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Evenflo LiteMax 35 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 LiteMax Rear-facing Child Restraint System Owner’s Manual Keep for future use. WARNING: ©2019 Evenflo Company Inc. 25701498 1/19...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 U.S. Regulatory Notice This child restraint meets all the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. For Canadian Models CANADIAN REGULATORY NOTICE (MODEL NUMBERS ENDING IN “C”) This child restraint meets all the applicable requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and 213.1.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents (TOC) Child Requirements ..........6 Premature Infant Use ..........8 Warnings .............. 10 LATCH Warnings ........... 22 Safe Practices ............28 For Recall Information for U.S. Customers ..... 29 Public Notice for Canadian Customers ....30 Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage ........ 31 Base Features ............
  • Page 5 Proper Installation WITHOUT the Convenience Base..........65 Installation Checklist ..........66 Installing the Carrier WITHOUT the Convenience Base..............68 Securing the Child in the Carrier ......74 Removing the Child from the Carrier ....78 Changing the Harness Position ......79 Changing the Crotch Strap Position ......

  • Page 6: Child Requirements

    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.
  • Page 7 Rear-facing Use • 1.8 to 15.8 kg (4 to 35 lbs) • 43 to 81 cm (17 to 32 in.) and top of child’s head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back. At least 25 mm (1 inch) Harness straps at,...

  • Page 8: Premature Infant Use

    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...
  • Page 9 who weigh less than 5 lb at birth before their first car trip to check for breathing difficulties or heart rate problems when traveling in a rear-facing child restraint. The AAP recommends that appropriate hospital staff observe your infant in the child restraint for a period of 90 to 120 minutes or the duration of travel, whichever is longer.

  • Page 10: Warnings

    WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, General Warnings • Child restraints should be used only for travel. Potential adverse health effects from excessive use of infant child restraints have been documented. You should limit the time spent each day in a child restraint as much as possible.
  • Page 11 It must be replaced. • 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.
  • Page 12 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, 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.
  • Page 13 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, Air Bag Warnings To help prevent serious injury or death: • DO NOT use this restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an air bag. Interaction between a rear- facing restraint and air bags may cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 14 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, Location Warnings To help prevent serious injury or death: ALWAYS • read and follow exactly the instructions that accompany your vehicle and child restraint. • According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position than in a front seating position.
  • Page 15 If the child restraint cannot be properly installed, 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 WHICH THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN NOT BE USED:...
  • Page 16 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, Vehicle Seat Belt Warnings To help prevent serious injury or death: Retractor • ALWAYS read your vehicle owner's manual to determine what vehicle belts and retractors are used in your vehicle belt. The vehicle belt MUST lock and MUST NOT loosen after the seat belt is tightened.
  • Page 17 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, • DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle with seat belts that automatically move along the vehicle frame when the door is opened. • DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle equipped with lap belts that only lock during a sudden stop or crash (emergency locking...
  • Page 18 DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur, Vehicle Seat Belt Warnings (cont.) To help prevent serious injury or death: • 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.
  • Page 19 DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur, • This child restraint must be securely belted to the vehicle, even when they are unoccupied, since in a crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure other occupants. • Fold-down armrests could pose a hazard to a rear-facing child in certain types of collisions.
  • Page 20 DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur, Vehicle Seat Belt Warnings (cont.) To help prevent serious injury or death: 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.
  • Page 21 DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur, Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate The lap portion of this belt does not loosen once the belt is buckled. The vehicle belt is tightened by pulling up hard on shoulder belt and feeding the extra webbing into the retractor.

