Symphony DLX - Car seat Evenflo - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Convertible Car Seat (Rear-Facing and Forward-Facing)
Brand	Evenflo
Model	Symphony DLX
Dimensions (Approx.)	21 x 18 x 24 inches
Weight	20.5 lbs
Weight Limits	Rear-Facing: 5–40 lbs; Forward-Facing: 22–110 lbs
Height Limits	Rear-Facing: up to 37 inches; Forward-Facing: up to 52 inches
Harness Type	5-Point Harness with Easy-Adjust System
Installation Method	LATCH or Vehicle Seat Belt
Recline Positions	Multiple recline positions for proper angle
Cup Holder	Removable cup holder included
Safety Features	Energy-Absorbing Foam, Side Impact Protection, NHTSA Approved
Cleaning and Maintenance	Spot clean with mild soap and water; remove cover for machine washing (air dry)
Expiration	6 years from date of manufacture
Registration	Register for safety recalls via Evenflo website
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Evenflo customer service or authorized retailers
Repairability	Harness and buckle replacement available; do not repair damaged shell

Frequently Asked Questions - Symphony DLX Evenflo

What is the weight limit for rear-facing mode?

The Evenflo Symphony DLX allows rear-facing use from 5 to 40 lbs and up to 37 inches in height.

Can the car seat be used forward-facing?

Yes, the Symphony DLX converts to forward-facing mode for children weighing 22 to 110 lbs and up to 52 inches tall.

How do I install the car seat using LATCH?

Refer to the manual for step-by-step instructions. Ensure LATCH connectors click securely and the seat is tight (less than 1 inch of movement at the belt path).

What is the expiration date of this car seat?

Evenflo recommends replacing the car seat 6 years from the date of manufacture, which is stamped on the seat shell.

How do I clean the car seat cover?

The cover is removable and can be machine washed on a gentle cycle with cold water, then air dried. Do not bleach or iron.

Can I use the car seat on an airplane?

Yes, the Symphony DLX is FAA certified for aircraft use when installed in forward-facing mode with the vehicle seat belt.

What should I do if the harness straps are twisted?

Untwist the harness straps completely before buckling. Twisted straps can reduce effectiveness in a crash.

How do I adjust the recline angle?

Use the recline adjuster foot located at the base. The proper angle for rear-facing is when the seat is installed at a 30-45 degree tilt.

Is the car seat booster compatible?

The Symphony DLX is a 3-in-1 seat that also functions as a booster for children up to 110 lbs. Remove the harness for booster mode.

Where can I find replacement parts?

Replacement parts (e.g., harness, buckle, cup holder) are available through Evenflo's customer service or authorized retailers.

USER MANUAL Symphony DLX Evenflo

Symphony™ All-in-One

Child Restraint System

Owner's Manual

Keep for future use

Rear-facing*

2.3 to 18 kg

(5 to 40 lbs)

48 to 102 cm

(19 to 40 in.)

Forward-facing*

10 to 29.4 kg

(22 to 65 lbs)

71 to 127 cm

(28 to 50 in.)

At least 2 years old

Booster*

18 to 49.8 kg

(40 to 110 lbs)

112 to 145 cm

(44 to 57 in.)

At least 4 years old

* See page 4 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.

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 vehicle owner's manual before installing and using this Car Seat. Using a Car Seat makes a big difference. By properly using this Car Seat and following these instructions, the instructions on the Car Seat, 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 Car Seat is the best way to minimize injuries to your child and to increase the chances for your child's survival in most crashes.

FEDERAL STANDARD NO. FMVSS213 - Child Restraint Systems

This child restraint meets all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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

This child restraint meets all applicable requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS 213, 213.1, and 213.2.

Symbol Legend

Airbag Symbol – Alerts you to important information about airbag safety.

LATCH Symbol – Alerts you to important information about LATCH safety.

Tether Anchor Symbol – Alerts you to important information about Tether Anchor safety.

Aircraft Symbol – Alerts you to important information about aircraft safety.

