays across child’s neck, head or face, redirect belt across chest using the shoulder belt positioner.
7.0 Additional information 7.1 Airplane Use This restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft because there is no shoulder belts available. 7.2 Cupholder (Optional) 1. Insert the two prongs of the cupholder into the two slots on either the left or right side of the seat . 2. Push cupholder down until the clip snaps on to the bottom of seat . CHECK that cupholder is secure by pulling on it.
8.0 Care and Maintenance • CONTINUOUS USE OF BOOSTER SEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE SEAT. Use a booster seat mat, towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery. • METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS: clean with mild soap and cool water. No bleach or detergents. • SEAT COVER: clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If necessary, cover may be removed for cleaning. To Remove Seat Cover 1. Remove elastic loops and hooks from seat as shown . 2.
9.0 Replacement Parts How to Order: Complete the form that follows. Your booster seat model number MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. Your model number can be found on a sticker on the underside of your booster seat. Payment must accompany your order. Parts may also be ordered from Graco’s web site at www.gracobaby.com. Parts List: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Price:* Seat cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35.00 Tether strap . . . . . . . . . .
Model No. (Both Numbers Required) Subtotal: Seat cover Tether strap Cupholder Shipping & handling*: $5.00 Sales tax**: Total: * $15.00 outside the continental U.S. **CA 6%, IL 6.25%, IN 5%, NY 8.25%, OH 5.75%, PA 6%, SC 5% Check or money order enclosed (payable to Graco Children’s Products Inc.
Keep this manual in the storage compartment on the back of the car seat. Graco Children’s Products Inc.
