Evenflo Chase Plus Manual

Child Restraint Features

Front

Back

1. Shoulder Belt Guide
2. Harness Straps
3. Harness Adjust Strap
4. Headrest
5. Chest Clip
6. Buckle
7. Harness Release Button
8. Model Number & Date of Manufacture
9. Instructions
10. Lower Anchor Connector Assembly
11. Splitter Plate
12. Tether Strap and Hook (Shown fastened to storage clip)
13. Tether Strap Adjuster
14. Vehicle Seat Belt Path

* Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary.

Using the Internal 5-pt Harness

Child Requirements

• Weight: 13.6 - 18.1 kg (30 - 40 lbs)
• Height: 89-110 cm (35-43.3 in) and tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest
• Age: At least 2 years old
• Shoulders are at or below highest harness level

When installing this child restraint with LATCH or the vehicle seat belt, always use the top anchorage (tether) strap.

Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements for 5-point harness use above, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint with its internal harness and begin using it as a beltpositioning booster seat, if possible. If your child exceeds any of the size requirements for 5-point harness use above and is less than 5 years old, however, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint.

1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.
   • Locking clip is installed, if necessary.
   • Child restraint is securely installed with lower anchor connector assembly through belt path OR Child restraint is securely installed with vehicle seat belt through belt path.
   • Tether strap is attached and tightened.
2. Place the child in the child restraint.
   • The child's back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint.
   • The top of the child's ears MUST be at or below the top of the child restraint headrest.
3. Make necessary adjustments.
   • Harness straps are snug against the child's shoulders, with no slack.
   • Straps must be positioned at the child's shoulder level or in the closest position slightly above.
   • Crotch strap is properly positioned.
4. Fasten both buckle tongues.
5. Position and connect chest clip.
   • Chest clip MUST be at armpit level.
6. Check your work.
   • To properly protect the child, the child restraint MUST NOT move more than 2.5 cm (1 in) from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the belt path.

Installation with Lower Anchor Connector Assembly

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

• To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUSTstore the unused lower anchor connector assembly, with all slack removed, in storage area on the back of the seat. Roll or fold excess lower anchor connector strap and secure with a rubber band to prevent serious injury to vehicle occupants.

The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your child restraint is shown below.

Press the adjuster release button to loosen.

If you are using the lower anchor connector assembly to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use the vehicle seat belt.

2. Place the child restraint in position.
   Set child restraint on vehicle seat in forward-facing position.
   Lay the tether strap over the back of the vehicle seat.
3. Attach lower anchor connectors.
   Attach a lower anchor connector onto each lower anchor bar.
   

Make sure both lower anchor connectors are facing upward and the lower anchor connector straps are not twisted.

Center installation in a non-standard LATCH position:
Center installation of this child restraint is permitted using inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions if:

1. your vehicle manual allows such installation; and
2. the inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions are 28-51 cm (11-20 in.) apart.

4. Secure the child restraint.
   Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling up on the lower anchor connector assembly strap to tighten.
   
   To properly protect the child, the child restraint MUST NOT move more than 2.5 cm (1 in) from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the belt path. If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint, try again or move it to another location.
   
   
5. Connect and tighten tether strap.
   Connect the tether hook to the anchor behind the vehicle seat, as shown. (Please consult your vehicle owner's manual, as tether anchor locations may vary.) Pull the strap and tighten the tether securely.
   
   If your tether strap is too short to reach from your child restraint to your vehicle tether anchor, you will need a Tether Extender. Please call ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada).

Installation with Seat Belt

If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use the lower anchor connector assembly.

1. Disconnect tether hook from the back of the child restraint.
   
2. Place the child restraint in position. Set child restraint on vehicle seat in forwardfacing position. Lay the tether strap over the back of the vehicle seat.
   
3. Route vehicle seat belt through belt path and buckle it, as shown.
   
   
   NOTE: Lift the restraint's seat pad away for easier access.
   Lock the seat belt. In most vehicles, you can switch your shoulder belt retractor into locking mode by pulling shoulder belt all the way out and letting it rewind into the retractor. Pull on shoulder belt to make sure it is locked.
   non-locking vehicle lap/shoulder belt.
   

