Spectrum - Car seat Evenflo - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Spectrum Evenflo

At least four years old

Without Backrest\*

18 to 49.8 kg

(40 to 110 lbs.)

112 to 145 cm

(44 to 57 in.)

At least four years old

Illustration of a modern car seat with frontrest and seat cover, labeled 'evenflo' (no text or symbols beyond branding)

* See page 1 for complete requirements.

To reduce the risk of serious injury

or death, read this owner's manual prior

to installing and using this child restraint.

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. By properly using this child restraint and following these instructions (and the instructions that accompany your vehicle), you will greatly reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your child from a crash. Do not be misled by the commonly used term "safety seat;" no restraint system can prevent all injuries in all crashes. Many properly restrained adults and children are injured in motor vehicle crashes, including relatively minor crashes. A properly used child restraint is the best way to minimize injuries to your child and to increase the chances for your child's survival in most crashes.

Table of Contents

Warnings 1

Safe Practices 4

Motor Vehicle / Aircraft Usage 4

Recall Information 5

Public Notice for Canadian Customers 5

Storing Your Instructions 5

Visual Glossary 6

Child Seat Features 8

Assembling Your Booster Seat 10

When to Put Your Child in a Booster Seat 12

Using Your Booster Seat with the Backrest

Installation Checklist 15

Using Your Booster Seat without the Backrest

Installation Checklist 17

Adjusting the Headrest 18

Removing the Backrest 19

Using the Shoulder Belt Clip 20

Using the Cup Holders 21

Removing the Seat Pad 22

Care and Cleaning 23

Replacement Parts 24

Limited Warranty 25

U.S. REGULATORY NOTICE

This booster seat meets all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

CANADIAN REGULATORY NOTICE (Model numbers ending in "C.")

This booster seat meets all applicable requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard CMVSS 213.2.

Child Requirements

- No booster seat can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every crash.

- To use this booster seat properly, children MUST meet weight/size specifications as follows:

Child Requirements

With Backrest

• 18 - 49.8 kg (40 - 110 lbs)
• 112 – 145 cm (44 – 57 inches)
• Child is at least four years old or older
- The tops of the child's ears are below the top of the child restraint headrest.

Without Backrest

• 18 - 49.8 kg (40 - 110 lbs)
• 112 – 145 cm (44 – 57 inches)
• Child is at least four years old or older
- The tops of the child's ears are below the top of the vehicle headrest.

WARNING

General Warnings

• Failure to follow each of the following instructions can result in your child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. These instructions and the instructions in your vehicle owner's manual must be followed carefully. If there is a conflict between the two, the vehicle owner's manual regarding booster seat installation must be followed.
  • NEVER leave child unattended.
• In addition to the height and weight requirements, your child must be at least four years old to use this booster seat. See page 12 for more guidance.

⚠ WARNING WARNING

Airbag Warnings

- DO NOT use this restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an active air bag. Air bags may cause serious injury or death to children 12 and under. If your vehicle has an air bag, refer to your vehicle owner's manual for child restraint installation.

- If the rear seat of your vehicle is equipped with side air bags, refer to the following information for proper usage:

Vehicles built prior to the 2002 model year:

DO NOT use this restraint in a vehicle seating position equipped with a side air bag unless authorized by the vehicle manufacturer.

Model year 2002 and newer vehicles: Refer to your vehicle owner's manual before placing this restraint in a seating position equipped with a side air bag.

- DO NOT place any objects between the restraint and the side air bag, as an expanding air bag may cause the items to strike your child.

The forward-facing rear seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.

Diagram of a car showing four seats with no restrictions, marked by red circles.

Diagram of a car with two seats and one seat marked with a prohibition symbol, indicating no parking or restriction.

Location Warnings

• According to statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position than in the front seating position. Children 12 and under should ride in the back seat of the vehicle.
• Use this booster seat only on forward facing vehicle seats. DO NOT use this booster seat with vehicle seats which face the rear or side of the vehicle.
• Use this booster seat only on vehicle seats with backs that lock into place.
• Some booster seats do not fit in all vehicles. If the booster seat cannot be properly installed, DO NOT use the booster seat. Consult your vehicle owner's manual, try a different seating location, or call Evenflo for further assistance.

Booster Seat Position Warnings

• DO NOT use this booster seat rear-facing.
• When using this booster seat, the headrest on the vehicle seat that the child faces should be put in its lowest position. The vehicle seat back that the child faces must be fully padded and free of any hard objects.

