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  • Page 2: Child Requirements

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information Warnings ................2 Safe Practices ..............10 Recall Information for U.S. Customers ....... 10 Public Notice for Canadian Customers ......10 Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage ..........11 LATCH Information ............11 Symbol Legend ..............11 Visual Glossary ..............12 Securing the Child ............

  • Page 4: Warnings

    WARNING Air Bag Warnings Rear-facing, Forward-facing, and Booster Use • DO NOT use this child 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. Air bags may cause serious injury or death to children 12 and under.

  • Page 5: General Warnings

    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 for further assistance.
  • Page 6 WARNING Location Warnings – cont. Rear-facing, Forward-facing, and Booster Use use this child restraint on forward-facing • ONLY 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.
  • Page 7 WARNING • NEVER use Recline Position #2 or Recline Position #3 when using this child restraint rear-facing. Use ONLY Recline Position #1. • DO NOT use the tether strap when the child restraint is in the rear-facing position. • The headrest on the vehicle seat that the child faces when sitting in the rear facing mode should be placed in the lowest position.
  • Page 8 WARNING Booster Seat Position Warnings Booster Use Only • DO NOT use this booster seat rear-facing. Seat Belt Warnings Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use Only • DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 25 mm (1 in.) forward or side-to-side at either rear- facing or forward-facing belt path on the child re- straint.
  • Page 9 WARNING Booster Mode Only • To prevent serious injury, use ONLY vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining a child in this booster seat. DO NOT • use the locking clip when using this child restraint as a booster seat. •...
  • Page 10 WARNING LATCH Warnings – cont. Rear-facing and Forward-facing Modes Only • ALWAYS be sure that the LATCH connectors are fully engaged onto the LATCH anchor points by pulling hard on the LATCH straps. If they are not fully engaged, the LATCH system will not secure your child restraint.
  • Page 11 • 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. Additional pads or pillows may interfere with the function of the harness system, or cause breathing problems if the child’s...

  • Page 12: Safe Practices

    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. You may also register online at www.evenflo.com/registercarseat...

  • Page 13: 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 passenger motor Check with vehicles, buses, and trucks your airline before equipped with Type I or II seat departure to make sure belts and in aircraft.

  • Page 14: Visual Glossary

    Visual Glossary Your vehicle components may be significantly different than pictured. Consult your owner’s manual to help you identify your vehicle components. Rear Fold-down Armrest Consult your vehicle Headrests owner’s manual. Tether Anchors Forward-facing Back Seat ONLY Belt Buckles Center Lap Belt Back Seat Belt Retractor...
  • Page 15 Visual Glossary Front Seat Lap and Shoulder Belts Front Headrests NO coloque el asiento infantil orientado hacia atrás en el asiento delantero con bolsa de aire. Puede causar MUERTE o LESIONES GRAVES. El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro para los niños de 12 años de edad y mporTanT mporTanT Consult your vehicle...

  • Page 16: Securing The Child

    Securing the Child in the Child Restraint 1. Loosen Harness. Press the harness release button on the front of the seat, then pull up on the harness strap behind the fastened chest clip. 2. Position harness straps. Unfasten chest clip and place the child in the child restraint.

  • Page 17: Chest Clip

    Securing the Child in the Child Restraint 5. Remove all slack in harness. Pull upward on the harness straps near the hips, as shown, to ensure that all slack is removed. 6. Tighten harness. Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness. Note: Make sure the harness straps are snug against the child with no more than two finger-widths between the child and straps.
  • Page 18 Removing the Child from the Restraint 1. Loosen harness straps. Press the harness release button on the front of the seat while pulling up on the harness strap behind the fastened chest clip. 2. Disconnect chest clip. Push the release button and pull the chest clip apart.
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  • Page 20 Using Snugli in the Rear- facing Position Child Requirements Weight: 2.3 – 18 kg (5 – 40 lbs) Height: 48 – 94 cm (19 – 37 in.) AND the top of child’s head is at least 25 mm (1 inch) below the top of the child restraint headrest in either of its two lowest positions.

  • Page 21: Rear-Facing Use Installation Checklist

    (p. 15). To properly secure this child restraint, it MUST move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the rear-facing belt path. To make installation easier, watch the installation video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com.