Table of Contents

Important Information

Child Requirements 4

Premature Infant Use 6

Warnings....7

Safe Practices....15

Recall Information for U.S. Customers 16

Public Notice for Canadian Customers....16

Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage 17

Child Restraint Features....18

Using the Child Restraint Rear-Facing

Child Requirements....24

Moving Lower Anchor Connectors to the Rear-facing Belt Path 25

Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors 27

Installation with Seat Belts 31

Rear-facing Installation Checklist 35

Using the Child Restraint Forward-facing with Harness

Child Requirements....36

Moving Lower Anchor Connectors to the Forward-facing Belt Path 37

Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors 39

Installation with Seat Belts 45

Forward-facing Installation Checklist 50

Using the Child Restraint as a Belt-Positioning Booster

Child Requirements....51

When to Put Your Child in a Booster Seat 52

Converting into a Booster Seat 53

Booster Seat Positioning 56

Booster Seat Installation Checklist 57

General Information

Securing the Child in the Restraint....58

Removing the Child from the Restraint 60

Removing the Tether Strap....61

Adjusting the Headrest....62

Adjusting the Recline Position....62

Removing the Seat Pad....62

Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft....63

Model Info/Storing Your Instructions 68

Care and Cleaning 69

Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint....69

Replacement Parts 70

Limited Warranty 71

Child Requirements

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

This Car Seat is designed for use by children in both rear-facing and forward-facing mode, as well as in booster mode. To use this Car Seat properly, children MUST meet the size and age requirements on the following pages. In addition, Evenflo recommends consulting with your child's physician before allowing your child to transition between modes.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping children rear-facing for as long as possible, until they reach the maximum height or weight for their Car Seat in rear-facing orientation.* Additionally, some states' laws require children to be rear-facing until age 2. Accordingly, you will see this guidance reflected in the Child Requirements on the following pages. Please review any applicable local, state or provincial laws related to child passenger safety before installing and using this Car Seat.

*Pediatrics. 2018;142(4):e20182460

Child Requirements

Rear-facing

• 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lbs) - 48 to 102 cm (19 to 40 in.) and top of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint headrest in one of its three lowest positions

IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above, they MUST use this child restraint in the forward-facing with harness orientation, if possible. If your child exceeds any of the size requirements above and is less than 2 years old, however, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint.

Forward-facing with Harness

• 10 to 29.4 kg (22 to 65 lbs) - 71 to 127 cm (28 to 50 in.) and 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 with harness use above, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint with its internal harness and begin using it as a belt-positioning booster seat, if possible. If your child exceeds any of the size requirements for forward-facing with harness use above and is less than 4 years old, however, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint.

Belt-Positioning Booster

• 18 to 49.8 kg (40 to 110 lbs) - 112 to 145 cm (44 to 57 in.) and tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the booster seat headrest - At least 4 years old

IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above for belt-positioning use, you MUST discontinue use of this seat. Your child may be ready for use of the vehicle belt system only at this time.

Premature Infant Use

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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 establishes design and dynamic performance requirements for Child Restraint systems. However, the standard has no minimum weight limit and does not address the special medical needs of preterm or low birth weight infants. To ensure that preterm and low birth weight infants are transported safely, the guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics 2009;123:1424–1429 (reaffirmed June 2018) must be followed.

Preterm and low birth weight infants are at additional risk of breathing difficulties and heart problems when placed in a Child Restraint. Evenflo requires that the evaluation recommended by the AAP be conducted for all infants born earlier than 37 weeks and all newborn infants who weigh less than 2.26 kg (5 lbs) at birth before their first car trip to check for breathing difficulties or heart rate problems when traveling in a rear-facing Child Restraint. Newborn infants should NEVER travel in a forward-facing Child Restraint.

The AAP recommends that appropriate hospital staff observe your infant in the Child Restraint for a period of 90 to 120 minutes or the duration of travel, whichever is longer. This period of observation must be performed with the infant properly positioned as described in these instructions and with the Child Restraint placed at an angle that is approved for use in the vehicle. The hospital staff will check for any breathing difficulties or heart rate problems. Your child's pediatrician will let you know if there are any special considerations for travel. The number of trips and the duration of time the infant is seated in the Child Restraint should be minimized. A caregiver should ride in the back seat to monitor the infant during travel.

You can learn more about the AAP's recommendations as well as other resources for parents and medical professionals, at https://www.healthychildren.org/english/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/default.aspx

Airbag Warnings

Important

- 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 and under.

⚠ WARNING

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.

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.

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

General Warnings

• DO NOT place any objects between the restraint and the side air bag, as an expanding air bag may cause the items to strike the child.
• Failure to follow the Child Requirements for rear-facing, forward-facing and belt-positioning use of this child restraint (p. 4) could result in serious injury or death.
• Failure to follow these installation instructions and the instructions and warnings on the product can result in the child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash.
• 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 child restraint installation must be followed. • NEVER leave child unattended.
• Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child.
• DO NOT use child restraint if it is damaged, broken, or missing parts.
• DO NOT use this restraint if it has been involved in a crash. It must be replaced. • DO NOT remove back cover.
• NEVER use child restraint without the seat pad.
• NEVER use this child restraint without the headrest installed.

Location Warnings

• ALWAYS read and follow exactly the instructions that accompany your vehicle and child restraint.
• According to statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position than in the front seating position. Generally, the center rear position is safest and should be used if available.
• Some child restraints do not fit all vehicles or all seating locations. There are many thousands of combinations of vehicle makes, models, child restraint configurations, vehicle seat belt designs, and seat cushion shapes. The easiest way to determine whether your child restraint is suitable for a particular seating position is to check for a tight installation. 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.
• ONLY use this child restraint on forward-facing 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.

Rear-facing ONLY Warnings

• When using this restraint rear-facing, DO NOT loosen the vehicle seat belt to provide more leg room, as this will prevent the child restraint from protecting the child.
• Fold-down armrests could pose a hazard to a rear-facing child in certain types of collisions. Consult your vehicle owner's manual before installing any rear-facing child restraint in front of a fold-down armrest.
• NEVER turn a child restraint forward-facing with an infant who weighs less than 10 kg (22 lbs). Crash forces may cause serious injury or death.
• 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. The vehicle seat back that the child faces must be fully padded and free of any hard objects.

