01 Quick answers
Get the installation checked
The owner's manual covers each mode, whether to use the lower anchors (LATCH) or the vehicle belt, and the height and weight limits that apply. Read the section for the mode you're using, and read your vehicle's owner's manual section on child restraints too.
- Find the model number and manufacture date on the seat label.
- Download the matching manual from Graco if the stored copy is missing.
- Follow the installation steps for your child's current mode.
- Check the seat moves less than one inch side to side at the belt path.
- Have it checked by a certified child passenger safety technician if you can.
Limits in this page are deliberately left out. Always use the numbers in the manual for your seat's manufacture date.
Expiration and cleaning
Car seats expire. The 4Ever DLX has a long useful life, and the date is printed on the seat label. Clean the cover and pads following the washing instructions on the tags. Harness straps should only be surface cleaned, never machine washed or bleached, because that can weaken the webbing.
02 Finding the model number
The label is on the side or back of the seat shell. It shows the model number and date of manufacture. The manual itself is stored in a compartment on the seat.
03 Specifications
| Modes | Rear-facing harness, forward-facing harness, highback booster, backless booster |
| Installation | Lower anchors or vehicle belt, mode dependent |
Specifications can vary by region and production year. The rating label on the product is the final word.
04 What's in the Graco manual
The official owner's manual is organized into these main sections. Use them to find the right page once you open the PDF.
- 01Warnings
- 02Features
- 03Registration
- 04Choosing a mode
- 05Rear-facing installation
- 06Forward-facing installation
- 07Booster use
- 08Care and cleaning
- 09Warranty
05 Owner questions
Should I replace the seat after a car accident?
Follow Graco's crash replacement policy in the manual. Many manufacturers require replacement after any moderate or severe crash.
Where can I get a car seat checked?
Certified child passenger safety technicians offer checks, often free. In the US, NHTSA and Safe Kids Worldwide list inspection locations.