Graco Comfort Sport User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO ©2008 Graco PD106974A 10/08

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before You Begin
Important Information........................................3
Warnings.................................................4
Basic Information................................................6
What is LATCH?...................................................8
LATCH System....................................................9
Features...................................................10
Use
Height & Weight Limits....................................11
Rear-facing Installation With LATCH..................12
Forward-facing Installation With LATCH...........14
Rear-facing Installation With
Vehicle Seat Belts.............................................16
Forward-facing Installation With
Vehicle Seat Belts.............................................18
Placing Child in Child Restraint.........................20
Operations and Adjustments...............................24
• Harness Straps
• Harness Tie
• Buckle
• Recline / Upright Positions
• Changing Harness Strap Slots
• LATCH Belt Routing
• Removing LATCH from Vehicle Anchor Points
• LATCH Storage
Vehicle Seat Belts.................................................32
• Locking Clip................................................ 37
Additional Information.........................................38
• Tether Storage
• Cup Holder
• Head Support/Body Support/Harness Cover
• Care and Cleaning
• Aircraft Use
• Second Hand Child Restraint
Replacement Parts/Warranty.................................48
• Locking Clip Storage
• Instruction Manual Storage
Special Information
2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Registration Information
No child restraint can guarantee protection
from injury in every situation, but proper use
helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.
Child restraints could be recalled for safety
reasons. You must register this restraint
to be reached in a recall. Send your name,
address, and the restraint’s model number
and manufacturing date to:
Graco Children’s Products, Inc.
150 Oaklands Blvd.
Exton, PA 19341
or call 1-800-345-4109
or register online at
http://www.gracobaby.com/carseatregistration
For recall information:
• Call the U.S Government’s Vehicle Safety
Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to
http://www.NHTSA.gov
 Read and understand instruction manual
and child restraint labels.
 Infants less than 20 lbs. (9 kg) must use
child restraint rear-facing.
 Do not use child restraint rear-facing in
vehicle seat with a front air bag.
 Secure children in rear seat of vehicle
whenever possible.
 Never leave child unattended.
 Install child restraint securely with vehicle
seat belt or LATCH belt.
 Do not use after date shown on back of
child restraint.
 Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives,
etc.) to use child restraint without rst
understanding all instructions.
Safety First Check List
LATCH
This child restraint may be installed in a vehicle
using either the vehicle seat belt or the
LATCH system (for vehicles equipped with
LATCH).
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WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death:
4
Failure to follow these instructions
and child restraint labels can result
in child striking the vehicle’s
interior during a sudden stop or
crash. Secure child restraint with
a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is
properly routed as shown in this
manual.
Select a suitable location for the
child restraint in your vehicle.
Choose the correct mode of use for
the child restraint depending on
your child’s size. Infants less than
20 lbs. (9 kg) must use this child
restraint rear-facing. Serious
crippling injury or death can result
if infant faces front of vehicle. The
American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends that children should be
at least one year of age before
being positioned forward facing.
Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold
child restraint securely. Not all
vehicle seat belts can be used with
a child restraint.
If vehicle seat belt does not hold
child restraint securely, read
“Vehicle Seat Belts” section.
Never put a child restraint in a front
vehicle seat unless recommended
by vehicle owner’s manual.
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) alerts
vehicle owners that according to
accident statistics, children are safer
in the back seat. For vehicles with
air bags, refer to vehicle owner’s
manual for child restraint
installation information.

WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death:
5
WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death (continued):
If child restraint is in a crash, it
must be replaced. DO NOT use it
again! A crash can cause unseen
damage and using it again could
result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT use child restraint if it is
damaged or missing parts.
DO NOT use accessories or parts
other than those provided by
Graco. Their use could alter the
performance of the child restraint.
Rear-facing child restraint must be
properly leveled:
• Too reclined can result in injury
or ejection.
• Too upright can result in
breathing difficulties.
Insert the harness straps in the
proper slots for your child. Never
leave child unattended, even when
sleeping. Child may become tangled
in harness straps and suffocate or
strangle.
DO NOT remove LATCH system from
child restraint. If using vehicle seat
belt to secure child restraint, LATCH
connectors must be stored. (see
section “LATCH storage”)
Never attach two
LATCH connectors
to one vehicle lower
anchor point unless
specifically allowed
by the vehicle
manufacturer.