Forward-facing with Harness and Belt-Positioning Booster Warnings

• When using the harness straps to secure a child who is more than 18 kg (40 lbs), NEVER place the child restraint in Recline Position #2. Use ONLY Recline Position #3.
• DO NOT use Recline Position #1 or Recline Position #2 when using this child restraint in Booster Mode. Use ONLY Recline Position #3.
• DO NOT use the Lower Anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 20.4 kg (45 lbs) with the internal harnesses of the child restraint.
• Install this child restraint with a vehicle seat belt (NOT Lower Anchor Connectors) when using the restraint's internal harnesses to secure a child who weighs more than 20.4 kg (45 lbs).
• If the child weighs more than 29.4 kg (65 lbs) OR their shoulders are above the highest harness level, you MUST use this child restraint as a booster (p. 51).

Forward-facing with Harness and Belt-Positioning Booster Warnings

• Adjust, or remove, the vehicle headrest, in the seat where the child restraint is to be installed, so that the back of the child restraint rests against the vehicle seat back.
• The headrest on the vehicle seat in front of the child 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.

Booster Seat ONLY Warnings

• DO NOT use this booster seat rear-facing.

Seat Belt Warnings

Rear-facing/Forward-facing with Harness Use ONLY

- 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 back at the belt path in use on the child restraint. Serious injury or death may result from poor installation. If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint, try again or move it to another location.

- DO NOT use this child restraint in a seating position with door-mounted seat belts.

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

Seat Belt Warnings

- DO NOT use this child restraint 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 child restraint properly.

Important

- DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle equipped with seat belts that only lock during a sudden stop or crash (emergency locking retractor – ELR). You must use a seating location with a locking seat belt. Check your vehicle owner's manual to see if you have seat belts with ELRs.

- If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened correctly, the child restraint may not protect the child in a crash.

- DO NOT allow the vehicle seat belt release button to touch the child restraint. Accidental contact may cause the seat belt to release. If necessary, turn the seat belt release button away from the child restraint or move the child restraint to a different location.

- Failure to adjust the harness or vehicle seat belts snugly around the child may result in the child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash.

Booster Use ONLY

- To prevent serious injury, use ONLY the vehicle's lap AND shoulder belt system when restraining a child in this booster seat. DO NOT use lap belt only.

- The shoulder belt MUST be threaded through the shoulder belt guide (p. 51).

- DO NOT use this booster seat if the tops of the child's ears are above the back of the booster seat headrest.

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

LATCH Warnings

What is LATCH?

LATCH is an acronym for P (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) and refers 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 anchors are located in the crease, or bight, between the vehicle seat back and seat cushion, and if not visible, will typically be indicated by symbols. Top tether anchors are located in various places behind the rear vehicle seat.

Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points

Center installation in a non-standard LATCH position:

Center installation of this child restraint is permitted using inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions if (1) your vehicle manual allows such installation; and (2) the inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions are 28-51 cm (11-20 in.) apart.

Notes:

1. When used as a belt-positioning booster in the center position, ensure the lap and shoulder vehicle belts properly fit your child.
2. For SureLatch installations, the Lower Anchor Connectors must not contact or interfere with vehicle buckle hardware.

LATCH typically offers an easier and more consistent installation. However, this child restraint can be safely installed using either LATCH or vehicle belts and meets the requirements of Federal Safety Standard FMVSS 213 with either installation method. Either method is safe for your child when installed correctly. When using either method, ALWAYS use tether when installing in the forward-facing position.

LATCH Warnings

DO NOT install this child restraint with LATCH and the vehicle's seat belts at the same time. Your vehicle owner's manual may refer to this system as ISOFIX, Universal Anchorage System (UAS), or Lower Universal Anchorage System.

The LATCH system is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may result from misuse. Refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual for lower anchor bar positions in your vehicle.

Rear-facing/Forward-facing with Harness Use ONLY

• DO NOT use the Lower Anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH System) to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 20.4 kg (45 lbs) with the internal harnesses of the child restraint. ONLY USE VEHICLE BELT INSTALLATION.
• ONLY use for securing child restraint to vehicle Lower Anchor Bars.
• NEVER attach two Lower Anchor Connectors to one vehicle Lower Anchor Bar.
• NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly. Using both together can cause slack in a sudden stop or crash.
• When not in use, the Lower Anchor Connectors should be securely attached to the D-rings on the child restraint's seat pad. Keep out of reach of children.
• ALWAYS be sure that the Lower Anchor Connectors are attached to the vehicle Lower Anchor Bars by pulling hard on the Lower Anchor Connectors. If they are not attached, the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly will not secure your child restraint. Serious injury or death may result.
• 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 on the child restraint. Serious injury or death may result from poor installation. If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint, try again, move it to another location, or install with the vehicle seat belt (pages 45-49).

