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Sonus
Child Restraint System
Owner's Manual
Keep for future use.
See back cover to remove Owner's Manual.
Rear-facing*
2.3 to 18 kg
(5 to 40 lbs)
48 to 102 cm
(19 to 40 in.)
Forward-facing*
10 to 22.6 kg
(22 to 50 lbs)
71 to 127 cm
(28 to 50 in.)
At least 2 years old
* See inside cover for complete requirements.
Para instrucciones en Español,
llamar al: 1-800-233-5921
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death, read this owner's manual prior
to installing and using this child restraint.
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- Page 1 Sonus Child Restraint System Owner’s Manual Keep for future use. See back cover to remove Owner’s Manual. Rear-facing* 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lbs) 48 to 102 cm (19 to 40 in.) Forward-facing* 10 to 22.6 kg (22 to 50 lbs) 71 to 127 cm (28 to 50 in.)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents More children are killed every year as passengers in car crashes than by any other type of injury. To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, read this owner’s Important Information manual and your vehicle owner’s manual before installing and using this Premature Infant Use ..........2 child restraint. -
Page 3: Premature Infant Use
WARNING PREMATURE INFANT USE Before using this child restraint for preterm or low birth Air Bag Warnings weight infants you must read and follow the guidelines in • DO NOT use this child restraint in the front seat of a this section. -
Page 4: Warnings
WARNING WARNING General Warnings Location Warnings – continued Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use • Failure to follow installation instructions can result in • ONLY use this child restraint on vehicle seats with the child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden backs that lock into place. -
Page 5: Latch Warnings
WARNING WARNING Forward-facing Only Warnings – continued LATCH Warnings • DO NOT use the lowest set of harness slots Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use forward-facing. The harness will not properly restrain • The LATCH system is intended to be used ONLY the child during a crash. -
Page 6: Safe Practices
WARNING WARNING Tether Strap Warnings Additional Warnings– cont. • In cold weather, DO NOT dress the child in bulky Forward-facing Use Only clothing like snowsuits if the child is riding in a child • To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST tightly roll restraint. -
Page 7: Recall Information For U.s. Customers
Recall Information for U.S. Customers Symbol Legend Airbag Symbol – Alerts you to important • Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. information about airbag safety. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: LATCH Symbol –... -
Page 8: Visual Glossary
Visual Glossary Visual Glossary Your vehicle components may be significantly different than pictured. Consult your owner’s manual to help you identify Front Seat Lap and Shoulder Belts your vehicle components. Headrests Must be in the lowest Fold-down Armrest position where the child Consult your vehicle’s owners manual. -
Page 9: Child Restraint Features
Child Restraint Features Child Restraint Features Description Front Seat Pad Head Pillow Harness Straps Chest Clip Buckle Crotch Strap Harness Release Button Harness Adjust Strap Buckle Tongue Holder* Cup Holder* Tether Strap and Hook (Shown fastened to storage clip) Harness Straps Splitter Plate Back Recline Stand... -
Page 10: Rear-Facing Use
Using the Child Restraint Rear-facing Installation Checklist Rear-facing 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat. • Recline stand is flipped to the recline position Child Requirements: (page 38). • Install with Lower Anchor Connector Assembly • Weight: 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lbs) (page 18) or vehicle seat belt (page 22). - Page 11 Rear-facing Installation with WARNING Lower Anchor Connectors NEVER turn a child restraint LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint to your forward-facing with a child vehicle seat. It is to be used in place of your vehicle’s seat who weighs less than 10 kg (22 lbs).
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Page 12: Rear-Facing Installation With Lower Anchor Connectors
Rear-facing Installation with Rear-facing Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors Lower Anchor Connectors WARNING DO NOT use the two upper harness slots rear-facing. The harness may not properly restrain the child during a crash. Make sure the harness straps are in one of the three lower strap slots The harness straps MUST... -
Page 13: Rear-Facing Installation With Seat Belt
Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt WARNING WARNING NEVER turn a child restraint DO NOT use the two upper harness slots rear-facing. The forward-facing with a child who harness may not properly restrain the child during a crash. weighs less than 10 kg (22 lbs). - Page 14 Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt Install Locking Clip (not included), if necessary. Locking Clip If your vehicle was built prior installed properly to model year 1996, and has a lap/shoulder belt that is equipped with an emergency locking retractor (ELR) AND 13 mm sliding latch plate, you...
