Evenflo Snugli Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Evenflo Manuals
  4. Car Seat
  5. Snugli
  6. Owner's manual
Evenflo Snugli Owner's Manual

Evenflo Snugli Owner's Manual

Rear-facing child restraint system
Hide thumbs Also See for Snugli:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-800-233-5921
Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-800-233-5921
Rear-facing
Child Restraint System
Child Requirements
Weight: 1.8 to 15.8 kg (4 to 35 lbs)
Height: 43 to 76 cm (17 to 30 inches)
OWNER'S MANUAL
Keep for future use.
WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk
To reduce the risk
of SERIOUS INJURY or
of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, read this owner's
DEATH, read this owner's
manual prior to installing
manual prior to installing
d'emploi avant d'installer et
manual prior to installing
and using this child
d'utiliser ce dispositif de
restraint.
retenue.
restraint.
25700820 6/12
© 2012 Evenflo Company, Inc.
25700914 12/12

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Snugli and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Evenflo Snugli

Summary of Contents for Evenflo Snugli

  • Page 1 DEATH, read this owner’s manual prior to installing manual prior to installing d’emploi avant d’installer et manual prior to installing and using this child d’utiliser ce dispositif de restraint. retenue. restraint. 25700820 6/12 © 2012 Evenflo Company, Inc. 25700914 12/12...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage ......... 10 LATCH/UAS Information ..........10 Care and Cleaning ............10 Storing Your Instructions ..........11 Visual Glossary ..............12 Using the Snugli Handle ..........16 ® Proper Installation WITH the Convenience Base Installation Checklist ............ 19 Installing the Convenience Base with the LATCH/UAS System ..........
  • Page 3 U.S. REGULATORY NOTICE This child restraint meets all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. For Canadian Models CANADIAN REGULATORY NOTICE This child restraint meets all applicable requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS 213 and 213.1. Child Requirements •...

  • 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 than 2.26 kg...

  • 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 (p.
  • Page 6 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 •...
  • Page 8 WARNING Vehicle Seat Belt Warnings – cont. • DO NOT use this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle equipped with lap belts that only lock during a sudden stop or crash (emergency locking retractor – ELR). You must use a seating location with a locking seat belt.
  • Page 9 Snugli carrier. The Snugli carrier WILL NOT LOCK safely into any other convenience base and serious injury or death will result. Refer to page 13 to prop- erly identify the Snugli convenience base. • ALWAYS check the restraint and buckle for hot surfaces before putting a child into the restraint.

  • Page 10: Safe Practices

    WARNING Usage Warnings – cont. DO NOT • In cold weather, dress the child in bulky clothing, like snowsuits, if the child is riding in a child restraint. This clothing makes it difficult to properly tighten the harness to the child, which may allow the child to be ejected from the restraint during a crash.

  • 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: 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 passen- Check with ger motor vehicles, buses, and trucks your airline before equipped with Type I departure to make sure or II seat belts and in aircraft.

  • Page 13: Storing Your Instructions

    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

    Consult your vehicle owner’s manual. Rear Back Seat Headrests Belt Buckles Center Lap Belt Back Seat Retractor Lap/Shoulder Belt LATCH Anchors Seat Crease Snugli Convenience Base Locking Clip LATCH Harness Angle Indicator Level Adjustment Button Vehicle Seat Belt/LATCH Harness Path...
  • Page 15 Front Seat Retractor Convenience Base Identification Snugli Convenience Base This is the correct base to use with the Snugli carrier. ONLY use the Snugli carrier with this base. Adjustment Foot Level Window Embrace Convenience Base This base DOES NOT work with the Snugli carrier.
  • Page 16 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 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 Snugli Handle

    Using the Snugli 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 Using the Snugli 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. For Canadian Models, you MUST place the handle in this position while traveling.

  • Page 20: Proper Installation With The Convenience Base

    At least 25 mm (1 inch) Harness straps at, or below, the shoulder. LATCH Harness/ Vehicle Belt Path 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 LATCH system (shown) (p. 20). Convenience base is securely installed with vehicle seat belt (p. 23). IMPORTANT: A properly secured convenience base does move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the LATCH harness/vehicle belt path.

  • Page 22: Installing The Convenience Base With The Latch/Uas System

    Installing the Convenience Base with the LATCH System LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint system to your vehicle seat. It is to be used in place of your vehicle’s seat belts, and can only be used in vehicles with LATCH anchors.
  • Page 23 WARNING • The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base. Check by lifting up on the carrier. • NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing position. Before you begin, be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. Place the base on the vehicle seat and check the level indicator...
  • Page 24 Refer to your owner’s manual to locate the lower anchors on your vehicle seat. Attach the right hook to the right anchor the left hook to the left anchor. DOUBLE CHECK that the hooks are fully engaged by pulling hard on each side of the LATCH harness.

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

    Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt WARNING • The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the con- venience base. Check by lifting up on the carrier. NEVER • use this child restraint in the forward-facing position. • DO NOT use this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle equipped with lap belts that only lock during a sudden...
  • 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

    WARNING Make sure the lap belt is tight. Grab the base at the areas , as shown. If you can move the base more than 25 mm (1 inch) forward or side-to-side the lap belt is not tight enough. You will need to try again, or find another location for your convenience base.
  • 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. Squeeze the carrier release handle while lifting up the carrier.

  • Page 30: Proper Installation Without The Convenience Base

    Height: Top of head must be at least 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

    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. 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 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 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 the child’s head.

  • 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 flesh clip must be positioned at or push the child’s body...

  • 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 IMPORTANT: Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate, as shown. Tighten the harness straps by pulling the adjustment strap on front of the restraint.

  • 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. There are four positions for the crotch strap to be used based upon your child’s maximum security and comfort.
  • Page 41 Loosen the harness straps (p. 34) 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 Latch/Uas System

    Removing the LATCH System Press the adjuster release button to loosen harness strap. To remove the hook press the tab twist, then remove from anchor When the LATCH system is not in use, you MUST securely store it in the area provided in the bottom of the base Route the harness strap through the belt path on top of the base then attach the hooks to the slots...

  • Page 43: Using The Locking Clip

    Using the Locking Clip To watch a video about installing a locking clip, go to www.evenflo.com. Use the locking clip with: • Lap/shoulder seat belt combinations that have a buckle tongue that slides freely along the belt without locking into place;...
  • Page 44 Hold the lap/shoulder belts together just behind the free sliding buckle tongue and unfasten the seat belt. While holding the belts and buckle tongue , thread the locking clip onto the seat belt and slide it into place. Note: Locking clip must be placed within 13 mm (0.5 inch) of seat belt buckle.

  • Page 45: 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 46 WARNING • NEVER place this carrier near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other high surfaces. The child’s move- ments can cause the carrier to slide and fall. • NEVER leave the child in this carrier when the harness straps are loose or undone.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Not available on all models. 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 49 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 50: 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 52 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 to 5 PM E.T. • Canada: 1-937-773-3971 • México: 01-800-706-12-00...
  • Page 53 APPROVAL SHEET Responsibility Signature Design Engineer Newbright, Kent I approve this document. 14 Dec 2012 02:10:10 PM -05:00 Engineering Manager Director Engineering Assoc. Product Manager Product Manager Product Integrity Engineer Director Product Integrity Director Product Safety...
  • Page 54 Legal Product Claims ParentLink Director Brand Marketing...

Table of Contents