Smart Seat TM ALL-IN-ONE CARSEAT featuring Child Restraint Owner’s Manual READ THIS 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.
Table of Contents Before you begin 1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users 2.0 Registration Information 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint 2.2 For Recall Information 2.3 If You Need Help 3.0 Useful Information 3.1 Certification 3.2 Child Restraint Useful Life 3.3 Second Hand Child Restraint 4.0 Assembly 4.1 Attaching LATCH Storage Compartment 4.2 Attaching Cupholder 5.0 Features 5.1 Child Restraint 5.2 Base 6.0 Height and Weight Limitations 6.1 Rear-Facing with base 6.2 Forward-Facing with base 6.
Installation 30 18.1 32 18.2 18.3 34 36 38 39 39 39 40 40 40 42 43 44 44 45 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 21.
1.0 Warnings to Parents and Other Users NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and child restraint with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child. Check vehicle owner’s manual for information about side air bags and child restraint installation.
t /P DIJME SFTUSBJOU DBO HVBSBOUFF QSPUFDUJPO GSPN JOKVSZ JO FWFSZ TJUVBUJPO )PXFWFS QSPQFS VTF PG UIJT DIJME SFTUSBJOU SFEVDFT UIF SJTL PG TFSJPVT JOKVSZ PS EFBUI UP ZPVS DIJME t FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT 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 child restraint correctly.
4. PROPERLY SECURING THE CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE VEHICLE using a seat belt designed to restrain a child restraint or by using LATCH. Many seat belts are NOT safe to use with this child restraint, even though they can easily be threaded through or around the child restraint! Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold child restraint securely. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a child restraint. If vehicle seat belt does not hold child restraint securely, read “7.
t SERIOUS CRIPPLING INJURY OR DEATH can result if infant faces front of vehicle. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children be SFBS GBDJOH until age 2 or until they reach the maximum SFBS GBDJOH height and weight rating for their seat.
t DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AND BASE 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 child restraint unless they understand how to use it. t IF CHILD RESTRAINT IS IN A CRASH, it must be replaced. DO NOT use it again! A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death. DO NOT use child restraint if it is damaged or missing parts.
t DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the child restraint. t NEVER USE A SECOND-HAND CHILD RESTRAINT or a child restraint whose history you do not know. t DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers. t THE CHILD RESTRAINT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN. Always touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts before putting your child in the child restraint.
Model Number: Date of Manufacture: Purchase Date: 2.0 Registration Information 2.1 Register Your Child Restraint Please fill in the above information. The model number and date of manufacture can be found on a label on the child restraint. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it today. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
2.3 If You Need Help 3.2 Child Restraint Useful Life STOP using this child restraint and throw it away 10 years after the date of manufacture. Look for this TUJDLFS PO SFBS PG DIJME SFTUSBJOU MODEL Date of Manufacture NAME year month day GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS, INC. ATLANTA, GA 30328 1-800-345-4109 Made in China PD206938A 3.1 Certification THIS CHILD RESTRAINT CONFORMS to all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and is certified for use in motor vehicles. 3.
4.1 Attaching LATCH Storage Compartment NEVER use without LATCH storage compartment or cupholder attached. 4.0 Assembly P D1 59905A t *OTFSU LATCH storage compartment under metal tube into bottom of base as shown A. t -JOF UBCT PO CPUUPN PG LATCH storage compartment with openings in child restraint B. t 1VTI JOUP CBTF VOUJM ZPV IFBS B DMJDL C. 4.2 Attaching Cupholder NEVER place sharp or pointed objects in a cupholder. In a crash, these objects could hit your child and cause serious injuries.
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5.1 Child Restraint N M A L O 5.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q Harness slots Harness buckle Crotch strap Cupholder Harness release lever Harness adjustment strap Recline handle Lock knobs Armrest Chest clip Harness strap Level indicator Head support Head support release Tether storage Tether * Instruction manual storage *Vehicles are now (or can be) equipped with tether anchor points behind some seats. A tether anchors the top of the child restraint to the body of the vehicle.