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Page 15: Forward-Facing Use
Using the Child Restraint Forward-facing Installation Checklist Forward-facing 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat. • Recline stand is flipped to the upright position Child Requirements: (page 38). • Weight: 10 to 22.6 kg (22 to 50 lbs) • Install with Lower Anchor Connector Assembly •... -
Page 16: Forward-Facing Installation With
Forward-facing Installation with Forward-facing Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors Lower Anchor Connectors LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint to your WARNING vehicle seat. It is to be used in place of your vehicle’s seat belts and can be used in vehicles with LATCH anchors. DO NOT use the three lower harness slots forward-facing. - Page 17 Forward-facing Installation with Know Your Lower Anchor Lower Anchor Connectors Connector Assembly WARNING The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your child restraint will be one of the two types below. • Failure to follow these instructions could result in SecureRight Quick Connector serious injury to your child or other vehicle occupants.
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Page 18: Forward-Facing Installation With Seat Belt
Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt WARNING Lap Belt Only Lap & Shoulder Belt DO NOT use the three lower harness slots forward-facing. The harness may not properly restrain the child in the event of a crash. Make sure that the harness Fasten the vehicle seat belt as shown depending on straps are in one of the three... - Page 19 Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt WARNING • Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury to your child or other vehicle occupants. • The tether strap is for forward-facing use only. Connect the tether hook to the vehicle tether anchor...
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Page 20: General Information
General Information Positioning the Harness Strap To change the harness strap U.S. Customers Forward-facing ONLY position, loosen the ONLY: Top Two Harness shoulder harness as Rear-facing and Positions shown on page 41, Forward-facing step 2. Slide the This set of harness harness strap off the slots can be for either splitter plate... -
Page 21: Adjusting The Recline Stand
Securing the Child in the Child Restraint Make sure Harness Adjust Strap is routed over the Harness Strap Place baby in the child restraint. The baby’s back and bottom should be flat against the restraint. If there is a gap, the baby will not be comfortable. Adjusting the Recline Stand Lift the child restraint and flip the recline stand... -
Page 22: Adjusting The Crotch Strap
Adjusting the Crotch Strap Adjusting the Harness Strap This Child Restraint Has Two Crotch Strap Positions To reposition the crotch strap, first turn the child restraint upside down. Turn the crotch strap harness anchor sideways and push it through the slot in the bottom of the seat shell To tighten the harness straps, pull on the long harness Reposition the harness anchor into the other slot. -
Page 23: Removing The Child From The Child Restraint
Removing the Child from the Child WARNING Restraint • To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST tightly roll or fold excess tether strap and secure with the strap/rubber band. • Attach the tether hook to the storage clip when not in use. -
Page 24: Removing The Lower Anchor Connectors
Removing the Lower Anchor Removing the Lower Anchor Connectors Connectors Using your full weight, push the child When the Lower anchor restraint into the vehicle connector assembly is seat while loosening not in use you MUST the adjuster. attach the hooks the bottom of the child restraint. -
Page 25: Securing Your Child Restraint In Aircraft
Securing Your Child Restraint in Installing Child Restraint Aircraft Rear-facing in Aircraft The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that you secure your child for air travel in an appropriate child restraint based on your child’s weight and size. Turbulence can happen with little or no warning. When turbulence occurs, the safest place for your child is in a properly installed child restraint, not in an adult’s lap or on the aircraft seat with its seat belt. -
Page 26: Installing Child Restraint Rear-Facing In Aircraft
Installing Child Restraint Installing Child Restraint Rear-facing in Aircraft Forward-facing in Aircraft IMPORTANT: Before installing the child restraint, make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position. Aircraft Seat Belt The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Route Adjust the child restraint to its upright position (page 38), the excess seat belt strap back through the rear-facing... -
Page 27: Installing Child Restraint Forward-Facing In Aircraft
Installing Child Restraint Forward- Care and Cleaning facing in Aircraft • DO NOT lubricate or immerse in water the LATCH connectors, the buckle, or any other part of this child restraint, unless rinsing is permitted, as stated on the back of the buckle for your restraint. -
Page 28: Replacement Parts
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON Lower Anchor Crotch Strap THIS PRODUCT IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED. EVENFLO Connector SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, Assembly CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES... - Page 29 After thoroughly reading and following these instructions, use the plastic lanyard to store the instructions on either side of the child restraint. You may also store the instructions behind the seat pad. • www.evenflo.com • USA: 1-800-233-5921 8 AM – 5 PM E.T. •...