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Which Installation Method Should I Use?
This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat
belt OR the Universal Anchorage System (UAS). Although both are equally
safe to use, DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME IN FORWARD-FACING
HARNESS MODE. Graco allows the securing of the car seat with UAS
system in the booster mode, only if the vehicle manufacturer allows it. Do
not use the UAS when your child has reached 20 kg (45 lb) when using this
car seat with the forward-facing harness mode.
Vehicle Seat Belt: Review section 7 and your vehicle owner’s manual to
learn how to install your car seat with the vehicle seat belts.
UAS: The UAS system allows you to securely attach your safety seat in
your car without using the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better fit.
All 2003 and newer model year vehicles are required to have a UAS system,
although some manufacturers began including UAS earlier. Some vehicle
owner manuals use the terms ISOFIX or LATCH to identify the UAS system.
According to collision statistics, the safest
place for your child in any vehicle is the
back seat. The centre of the back seat can
be the safest during a possible side impact.