Fisher-Price GROW-WITH-ME 79711 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Model 79711
Grow-With-Me
™
Car Seat
5-Point Harness Mode
(20-40 lbs.)
Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.,
East Aurora, New York 14052, U.S.A.
©2000 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
®and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A. 79711pr-0920

Thank you for choosing the Fisher-Price®
Grow-with-MeTM Car Seat.
This car seat can be used in two different modes:
5-Point Harness for a child 20-40 lbs.; or Booster
Car Seat (without harness) for a child 30-80 lbs.
If your child is at least one year of age and
20-40 lbs., please read this side of this owner’s
manual for 5-Point Harness Mode information.
Before you use this car seat, please take time
to read and understand this manual completely.
DO NOT allow others to use this car seat until
they understand these instructions for proper use.
Your child’s safety depends on you!
No one can predict when the use of a car seat
will prevent injury or death. When this car seat
is used properly, it will reduce the risk of injury
in a sudden stop or crash.
Message to Parents for 5-Point Harness Mode
5-Point Harness Mode
120-40 lbs.

Table of Contents 5-Point Harness Mode
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
IMPORTANT! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
All About 5-Point Harness Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
NEVER USE These Vehicle Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
OK to USE These Vehicle Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tether Anchor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
5-Point Harness Mode
220-40 lbs.

Table of Contents 5-Point Harness Mode
Converting Modes – 5-Point Harness (20-40 lbs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Installing Your Car Seat in a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Securing Your Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing Your Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Aircraft Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Cleaning and Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Registering Your Car Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
5-Point Harness Mode
320-40 lbs.

WARNING
Proper installation and use depends on you! If you do not follow
the instructions in this manual and the labels on the car seat,
paying particular attention to the warning statements, your child
could be at risk of striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden
stop or crash, resulting in serious injury or death.
ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system
exactly as described in this manual. Refer also to your vehicle
owner’s manual for specific information on your vehicle belt
system and specific instructions on how to install a car seat
in your vehicle.
ALWAYS use the tether strap when using the car seat in 5-Point
Harness Mode. Your child’s safety is significantly enhanced in
the event of a crash if the tether strap is used. The tether strap
significantly reduces forward motion of your child’s head during
a crash, greatly reducing the likelihood of head injury.
5-Point Harness Mode
420-40 lbs.

NEVER leave an unsecured car seat in your vehicle. If left
unsecured, even when not occupied, the car seat could injure
other occupants in a sudden stop or crash.
NEVER dress your child in clothing that interferes with positioning
the crotch strap between your child’s legs. If the crotch strap is not
positioned between your child’s legs, your child could eject from
the car seat in a crash.
NEVER allow the shoulder straps to be loose around your child.
If the shoulder straps are not snug against your child, your child
will not be properly restrained.
NEVER use the car seat after it is involved in a crash. A crash
can cause damage to the car seat that you cannot see.
WARNING
5-Point Harness Mode
520-40 lbs.

IMPORTANT!
•Please read the entire side of this manual carefully before using the car seat
in 5-Point Harness Mode. Keep this manual under the clip on the back of the
car seat for easy reference.
•This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) and the Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE) J1819 for child restraint systems; and when used in 5-Point Harness
Mode is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.
•The Grow-With-MeTM Car Seat in 5-Point Harness Mode is intended for use
by children who: are at least 1 year old; weigh between 20 and 40 lbs.
(9 and 18 kg); and are between 28 and 40 inches (71 and 102 cm) tall. If
your child does not meet these criteria, DO NOT use this car seat in this mode.
Depending on the age and size of your child, your child may be able to use
this car seat in Booster Car Seat Mode (30-80 lbs.). Please refer to the instruc-
tions in the other side of this owner’s manual.
•The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a child be at least
1 year old and 20 lbs. to ride in a forward-facing car seat.
5-Point Harness Mode
620-40 lbs.

IMPORTANT!
•If your child weighs between 20 and 40 lbs., but cannot sit upright
unassisted, please contact your physician to determine how best to use
a car seat.
•This car seat includes a locking clip (stored on the headrest) for use with
a particular vehicle belt system. Only use the locking clip to install the car
seat in 5-Point Harness Mode. Attach the locking clip to a vehicle lap and
shoulder belt system with a sliding latch plate. Please refer to page 13 to
help identify this type of vehicle belt system and instructions beginning on
page 43 for locking clip use.
•If you do not need to use a locking clip, store it under the tabs on the back
of the headrest.
•Fisher-Price®recommends that child restraints be replaced after eight years
to provide the best assurance that the child restraint is: in reliable working
condition; well-suited for use in constantly changing automobile interior
designs; and reasonably current in relation to Federal regulations. When
you replace your car seat for any reason, make sure that it can no longer
be used by another child by disposing of it properly.
5-Point Harness Mode
720-40 lbs.

All About 5-Point Harness Mode
(20-40 lbs.)
The safety features of this Fisher-Price®car seat
will reduce the risk of injury to your child in a
crash; however, no car seat can prevent serious
injury or death in all crashes.
5-POINT HARNESS
5-Point Harness Mode
820-40 lbs.
“WING” CUSHION
TETHER STRAP
CHEST CLIP

Tether Strap: An additional belt anchoring car seat directly to your vehicle’s
frame, reducing forward motion in an accident and significantly reducing the
potential for injury.
“Wing” Cushion: Provides extra support for your child.
Chest Clip: Keeps harness shoulder belts in place to properly secure your child.
Five-Point Harness: This up-front harness adjuster is easily accessible, with
five anchorage points to safely restrain your child in the car seat. Harness is
used all the way up to 40 lbs.
5-Point Harness Mode
920-40 lbs.
All About 5-Point Harness Mode
(20-40 lbs.)

