Graco SNUGRIDE 30 LX User manual

SNUGRIDE®30 LX
POUSSETTE SIEGE D’AUTO BASE
FAILURE TO PROPERLY
USE THIS CHILD
RESTRAINT INCREASES
THE RISK OF SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH IN
A SUDDEN STOP OR
CRASH.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.
Do not install or use
this child restraint until
you read, understand and
follow the instructions
in this manual and the
warnings on the car seat.
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1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual
1-B Before You Begin
1-C Safety Warnings
2-A Car Seat Features
2-B Remove Car Seat from Base
2-C Attach Car Seat to Base
2-D Adjusting Carry Handle
2-E Recline the Base
2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location
2-G Choosing UAS or Seat Belt
2-H What Is UAS
3-A Rear-Facing Checklist
3-B Install With Base With UAS Strap
3-C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt
3-D Install Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt
Important Pages 4-13
Features Pages 14-23
Rear-Facing Use Pages 24-42
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4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child
4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child
4-C Securing Child in Car Seat
4-D Removing Child
Securing Child Pages 43-54
Carrier Use Pages 55-56
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Vehicle Information Pages 57-67
6-A Additional UAS Information
6-B How to Remove UAS
6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats
6-D Vehicle Seat Belts
Accessories Page 68
Care & Cleaning Pages 69-73
8-A Cleaning Seat Pad
8-B Cleaning Buckle

1 Important
1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual
This car seat is for children 1.8-14 kg (4-30 lb) and
42-76 cm (16.5-30 in).
Get to Know Your Car Seat
Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this infant car seat.
What Seating Location Should I Use?
Which Installation Method Should I Use?
This infant car seat base can be installed in your vehicle using either
the vehicle seat belt OR the UAS system. Both are equally safe to
use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.
This infant car seat carrier can be installed in your vehicle using
only the vehicle seat belt. UAS is not available to install the carrier.
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The best seating location for this infant car seat is one that:
• Is recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and
• Results in a secure installation of this car seat.
Never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with
an active front air bag.
Review section 6 of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual.

1 Important
When Installing Base
UAS System
UAS consists of lower
anchors, which are built-
in to your vehicle, and
connecting hooks that are
built-in your car seat.
Vehicle Seat Belt
There are two types of
vehicle seat belts that can
be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt.
Review section 3-B of this
manual AND your vehicle
owner’s manual.
Review section 3-C of this
manual AND your vehicle
owner’s manual.
When Installing Carrier
Vehicle Seat Belt
There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used.
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt.
Review section 3-D of this
manual AND your vehicle
owner’s manual.
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1 Important
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Does Your Seat Fit Your Child Correctly?
To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 4 to
understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the
car seat to fit your child.
You Need To Adjust:
Harness Height
Harness straps at or just below the
child’s shoulders. Review section 4-A.
Buckle Position
The correct slot is the one that is closest
to your child without being underneath
them. Review section 4-B.
Harness Tightness
If your fingers slide off the harness straps
without pinching the straps, it is tight
enough. Review section 4-C.

1 Important
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Did You Do Everything Correctly?
Base or Car Seat Does
Not Move More Than 2.5
cm (1”) At The Belt Path
Review section 3.
Car Seat Level to Ground
Review sections 2-E and 3.
Car Seat Is Properly Attached
To Base
Review section 2-C.
Cannot Pinch Harness
Harness straps at or just below
the child’s shoulders.
Review section 4-C.
Chest Clip Even With Armpits
Review section 4-C.

1 Important
1-B Before You Begin
Please fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to
the harness and mail it in today or register online at www.
gracobaby.ca
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:
Newell Industries Canada Inc.
P.O. Box 20090 Oaktown Plaza, Oakville, ON L6K 3Y7
or call 1-800-345-4109
For recall information, call the Customer Service in Canada
at www.gracobaby.ca or at 1-800-345-4109.
Register This Child Restraint
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Your child’s safety depends on you. No car seat can
guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper
use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
Even if this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own,
you must follow the detailed instructions in this instruction
manual to ensure the steps below are performed correctly.

1 Important
Model Name_________________________
Model Number _______________________
Date of Manufacture __________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
For future reference or if you change addresses, record
the model name, model number, date of manufacture, and
purchase date of this car seat below. You can find this
information either on the registration card if you still have it
or on the date label located on the back of the car seat.
Please contact our Customer Service Department with
any questions you may have concerning parts, use, or
maintenance. When you contact us, please have your
product’s model number and date of manufacture ready
so that we may help you efficiently. These numbers can be
found on a sticker on the underside of your infant restraint.
www.gracobaby.ca
1-800-345-4109
If You Need Help
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Certification
This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable
requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 213.1 for use in motor vehicles.
Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel, or thin
blanket under and behind car seat.
Vehicle Seat Protection

1 Important
When installing in an airplane with or without the
base, install the same way as you would in an
automobile with a lap only belt. Contact the airline
for their specific polices.
Certification
STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after
the date of manufacture. Look for date of manufacture
label on back of the car seat.
Graco Children’s Products Inc. advises against loaning or
passing along a car seat unless you know the complete
history of the product. We also advise against purchasing
a car seat second hand.
Car Seat’s Useful Life
Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather.
To avoid burns, always check before putting child in
car seat.
Warm Weather Use
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