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9.0 Care and Maintenance
• CONTINUOUS USE OF CAR SEAT MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE SEAT. Use a car seat mat,
towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery.
• METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS: clean with mild soap
and cool water. NO BLEACH OR DETERGENTS.
• HARNESS STRAPS AND LATCH STRAPS: spot
clean or replace. Do not immerse the straps in water.
Doing so may weaken the straps.
• BUCKLE AND HARNESS ADJUSTER: clean with
a damp cloth.
• NEVER LUBRICATE THE BUCKLE. If buckle or
harness adjuster sticks or will not remain tight, check
for foreign objects such as food, dirt, etc. Remove
objects with tweezers and/or clean with a cotton
swab. If you cannot get the harness to remain tight
with the buckle securely locked, do not use this car
seat. Call Graco at 1-800-345-4109 to purchase a
replacement harness or buckle.
• SEAT COVER: clean with a damp sponge using
mild soap and cool water. If necessary, cover may
be removed for cleaning (see next page).