Graco PM-1589AB User Manual

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Adjust harness system:Harness straps must be through slots at or just above shoulders.Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of c

923(fig. a) (fig. b) (fig. c)PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT - with harness system (continued)

Remove harness system (see “Harness System -removal and re-assembly” section).Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat.

11(fig. b)(fig. d)(fig. a)PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT - without harness system (continued)(fig. c)Loops

OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS12Harness Tie:• To open: Press tab and pull apart (fig. a).• To close: Snap halves together. Makesure harness tie is lock

13(fig. a)(fig. b)(fig. c)(fig. d)TightenAdjusterLoosenOPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)(fig. e)AdjusterBarLoosenTighten3421

14OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)Changing Harness Strap Slots:MUST use slots at or just above shoulders.A Lift adjuster bar and pull harness st

(fig. i)(fig. j)(fig. k)15(fig. f)(fig. g)MetalPlate(fig. h)Minimum2 inchesOPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)

HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly16Harness Removal:•Lift adjuster bar and pull both harness straps out of current slots.•Pull harness strap out

1714(Without Shield on some models)2HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly (continued)

TABLE OF CONTENTSImportant Information...1Warnings...2Basic In

18VEHICLE SEAT BELTSIf car seat with harness system is not held securely after following instructions in this manual, vehicle seat belt labels, and ve

19With Harness System:The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle.

With Harness System:Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a car seat securely.Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system t

21With or Without Harness System:DO NOT use with any car seat.❃Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder BeltWith or Without Harness System

22With Harness System:Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle d

23(fig. a)❃Combination Lap/Shoulder Beltwith Locking Latch PlateWith Harness System:OK to use. Follow vehicle owner’s manual forspecific instructions

(fig. a)❃Combination Lap/Shoulder Beltwith Sliding Latch PlatePull24VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued)With Harness System:Pull on latch plate (fig. a). I

You MUST use locking clip provided with car seat with a vehicle seat belt that slides freely through the latch plate or the lap beltcannot be tightly

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Vehicle may already be equipped with a tetheranchor (top strap anchor). See vehicle owner’smanual for location.If vehicle does

27For storage of tether hook if not used with a belt position booster:• Adjust tether strap length so hook end is as short as possible.• Roll up loose

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONNo car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or de

Removing Seat Pads:If using harness system, remove harness system (see Harness System - removing and re-assembly” section).Slide “J” hooks out of fron

Prevent serious injury or death:• Buckle must be properly latched.• Periodically inspect and clean buckleto remove objects or debris that could preven

Fold instruction manual.Store in pocket.If a part is damaged, missing, or you need help or replacement parts, DO NOT return car seat to the store.CALL

WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death:2xNever use a vehicle “lap-only” beltacross front of child.Never put a car seat in a front vehicle seat unl

3DO NOT use car seat if it is damagedor has missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or partsother than those provided by Century or Graco. Their use c

DO NOT use after date shown on back of car seat due to changing requirements and normal wear and tear.Look for:BASIC INFORMATIONWith Harness System:Ca

HEIGHT and WEIGHT LIMITS5❃Outgrowing Car SeatTo avoid injuries from whiplash, top ofchild’s ears must be below top edge of headrest.WARNINGChild MUST

Adjust car seat to semi-upright position and armrests to up position. Place forward-facing on vehicle seat.Lift seat pad flap, thread vehicle seat bel

Adjust car seat to upright or semi-uprightposition and armrests to up or down position.Place forward-facing on vehicle seating positionwith a vehicle