5.2 BASE X R 5.0 Features W S V U T NOTE: Only use base with Smart Seat™ All-In-One Carseat.
R S T U V W X Y Z **United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a system for installing child restraints in vehicles. The system is called LATCH. LATCH may ONLY be used IN PLACE of vehicle belt if vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points. Please refer to vehicle owner’s manual for LATCH in vehicles.
6.0 Height & Weight Limits FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Instructions for the use of this child restraint differ greatly depending on the size of your child. Be sure you are using the child restraint in the correct mode and with the correct features for your child. 3FBS 'BDJOH 4 lbs-20 lbs XJUI CBTF (1.8 kg-9 kg) 20 lbs-40 lbs (9 kg-18.1 kg) and and up to Top of head 1 year AT LEAST 1” MUST BE (2.
3FBS GBDJOH XJUI CBTF UP MCT ,H t *OGBOUT XIP XFJHI MFTT UIBO MCT LH BOE BU MFBTU ZFBS 1” (2.54 cm) of age MUST be SFBS GBDJOH. t *OGBOUT PS UPEEMFST UP MCT UP LH NBZ CF SFBS GBDJOH. t )BSOFTT IFJHIU NVTU CF CFMPX DIJME T TIPVMEFST *.1035"/5 This child restraint is certified for use SFBS GBDJOH with children up to 40 lbs. (18.1 kg). However, some children approaching 40 lbs. (18.1 kg) may be too tall to fit SFBS GBDJOH.
'PSXBSE GBDJOH XJUI CBTF UP MCT UP LH WITH BUILT-IN HARNESS SYSTEM: t $IJME NVTU OPU FYDFFE JODIFT DN t "U MFBTU POF ZFBS PME t 5PEEMFST UP MCT UP LH XIP BSF DBQBCMF of sitting upright unassisted may be GPSXBSE GBDJOH. If unable to sit upright unassisted, use SFBS GBDJOH when below 40 lbs. (*) t 5PEEMFST UP MCT UP LH BOE VQ UP JODIFT (127 cm) tall MUST be GPSXBSE GBDJOH. t 4IPVMEFST BSF BELOW top harness slot/head support height.
#PPTUFS 8*5)065 CBTF UP MCT UP LH WITHOUT BUILT-IN HARNESS SYSTEM: Harness MUST be stored during Booster mode, see “19.1 Storing Harness, p. 52”. t )FJHIU UP JODIFT BOE DN t "QQSPYJNBUFMZ ZFBST PG BHF t 5IF TIPVMEFS CFMU MUST lie across child’s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positioned low on the child’s hips. t $IJME T FBST BSF BELOW top of head support. If tops of ears are above top of head support, child is too large for booster seat.
7.0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 7.1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe for this child restraint. Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the child restraint. If you are not sure where to place the child restraint in your vehicle, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call Graco Children’s Products Inc.
7.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT. THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CHILD RESTRAINT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT USE A VEHICLE BELT THAT CHANGES LENGTH WHILE DRIVING. 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 call Graco Children’s Products Inc., at 1-800-345-4109. 7.
7.4 For Built-in Harness Only t Lap Belts - Manually adjusted when buckled, the belt is tightened manually by pulling on the free end. t Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) - The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to lengthen once it is buckled. Tighten the belt by feeding the belt back into the retractor while pushing down hard on the child restraint. 7.
7.6 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT. LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF the following unsafe belt systems if your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points. Please refer to the vehicle owners manual for LATCH locations. NEVER USE unsafe belt systems. t Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) This lap belt stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop.
t 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. t Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold child restraint. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements.
8.1 What is LATCH? 27 8.0 LATCH United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a system for installing child restraints in vehicles. The system is called LATCH. LATCH TUBOET GPS Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. LATCH in the vehicle consists of a top tether anchor point and two lower anchor points. Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the new child restraint anchor system.
