Graco 70 manual

© 201 1 Graco PD169097A 9/1 1 US READ THIS MANUAL Do not install or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. F AILURE T O PROPERL Y USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH IN A SUDDEN ST OP OR CRASH. Child Restraint/Booster Seat Owner ’s Manual ARGOS 70 ELITE[...]

2 T able of Contents 1.0 W arnings to Parents and Other U s e r s .....................4 - 5 2.0 Registration Information ......... 6 2.1 Register Y our Child Restraint . 6 2.2 For Recall Information ....... 6 2.3 If Y ou Need Help ........... 7 3 . 0 U s e f u l I n f o r m a t i o n ............. 7 3 . 1 C e r t i f i c a t i o n............... 7[...]

3 T able of Contents (cont.) 1 1.0 Securing the Child Restraint in Y our V ehicle ............... 3 2 1 1.1 Using a Child Restraint WITH a B u i l t - i n H a r n e s s .......... 3 2 1 1.2 With a V ehicle Lap or Lap/shoulder belt ...... 3 2 - 3 4 1 1 . 3 W i t h L A T C H ..........3 5 - 3 6 12.0 Securing Y our Child in the Child Restraint .......[...]

4 1.0 War nings to Parents and Other User s NEVER PLACE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IN A VEHICLE SEA TING LOCA TION THA T HAS A FRONT AIR BAG. If an air bag in À ates, it can hit the child and child restraint with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child. Refer to your vehicle owner ’s manual for information about side air bags and c[...]

5 Failure to properly use this child restraint increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Y our child’s safety depends on you installing and using this child restraint correctly . Even if using this child restraint seems easy to ¿ gure out on your own, it is very important to READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL an[...]

6 2.0 Registration Infor mation Please ¿ ll 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. Y ou must register this restraint to be reached [...]

7 STOP using child restraint and throw it away after the date MOLDED into the child restraint. Look for the date molded into the seat in the location shown . 3.2 Child Restraint Useful Life Please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts, use, or maintenance. When you contact us, please have your prod[...]

8 4.0 F eatures Head support side wing buttons[...]

9 The locking clip is stored on the back of the child restraint. Y ou will need to use it with certain types of vehicle seat belts. United States Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standards have de ¿ ned a new system for installing child restraints in vehicles. The system is called LA TCH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren). LA TCH may ONL Y be [...]

10  1. Lay child restraint flat on back. Grab seat pad fabric in sitting area to expose the gutters  . MAKE SURE all hands, fingers and other objects are clear of the gutters. 2. MAKE sure the harness straps are securely attached within the “T”-shaped slots around the arms as shown  . With your other hand, raise seat back so that both [...]

11 3. Arms should CLICK into the gutters. Seat assembly should appear as shown  . CLICK! [...]

12 4. Attach 4 elastic loops from the seat pad under the seat exactly as shown in  . 5. Pull elastic loop on the seat pad through the vehicle belt guide on side of seat and attach to hook as shown  . Repeat on other side.  [...]

13 6. The assembly is now complete.[...]

14 6.0 WARNINGS  DO NOT use locking clip in booster mode.  According to accident statistics, CHILDREN ARE SAFER WHEN PROPERL Y RESTRAINED IN REAR VEHICLE SEA TING POSITIONS, RA THER THAN FRONT SEA TING POSITIONS. For a vehicle with a front passenger air bag, refer to your vehicle owner ’s manual as well as these instructions for child restr[...]

15  NEVER LEA VE A CHILD RESTRAINT UNSECURED IN YOUR VEHICLE. An unsecured child restraint can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Remove it or make sure that it is securely belted in the vehicle. If not using LA TCH and tether , make sure LA TCH and tether connectors are properly stored on back of se[...]

16 F AILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER APPROPRIA TE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SIZE MA Y INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH. 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. 7.0 [...]

17 7.2 WITHOUT Built-in Har ness Y our child must meet all requirements:  Weight: 30 to 100 lbs (mass between 13.6 and 45 kg)  Height: 38 to 57 inches (96 and 145 cm) in height  Approximately 3-10 years of age  The shoulder belt MUST lie across child’ s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positioned low on the child?[...]

18 7.3 WITHOUT Back Suppor t Y our child must meet all requirements:  Weigh between 40 and 120 lbs. (mass between 18 and 54.4 kg),  and are between 40 and 57 inches (101 and 145 cm) in height,  Approximately 4-10 years of age  The shoulder belt MUST lie across child’ s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positioned lo[...]

