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Evenflo Embrace 35/Pro Owner's Manual

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Embrace™ 35/PRO
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.)
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.
© 2015 Evenflo Company, Inc.
25700989
8/15

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  • Page 1 (17 to 30 in.) 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. © 2015 Evenflo Company, Inc. 25700989 8/15...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 213.1.

  • Page 4: Premature Infant Use

    Evenflo requires that the evaluation recommended by the AAP be conducted for all infants born earlier than 37 weeks and all newborn infants who weigh less...

  • 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARNING 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 DO NOT •...
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARNING 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARNING LATCH Warnings • The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system is intended to be used ONLY as 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARNING Usage Warnings • Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle. WARNING Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps.

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

    • Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, the restraint’s model number, and manufacturing date to Evenflo Company, Inc. 1801 Commerce Dr. Piqua, OH 45356 or call 1-800-233-5921.

  • Page 12: Public Notice For Canadian Customers

    You must register this restraint to be reached in a public notice. Send your name, address, the 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...

  • Page 13: Storing Your Instructions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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:...

  • Page 14: Visual Glossary

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Visual Glossary Your vehicle components may be significantly different than pictured. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help you identify your vehicle components. Back Seat Fold-down Armrest Consult your vehicle owner’s manual. Rear Back Seat Headrests Belt Buckles...
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Visual Glossary Front Seat Front Seat Lap and Shoulder Belts Front Headrests mporTanT mporTanT Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to determine proper placement of child restraint in your vehicle and familiarize yourself with your vehicle’s components.
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Visual Glossary Front View Canopy Handle Harness Slots Chest Clip Instruction Storage Area Seat Pad (behind seat pad) Buckle Harness Release Straps Harness Release Carrier Button Convenience Base Harness Adjuster Strap...
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Visual Glossary Back View Carrier Release Handle Harness Slots Handle Handle Release Release Harness Straps Harness Crotch Strap Adjuster Strap Anchor...

  • Page 18: Using The Embrace Handle

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the Embrace Handle To change handle positions, squeeze both red 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...
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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) This position can be used while traveling in a vehicle.

  • Page 20: Proper Installation With The Convenience Base

    25 mm (1 inch) below the top of the child restraint seat back. At least 25 mm (1 inch) Harness straps at, or below, the shoulder. Lower Anchor Connector Assembly/ Vehicle Belt Path To make installation easier, watch the installation video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com.

  • Page 21: Installation Checklist

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 inch) from...

  • Page 22: Installing The Convenience Base With The Lower Anchor Connector Assembly

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly WARNING • 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 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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: The Vehicle Seat Belt

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt WARNING • 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARNING 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 inch) side-to-side or front to back the vehicle belt is not tight enough.
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • Page 29: Releasing The Carrier From The Base

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Releasing the Carrier from the Base Position 2 Move the handle to Position 2 (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 30: Proper Installation Without The Convenience Base

    25 mm (1 inch) below the top of the child restraint seat back. Harness straps at, or below, the shoulder. At least 25 mm (1 inch) To make installation easier, watch the installation video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com.

  • Page 31: Installation Checklist

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 inch) below the top of the child restraint seat back.

  • Page 32: Installing The Carrier Without The Convenience Base

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.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 parallel with the vehicle floor. Note: Generally, the center rear seating position is the safest.
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Canadian OR U.S. Models U.S. Models ONLY Position 1 Position 4 Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle to either Position 1 (Canadian OR U.S. models) or Position 4 (U.S. models ONLY) until it locks into place. Note: When using Position 4, make sure there is at least 38 mm (1.5 inches) of space between any part of the carrier and the vehicle seat that is closest to...

  • Page 35: Securing The Child In The Carrier

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • Page 37: Removing The Child From The Carrier

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...

  • Page 38: Changing The Harness Position

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 routed over the base release lever.

  • Page 40: Changing The Crotch Strap Position

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Loosen the harness straps (p. 35) 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.

  • Page 42: Removing The Lower Anchor Connector Assembly

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARNING 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 foot or knee.
  • Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 inch) of seat belt buckle.

  • Page 46: Using As An Infant Carrier

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARNING 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 48: Securing Your Child Restraint In Aircraft

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • Page 49: Installing Convenience Base In Aircraft

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...
  • Page 50 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...
  • Page 51 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • Page 52: Installing Carrier Without Convenience Base In Aircraft

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 and placing in Position 4.
  • Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...

  • 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...
  • Page 61 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com APPROVAL SHEET Responsibility Signature Design Engineer Engineering Manager Director Engineering Assoc. Product Manager Product Manager Product Integrity Engineer Director Product Integrity...
  • Page 62 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Piqua Lab Manager Legal Product Claims ParentLink TM Review Safety Advocate...

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