Page 2 - Symbol Legend
2 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 v...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Proper Installation
3 Table of Contents Important Information .............................................. 4 Child Requirements ........................................................ 4 Premature Infant Use ..................................................... 5 Warnings ................................................
Page 4 - Child Requirements; DEATH or SERIOUS; MUST; Important Information
4 Child Requirements • 1.8 to 10 kg (4 to 22 lbs) • 43 to 73 cm (17 to 29 in.) and top of child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back (see pages 19 and 28). This child restraint is designed for use by children in rear-facing orientation only. To use this ch...
Page 5 - aspx; Premature Infant Use
5 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 6 - Position 1; General Warnings
6 • Failure to follow the Child Requirements for use of this child restraint could result in serious injury or death. (See page 4 for Child Requirements). • Child Restraints should be used only for travel. Potential adverse health effects from excessive use of infant child restraints have been docum...
Page 7 - has been deactivated. Interaction between a rear-; Vehicles built prior to the 2002 model year:; The forward-facing rear seat is the; Airbag Warnings
7 • DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front seat with air bag. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. • 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. Inte...
Page 8 - Location Warnings; VEHICLE TYPES IN WHICH THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
8 • 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 a rear seating position than in a front seating position. Generally, the center rear is safest and should be used if...
Page 9 - death may result from poor installation. If you cannot; Retractor; Seat Belt Warnings
9 • ALWAYS read your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what vehicle belts and retractors are used in your vehicle belt. The vehicle belt MUST lock and MUST NOT loosen after the seat belt is tightened. • DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) side to side or front to b...
Page 11 - Lap Belt with Locking Latch Plate; Check vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions.; Free end
11 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 your v...
Page 12 - Vehicle
12 LATCH ( L ower A nchors and T ethers for CH ildren) and UAS ( U niversal A nchorage S ystem) are acronyms that refer 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/UAS anchors are loca...
Page 13 - Usage Warnings
13 • In addition to these instructions, read and follow your vehicle owner’s manual regarding installation of the child restraint and LATCH/UAS . If there is a discrepancy, follow your vehicle owner’s manual. • ONLY use for securing convenience base to vehicle lower anchor bars. • NEVER attach two l...
Page 14 - ALWAYS; Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage; Check with your airline before; ip
14 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Usage Warnings • Failure to follow installation instructions could result in serious injury or death. These instructions, the instructions in your vehicle owner’s manual, and the instructions on your child restraint must be followed carefully. If there ...
Page 15 - IMPORTANT; BUSINESS REPLY MAIL; Recall Information for U.S Customers; Child restraints could be recalled; Public Notice for Canadian Customers
15 • 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 if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Evenflo Company, Inc. 1801 Commerce Dr. Piqua, OH 45356 or call 1-...
Page 16 - Child Restraint Features; Front View; *Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary.
16 Handle Harness Straps Harness Slots Adjuster Strap Buckle Release Canopy* Chest Clip Convenience Base* (optional) Release Handle Child Restraint Features Front View Back View Seat Pad Buckle Strap Slots Splitter Plate LATCH/UAS Pouch* (see pg. 17) *Not all features are available on all models. St...
Page 17 - (only on models sold without; Vehicle Seat; Removing and Storing
17 LATCH/UAS Hooks LATCH/UAS Pouch* (only on models sold without convenience base) LATCH/UAS Adjuster Child Restraint Features NurtureMax Convenience Base* (Bottom) LATCH/UAS (First Choice Only)* Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Vehicle Seat Belt Path / Lower Anchor Connector Strap Openings Lower Anc...
Page 18 - Using the Carrier Handle; Refer to “Securing the Child in the Carrier” on page 36.
18 To change carrier handle positions , push down and rotate the handle to the desired position until it locks into place. IMPORTANT: • ONLY use Positions 1 or 3 when traveling in a vehicle. • NEVER use Positions 2 or 3 to carry your child. 2 3 1 Using the Carrier Handle IMPORTANT: ALWAYS secure the...
Page 19 - Once your child; exceeds; any of the size; discontinue use of this; Harness straps at or
19 Child Requirements• Weight: 1.8 to 10 kg (4 to 22 lbs) • Height: 43 to 73 cm (17 – 29 in.) and top of child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back. IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above, you MUST discontinue use of this chi...
Page 20 - UAS; Installing the Base with Lower
20 • This lower anchor connector assembly system is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions. • In addition to these instructions and the instructions on your child restraint, read and follow your vehicle owner’s manual regarding installation of the child restraint and LATCH/UAS ....
Page 21 - Attach the right hook to the right; DOUBLE
21 Installing the Base with Lower Anchor Connectors Before you begin, be sure the level line is parallel to the floor of the vehicle. 1 Place the base on the vehicle seat and unhook the lower connectors. Route the lower anchor connector strap and hook through the lower anchor connector strap opening...