Tether Strap Warnings

Forward-facing with Harness and Booster Use Only

- To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST tightly roll or fold excess or unused tether strap and secure with a rubber band. Attach the tether hook to the storage clip when not in use (p. 18-19). This will keep an unused tether from hitting someone during a crash.

Additional Warnings

• In hot or sunny weather, ALWAYS check the areas of the child restraint that may contact your child (e.g., buckle, buckle tongues, etc.) for hot areas before placing him/her into the child restraint. The child could be burned. Cover the child restraint with a light colored blanket when you leave the vehicle.
• This child restraint must be securely fastened to the vehicle, even when unoccupied, using the vehicle seat belts or Lower Anchor Connectors. An unsecured child restraint may injure someone if a crash occurs.
• DO NOT use the cup holders to store cans or hard cups. Only for use with soft cups.
• DO NOT place any cups that contain hot liquids in the cup holders.
• DO NOT attach additional padding, toys, or other devices not made by Evenflo or described in these instructions for 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 head falls forward, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
• Failure to follow installation instructions and the instructions and warnings on the product could result 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 child restraint installation must be followed.
• In cold weather, DO NOT dress the child in bulky clothing like snowsuits if the child is riding in a child restraint. Bulky coats/snowsuits make it difficult to properly tighten the harness to the child, which may allow the child to be ejected from the restraint during a crash. If necessary, place a blanket over the harnessed child without interfering with the child restraint harness system.

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.
• Many safety advocates and healthcare professionals recommend that children ride rear-facing for as long as possible. See limitations recommended on rear-facing use on the inside front cover.
• NEVER try to tend to a crying baby's needs while driving. NEVER take a baby out of a child restraint for comforting while the vehicle is moving.
• DO NOT allow a child in a vehicle to have objects such as lollipops or ice cream on a stick. The object can injure the child if the vehicle swerves or hits a bump. • DO NOT feed an infant who is riding in a child restraint.
• Put sharp or heavy items in the trunk. Anything loose can be deadly in a crash.

Recall Information for U.S. Customers

- 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 on-line 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

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CHILD RESTRAINT REGISTRATION CARD

Public Notice for Canadian Customers

• To register your child restraint, return your 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.

Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage

When used with the 5-point harness system and properly installed pursuant to these instructions, this

This restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses, and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap/shoulder belt systems, and in aircraft.

Refer to pages 63-67 for instructions on installing your child restraint in aircraft.

When used without the 5-point harness system (in booster mode) and properly installed pursuant to these instructions, this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses, and trucks equipped with lap/shoulder belt systems only. In booster mode, this restraint is NOT certified for aircraft use. A belt-positioning booster requires the use of a lap/shoulder belt system, which is not available in aircraft.

Child Restraint Features

Front

Back

Child Restraint Features

Description

1. Shoulder Belt Guide
2. Harness Tabs
3. Seat Pad
4. Harness Straps
5. D-rings for Lower Anchor Connectors (6 total)
6. Rear-facing Belt Path
7. Base
8. Headrest
9. Buckle Tongue Holder*
10. Cup Holder*
11. Access Flap
12. Chest Clip
13. Buckle
14. Crotch Strap
15. Harness Release Button (under flap)
16. Harness Adjust Strap
17. Recline Lever
18. Headrest Adjust Lever
19. Instructions
20. Forward-facing Belt Path
21. Lower Anchor Connector (Shown in rear-facing belt path)
22. Tether Strap and Hook (Shown fastened to storage clip)

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

Child Restraint Features

Lower Anchor Connectors

Which type of lower anchor connector is on your Child Restraint?

Your child restraint will have one of the four types of Lower Anchor Connectors shown below. Follow the instructions on the following pages to properly install the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly on your child restraint.

SureLatch™ Connector

Quick Connector

SecureRight™ Connector

EasyClick™ Connector

Using the SureLatch Connectors

To remove the SureLatch Connector from a vehicle Lower Anchor Bar or from its storage D-ring, press the red Release Button.

Release Button

When the SureLatch Connector is in the forward-facing belt path, snap each SureLatch Connector onto a forward D-ring for storage.

When the SureLatch Connector is in the rear-facing belt path, snap each SureLatch Connector onto a rear D-ring for storage.

Child Restraint Features

Lower Anchor Connectors

Important

Using the Quick Connectors

To remove the Quick Connector from a vehicle Lower Anchor Bar or from its storage D-ring, pull the red Release Strap.

Release Strap

When the Quick Connector is in the rear-facing or forward-facing belt path, snap each Quick Connector onto a forward D-ring for storage.

Forward-facing Belt Path Rear-facing Belt Path

Using the SecureRight Connectors

To remove the SecureRight Connector from a vehicle Lower Anchor Bar or from its storage D-ring, press the adjuster release button and twist then remove from the anchor.

Release Button

When the SecureRight Connector is in the rear-facing or forward-facing belt path, snap each SecureRight Connector onto a forward D-ring for storage.

Forward-facing Belt Path Rear-facing Belt Path

Child Restraint Features

Lower Anchor Connectors

Using the EasyClick Connectors

To remove the EasyClick Connector from a vehicle Lower Anchor Bar or from its storage D-ring, pull the red Release Strap.

