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Evenflo Embrace 35 Owner's Manual

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Embrace™ 35/Select
Rear-facing Child
Restraint System
Owner's Manual
Keep for future use
Rear-facing*
1.8 to 15.8 kg
(4 to 35 lbs)
43 to 76 cm
(17 to 30 in.)
* See page 1
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.
© 2020 Evenflo Company, Inc.
25701573
06/20

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  • Page 1 * See page 1 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. © 2020 Evenflo Company, Inc. 25701573 06/20...

  • Page 2: 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 manual and your vehicle owner’s manual before installing and using this child restraint.
  • Page 3 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. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends...

  • Page 4: 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...

  • Page 5: Warnings

    • 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 16-17).
  • Page 6 DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur. Air Bag Warnings • 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. If your vehicle has an air bag, refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation.
  • Page 7 If the child restraint cannot be properly installed, 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 Seat Belt Warnings •...
  • Page 8 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Vehicle Seat Belt Warnings – cont. • DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle equipped with seat belts that only lock during a sudden stop or crash (emergency locking retractor – ELR).

  • Page 9: Latch Warnings

    WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. LATCH Warnings • The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system is intended to be used ONLY described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may result from misuse. LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint to your vehicle seat.
  • Page 10 • Use ONLY the Embrace 35 convenience base with the Embrace 35 carrier. The Embrace 35 carrier WILL NOT LOCK safely into any other convenience base and serious injury or death will result. Refer to page 13 to properly identify the Embrace 35 convenience base.

  • Page 11: Recall Information For U.s. Customers

    You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Evenflo Company, Inc. 1801 Commerce Dr. Piqua, OH 45356 or call 1-800-233-5921.

  • Page 12: Public Notice For Canadian Customers

    You must register this restraint to be reached in a public notice. Send your name, address, the restraint’s model number, and manufacturing date to Evenflo Company, Inc. 1801 Commerce Dr. Piqua, OH 45356 or call 1-937-773-3971 or register online at: www.evenflo.com/registercarseatcanada...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Visual Glossary

    Headrests Belt Buckles Center Lap Belt Back Seat Retractor Lap/Shoulder Belt Vehicle lower anchor bars Seat Crease Embrace 35 Convenience Base Lower Anchor Locking Clip Connector Assembly Angle Indicator Level Adjustment Button Vehicle Seat Belt/Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Harness Path...
  • Page 15 Embrace ONLY 35 Carrier. use the Embrace 35 Carrier with this base. Adjustment Foot Level Window Embrace Convenience Base This base DOES NOT work with the Embrace 35 Carrier. NEVER use it with the Embrace 35 Carrier.
  • Page 16 Child Seat Features Front View Back...
  • Page 17 Child Seat Features Description Handle Chest Clip Seat Pad Buckle Release Harness Release Button Harness Adjuster Strap Canopy Harness Slots Instruction Storage Area (behind seat pad) Harness Straps Carrier Convenience Base Handle Release Harness Straps Harness Adjuster Strap Carrier Release Handle Harness Slots Handle Release Crotch Strap Anchor...

  • Page 18: Using The Embrace Handle

    Using the Embrace Handle To change handle positions, squeeze both Handle Releases and rotate the handle to the desired position. When the handle is locked into position, the Lock Indicator will be green. Position 2* Position 3* Position 1 Position 4 Handle Position 5 Releases...
  • Page 19 Using the Embrace Handle IMPORTANT: Always secure the child in the carrier. Refer to “Securing your Child in the Carrier” on page 33. Position 1 (Travel – U.S. and Canada) This position can be used while traveling in a vehicle. For Canadian Models, you MUST place...

  • Page 20: Proper Installation With The Convenience Base

    Lower Anchor Connector Assembly/ Vehicle 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.

  • Page 21: Installation Checklist

    Installation Checklist 1. Secure convenience base to the vehicle seat. Convenience base is securely installed with lower anchor connector assembly (shown) (pages 20-22). Convenience base is securely installed with vehicle seat belt (pages 23-25). 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 22: Installing The Convenience Base With The Lower Anchor Connector Assembly

    Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur. • This lower anchor connector assembly is intended to be ONLY used as described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may result from misuse. •...
  • Page 23 Before you begin, be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. Place the base on the vehicle seat and check the level indicator If the indicator is red, adjust the level of the base by pressing adjustment button and lowering the adjustment foot Note: The adjustment foot has multiple levels.
  • Page 24 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 Adjuster Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to locate the lower anchor bars on your vehicle seat.

  • Page 25: Installing The Convenience Base With The Vehicle Seat Belt

    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.
  • Page 26 Secure the base to your vehicle seat by routing the vehicle seat belt through the openings on the sides of the base. IMPORTANT: Some ELR vehicle belts can be switched so that they lock when tightened. It may not be necessary to use a locking clip in these situations.

  • Page 27: Placing The Carrier In The Base

    DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! 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 28 The level indicator must be completely green If you have fully adjusted the convenience base and the level indicator is still not level, use a tightly rolled towel or small blanket beneath the front edge of the base. IMPORTANT: Infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position.

