Graco 41413ZOL Baby Car Seat Instruction Manual

Graco 41413ZOL Baby Car Seat

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

Safety First Check List

• Read and understand the instruction manual and car seat labels.
• Use car seat rear-facing only.
• Do not use it in the vehicle seat with an airbag.
• Secure children in the back seat whenever possible.
• Never leave a child unattended.
• Install the car seat securely.
• Only use a Vanté base when using a car seat/carrier with a base.
• Do not use after the date shown on the back of the car seat.
• Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) to use a car seat without first understanding all instructions.

WARNINGS – Prevent serious injury or death:

• Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in a child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual.
• Use car seat rear-facing only. Serious crippling injury or death can result if the infant faces in front of the vehicle.
• The vehicle seat belt system MUST hold the car seat securely. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. If the vehicle seat belt does not hold the car seat securely, read “Vehicle Seat Belts”
  section.
• Strangulation Hazard: The child can strangle in loose harness straps. Never leave a child in a carrier when straps are loose or undone.
• Fall Hazard: The child’s movement can slide carrier. Never place the carrier near the edges of countertops, tables, or other elevated surfaces.
• Suffocation Hazard: Infant carriers can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate children. Never place the carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
• Avoid serious injury due to falls. Be sure to handle “locks” into the carrying position before carrying an infant. If the handle is not securely locked, the car seat can flip forward causing the infant to fall and be seriously injured.

INSTALLATION WITH BASE

1. Place the base rear-facing on the vehicle seat. (Refer to illustration on Page 7)
2. Thread the vehicle lap belt through the base belt Tabs and buckle belt.
   NOTE: Vehicle shoulder belt must NOT be placed under belt Tabs.
3. Press down firmly on the base to compress the vehicle seat cushion while tightening the vehicle lap belt (fig. a).
4. Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. b). Vehicle lap belts MUST stay tight.
5. If not secure, see the “Vehicle Seat Belts” section. Put the car seat in the base and pull up on the car seat to be sure it is locked in the base.
6. Place the child in the car seat and check for secure installation (see 4 ).
7. Adjust the handle to a position behind the car seat.
8. Check the level indicator on the base. The ball MUST be entirely in the green zone (fig. c). If necessary adjust the Foot.
   NOTE: Vehicle must be on level ground and child in the car seat when leveling.

INSTALLATION WITHOUT BASE

1. Place the car seat rear-facing on the vehicle seat. (Refer to illustration on Page 9)
2. Thread vehicle lap belt through car seat Slots and buckle belt.
   NOTE: Vehicle shoulder belt must NOT be placed through car seat Slots.
3. Press down firmly on the car seat to compress the vehicle seat cushion while tightening the vehicle lap belt (fig. a).
4. Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation (fig. b). Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight. If not secure, see the “Vehicle Seat Belts” section.
5. Check the level indicator on the car seat. The ball MUST be entirely in the green zone (fig. c). If necessary place rolled Towels under the car seat at vehicle seat crease.
   NOTE: Vehicle must be on level ground and child in the car seat when leveling.
6. Adjust the handle to a position behind the car seat.

PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT

Check harness system:

• Harness straps must be through slots at or just below the shoulders.
• 5-Point Models Only: The crotch strap must be through the opening closest to but not under the child.
• 3-Point Models Only: Buckle tongue must be in the slot closest to but not under the child.

1. Place the child in a car seat with the child’s back flat against the back of the car seat.
2. Place harness straps over the child’s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into the buckle to lock.
3. Pull up on the tongue(s) to be sure they are locked.
4. Close harness tie: Position the harness tie at armpit level.
5. Adjust harness straps to be snug with just enough room to insert one finger between the child’s chest and harness straps (fig. a). For 5-Point models, check that harness straps on the chest and thighs are snug.
6. A rolled towel can be used on each side to support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels do not interfere with the harness system.

OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS

• Buckle:

3-Point Models

• • To buckle: Push tongue down into the slot. Pull up on the tongue to be sure it is locked.
  • To unbuckle: Press the red button and pull the tongue out.

5-Point Models

• • To buckle: Insert both tongues into the buckle. Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked.
  • To unbuckle: Press the red button and pull tongues out.

• 2-Piece Harness Tie:

  • To open: Squeeze tabs and pull them apart.
  • To close: Snap halves together. Make sure the harness tie is locked by pulling out on each half.

• Adjustable Handle:

  • The handle has three adjustment positions.
  • Push in red buttons on each side of the handle, rotate and release the red buttons. Continue rotating the handle to the desired position until you hear a “click” sound.
  • IMPORTANT: Before lifting the car seat, place the handle in a “locked” upright carrying position.

• Removing Car Seat from Base:

  • Place the handle in a “locked” upright carrying position.
  • Pull the red release handle in the base (fig. a).
  • Lift the car seat out of the base.

• Adjustable Base:

  • Pull Level Adjuster Handle out (fig. b).
  • Adjust Foot to desired position.
  • Release adjustment handle. Be sure it retracts into slot.

