Fisher-Price GROW-WITH-ME 79711 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUALModel 79711Grow-With-Me™Car Seat5-Point Harness Mode(20-40 lbs.)Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York

All About 5-Point Harness Mode (20-40 lbs.)The safety features of this Fisher-Price®car seatwill reduce the risk of injury to your child in acrash; ho

Check to be sure the shoulder strapsare snug against your child. Pull the shoulder straps away from yourchild’s chest. They should not movemore than o

Removing Your ChildUnfasten the chest clip.Press the button on the crotch strapbuckle and remove the shoulder strapsfrom the buckle. Remove your child

Aircraft UseYou can install this car seat in aircraft seats that face forward. Before bringingthe car seat on board:•Notify the airline of your intent

•Machine wash the seat pad, and headrest pad and “wing” support pads incold water and mild detergent. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry on low heat.•To cl

Registering Your Car SeatChild restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You mustregister this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your n

Tether Strap: An additional belt anchoring car seat directly to your vehicle’sframe, reducing forward motion in an accident and significantly reducing

What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have?WARNINGALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt system exactlyas described in this manual. Refe

What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have?There are many different types of vehicle belt systems. Some vehicle belt systemscan never be used with t

Explanation – This lap and shoulder belt system is attachedto the vehicle’s door and moves when the door is opened. This system will not keep the car

OK to USE These Vehicle Belt SystemsOK✔Manual Lap BeltExplanation The lap belt is tight-ened by pulling thefree end.Automatic LockingRetractor Lap Bel

Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car SeatAccident statistics show that children are saferwhen restrained properlyin rear vehicle seating

Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car SeatThe rear seating locations are ALWAYS preferred.ALWAYS use vehicle seats that face the front of

A tether strap is required only when using the car seat in 5-Point HarnessMode. Use of the tether strap is an effective way to reduce a child’s forwar

Tether Anchor Installation5-Point Harness Mode1720-40 lbs.2 and 4 Door Car Pick-Up TruckVan, Hatchback, StationWagon or Sport Utility213123123Drill a

Tether Anchor InstallationInsert the bolt through the anchor and into the hole in your vehicle.From inside your trunk or the outside or underside of y

AssemblyPush the rod clip down to unlockthe rod on the back of the shell.Slide only the harness shoulderstraps off of the rod. DO NOTremove the tether

AssemblyPush the rod clip up to lock the rod in place.Make sure the tether strap is stilllooped onto the rod.34435-Point Harness Mode2020-40 lbs.Note:

AssemblySqueeze the headrest release buttonand slide the headrest all the way upto the highest position.555-Point Harness Mode2120-40 lbs.

AssemblyFrom the front of the car seat, pressboth release tabs on the “wing” support to remove it.665-Point Harness Mode2220-40 lbs.

AssemblyPosition the seat pad onto the shell so that the headrest is through theopening in the seat pad.775-Point Harness Mode2320-40 lbs.

Lift the bottom of the seat pad andunbuckle the chest clip and harness.Then, insert the seat pad’s elastic loops through the slots in the shell.Assemb

AssemblyCarefully fit the harness shoulder/lap straps through the slots in the seat pad. Make sure the straps are not twisted.10105-Point Harness Mode

AssemblyTip the shell backwards. Attach pad’selastic loops (that were insertedthrough the bottom of the shell) to the clip on each side of the seat pa

AssemblyReach under the seat pad and fit thecrotch strap buckle up through theslot in the seat pad.Insert the shoulder/lap strap latchplates into the

Thank you for choosing the Fisher-Price®Grow-with-MeTMCar Seat. This car seat can be used in two different modes:5-Point Harness for a child 20-40 lbs

AssemblyFit the “wing” pads onto each end of the “wing” support. Fit the elastic strap on the each“wing” pad into the groove on eachside of the “wing”

AssemblyInsert and “snap” the tabs on the“wing” cushion up into the slots in the bottom of the headrest.16165-Point Harness Mode2920-40 lbs.