Page 22 - Using your full weight, push the base firmly into; use this child restraint if it moves more than 2.5
22 Installing the Base with Lower Anchor Connectors 3 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Using your full weight, push the base firmly into the vehicle seat, while pulling up on the strap to tighten. The lower anchor connector assembly strap must be as tight as possible. DO NOT use this chil...
Page 23 - be locked firmly into the; NEVER; lower anchor connector. Using both together can; Check your vehicle owner’s; Installing the Base with the; Before you begin, be sure the level line is; Adjust the base so that the level line is level
23 • The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the convenience base. Check by lifting up on the carrier. • NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the lower anchor connector. Using both together can cause slack in a sudden stop or crash. • This child restraint MUST face the rear of the vehicle. • N...
Page 24 - Check to be sure the base; LAP BELT; into locking mode for child restraint installation. It may
24 Installing the Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt Lock the vehicle seatbelt. Pull the shoulder belt tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt and, at the same time, push down on the base using your full weight. Check to be sure the base is secured in the vehicle seat....
Page 25 - DO NOT; Placing the Carrier in the Base; Ensure Adjuster strap is inside the child; be locked firmly into the base. Check; Continue with “Placing the Carrier in the Base” on page
25 DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) forward or side-to-side at the seat belt path. Move the child restraint to another seating location, try to tighten the seat belt again, or use the lower anchors instead. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. 1 Placing the...
Page 27 - Installation with Base
27 1. Secure the convenience base to the vehicle seat. Convenience base is securely installed with lower anchor connector assembly system (page 20) OR Convenience base is securely installed with vehicle seat belt (page 23). IMPORTANT: A properly secured convenience base does NOT move more than 2...
Page 28 - Vehicle Seat Belt
28 Proper Installation WITHOUT the Base Child Requirements• Weight: 1.8 to 10 kg (4 to 22 lbs) • Height: 43 to 73 cm (17 to 29 in.) and top of child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back. IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above...
Page 29 - After securing the infant, place the restraint rear-; Installing the Carrier without the
29 After securing the infant, place the restraint rear- facing into your vehicle as shown and adjust the restraint so that the level line is level with the ground. 1 • Use th is infan t restrain t only in a rear-f acing p osition w hen usin g it in a vehicle . • Use o nly with childre n who w eigh b...
Page 30 - LAP BELT ONLY; In vehicles with a lap and; LAP
30 IMPORTANT: Some vehicle belts cannot be switched into locking mode for child restraint installation. It may be necessary to use a locking clip in these situations. To install a locking clip, refer to page 46. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual to determine which type of belt retractor is in the ...
Page 31 - If the level line is not level to the ground, use a
31 Installing the Carrier without the Base Using Vehicle Seat Belts 3 The seat belt must be as tight as possible. Push down on the bottom of the seat using your full weight as you tighten the vehicle belt. 4 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more...
Page 32 - After securing the infant, place the restraint; Installing the Carrier without the Base
32 5 Push down and rotate the handle to Position 1 or 3 when traveling in a vehicle (page 18). Remove lower anchor connectors from storage pouch. 1 2 *Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary. Installing the Carrier without the Base Using Vehicle Seat Belts After securing the in...
Page 33 - DOUBLE CHECK; Using your full weight,
33 3 *Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary. Installing the Carrier without the Base Using Lower Anchor Connectors* Feed lower anchor connectors through belt guides, making sure the connector straps do not become twisted. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to locate the low...
Page 35 - Secure the child in the carrier; Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.; MUST NOT; Installation without Base
35 1. Place the child in the carrier. The child’s back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the carrier. 2. Secure the child in the carrier (pages 36-37). Harness straps MUST start as close as possible to, but NEVER above, the child’s shoulders (page 36). Both buckle ton...
Page 36 - the baby but never under the baby’s bottom. Adjust the; CLICK; Securing the Child in the Carrier
36 Place the baby in the carrier. Baby’s bottom and back should be flat against the seat. If there is a gap, baby will not be comfortable. Slide each harness strap over the child’s shoulders. Harness straps MUST start as close as possible to, but NEVER above, the child’s shoulders. 1 Facing the fron...
Page 37 - armpit level and snap them together.; Tighten the harness straps by pulling on the; NOT; be able to pinch the harness (see
37 Align the two sides of the chest clip at the child’s armpit level and snap them together. ARMPIT LEV EL ARMPIT LEV EL Tighten the harness straps by pulling on the adjuster strap at the child’s feet. The harness straps must be snug against the child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lie...
