More children are killed every year as passengers in car U.S. REGULATORY NOTICE crashes than by any other type of injury. To reduce the risk This child restraint meets all the requirements of of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, read this owner’s manual and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
90 to 120 minutes or the duration of travel, devices not made by Evenflo, or described in these whichever is longer. This period of observation must instructions, to the child restraint. Items not tested be performed with the infant properly positioned with the child restraint could injure the child.
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 •...
WARNING WARNING Vehicle Seat Belt Warnings – cont. LATCH Warnings • DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle • The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for equipped with seat belts that only lock during a CHildren) system is intended to be used ONLY as sudden stop or crash (emergency locking retractor –...
ALWAYS place the handle in either Position 1 model number, and manufacturing date to (Canadian or U.S. models) or Position 4 (U.S. models Evenflo Company, Inc. ONLY) when using this child restraint in a vehicle (p. 1801 Commerce Dr. 16).
You must register this restraint to be reached in a public notice. Send your name, address, the re- straint’s model number, and manufacturing date to Evenflo Company, Inc. 1801 Commerce Dr. Piqua, OH 45356 or call 1-937-773-3971 or register on-line at www.evenflo.com/registercarseatcanada...
Visual Glossary Visual Glossary Your vehicle components may be significantly different than pictured. Front Seat Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help you identify your vehicle components. Front Seat Lap Back Seat and Shoulder Belts Fold-down Armrest Consult your vehicle owner’s manual. Front Headrests Rear Back Seat...
Using the Embrace Handle Using the Embrace Handle To change handle positions, squeeze both red IMPORTANT: Always secure the child in the carrier. Handle Releases and rotate the handle to the desired Refer to “Securing your Child in the Carrier” on page 33. position.
To make installation easier, watch the installation assembly/vehicle belt path. video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com. The base is level with only green (no red) showing in the level indicator window (pp. 21 and 23).
Installing the Convenience Base Before you begin, be sure the with the Lower Anchor Connector vehicle is on a level surface. Place the base on the vehicle seat Assembly and check the level indicator WARNING • This lower anchor connector assembly is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions.
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Installing the Convenience Base Know Your Lower Anchor with the Vehicle Seat Belt Connector Assembly The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with WARNING your child restraint will be one of the types below. SecureRight Quick Connector • The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the Adjuster...
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 WARNING to use a locking clip in these situations.
Releasing the Carrier from the Base Position 2 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.
4. Check your work. To properly protect your child, the carrier MUST move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from To make installation easier, watch the installation side-to-side or from front-to-back at the vehicle video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com. belt path.
Installing the Carrier without the LAP AND Convenience Base 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.
Securing the Child in the Carrier Canadian OR U.S. Models U.S. Models ONLY Position 1 Position 4 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. Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle to either Position 1 (Canadian OR U.S.
Removing the Child from the Carrier Press the red buckle release , and remove the buckle tongues. 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...
Changing the Harness Position As your child grows, you will need to change the harness Insert both harness strap position so they are routed through the slots straps into the new closest to the child’s shoulders. The shoulder harness harness position slots. straps should ALWAYS be as close as possible to, but...
Changing the Crotch Strap Position As your child grows, you will need to change the crotch Loosen the harness strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your child. straps (p. 35) and move The crotch strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible the strap out of the to, but NEVER under, the child’s bottom.
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.
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WARNING While holding the belts and Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belt when buckle tongue , thread not used with a child restraint, or the vehicle seat the locking clip onto the belt will not properly restrain an adult or child. vehicle seat belt, and slide it Serious injury could occur.
WARNING Using as an Infant Carrier Secure the child in the carrier by following “Securing the NEVER • place this carrier near the edges of counter Child in the Carrier” on page 33. tops, tables, or other high surfaces. The child’s movements can cause the carrier to slide and fall.
Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft Installing Convenience Base in Aircraft The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that you secure your child for air travel IMPORTANT: Before installing the child restraint, make in an appropriate child restraint based on your child’s sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position.
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Installing Convenience Base in Aircraft 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.
Installing Carrier without Convenience Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft Base in Aircraft Aircraft Seat Belt Place the child restraint on the aircraft seat rear-facing, as shown above. Route the aircraft seat belt through the belt slots the carrier, as shown above. Position 4 Move the handle out of the way by squeezing both handle releases...
Installing the Canopy Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft Insert front canopy end into the holder Repeat on the other side. Installing the Accessories Not available on all models. The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Route the excess seat belt strap back through the belt slots...
Not available on all models. 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 Place the optional contact us, please have the product model number and...
Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint Limited Warranty At the end of this child restraint’s useful life, Evenflo For a period of 90 days from the original purchase of encourages you to dispose of it properly. Most of the this Product, Evenflo warrants to the original end user components in this child restraint are recyclable.
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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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