Page 2 - According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety; To reduce the risk of; Symbol Legend
According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children in a crash, yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, read this owner’s manual and your veh...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Important Information
Impor tant Rear -facing Forwar d-F acing Booster General 3 Table of Contents Important Information Child Requirements ............................................................... 4 Premature Infant Use ............................................................. 6 Warnings .........................
Page 4 - Child Requirements; WARNING
4 This child restraint is designed for use by children in both rear-facing and forward-facing orientations. To use this child restraint properly, children MUST meet the size and age requirements below. In addition, Evenflo recommends consulting with your child’s physician before allowing your child ...
Page 5 - Forward-facing with Harness
Impor tant 5 Forward-facing with Harness • 10 - 29.5 kg (22 - 65 lbs) • 71 - 124 cm (28 - 49 in.) • Tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest • At least 2 years old IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements for forward-facing use above, yo...
Page 6 - Premature Infant Use
6 Before using this child restraint for preterm or low birth weight infants, ensure the Child Requirements are met and follow the guidelines in this section. According to NHTSA, a properly installed Child Restraint reduces the risk of death by over 70% for infants involved in crashes. Federal Motor ...
Page 7 - use this child restraint in the front seat of a; DO NOT; use this restraint in a vehicle seating position; Model year 2002 and newer vehicles:; this restraint in a seating position equipped with a side; Airbag Warnings; The forward facing back seat is the safest place; WARNING / MISE EN GARDE; DEATH or SERIOUS
Impor tant 7 • DO NOT use this child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an air bag, unless the air bag has been deactivated. 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 year...
Page 8 - WARNING/MISE EN GARDE; General Warnings
8 • Failure to follow the Child Usage Requirements for rear-facing, forward-facing and booster mode for this child restraint could result in serious injury or death. (See "Child Requirements" on pages 4 - 5). • Failure to follow installation instructions and the instructions and warning labe...
Page 9 - Location Warnings
Impor tant 9 • ALWAYS read and follow exactly the instructions that accompany your vehicle and child restraint. • According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Generally, the center rear position is sa...
Page 10 - Forward-Facing Warnings
10 • When using this restraint rear-facing, DO NOT loosen the vehicle seat belt to provide more leg room, as this may keep the child restraint from protecting your child. • Fold-down armrests could pose a hazard to a rear- facing child in certain types of collisions. Consult your vehicle owner’s man...
Page 11 - Booster Mode Warnings; Impor
11 • DO NOT use this booster seat rear- facing. • 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 cross midway between the child's shoulder an...
Page 12 - Retractor; Seat Belt Warnings
12 • 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. • 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 in use. Seriou...
Page 13 - shoulder belt that is equipped; MUST; Locking Clip; Using a Locking Clip
13 • 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 use with inflatable seat belts except in booster mode. • Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine how...
Page 14 - Free end
14 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/UAS can be used IN PLACE OF these vehicle belt types. Refer to the Re...
Page 17 - Tether Strap Warnings; Additional Warnings
17 Tether Strap Warnings • To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST tightly roll or fold excess of unused tether strap and secure with a rubber band. Attach the tether hook to the storage clip when not in use. (See "Removing the Tether Strap" on pg. 68). This will keep an unused tether or t...
Page 18 - feed an infant who is riding in a child restraint.; IMPORTANT; BUSINESS REPLY MAIL; Safe Practices
18 • 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...
Page 19 - Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage; • Child restraints could be recalled for; Public Notice for Canadian Customers; this restraint
19 Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage • Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Evenflo Company, Inc. 1801 Commerce Dr. Piqua, OH 45356 or call 1-...
Page 21 - Description; Child Restraint Features*
21 Description 1. Headrest Adjustment Handle 2. Adjustable Headrest 3. Shoulder Belt Guide 4. Instruction Manual Storage (see pg. 81) 5. Chest Clip (see pg. 79 ) 6. Harness Straps7. Cup Holders (both sides of seat) with Cup Holder Screws (Canada Only, see pg. 22) 8. Harness Release Button (under fla...
Page 22 - strips; Cup Holders
22 PLACE AT ARMPIT Hook- and-loop strips Cup Holders Harness Covers* Child Restraint Features IMPORTANT: Cup holders MUST be installed before use of this Child Restraint and MUST remain attached to the restraint at all times. Snap each cup holder onto seat and press down to secure A . CANADA ONLY: I...