  • Page 22: Latch Warnings

    WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, LATCH /UAS Warnings Vehicle Top Tether Anchor What is LATCH? Points 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...
  • Page 23 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, Center installation in a non-standard LATCH position: Center installation of this child restraint is permitted using inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions if (1) your vehicle manual allows such installation; and (2) the inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions are 28-51 cm (11-20 in.) apart.
  • Page 24 DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur, LATCH /UAS Warnings • The LATCH system is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may result from misuse. Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for lower anchor bar positions in your vehicle.
  • Page 25 DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur, LATCH /UAS Warnings - continued • NEVER attach two lower anchor assembly connectors to one vehicle lower anchor bar. • NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the lower anchor connector assembly. Using both together can cause slack in a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 26 DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! 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. • Use ONLY the LiteMax convenience base with the LiteMax carrier.
  • Page 27 DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur, Usage Warnings - continued • ALWAYS place the handle in Position 1 or 3 (U.S. models) or Position 1 (Canadian models) when using this child restraint in a vehicle (p. 36). • When using this restraint in Position 4 (Stand) (p.

  • Page 28: Safe Practices

    Safe Practices • Everyone rides buckled up or the vehicle does not go. Make no exceptions for adults or children. If someone unbuckles, stop the vehicle. Being firm and consistent right from the start will mean fewer discipline problems as children get older.

  • Page 29: For Recall Information For U.s. Customers

    Please fill this card out using blue or black ink and mail it NOW, (or register online at: www.evenflo.com/registercarseat) www.evenflo.com/registercarseat while you are thinking about it. The card is already addressed and we've paid the postage.

  • Page 30: Public Notice For Canadian Customers

    The information you provide must be complete. 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...

  • Page 31: Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage

    Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage When used with the internal harness and properly installed pursuant to these instructions, this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses Check with and trucks equipped with your airline before either lap belts only or departure to make sure this restraint meets...

  • Page 32: Base Features

    Base Features LiteMax Convenience Base with One Step Lock-Off 1. Angle Indicator 2. Level Adjustment Knob (Not available on all models) 3. Leveling Foot 4. Lock-Off Release Tab 5. One Step Lock-Off 6. Vehicle Seat Belt/Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Belt Path 7.
  • Page 33 Base Features...

  • Page 34: Child Seat Features

    Child Seat Features 1. Handle* 9. Harness Adjuster Strap 2. Canopy* 10. Harness Slots 3. Seat Pad 11. Chest Clip 4. Body Pillow* 12. Harness Straps 5. Harness Covers* 13. Carrier 6. Crotch Buckle 14. Level Indicator 7. Crotch Buckle Cover* 15.
  • Page 35 Child Seat Features 16. Handle Release 17. Harness Straps 18. Splitter Plate 19. Carrier Release Handle * Not all features are 20. Harness Slots available on all models. 21. Crotch Strap Anchor Styles may vary. Back...

  • Page 36: Using The Handle

    Using the Handle To change handle positions, squeeze both Handle Releases and rotate the handle to the desired position until it locks into place. Position 1 Carry and Travel. Position 2* U.S. and Canada Convenience travel position position Position 3 U.S.
  • Page 37 Using the Handle (cont.) IMPORTANT: Always secure the child in the carrier. Refer to “Securing your Child in the Carrier” on page 74- 77. Position 1 (Carry and Travel – U.S. and Canada) This position is to be used to carry your child. For Canadian models, MUST place the...
  • Page 38 Using the Handle (cont.) Position 3 (Travel – U.S.) For U.S. models, you may place the handle in this position while traveling in a vehicle. Position 4 (Stand) Place the handle in this position when you set the carrier on the floor. NEVER use this position in a vehicle.

  • Page 39: Proper Installation With The Convenience Base

    Proper Installation WITH the Convenience Base Child Requirements • Weight: 1.8 – 15.8 kg (4 – 35 lbs) • Height: 43 – 81 cm (17 – 32 in.) and top of child’s head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back.

  • Page 40: Installation Checklist

    Installation Checklist 1. Secure convenience base to the vehicle seat.  Convenience base is securely installed with lower anchor connector assembly (shown) (pages 42-52).  Convenience base is securely installed with vehicle seat belt (pages 53-60). IMPORTANT: A properly secured convenience base does move more than 25 mm (1 in.) from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the lower...
  • Page 41 Installation Checklist (cont.) 2. Secure child to the carrier. Refer to p. 74.  Harness straps are at, or below, shoulder level (p. 39).  Both buckle tongues are fastened (p. 75).  Chest clip is connected and positioned at armpit level (p.