  • Page 22: Moving Surelatch To Rear-Facing Belt Path

    Which Type of LATCH Connector is on Your Child Restraint? In order to properly install your child restraint with the LATCH system, you must first know which type of LATCH connectors are present on your child restraint. • If your child restraint has SureLatch Connectors, begin installation by referring to “Moving SureLatch Connectors to the Rear-facing Belt Path,”...
  • Page 23 Moving SureLatch to Rear-facing Belt Path 1. Remove SureLatch connectors from the forward-facing belt path. Reach through the harness straps and remove each SureLatch connector, one at a time. 2. Place each connector in the rear-facing belt path. 3. Make sure the buckle and crotch strap is positioned in front of the...

  • Page 24: Installation With Surelatch Connectors

    Rear-facing Installation with SureLatch Connectors IMPORTANT: • If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use the LATCH system. • DO NOT use the tether strap when the child restraint is in the rear-facing position. 1.
  • Page 25 Rear-facing Installation with SureLatch Connectors 3. Increase recline angle, if necessary. If level line is not parallel to the ground, disconnect SureLatch connectors and place a tightly rolled towel/small blanket Level Line beneath the front edge of the child restraint. Tightly rolled towel Repeat Step 2.

  • Page 26: Moving Quick Connectors™ To Rear-Facing Belt Path

    Moving Quick Connectors to the Rear-facing Belt Path To install this child restraint properly in rear-facing position, the Quick Connectors MUST be in the rear-facing belt path, as shown below (seat pad has been removed for clarity). If the Quick Connectors are in the forward-facing belt path (shown below), use the following procedures to move them to the rear-facing belt path.
  • Page 27 Moving Quick Connectors to the Rear-facing Belt Path 2. Place each connector in the rear-facing belt path. 3. Make sure the buckle and crotch strap is positioned in front of the LATCH strap, as shown. Note: Don’t forget to install the seat pad before installing the child restraint in your vehicle.

  • Page 28: Installation With Quick Connectors

    Rear-facing Installation with Quick Connectors IMPORTANT: • If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use the LATCH system. • DO NOT use the tether strap when the child restraint is in the rear-facing position. 1.
  • Page 29 Rear-facing Installation with Quick Connectors 3. Increase recline angle, if necessary. If level line is not parallel to the ground, disconnect Quick Connectors and place a tightly rolled towel/small blanket Level Line beneath the front edge of the child restraint. Tightly rolled towel Repeat Step 2.

  • Page 30: Installation With The Seat Belt

    Rear-facing Installation with the Seat Belt IMPORTANT: • If you are using the LATCH system to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use vehicle seat belt. • DO NOT use the tether strap when the child restraint is in the rear-facing position. 1.
  • Page 31 Rear-facing Installation with the Seat Belt 4. Remove all slack from the seat belt. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while tightening the vehicle seat belt to remove excess slack. 5. Install locking clip, if necessary.
  • Page 32 Rear-facing Installation with the Seat Belt 6. Increase recline angle, if necessary. If the level line is not parallel to the floor of the vehicle, disconnect the seat belt and place a tightly rolled towel/ small blanket beneath Level Line the front edge of the Tightly rolled towel child restraint.
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  • Page 34 Age: At least one year old IMPORTANT Evenflo strongly recommends using the top anchorage (tether) strap when securing a child in this child restraint with the harness straps. Using the tether strap will improve the stability of this child restraint and may reduce the risk of injury.

  • Page 35: Forward-Facing Use Installation Checklist

    Forward-facing Installation Checklist 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat. Restraint is securely locked into Recline Position #2 or #3 (p. 62). Locking clip is installed, if necessary (p. 64). If the child weighs 21.7 kg (48 lbs) or less, the child restraint is securely installed with one of the following methods through the forward-facing belt path:...

  • Page 36: Moving Surelatch To Forward-Facing Belt Path

    Which Type of LATCH Connectors are on Your Child Restraint? In order to properly install your child restraint with the LATCH system, you must first know which type of LATCH connectors are present on your child restraint. • If your child restraint has SureLatch Connectors, begin installation by referring to “Moving SureLatch Connectors to the Forward-facing Belt Path,”...

  • Page 37: Harness Straps

    Moving SureLatch Connectors to the Forward-facing Belt Path 1. Remove one SureLatch connector from the rear-facing belt path. 2. Place the connector in the forward- facing belt path. Pull the harness strap out of the way and insert the connector, behind the straps, into the forward- facing belt path opening, as shown.