NOTE: Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LATCH anchors, so you must consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle’s LATCH anchors. Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds (21.7 kg).
8.2 LATCH System LATCH consists of a permanently attached lower anchor belt and a top tether strap. ONLY use LATCH in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer. LATCH lower vehicle anchor points are defined as 11 inches from the center of one LATCH anchor to the center of another LATCH anchor. If allowed by your Vehicle Owners Manual, the center seating position maybe used if the anchor spacing is 11” or greater.
9.0 Installing Base Using Vehicle Seat Belt You must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle manufacturer, in addition to the information in this manual. Before proceeding be sure you have read and understood, i $IPPTJOH BO "QQSPQSJBUF 7FIJDMF 4FBU -PDBUJPOw PO QBHFT Make sure vehicle is on level ground A and not like in picture B. If a front passenger seat is used TFF BJS CBH XBSOJOH QBHF , slide the vehicle seat rearward as far as possible from the dashboard.
A B C E F Lap Belt Lap/Shoulder Belt Vehicle Belt D G H 31 I
10.0 Installing Base Using LATCH 1. Remove LATCH from storage area A. For ease of installation, extend LATCH to its maximum length. 2. Place base in vehicle seat as shown B. 3. Make sure LATCH is routed through vehicle/LATCH belt path normally used for vehicle seat belt. Belt must lay flat and not be twisted. 4. Hook Connectors to vehicle lower anchors. Pull firmly on Connectors to be sure they are attached C. 5.
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11.0 REAR-FACING INSTALLATION 1. Test base for secure installation. See TFDUJPOT BOE GPS CBTF JOTUBMMBUJPO Q A. 2. Push in B and rotate knobs C on both sides of child restraint at the same time to unlock position. 3. Place child restraint on base in rear-facing position D. 4. Rotate knobs on both sides of child restraint to lock it into base E. You will see lock symbols in windows on side of base as shown H. 5.
B C J E LOCKED G H 35 UNLOCKED I
12.0 FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION 1. Test base for secure installation. See TFDUJPOT BOE GPS CBTF JOTUBMMBUJPO Q A. 2. Push in B and rotate knobs C on both sides of child restraint to unlock position. 3. Place on base in forward-facing position D. 4. Rotate knobs on both sides to lock seat to base E. You will see lock symbols in windows on side of base as shown H. 5.
B C Tether E LOCKED G H 37 UNLOCKED I
13.0 TETHER USE All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Always use tether if a vehicle tether anchor is available in forward-facing mode with harness. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for the tether anchor location(s). If your vehicle is not equipped with a tether anchor, it may be possible to install one. Contact your vehicle dealership for the proper anchor location and installation. A NOTE: TETHER NOT TO BE USED IN REAR-FACING MODE. 1.
14.1 Tether Storage Tether must be stored to child restraint for rear-facing use. t 1VMM MPPTF FOE PG BEKVTUNFOU TUSBQ UP SFNPWF BOZ slack. t 3PMM MPPTF FOE PG BEKVTUNFOU TUSBQ VQ BOE TFDVSF XJUI a rubber band. A 14.2 LATCH Storage t 5P TUPSF LATCH belt, insert into LATCH storage compartment on back of seat B. P D1 59905A B 39 14.0 TETHER AND LATCH STORAGE t 4UPSF UFUIFS PO % SJOH PO TFBU QBE BT TIPXO A.
15.1 Harness Straps t 5P UJHIUFO 1VMM IBSOFTT BEKVTUNFOU TUSBQ A. t 5P MPPTFO -JGU MFWFS B while pulling shoulder harness straps C. Harness Strap 15.0 HARNESS SYSTEM 15.2 Chest Clip t 5P PQFO 1SFTT UBCT BOE QVMM BQBSU D. t 5P DMPTF 4OBQ IBMWFT UPHFUIFS E. Make sure the chest clip is locked by pulling out on each half.