4. Remove all slack from the seat belt.
   Push downward on child restraint while tightening seat belt to remove excess slack.
5. Install Locking Clip (not included), if necessary.
   If your vehicle is model year 1996 or newer, it likely has a vehicle belt system that can be locked when tightened, and will not require use of a Locking Clip.
   If your vehicle was built prior to model year 1996, and has a lap/shoulder belt that is equipped with an emergency locking retractor (ELR) AND sliding latch plate, you MUST use a Locking Clip. Check your vehicle owner's manual to identify which vehicle belt system is in your vehicle.

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

• Consult your vehicle owner's manual before installing a locking clip.
• DO NOT use a Locking Clip in booster mode.

• 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.

If your vehicle requires a Locking Clip, please call ParentLink at 1-800-233- 5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada) to obtain a Locking Clip and instructions.

6. Ensure child restraint is secure.
   Try to move the child restraint in all directions.
   
   To properly protect the child, the child restraint MUST NOT move more than 2.5 cm (1 in) from sideto-side or from front-to-back at Vehicle the vehicle belt path. If you Belt Path cannot tightly secure the child restraint, try again or move it to another location.
   
7. Connect and tighten tether strap.
   Connect the tether hook to the anchor behind the vehicle seat, as shown. (Please consult your vehicle owner's manual, as tether anchor locations may vary.) Pull the strap and tighten the tether securely.
   NOTE: Press the adjuster release button to loosen.
   
   If your tether strap is too short to reach from your child restraint to your vehicle tether anchor, you will need a Tether Extender. Please call ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada).
   
   

4. Fasten and adjust chest clip.
   Snap the two halves of the chest clip together, as shown, and slide to armpit level.
   

Removing the Child

1. Loosen harness straps. Press the harness release button on the front of the seat while pulling the harness strap outward behind the fastened chest clip.
   

2. Disconnect chest clip. Push the release button and pull the chest clip apart.
   
   

3. Unbuckle harness. Press the red button on the buckle and release both buckle tongues. You may now remove the child.
   

Positioning the Harness Strap

1. Loosen harness straps. Press the harness release button on the front of the seat while pulling the harness straps.
   

2. Remove both Harness Straps from the Splitter Plate.
   

3. Move harness strap.
   Remove both harness straps from the slots and feed them into the new slot, as shown. Pull the harness strap to the back of the child restraint. NOTE: Straps must be positioned at the child's shoulder level or in the closest position slightly above.
   
   When inserting harness straps through the slots in the seat pad, make sure you route them correctly through their corresponding slots in the seat shell.
   

4. Attach Harness Straps to Splitter Plate.
   Attach the loop at the end of each harness strap onto the splitter plate.
   
   
   Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate. When properly positioned, the straps will appear bunched together and will not lie flat (see illustration).
   

Positioning the Buckle Strap
As your child grows, you will need to change the buckle strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your child. The buckle strap should ALWAYSbe as close as possible to, but NEVERunder, the child's bottom.

1. Remove Buckle Strap.
   Loosen the harness straps and move them out of the way. Push the anchor up through the slot to the top of the seat.
   
2. Insert Buckle Strap into new slot.
   Insert the buckle strap anchor into the slot that is the closest to the child, but NEVER under, the child's bottom. Pull the buckle strap to make sure it is secure.
   
   When inserting buckle straps through the slots in the seat pad, make sure you route them correctly through their corresponding slots in the seat shell.
   

Using as a Booster Seat

Child Requirements

• Weight: 18.1-45.3 kg (40-100 lbs)
• Height: 110-145 cm (43.3 to 57 in) and tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest
• Age: At least 5 years old

The lap and shoulder belts MUST pass beneath the lower belt guide and fasten into the buckle (Canadian models only).


Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above for belt-positioning use, you MUST discontinue use of this seat. Your child may be ready for use of the vehicle belt system only at this time.

Always secure the booster seat with the lower anchor connectors or vehicle seat belt when not occupied. An unsecured booster seat can fly into and injure other occupants in the event of a crash.