  • Page 38: Installation With Surelatch Connectors

    Forward-facing Installation with SureLatch Connectors IMPORTANT: • If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use SureLatch connectors. • Install this child restraint with the vehicle seat belt (NOT LATCH connectors) if the child weighs more than 21.7 kg (48 lbs).
  • Page 39 Forward-facing Installation with SureLatch Connectors Near Side Far Side LATCH Anchor LATCH Anchor 3. Attach SureLatch Connectors. Push a SureLatch connector onto each seat anchor. Note: You may need to vary the angle of the SureLatch connectors, as shown above, to attach to the anchor. Also, make sure LATCH harness is in the forward-facing belt path (p.
  • Page 40 Forward-facing Installation with SureLatch Connectors 4. Secure the child restraint. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat, as shown, to set it in place. Forward-facing Belt Path IMPORTANT: To properly secure this child restraint, it MUST NOT move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side- to-side or from front-to-back at the forward-facing belt path.

  • Page 41: Tether Strap

    Forward-facing Installation with SureLatch Connectors 5. Connect and tighten tether strap. Connect the tether hook to the anchor behind the vehicle seat, as shown. Pull the strap and tighten the tether securely. IMPORTANT: If your tether strap is too short to reach from your child restraint to your vehicle tether anchor, you will need a Tether Extender.

  • Page 42: Moving Quick Connectors To Forward-Facing Belt Path

    Moving Quick Connectors to the Forward-facing Belt Path To install this child restraint properly in forward-facing position, the Quick Connectors MUST be in the forward-facing belt path, as shown below (seat pad has been removed for clarity). If the Quick Connectors are in the rear-facing belt path (shown below), use the following procedures to move them to the forward-facing belt path.
  • Page 43 Moving Quick Connectors to the Forward-facing Belt Path 2. Place the connector in the forward- facing belt path. Pull the harness strap out of the way and insert the connector, behind the straps, into the forward- facing belt path opening, as shown.

  • Page 44: Installation With Quick Connectors

    Forward-facing Installation with Quick Connnectors IMPORTANT: • If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use the Quick Connectors. • Install this child restraint with the vehicle seat belt (NOT LATCH connectors) if the child weighs more than 21.7 kg (48 lbs).
  • Page 45 Forward-facing Installation with Quick Connnectors Near Side Far side LATCH Anchor LATCH Anchor 3. Attach Quick Connectors. Push a Quick Connector onto each seat anchor. Note: You may need to vary the angle of the Quick Connectors, as shown above, to attach to the anchor. Also, make sure LATCH harness is in the forward-facing belt path (p.
  • Page 46 Forward-facing Installation with Quick Connnectors 4. Secure the child restraint. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling up on the LATCH strap to tighten. Forward-facing Belt Path IMPORTANT: To properly secure this child restraint, it MUST NOT move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the forward-facing belt path.

  • Page 47: Installation With The Seat Belt

    Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt IMPORTANT: • Before installing this child restraint forward-facing with the vehicle seat belt, you MUST move the LATCH harness to the rear-facing belt path (p. 20) so that is does not interfere with the vehicle seat belt. Also, make sure the SureLatch or Quick Connectors are attached to the storage D-rings on the seat pad.
  • Page 48 Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt Access Flap 3. Route seat belt through forward-facing belt path. Move the harness out of the way and raise the access flap. Route the seat belt buckle tongue through the forward-facing belt path, as shown. 4.
  • Page 49 Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt 5. Remove all slack from the seat belt. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while tightening seat belt to remove excess slack. 6. Install locking clip, if necessary. You MUST use a locking clip if your vehicle has: Locking Clip...
  • Page 50 Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt 7. Ensure child restraint is secure. Hold the child restraint near the vehicle belt path, as shown, and try to move it in all directions. Vehicle Belt Path IMPORTANT: To properly secure this child restraint, it MUST NOT move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side-to- side or from front-to-back at the vehicle belt path.
  • Page 51 Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt Notice Your child restraint is equipped with one of two types of tether adjusters: standard (shown above) or the TruTether (shown below). If your child restraint is equipped with the TruTether adjuster, refer to page 63 for information about proper tightening.

  • Page 52: When To Put Your Child In A Booster Seat

    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 torso.

  • Page 53: Booster Seat

    How can you tell if a 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.
  • Page 54 Using Snugli as a Booster Seat Child Requirements Weight: 18 – 49.8 kg (40 – 110 lbs) Height: Child is 110 – 145 cm (43.3 – 57 in.) Tops of child’s ears are below the top of the child restraint headrest. Age: At least four years old The shoulder belt MUST pass through shoulder...

