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3. Reverse instructions to reinstall. See figure 2 on page 35 for the correct path for the harness. 29 7.2 Securing Child and Booster Seat in Vehicle 1. Place car seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only. 2. If you want to use tether to hold seat in place, secure it now. See Section 8.1 Using the Tether, page 31. 3. Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat. . 4. Position lap/shoulder belt as shown . Fasten buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten. 5. If belt lays across child’s neck, head or face, redirect belt across chest using the shoulder belt positioner. Thread vehicle shoulder belt through one of the three positioners exactly as shown . Adjust positioner as high as possible without shoulder belt touching child’s neck. 6. Check that shoulder belt is properly positioned over shoulder and snug against child. 30 8.0 Additional information 8.1 Using the Tether All LATCH seating positions have teather anchors. If you want to use the tether, check your vehicle owner’s manual for the 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. You may purchase tether anchor parts kit by calling Graco Customer Service at 1-888-224-6549. 1. Check that tether is securely attached to car seat. 2. Fasten tether clip to anchor point . 3. Tighten the tether strap securely . 4. Check car seat tightness after securing tether. If necessary, retighten vehicle seat belt when used with the built-in harness. 5. To loosen, lift up on the metal tongue of the buckle . 31 8.2 Storing LATCH 1. For ease of storing, extend LATCH to its maximum length. 2. Locate the storage bars on back of car seat . 3. Fasten ends of LATCH onto storage bars as shown. 4. After fastening onto storage bar, pull on adjustment belt to make sure LATCH is securely fastened. 5. LATCH storage should look like this when complete . Storage bars 32 8.3 Airplane Use This restraint is certified for use in Motor Vehicles. It is certified for use in Aircraft ONLY when used with the built-in harness. When used as a booster without the harness, this restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft because there is no shoulder belt available. Important points to remember: 1. Airlines have some restrictions about the use of car seats. 2. Install your car seat on an airplane in the same way it is installed in an automobile with a lap belt (see Section 6.2, Securing the Car Seat in Your Vehicle, pp. 22-23). 3. Check that the airplane seat belt holds the car seat securely in place at all times. 8.4 Cupholder (on certain models) 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 onto the bottom of seat . CHECK that cupholder is secure by pulling on it. Clip 33 9.0 Care and Maintenance • CONTINUOUS USE OF CAR SEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE SEAT. Use a car seat mat, towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery. • METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS: clean with mild soap and cool water. No bleach or detergents. • HARNESS STRAPS AND LATCH STRAPS: spot clean or replace. Do not immerse the straps in water. Doing so may weaken the straps. • BUCKLE AND HARNESS ADJUSTER: clean with a damp cloth. • NEVER LUBRICATE THE BUCKLE. If buckle or harness adjuster sticks or will not remain tight, check for foreign objects such as food, dirt, etc. Remove objects with tweezers and/or clean with a cotton swab. If you cannot get the harness to remain tight with the buckle securely locked, do not use this car seat. Call Graco at 1-888-224-6549 to purchase a replacement harness or buckle. • SEAT COVER: clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water. If necessary, cover may be removed for cleaning (see next page). 34 To Remove Seat Cover 1. Remove harness and crotch straps (see Section 7.1, Harness Removal, p. 29 for help). 2. Remove elastic loops and hooks from seat as shown . 3. Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. 4. To put the seat cover back on, reverse preceding instructions. Thread the harness straps through the appropriate holes in the seat cover . 35 10.0 Replacement Parts How to Order: Complete the form that follows. Your car 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 car seat. Payment must accompany your order. Parts may also be ordered from Graco’s web site at Parts List: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Price:* Locking clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.00 Harness strap with buckle tongues and harness clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.00 Seat cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35.00 Crotch strap with buckle . . . . ...
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