Page 23 - Child Restraint Features
23 Head Pillow* The optional Body Pillow is for REAR-FACING use only and, when placed in the restraint as shown, helps support your child.When using the lower headrest/ harness positions, make sure the bottom of the headrest flap is behind the body pillow flap as shown. Child Restraint Features Body...
Page 24 - Your child restraint will have the EasyClickTM Lower; lower; lower anchor; storage; Release; EasyClickTM
24 Which Type of Lower Anchor Connector Is on Your Child Restraint? Your child restraint will have the EasyClick™ Lower Anchor Connector (shown below). Use the instructions on the following pages to properly install the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly on your child restraint. To remove the lower anc...
Page 25 - To store the; connector; it clicks into position as shown below:
25 Impor tant To store the lower anchor (UAS) connector , push UNTIL it clicks into position as shown below: Rear-Facing Forward-Facing CLICK! Child Restraint Features CLICK! Store Lower Anchor (UAS) Connectors
Page 26 - Using the Child Restraint
26 Child Requirements: • Weight: 1.8 - 18 kg (4 - 40 lbs) • Height: 43 - 102 cm (17 - 40 in.) and top of child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) or more below the top of child restraint headrest IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above, they MUST use this child restraint...
Page 27 - Rear; illustrations below show pad off for clarity only); Moving Lower Anchor Connector; Inner slot
Rear -facing 27 To access the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly, you will first need to: • Loosen internal harness straps (pg. 67); • Remove Lower Anchor Connectors (pg. 24); • Lift pad off front edge of child restraint. (pg. 67). To install this child restraint properly in the rear-facing position, t...
Page 28 - Rear-facing Installation with
28 ALWAYS store the tether strap (pg. 68). Never use tether strap when child restraint seat is rear-facing.1. If necessary, make sure vehicle is on level ground.. 2. Place child restraint rear-facing on approved vehicle seat. Always make sure the bottom of the child restraint sits flat on the vehicl...
Page 29 - Lift pad off front; UP; Securing the Restraint with EasyClickTM; Tighten the strap by moving the; Correct
Rear -facing 29 Lift pad off front edge of seat as shown. Attach lower anchor / UAS connectors to the vehicle lower anchor bars until they lock onto the bars on both sides of the seat. IMPORTANT : Make sure both lower anchor connectors are facing upward and the straps are not twisted. PLA CE A T A R...
Page 30 - side or front to back; proper recline
30 Rear-facing Installation with Lower Anchor (UAS) Connectors 7. Test for tightness. If you can move the child restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) side to side or front to back at the rear-facing belt path, the lower anchor connector assembly strap is not tight enough. You will need to try again, fi...
Page 31 - the vehicle seat belt; so that it does not interfere with the; • DO NOT; use the Tether Strap when the child restraint; Rear-facing Installation; Forward-facing lower
Rear -facing 31 IMPORTANT: • Before installing this child restraint rear-facing with the vehicle seat belt , you MUST move the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (UAS) to the forward- facing belt path so that it does not interfere with the vehicle seat belt. Refer to pg. 37 for instructions on moving t...
Page 34 - Inner
34 Pull the seat pad off of the front of the child restraint. Route the vehicle belt through the rear-facing belt path and continue through the opposite belt path on the child restraint. Fasten the buckle. IMPORTANT: The buckle must be in the inner slot and the vehicle belt must be located in front ...
Page 35 - Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.; Rear-facing Installation Checklist
Rear -facing 35 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat. Child restraint is in one of the four rear-facing recline positions, so that the child restraint is in the proper recline zone for the weight of the child. (pgs. 28 and 32). Towel rolled up and placed beneath the base, if necessary, ...
Page 36 - Connector; tops of child’s ears are at or below the; IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE THE TOP ANCHORAGE; are; Once your child; exceeds; any of the size; forward-facing with harness; and is at least 4 years old, you; discontinue use of this
36 Forward-facing Belt Path Tether Strap Lower Connector (UAS) Assembly Child Requirements: • Weight: 10 - 29.5 kg (22 - 65 lbs) • Height: 71 - 124 cm (28 - 49 in.) and tops of child’s ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest. • Age: At least 2 years old IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE THE...