When the EasyClick Connector is in the rear-facing or forward-facing belt path, snap each EasyClick Connector onto a forward D-ring for storage.

Forward-facing Belt Path Rear-facing Belt Path

Optional Head and Body Pillows

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

Use the Infant Head Support (head pillow) and Body Pillow with the child restraint in the rear-facing position ONLY.

The optional Body Pillow, when placed in the child restraint as shown, helps support your child.

The optional Infant Head Support (head pillow) should lie flat against the seat back, as shown. Be sure to cut off the plastic attachment between the head support and the seat pad. Small parts may be a choking hazard.

IMPORTANT: Infants may have difficulty breathing when in an upright seated position. Using additional padding or pillows other than the Body Pillow or Infant Head Support behind the infant's head, or failing to properly recline the child restraint, could increase the child's risk of serious injury or death.

Using the Child Restraint Rear-Facing

Child Requirements

• Weight: 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lbs) - Height: 48 to 102 cm (19 to 40 in.) and top of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint headrest in one of its three lowest positions

IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above, they MUST use this child restraint in the forward-facing with harness orientation, if possible. If your child exceeds any of the size requirements above and is less than 2 years old, however, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint.

Moving Lower Anchor Connectors to the Rear-facing Belt Path

To install this child restraint properly in the rear-facing position, the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly MUST be in the rear-facing belt path. If the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly is in the forward-facing belt path, use the following procedures to move it to the rear-facing belt path.

To access the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly, you will first need to:

• Loosen internal harness straps (p. 58);
• Disconnect Lower Anchor Connectors (p. 20-22);
• Remove the seat pad (p. 62).
• Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from the forward-facing belt path.

Reach through the harness straps and remove each Lower Anchor Connector, one at a time.

1. Place each Lower Anchor Connector in the rear-facing belt path.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly does not interfere with the internal harness straps.

Moving Lower Anchor Connectors to the Rear-facing Belt Path

1. Make sure the crotch buckle assembly is positioned in front of the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly, as shown.

Note: Do not forget to install the seat pad before installing the child restraint in your vehicle.

Finished Rear-facing Configurations

SureLatch

QuickConnect, SecureRight, or EasyClick

Note: After moving the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly, make sure the strap lays flat against the seat shell. You may have to twist the strap to achieve this.

Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors

IMPORTANT:

• If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use Lower Anchor Connectors.
• DO NOT use the tether strap when the child restraint is in the rear-facing position.
• Place the child restraint in position.

Adjust the child restraint to the most reclined position (Recline Position #1, p. 62), then place it on the vehicle seat in the rear-facing position, as shown.

Rear-facing

1. Attach Lower Anchor Connectors.

Push a Lower Anchor Connector onto each vehicle Lower Anchor Bar.

Note: You may need to vary the angle of the Lower Anchor Connectors, as shown above, to attach to the Lower Anchor Bars. Also, make sure the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly is in the rear-facing belt path (p. 25-26).

IMPORTANT: Make sure both Lower Anchor Connectors are facing upward and the straps are not twisted.

SureLatch Quick

SecureRight EasyClick Connector

IMPORTANT: Center installation of this child restraint is permitted using inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions if (1) your vehicle manual allows such installation; and (2) the inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions are 28-51 cm (11-20 in.) apart.

For SureLatch installations, the Lower Anchor Connectors must not contact or interfere with vehicle buckle hardware.

1. Increase recline angle, if necessary.

If level line is not parallel to the ground, disconnect Lower Anchor Connectors and place a tightly rolled towel/small blanket beneath the front edge of the child restraint.

1. Tighten lower anchors (see pages 29-30 for the Lower Anchor Connector included with your Child Restraint.)
2. Ensure child restraint is secure.

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 rear-facing belt path. Serious injury or death may result from poor installation. If you can not tightly secure the child restraint, try again or move it to another location, or install with the vehicle seat belt (p. 31-34).

The lower anchor connector assembly strap must be as tight as possible. To remove the lower anchor connector assembly strap, go to pages 20-22.

Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors

Securing with SureLatch

Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat, as shown, to lock in place.

Note: In some vehicles, you may need to prop up the SureLatch Connector while pushing downward on the seat to secure it tightly. Repeat for the other SureLatch Connector.

Rear-facing

Securing with QuickConnector and SecureRight

Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling up on the Lower Anchor Strap to tighten, as shown.

Quick Connector SecureRight

Securing with EasyClick

Tighten the strap by moving the handle back and forth on the lower anchor connector as shown until the seat is tight.

Rear-facing Belt Path

Fold handle up after tightening.

Installation with Seat Belts

IMPORTANT:

• If you are using Lower Anchor Connectors to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use the vehicle seat belt.
• Before installing this child restraint rear-facing with the vehicle seat belt, you MUST move the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly to the forward-facing belt path so that it does not interfere with the vehicle seat belt. Refer to pages 37-38 for instructions on moving the Lower Anchor Connectors to the forward-facing belt path. • Make sure the Lower Anchor Connectors are attached to the storage D-rings on the seat pad.
• Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine how to lock your seat belt for child restraint installation. The seat belt must be locked to properly secure the child restraint. • DO NOT use the Tether Strap when the child restraint is in the rear-facing position.
• Place the child restraint in position.

