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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 manual and your vehicle owner’s manual before installing and using this child restraint. Using a child restraint makes a big difference.
Public Notice for Canadian Customers ......17 Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage ........17 Child Restraint Features ..........18 Using the Nurture Handle ........... 20 Proper Installation WITH the Base Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly System ........23 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt ................
To use this child restraint properly, children MUST meet the size and age requirements below. In addition, Evenflo recommends consulting with your child’s physician before allowing your child to transition from a rear-facing to forward-facing child restraint.
Preterm and low-birth weight infants are at additional risk of breathing difficulties and heart problems when placed in a child restraint. Evenflo requires that the evaluation recommended by the AAP be conducted for all infants born earlier than 37 weeks and all newborn infants who...
• DO NOT attach additional padding, toys or other devices not made by Evenflo, or described in these instructions, to the child restraint. Items not tested with the child restraint could injure the child. • Be sure that the handle is firmly locked in Position 2 (Carry) before lifting the child restraint (see pages 20-21).
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WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Airbag Warning WARNING / MISE EN GARDE DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front seat with air bag. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
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DO NOT use this child restraint. Consult vehicle owner’s manual, try a different seating location or call Evenflo at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S), or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada). • VEHICLE TYPES IN WHICH THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN NOT BE USED: - This child restraint is not to be used in vehicles that do not have vehicle seat belts or UAS lower anchorages.
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DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur. Seat Belt Warnings • ALWAYS read your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what vehicle belts and retractors are used in your vehicle belt. The vehicle Retractor belt MUST lock and MUST NOT loosen after the seat belt is tightened.
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WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Seat Belt Warnings (cont.) • DO NOT use with lap/shoulder belts with two retractors. If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened correctly, the child restraint may not protect the child in a crash.
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WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Seat Belt Warnings (cont.) If you have any of these types of vehicle belt systems listed, these are SAFE to use to install your child restraint in the vehicle. Review vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions on child restraint installation.
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WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. LATCH/UAS Warnings What is LATCH? LATCH is an acronym for (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) and refers to a pair of fixed Lower Anchors (or bars) and a Top Tether anchor that are built into your vehicle, in vehicles built after September 1, 2002.
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WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. LATCH/UAS Warnings (cont.) • In addition to these instructions, read and follow your vehicle owner’s manual regarding installation of the child restraint and LATCH. If there is a discrepancy, follow your vehicle owner’s manual. •...
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WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. USAGE Warnings WARNING Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle. • In hot or sunny weather, ALWAYS check the areas of the child restraint that may contact your child (e.g., buckle, buckle tongues, etc.) for hot areas before placing him/her into the child restraint.
Safe Practices • Everyone rides buckled up or the vehicle does not Make no exceptions for adults or children. If someone unbuckles, stop the vehicle. Being firm and consistent from the start will mean fewer discipline problems as children get older.
• For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Please fill this card out using blue or black ink Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and mail it NOW, (or register online at: www.evenflo.com/registercarseat) (TTY:1-800-424-9153), or go to: while you are thinking about it. http://www.NHTSA.gov The card is already addressed and we've paid the postage.
The information you provide must be complete. Evenflo Company, Inc. Or register online at www.evenflo.com/registercarseatcanada. ATTENTION : Cette carte pourait être importante à la sécurité de votre enfant. Veuillez remplir cette carte à l’encre bleue ou noire et la poster afin de pouvoir être contacté...
Using the Nurture Handle To change handle positions, squeeze both Handle Releases and rotate the handle to the desired position until it locks into place. Position 2* Position 3* Position 1 Position 4 Position 5* Handle Release *IMPORTANT: NEVER use Positions 2, 3 or 5 when traveling in a vehicle.
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Using the Nurture Handle IMPORTANT: Always secure the child in the carrier. Refer to “Securing the Child in the Carrier” on page 36. Position 1 (Travel - U.S. and Canada) This position can be used while traveling in a vehicle.
Lower anchor connector assembly/ Vehicle Seat Belt IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above, they MUST discontinue use of this child restraint. To make installation easier, watch the installation video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com.
Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly System DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur. • This lower anchor connector assembly system is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may result from misuse.
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Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly System (cont.) Before you begin, be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. Place the base on the vehicle seat. Route the lower anchor connector strap and hook through the lower anchor connector strap openings. Refer to your owner’s manual to locate the lower anchor bars on your vehicle seat.
Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur. • The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the convenience base. Check by lifting up on the carrier. • NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing position.
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Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt (cont.) Pull the shoulder belt tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt and, at the same time, push down on the base using your full weight. Check to be sure the base is secured in the vehicle seat.
Placing the Carrier in the Base Secure the infant restraint to the base by placing the front of the seat under the hook and snapping seat into place. The carrier MUST locked firmly into the base. Check by lifting up on the carrier handle or the front of the carrier to make sure it’s locked in...
Placing the Carrier in the Base (cont.) Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle until it locks into place. ALWAYS place the handle in one of the following positions when traveling in a vehicle: • U.S. - Positions 1 or 4 •...
Installation Checklist DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur. Child’s head MUST be at least 2.5cm (1 in.) below the top of the carrier. 1. Secure the convenience base to the vehicle seat. Convenience base is securely installed with lower anchor connector assembly system (shown) (p.