  • Page 42: Installing The Convenience Base With The Lower Anchor Connector Assembly

    Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, • This lower anchor connector assembly is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may result from misuse. •...
  • Page 43 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, • ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connectors are fully engaged onto the vehicle lower anchor bars by pulling hard on the lower anchor connector assembly harness.
  • Page 44 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Before you begin, be sure the vehicle is on a level ground. Remove lower anchor connectors, see page 95-96. Place base rear-facing on an approved vehicle seat location. Using your full weight, push the base into the vehicle seat and check the level indicator.
  • Page 45 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) The Leveling Foot that comes with your child restraint will be one of the following types (2a or 2b). Knob Recline base until white indicator line is in the correct color zone for your child.
  • Page 46 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Note: If you need to use the leveling foot, follow these steps. Turn base over and rotate leveling foot up, as shown. Push leveling foot down until the locking tabs snap in place, as shown.
  • Page 47 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Note: To store the leveling foot, follow these steps. Turn base over. While holding the base down with one hand, pull leveling foot up to disengage the locking tabs. Rotate leveling foot to stored position.
  • Page 48 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Base shown with leveling foot in stored position. Turn the convenience base upside down. Depending on your model, the Lower Anchorage Storage will be under the base or on the sides of the base. Remove both lower anchor hooks or clips, see page 95-96.
  • Page 49 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Open One Step Lock-Off Turn the convenience base right side up. Push down on Lock-Off while pushing back on Lock-Off Release Tab. Lift the Lock-Off up to reveal the belt path.
  • Page 50 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Know Your Lower Anchor Connector Assembly The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your child restraint will be one of the types below. SecureRight Quick Connector Adjuster Strap Clip Hook Strap...
  • Page 51 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Using your full weight, push the base into the vehicle seat, while pulling up on the strap to remove all slack from the lower anchor connector assembly. Close One Step Lock-Off Place any excess lower anchor connector webbing to the side of the base.
  • Page 52 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, Make sure the lower anchor connector assembly harness is tight. Grab the base at the areas, as shown. If you can move the base more than 25 mm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back, the harness...

  • Page 53: Installing The Convenience Base With The Vehicle Seat Belt

    Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt Before you begin, be sure the vehicle is on level ground. Store the lower anchor connectors, see page 96-97. Using your full weight, push the base into the vehicle seat and check the level indicator.
  • Page 54 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt (cont.) The Leveling Foot that comes with your child restraint will be one of the following types (2a or 2b). Knob Recline base until white indicator line is in the correct color zone for your child.
  • Page 55 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt (cont.) Note: If you need to use the leveling foot, follow these steps. Turn base over and rotate leveling foot up, as shown. Push leveling foot down until the locking tabs snap in place, as shown.
  • Page 56 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt (cont.) Note: To store the leveling foot, follow these steps. Turn base over. While holding the base down with one hand, pull leveling foot up to disengage the locking tabs. Rotate leveling foot to stored position.
  • Page 57 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt (cont.) Base shown with leveling foot in stored position. The Lock-Off provides a way to lock the child restraint without needing to lock your vehicle seat belt. (Refer to Vehicle‘s Owners Manual for vehicle seat belt use.) Open One Step Lock-Off Push down on Lock-Off while pushing back on...
  • Page 58 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Secure the base to your vehicle seat by routing the lap/shoulder belt through the belt path openings on the sides of the base and through Click! the vehicle belt clip. Fasten the buckle.
  • Page 59 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Lap Belt (cont.) Secure the base to your vehicle seat by routing the lap belt through the belt path openings on the sides of the base and through the vehicle Click! belt clip. Fasten the buckle. Belt path opening LAP BELT...
  • Page 60 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt (cont.) Close the Lock-Off until it clicks into place. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, Make sure the vehicle belt is tight. Grab the base at the areas, as shown. If you can move the base more than 25 mm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back the vehicle belt is not tight enough.