Adjust the child restraint to the most reclined position (Recline Position #1, p. 62), then place it on the vehicle seat in the rear-facing position, as shown.

1. Route the seat belt through the rear-facing belt path.

Unhook the front of the seat pad and move it out of the way, as shown.

Thread the vehicle seat belt buckle through the rear-facing belt path, as shown on the next page.

Rear-facing Belt Path

Installation with Seat Belts

Lap Belt Only / Lap and Shoulder

IMPORTANT: Make sure the buckle/crotch strap is positioned in front of the vehicle seat belt.

1. Buckle the seat belt, then remove all slack from the seat belt.

Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly onto the vehicle seat while tightening the vehicle seat belt to remove excess slack.

Installation with Seat Belts

1. Install Locking Clip (not included), if necessary.

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 vehicle owner's manual to identify which vehicle belt system is in your vehicle.

If your vehicle is model year 1996 or newer, it likely has a vehicle belt system that can be locked when tightened, and will not require use of a Locking Clip.

Consult your vehicle owner's manual before installing a Locking Clip.

If your vehicle requires a Locking Clip, please call ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada), or 800-706-1200 (México) to obtain a Locking Clip and instructions on how to install and use it.

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

• 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. Serious injury could occur.
• DO NOT use a Locking Clip in booster mode.

Installation with Seat Belts

1. Increase recline angle, if necessary. If the level line is not parallel to the ground, disconnect the seat belt and place a tightly rolled towel/small blanket beneath the front edge of the child restraint.

IMPORTANT: Infants may have difficulty breathing when in an upright seated position. Make sure they recline enough for their head to lie back comfortably and safely. Failure to properly recline the child restraint could increase the child's risk of serious injury or death.

1. Ensure child restraint is secure.

Reconnect the seat pad to the front of the restraint. With your hand holding the seat shell at the rear-facing belt path, as shown, try to move the child restraint from side to side. Then, holding the seat shell at each rear-facing belt path, try to move the restraint from front to back.

For the child restraint to be properly secured, it MUST NOT move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back at the belt path. If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint, try again, move it to another location, or install with the lower anchor connector assembly (p. 27).

Rear-facing Installation Checklist

1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.

√ The child's back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint. √ Top of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint headrest in one of its three lowest positions.

2. Place the child in the child restraint.

√ Restraint is securely locked in Recline Position #1 (p. 62).

√ Locking clip is installed, if necessary (p. 33).

√ The level line is level with ground (p. 28 and 34) and a towel/small blanket is rolled up and placed beneath the front edge of the base, if necessary.

√ Child restraint is securely installed with one of the following methods using the rear-facing belt path:

- SureLatch Connectors (p. 29)

- Quick Connectors (p. 30)

- SecureRight Connectors (p. 30)

- EasyClick Connectors (p. 30)

- Vehicle Seat Belts (p. 31-34)

Note: To determine which type of Lower Anchor Connector is on your child restraint, go to pages 20-22.

3. Make necessary adjustments.

√ Harness tabs MUST be at, or slightly below, shoulder level (p. 58). √ Headrest is adjusted to one of the bottom three positions closest to the harness tabs (p. 62).

1. Fasten both buckle tongues. Refer to page 58.

5. Position and connect chest clip.

√ Chest clip MUST be placed at armpit level (p. 59).

6. Check your work.

√ Harness straps are snug against the child's shoulders, with no slack (p. 59).

√ To properly secure this child restraint, it MUST NOT move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back at the rear-facing belt path.

√ Ensure that the level line is parallel to the ground.

Using the Child Restraint Forward-facing with Harness

Child Requirements

• Weight: 10 to 29.4 kg (22 to 65 lbs)

- Height: 71 to 127 cm (28 to 50 in.) and tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest

• Age: At least 2 years old

IMPORTANT: When installing this child restraint with Lower Anchor Connectors or the vehicle seat belt, always use the top anchorage (Tether) strap.

IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements for forward-facing use above, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint with its internal harness and begin using it as a belt-positioning booster seat, if possible. If your child exceeds any of the size requirements for forward-facing use above and is less than 4 years old, however, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint.

Moving Lower Anchor Connectors to the Forward-facing Belt Path

To install this child restraint properly in the forward-facing position, the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly MUST be in the forward-facing belt path. If the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly is in the rear-facing belt path, use the following procedures to move it to the forward-facing belt path.

To access the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly, you will first need to:

• Loosen internal harness straps (p. 58);
• Disconnect Lower Anchor Connectors (p. 20-22);
• Remove the seat pad (p. 62).
• Remove Lower Anchor Connectors from the rear-facing belt path.

1. Place each Lower Anchor Connector in the forward-facing belt path.

Pull the harness strap out of the way and insert a Lower Anchor Connector, behind the straps, into the forward-facing belt path opening, as shown. Repeat on the other side.

