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Graco Smart Seat User Manual

Graco Smart Seat
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FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD
RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
Child Restraint
Owners Manual
READ THIS MANUAL.
Do not install or use this child restraint until you read
and understand the instructions in this manual.
Smart Seat
ALL-IN-ONE CARSEAT
TM
PD238744A
© 2013 Graco 3/13 US
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Graco Smart Seat Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeConvertible Car Seat
Recline PositionsMultiple recline positions
Harness System5-point harness
Rear-facing weight limit5-40 lbs
Forward-facing weight limit22-65 lbs
Weight Limit5-40 lbs rear-facing, 22-65 lbs forward-facing
Safety FeaturesSide Impact Protection
InstallationLATCH system or seat belt
Additional FeaturesRemovable head and body support

Summary

Warnings to Parents and Other Users

Front Air Bag Danger

Never place child restraint in a vehicle seating location with a front air bag.

Registration Information

Register Your Child Restraint

Instructions for registering the child restraint to be reached in a recall.

For Recall Information

Contact information for vehicle safety hotlines and Graco for recall information.

If You Need Help

Contact details for customer service questions about parts, use, or maintenance.

Useful Information

Certification

Statement that the child restraint conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

Child Restraint Useful Life

Information on when to stop using and discard the child restraint (10 years).

Assembly

Attaching LATCH Storage Compartment

Instructions for attaching the LATCH storage compartment to the base.

Attaching Cupholder

Instructions for attaching the cupholder to the child restraint.

Features

Child Restraint

Identification of various parts of the child restraint system.

BASE

Identification of various parts of the base.

Height and Weight Limitations

Rear-facing with base: 4 to 40 lbs.

Detailed guidelines for rear-facing use, including infant considerations.

Forward-facing with base: 20 to 65 lbs.

Detailed guidelines for forward-facing use with the built-in harness system.

Booster WITHOUT base: 30 to 100 lbs.

Detailed guidelines for booster mode without the built-in harness.

Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location

Vehicle Seat Location Requirements

Critical information on selecting safe seating positions in the vehicle.

Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements

Warnings about unsafe seat belt systems and correct belt usage.

SAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems

Identifies safe vehicle belt systems for use with the child restraint.

For Built-in Harness Only

Describes safe lap belt systems for use with the built-in harness.

UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems

Lists unsafe vehicle belt systems that must not be used.

LATCH

What is LATCH?

Explanation of the LATCH system, its components, and usage.

LATCH System

Details on LATCH anchor spacing and proper usage.

Installing Base Using Vehicle Seat Belt

Installing Base Using LATCH

REAR-FACING INSTALLATION

FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION

TETHER USE

TETHER AND LATCH STORAGE

Tether Storage

Instructions on how to properly store the tether.

LATCH Storage

Instructions on how to properly store the LATCH belt.

HARNESS SYSTEM

Harness Straps

Instructions for tightening and loosening the harness straps.

Chest Clip

Instructions for opening and closing the chest clip.

Buckle

Instructions for buckling, tightening, and unbuckling the harness.

Crotch Strap

Instructions for positioning and securing the crotch strap.

ACCESSORIES

Body Support (on certain models)

Guidelines for using body support for child safety.

Harness Covers & Crotch Strap Cover (on certain models)

Safety guidelines for using harness covers and crotch strap covers.

USING RECLINE

SECURING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT

Placing Child in Child Restraint

Step-by-step guide on how to properly place and secure a child in the restraint.

Check Harness System

How to check harness strap snugness and positioning.

Adjusting Head Support/ Harness Straps

Instructions for adjusting head support and harness straps for proper fit.

BOOSTER INSTALLATION

Storing Harness

Steps to properly store the harness when the seat is in booster mode.

Using Child Restraint in Booster Mode

Critical instructions for securing a child using the vehicle belt in booster mode.

Securing Child in Booster Seat and Vehicle

Detailed steps for positioning the child and securing them with the vehicle's belt.

Adjusting Head Support in Booster Mode

How to adjust head support for proper shoulder belt fit.

Additional Information

Adjusting Armrest

Instructions on how to adjust the armrest.

Removing Seat Cover

Steps for removing the seat cover for cleaning.

Airplane Use

Information regarding aircraft certification.

Care and Maintenance

General guidance on cleaning and maintaining the restraint.

Buckle Cleaning Process

Detailed instructions for cleaning the harness buckle.

Replacement Parts, Warranty, and Owner's Manual Storage

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