  • Page 61: Placing The Carrier In The Base

    Placing the Carrier in the Base WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, • NEVER use this child restraint in the forward- facing position. Secure the carrier to the base by placing it into the base and pressing down on the front and back.
  • Page 62 Placing the Carrier in the Base (cont.) Recline Indicator 1.8-9 kg Indicateur d’inclinaison (4-20 lbs) 9-15.8 kg (20-35 lbs) Blue: 1.8 - 9 kg (4 - 20 lbs) LABEL INFORMATION Part Number : LB0087 Color : 100% black PMS186 C, PMS 306C Blue, PMS 354C Green Title : LABEL-CARSEAT-LEVEL INDICATOR-SONTI Green: 9 - 15.8 kg (green outline does not print)
  • Page 63 Placing the Carrier in the Base (cont.) U.S. Models ONLY Canadian Models ONLY Position 1 Position 1 or 3 Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle to the travel position: Position 1 or 3 (U.S. models ONLY) Position 1 (Canadian models ONLY) until it locks in place.

  • Page 64: Releasing The Carrier From The Base

    Releasing the Carrier from the Base Move the handle to Position 1 (Carry) by squeezing in on both handle releases and rotating the handle until it locks into place above the carrier. Squeeze the carrier release handle while lifting up the carrier.

  • Page 65: Proper Installation Without The Convenience Base

    Proper Installation WITHOUT the Convenience Base Child Requirements • Weight: 1.8 – 15.8 kg (4 – 35 lbs) • Height: 43 – 81 cm (17 – 32 in.) and top of child’s head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back.

  • Page 66: Installation Checklist

    Installation Checklist 1. Place the child in the carrier.  The child’s back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the carrier.  Top of child’s head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back. 2.
  • Page 67 Installation Checklist 3. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.  Carrier is securely installed with vehicle seat belt (p. 69-72).  The shoulder strap portion of the seat belt is above the polish area on rear of child restraint (p.

  • Page 68: Installing The Carrier Without The Convenience Base

    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.
  • Page 69 Installing the Carrier WITHOUT the Convenience Base LAP/ SHOULDER BELT LAP BELT In vehicles with a lap/ shoulder belt, DO NOT route the shoulder belt through the belt Click! slots. Route ONLY Instead, put the lap belt through Click! the lap the belt guides, then wrap the portion of shoulder belt around the back as...
  • Page 70 Installing the Carrier Installing the Carrier without the Convenience WITHOUT the Convenience Base Base (cont.) WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, NEVER • use this child restraint in forward-facing position. • DO NOT use this carrier if it moves more than 25 mm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the vehicle belt path.
  • Page 71 Installing the Carrier WITHOUT the Convenience Base Canadian Models ONLY U.S. Models ONLY Position 1 or 3 Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle to the travel position: Position 1 or 3 (U.S. models ONLY) Position 1 (Canadian models ONLY) until it locks in place.
  • Page 72 Installing the Carrier Installing the Carrier without the Convenience WITHOUT the Convenience Base Base (cont.) If the level line is not level with the ground, use a tightly rolled towel or small blanket beneath the front edge of the child restraint to provide enough recline for an infant’s head to lie back comfortably.
  • Page 73 Installing the Carrier Installing the Carrier without the Convenience WITHOUT the Convenience Base Base (cont.) Install Locking Clip (not Locking Clip included), if necessary. installed If your vehicle was built prior to properly model year 1996, and has a lap/ 13 mm shoulder belt that is equipped with (0.5 in.)

  • Page 74: Securing The Child In The Carrier

    Securing the Child in the Carrier Place the baby into 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.
  • Page 75 Securing the Child in the Carrier (cont.) Insert the buckle tongues into the buckle. Pull up on the harness straps to ensure the buckle tongues are engaged. IMPORTANT: The crotch strap should ALWAYS as close as possible to, but NEVER under, the child’s bottom.
  • Page 76 Securing the Child in the Carrier (cont.) The harness straps must be snug against the child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without Align the two sides sagging. It does not press of the chest clip and on the child’s flesh or push snap them together.
  • Page 77 Securing the Child in the Carrier (cont.) To tighten the harness straps, pull the harness adjuster strap on front of the restraint, as shown.

