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To help you get the most out of your Graco Extend2Fit car seat, we’ve put together this Graco Extend2Fit tutorial. On this page you’ll find help with:

• Best Graco Extend2Fit car seat tutorials on YouTube (to learn how to use your Extend2Fit car seat quickly)
• Installation questions
• Common usage questions/problems
  
• Questions on removing car seat parts
  
• Questions on cleaning your Extend2Fit car seat

And (as they say in infomercials) much, much more!

Here are the best YouTube videos we could find to help you learn to use your Graco Extend2Fit car seat:

Babylist has a great video that reviews the Graco Extend2Fit car seat:

Pania Thong has an excellent 24-minute video that shows the features and installation of the Graco Extend2Fit car seat:

Billie Grant has a great tutorial that shows you how to put washed cushions and paddings on the Graco Extend2Fit car seat as well as how to adjust the harness straps:

Installation Questions

How to install the Graco Extend2Fit car seat using LATCH system rear-facing

• To install rear-facing using the LATCH system on the Graco Extend2Fit car seat, please follow the steps below. You may wish to watch this video to see a demonstration.

1. 1

   Attach the top tether hook to the plastic bar on the right side of the car seat (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 2

   Push in on the red buttons on the LATCH connectors and remove them from storage location (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 3

   Ensure the LATCH strap is in the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label).

2. 4

   Recline the car seat by pulling on the handle at the front of the child constraint, so that the car seat is in recline position 1, 2, 3 or 4.

3. 5

   Place the car seat rear-facing in the vehicle’s back seat. Its base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Ensure at least 80% of the base is on the vehicle seat.
   

4. 6

   Squeeze the adjustment handle and pull the extender out to have additional leg room (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual). Use position 2, 3 or 4 of the extender if your child is above 18 kg.

1. 7

   Adjust the seat until the ball is completely in the blue zone in the Level Indicator. Your vehicle must be on level ground when you check the indicator. The ball must completely cover the light blue circle if your child is below 3 months old.
   

2. 8

   Extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length.
   

3. 9

   Connect LATCH connectors to the vehicle’s lower LATCH anchors (please see images below taken from the Instruction Manual). Ensure the strap is not twisted.

1. 10

   Press down firmly at the center of the car seat and tighten the LATCH strap (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual). You may need to tighten through the slit in the pad at the belt path.

1. 11

   Grab the sides of the car seat and slide it side-to-side and front-to-back to test for tightness. The car seat should move less than 2.5 cm.

2. 12

   Check the Level Indicator again to ensure the ball is completely within the blue zone. The ball must completely cover the light blue circle if your child is below 3 months old. Readjust the car seat or place rolled towels under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease if needed.

How to install Graco Extend2Fit car seat rear-facing with seat belt

• To install rear-facing using the seat belt on the Graco Extend2Fit car seat, please follow the steps below. You may wish to watch this video to see a demonstration.

1. 1

   Attach the top tether hook and the LATCH connectors to the plastic bars (please see images below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 2

   Recline the car seat by pulling on the handle at the front of the child constraint, so that the car seat is in recline position 1, 2, 3 or 4.

2. 3

   Place the car seat rear-facing in the vehicle’s back seat. Its base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Ensure at least 80% of the base is on the vehicle seat.
   

3. 4

   Squeeze the adjustment handle and pull the extender out to have additional leg room (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual). Use position 2, 3 or 4 of the extender if your child is above 18 kg.

1. 5

   Adjust the seat until the ball is completely in the blue zone in the Level Indicator. Your vehicle must be on level ground when you check the indicator. The ball must completely cover the light blue circle if your child is below 3 months old.
   

2. 6

   Route the vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path that is marked with a blue label (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 7

   Ensure the strap is not twisted. The vehicle seat belt must be in front of the buckle strap (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 8

   Lock the vehicle seat belt by slowly pulling the shoulder belt all the way out and letting it go. After hearing a clicking sound, slowly pull the belt to ensure it is locked.
   

2. 9

   Press down firmly at the center of the car seat and pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back I the retractor (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 10

   Grab the sides of the car seat and slide it side-to-side and front-to-back to test for tightness. The car seat should move less than 2.5 cm.

2. 11

   Check the Level Indicator again to ensure the ball is completely within the blue zone. The ball must completely cover the light blue circle if your child is below 3 months old. Readjust the car seat or place rolled towels under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease if needed.

How to install Graco Extend2Fit car seat forward-facing

You can install forward-facing using Graco Extend2Fit car seat with either the LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt.

• To install forward-facing using the LATCH strap, please follow the steps below.

1. 1

   Push in on the red buttons on the LATCH connectors and remove them from storage location (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 2

   Ensure the LATCH strap is in the forward-facing belt path (marked with an orange label).

2. 3

   Unhook the top tether strap and lay it in the seat (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 4

   Recline the car seat by pulling on the handle at the front of the child constraint, so that the car seat is in recline position 4, 5 or 6. Children of 10-18 kg must use position 4, while children above 18.1 kg must use position 5 or 6.
   