When to Put Your Child in a Booster Seat
Booster seats raise the child up and help to position the vehicle lap and shoulder belt correctly. When the child is properly restrained in a booster seat, their risk of injury in all types of crashes is reduced, as the lap and shoulder belt provides excellent restraint of both the upper and lower torsos.
It is important for the child to sit properly within the vehicle seat belts. When the vehicle seat belt is buckled, the lap belt should be low on the hips, just touching the thighs, and the shoulder belt should lie across the middle of the shoulder. If the child leans out or moves the belt behind the back or places it under the arm, it will not provide the intended restraint.
There are a number of things to consider when deciding whether the child is ready to sit in a booster seat, including: the weight and height rating on their current child seat, the child's own weight and height, their maturity, and the seating positions available in your vehicle.

How is a booster seat used?
Using a booster seat is very similar to buckling yourself into the vehicle:

• Read the instruction manuals for both the booster seat and the vehicle before you start.
• Put the booster in the back seat in a location with a lap and shoulder belt. Never use a booster with only a lap belt, as this could cause serious injuries.
• After the child is in the booster, pull the lap and shoulder belt across him/her and buckle it.
• Check that the shoulder belt lies across the middle of the shoulder and that the lap belt is low on the hips, just touching the thighs.

How can you tell if your child is ready to transition to a booster seat?
You should consider using a booster seat if the following conditions apply:

• The child is mature enough to sit in the booster seat and not put the belts under their arm or behind their back.
• The child is approaching the weight or height limit of the child restraint they are currently using. (Even children who have not outgrown their toddler seat can benefit from the use of a booster seat, if it is used properly.)
• If you have a vehicle that does not have a tether anchorage but has lap/shoulder belts available in the back seat, a booster seat may provide better protection than an internal harness seat without the tether.

1. Convert child restraint to booster seat.
   See "Converting into a Booster Seat".
2. Secure booster seat to the vehicle seat.
   • Make sure the bottom and back of the booster seat are touching vehicle seat and back.
   • Level the booster seat (Canadian models only).
     
     You may use the tether strap and lower anchor connectors to secure this booster seat to the vehicle seat as long as the position of the booster seat in the vehicle and/or the resulting fit of the vehicle seat belt over the child are not affected.
3. Place the child in the booster seat.
   • Make sure the child's back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the booster seat.
   • Make sure the booster seat is level.
4. Secure child and booster seat to vehicle seat.
   • Stretch the lap/shoulder belt across the child and fasten the buckle.
   • The shoulder belt MUST be routed properly.
   • Make sure the shoulder and lap belts are threaded under the lap belt guide.
5. Check your work.
   Make sure the lap belt is stretched low and snug across the child's hips, within the belt guides, and fastened into the buckle. The shoulder belt must cross the child midway between his/her shoulder and neck.

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

• The shoulder belt MUST NOT cross the child's neck or fall off the child's shoulder. If you cannot adjust the shoulder belt to properly lay midway between the child's shoulder and neck AND at or above the shoulder, try another seating location, or do not use the booster seat.
  

Converting into a Booster Seat

1. Loosen harness.
   Press the harness release button while pulling outward on the harness straps, as shown. Disconnect the chest clip.
   

2. Remove both Harness Straps from the Splitter Plate and pull them through to the front of the seat.
   
3. Disconnect all J-clips and all Retaining Strips, then remove the Seat Pad.
   

4. Route the Harness Straps through Adjustment Slots, then attach to Splitter Plate.
   
   
   Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate.
   

5. Tuck the Chest Clip and Buckle Tongues into the recesses on either side of the seat shell.
   
   

6. Remove the Buckle Strap.
   Locate the buckle strap anchor on the bottom. Turn the anchor sideways and push it through the seat shell to remove, as shown.
   
   
   
   Insert the buckle strap anchor back into the opening from the bottom of the child restraint.
   
   Pull the anchor through the seat and adjust so it lies flat.
   

Shoulder belt routing while in booster mode
While the seat is used in booster mode the shoulder belt must be routed over the child's shoulder.
The belt must pass under the head rest, between the head rest and the seat as long as the child's shoulders are at or below the opening between the head rest and shell.

If the child's shoulders are high enough that routing the shoulder belt under the head rest causes the belt to be pulled down the back side of the child's shoulder (before passing through the head rest), the belt should not be routed the head rest.