  • Page 78: Removing The Child From The Carrier

    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, press the harness release button while pulling upward on the harness straps.

  • Page 79: Changing The Harness Position

    Changing the Harness Position As your child grows, you will need to change the harness strap position so they 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.
  • Page 80 Changing the Harness Position Pull both harness straps through the front of the child restraint. Insert both harness straps into the new harness position slots. IMPORTANT: When inserting harness straps through the slots in the seat pad, make sure you route them correctly through their corresponding slots in the seat shell.
  • Page 81 Changing the Harness Position (cont.) WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate, as shown. Failure to properly attach the harness straps to the splitter plate my result in a loose harness and serious injury or death to your child.
  • Page 82 Changing the Harness Position (cont.) Tighten the harness straps by pulling the adjustment strap on front of the restraint. Note: Final adjustment of the harness straps must be completed with the baby in the child restraint.

  • Page 83: Changing The Crotch Strap Position

    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 ALWAYS child. The crotch strap should be as close as possible to, but NEVER under, the child’s bottom.
  • Page 84 Changing the Crotch Strap Position (cont.) Crotch Strap in the Middle Slot Crotch Strap in the Front Slot...
  • Page 85 Changing the Crotch Strap Position (cont.) To reposition crotch strap, loosen the harness straps (p. 78) and move the strap out of the way. Remove the crotch strap anchor from its position on the bottom of the carrier, and push the anchor up through Anchor the slot to the top of the seat.
  • Page 86 Changing the Crotch Strap Position (cont.) Anchor For newborn position, place the anchor through the rear slot, then feed it through the middle or front slot. Make sure the anchor is completely through the middle or front slot and is lying flat against the bottom Rear to Middle of the seat.

  • Page 87: Changing The Waist Strap Position

    Changing the Waist Strap Position As your child grows, you will need to change the waist strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your child. The waist strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to, but NEVER under, the child’s legs.
  • Page 88 Changing the Waist Strap Position (cont.) To reposition waist straps, loosen the harness straps by pressing the harness release button while pulling on the harness straps. Push the crotch strap through the slot in the seat pad Anchor...
  • Page 89 Changing the Waist Strap Position (cont.) Unhook the front of the child restraint’s seat pad and move it out of the way to expose the waist strap slots and anchors. Remove the waist strap anchor from its position on top of the seat, and push the anchor down through the slot to the bottom of the seat.
  • Page 90 Changing the Waist Strap Position (cont.) Push the anchor down through the appropriate slot to the bottom of the seat. Then push anchor up through the appropriate slot to the top of the seat. Note: See images (pp. 91 and 93) to find the appropriate waist strap slots for your child’s size.
  • Page 91 Changing the Waist Strap Position (cont.) Small size baby Small size baby...
  • Page 92 Changing the Waist Strap Position (cont.) Medium size baby Medium size baby...
  • Page 93 Changing the Waist Strap Position (cont.) Large size baby Large size baby...

  • Page 94: Removing The Lower Anchor Connector Assembly

    Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Tilt and slide the adjuster to loosen the lower anchor connector assembly. Adjuster Press the adjuster release button to loosen the lower anchor connector assembly Adjuster Release Button...
  • Page 95 Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) The lower anchor connector that comes with your child restraint will be one of the types below: To remove the hook, To remove the clip, press the tab and twist, pull the red release then remove from strap and remove clip anchor.
  • Page 96 Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) When the lower anchor connector assembly is not in use, you MUST securely store it in the area provided on the bottom or side of the base depending on which style base you have. Make sure the lower anchor connector assembly strap is routed through the belt path on top of the base.
  • Page 97 Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Depending on your model, attach the hooks or clips to the posts located on each side of the base or on the bottom of the base. A loose lower anchor assembly connector harness and hook may injure your child.