AssemblyFit the headrest pad onto the headrest.Insert the headrest pad’s elastic loopsthrough the holes in the headrest.171817185-Point Harness Mode30

AssemblyAttach the headrest pad’s elasticloops (that were inserted through theheadrest) to the clip on each side ofthe headrest pad.Make sure the harn

AssemblySqueeze the headrest release buttonand slide the headrest down so that the screws with washers line up with the rod.Push the rod clip down to

AssemblyFrom the front of the car seat, fasten the chest clip.Insert the shoulder straps through the slots in the seat pad and shell.Make sure the sho

AssemblyFit the harness shoulder straps on the rod. DO NOT remove the tetherstrap from the rod.Fit the rod with shoulder straps andtether strap into t

Converting Modes 5-Point Harness (20-40 lbs.)5-Point Harness Mode3520-40 lbs.Add Tether Strap(see page 20, under the Note:)Add 5-Point Harness Shoulde

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleWARNINGALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt systemexactly as described in this manual. Refer also t

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleOnce you have selected an accept-able seating location (see pages 14-15), place the car seat on thevehicle seat f

Table of Contents 5-Point Harness ModeWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4IMPORTANT! . . .

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleBuckle the vehicle belt.555-Point Harness Mode3820-40 lbs.

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleFor a manual lap belt system:With the vehicle belt buckled, pushdown on the car seat with your kneeand pull the f

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleFor a lap and shoulder belt system:With the vehicle belt buckled, pushdown on the car seat with your kneeand pull

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleCheck to see if the lap portion of thevehicle lap and shoulder belt systemloosens. Move the car seat from sideto

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleAfter properly tightening the vehiclebelt system, you may notice that your car seat has pushed down and forward o

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleTo install the locking clip:Re-tighten the vehicle lap and shoul-der belt system (see page 40). Holdthe lap and s

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleWhile holding the belts together, tuck the edges of the vehicle beltsunder the arms of the locking clip.Make sure

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleAttach the tether strap hook to thetether anchor.Pull the free end of the tether strap to tighten.Fold or roll th

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleTest your installation of the car seat again, thistime by rocking the car seat forward and back-ward. You should

After installing the car seat in yourvehicle, unfasten the chest clip. Press the button on the crotch strapand remove the shoulder straps.1Securing Yo

Table of Contents 5-Point Harness ModeConverting Modes – 5-Point Harness (20-40 lbs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Installing Your Car Seat in a

Place your child in the car seat. Make sure your child’s lower back is against the car seat. This willallow you to position the car seatrestraint arou

Securing Your ChildWARNINGNEVER dress your child in clothing that interferes with position-ing the crotch strap between your child’s legs. If the crot

Securing Your ChildAdjust the height of the headrest andshoulder straps to your child:Squeeze the headrest release buttonand lift or lower the headres

Securing Your ChildTo tighten the shoulder straps:Pull the attached shoulder strap up to remove slack. Then, pull thefree end of the shoulder stra

Fasten the chest clip. Slide the chestclip up so that it is level with yourchild’s underarm area; or up againstthe adjuster.8Securing Your Child85-Poi

Check to be sure the shoulder strapsare snug against your child. Pull the shoulder straps away from yourchild’s chest. They should not movemore than o

Removing Your ChildUnfasten the chest clip.Press the button on the crotch strapbuckle and remove the shoulder strapsfrom the buckle. Remove your child

Aircraft UseYou can install this car seat in aircraft seats that face forward. Before bringingthe car seat on board:•Notify the airline of your intent

•Machine wash the seat pad, and headrest pad and “wing” support pads incold water and mild detergent. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry on low heat.•To cl

Registering Your Car SeatChild restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You mustregister this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your n

WARNINGProper installation and use depends on you! If you do not followthe instructions in this manual and the labels on the car seat, paying particul

Grow-With-MeTMCar SeatBooster Car Seat Mode(30-80 lbs.)OWNER’S MANUALModel 79711

Thank you for choosing the Fisher-Price®Grow-With-MeTMCar Seat. This car seat can be used in two different modes: 5-Point Harness for a child 20-40 lb

Table of Contents Booster Car Seat ModeWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3IMPORTANT! . .