If the shoulder height causes the belt to route behind the back and the top of the ears are still at or below the top of the head rest, the shoulder belt should be routed on top of the head rest.

General Information

Leveling the Booster Seat
Canadian Models Only

If the level line is not parallel to the ground, before fastening the booster seat to the vehicle seat, place a tightly rolled towel/ small blanket beneath the bottom rear of the booster seat, as shown.

Installing the Cup Holders
Not available on all models.
Place each cup holder onto the seat, then turn the seat over and secure each cup holder with a screw, as shown. Do not over tighten. Make sure each cup holder is attached securely in place.

Removing Seat Pad

1. Loosen harness.
   Press the harness release button while pulling outward on the harness straps, as shown. Disconnect the chest clip.
   
2. Remove both Harness Straps from the Splitter Plate and pull them through to the front of the seat.
   
3. Disconnect all J-clips from the Seat Pad.
   
4. Disconnect all Retaining Strips, then remove the Seat Pad.
   
5. Pull headrest pad off the headrest.
   
6. Open the tab on the back of the headrest pad and pull out the foam. Repeat for the other side.
   
   NOTE: To re-attach the seat pad when in 5-point harness mode, reverse these steps.
   When replacing the foam, make sure the foam is in the correct orientation. Push the foam into place through the headrest pad opening and secure the foam.
   

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. Keeping your child in a child restraint during the flight will help ensure your family arrives safely at your destination. The FAA recommends that a child weighing:*

• more than 18 kg (40 lbs) use an aircraft seat belt;
• less than 9 kg (20 lbs) use a rear-facing child restraint; and
• from 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs) use a forward-facing child restraint.

* Please note that these FAA recommendations may vary from those applicable to the use of your child restraint in a motor vehicle.

This child restraint can only be used with a 5-point harness in aircraft. Booster seat mode cannot be used in booster mode in aircraft.

Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft

Before installing the child restraint, make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position.

1. Place the child restraint in position.
   Place the child restraint on the aircraft seat forward-facing, as shown above.
   
2. Route aircraft seat belt through belt path.
   Route the aircraft seat belt through the belt path opening in the back of the child restraint and continue through the opening on the opposite side of the child restraint.
   NOTE: Lift the restraint's seat pad away for easier access.
   
3. Fasten the aircraft seat belt, then remove all slack from the belt.
   The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Route the excess aircraft seat belt strap back through the belt path opening. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pulling on the excess seat belt strap to tighten.
   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. Check your work: Reconnect the seat pad to the front of the child restraint. Try to move the child restraint in all directions. If you can move the restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in) from side-to-side or front to back at the belt path, the aircraft seat belt is not tight enough, and you MUST install again until the seat belt is tight.
4. Secure Your Child in the Child Restraint.

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. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Take care not to damage any labels.
• The harness can be wiped clean with mild soap and water. Allow harness to air dry.
• Remove the EPS foam from the headrest pad before washing. Machine wash the seat pad separately in cold water, delicate cycle. Tumble dry 10 to 15 minutes on low heat.
  Tip! To help protect the vehicle upholstery, place a towel beneath and behind the child restraint.

• NEVER use child restraint without the seat pad.
• To protect the child restraint from damage caused by weather, rodents, and other elements common to garages, the outdoors, and other storage locations, remove the seat pad and thoroughly clean the restraint and pad prior to storage. Take care to clean in the areas where crumbs and other debris tend to accumulate.

Recording Model Information

For future reference, record the model number of your child restraint AND the date of manufacture below.
Model Number:
Date of Manufacture:

Storing Your Instructions

Replacement Parts

Not available on all models.
You can order replacement parts 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).

www.evenflo.com
USA:1-800-233-5921, 8 AM to 5 PM E.T.
Canada:1-937-773-3971

SAFETY

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. Using a child restraint makes a big difference. By properly using this child restraint and following these instructions, the instructions and warning labels on the product, and the instructions that accompany your vehicle, you will greatly reduce the risk of serious injury or death to the child from a crash. Do not be misled by the commonly used term "safety seat"; no restraint system can prevent all injuries in all crashes. Many properly restrained adults and children are injured in motor vehicle crashes, including relatively minor crashes. A properly used child restraint is the best way to minimize injuries to the child and to increase the chances for the child's survival in most crashes.