Page 38 - Removing the Child from the Carrier
38 Press the red buckle release and remove the buckle tongues. Push the release button and pull the chest clip apart. To loosen the harness, push down on the harness adjustment lever and pull harness straps. Removing the Child from the Carrier 1 2 3
Page 39 - As your child grows, you will need to change the; Changing the Harness Position
39 As your child grows, you will need to change the harness strap position so that the harness straps are routed through the slots closest to the child’s shoulders. The shoulder harness straps should always be as close as possible to, but never above, the child’s shoulders. 1 2 3 Changing the Harnes...
Page 40 - Insert harness strap into new harness position slot.
40 4 Changing the Harness Position Insert harness strap into new harness position slot. IMPORTANT: 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. 5 6 Make sure the harness strap is installed com...
Page 41 - Changing the Buckle Strap Position
41 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 always be as close as possible to, but not under, the child’s bottom.There are four positions in which to use the buckle strap, based upon your child’s c...
Page 42 - on the bottom of the carrier, and push the anchor
42 Changing the Buckle Strap Position 1 2 Loosen the harness straps (p. 38) and move the strap out of the way.Remove the Buckle Strap anchor from its position on the bottom of the carrier, and push the anchor up through the slot to the top of the seat. Insert the Buckle Strap anchor into the slot th...
Page 43 - place the anchor through the
43 Changing the Buckle Strap Position 3 For Newborn Mode, place the anchor through the rear slot then feed it through the middle slot.Make sure the anchor is completely through the middle slot and is lying flat against the bottom of the seat.
Page 44 - Changing the Waist Strap Position; As your child grows, you will need to change the waist; Approximate; Small; NurtureMax ships with both waist anchors in the
44 Changing the Waist Strap Position As your child grows, you will need to change the waist strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your child. The waist strap should always be as close as possible to, but not under, the child’s legs, as suggested in the chart below. 1 2 To reposition wa...
Page 45 - Unhook the front of the child restraint’s seat pad
45 Changing the Waist Strap Position 3 Unhook the front of the child restraint’s seat pad and move it out of the way to expose the waist strap slots and anchors.Remove the waist strap anchor from the outer slot on bottom of the seat, and push the anchor up through the slot to the top of the seat. Re...
Page 46 - If your vehicle was built; prior; has a lap/shoulder belt that is; use a Locking Clip. Check; Consult your vehicle owner’s manual before; Locking Clip; Using a Locking Clip; Hold the lap and
46 Thread the seat belt through the base (or child restraint) and buckle the seat belt. 1 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 vehic...
Page 47 - If using a vehicle seat; convenience base only,; If using a vehicle seat belt; carrier
47 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. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. 4 5 While holding the belts and buckle tongue, thread the locking clip onto the seat belt, and slide ...
Page 48 - Using as an Infant Carrier
48 • Child Restraints should be used only for travel. Potential adverse health effects from excessive use of infant child restraints have been documented. You should limit the time spent each day in a child restraint as much as possible. You must NEVER use your child restraint as a sleeping environm...
Page 49 - that the handle is firmly
49 DO NOT carry on your hip. Guide each end of the canopy strip into the canopy holder located on each side of the child restraint. Using as an Infant Carrier Installing the Canopy CARRY AT YOUR SIDE, using the handle as shown. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the handle is firmly locked on both sides and ...
Page 50 - Removing the Seat Cover; Disconnect Canopy
50 Removing the Seat Cover 1 2 3 4 Disconnect Canopy from seat pad using hook and loop connector at rear of infant car seat. At rear of seat, unhook three hook connectors from seat shell. Pull the two fabric slots from tabs near the handle. Repeat on other side of infant car seat. At the front of th...
Page 52 - Replacing the Seat Cover; Canopy to seat pad at
52 Replacing the Seat Cover 3 4 5 6 Reconnect the two elastic loops to the tabs at the front of the seat. Pull the two fabric slots onto the tabs near the handle. Repeat on other side of infant car seat. Reconnect the three hook connectors to the seat shell at rear of seat. Reattach hook and loop co...
Page 53 - Securing Your Child Restraint; Aircraft
53 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...
Page 54 - Route the aircraft seat belt through the belt slots; Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft; Fasten the aircraft seat belt.
54 Route the aircraft seat belt through the belt slots on the carrier, as shown below. 2 3 Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft Fasten the aircraft seat belt.
Page 55 - The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Using
55 Push down and rotate the handle to Position 1 (Carry/ Travel) until it locks into place. 4 5 Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft 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 ...
Page 56 - soap and water and dried with a soft cloth. Do not use; Care and Cleaning
56 • 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 57 - or contact Evenflo. When you; Seat Pad; Replacement Parts; If you decide to obtain an additional
57 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). Canopy Head Foam Harness System Seat Pad Convenience Base Replacement Parts If you ...
Page 58 - Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint
58 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 al...
Page 59 - For future reference, record the; model number; of; date of manufacture; Storing Your Instructions
59 After thoroughly reading and following these instructions, store them in the carrier behind the seat pad, as shown. 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
Page 60 - 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...