  • Page 98: Using As An Infant Carrier

    Using as an Infant Carrier Secure the child in the carrier by following “Securing the Child in the Carrier” on page 74. Position 4 To use as a stand: Squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to Position 4 (Stand) until it locks into place and the carrier rests on a level surface.
  • Page 99 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur, • NEVER place this carrier near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other high surfaces. The child’s movements can cause the carrier to slide and fall. • NEVER leave the child in this carrier when the harness straps are loose or undone.

  • Page 100: Securing Your Child Restraint In Aircraft

    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.

  • Page 101: Installing Carrier Without Convenience Base In Aircraft

    Installing Carrier WITHOUT Convenience Base in Aircraft Place the child restraint on the aircraft seat rear-facing, as shown above. Aircraft Seat Belt Squeeze both Position 3 handle releases and move the handle to Position 3.
  • Page 102 Installing Carrier WITHOUT Convenience Base in Aircraft (cont.) Route the aircraft seat belt through the belt slots on the carrier, as shown above.
  • Page 103 Installing Carrier WITHOUT Convenience Base in Aircraft (cont.) Fasten the aircraft seat belt.
  • Page 104 Installing Carrier WITHOUT Convenience Base in Aircraft (cont.) 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.
  • Page 105 Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft (cont.) Position 1 Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle Position 1...

  • Page 106: Installing The Canopy

    Installing the Canopy Click! Insert front canopy end into the holder until it clicks into place. Repeat on the other side.

  • Page 107: Installing The Accessories

    Installing the Accessories Not available on all models. Styles may vary. The optional head pillow (p. 115) and/ or body pillow is used to help support your child by placing it in the restraint, as shown. IMPORTANT: Support the child’s head. Infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position.
  • Page 108 Installing the Accessories (cont.) To remove the harness covers, follow steps for Changing the Harness Position (p. 79-82). After Step 3, slide harness covers off harness straps. Continue with Steps 4 through 6. To reattach harness covers, follow steps for Changing the Harness Position (p.
  • Page 109 Installing the Accessories (cont.) To remove the buckle cover, press the red buckle release under the buckle cover, and remove buckle tongues. Pull buckle cover off the buckle. To reattach the buckle cover press the red buckle release, and remove buckle tongues.

  • Page 110: Removing The Seat Pad

    Removing the Seat Pad • Move handle to Position 4 (p. 36). • Unfasten chest clip and crotch buckle (p. 78). • Remove crotch buckle cover (p. 109). • Remove harness straps from splitter plate on back of child restraint (p. 81). •...
  • Page 111 Removing the Seat Pad (cont.) Unfasten Velcro® on back of canopy and pull canopy forward. Slide I-clips down and out of slots on both sides of child restraint.
  • Page 112 Removing the Seat Pad Push both harness straps through seat pad. Push crotch buckle through seat pad. Push seat pad up and over child restraint.
  • Page 113 Removing the Seat Pad (cont.) Slide I-clips down and out of slots on top of child restraint. To replace seat pad, reverse these steps. Note: Make sure to place harness strap in the same harness and waist slots as before. Make sure to place the crotch buckle in the same slot as before.

  • Page 114: Replacement Parts

    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).
  • Page 115 Replacement Parts (cont.) Head Pillow Canopy Harness System Accessory Base...

  • Page 116: Care And Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 117: Proper Disposal Of This Child Restraint

    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 dispose of it properly. Most components of this child restraint are recyclable. 1. Remove all fabric and padding.

  • Page 118: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty For a period of 90 days from the original purchase of this Product, Evenflo warrants to the original end user (“Purchaser”) this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship. Evenflo’s sole obligation under this express limited warranty shall be, at Evenflo’s...
  • Page 119 APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED. EVENFLO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FOR BREACH OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, OR ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW.

  • Page 120: Storing Your Instructions

    Storing Your Instructions After thoroughly reading and following these instructions, store instructions under the seat pad on the inside of shell as shown For future reference, record the model number of your child restraint AND the date of manufacture below. Model Number: Date of Manufacture:...

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