Evenflo EveryFit - User Manual

Important 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, you...

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 the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a properly installed child restraint reduces the risk of death by over 7...

Important 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 years...

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...

Important 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 saf...

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...

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...

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...

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 can be used IN PLACE OF these vehicle belt types. Refer to the Rear-f...

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. 71). This will keep an unused tether or tether...

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...

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-...

20 Description 1. Headrest Adjustment Handle2. Adjustable Headrest3. Shoulder Belt Guide 4. Chest Clip5. Harness Straps6. Cup Holder (both sides of seat)7. Harness Release Button (under flap)8. Recline Handle (under front edge of seat)9. Harness Adjust Strap10. Head Pillow*11. Harness Covers* 12. He...

21 * Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary. Back Child Restraint Features 1^ 1& 1( 2) 2^ 16. Tether Strap and Hook (shown fastened to storage clip) 17. Instruction Manual Storage (both sides of seat, see pg 82) 18. Back Pad19. LATCH (UAS) Storage (both sides of seat) 20. ...

22 PLACE AT ARMPIT • Cup holders MUST be installed before use of this Child Restraint and MUST remain attached to the restraint AT ALL TIMES in Rear-Facing mode. • DO NOT use the cup holder to store cans or hard cups. • DO NOT place any cups that contain hot liquids in the cup holder. • DO NOT attac...

26 Child Requirements: • Weight: 1.8 - 18.1 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 restrai...

Rear-facing 27 To access the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly, you will first need to: • Loosen internal harness straps (pg. 70); • Remove Lower Anchor Connectors (pg. 24); • Lift pad off front edge of child restraint. (pg. 78). To install this child restraint properly in the rear-facing position, th...

28 ALWAYS store the tether strap (pg. 71). Never use tether strap when child restraint seat is rear-facing.1. 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 vehicle seat. 3. Remov...

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 ARMP...

30 Install the LATCH/UAS Guides* NEVER use if parts are broken or damaged. NEVER use LATCH/UAS Guides if they interfere in any way with installation.Connect one guide, if provided, to each lower anchor by sliding the guide into the vehicle seat crease and under the lower anchor. Install the Quick Co...

Rear-facing 31 PLA CE A T ARMPIT PLA CE A T ARMPIT CLICK! Restraints with SecureRight™ Correct Incorrect SecureRight™ Rear-facing Installation with Lower Anchor (UAS) Connectors Lift pad off front edge of seat.Attach lower anchor/UAS connectors to the vehicle lower anchor bars until they lock onto t...

32 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, find another location for your child restraint, or install with...

Rear-facing 33 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. 39 for instructions on moving th...

Rear-facing 35 Pull the seat pad off of the front of the child restraint. Route the lap belt through the rear-facing belt path and continue through the opposite opening of the child restraint. Fasten the buckle. IMPORTANT: The crotch buckle must be in the inner slot and the vehicle belt must be loca...

Rear-facing 37 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.  Child restraint is in one of the three rear-facing recline positions, so that the level line is parallel to the ground (pg. 28).  Towel rolled up and placed beneath the base, if necessary, so that the level line is parallel to the grou...

38 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...

For ward-Facing 39 To access the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly, you will first need to remove the Lower Anchor Connectors from its 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 Lower ...

40 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.If a tether anchor is not available, ALWAYS store the Tether Strap (pg. 71).1. Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from storage location (pg. 24). MAKE SURE...

For ward-Facing 45 7. Connect the tether hook to the vehicle tether 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. 8. To remove the lower anchor connector, pull red release s...

46 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...

For ward-Facing 47 2. Lift up on the recline handle as shown and adjust the seat recline to the upright position . 3. Place child restraint in your vehicle forward- facing , as shown. Always make sure the bottom of the child restraint sits flat on the vehicle seat. Unhook tether strap from the rear ...

48 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. 65), then lift headrest pad away from child restra...

For ward-Facing 49 Raise headrest to its highest position (pg. 65), 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: Mak...

50 • 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 . • To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST tightly roll or fold excess tether strap and secure with the strap/ rubber band. • The te...

For ward-Facing 51 PLA CE AT AR MPIT Hook Tether Anchor Strap 5. Connect the tether hook to the vehicle tether 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. 6. To remove the...

52 Forward-facing Installation Checklist 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.  Child restraint is in the upright position.  Child restraint base sits flat on vehicle seat.  To properly secure this child restraint it MUST NOT move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to ba...

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...

Booster 55 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 ...

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...

58 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 the upright position only (pg. 54). Make sure the ...

The shoulder belt MUST cross midway between child’s shoulder and neck. Use shoulder belt clip, if necessary. The lap belt is stretched low and snug across the child’s hips, beneath the belt guides, and fastened into the buckle. Shoulder Belt Clip Booster 59 Using Your Booster Seat in Backless Booste...

1. Remove the backrest from the booster seat.  See "Converting Seat into Backless Booster" (pg. 60). 2. Move user guide to storage slots underneath base. 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 s...

General 63 1. Replace crotch buckle if seat will be used in harness mode. See page 67. 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 harnes...

64 Reattaching 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. Harness straps A , crotch b...

General 65 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 po...

66 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 three rear- facing recline positions, so that the level line is parallel to the ground. • Forwa...

General 67 To reposition the crotch buckle, first remove the seat back from the base (pg. 60). Looking under the base, turn the crotch buckle harness anchor sideways and push it through the slot in the bottom of the seat shell. Reposition the crotch buckle into the other slot. Make certain the crotc...

68 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 unfasten ches...

General 69 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 c...

70 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 tongues. PL...

General 71 • 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 ...

72 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 install...

74 IMPORTANT: Before installing the child restraint, make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position. 1. Adjust the child restraint to the fully upright position, then place it on the aircraft seat forward-facing. 2. Route the aircraft seat belt through the forward-facing belt path openin...

For ward-Facing 75 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 child restraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pul...

76 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...

78 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...

79 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 crotch buckle through slot in seat. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the cup holders in order to replace the seat...

General 81 • 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 s...

82 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. Recycle a...

General 83 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 Cove...

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...