Seat Belt Warnings

• DO NOT use this booster seat in a vehicle with door-mounted seat belts.
• DO NOT use this booster seat in a vehicle with seat belts that automatically move along the vehicle frame when the door is opened. These seat belts will not hold a booster seat properly.
• Warning! Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat. Using the lap belt only may result in serious injury or death in a crash.
• DO NOT use this booster seat if the child's ears are above the back of the booster seat.
• Failure to adjust the seat belts snugly around your child may result in your child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash. Serious injury or death may occur.
• DO NOT use this booster seat if it is damaged or has broken or missing parts.

⚠ WARNING

Additional Warnings

• DO NOT use this booster seat if it has been involved in an accident. It must be replaced.
• This booster seat must be securely belted to the vehicle at all times. An unsecured booster seat may injure someone if a crash occurs.
• DO NOT attach additional padding, toys, or other devices not made by Evenflo to the booster seat. Items not tested with the booster seat could injure the child.
• In hot, sunny weather cover the seat with a light colored blanket when you leave the vehicle. Always check the seat for hot surfaces before putting a child into the seat.

Safe Practices

• 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 passengers.
• NEVER try to tend to a crying child's needs while driving. Never take a child out of a booster seat for comforting while the vehicle is moving.
• DO NOT allow a child to have objects such as lollipops or ice cream on a stick. These objects can injure the child if the vehicle swerves or hits a bump.
• Put sharp or heavy items in the trunk. Anything loose can be deadly in a crash.
• Leather (not available on all models) can become very hot in direct sunlight. Cover your booster seat with a blanket in warm weather.
• In cold weather a child may need an extra blanket for warmth. Put the child in the booster seat and cover both the child and the booster seat with a blanket.

Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage

When properly installed pursuant to these instructions, this booster seat is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses, and trucks equipped with lap/shoulder belt systems. This booster seat is NOT certified for aircraft use. A belt-positioning booster requires the use of a lap/shoulder belt system, which is not available on aircraft.

Recall Information

- 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 1-800-233-5921 or register online at:

www.evenflo.com/registercarseat

- For recall information call the U.S. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153), or go to: http://www.NHTSA.gov

Public Notice for Canadian Customers

• To register your booster, return the registration card, call 1-937-773-3971, or register online at: www.evenflo.com/registercarseatcanada
- For recall information, call Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0510 (1-613-993-9851 in Ottawa region) or Evenflo at 1-937-773-3971.

Storing Your Instructions

Top-down technical illustration of a vehicle seat assembly (no text or symbols visible)

After thoroughly reading and following these instructions, STORE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SLOTS PROVIDED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BOOSTER SEAT.

For future reference, record the model number of your booster seat AND the date of manufacture below (found on the bottom of the booster seat).

Model Number: ____

Date of Manufacture: ____

Visual Glossary Visual Glossary

Your vehicle may appear significantly different than pictured. Consult your vehicle Owner's Manual to help identify your vehicle components.

Back Seat Belt Buckles Headrest in front of child must be in the lowest position. SERIOUS INJURY can occur. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under. Lap/Shoulder Belt Front Seat Retractor AIREAC IMPORTANT Consult your vehicle owner's manual to determine proper placement of child restraint in your vehicle and familiarize yourself with your vehicle's components.

Front

1 2 3 4 5 6 evenfio

Back

Technical diagram of a car seat assembly with numbered parts and an inset detail view labeled 7 and 8.

Description

1. LYF+Guard Advanced Compression Technology™
2. Seat Pad
3. Armrest
4. Cup Holder*
5. Lap Belt Guide

6. Base

7. Shoulder Belt Guide

8. Instruction Storage Area (Under the Base)
9. Shoulder Belt Clip

* Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary.

Assembling Your Booster Seat

1. Assemble the backrest. Insert the lower part of the headrest A into the grooves on the backrest B, as shown.

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with labeled parts A and B, showing internal components and directional arrows.

1. Assemble the backrest. Squeeze the pull handle Ⓐ and slide the headrest down to complete the assembly. Make certain the headrest locks securely into the backrest by pulling up on the headrest. Note: This is a one-time assembly and may require additional force to connect properly.

Diagram showing hand operating a mechanical device with red arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols present)

1. Attach the seat pad to the backrest assembly.

Connect elastic seat pad straps to the hooks on backrest assembly.

Technical diagram of a car seat assembly with red arrows indicating components and a labeled point D

1. Attach the seat pad to the base. Connect elastic seat pad straps E to the hooks on the bottom of the base. Push retainer clips F into the corresponding holes in the front of the base.

E F

1. Install the backrest assembly. Position the base H over the backrest assembly G. Slide the base onto the backrest assembly. Make certain the base locks into place with an audible click.

H G CLICK! H G

1. Check your work. Inspect the booster seat. Pull up on the headrest to make sure is securely attached to the backrest. Make sure the seat pad is hooked into place. Pull out on the backrest to make sure it is securely attached to the base. Repeat any assembly steps as necessary.