Vehicle Seat Belt Path IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above, they MUST discontinue use of this child restraint. To make installation easier, watch the installation video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com.
Installing the Carrier Without the Convenience Base After securing the infant, place the restraint into your vehicle. Adjust the restraint so that the level line is level with the ground. Note: Generally, the center rear seating position is the safest. This infant restraint MUST face the rear of the vehicle.
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Installing the Carrier Without the Convenience Base (cont.) LAP BELT Route ONLY lap portion of the vehicle seat belt through the belt slots on the carrier. LAP AND SHOULDER BELT In vehicles with a lap and shoulder belt, DO NOT route the shoulder belt through the belt...
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Installing the Carrier Without the Convenience Base (cont.) Push down on the bottom of the seat using your full weight. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing position. • DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the vehicle belt path.
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Installing the Carrier Without the Convenience Base (cont.) If the level line is not level to the ground, use a tightly rolled towel or small blanket beneath the front edge of the child restraint. You need to provide enough recline for an infant’s head to lie back comfortably.
Installation Checklist Installation Checklist WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Child’s head MUST be at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the carrier. 1. Place the child in the carrier. The child’s back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the carrier.
Securing the Child in the Carrier Place the baby in the carrier. Baby’s bottom and back should be flat against the seat. If there is a gap, baby will not be comfortable. Slide each harness strap over the child’s shoulders. Facing the front of the buckle, place the left buckle tongue on top of the right buckle tongue.
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Securing the Child in the Carrier (cont.) The harness straps must be Align the two sides of the snug against the child. A chest clip and snap them snug strap should not allow together. The chest clip any slack. It lies in a relatively must be positioned at straight line without sagging.
Removing the Child from the Carrier Press the red buckle release and remove the buckle tongues. Push the release button and pull the chest clip apart. To loosen the harness straps, squeeze the harness adjusters while pulling on the straps from the front of the seat.
Changing the Harness Position As your child grows, you will need to change the harness strap position so that the harness straps are routed through the slots closest to the child’s shoulders. The shoulder harness straps should ALWAYS be as close as possible to, but NEVER above, the child’s shoulders.
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Changing the Harness Position (cont.) Choose the appropriate slots for the new harness position. Push the harness anchor, buckle tongue, harness strap, and chest clip through to the front of the child restraint. Repeat for the other harness strap. Note: Harness strap should start at or below the child’s shoulders.
Changing the Crotch Strap Position As your child grows, you will need to change the crotch strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your child. The crotch strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to, NEVER under, the child’s bottom.
Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly System The lower anchor connector assembly system that comes with your child restraint will be one of the two types below. Tilt and slide the adjuster Press the adjuster release to loosen the lower anchor button to loosen lower connector assembly.
Using the Locking Clip To watch a video about installing a locking clip, go to www.evenflo.com. Install Locking Clip, if necessary. If your vehicle was built prior to model Locking Clip installed properly. year 1996, and has a lap/shoulder belt...
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Using the Locking Clip (cont.) Push down on the base while pulling the shoulder belt tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion of the belt. Hold the lap and shoulder belts together just behind the free sliding buckle tongue and unbuckle the seat belt.
Using as an Infant Carrier Secure the child in the carrier by following “Securing the Child in the Carrier” on page 36. Position 5 To use as a stand: Squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to Position 5 (Stand) until it locks into place and the carrier rests on a level surface.
DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur. • NEVER place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other high surfaces. The child’s movements can cause the carrier to slide or fall. • NEVER leave the child in this carrier when the harness straps are loose or undone.
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• IMPORTANT • • If you decide to obtain an additional base for your Nurture® child restraint, make sure it displays a sku/ part number beginning with “640.” • Note that the sku/part number will appear on a label on the back of the base and will be printed on the front of the carton, as shown below.
Securing Your Child Restraint 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.
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Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft (cont.) Rotate the handle to Position 1 or Position 4 by squeezing both handle releases at the same time. Route the aircraft seat belt through the belt slots on the carrier, as shown above.
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Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft (cont.) Fasten the aircraft seat belt. The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Route the excess seat belt strap back through the belt slots, as shown above. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pulling on the excess seat belt strap to tighten.
Care and Cleaning • 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. • Plastic and metal parts may be wiped clean with mild soap and water and dried with a soft cloth.
Not available on all models. Styles may vary. To order replacement parts, you can order online at www.evenflo.com or contact Evenflo. When you contact us, please have the product model number and date of manufacture (found on the back of the child restraint).
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Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint When this child restraint reaches the expiration date found on the date of manufacture label, Evenflo encourages you to disposeof it properly. Most components of this child restraint are recyclable. 1. Remove all fabric and padding.
Evenflo’s sole obligation under this express limited warranty shall be, at Evenflo’s option, to repair or replace any Product that is determined to be defective by Evenflo and determined to be covered by this warranty.
Storing Your Instructions After thoroughly reading and following these instructions, store them in the carrier behind the seat pad, as shown. For future reference, record the model number of your child restraint AND the date of manufacture below. Model Number: Date of Manufacture:...