  • Page 29: Releasing The Carrier From The Base

    Releasing the Carrier from the Base Position 2 to Position 2 (Carry) by Move the handle squeezing in on both handle releases and rotating the handle until it locks into place above the carrier. Pull the release handle with one hand, then lift up on the carry handle with the other hand while the release handle...

  • Page 30: Proper Installation Without The Convenience Base

    At least 25 mm (1 in.) 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.

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 parallel with the vehicle floor. Note: Generally, the center rear seating position is the safest. This infant restraint MUST face the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 33 LAP AND LAP BELT SHOULDER BELT Route ONLY the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt through the vehicle belt slots on the carrier. In vehicles with a lap and shoulder belt DO NOT route the shoulder belt through the belt slots. Instead, let it lay across the vehicle seat back, as shown.
  • Page 34 Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle until it locks in position. ALWAYS place the handle in one of the following positions when traveling in a vehicle: • U.S. - Positions 1, 4, or 5 • Canada - Position 1 ONLY (p.

  • Page 35: 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. Insert the buckle tongues into the buckle.
  • Page 36 The harness straps must be snug against the child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in Align the two sides of the a relatively straight line chest clip and snap without sagging. It does them together. The chest not press on the child’s clip must be positioned at flesh or push the child’s...

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39 Insert both harness straps into the new harness position slots. Attach the appropriate pocket on the harness straps (according to your child’s size) to the splitter plate . Harness straps must NEVER be routed over the base release lever. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

  • Page 40: 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 child. The crotch strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to, but NEVER under, the child’s bottom.
  • Page 41 Loosen the harness straps (p. 36) 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 the slot to the top of the seat. Insert the crotch strap anchor into the slot...

  • Page 42: Removing The Lower Anchor Connector Assembly

    Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Tilt and slide the adjuster Press the adjuster release to loosen the lower anchor button to loosen the lower connector assembly. anchor connector assembly Adjuster Release Adjuster Button The Lower Anchor Connector that comes with your child restraint will be one of the types below.

  • Page 43: Using The Locking Clip

    A loose lower anchor assembly connector harness and hook may injure your child. 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 Locking Clip built prior to model installed properly.
  • Page 44 DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! INJURY can occur. Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belt when not used with a child restraint, or the vehicle seat belt will not properly restrain an adult or child. Serious injury could occur. Push down on the base using your full weight.
  • Page 45 While holding the belts and buckle tongue , thread the locking clip onto the vehicle seat belt, and slide it into place. Note: Locking clip must be placed within 13 mm (0.5 in.) of seat belt buckle. 13 mm (0.5 in.) Buckle the vehicle seat belt with the locking clip in place.

  • Page 46: 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 33. Position 5 Lock Indicator To use as a stand: Squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to Position 5 (Stand) until it locks into place (the Lock Indicator will be green) and the carrier rests on a level surface.
  • Page 47 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS 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.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Installing Convenience Base In Aircraft

    Installing Convenience Base in Aircraft IMPORTANT: Before installing the child restraint, make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position. Place the base on the aircraft seat and check the level indicator If the indicator is red, adjust the level of the base by pressing adjustment button and lowering...
  • Page 50 Installing Convenience Base in Aircraft Secure the base to the aircraft seat by routing the aircraft seat belt through the openings on the sides of the base. The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Route the excess seat belt strap back through the belt slots , as shown above.
  • Page 51 Installing Convenience Base in Aircraft Placing the Carrier in the Base Secure the carrier to the base by placing it into the base and pressing down on the front and back. 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...

  • Page 52: Installing Carrier Without Convenience Base In Aircraft

    Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft Aircraft Seat Belt Place the child restraint on the aircraft seat rear-facing, as shown above. Position 4 Move the handle out of the way by squeezing both handle releases and placing in Position 4.
  • Page 53 Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft Route the aircraft seat belt through the belt slots the carrier, as shown above. Fasten the aircraft seat belt...
  • Page 54 Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft 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 55: Installing The Canopy

    Installing the Canopy Insert front canopy end into the holder Repeat on the other side. Installing the Accessories Not available on all models. The optional Body Pillow is used to help support your child by placing it in the restraint, as shown.
  • Page 56 Installing the Accessories Not available on all models. Place the optional Boot over the child restraint and your child. Fasten Velcro strips to each other. Fasten the boot ® to the seat pad with snaps IMPORTANT: When installing the carrier in a vehicle or aircraft without the convenience base, ensure the seat belt is routed properly through the belt slots...

  • Page 57: 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 58 Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint At the end of this child restraint’s useful life, Evenflo encourages you to dispose of it properly. Most of the components in this child restraint are recyclable. 1. Remove all fabric and padding. 2. Remove all screws and disassemble the restraint.

  • Page 59: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 60 After thoroughly reading and following these instructions, store them in the carrier behind the seat pad, as shown. www.evenflo.com USA: 1-800-233-5921, 8 AM – 5 PM E.T. Canada: 1-937-773-3971 México: 01-800-706-12-00...

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