• IMPORTANT • More children are killed every year as passengers in car crashes than by any other type of injury. To This child restraint meets all the requirements of Federal reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, read this Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Consult vehicle owner’s • When not in use, the LATCH harness and hook should be manual, try a different seating location or call Evenflo at securely stored in the storage area located in the carrier 1-800-233-5921.
• DO NOT attach additional padding, toys or other devices not made by Evenflo or described in these instructions to • Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. the child restraint. Items not tested with the child restraint You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
Know Your Vehicle Your vehicle components may be significantly different than pictured. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help you identify your vehicle components. Front Seat Lap and Shoulder Belts Air Bag Fold-down Armrest Do not place your child Consult your vehicle owner’s manual. restraint by any air bags.
Know Your Carrier Base Using the Handle There are Three Positions for the Handle Locking Clip (here or on bottom of carrier) LATCH Harness Angle Indicator Level Adjustment Indicator To use, squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to the desired position.
Using the Locking Clip Use the locking clip with lap/shoulder vehicle seat belts that have a free sliding buckle tongue or with shoulder belts that slip through the buckle tongue and loosen when the child restraint is checked for tightness. See pages 18 – 21 to complete installation of this carrier and its base.
Properly Installed Locking Clip Shoulder Belt Locking Buckle Tongue Seat Belt Buckle Pull the harness strap and anchor to the front of the seat WARNING shell. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side. • DO NOT use this carrier base if it moves more than 1 inch (25 mm) forward or side-to-side at the belt path.
Changing the Crotch Strap Position Remove the crotch strap anchor from the clips on the bottom of the carrier, and push the anchor up through the slot to the top of the seat. Pull the harness anchor, harness strap, buckle tongue, and chest clip to the front of the carrier.
Removing Child from Harness To unfasten the chest clip, Press the red buckle release squeeze the tabs together Slide each harness strap over Insert the buckle tongues into , and remove the buckle and pull the clip apart. the buckle. Pull up on the the child’s shoulders.
Installing and Using the LAP AND LAP BELT Base with the Seat Belt SHOULDER BELT WARNING • The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base. Check by lifting up on the carrier. • NEVER use the Embrace carrier alone in the vehicle without the convenience base.
Secure the carrier to the base by placing it into the base and pressing down on the front and back. The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base. Check by lifting up on the carrier handle. Move the handle to the “car” position by squeezing both handle releases and rotating the handle until it locks into place behind the carrier.
Installing the Base with the LATCH System LATCH is a new 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.
Removing the LATCH System Checklist for a Properly Installed Child Restraint Tilt and slide the adjuster to loosen. Tilt and slide the adjuster to loosen. Press the the hook. Press hook in and twist to Carrier is locked firmly into the base. release.
WARNING Using as an Infant Carrier Secure the child in the carrier by following “Securing your • NEVER place this carrier near the edges of counter tops, Child in the Carrier” on page 15. tables, or other high surfaces. The child’s movements can cause the carrier to slide and fall.
Installing the Canopy Place the optional Strap Covers over the harness straps for your child’s comfort. Insert front canopy end into the outer canopy holder Insert the back canopy end into the inner canopy holder . Repeat on the other side. NOTE: Some models have one set of canopy holders ( Installing the Accessories Not available on all models.
To order replacement parts you can order on-line at ing the Harness Position” on page 12 to ensure proper evenflo.com or contact Evenflo at 1-800-233-5921. reinstallation of harness straps. When you contact us, please have the product model • Cloth pad, canopy and head support may be machine...
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