WARNINGProper installation and use depends on you! If you donot follow the instructions in this manual and the labelson the booster car seat, paying p

NEVER put anything on your vehicle seat (such as a cushion) to raise the car seat. This will create too much slack in thevehicle belt system. In a sud

IMPORTANT!•USE ONLY a vehicle lap and shoulder belt system to restrain your child inthis car seat when used in Booster Car Seat Mode.•The Grow-With-Me

IMPORTANT!•This restraint, when used in Booster Car Seat Mode, is not certified for aircraft use. A booster car seat requires the use of a lap and sho

Registering Your Car SeatChild restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.Send your n

All About Booster Car Seat Mode(30-80 lbs.)The safety features of this Fisher-Price®car seat will reducethe risk of injury to your child in a crash; h

AssemblyIf you have purchased this car seat and will be using it immediately inBooster Car Seat Mode, you will need to: assemble the pads to the head-

NEVER leave an unsecured car seat in your vehicle. If left unsecured, even when not occupied, the car seat could injureother occupants in a sudden sto

Converting Modes Booster Car Seat (30-80 lbs.)Remove Tether StrapRemove “Wing” CushionRemove Harness Shoulder/Lap BeltsHide Crotch StrapBooster Car Se

Press the rod clip down. Slide the harness shoulder straps and tether strapsoff of the rod.Pull the tether strap to remove it from the shell.Remove th

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

What Kind of Vehicle Belt System Do You Have?The illustrations on the next page show vehicle belt systems that can never beused with this car seat in

Explanation –There is no shoulder belt. A lap and shoulder belt system is required to restrain your child in the Booster CarSeat Mode.NEVER USENEVER U

Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car SeatAccident statistics show that children are saferwhen properly restrainedin rear vehicle seating

Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location for Your Car SeatThe rear seating locations are ALWAYS preferred.*You can use the rear, center seating location i

Restraining Your ChildOnce you have selected an accept-able seating location, adjust the vehi-cle seat back to the upright position.Place the car seat

Restraining Your ChildWARNINGNEVER put anything on your vehicle seat (such as a cushion) to raise the car seat. This will create too much slack in the

Restraining Your Child4Locate the shoulder belt positionerthat is on the same side as thevehicle shoulder belt anchor. Fit the vehicle’s shoulder belt

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

AssemblyFrom the front of the car seat, fasten the chest clip.Insert the shoulder straps through the slots in the seat pad and shell.Make sure the sho

AssemblyFit the harness shoulder straps on the rod. DO NOT remove the tetherstrap from the rod.Fit the rod with shoulder straps andtether strap into t

Converting Modes 5-Point Harness (20-40 lbs.)5-Point Harness Mode3520-40 lbs.Add Tether Strap(see page 20, under the Note:)Add 5-Point Harness Shoulde

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleWARNINGALWAYS secure this car seat with your vehicle belt systemexactly as described in this manual. Refer also t

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleOnce you have selected an accept-able seating location (see pages 14-15), place the car seat on thevehicle seat f

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleBuckle the vehicle belt.555-Point Harness Mode3820-40 lbs.

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleFor a manual lap belt system:With the vehicle belt buckled, pushdown on the car seat with your kneeand pull the f

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleFor a lap and shoulder belt system:With the vehicle belt buckled, pushdown on the car seat with your kneeand pull

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleCheck to see if the lap portion of thevehicle lap and shoulder belt systemloosens. Move the car seat from sideto

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleAfter properly tightening the vehiclebelt system, you may notice that your car seat has pushed down and forward o

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

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleTo install the locking clip:Re-tighten the vehicle lap and shoul-der belt system (see page 40). Holdthe lap and s

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleWhile holding the belts together, tuck the edges of the vehicle beltsunder the arms of the locking clip.Make sure

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleAttach the tether strap hook to thetether anchor.Pull the free end of the tether strap to tighten.Fold or roll th

Installing Your Car Seat in a VehicleTest your installation of the car seat again, thistime by rocking the car seat forward and back-ward. You should

After installing the car seat in yourvehicle, unfasten the chest clip. Press the button on the crotch strapand remove the shoulder straps.1Securing Yo

Place your child in the car seat. Make sure your child’s lower back is against the car seat. This willallow you to position the car seatrestraint arou

Securing Your ChildWARNINGNEVER dress your child in clothing that interferes with position-ing the crotch strap between your child’s legs. If the crot

Securing Your ChildAdjust the height of the headrest andshoulder straps to your child:Squeeze the headrest release buttonand lift or lower the headres

Securing Your ChildTo tighten the shoulder straps:Pull the attached shoulder strap up to remove slack. Then, pull thefree end of the shoulder stra

Fasten the chest clip. Slide the chestclip up so that it is level with yourchild’s underarm area; or up againstthe adjuster.8Securing Your Child85-Poi