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 torsos.

It is important for the child to sit properly within the vehicle seat belts. When the vehicle seat belt is buckled, the lap belt should be low on the hips, just touching the thighs, and the shoulder belt should lie across the middle of the shoulder. If the child leans out or moves the belt behind the back or places it under the arm, it will not provide the intended restraint.

There are a number of things to consider when deciding whether the child is ready to sit in a booster seat, including: the weight and height rating on their current child seat, the child's own weight and height, their maturity, and the seating positions available in your vehicle.

How is a booster seat used?

Using a booster seat is very similar to buckling yourself into the vehicle:

• Read the instruction manuals for both the booster seat and the vehicle before you start.
• Put the booster in the back seat in a location with a lap and shoulder belt. Never use a booster with only a lap belt, as this could cause serious injuries.
  • After the child is in the booster, pull the lap and shoulder belt across him/her and buckle it.
• Check that the shoulder belt lies across the middle of the shoulder and that the lap belt is low on the hips, just touching the thighs.

How can you tell if your 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.
• The child is approaching the weight or height limit of the child restraint they are currently using.
• If you have a vehicle that does not have a tether anchorage but has lap/shoulder belts available in the back seat, a booster seat may provide better protection than an internal harness seat without the tether.

Shoulder Belt: Must cross midway between child's shoulder and neck.

Bolder Belt: Must cross way between child's letter and neck.

Lap Belt: Stretched low and snug across the child's hips, and fastened into the buckle.

Using Your Booster Seat With the Backrest

Child Requirements

Weight: 18 - 49.8 kg (40 - 110 lbs)

Height: 112 - 145 cm (44 - 57 inches)

Age: At least four years old

The tops of the child's ears are below the top of the child restraint headrest.

Shoulder Belt: Must cross midway between child's shoulder and neck.

Outer Belt: Must cross lay between child's der and neck.

Lap Belt: Stretched low and snug across the child's hips, and fastened into the buckle.

Installation Checklist

1. Place the booster seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Set the child in the booster seat.

Make sure the child's back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the booster seat.

1. Adjust the headrest, if necessary.

Adjust the headrest so the shoulder belt guides are level with the top of the child's shoulders. This will cause the shoulder belt to properly lay midway between the child's shoulder and neck (see Adjusting the Headrest, page 18).

WARNING

The shoulder belt MUST NOT cross the child's neck or fall off the child's shoulder. If you can not adjust the shoulder belt to properly lay midway between the child's shoulder and neck, try another seating location or do not use the booster seat.

Two children wearing car seats with a red prohibition symbol crossed out, indicating no restrictions on their seat.

1. Secure the child and booster seat to the vehicle seat.

Stretch the lap/shoulder belt across the child and fasten the buckle. Make certain the shoulder belt is threaded through the shoulder belt guide.

1. Check your work.

Make sure the lap belt is stretched low and snug across the child's hips, and fastened into the buckle. The shoulder belt must cross the child midway between his/her shoulder and neck.

IMPORTANT

Always secure the booster seat with the vehicle seat belts when not occupied. An unsecured booster seat can fly into and injure other occupants in the event of a crash.

Using Your Booster Seat Without the Backrest

Child Requirements

Weight: 18 - 49.8 kg (40 - 110 lbs)

Height: 112 - 145 cm (44 - 57 inches)

Age: At least four years old

The tops of the child's ears are below the top of the vehicle headrest.

Shoulder Belt: Must cross midway between child's shoulder and neck. Use belt clip, if necessary.

Shoulder Belt: Must cross midway between child's shoulder and neck. Use belt clip, if necessary. Lap Belt: Stretched low and snug across child's hips, and fast into the buckle.

Lap Belt: Stretched low and snug across the child's hips, and fastened into the buckle.

Installation Checklist

1. Remove the backrest from the booster seat. (See Removing the Backrest, page 19.)

2. Place the booster seat on the vehicle seat.

3. Set the child in the booster seat.

Make sure the child's back is flat against the vehicle seat, and the child's bottom is flat against the booster seat.

1. Secure the child and booster seat to the vehicle seat. Stretch the lap/shoulder belt across the child and fasten the buckle.

2. Use the shoulder belt clip, if necessary.

If the shoulder belt does not properly lay midway between the child's shoulder and neck, attach and adjust the belt clip (see Using the Shoulder Belt Clip, page 20).

⚠ WARNING

The shoulder belt MUST NOT cross the child's neck or fall off the child's shoulder. If you can not adjust the shoulder belt to properly lay midway between the child's shoulder and neck, try another seating location or do not use the booster seat.

Two illustrations showing a child sitting in a seat with a 'no stop' symbol crossed out, indicating no stop.