19 8.0 Choosing an Appr opriate V ehicle Sea t Location 8.1 V ehic le Seat Loca tion Requirements  Children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions. Whenever possible secure the child restraint in the center position of the seat directly behind the front seats. However , this position is sometimes equipped with a lap[...]

20 8.2 V ehic le Sea t Belt Requirements 8.3 SAFE V ehic le Sea t Belt Systems MANY SEA T BEL T SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT . THE VEHICLE SEA T BEL T MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CHILD RESTRAINT TIGHTL Y A T ALL TIMES. Pay careful attention to these systems; some of the seat belts that are not safe to use look very much lik[...]

21 8.4 F or Built-in Har ness Onl y  /DS%HOWV  0DQXDOO$GMXVWHG When buckled, the belt is tightened manually by pulling on the excess belt.  Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to lengthen once it is buckled. T ighten the belt by feeding the belt ba[...]

22 8.5 W ith OR W ithout Built-in Har ness  &RPELQDWLRQ/DS6KRXOGHU %HOW ZLWK Locking Latch Plate Once it is buckled, this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen. Belt is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down hard on the child[...]

23 8.6 T o Install Locking Clip 1. T ighten the buckled belt by pushing down hard on the child restraint and pulling hard on the shoulder belt. 2. While pushing down on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. Unbuckle the belt without allowing it to slip. 3. Attach locking clip to lap and shoulder belts as shown  . 4. Re bu[...]

24 8.7 UNSAFE V ehic le Belt Systems  Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) This lap belt stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop. DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT . LA TCH can be used IN PLACE OF the following unsafe belt systems if your vehicle is equipped with LA TCH an[...]

25  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.  Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease V ehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold child restraint. [...]

26 United States Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standards have defined a new system for installing child restraints in vehicles. The system is called LA TCH . LA TCH stands for: L ower A nchors and T ethers for CH ildren. LA TCH in the vehicle consists of a top tether anchor point and two lower anchor points. Some vehicle owner manuals use the term [...]

27 NOTE: Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LA TCH anchors, so you must consult your vehicle owner ’s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle’s LA TCH anchors. Use vehicle belt (not LA TCH connectors) for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds (21.7 kg). V ehi[...]

28 9.2 LA T CH System LA TCH consists of a permanently attached lower anchor belt and a top tether strap. ONL Y use LA TCH in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer . LA TCH lower vehicle anchor points are defined as 1 1 inches from the center of one LA TCH anchor to the center of another LA TCH anchor . If allowed by your V ehicle [...]

29  10.0 Using Child R estr aint WITH Built-in Har ness  1. Loosen the harness straps by lifting the harness adjuster lever  at front of seat near the adjustment strap and pulling the straps toward you  . 2. Open harness clip  . F AILURE TO PROPERL Y ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DE[...]

30 3. Unbuckle harness straps  . 4. Check the crotch strap: Choose the position that is closest to but not under your child. T o change crotch strap position, push crotch belt up through the bottom  of the child restraint and grab it from the top to pull out  . Reinsert crotch strap in the desired position. Make sure crotch strap is not tw[...]

31 5. Pull on harness to make sure it is secure  . REMEMBER to check the shoulder straps and crotch strap position as your child grows and reposition them depending on your child’s size. The harness straps must be even with or just above the shoulders. [...]

32 11.0 Securing the Child R estr aint in Y our V ehic le 11.1 Using a Child R estr aint WITH a Built-in Har ness Lower anchors must be stored when using vehicle belt. See Section 21.1, Storing LA TCH, page 61 . 1. Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat. 2. Thread the seat belt through the belt slot openi[...]

33    4. Tighten vehicle seat belt Push down hard with your knee or free hand in the middle of the child restraint  . Then pull and tighten the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt. 5. While pulling the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt, lay the shoulder belt inside the opened lock-off  and snap the lock-off over the sho[...]

34 6. If a vehicle top tether anchor is available, secure the tether to hold seat in place. See Section 21.0 Using the T ether , page 60. When not using the tether , hook it on the tether storage bar on the rear of the seat, see page 61. 7. Safety Check for Secure Installation Perform this test every time you drive with your child. T wist and pull [...]