  • Page 55: Installation Checklist

    Booster Installation Checklist 1. Convert child restraint to booster seat. See “Converting into a Booster Seat,” p. 54. 2. Secure booster seat to the vehicle seat. Make sure the bottom and back of the booster seat are touching vehicle seat and back. IMPORTANT: You may use the tether strap and LATCH connectors to secure this booster seat to the vehicle seat ONLY if the position of the booster seat in the vehicle...

  • Page 56: Converting Into A Booster Seat

    Converting into a Booster Seat 1. Remove the seat (p. 66) Adjust the headrest to its uppermost position (p. 62). Pull the LATCH connectors from the forward-facing belt path and place them in the seat, as shown. Loosen harness Press the harness release button and pull the harness straps outward.
  • Page 57 Converting into a Booster Seat Push the chest clip and buckle tongues through the forward- facing belt path Buckle the chest clip behind the child restraint, as shown below. 4. Conceal harness tabs. Tuck harness tabs completely into adjustment slots, as shown.
  • Page 58 Converting into a Booster Seat Tighten harness straps Pull harness adjustment strap until harness straps are tight. Insert LATCH connectors. Insert both LATCH connectors through the forward-facing belt path.
  • Page 59 Converting into a Booster Seat Remove the crotch strap Place the child restraint in Recline Position #1 (p. 62), then lay it on its back. Locate the crotch strap anchor on the bottom. Unclip the anchor, push it through the seat, and remove, as shown.
  • Page 60 Converting into a Booster Seat 8. Install the seat pad. Fasten each LATCH connector to its D-ring for storage (pages 60 and 61). IMPORTANT Make sure the child restraint is adjusted to Recline Position #3 (p. 62) and the headrest is adjusted for proper shoulder belt fit (p.
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  • Page 62: General Information

    General Information Using the SureLatch Connectors To remove the SureLatch connector from a LATCH anchor or its storage D-ring, press the Release Button. Release Button When the LATCH harness is When the LATCH harness is in in the forward-facing belt the rear-facing belt path, path, store each SureLatch store each SureLatch connec-...

  • Page 63: Using The Quick Connectors

    Using the Quick Connectors Release Strap To remove the Quick Connector from a LATCH anchor or its storage D-ring, pull the red Release Strap. When the LATCH strap is When the LATCH strap is in in the forward-facing belt the rear-facing belt path, path, store each Quick store each Quick Connector by Connector by snapping it...

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Headrest

    Adjusting the Headrest Headrest Adjust Lever To adjust, squeeze the headrest adjust lever, as shown, while sliding the headrest up or down to the desired position. Adjusting the Recline Position This child restraint can be adjusted to three positions. Squeeze the recline lever at the bottom of the child restraint, as shown, and select the desired recline...

  • Page 65: Using The Trutether Adjuster

    Using the TruTether Adjuster Not available on all models. Tether straps equipped with the TruTether adjuster attach to vehicle tether anchor brackets exactly the same as tether straps with standard tether adjusters. TruTether adjusters, however, are equipped with a Tightness Indicator that shows, at a glance, whether the tether strap is properly tightened.

  • Page 66: Installing The Locking Clip

    Installing the Locking Clip To view 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 67 Installing the Locking Clip Hold the lap/shoulder belts together just behind the free sliding buckle tongue while you 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 13 mm be placed within 13 mm...

  • Page 68: Removing Seat Pad

    Removing Seat Pad EZ Off Pad Enclosure Disconnect all LATCH connectors from D- rings on seat pad. Open “EZ Off” pad enclosure. Disconnect all seat pad hooks. Remove the seat pad. Installing the Accessories WARNING • Use the fold-down cup holder with the child restraint in the forward-facing position ONLY.
  • Page 69 Installing the Accessories WARNING Use the Body Pillow and Infant Head Support with the child restraint in the rear-facing position ONLY. The optional body pillow is used to help support the child by placing it in the restraint, as shown. IMPORTANT: •...

  • Page 70: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning • DO NOT lubricate or immerse the SureLatch connectors, the buckle, or any other part of this child 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.
  • Page 71 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 72: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Not available on all models. You can order replacement parts online at www.evenflo.com or call Evenflo. When you contact us, please have the product model number and date of manufacture (found on the back of the child restraint).

  • Page 73: Limited Warranty

    Product is within the warranty period must be presented to ob- tain warranty service. This express limited warranty is extended by Evenflo ONLY to the original Purchaser of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to subsequent purchasers or end users of the Product.
  • Page 76 • USA: 1-800-374-3603 , 8 AM to 5 PM E.T. • Canada: 1-937-773-3971 • México: 01-800-706-12-00...

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