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Evenflo SONUS 65 Quick Start Manual

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Harness: Shoulder straps are attached to a splitter plate behind
seat. There are two loops on harness straps. Use upper loops for
infants and lower loops for larger children. If using upper set of
loops, harness must be attached to splitter plate as shown in
diagram 1. Pull strap end in front of seat to tighten harness. Press
lever at lower front of seat and pull on shoulder straps to loosen.
Lap straps are threaded through slots near child's hips to
underside of seat. Harness adjuster strap must be routed OVER harness
strap on underside of seat.
Harness slots: There are six sets of slots. Top three sets of slots may be
used for forward facing. Bottom four sets of slots may be used for rear facing.
To change strap slot height, remove straps from splitter plate, thread through
desired slots and re-attach to splitter plate.
Crotch strap: There are two positions. Use the one closest to, but not under,
child. Crotch strap is attached to a metal anchor under the seat. To change
position, feed anchor up through slot to top of the seat and re-thread through
desired slot. Use configuration shown in diagram 2 only for child 10 lbs. and
under, and only if necessary.
Angle adjustment: Restraint has 4 recline positions. Use position 1 or 2
(diagram 4, pg. 2) for rear facing, positions 3 or 4 (diagram 5, pg. 2) for
forward facing. No portion of base of child restraint may extend beyond
vehicle seat when child restraint is rear-facing. Recline indicator is arrow on
label on side of restraint (diagram 3). A rolled towel or small
blanket may be used to achieve correct rear-facing angle.
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Important: This information sheet is not a substitute for complete manufacturer's directions and current recall list.
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A., P.O. Box 553, Altadena CA 91003 (310) 318-5111 (800) 745-SAFE ©SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. #450 11/21
GOODBABY
Type: Convertible
Last date made: Current
First made: 2016
Weight limits: 5 to 40 lbs. rear facing,
22 to 65 lbs. and at least 2 years old forward facing.
Harness: 5-point harness
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  • Page 1 P. 1 of 2 EVENFLO SONUS 65 GOODBABY Type: Convertible Last date made: Current First made: 2016 Weight limits: 5 to 40 lbs. rear facing, 22 to 65 lbs. and at least 2 years old forward facing. Harness: 5-point harness Harness: Shoulder straps are attached to a splitter plate behind seat.
  • Page 2 (diagram 7), roll up excess strap and secure with band. Other: Any Evenflo child restraint may be used adjacent to a side airbag provided that the vehicle manufacturer designates that location as an appropriate child restraint seating position.
  • Page 3 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 and warnings prior to installing and using this child restraint. © 2019 Evenflo Company, Inc. 25701491 3/19...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    More children are killed every year as passengers in car crashes than by any INTERACTIVE PDF other type of injury. To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, read this owner’s manual Table of Contents (TOC) and warnings and your vehicle owner’s manual before installing and using this child restraint.

  • Page 5: Child Requirements

    MUST meet the size and and tops of the child’s ears age requirements below. In addition, Evenflo recommends are at or below the top of consulting with your child’s physician before allowing your the child restraint seat back child to transition from rear-facing to forward-facing •...

  • Page 6: Premature Infant Use

    Air bags may cause serious injury or death to problems when placed in a child restraint. Evenflo children 12 years of age and under. If your vehicle has requires that the evaluation recommended by the AAP an air bag, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for...

  • Page 7: Warnings

    DO NOT the child restraint. Consult vehicle owner’s manual, try Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled a different seating location, or call Evenflo for further harness straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle.
  • Page 8 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. INJURY can occur. Rear-Facing ONLY Warnings Seat Belt Warnings • When using this restraint rear-facing, DO NOT loosen • ALWAYS read your vehicle owner's the vehicle seat belt to provide more leg room, as this Retractor manual to determine what vehicle may keep the child restraint from protecting the child.
  • Page 9 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. INJURY can occur. Seat Belt Warnings (cont.) Seat Belt Warnings (cont.) If you have any of these types of vehicle belt systems • DO NOT use with lap/shoulder belts with two retractors.

  • Page 10: Latch Warnings

    WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. INJURY can occur. LATCH/UAS Warnings LATCH/UAS Warnings What is LATCH? Vehicle Top Tether • DO NOT use the lower anchors of the child restraint Anchor Points anchorage system (LATCH System) to attach this child LATCH is an acronym for restraint when restraining a child weighing more than (Lower Anchors and Tethers...

  • Page 11: Safe Practices

    Although child restraint systems undergo testing and evaluation, or call 1-800-233-5921. devices not made by Evenflo or described in these it is possible that a child restraint could be recalled. In case of a recall, we can reach you only if we or register online at: instructions for the child restraint.

  • Page 12: 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 Evenflo Company, Inc.,...

  • Page 13: Child Restraint Features

    Child Restraint Features Child Restraint Features Description Front 1. Seat Pad 2. Harness Straps 3. Chest Clip 4. Buckle 5. Crotch Strap 6. Harness Release Button 7. Harness Adjust Strap 8. Head Pillow 9. Buckle Tongue Holder* 10. Cup Holder* 11.
  • Page 14 • DO NOT attach additional items to this child restraint Harness Covers that are not approved by Evenflo. Items not tested with the child restraint could injure the child. Install Harness Covers Velcro ® above Chest Clip for added comfort.

