Graco PM-1373AD User Manual

InstructionManualPara instrucciones en Español,llamar al: 1-800-837-4044www.centuryproducts.comPM-1373AD 6/01Avoid injury or death -Read and un

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

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

1321(fig. b)TightenAdjusterLoosenOPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)(fig. a)

14Changing Harness Strap Slots:MUST use slots at or just above shoulders.A Lift adjuster bar and pull harness straps out of current slots.B Change har

15(fig. d) (fig. e)MetalPlate(fig. f)OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued)Minimum2 inches(fig. c)AdjusterBarLoosenTighten

HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly16Removal:•Lift adjuster bar and pull both harness straps out of current slots.•Pull harness strap out of car

171245(With Shieldon some models)3HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly (continued)(Clip)(Clip)

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. b)❃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

25Test installation to see if car seat is secure. If not secure, additional belt tightening may be required:• Unbuckle vehicle seat belt.• Hold belts

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 loose en

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).Turn car seat upside down:

29ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued)TabRemoving Cup Holder:• Feel bottom of armrest and locate tab on bottom edge of cup holder.• Press tab in while l

30ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued)Prevent serious injury or death:• Buckle must be properly latched.• Periodically inspect and clean buckleto remove

Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat.With Harness System:This car seat is certified for use on aircraft whenused with harness sys

Store behind headrest pad.Fold instruction manual.12If a part is damaged, missing, or you need help or replacement parts, DO NOT return car seat to th

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

3WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death (continued):DO NOT use car seat if it is damagedor has missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or partsothe

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

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

Place forward-facing on vehicle seat. Lift seat pad flap, thread vehicle seat belt through openings and buckle belt (fig. a).Press down firmly in cent

Place forward-facing on vehicle seating positionwith a vehicle lap/shoulder belt. See “Vehicle Seat Belts” section.Tether may be used to stabilize bo