Symbol Legend

	Airbag Symbol – Alerts you to important information about airbag safety.
	LATCH Symbol – Alerts you to important information about LATCH safety.
	Tether Anchor Symbol – Alerts you to important information about Tether Anchor safety.
	Aircraft Symbol – Alerts you to important information about aircraft safety.

CHILD REQUIREMENTS

This child restraint is designed for use by children in forward-facing orientation only. To use this child restraint properly, children MUSTmeet 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 forwardfacing child restraint.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping children rear-facing until they reach the maximum height or weight for their child restraint in rearfacing orientation. Additionally, some states' laws require children to be rear-facing until age 2. Accordingly, you will see this guidance reflected in the Child Requirements below. Please review any applicable local, state or provincial laws related to child passenger safety before installing and using this child restraint.

5-point Harness

• 13.6 to 18.1 kg (30 to 40 lbs)
• 89 to 110 cm (35 to 43.3 in) and tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest
• At least 2 years old
• Shoulders are at or below highest harness level

Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements for 5-point harness use above, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint with its internal harness and begin using it as a beltpositioning booster seat, if possible. If your child exceeds any of the size requirements for 5-point harness use above and is less than 5 years old, however, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint.

Belt-Positioning Booster

• 18.1-45.3 kg (40-100 lbs)
• 110 to 145 cm (43.3 to 57 in) and tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest
• At least 5 years old

Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above for belt-positioning use, you MUST discontinue use of this seat. Your child may be ready for use of the vehicle belt system only at this time.

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

Air Bag Warnings

• DO NOT use this restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an air bag. Air bags may cause serious injury or death to children 12 and under. If your vehicle has an air bag, refer to your vehicle owner's manual for child restraint installation.
• If the rear seat of your vehicle is equipped with side air bags, refer to the following information for proper usage.
  Vehicles built prior to the 2002 model year:
  DO NOT use this restraint in a vehicle seating position equipped with a side air bag unless authorized by the vehicle manufacturer.
  Model year 2002 and newer vehicles: Refer to your vehicle owner's manual before placing this restraint in a seating position equipped with a side air bag.
• DO NOT place any objects between the restraint and the side air bag, as an expanding air bag may cause the items to strike the child.

The forward-facing rear seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
General Warnings

• Failure to follow the Child Requirements for this child restraint could result in serious injury or death. (See Child Requirements).
• Failure to follow these installation instructions and the instructions and warnings on the product can result in the child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash. Serious injury or death may result. These instructions and the instructions in your vehicle owner's manual must be followed carefully. If there is a conflict between the two, the vehicle owner's manual regarding child restraint installation must be followed.
• NEVER leave child unattended.
• DO NOT use child restraint if it is damaged, broken, or missing parts.
• DO NOT use this restraint if it has been involved in a crash. It must be replaced.
• NEVER use this child restraint without the headrest installed.
• NEVER use this child restraint rear-facing.
• NEVER use child restraint without the seat pad.

Location Warnings

• ALWAYS read and follow exactly the instructions and warnings that accompany your vehicle and child restraint.
• According to statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position than in the front seating position. Generally, the center rear position is safest and should be used, if available.
• Some child restraints do not fit all vehicles or all seating locations. There are many thousands of combinations of vehicle makes, models, child restraint configurations, seat belt designs, and seat cushion shapes. The easiest way to determine whether the child restraint is suitable for a particular seating position is to check for a tight installation. If the child restraint cannot be properly installed, DO NOT use the child restraint. Consult vehicle owner's manual, try a different seating location, or call Evenflo.

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

• ONLY use this child restraint on forward-facing vehicle seats. DO NOT use this restraint with vehicle seats that face the rear or side.
• ONLY use this child restraint on vehicle seats with backs that lock into place.

Position Warnings

• If the child exceeds any requirements for 5-point harness, you MUST use this child restraint as a booster.
• Adjust, or remove, thevehicle headrest, in the seat where the child restraint is to be fastened, so that the back of the child restraint rests against the vehicle seat back.
• The headrest on the vehicle seat that the child faces should be placed in the lowest position. Vehicle seats are regulated by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The seatback that the child faces must not be altered in any way. DO NOT attach or hang additional items from the vehicle seat back that are not approved by the vehicle manufacturer. Items not tested with the vehicle seat could injure the child or interfere with car seat performance.
  