2. 5

   Place the car seat forward-facing in the vehicle’s back seat. Its base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Ensure at least 80% of the base is on the vehicle seat.
   

3. 6

   Extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length.
   

4. 7

   Connect LATCH connectors to the vehicle’s lower LATCH anchors (please see images below taken from the Instruction Manual). Ensure the strap is not twisted.

1. 8

   Press down firmly at the center of the car seat and tighten the LATCH strap (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 9

   Attach the top tether strap and tighten it (please see images below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 10

   Grab the sides of the car seat and slide it side-to-side and front-to-back to test for tightness. The car seat should move less than 2.5 cm.

• To install forward-facing using the vehicle seat belt, please follow the steps below. You may wish to watch this video to see a demonstration.

1. 1

   Attach the LATCH connectors to the plastic bars (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 2

   Recline the car seat by pulling on the handle at the front of the child constraint, so that the car seat is in recline position 4, 5 or 6. Children of 10-18 kg must use position 4, while children above 18.1 kg must use position 5 or 6.

2. 3

   Unhook top tether and lay it in the seat (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 4

   Place the car seat forward-facing in the vehicle’s back seat. Its base should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. Ensure at least 80% of the base is on the vehicle seat.

2. 5

   Route the vehicle seat belt through the forward-facing belt path that is marked with an orange label (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual). Buckle the seat belt. Ensure that it is not twisted.

1. 6

   Lock the vehicle seat belt by slowly pulling the shoulder belt all the way out and letting it go. After hearing a clicking sound, slowly pull the belt to ensure it is locked.
   

2. 7

   Press down firmly at the center of the car seat and pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 8

   Attach the top tether strap and tighten it (please see images below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 9

   Grab the sides of the car seat and slide it side-to-side and front-to-back to test for tightness. The car seat should move less than 2.5 cm.

Why can’t you use both LATCH strap and seat belt for Graco baby Extend2Fit car seat?

The Graco Extend2Fit car seat is designed to withstand crash forces in specific ways, such as with the LATCH strap only or with the seat belt only. When both the LATCH strap and seat belt are placed through the same belt path, crash forces could be exerted on the car seat shell from different angles, thus causing breakage. Therefore, both the LATCH strap and seat belt should not be used at the same time.

How should a Graco Extend2Fit car seat sit?

The base of the Graco Extend2Fit car seat should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat. There should be at least 80% of the base on the vehicle seat.

Common Usage Questions & Problems Related to Graco Extend2Fit Car Seat

What is the height limit on Graco Extend2Fit car seat?

The height limit for forward-facing on the Graco Extend2Fit car seat is 125 cm. When in the booster mode, the height limit is 145 cm.

What is the maximum height for Graco Extend2Fit car seat rear-facing?

There is no height limit for rear-facing on the Graco Extend2Fit car seat as long as your child is below 22.5 kg (50 lb).

How long can you rear face in Graco Extend2Fit car seat?

Your child can rear face in the Graco Extend2Fit car seat until he/she weights more than 22.5 kg (50 lb).

When to adjust to forward-facing in Graco Extend2Fit car seat

To adjust to forward-facing using a Graco Extend2Fit car seat, your child must be 10-30 kg. Please note that your child can be forward-facing only if he/she can sit upright unassisted.

How to tighten Graco Extend2Fit car seat when it moves around?

• When installing using the LATCH strap, please press down firmly at the center of the car seat and tighten the strap. You may watch this video for a demonstration.
• When installing using the vehicle seat belt, please press down firmly at the center of the car seat and pull on the shoulder belt to tighten while feeding the slack back in the retractor. You may watch this video for a demonstration.

When does a Graco Extend2Fit car seat need to be replaced in an accident? 

Please replace your Graco Extend2Fit car seat after an accident. Even a minor crash can cause unseen damage to the car seat. Using the car seat again may result in injury or death.

How to adjust/extend the crotch strap or buckle belt on the Graco Extend2Fit car seat

• To adjust/extend the crotch strap or buckle belt on the Graco Extend2Fit car seat, please follow the steps below. The images below are taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 1

   Recline the car seat and find the metal retainer under the car seat shell.

1. 2

   Rotate the metal retainer and insert it up through the shell and pad.

2. 3

   Pull the crotch buckle out from the top of the car seat.

1. 4

   Insert the metal retainer in the new slot. Pull the metal retainer through from the underneath of the car seat.

1. 5

   Pull on the crotch strap to ensure it is secured.

How to adjust shoulder straps on Graco Extend2Fit car seat

• To loosen the straps of the Graco Extend2Fit car seat, lift up the harness release lever and pull out on the straps above the chest clip simultaneously (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual). You may wish to watch this video for a demonstration.

• To tighten the straps, pull the harness adjustment strap (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual). You may wish to watch this video for a demonstration.