Page 37 - (Illustrations below show pad off for clarity only)
Forwar d-F acing 37 To access the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly, you will first need to remove the Lower Anchor Connectors from their storage location (see pg. 24). (Illustrations below show pad off for clarity only) To install this child restraint properly in the forward-facing position, the Lowe...
Page 38 - Forward-facing Installation with
38 DO NOT install by this method for a child weighing more than 18 kg (40 lbs).Infants who weigh less than 10 kg (22 lbs) MUST always be rear-facing.1. Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from storage location (pg. 24). MAKE SURE Lower Anchor strap is in forward-facing belt path (pg. 37). 2. Lift up on t...
Page 39 - Attach lower anchor (UAS) connectors to the vehicle; Make sure both lower anchor connectors
Forwar d-F acing 39 CLICK! this side UP this side UP CLICK! Forward-facing Installation with Lower Anchor (UAS) Connectors Securing the Restraint with EasyClick™ Attach lower anchor (UAS) connectors to the vehicle lower anchor bars until they lock onto the bars on both sides of the seat. Correct Inc...
Page 40 - Recheck that the child restraint is in the
40 Forward-facing Installation with Lower Anchor (UAS) Connectors 6. Test for tightness. If you can move the child restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) side to side or front to back at the rear-facing belt path, the lower anchor connector assembly strap is not tight enough. You will need to try again,...
Page 41 - • The tether strap is for; forward-facing use only; tether hook to the storage clip on the seat in rear-; Hook; Connect the tether hook to
Forwar d-F acing 41 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury to your child or other vehicle occupants. • The tether strap is for forward-facing use only . The tether is not used in rear-facing mode. Attach the tether hook to th...
Page 42 - with the vehicle seat belt
42 Forward-facing Installation with Vehicle Seat Belts IMPORTANT: • Before installing this child restraint forward-facing with the vehicle seat belt , you MUST move the Lower Anchor Connector (UAS) Assembly to the rear- facing belt path so that it does not interfere with the vehicle seat belt. Refer...
Page 43 - red; Ensure child restraint is secure.; Forward-Facing Installation with Lap Belt; Tether; Forward-facing Installation
Forwar d-F acing 43 3. Unhook tether strap from the rear of the child restraint and place tether hook with red adjuster (pg. 68) over back of vehicle seat. 4. Place child restraint in your vehicle forward- facing , as shown. Always make sure the bottom of the child restraint sits flat on the vehicle...
Page 44 - Lap belt; Forward-facing with Lap Belt Only
44 The vehicle seat belt must be as tight as possible. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat as you tighten the vehicle seat belt , as shown. Lower the headrest pad. Raise headrest to its highest position (pg. 62), then lift headrest pad away from child restra...
Page 45 - Headrest
Forwar d-F acing 45 Raise headrest to its highest position (pg. 62), then lift headrest pad away from child restraint for easier access. Route the lap/shoulder belt through the forward-facing belt path and continue through the opposite opening of the child restraint. Fasten the buckle. IMPORTANT: Ma...
Page 46 - Attaching the Tether Strap; Lap Belt
46 • Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury to your child or other vehicle occupants. • The tether strap is for forward-facing use only . The tether is not used in rear-facing mode. Attach the tether hook to the storage clip on the seat in rear-facing mode only. This wil...
Page 48 - Forward-facing Installation Checklist
48 Forward-facing Installation Checklist 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat. Child restraint is in one of the upright positions. Only use position 5 for children weighing more than 18 kg (40 lbs). Child restraint base sits flat on vehicle seat. Install with Lower Anchor Connector As...
Page 49 - How is a booster seat used?; Booster; When to Put Your Child in a Booster Seat
Using the Child Restraint as 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 excel...
Page 51 - Using Your Booster Seat; Rear view of
Booster 51 Using Your Booster Seat in High-Back Mode Child Requirements • Weight: 18 - 54.4 kg (40 - 120 lbs) • Height: 112 - 145 cm (44 - 57 in.) AND tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of the booster seat headrest. • Age: At least 4 years old Rear view of belt guide The shoulder belt ...