Seat Belt Warnings
If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened correctly, the child restraint may not protect the child in a crash.

• ALWAYS read your vehicle owner's manual to determine what vehicle belts and retractors are used in your vehicle.
  Lock your retractors if available in your vehicle.
  

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) forward or side-toside at the vehicle belt path. Serious injury or death may result from poor installation. If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint, try again or move it to another location.
  
• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle with door-mounted seat belts.
  
• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle with seat belts that automatically move along the vehicle frame when the door is opened. These seat belts will not hold a child restraint properly.
  

Seat Belt Warnings

• DO NOT use this child restraint 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 lap/ shoulder belt or a locking lap belt. Check your vehicle owner's manual to see if you have lap belts with ELRs.
• DO NOT use on vehicle seats when both portions of the vehicle belts are positioned forward of the seat crease.
• DO NOT use with lap/shoulder belts with two retractors. If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened correctly, the child restraint may not protect the child in a crash.
• DO NOT allow the seat belt release button to touch the child restraint. Accidental contact may cause the seat belt to release. If necessary, turn the seat belt release button away from the child restraint or move the child restraint to a different location.
• Failure to adjust the harness or vehicle seat belts snugly around the child may result in the child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash. Serious injury or death may occur.

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

Seat Belt Warnings
If you have any of these types of vehicle belt systems listed, these are SAFE to use to install your child restraint in the vehicle. Review vehicle owner's manual for specific instructions on child restraint installation.
LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF these vehicle belt types. Refer to the weight limits on LATCH use. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for LATCH locations.

Lap Belt with Locking Latch Plate
Once buckled, the vehicle belt is tightened by pulling on the free end of the strap until the belt is tight.

Lap Belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The automatic locking retractor does not allow the lap belt to get longer once it is buckled. The vehicle belt is tightened by feeding seat belt webbing into retractor.

Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate
The lap portion of this belt does not loosen once the belt is buckled.
The vehicle belt is tightened by pulling up hard on shoulder belt and feeding the extra webbing into the retractor.

Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate with Locking Retractor
The latch plate slides freely along the lap/shoulder belt. Vehicle belts with sliding latch plates are typically locked at the shoulder belt retractor by buckling the belt and pulling all of the webbing out slowly to switch the retractor.
Check vehicle owner's manual for specific instructions. The vehicle belt is tightened after switching the retractor by pulling up on shoulder belt and feeding the webbing into the retractor.

For Booster Use Only

• Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat. Never use a booster with only a lap belt, as this could cause serious injuries.

• The shoulder belt MUST be threaded properly.
• DO NOT use this booster seat if the child's ears are above the back of the booster seat headrest.
• The shoulder belt MUST NOT cross the child's neck or fall off the child's shoulder. If you cannot adjust the shoulder belt to properly lay midway between the child's shoulder and neck AND at or above the shoulder, try another seating location or do not use the booster seat.

LATCH/UAS Warnings
For 5-point Harness Use Only
What is LATCH?
LATCH is an acronym for (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) and refers to a pair of fixed Lower Anchors (or bars) and a Top Tether anchor that are built into your vehicle, in vehicles built after September 1, 2002.
The lower LATCH anchors are located in the crease, or bight, between the vehicle seat back and seat cushion, and if not visible, will typically be indicated by the symbol. Top tether anchors are located in various places behind the rear vehicle seat.

Center installation in a non-standard LATCH position:
Center installation of this child restraint is permitted using inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions if:

1. your vehicle manual allows such installation; and
2. the inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions are 28 - 51 cm (11 - 20 in.) apart.

LATCH typically offers an easier and more consistent installation. However, this child restraint can be safely installed using either LATCH or vehicle belts and meets the requirements of Federal Safety Standard FMVSS 213 with either installation method. Either method is safe for your child when installed correctly. When using either method, it is best practice to ALWAYS USE tether when installing in the forward-facing position.
DO NOTinstall this child restraint with LATCH and the vehicle's seat belts at the same time. Your vehicle owner's manual may refer to this system as ISOFIX, Universal Anchorage System (UAS), or Lower Universal Anchorage System.
The LATCH system is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may result from misuse. Refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual for lower anchor bar positions in your vehicle.

