How to Adjust Straps on Graco My Ride 65

To help you get the most out of your Graco My Ride 65 car seat, we've put together this My Ride 65 tutorial page. On this page you'll find help with:

Graco My Ride 65 car seat tutorials on YouTube (to learn how to use your My Ride 65 car seat quickly)
Installation questions
Common usage questions/problems
Questions on cleaning your My Ride 65 car seat

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

Graco My Ride 65 Car Seat Tutorial YouTube

Here are the best YouTube videos we could find to help you learn to use your Graco My Ride 65 car seat:

Gears & Gadgets provides a video to show an unboxing and installation of the Graco My Ride 65 car seat:

Maddie's Daddy provides a series of excellent videos that show you how to:

Clean the Graco My Ride 65 car seat

Prepare your Graco My Ride 65 car seat for installation

Installation Questions

How to install Graco My Ride 65 forward-facing

You can install forward-facing using Graco My Ride 65 car seat with either the LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt. You may wish to refer to this video to see a demonstration.

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

1
Ensure the LATCH strap is in the forward-facing belt path (marked with an orange label).
2
Flip the recline feet out (please see images below taken from the Instruction Manual).

3
Remove the LATCH hooks and top tether straps from the storage location (please see images below taken from the Instruction Manual).

4
Unhook the tether and lay it in the seat (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

5
Extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length.
6
Place the car seat forward-facing in the vehicle's back seat. Its bottom should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
7
Connect LATCH hooks to the vehicle's lower LATCH anchors (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual). Ensure the strap is not twisted.

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).

9
Attach the top tether strap and tighten it (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

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

1
Store the LATCH strap.
2
Flip the recline feet out and adjust the child restraint to upright position (please see images below taken from the Instruction Manual).

3
Remove the top tether strap from the storage location and lay it in the seat (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

4
Place the car seat forward-facing in the vehicle's back seat. Its bottom should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
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.

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.
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).

8
Attach the top tether strap and tighten it (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

How to install Graco My Ride 65 rear-facing

You can install Graco My Ride 65 car seat rear-facing with either the LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt.

To install rear-facing using the LATCH strap, please follow the steps below. You may wish to refer to this video to see a demonstration.

1
Flip the recline feet out and recline the car seat (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

2
Attach the top tether hook to the plastic bar on either side of the car seat (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

3
Remove the LATCH straps from storage location (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

4
Ensure the LATCH strap is in the rear-facing belt path (marked with a blue label)
5
Extend the LATCH strap to its maximum length.
6
Place the car seat rear-facing in the vehicle's back seat. Its bottom should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
7
Adjust the seat until the ball is completely in the blue zone in the Level Indicator. The ball must be entirely in the light blue circle if your child is below 3 months old. Your vehicle must be on level ground when you check the indicator. Place rolled towels under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease if needed.
8
Connect LATCH hooks to the vehicle's lower LATCH anchors (please see images below taken from the Instruction Manual). Ensure the strap is not twisted.

9
Press down firmly at the center of the car seat and tighten the LATCH strap (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

10
Check the Level Indicator again to ensure the ball is completely within the blue zone. The ball must be entirely in 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.

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

1
Store the LATCH strap.
2
Flip the recline feet out and recline the car seat (please see images below taken from the Instruction Manual).

3
Place the car seat rear-facing in the vehicle's back seat. Its bottom should sit as flat as possible on the vehicle seat.
4
Adjust the seat until the ball is completely in the blue zone in the Level Indicator. The ball must be entirely in the light blue circle if your child is below 3 months old. Your vehicle must be on level ground when you check the indicator. Place rolled towels under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease if needed.
5
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). Buckle the seat belt. Ensure that it is not twisted.

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.
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).

8
Check the Level Indicator again to ensure the ball is completely within the blue zone. Readjust the car seat or place rolled towels under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease if needed.

Common Usage Questions & Problems Related to Graco My Ride 65 Car Seat

How to adjust straps on Graco My Ride 65

To loosen the straps of the Graco My Ride 65 car seat, press the metal button and pull out on the straps above the chest clip simultaneously (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

To tighten the straps, pull the harness adjustment strap (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

How do I know if my Graco My Ride 65 convertible car seat is installed correctly?

Please go through the checklist below to ensure correct installation of your Graco My Ride 65 car seat (please refer to images below taken from the Instruction Manual):

1
The car seat does not move more than 1 inch at the belt path when you grab the car seat and slide it side to side and front to back.

2
The chest clip is even with your child's armpits.

3
You are unable to pinch the harness straps at your child's shoulders.

If you are installing forward-facing, please ensure the harness straps are at or just above your child's shoulders.

If you are installing rear-facing, please ensure the harness straps are at or just below your child's shoulders. Also, please check the Level Indicator and ensure that the ball is entirely in the blue zone. The ball must be entirely in the light blue circle if your child is below 3 months old. Your vehicle must be on level ground when you check the indicator.

Where is the serial number on Graco My Ride 65?

You can find the serial number or model number of your Graco My Ride 65 on the sticker found on the back side of the car seat.

Where to find expiration date on Graco My Ride 65

To find out the expiration date of your Graco My Ride 65 car seat, please look for the date of manufacture on the label on the back of the car seat. The car seat expires 7 years after that date.

Where can you find recall information for the Graco My Ride 65 convertible car seat?

You may find the recall information for the Craco My Ride 65 car seat on the Graco official website.

Graco My Ride 65 when to remove infant insert

You may remove the infant insert when your baby no longer needs it. If your baby's shoulders are above the lowest harness setting without the infant insert, you may remove it.

Questions on Cleaning Graco My Ride 65 Car Seat

How to clean Graco My Ride 65 and remove the cover for cleaning

Below are some detailed step-by-step instructions to clean different parts of the Graco My Ride 65 car seat. You may wish to watch this video for a comprehensive demonstration on cleaning the car seat:

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

Do not immerse the straps in water as doing so can weaken them.

Clean metal and plastic pieces such as cupholders and car seat handles using a microfiber cloth and a spray of cool water or mild soap.

Clean the crotch buckle by following the steps below.

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).

2
Pull out the buckle from the front.
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.

4
Press the red button several times.
5
Shake out excess water and allow to air dry (please see image below taken from the Instruction Manual).

6
Place the buckle back to the car seat. Pull on it to ensure it is secured.

Clean the cover of the seat pad with a damp sponge using mild soap and water. If needed, you may remove it and clean it according to the washing instructions on the seat pad car tag. To remove the cover, please follow the steps below (kindly refer to images taken from the Instruction Manual).

1
Unhook the seat pad from around the child restraint shell.
2
Pull the 2-button clips out of the lower front edge of the child restraint shell.

2
Pull the seat pad from around the cupholders.

How do you put the seat pad cover of the Graco My Ride 65 car seat back on?

To put the seat pad cover of the Graco My Ride 65 car seat back on, please wrap it around the edges of the seat. Then, tuck the cover around the cupholders on both sides of the car seat. You may wish to watch this video for a demonstration.

How to Adjust Straps on Graco My Ride 65

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