What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have?
WARNING
ALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactly
as described in this manual. Refer also to your vehicle owner’s
manual for specific information on your vehicle belt system and
specific instructions on how to install a car seat in your vehicle.
5-Point Harness Mode
10 20-40 lbs.

What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have?
There are many different types of vehicle belt systems. Some vehicle belt systems
can never be used with this car seat in 5-Point Harness Mode. Read your
vehicle’s owner’s manual and check to determine which type of vehicle belt
system or systems you have in your vehicle.
Many vehicles have more than one type of vehicle belt system. For example,
you may find lap only belts in center seating locations and lap and shoulder
belts in side seating locations. If you are not sure which type of vehicle belt
system you have, contact your vehicle dealer or manufacturer.
The illustrations on page 12 show vehicle belt systems that can never be used
with this car seat in 5-Point Harness Mode and page 13 shows vehicle belt
systems that are acceptable for use. If you do not have a seating location with a
usable vehicle belt system, DO NOT use this car seat. Your vehicle manufacturer
may be able to install a vehicle belt system that will be able to restrain your child
properly in this car seat. NEVER alter your vehicle belt system yourself.
5-Point Harness Mode
11 20-40 lbs.

Explanation – This lap and shoulder belt system is attached
to the vehicle’s door and moves when the door is opened.
This system will not keep the car seat secure.
NEVER USE
NEVER USE These Vehicle Belt Systems
D oor Mounted Lap and Shoulder Belt
Explanation – The lap belts with these systems cannot be
tightened for a firm fit. Also, the shoulder belt moves along
a track and may become entangled with the car seat when
the door is opened.
Motorized Shoulder Belt
NEVER USE
5-Point Harness Mode
12 20-40 lbs.

OK to USE These Vehicle Belt Systems
OK
✔
Manual Lap Belt
Explanation
The lap belt is tight-
ened by pulling the
free end.
Automatic Locking
Retractor Lap Belt
Explanation
The lap belt slack
retracts automatical-
ly and locks.
It can be further
tightened by push-
ing the belt in near
the retractor.
OK
✔
OK
✔
OK
✔
Lap and Shoulder
Belt with Sliding
Latch Plate
Explanation
Pull the shoulder por-
tion of the belt to
tighten.The shoulder
belt retracts automati-
cally. Use the en-
closed locking clip
with this type of lap
and shoulder belt.
Lap and Shoulder
Belt with Locking
Latch Plate
Explanation
Pull the shoulder
portion of the belt
to tighten.
5-Point Harness Mode
13 20-40 lbs.

Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car Seat
Accident statistics show that children are safer when restrained properly
in rear vehicle seating locations than in front seating locations.
Only use the front seat when no acceptable rear seating location is avail-
able. If the front seating location is equipped with an airbag but must be
used, adjust the vehicle seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.
Please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual regarding front seat child
restraint use.
IMPORTANT!
5-Point Harness Mode
14 20-40 lbs.

Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car Seat
The rear seating locations
are ALWAYS preferred. ALWAYS use vehicle seats that
face the front of the vehicle.
Front of Vehicle
NEVER use vehicle seats that
face the side of the vehicle. NEVER use vehicle seats that
face the rear of the vehicle.
Front of Vehicle
Front of Vehicle
5-Point Harness Mode
15 20-40 lbs.

A tether strap is required only when using the car seat in 5-Point Harness
Mode. Use of the tether strap is an effective way to reduce a child’s
forward motion in the event of a crash. And, reducing forward motion
improves your child’s safety! To use the tether strap, you must have a tether
anchor in your vehicle.
If your vehicle was manufactured in or after 1999, you may already have
a factory installed tether anchor. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for
tether anchor locations in your vehicle.
For most vehicles manufactured between 1985 and 1999, you must contact
your vehicle dealer to obtain a tether anchor kit that is specifically designed
to fit your vehicle. Vehicle manufacturers will provide tether anchor kits and
in many cases, free installation of a tether anchor.
If your vehicle was manufactured before 1985 or a tether anchor kit is not
available for your particular vehicle, use the universal tether anchor kit pro-
vided with this car seat. Before installing the tether anchor, install the car
seat in the desired location and check to be sure that the vehicle seat belt
system holds the car seat securely.
Tether Anchor Installation
5-Point Harness Mode
16 20-40 lbs.

Tether Anchor Installation
5-Point Harness Mode
17 20-40 lbs.
2 and 4 Door Car Pick-Up Truck
Van, Hatchback, Station
Wagon or Sport Utility
2
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Drill a 5/16" hole through solid metal.
- For a 2 and 4 door car, make sure the hole is at least 8" away from the top
and not more than 3" away from the center line of the car seat.
- For a van, hatchback, station wagon or sport utility vehicle: make sure the hole
is behind the vehicle seat and still accessible by the tether strap; and no more
than 4" from the center line of the car seat.
- For a pick-up truck, make sure the hole is at least 8" from the top of the vehicle
seat and no more than 3" from the center line of the car seat.
1

Tether Anchor Installation
Insert the bolt through the anchor and into the hole in your vehicle.
From inside your trunk or the outside or underside of your vehicle, attach the
washer and lock nut to the end of the bolt. While holding the bolt tight with a
wrench, tighten the lock nut securely with another wrench.
2
3
5-Point Harness Mode
18 20-40 lbs.