35 11.3 W ith LA T CH Use vehicle belt (not LA TCH connectors) for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds (21.7 kg). NOTE: Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LA TCH anchors, so you must consult your vehicle owner ’s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle’s LA[...]

36 6. NEVER put two LA TCH connectors on one vehicle LA TCH anchor unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer  . 7. All LA TCH seating positions have tether anchors. Secure the top of the seat using the tether strap. See Section 21.0 Using the T ether , page 60. 8. Safety Check for Secure Installation Perform this test every time yo[...]

37 12.0 Securing Y our Child in the Child Restraint  ADJUST THE HARNESS SYSTEM SNUGL Y EVER Y TIME you place your child in the child restraint.  Avoid bulky clothing. 1. Place child in child restraint with child’s back flat against back of child restraint. 2. Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongues into buc[...]

38 3. Fasten harness clip  . Position harness clip at middle of child’s chest, level with armpits. 4. T ighten the harness straps by pulling the adjustment strap on the front of the seat  .  [...]

39 5. The harness straps must be even with or MXVWDERYH WKH VKRXOGHUV  . T o adjust head support/harness strap height see page 40. 6. Make sure straps are flat and snug against child’ s shoulders and thighs. Y ou should not be able to pinch  the harness straps. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straig[...]

40 13.0 Adjusting Head Suppor t/Har ness Str aps When using with built-in harness always use one of the bottom 4 height positions. BEFORE adjusting the head support height, have your child lean forward slightly . Squeeze the red adjustment handle  on top of seat and pull head support up until it snaps into one of the bottom 4 height positions ?[...]

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42 T o use without built in harness: 1. Remove harness straps. Open harness clip and harness buckle  . 2. Face the rear of the seat and remove the belt straps from metal junction plate  as shown . 3. Remove crotch strap by pushing the strap retainer  on bottom of seat, up through slot. 15.0 Har ness Remo val   [...]

43 4. Grab the crotch strap buckle and pull it completely out  . 5. Pull on the adjustment strap  on the front of the seat to lock the metal junction plate into place. 6. Grab hold of the shoulder straps  and pull them out of their slots on the seat pad. Remove body support and crotch pad.   [...]

44 7. On the rear of the seat, detach 2 lower seat pad elastic straps from hooks as shown in  . 8. Also detach the elastic straps that are threaded through the vehicle belt guides on the sides of the seat as shown in  . Repeat on other side. 9. Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal the red buttons as shown in the seating area ¡ . Slide [...]

45 ¢  10. Remove harness straps from arms as shown in ¢ . Store the body support, harness covers, crotch pad cover and harness straps in safe place for future use. 1 1. Move seat pad fabric out of the way then raise seat back so that both arms LOCK into the gutters . Y ou should hear a CLICK when the arms lock into the gutters. MAKE sure to[...]

46 12. T uck seat pad in between the gap of the back support and seat area of the booster seat to allow 2 elastic straps to show at the rear of the seat . 13. Attach 2 seat pad elastic straps onto the hooks on the rear of the child restraint as shown in . 14. Pull elastic strap on the seat pad through the vehicle belt guide on side of seat and atta[...]

47 16.0 Using Y our Child Restraint WITHOUT Built-in Har ness W ARNING: Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. LA TCH will not secure your child in the booster seat  . V ehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and MUST not be twisted. NEVER use a vehicle lap-only belt across front of ch[...]

48 DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm  . DO NOT place shoulder belt behind child’s back  . Lap portion of lap/shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips, just touching thighs. DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat  . If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned, DO NOT use this booster seat. Use [...]

49 V ehicle seat headrest should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat  . The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat  . INCORRECT INCORRECT  [...]

50    1. Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only . 2. Place child in booster seat with child’s back flat against back of booster seat. 3. Position lap/shoulder belt through shoulder belt guide  not underneath shoulder belt guide  . Belt should pass over vehi[...]

51 18.0 Adjusting Head Suppor t in Booster Mode BEFORE adjusting the head support height, have your child lean forward slightly . Squeeze the red adjustment handle  on top of seat and pull back support up until it snaps into one of the 5 height positions  . T o lower , squeeze red adjustment handle and push down. CHECK to make sure it is secu[...]

52 7 RDGMXVW KHDGVXSSRUW VLGHZLQJV push buttons on top of seat down and rotate wings to desired position. [...]

