Graco 7421 - Manual (Page 24)

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1. Warnings to Parents and Other Users
DO NOT install or use this safety seat until you read and understand the
instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner’s manual. DO NOT let
others install or use the safety seat unless they understand how to use it.
Failure to properly use this safety seat increases the risk of serious injury or
death in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Your child’s safety depends on you
installing and using this safety seat correctly.
Your child’s safety depends on:
1. Choosing a suitable location in your vehicle. Some seating positions, such
as those equipped with air bags, may not be safe locations for this safety seat.
2. Inserting the harness straps in the proper slots for your child.
3. Properly securing your child in the safety seat.
4. Placing safety seat/base in a rear-facing position.
5. Properly routing the vehicle seat belt.
6. Properly reclining the safety seat.
7. Properly securing the safety seat in the vehicle using a seat belt designed
to restrain a safety seat. Many seat belts are NOT safe to use with safety seats,
even though they can easily be threaded through the safety seat!