LATCH/UAS Warnings

• In addition to these instructions, read and follow your vehicle owner's manual regarding installation of the child restraint and LATCH. If there is a discrepancy, follow your vehicle owner's manual.
• ONLY use for securing child restraint to vehicle lower anchor bars.
• NEVER attach two lower anchor connectors to one vehicle lower anchor bar.
• NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the lower anchor connector assembly. Using both together can cause slack in a sudden stop or crash.
• When not in use, the lower anchor connector assembly should be securely stored on child restraint. Keep out of reach of children.
• ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connectors are attached to the vehicle lower anchor bars by pulling hard on the lower anchor connectors. If they are not attached, the lower anchor connector assembly will not secure your child restraint. Serious injury or death may result.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in) side to side or front to back at the belt path on the child restraint. Serious injury or death may result from poor installation. If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint, try again or move it to another location.

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

Tether Strap Warnings

• To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST tightly roll or fold excess or unused tether strap and secure with a rubber band. Attach the tether hook to the storage clip when not in use. This will keep an unused tether from hitting someone during a crash.

Additional Warnings

• In hot or sunny weather,ALWAYS check the areas of the child restraint that may contact your child (e.g., buckle, buckle tongues, etc.) for hot areas before placing him/her into the child restraint. The child could be burned. Cover the child restraint with a light colored blanket when you leave the vehicle.
• This child restraint must be securely fastened to the vehicle,even when unoccupied, using the vehicle seat belts or lower anchor connectors. An unsecured child restraint may injure someone if a crash occurs.
• DO NOT use the cup holders to store cans or hard cups. Only for use with soft cups.
• DO NOT place any cups that contain hot liquids in the cup holders.
• DO NOT attach additional padding, toys, or other devices not made by Evenflo or described in these instructions for the child restraint. Items not tested with the child restraint could injure the child. Additional pads or pillows may interfere with the function of the harness system, or cause breathing problems if the child's head falls forward, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
• In cold weather,DO NOT dress the child in bulky clothing like snowsuits if the child is riding in a child restraint. Bulky coats/snowsuits make it difficult to properly tighten the harness to the child, which may allow the child to be ejected from the restraint during a crash. If necessary, place a blanket over the harnessed child without interfering with the child restraint harness system.

Safe Practices

• Everyone rides buckled up or the vehicle does not go. Make no exceptions for adults or children. If someone unbuckles, stop the vehicle. Being firm and consistent from the start will mean fewer discipline problems as children get older. An unrestrained person can be thrown into and injure other passengers.
• NEVER try to tend to a crying baby's needs while driving. NEVER take a baby out of a child restraint for comforting while the vehicle is moving.
• DO NOT allow a child in a vehicle to have objects such as lollipops or ice cream on a stick. The object can injure the child if the vehicle swerves or hits a bump.
• DO NOT feed an infant who is riding in a child restraint.
• Put sharp or heavy items in the trunk. Anything loose can be deadly in a crash.

Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage
When used with the 5-point harness system and properly installed pursuant to these instructions, this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses, and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap/shoulder belt systems and in aircraft.
Tip! Check with your airline before departure to make sure this restraint meets their requirements.
Refer to instructions on installing your child restraint in aircraft.
When used without the 5-point harness system (in booster mode) and properly installed pursuant to these instructions, this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses, and trucks equipped with lap/ shoulder belt systems only. In booster mode, this seat is NOT certified for aircraft use. A belt-positioning booster requires the use of a lap/shoulder belt system, which is not available on aircraft.

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, e-mail address (optional), phone number (optional), 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.
  You may also register online at www.evenflo.com/registercarseat
• For recall information, call the U.S. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153), or go to www.NHTSA.gov

Public Notice for Canadian Customers

• To register your child restraint, return your registration card, call 1-937-773-3971, or register online at:
  www.evenflo.com/registercarseatcanada
• For recall information, call Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0510 (1-613-993-9851 in Ottawa region) or Evenflo at 1-937-773-3971.