Page 53 - Convert from High-Back Booster to Harness Mode; Converting Seat into High-Back Booster
Booster 4. Lift up headrest pad. Disconnect hook-and- loop connectors on seat pad.Push the shoulder straps behind the headrest pad. 5. Pull harness straps, chest clip, and buckle tongues through the forward-facing belt guides. Snap the two halves of the chest clip together behind the seat. NOTE: Rai...
Page 54 - High-Back Booster Installation Checklist; Convert child restraint to booster seat.; Secure child and booster seat to vehicle seat.
54 High-Back Booster Installation Checklist 1. Convert child restraint to booster seat. See "Converting Seat Into High-Back Booster" (pg. 56). 2. Secure booster seat to the vehicle seat. Make sure the seat base is flat on vehicle seat in one of the upright positions only (pg. 50). Make s...
Page 58 - FOR CANADIAN MODELS ONLY:
Using Your Booster Seat in Backless Booster Mode Backless Booster Insert (Canada Only) FOR CANADIAN MODELS ONLY: The Backless Booster Insert MUST be installed before use of this Child Restraint in Backless Booster Mode. 1. Convert your Child Restraint to Backless Booster mode as shown in “Converting...
Page 59 - Backless Booster Installation Checklist; MUST NOT
1. Remove the backrest from the booster seat. See "Converting Seat into Backless Booster" (pg. 56). 2. Install the Backless Booster Insert (Canada Only). 3. Place the booster seat on the vehicle seat. Make sure the booster seat is in the upright position. 4. Set the child in the booster ...
Page 60 - Reattaching the Booster Back
60 1. Replace buckle if seat will be used in harness mode. See page 64. 2. Slide buckle tongues and chest clip up toward the headpad, and ensure the harness straps are straight and not twisted. NOTE: Shorten harness adjust strap so that it is about 3" long and place it over harness release butto...
Page 61 - General; To check installation of booster back:; that it is securely attached.; fully engaged around the
General 61 Reattaching the Booster Back To check installation of booster back: Pull up on base to check that it is securely attached. Ensure hooks are fully engaged over bar at back of seat. IMPORTANT: You MUST ensure that the hooks are fully engaged around the bar before using seat. Ensure harness ...
Page 62 - Adjusting the Headrest/Harness Position; Handle
62 To adjust, squeeze the headrest adjustment handle while sliding the headrest up or down to the desired position.When the headrest is in one of the locking positions, the adjustment handle will lock into its original position. Pull up and down on the headrest to ensure it is locked into position. ...
Page 63 - To raise or lower the recline, pull the; Reclining Child Restraint; he seat is in the fully
General 63 To raise or lower the recline, pull the recline handle on the front edge of the seat and push or pull seat into the desired recline position as indicated below: • Rear-Facing: The seat is in one of the four rear-facing recline positions and the proper recline zone for the weight of the ch...
Page 64 - Adjusting the Buckle Position; Bottom view
64 To reposition the buckle, first remove the seat back from the base (pg. 56). Looking under the base, turn the buckle harness anchor sideways and push it through the slot in the bottom of the seat shell. Reposition the buckle into the other slot. Make certain the buckle anchor is seated against th...
Page 65 - The baby’s back and; Harness; Securing the Child in the Child Restraint
General 65 Place baby in the child restraint. The baby’s back and bottom should be flat against the restraint. If there is a gap, the baby will not be comfortable. 1. Push the harness release button on the front of the seat. At the same time, pull on the harness straps. 2. Unbuckle harness and unfas...
Page 66 - NOT
66 4. Insert both buckle tongues into the buckle. Pull up on the harness strap to check that the buckle tongues are fastened and to remove any slack from the webbing around the child's legs. 5. Snap the two halves of the chest clip together, as shown, and slide to armpit level. 6. Hold the chest cli...
Page 67 - Loosen the harness strap; Removing the Child from the Child Restraint
General 67 1. Loosen the harness strap by pressing the harness release button located on the front of the seat. 2. While pressing the button, pull out on the harness straps. To unfasten the chest clip, push the release button and pull apart. 3. Press the red buckle release, and remove the buckle ton...