BASIC INFORMATION
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WARNING
DO NOT place this
child restraint in
a vehicle seating
location that has a
front air bag. If an
air bag inflates, it
can hit the child and
child restraint with great force
and cause serious injury or death
to your child. Check vehicle owner’s
manual for information about side
air bags and child restraint
installation.
Certification
This child restraint meets or exceeds all
applicable requirements of Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor
vehicles and aircraft.
Unoccupied Child Restraint
Always secure child restraint with LATCH or a
vehicle seat belt, even when unoccupied.
In a crash, an unsecured child restraint can
injure passengers.
Dangerous Vehicle Seats
Do not use child restraint on rear-facing or
side-facing vehicle seats.

BASIC INFORMATION (continued):
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Child Restraint Useful Life
STOP using child restraint and throw it away
after the date molded into the back of
the child restraint.
Vehicle Seat Protection
Protect vehicle seat. Use a child restraint mat,
towel or thin blanket under and behind child
restraint.
Warm Weather
Child restraint parts can get very hot in the sun
or warm weather.
To avoid burns, always check before putting
child in child restraint.
Look for: Year
Do not use this car
seat after December

WHAT IS LATCH?
8
LATCH System for Vehicles:
United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards have dened a new system for
installing child restraints in vehicles. The
system is called LATCH. LATCH stands for:
Lower Anchorage and Tether for CHildren.
LATCH in the vehicle consists of a top tether
anchor point and two lower anchor points.
Some vehicle owner manuals use the term
ISOFIX to identify the new child restraint
anchorage system. This child restraint with
LATCH can also be used in vehicle seating
positions equipped with ISOFIX.
Newer vehicles may have one or more seating
positions equipped with LATCH anchor points.
If vehicle is equipped with LATCH, the vehicle
lower anchor points may be visible at the vehicle
seat crease. If not visible, they may be marked
with a symbol (Fig. a) or a colored dot.
See your vehicle owner’s manual for exact
locations, anchor identification, and
requirements for use with a child restraint.
Check vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle top
tether anchor locations. They may be identied
using one of the anchor symbols (Fig. b or Fig. c).
Typical seat in a
passenger vehicle.
Other vehicle types
may have different
LATCH locations.
Vehicle
Top Tether Anchor
Points
Vehicle
Lower Anchor
Points
Vehicle
Seat Crease
(Fig. a) (Fig. b) (Fig. c)

LATCH SYSTEM
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LATCH consists of a permanently attached
lower anchorage belt and a top tether strap
(Fig. a).
ONLY use LATCH in a seating
position recommended
by vehicle manufacturer.
As a manufacturer we do not
recommend using the
LATCH system in the center
position if it exceeds
11 inches from the center of
one LATCH anchor to the
center of another LATCH
anchor.
Vehicle
Top Tether
Anchor
Point
Child Restraint
Top Tether
Vehicle
Lower
Anchor
Points
Child Restraint
Lower Anchorage
Belt
(Fig. a)

FEATURES
10
**Vehicles are now (or can be) equipped with tether
anchor points behind some seats. A tether anchors
the top of the child restraint to the body of the
vehicle. When used properly with the vehicle seat
belt or LATCH, a tether helps reduce injury in a
sudden stop or crash.
***United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards have dened a new system for installing
child restraints in vehicles. The system is called
LATCH. LATCH may ONLY be used IN PLACE
of vehicle belt if vehicle is equipped with
LATCH anchor points. Please refer to vehicle
owner’s manual for LATCH locations in
vehicles.
Harness slots
Harness strap
Harness release
lever
Harness adjustment
strap
LATCH Belt
(stored)
Crotch strap
Harness
buckle
Harness
tie
Locking clip storage
Tether storage
bar
Tether hook
Harness slots
Adjustment belt
LATCH
belt*** LATCH connector
Splitter plate
Harness
strap
Tether
strap**
Instruction
Manual storage
Recline stand

HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS
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Rear Facing: 5 to 30 lbs. (2.2 - 13.6kg)
• Infants who weigh less than 20 lbs.
(9 kg) MUST be rear-facing.
• Infants or toddlers 20 to 30 lbs.
(9 to 13.6 kg) may be rear-facing.
IMPORTANT: This child restraint is
certied for use rear-facing with children up to
30 lbs. (13.6 kg). However, some children
approaching 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) may be too tall
to t comfortably rear-facing. Top of head
must be at least 1” below the top of the child
restraint. When child can no longer comfortably
t and knees remain bent, child should use car
seat forward-facing only if child is over 20 lbs.
(9 kg) and can sit upright unassisted.
Forward-facing: 20 to 40 lbs. (9 - 18kg)
• Toddlers 20 to 30 lbs. (9 to 13.6 kg)
who are capable of sitting upright
unassisted may be forward-facing .
If unable to sit unassisted, use
rear-facing.
• Toddlers 30 to 40 lbs. (13.6 to 18 kg)
and up to 40 inches (101.6 cm) tall
MUST be forward-facing.
Preterm or Low Birth Weight
Infant
The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends that children should be at least one
year of age before being positioned forward facing.
A preterm infant or low birth weight infant may
be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,
these infants may suffer breathing difculties if
improperly reclined in a child restraint.
Graco advises that you have your physician or
hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend
the proper child restraint or car bed before you
and your infant leave the hospital.
Outgrowing Child Restraint
WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death:
• Top of child’s ears must be at or
below top edge of child restraint.
• Child’s shoulders MUST not be
above top harness slots.
*
Rear-facing
Forward Facing
5 lbs.
(2.2 kg) 20 lbs. (9 kg) 30 lbs.
(13.6 kg) 40 lbs.
(18 kg)
1”
*
*

REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH
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7
6
5
4
3
2
LATCH belt must be routed through opening in
child restraint for rear-facing mode.
(see page 29, fig. d).
Belt must lay flat and not be twisted.
Adjust child restraint to recline position
(see fig. a and page 25, fig. g) Place
rear-facing on vehicle seat equipped with
LATCH anchors.
For ease of installation, extend LATCH belt to its
maximum length.
Hook connectors to vehicle lower anchors
(fig. b). Pull connectors to be sure they are
securely attached to the anchor points. (fig. c).
Press down rmly in center of child restraint
while pulling LATCH adjustment belt. (fig. d).
Pull front to back and left to right at belt path
to check for secure installation (fig. e). The
child restraint should not move side to side or
forward more than 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Check that the lower anchorage belt stays
tight and does not slip from the tightened
position. If it does not stay tight, try another
seating position or contact Customer Service.
Check level indicator on child restraint.
Vehicle must be on level ground and child in
child restraint when checking level indicator.
Ball MUST be entirely in green zone (fig. f). If
necessary, place rolled towels under child
restraint, at vehicle seat crease, until entire ball
is in green zone. Then re-check level indicator.
DO NOT use tether rear-facing. Tether must
be stored (see “Tether Storage” page 38).
Perform this test every time you drive with your
child.

LAPC0110ALAPC0110A
REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH (continued)
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LAPC0110A
(fig. a)
(fig. c)
(fig. b)
(fig. d)
LAPC0110 A
(fig. e)
(fig. f)
Recline Position
Openings
Towels
LATCH
Recline
Position
Tether

FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH
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1
7
6
5
4
3
2
LATCH belt must be routed through
opening in child restraint for forward-facing
(see page 29, fig. e).
Belt must lay flat and not be twisted.
Adjust car seat to upright position (see fig. a
and page 25, fig. g). Secure recline
stand into Upright Position by pushing tabs
into lock position.
Place forward-facing on vehicle seat equipped
with LATCH anchors.
For ease of installation, extend LATCH belt
to its maximum length.
Hook connectors to vehicle lower anchors
(fig. b). Pull connectors to be sure they are
securely attached (fig. c).
Slide child restraint back until the child restraint
is in contact with the vehicle seat back.
Press down rmly in center of child restraint to
compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening
LATCH belt by pulling adjustment belt.
Use your knee to press down in center of
child restraint (fig. d).
Pull front to back and left to right at belt path
to check for secure installation (fig. e). The
child restraint should not move side to side or
forward more than 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Check that the lower anchorage belt stays
tight and does not slip from the tightened
position. If it does not stay tight, try another
seating position or contact Customer Service.
Attach tether strap hook (A) to anchor
hardware (B) and tighten adjustment belt to
remove any slack (fig. f).
Belt must lay flat and not be twisted.
Perform this test every time you drive with your
child.
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FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION WITH LATCH (continued)
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(fig. f)
(fig. c)(fig. b) (fig. d)
Openings
LATCH Upright
Position
Tether
(fig. e)
Upright
Position
Lock
Position
(A)
(B)
Pull to
tighten
(fig. a)

REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
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1
6
5
4
3
2
Store LATCH belt by attaching to connectors
through forward-facing openings
(see page 31, fig. k).
• Attach connectors to storage bar on each
side (fig. a).
• Adjust LATCH belt to remove excess slack
by pulling adjustment belt.
Adjust car seat to recline position
(see fig. b and page 25, fig. g).
Place rear-facing on vehicle seat.
Thread vehicle seat belt through openings and
buckle belt.
Press down rmly in center of child restraint to
compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening
vehicle seat belt (fig. c).
Pull front to back and left to right at belt path
to check for secure installation (fig. d). The
child restraint should not move side to side or
forward more than 1 inch (2.5 cm). Vehicle lap
belt MUST stay tight.
If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” page 32.
Check level indicator on child restraint.
Vehicle must be on level ground and child in
child restraint when checking level indicator.
Ball MUST be entirely in green zone (fig. e).
If necessary, place rolled towels under child
restraint, at vehicle seat crease, until entire ball
is in green zone. Then re-check level indicator.
DO NOT use tether rear-facing. Tether must
be stored (see “Tether Storage” page 38).
Perform this test every time you drive with your
child.
WARNING
LATCH belt MUST be stored when
using vehicle seat belt to install
child restraint.

REAR-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
(continued)
17
LAPC0110 A
LAPC0110A
(fig. a)
(fig. d)
LAPC0110A
(fig. b) (fig. c)
Recline Position
LAPC0110A
LAPC0110A
(fig. e)
Openings
Towels
LATCH
Recline
Position
Tether Installation with
Lap belt only
Installation with Lap/shoulder belt

FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
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1
4
3
2
Store LATCH belt by attaching to connectors
through rear-facing openings
(see page 31, fig. j).
• Attach connectors to storage bar on each
side (fig. a).
• Adjust LATCH belt to remove excess slack
by pulling adjustment belt.
Adjust car seat to upright position (see fig. b
and page 25, fig. g). Secure recline
stand into Upright Position by pushing tabs
into lock position.
Place forward-facing on vehicle seat.
Slide child restraint back until the restraint is in
contact with the vehicle seat back.
Thread vehicle seat belt through openings.
(fig. c).
Press down rmly in center of child restraint to
compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening
vehicle seat belt.
Use your knee to press down in center of
child restraint (fig. d).
Pull front to back and left to right at belt path
to check for secure installation (fig. e). The
child restraint should not move side to side or
forward more than 1 inch (2.5 cm). Vehicle lap
belt MUST stay tight.
If not secure, see “Vehicle Seat Belts” page 32.
Attach tether strap hook (A) to anchor
hardware (B) and tighten adjustment belt to
remove any slack (fig. f) . If vehicle does not
have anchor points to attach tether hook,
tether hook should be stored, see “Tether
Storage”, page 38.
Belt must lay flat and not be twisted.
Perform this test every time you drive with your
child.
WARNING
LATCH belt MUST be stored when
using vehicle seat belt to install
child restraint.
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(fig. c)(fig. b) (fig. e)
Openings
Upright
Position
Tether
(fig. f)
Upright
Position
Lock
Position
(A)
(B)
Pull to
tighten
(fig. a)
FORWARD-FACING INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
(continued)
(fig. d)
Installation with
Lap belt only
LATCH
(stored)
Installation with Lap/shoulder belt

PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT
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Check harness system:
REAR-FACING
• Rear-facing - 5-30 lbs (2.2-13.6 kg)
Harness straps must be through bottom or
middle slots at or below shoulders.
1”
• Harness height must be at or below
child’s shoulders.
• Top of head must be at least 1” below the
top of the child restraint.