  • Page 15: Rear-Facing Use

    Using the Child Restraint Rear-facing Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors Rear-facing LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint to your vehicle seat. It is to be used in place of your vehicle’s seat Child Requirements: belts and can be used in vehicles with LATCH anchors. •...
  • Page 16 Rear-facing Installation with Rear-facing Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors (cont.) Lower Anchor Connectors (cont.) WARNING Attach the harness straps to DO NOT use the two upper set of harness slots the splitter plate using the rear-facing. The harness may not properly restrain the infant position (p.
  • Page 17 Rear-facing Installation with Rear-facing Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors (cont.) Lower Anchor Connectors (cont.) Know Your Lower Anchor Connector Assembly The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your child restraint will be one of the two types below. SecureRight™ Quick Connector™...

  • Page 18: Rear-Facing Installation With Seat Belt

    Rear-facing Installation with Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt Seat Belt (cont.) WARNING WARNING NEVER turn a child restraint DO NOT use the two upper set of harness slots forward-facing with a child who rear-facing. The harness may not properly restrain the weighs less than 10 kg (22 lbs).

  • Page 19: Rear-Facing Installation Checklist

    Rear-facing Installation with Rear-facing Installation Checklist Seat Belt (cont.) 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat. Recline stand is flipped to the recline position (p. 44). Install with Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (p. 25) or vehicle seat belt (p. 30). Towel rolled up and placed beneath the recline stand, if necessary (p.

  • Page 20: Forward-Facing Use

    Forward-facing Installation with Using the Child Restraint Lower Anchor Connectors Forward-facing LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint to your vehicle seat. It is to be used in place of your vehicle’s seat belts and can Child Requirements: be used in vehicles with LATCH anchors.

  • Page 21: Forward-Facing Installation With Lower Anchor Connectors

    2.5 cm (1 in.) side to side or front to back at the belt path, answered by an authorized dealer/vehicle manufacturer, the lower anchor connector strap is not tight enough. You call Evenflo’s ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) will need to try again, find another location for your child or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada), or 01-800-706-12-00 restraint, or install with the vehicle seat belt (p.

  • Page 22: Forward-Facing Installation With Seat Belt

    Forward-facing Installation Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt (cont.) with Seat Belt WARNING Lap Belt Only Lap & Shoulder Belt DO NOT use the three lower sets of harness slots forward-facing. The harness may not properly restrain the child in the event of a crash. Make sure that the harness straps Fasten the vehicle seat belt as shown depending on your type are in one of the three upper...

  • Page 23: Forward-Facing Installation Checklist

    Check with your vehicle dealer. or 40). If you have questions regarding tether anchors that are not addressed by the vehicle owner’s manual or answered by an authorized dealer/vehicle manufacturer, call Evenflo’s ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada), or 01-800-706-12-00 (Mexico).

  • Page 24: General Information

    General Information Positioning the Harness Strap (cont.) Positioning the Harness Strap Pull harness strap through to the front of the child restraint. Forward-facing ONLY Thread each harness Top Two Harness strap through the Positions appropriate slot. Pull Rear-facing or the harness strap to Forward-facing the back of the child This set of harness...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Recline Stand

    Adjusting Rear-Facing Recline Stand Adjusting the Recline Stand (cont.) Lift the child restraint and flip the recline stand, located Rear-Facing Recline Positions 1 and 2: under the child restraint seat, to either a rear-facing or Position 1: forward-facing position For U.S. Consumers Only (see pages 45-46).

  • Page 26: Securing The Child In The Child Restraint

    Adjusting Forward-Facing Recline Securing the Child in the Child Stand Restraint Forward-facing Upright The child restraint MUST be in Position 3 or 4 for forward-facing use. Child Place baby in the child restraint. The baby’s back and MUST weigh 10 to 29.4 kg bottom should be flat against the restraint.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Crotch Strap

    Adjusting the Crotch Strap Adjusting the Harness Strap This Child Restraint Has Two Crotch Strap Positions To reposition the crotch strap, first turn the child restraint upside down. Turn the crotch strap harness anchor sideways and push it through the slot in the bottom of the seat shell.

  • Page 28: Removing The Child From The Child Restraint

    Removing the Child from the Child Removing the Tether Strap (cont.) Restraint Press the tab and twist, then remove the hook from the anchor. WARNING • To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST tightly roll or fold excess tether strap and secure with the strap/rubber band.

  • Page 29: Removing The Lower Anchor Connectors

    Removing the Lower Anchor Removing the Lower Anchor Connectors (cont.) Connectors Using your full When the Lower Anchor weight, push the child Connector assembly is restraint into the vehicle not in use you MUST seat while loosening attach the hooks to the the adjuster.

  • Page 30: Securing Your Child Restraint In Aircraft

    Installing Child Restraint Securing Your Child Restraint in Rear-facing in Aircraft (cont.) 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...

  • Page 31: Installing Child Restraint Forward-Facing In Aircraft

    Installing Child Restraint Installing Child Restraint Rear-facing in Aircraft (cont.) Forward-facing in Aircraft IMPORTANT: Before installing the child restraint, make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position. Aircraft Seat Belt The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Route the excess seat belt strap back through the rear-facing Adjust the child restraint to its upright position belt path opening, as shown above.

  • Page 32: Care And Cleaning

    Note: Because of the fixed length of aircraft seat belts, the belt buckle could be behind the child’s back after tightening the belt. For your child’s comfort, Evenflo recommends cushioning the child’s back by placing a small pillow or folded-up blanket, or a folded-up jacket, over the belt buckle.

  • Page 33: Replacement Parts

    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 34: 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 35 • • 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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