Page 68 - Push the; IP; Removing the Tether Strap
68 • To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST tightly roll or fold excess tether strap and secure with the strap/ rubber band. • Attach the tether hook to one of the two storage clips on the seat back when not in use ( rear-facing mode only ). This will keep an unused tether or tether hook from hit...
Page 69 - Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft; Turbulence can happen with little or no warning. When
General 69 Installing 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 safes...
Page 70 - Before installing the child restraint,; make; belts and lay over the; in front of the buckle; Fasten the aircraft seat; Installing Child Restraint
70 IMPORTANT: Before installing the child restraint, make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position . 1. Unbuckle the aircraft seat belts and lay over the armrests, as shown. Place the child restraint on the aircraft seat rear-facing. Ensure the child restraint is in the proper recline z...
Page 71 - Excess; shown above. Reconnect the seat pad to the front of; install again until the seat belt is tight.; be
Rear -facing 71 PLACE A T ARMPIT Excess belt Installing Child Restraint Rear-facing in Aircraft 4. The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pulling on the excess seat belt strap to tighten. Route the exc...
Page 73 - facing
Forwar d-F acing 73 Installing Child Restraint Forward-facing in Aircraft 3. Fasten the aircraft seat belt. 4. The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Route the excess aircraft seat belt strap back through the forward-facing belt path opening, as shown. Using your full weight, push the ...
Page 74 - Removing the Seat Cover; Elastic
74 1. Push the harness release button on the front of the seat. At the same time, pull on the harness straps. 2. Raise headrest and remove elastic straps from around headrest adjustment handle. 3. Slide headrest pad over headrest and remove the elastic straps from vehicle belt guides. 4. Pull the ha...
Page 75 - From the back of the
General 75 5. From the back of the seat, loosen the top of the back pad, and pull the tether strap through the slot in the cover. 6. On either side of the back pad, pull the corners of the cover off the seat shell. 7. Disconnect the hook- and-loop connectors in the lower part of back pad, and lift c...
Page 76 - both sides of the front of; Snaps
76 Removing the Seat Cover 8. Disconnect snaps on both sides of the front of the seat, and lift up. 9. Disconnect elastic straps at back and remove pockets from tabs on either side of seat pad. 10. Push buckle through slot in seat. Remove seat pad from seat. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the c...
Page 77 - Reattaching the Seat Cover; adjust strap through slot
General 77 Reattaching the Seat Cover 1. Pull seat pad over seat base and reconnect snaps on front of seat at both sides. Pull harness adjust strap through slot at front of seat pad, and pull buckle through slot in seat. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the cup holders in order to replace the sea...
Page 78 - Insert the corners into
78 Reattaching the Seat Cover 4. Insert the corners into the pockets on either side of back pad. 5. Replace headrest pad. Pull tether strap through slot in back of back pad. 6. Replace elastic straps around shoulder belt guides. Pull harness straps through opening in headrest pad. 7. Attach elastic ...
Page 79 - SensorSafe Chest Clip; This child restraint is equipped with a SensorSafe chest; SensorSafe® Technology; See the SensorSafe Mobile App User Guide
General 79 SensorSafe Chest Clip PLACE AT ARMP IT LEVEL SENSOR SAFE This child restraint is equipped with a SensorSafe chest clip that works with the SensorSafe mobile app which can be downloaded from The Apple App Store® or Google Play™.*The SensorSafe mobile app can provide the following informati...
Page 80 - abrasive cleaners or solvents.; NEVER; use child restraint without the seat pad.; To help protect the vehicle; ip; Care and Cleaning
80 • DO NOT lubricate or immerse in water the LATCH/ UAS 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...
Page 81 - child restraint; AND; Storing Your Instructions; Backless Mode
General 81 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. 2. Remove all screws and disassemble the restraint. 3. ...
Page 82 - Replacement Parts
82 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). Not available on all models. Styles may vary. Replacement Parts Harness Covers Buckl...
Page 83 - Notes
Page 84 - assignable or transferable to subsequent purchasers or; Limited Warranty
For a period of 90 days from the original purchase of this Product, Evenflo warrants to the original end user (“Purchaser”) this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship. Evenflo’s sole obligation under this express limited warranty shall be, at Evenflo’s option...
