Choosing the right car seat for your child is a daunting task. Not only do you have to choose between a variety of styles and features, but you also have to make sure the seat will fit properly in your vehicle. If you’re not sure how to fit a Graco car seat base, read on for some tips. By following these instructions, you can ensure that your car seat will always be in the right place and your child will be safe and comfortable during travel.
Graco Car Seat Base Fit Checklist
There are a few key things to check when fitting a Graco car seat base.
1. Make sure the vehicle is level. The car seat should fit in a level location on the vehicle regardless of whether or not the front or rear passenger side is higher up. If your car does not have a level spot available, you can use an object such as a canned drink or book to help level the car.
2. Check that the Latch system works properly. The Latch system is located on both sides of the car seat and uses two latches to secure it into place. The latches should open and close easily without any resistance. If they do not, please refer to our troubleshooting guide for more information on how to fix them.
3. Check that there are no obstructions between the child’s back and seatbelt webbing or between the child’s body and harness straps. This includes anything within arm’s reach such as toys, pillows, or other objects situated in front of the child’s seating area. Obstructions can cause discomfort for children as well as prevent them from utilizing their safety features properly if they become trapped in their seats in an accident.
4. Verify that all buckles and straps are tightened securely according to instructions provided by Graco (or by another accompanying safety gear manufacturer). This will ensure that your child is as safe in their car seat as possible in case of an accident.
Graco Car Seat Base Installation
If you have a Graco car seat base, follow these steps to install it:
1. Locate the shoulder belt path on your vehicle. The shoulder belt path is a rectangular opening in your car’s dash near the windshield.
2. Make sure the base is level and positioned so that the front of the base is at or below the window line. If needed, use a level to make sure.
3. Align the six screws that hold the seat in place with corresponding holes on the base. Tighten each screw by hand until it clicks into place.
4. Move the child restraint into position and adjust it as necessary to fit snugly against your child’s body.
5. Reattach the child restraint safety tether strap by threading it through one of the loops on each side of the restraint and pulling tight.
Graco Car Seat Base Removal
When it comes to fitting a Graco car seat base, there are a few things to keep in mind. First and foremost, make sure that the car seat is within the manufacturer’s recommended range of height and width. The Graco SnugRide 30 rear-facing car seat fits cars up to 6′ 3″ wide, while the Graco SnugRide 35 front-facing car seat fits cars up to 6′ 7″ wide. Second, check the fit of the Graco car seat base against your vehicle’s head restraint system (HRS). The HRS should be able to extend at least 12″ down from the top of the car seat backrests. Finally, make sure that you install the car seat base properly so that it is level and not tilted forward or backwards.
Graco Car Seat Base Maintenance
Graco car seat bases must be properly installed in order to provide a secure and safe ride for your child. Review the following instructions to ensure proper installation:
1. Locate the vehicle’s anchor points. The Graco car seat base should be secured to the vehicle using the vehicle’s anchors, which are typically located in the door jams or under the vehicle. Refer to your owner’s manual for more information about locating and securing your car seat base.
2. Align the car seat base with the vehicle’s anchor points and tighten each bolt/screw until it is secure. Do not over-tighten as this may cause damage to the car seat or child restraint system.
3. Check that the car seat base is level by adjusting each leg if necessary. If needed, adjust usingthe included Allen wrench provided with your Graco car seat (or any similar tool). Make sure that both rearward facing and forward facing adjustments are tight enough so that there is no movement of the car seat when touched from either side (refer to installation diagram below).
4. Test whether all adjustment “ clicks ” into place by placing an object between front ofcar Seat Base and Child Restraint System . Swivel around entire assembly while pressing down on each adjustment button until it “clicks” into place – you should hear a “click” from each one (refer to installation diagram below).