53 T o use booster seat WITHOUT back support, remove harness straps if attached ( see section 15.0 Harness Removal, p.42-46 ) then continue with the following steps: 1. Detach 2 lower elastic straps from rear of seat as shown  . 2. Detach elastic strap from the hooks on the seat pad as shown. Repeat on other side  . 19.0 R emo ving Back Suppo[...]

54 3. Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal red buttons as shown in  . Slide the buttons to release the back support from the base and lower it into a flat position. When removing back support, you must support the back support when sliding the red buttons that disengage the back support from the base. Make sure all hands, fingers and other[...]

55 5. Once back support is separated  , store back support with all the harness straps, head support, body support and crotch pad cover in safe place. 6. Reattach the elastic straps at the back of the seat  and through the vehicle belt guide on the sides of seat  as shown. 7. Seat is ready to install. T o reattach back support if needed, r[...]

56 20.0 Securing Child in V ehic le with Shoulder Belt P ositioning Clip  The shoulder belt MUST lie across child’s shoulders in red zone as shown  . If shoulder belt lies outside this zone, the shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be used. T o attach clip to booster seat: 1. Insert the loop end of strap through the slot on rear of seat exac[...]

57 2. Pass the clip and the strap through the loop end  as shown and pull strap up. 3. NOTE: Free end of strap  should face front of seat.  [...]

58 Shoulder belt positioning clip Shoulder belt positioning clip 4. Slide the vehicle shoulder belt onto the clip as shown  and pull free end of strap down  to tighten clip against the child’s shoulder . The lap portion MUST pass through the vehicle belt guide and be positioned low on the hips. The belt MUST NOT be twisted. REAR VIEW OF CHI[...]

59 5. Lap portion of lap/shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips, just touching thighs. DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat  . CORRECT INCORRECT [...]

60 21.0 Using the T ether 1. Check that tether is securely attached to child restraint. 2. Fasten tether clip to anchor point  . 3. T ighten adjustment belt to remove any slack  . 4. T o loosen, push button while pulling on the belt as shown  .    All LA TCH seating positions have tether anchors. Always use tether if a vehicle tet[...]

61 21.1 Storing Low er Anchors and T ether (LA TCH) 1. For ease of storing, extend LA TCH to its maximum length. 2. Locate the storage bars on back of child restraint  . 3. Fasten ends of tether and lower anchors onto their respective storage bars as shown  . 4. T ether and lower anchors storage should look like this when complete  . Lower[...]

62 This restraint is certified for use in Motor V ehicles. It is certified for use in Aircraft ONL Y when used with the built-in harness. When used as a booster WITHOUT the harness, this restraint is NOT CER TIFIED for aircraft use because aircraft seats do not have a shoulder belt. Important points to remember: 1. Airlines have some restrictions a[...]

63 23.0 Accessories (on cer tain models ONL Y) T o pr e vent ejection in sudden stop or crash:  Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child.  Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level.  Body support is not to be used by children over 35lbs. 23.1 Body Suppor t & Har ness C[...]

64 Y our child restraint has 3 recline positions: adjust recline foot before installing child restraint. 1. T o recline seat, pull recline handle out  and tilt seat back  to extend foot as shown  . 2. T o set seat to upright position, pull recline handle out  and tilt seat forward  to retract foot  . 24.0 R ecline F oot  [...]

65  Continuous use of child restraint may cause damage to vehicle seat. Use a child restraint 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 LA TCH straps: spot clean with damp sponge. Do not immerse the straps in water . Doing [...]

66 HEAD SUPPORT COVER: clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water . If necessary , cover may be removed for cleaning. 1. Remove harness and crotch straps (see Section 15.0, Harness Removal, p.42-46). 2. Remove elastic loops from head support as indicated in  . 3. Remove head support cover as shown. 4. Machine wash cover in cold wate[...]

67 SEA T COVER: clean with a damp sponge using mild soap and cool water . If necessary , cover may be removed for cleaning. 1. Remove harness and crotch straps (see Section 15.0, Harness Removal, p.42-46). 2. Remove elastic loops from seat as indicated in  . 3. Remove seat cover as shown. 4. Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and[...]

68 27.0 R eplacement Par ts, War ranty and Owner’s Manual Stora ge T o purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in the United States, please contact us at the following: www .gr acobaby .com or 1-800-345-4109 Y our Owner ’s Manual can be stored on the bottom of the seat inside the slot in the footrest as shown.[...]