When to extend legs on Graco Extend2Fit car seat

You may extend the leg room according to the need of your child by squeezing the adjustment handle and pulling out the extender. If your child is above 18 kg, please use position 2, 3 or 4 (kindly see the image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

How to move up the shoulder straps in Graco Extend2Fit car seat

To move up the shoulder straps in the Graco Extend2Fit car seat, please squeeze the adjustment handle and move the headrest up. You may watch this video for a demonstration.

How to untwist Graco Extend2Fit car seat strap

You may watch this video and this video for tips and a demonstration on how to untwist the Graco Extend2Fit car seat strap.

When to buy booster for Graco Extend2Fit car seat

You will need to buy booster for the Graco Extend2Fit car seat when your child is above 30 kg and 125 cm.

Which recline setting do I use on a Graco Extend2Fit car seat?

On a Graco Extend2Fit car seat, please adjust the car seat to be in recline position 1, 2, 3 or 4 for rear-facing, or in recline position 4, 5 or 6 for forward-facing. For booster use, the car seat should be in recline position 6.

Can Graco Extend2Fit car seat connect to Graco stroller?

To connect a Graco car seat to stroller, you may consider models that have the Click Connect technology such as the Graco SnugRide SnugLock Extend2Fit 35 car seat.

Questions on Removing Graco Extend2Fit Car Seat Parts

When to remove body support or paddling from Graco Extend2Fit car seat

You may remove the body support or paddling from the Graco Extend2Fit car seat when your baby no longer needs it. If your baby’s shoulders are above the lowest harness setting without the body support, you may remove it.

Can you remove cushions from a Graco Extend2Fit car seat?

You can remove the cushions or body support from the Graco Extend2Fit car seat when your baby’s shoulders are above the lowest harness setting.

How to remove cup holder from Graco Extend2Fit car seat

To remove the cup holders from the Graco Extend2Fit car seat, please push the bottom of the holder upwards.

How to remove LATCH strap on Graco Extend2Fit car seat

To remove the LATCH strap on the Graco Extend2Fit car seat, please push in on the red buttons on the connectors and pull them off. The image below is taken from the Instruction Manual.

Questions on Cleaning Graco Extend2Fit Car Seat

How to wash a Graco Extend2Fit car seat and take off covers

Below are some great tutorials that show you how to:

Clean the harness straps and LATCH straps

Clean the buckle

Remove and replace the car seat cover

Please see below for some detailed step-by-step instructions to wash different parts of the Graco Extend2Fit car seat:

• Surface wash the harness straps and LATCH straps with mild soap and damp cloth only.

• Surface wash the harness straps and LATCH straps with mild soap and damp cloth only.

• Clean plastic pieces such as cup holders and car seat handles using a microfiber cloth and a spray of water or mild soap.

• Clean the crotch buckle by following the steps below.

1. 1

   Recline the car seat and find the metal retainer. Rotate the metal retainer up through the shell and pad (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 2

   Pull out the buckle from the front.

2. 3

   Place the buckle in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

• Do not immerse the straps in water as doing so can weaken them.
• Do not use soaps, household detergents or lubricants.

1. 4

   Press the red button several times.

2. 5

   Shake out excess water and allow to air dry (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

1. 6

   Place the buckle back to the car seat. Pull on it to ensure it is secured.

1. 6

   Place the buckle back to the car seat. Pull on it to ensure it is secured.

• Clean the covers of the seat pad, rear pad, front pad and head support with a damp sponge using mild soap and water. If needed, you may remove them and machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry. Do not use bleach. To remove each cover, please follow the steps below.

Seat pad (please refer to images taken from the Instruction Manual):

1. 1

   Loosen the harness straps and extend the headrest to its tallest position.

2. 2

   Unbuckle the chest clip and the buckle strap.

1. 3

   Remove the belt straps from the splitter plate at the back of the car seat. Pull the straps through the front of the pad.

1. 4

   Undo the elastic straps at the back of the seat as well as at the sides of the seat.

1. 5

   Remove the cover from the shell.
   

2. 6

   When putting the cover back on, ensure to rethread the harness straps over the metal bar. The straps must not be twisted.

Rear pad (please refer to image taken from the Instruction Manual):

Undo the elastic loops and remove the rear pad.

1. 1

   Undo the elastic loops found on top of the front pad.

2. 2

   Undo the pins by pulling the pad away from the seat.

Head support (please refer to images taken from the Instruction Manual):

1. 3

   Undo the elastic loop found underneath the head support cover. Pull the tab out from behind the head support.

1. 4

   Undo the elastic loops on the sides of the head support.

1. 5

   Remove the cover from the head support.

Where do the hooks latch on Graco Extend2Fit car seat cover?

On the Graco Extend2Fit car seat cover, the hooks latch on the head support cover as well as on the sides of the headrest. The hooks also latch on the rear and front pads.

How to unhook the bottom of Graco Extend2Fit car seat cover 

To unhook the bottom of the Graco Extend2Fit car seat cover, please undo the elastic straps from the sides of the car seat (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

You may also watch this video for a demonstration.

How to take cover off Graco Extend2Fit car seat and put the cover back on after washing

You may watch this video to see a demonstration on taking the cover off the Graco Extend2Fit car seat and put it back on.

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