• Adjusting or Changing Harness Straps (fig. c):

Harness straps must be through slots at or below the shoulders.

• • Press the Tab to release the metal Rod and lift the Rod out of the side Pockets.
  • Slide metal Rod out of Loops of harness straps.
  • If necessary to change slots, pull the harness strap out of the current Slots and thread through the desired Slots. IMPORTANT: Straps MUST be through matching Slots of seat pad and car seat.
  • Adjust strap length by inserting a metal Rod into any Loop that will provide proper snugness.
  • Replace metal Rod into side Pockets and slide Rod down below Tab. Make sure the Tab holds the metal Rod securely.

• Changing Crotch Strap Positions (fig. d):

Buckle tongue must be in the slot closest to but not under child.
5-Point Models Only

• • From the bottom of the car seat, remove the crotch strap Clip.
  • From the top of the car seat, rethread the crotch strap through desired Opening.
  • Re-attach the crotch strap Clip exactly as shown. Pull on the buckle to make sure it is held securely.

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS

To provide the best installation of the car seat:

• Read the vehicle owner’s manual regarding car seat installation and seat belt use with car seats.
• Follow all instruction labels on the vehicle seat belt and car seat.

If a car seat is not held securely after following instructions in this manual, vehicle seat belt labels, and vehicle owner’s manual:

• Move the car seat to another seating location and try again, or
• Contact the vehicle dealer for possible seat belt modification parts.

• Belts Forward of Seat Crease

Vehicle seat belts located forward of the seat crease may not securely hold the car seat. Check the vehicle owner’s manual or see the vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements.

• • If approved for use with a car seat, install the car seat and check for secure installation by pulling the car seat front to back. If the car seat slides forward, DO NOT use these seat belts

• Lap Belts – Manually Adjustable

The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on the car seat if
positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip the latch plate over (fig. a) and re-buckle. Test
installation again to see if this works. If not, move the car seat to another seating position.

• Lap Belts – With Retractor

Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a car seat securely. Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold the car seat securely:

1. 1. Pull the belt all the way out.
   2. Allow the belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm).
   3. Pull out on the belt again.

If the belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out any further, you have an Automatic Locking Retractor which may be used with a car seat. Remember, when installing a car seat, pull the belt all the way out, buckle the belt, and then tighten it. If you can pull the belt out again (step c), you have an Emergency Locking Retractor which must not be used with a car seat.

• Passive Restraint – Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt

DO NOT use any car seat.

• Passive Restraint – Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door

DO NOT use any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving.

• Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate

Pull on the latch plate (fig. a). If the belt slides freely through the latch plate, a locking clip MUST be used (see Locking Clip section). Some combination lap/shoulder belts with sliding latch plates may be converted into an “automatic locking mode” that will allow use without a locking clip. See the vehicle owner’s manual and label on the vehicle belts for instructions.

• Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate

The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on the car seat if
positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip the latch plate over (fig. b) and re-buckle.
Test installation again to see if this works. If not, move the car seat to another seating position.

• Locking Clip

You MUST use a locking clip provided with a car seat with a vehicle seat belt that slides freely through the latch plate or the lap belt cannot be tightly secured.

1. 1. Install the car seat and tighten the vehicle seat belt.
   2. Hold seat belts together at the latch plate (fig. a) then unbuckle.
   3. Slide locking clip on seat belts approximately 1/2 inch (1 cm) away from the latch plate.
   4. Re-buckle seat belt.
   5. Test installation to see if the car seat is secure. If not secure, additional belt-tightening may be
      required:
      • Unbuckle the vehicle seat belt.
      • Hold belts together and remove the locking clip.
      • Shorten the length of the lap belt portion slightly by pulling the belt through the latch plate.
      • Re-attach the locking clip.
      • Buckle vehicle seat belt.

HINT: Press the car seat further down into the seat cushion to help buckle the seat belt—test installation to see if the seat is secure. If not safe, repeat the above step until secure.

STROLLER USE

Using the Car Seat with a Graco® or Century® Stroller

Use only with strollers that are part of the Graco® Century® Travel System. Refer to the stroller instruction sheet for details about how to attach the infant restraint to your stroller. If you do not have an instruction sheet, please call toll-free, 1-888-224-6549 to obtain one, or visit our website, www.gracobaby.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Care & Cleaning

  • Seat Pad: Machine-wash separately on a gentle cycle and machine-dry on a cool air setting or line dry.
  • Harness Straps: Surface wash only with mild soap and a damp cloth. If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled, they MUST be replaced.
  • Shell: Wipe with a mild solution of soap and water. Avoid wetting labels. Never use household detergents: they can weaken the plastic.
  • Buckle: Rinse the buckle with warm water. DO NOT use household detergents. Never lubricate the buckle.

Attaching Cover

1. To use cover, lift VELCRO® tab and remove cover.
2. Pull the cover down over the front of the seat. Make sure the elastic part of the cover is completely wrapped around the foot of the carrier.
3. When not in use you must fold the cover and store it in the pocket located in the front of the canopy.
4. Car seat should look like this when cover is in storage pocket.

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