Moving Lower Anchor Connectors to the Forward-facing Belt Path

IMPORTANT: Make sure the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly does not interfere with the internal harness straps.

Note: Do not forget to install the seat pad before installing the child restraint in your vehicle.

Finished Forward-facing Configurations

SureLatch QuickConnect,

SecureRight, or EasyClick

Note: After moving the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly, make sure the strap lays flat against the seat shell. You may have to twist the strap to achieve this.

Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors

LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint to your vehicle seat. It is to be used in place of your vehicle's seat belts and can be used in vehicles with LATCH anchors. Your vehicle owner's manual may refer to this system as ISOFIX, Universal Anchorage System (UAS), or Lower Universal Anchorage System.

DO NOT install by this method for a child weighing more than 20.4 kg (45 lbs).

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

- To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST store the unused Lower Anchor Connector Assembly, with all slack removed, in storage area on the seat (p. 20-22). Roll or fold excess Lower Anchor Connector Strap and secure with a rubber band to prevent serious injury to vehicle occupants.

IMPORTANT:

• If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use Lower Anchor Connectors.
• DO NOT use the Lower Anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 20.4 kg (45 lbs) with the internal harnesses of the child restraint. • Install this child restraint with the vehicle seat belt (NOT Lower Anchor Connectors) if the child weighs more than 20.4 kg (45 lbs).
• Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for vehicle Lower Anchor Bars. Consult your vehicle owner's manual, or call the vehicle manufacturer, to confirm the limits on your vehicle's Lower Anchor Bars.
• Disconnect the tether hook from the back of the child restraint.

Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors

1. Place the child restraint in position.

Make sure child restraint is in Recline Position #2 or #3 (p. 62). Set child restraint on vehicle seat in the forward-facing position, as shown. Lay the tether strap over the back of the vehicle seat.

IMPORTANT: NEVER use Recline Position #1 for forward-facing, AND NEVER use Recline Position #2 with children who weigh more than 18 kg (40 lbs).

1. Attach Lower Anchor Connectors.

Push a Lower Anchor Connector onto each vehicle Lower Anchor Bar.

Note: You may need to vary the angle of the Lower Anchor Connectors, as shown above, to attach to the Lower Anchor Bars. Also, make sure the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly is in the forward-facing belt path (p. 37-38).

IMPORTANT: Make sure both Lower Anchor Connectors are facing upward and the straps are not twisted.

SureLatch Quick

Connector

SecureRight

EasyClick

IMPORTANT: Center installation of this child restraint is permitted using inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions if (1) your vehicle manual allows such installation; and (2) the inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions are 28-51 cm (11-20 in.) apart.

For SureLatch installations, the Lower Anchor Connectors must not contact or interfere with vehicle buckle hardware.

1. Tighten lower anchors (see pages 42-43 for the Lower Anchor Connector included with your Child Restraint.)
2. Ensure child restraint is secure.

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 forward-facing belt path. Serious injury or death may result from poor installation. If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint, try again, move it to another location, or install with the vehicle seat belt (pages 45-49).

The lower anchor connector assembly strap must be as tight as possible. To remove the lower anchor connector assembly strap, go to pages 20-22. Ensure child restraint is secure.

Note: Continue with step 6 on page 44.

Securing with SureLatch

Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat, as shown, to lock in place.

Note: In some vehicles, you may need to prop up the SureLatch Connector while pushing downward on the seat to secure it tightly. Repeat for the other SureLatch Connector.

Securing with QuickConnector and SecureRight

Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling up on the Lower Anchor Strap to tighten, as shown.

Quick Connector SecureRight

Securing with EasyClick

Tighten the strap by moving the handle back and forth on the lower anchor connector as shown until the seat is tight.

Forward-facing Belt Path

Fold handle up after tightening.

Forward-facing

1. Connect and tighten tether strap.

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.

IMPORTANT:

• The Tether Strap MUST be used when installing this child restraint forward-facing with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly.
• If your Tether Strap is too short to reach from your child restraint to your vehicle Tether Anchor, you will need a Tether Extender. Please call ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada), or 800-706-1200 (México).

IMPORTANT:

• If you are using Lower Anchor Connectors to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use the vehicle seat belt.
• Before installing this child restraint forward-facing with the vehicle seat belt, you MUST move the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly to the rear-facing belt path so that it does not interfere with the vehicle seat belt. Refer to pages 25-26 for instructions on moving the Lower Anchor Connectors to the rear-facing belt path.
• Make sure the Lower Anchor Connectors are attached to the storage D-rings on the seat pad.
• Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine how to lock your seat belt for child restraint installation. The seat belt must be locked to properly secure the child restraint.
• Disconnect the tether hook from the back of the child restraint.
• Place the child restraint in position.

Tether Strap

Make sure child restraint is in Recline Position #2 or #3 (p. 62).

Set child restraint on the vehicle seat in the forward-facing position, as shown. Lay the tether strap over the back of the vehicle seat.

IMPORTANT: NEVER use Recline Position #1 for forward-facing AND NEVER use Recline Position #2 with children who weigh more than 18 kg (40 lbs).