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15.3 Buckle t 5P CVDLMF *OTFSU CPUI tongues into buckle. Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked F. 5P UJHIUFO 1VMM IBSOFTT adjustment strap G. t 5P VOCVDLMF -PPTFO CZ lifting lever and pulling shoulder harness straps H. Tilt top of buckle toward seat I and press in at the top of the red button J and pull tongues out of buckle K.
15.4 Crotch Strap t $IPPTF UIF DSPUDI TUSBQ QPTJUJPO UIBU JT DMPTFTU to but not under your child. t 1VTI UIF DMJQ BU UIF FOE PG DSPUDI TUSBQ UISPVHI bottom of seat and pull out through the seat and seat cover L. t 3FJOTFSU JO PUIFS DSPUDI TUSBQ PQFOJOH BOE QVTI through seat cover and seat M. CHECK buckle is securely installed by pulling up on crotch strap. The clip must be properly seated.
16.0 ACCESSORIES 16.1 Body Support (on certain models) To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: t /FWFS BMMPX CPEZ TVQQPSU UP CVODI PS GPME CFIJOE DIJME t 0OMZ VTF CPEZ TVQQPSU JO SFBS GBDJOH NPEF t #PEZ TVQQPSU .645 CF VTFE JG TIPVMEFST BSF CFMPX lowest harness setting. DO NOT use with children over 20lbs. Flip body support and head pillow over. Slide head pillow under elastic strap on back of body support as shown A. Do not use head pillow and body support with any other product.
16.2 Harness Covers & Crotch Strap Cover (on certain models) To prevent serious head injury in sudden stop or crash: t "MXBZT NBLF TVSF TIPVMEFS TUSBQT BSF QSPQFSMZ QPTJUJPOFE PO TIPVMEFST t .BLF TVSF UIBU IBSOFTT DPWFST EP OPU JOUFSGFSF XJUI QMBDFNFOU PG UIF DIFTU DMJQ at armpit level. t )BSOFTT DPWFST BSF POMZ UP CF VTFE JO SFBS GBDJOH NPEF DO NOT use with children over 20lbs. A Pull buckle through crotch strap cover as shown A. B Wrap harness covers around the harness straps.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY recline the infant restraint on the vehicle seat increases the risk of serious injury or death. Recline only works in modes where child restraint is attached to the base. 17.0 USING RECLINE REAR-FACING FORWARD-FACING 1. Pull up on recline button on front of child restraint A. 2. Bubble in level indicator C must be If using seat with child 40-65lbs, fully between the two lines D. E is always use recline position 1. not level. 3. Vehicle must be on level ground and 1.
REAR FACING FORWARD-FACING A B NOT LEVEL C D E USE LEVEL I N D I C ATO R F O R P R O P E R I N S TA L L AT I O N 5 WARNING F 4 2 PD24 CING 20–39 LBS. 3 if using seat with ch ild 40-65lbs, always use recline p osition . 47 A 6867 R E A R - FA C I N G 4 – 4 0 L B S . F O R WA R D - FA 1 S.
18.0 SECURING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT 18.1 Placing Child in Child Restraint 1. Place child in child restraint A with child’s back flat against back of child restraint. Avoid bulky clothing. 2. Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle B. 3. Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked. 4. Close chest clip C Position chest clip at arm pit level. 5. Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten straps as shown D. A snug strap should not allow any slack.
Chest Clip Buckle Harness adjustment strap 49 A B C D E F
18.2 Check Harness System To prevent serious injury or death: t ,FFQ IBSOFTT TUSBQT TOVH BOE QPTJUJPOFE PO shoulders with chest clip at arm pit level. t %P OPU VTF TUSBQ DPWFST CMBOLFUT DVTIJPOT PS padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Graco. t $IJME TIPVME CF ESFTTFE JO DMPUIJOH UIBU EPFT OPU interfere with buckling the harness. REAR-FACING t 4-40 lbs (1.8-18.1 kg) Harness straps/head support must be in one of the bottom 3 height positions below the shoulders.
