5 about the life and condition of this safety seat – Graco 13785-7-00 User Manual

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3.5 About the Life and Condition of this Safety Seat

REPLACE THE SAFETY SEAT AND BASE after an accident of any

kind. An accident can cause damage to the safety seat and base that you

cannot see.

EVEN IF THE SAFETY SEAT AND BASE are not involved in an

accident, stop using both and throw them away six years after the date

of manufacture. The date of manufacture can be found on the serial label

located on the underside of the safety seat or base.

DO NOT MODIFY your safety seat or base or use any accessories or

parts supplied by other manufacturers. Only make adjustments to the

safety seat or base as recommended in these instructions.

NEVER USE THE SAFETY SEAT OR BASE if it has damaged or

missing parts. Do not use a cut, frayed or damaged safety seat harness

or vehicle seat belt.

NEVER give this safety seat or base to someone else without also

giving them this manual.

NEVER USE A SECOND-HAND SEAT OR BASE.