1. Check your work.

Make sure the lap belt is stretched low and snug across the child's hips, and fastened into the buckle. The shoulder belt must cross the child midway between his/her shoulder and neck.

Note: If the vehicle's shoulder belt naturally crosses the child's shoulder, you do not need to use the shoulder belt clip.

IMPORTANT

Always secure the booster seat with the vehicle seat belts when not occupied. An unsecured booster seat can fly into and injure other occupants in the event of a crash.

Adjusting the Headrest

To adjust the headrest A, pull and hold the adjustment handle B then slide the headrest up or down. The headrest is positioned properly when the bottom of the shoulder belt guides are even with the top of child's shoulders.

Shoulder Belt Guide

Removing the Backrest

1. Lay the booster seat on its front.
2. Pull lever A on the bottom of the base B and remove the backrest C from the base.

Diagram showing hand operating a device with labeled parts A and B, highlighting internal components and directional arrows.

Diagram of a medical device with labeled parts C and B, showing a handle and seat assembly.

IMPORTANT

Store the backrest properly when not in use.

Using the Shoulder Belt Clip

Using the Cup Holders

Note: Use the Shoulder Belt Clip only when necessary to position the belt so it lays across the child's chest midway between his/her shoulder and neck.

1. Thread the looped end of the shoulder belt clip belt through the anchor point on back of the base B.
2. Thread the shoulder belt clip C through the loop at the end of the belt A and pull until tight.

Diagram illustrating car seatbelt buckle assembly with labeled parts A, B, and C

1. Place booster Ⓑ on the vehicle seat and attach the shoulder belt clip Ⓓ to the vehicle shoulder belt Ⓔ.
2. Pull the adjustment strap E until belt clip C is even with the child's shoulder and the vehicle shoulder belt D lays across the child's chest midway between his/her shoulder and neck.

Illustration showing a child wearing a seatbelt with labeled parts (C, D, E) and an inset showing hand positioning of the belt.

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To use Cup Holders, slide them out from the base.

Cup Holder everflo

WARNING

• DO NOT use the cup holder to store cans, bottles, or hard containers. Only for use with soft cups (such as styrofoam or paper).
• DO NOT place any cups that contain hot liquids in the cup holder.

• DO NOT attach additional padding, toys, or other devices to the booster seat. Items not tested with the booster seat could injure the child.

• Remove the seat pad from the backrest assembly. Disconnect elastic seat pad straps ① from the hooks on the backrest assembly. Remove the seat pad.

3D mechanical component diagram showing internal structure with red arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

1. Remove the seat pad from the base. Disconnect elastic seat pad straps E from the hooks on the bottom of the base. Disconnect retainer clips F from the front of the base. Remove the seat pad.

Medical diagram showing anatomical structures labeled E and F with directional arrows and a red arrow indicating movement or force.

• Plastic parts may be wiped clean with mild soap and water and dried with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
  • Take care not to damage any labels.
• The seat pad (except for leather seat pads—not available on all models) can be machine washed separately in cold water, delicate cycle, tumble dry 10 – 15 minutes on low heat.
• Never use booster seat without the seat pad.
  • To help protect the vehicle upholstery, place a towel beneath and behind the booster seat.

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.
3. Recycle all plastic/foam parts and discard the rest. If your local recycling center won't accept the padding, you may dispose of it in the landfill.

Note: Evenflo uses recycled materials in the manufacturing process whenever possible but never for components that are critical for safety.

Replacement Parts

Limited Warranty

* Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary.

You can order replacement parts on-line at

www.evenflo.com or contact Evenflo. When you contact us, please have the product model number and date of manufacture (found on the bottom of the child restraint).

1

Shoulder Belt Clip

3D diagram of a folded car seat assembly (no text or symbols)

2

Seat Pad

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, to repair or replace any Product that is determined to be defective by Evenflo and determined to be covered by this warranty.

Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the Purchaser. Proof of purchase in the form of a receipted invoice or bill of sale evidencing that the Product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain 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. For warranty service, contact Evenflo's ParentLink Consumer Resource Center at

www.evenflo.com.

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED. EVENFLO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FOR BREACH OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, OR ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW. OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES THAT ACCOMPANY THIS PRODUCT AND ANY ORAL, WRITTEN OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

ParentLink®

answers. advice. affirmation.™

• www.evenflo.com

• USA:1-800-233-5921 8 AM to 5 PM E.T.

• Canada: 1-937-773-3971

• México: 01-800-706-12-00

ParentLink®

answers. advice. affirmation.™

- www.evenflo.com

• USA:1-800-233-5921 8 AM to 5 PM E.T.

• Canada: 1-937-773-3971

• México: 01-800-706-12-00