18.3 Adjusting Head Support/ Harness Straps Failure to properly adjust the harness straps for your child increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. t BEFORE adjusting the head support height, have your child lean forward slightly. t 4RVFF[F UIF SFE BEKVTUNFOU IBOEMF A on top of seat and pull head support up until it snaps into one of the 6 height positions. t 5P MPXFS TRVFF[F SFE BEKVTUNFOU IBOEMF and push head support down.
19.0 BOOSTER INSTALLATION a19.1 Storing Harness Harness must be stored during Booster Mode. 1. Push the clip at the end of crotch strap through bottom of seat and pull out through the seat and seat cover A. 2. Rotate bottom of head support pad up and attach to back of head support pad with hook and loop tape B. 3. Disconnect snaps on seat cover C. 4. Move harness straps behind seat cover D. 5. Disconnect snaps or hook and loop tape (on certain models) and move shoulder straps behind head support pad E. 6.
Bottom of child restraint A B C D E F G H I 53
19.2 Using Child Restraint in Booster Mode Failure to properly secure your child in the child restraint increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. In a crash, the child restraint provides NO protection for your child unless the vehicle lap/shoulder belt is properly secured. Follow these instructions carefully to properly secure your child. t 7FIJDMF CFMUT MUST lie flat against child and MUST not be twisted.
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19.3 Securing Child in Booster Seat and Vehicle USE ONLY the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. 1. Remove base from vehicle seat A. 2. Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only B. 3. Place child in booster seat with child’s back flat against back of booster seat. 4. Position lap/shoulder belt through shoulder belt guide C not underneath shoulder belt guide.
Armrest Shoulder belt A Lap belt B C D 57 E
19.4 Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode When using in booster mode always use one of the top 4 height positions A. t BEFORE adjusting the head support height, have your child lean forward slightly. t 4RVFF[F UIF SFE BEKVTUNFOU IBOEMF B on top of seat and pull head support up until it snaps into one of the 4 height positions. t 5P MPXFS TRVFF[F SFE BEKVTUNFOU IBOEMF and push head support down. t CHECK to make sure it is securely snapped into one of the 4 height positions by pulling up on head support.
20.1 Adjusting Armrest Armrest can be adjusted by pushing up or down on it A. 59 20.
20.2 Removing Seat Cover 1. Store harness see i 4UPSJOH )BSOFTTw Q . 2. Remove elastic loops from seat as indicated in A. 3. Pull off cover taking care around the lock knobs, recline handle, level indicator and cup holder. 4. Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. 5. To put the seat cover back on, reverse preceding instructions.
20.3 Airplane Use t 5IJT DIJME SFTUSBJOU TZTUFN DPOGPSNT UP BMM BQQMJDBCMF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. t 5IJT 3FTUSBJOU JT $FSUJGJFE GPS 6TF JO .PUPS 7FIJDMFT t 5IJT 3FTUSBJOU JT NOT Certified for Use in Aircraft. 20.4 Care and Maintenance t $POUJOVPVT VTF PG DIJME SFTUSBJOU NBZ DBVTF EBNBHF UP WFIJDMF TFBU 6TF B DIJME restraint mat, towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery. t .FUBM BOE QMBTUJD QBSUT DMFBO XJUI NJME TPBQ BOE DPPM XBUFS /P CMFBDI PS detergents.
Buckle Cleaning Process: Bottom of child restraint WARNING Prevent serious injury or death: t#VDLMF NVTU CF QSPQFSMZ MBUDIFE t1FSJPEJDBMMZ JOTQFDU BOE DMFBO CVDLMF UP SFNPWF objects or debris that could prevent latching. B 1. Turn restraint over, push retainer through crotch strap slot (a). 2. To clean buckle - place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle, press the red button several times while in the water (b). DO NOT SUBMERGE THE HARNESS WEBBING. DO NOT USE SOAPS or LUBRICANTS.
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21.0 Replacement Parts, Warranty, and Owner’s Manual Storage To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in the United States, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109 Store instruction manual in the space provided on back of seat.
