Graco NAUTILUS Elite User Manual

© 2013 Graco PD247322A 6/13 US
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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.
Child Restraint/Booster Seat
Owner’s Manual

Graco NAUTILUS Elite Specifications

General

Height Limit	27-57 inches
Harness Type	5-point harness
Recline Positions	3
Headrest Positions	10
Forward-facing Weight Capacity	22-65 lbs
Car Seat Weight	20.5 lbs
Warranty	1 year limited warranty
Installation	LATCH or seat belt
Booster Seat Weight Capacity	30-100 lbs
Booster Seat Height Capacity	Up to 57 inches

Summary

Warnings to Parents and Other Users

Assembling the Child Restraint

WARNINGS

Height and Weight Limitations

WITH Built-in Harness

Requirements for child's weight, height, and age when using the built-in harness.

WITHOUT Built-in Harness

Requirements for child's weight, height, and age when using the restraint as a booster without the harness.

WITHOUT Back Support

Requirements for child's weight, height, and age when using the restraint without the back support.

Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location

Vehicle Seat Location Requirements

Guidelines for selecting a safe seating position in the vehicle for the child restraint.

Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements

SAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems

For Built-in Harness Only

With OR Without Built-in Harness

UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems

Identification of vehicle belt systems that should NOT be used with the child restraint due to safety risks.

LATCH

What is LATCH?

Explanation of the LATCH system, its components, and common vehicle terminology like ISOFIX.

LATCH System

Using Child Restraint WITH Built-in Harness

Securing the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle

Using a Child Restraint WITH a Built-in Harness

With a Vehicle Lap or Lap/shoulder Belt:

With LATCH

Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint

Harness Removal or Re-attaching Harness

Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built-in Harness

Securing Child & Booster Seat in Vehicle

Adjusting Head Support

Securing Child in Vehicle with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip

Using the Tether

Care and Maintenance

Buckle Cleaning Process