Installation with Seat Belts

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 through the forward-facing belt path, as shown.

4. Buckle seat belt, then 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.

Installation with Seat Belts

1. Install Locking Clip (not included), if necessary.

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 vehicle owner's manual to identify which vehicle belt system is in your vehicle.

If your vehicle is model year 1996 or newer, it likely has a vehicle belt system that can be locked when tightened, and will not require use of a Locking Clip.

Consult your vehicle owner's manual before installing a Locking Clip.

If your vehicle requires a Locking Clip, please call ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada), or 800-706-1200 (México) to obtain a Locking Clip and instructions on how to install and use it.

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

- 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. Serious injury could occur.

• DO NOT use a Locking Clip in booster mode.

Installation with Seat Belts

6. Ensure child restraint is secure.

With your hand holding the seat shell at the forward-facing belt path, as shown, try to move the child restraint from side to side. Then, holding the seat shell at each forward-facing belt path, try to move the restraint from front to back.

For the child restraint to be properly secured, it MUST NOT move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back at the belt path. If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint, try again, move it to another location, or install with the lower anchor connector assembly (p. 27).

Installation with Seat Belts

7. Connect and tighten Tether Strap.

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.

IMPORTANT:

- The Tether Strap MUST be used when installing this child restraint forward-facing with the vehicle seat belt.

- If your Tether Strap is too short to reach from your child restraint to your vehicle Tether Anchor, you will need a Tether Extender. Please call ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada), or 800-706-1200 (México).

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. 47).

√ If the child weighs 20.4 kg (45 lbs) or less, the child restraint is securely installed with one of the following methods through the forward-facing belt path:

• SureLatch Connectors (p. 42)
• Quick Connectors (p. 43)
• SecureRight Connectors (p. 43)
• EasyClick Connectors (p. 43) • Vehicle Seat Belts (p. 45-49)

Note: To determine which type of Lower Anchor Connector is on your child restraint, go to pages 20-22.

√ If the child weighs more than 20.4 kg (45 lbs), the child restraint is securely installed with the vehicle seat belt (not the Lower Anchor Connectors) through the forward-facing belt path (p. 48).

√ Tether Strap is attached and tightened (p. 44 and 49).

2. Place the child in the child restraint.

√ The child's back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint. √ The tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest.

3. Make necessary adjustments.

√ Harness tabs MUST be at shoulder level (p. 58). √ Headrest is adjusted so that its bottom is nearest to the harness tabs (p. 62).

1. Fasten both buckle tongues. Refer to page 58.

5. Position and connect chest clip.

√ Chest clip MUST be placed at armpit level (p. 59).

6. Check your work.

√ Harness straps are snug against the child's shoulders, with no slack (p. 59).

√ To properly secure this child restraint, it MUST NOT move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back at the forward-facing belt path.

Using the Child Restraint as a Belt-Positioning Booster

Child Requirements

• Weight: 18 to 49.8 kg (40 to 110 lbs) - Height: 112 to 145 cm (44 to 57 in.) and tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest. • Age: At least 4 years old

The shoulder belt MUST pass through shoulder belt guide.

The shoulder belt MUST cross midway between child's shoulder and neck.

The lap belt is stretched low and snug across the child's hips, within the lower belt guides, and fastened into the buckle.

IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above for belt-positioning use, you MUST discontinue use of this seat. Your child may be ready for use of the vehicle belt system only at this time.

DO NOT use lap belt only.

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, his/her 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 his/her current child seat, the child's own weight and height, his/her 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. (Even children who have not outgrown their toddler seat can benefit from the use of a booster seat, if it is used properly.)
• 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.

Converting into a Booster Seat

1. Remove the seat pad (p. 62).

Adjust the headrest to its uppermost position (p. 62).

Pull the Lower Anchor Connectors from the forward-facing belt path and place them in the seat, as shown.

1. Loosen harness.

Press the harness release button and pull the harness straps outward.

1. Push the chest clip and buckle tongues through the forward-facing belt path.

Buckle the chest clip behind the child restraint, as shown in the following illustrations.

Forward-facing Belt Path

Booster

Buckled behind the Seat.

Converting into a Booster Seat

1. Conceal harness tabs.

Tuck harness tabs completely into adjustment slots, as shown.

Note: If the harness tabs are not tucked completely into the slots, they will press uncomfortably against your child's back.

1. Tighten harness straps.

Pull harness adjustment strap until harness straps are tight.

1. Insert Lower Anchor Connectors.

Insert both Lower Anchor Connectors through the forward-facing belt path.

Converting into a Booster Seat

7. 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.

Insert the crotch strap anchor back into the opening from the bottom of the child restraint.

Pull the anchor completely through the seat and arrange it so it lies flat, as shown.

Converting into a Booster Seat

8. Install the seat pad.

Fasten each Lower Anchor Connector to its D-ring for storage (pages 20-22).

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. 62).

Your child restraint is now in Booster Mode and ready for a child who meets the following requirements:

• Weight: 18 to 49.8 kg (40 to 110 lbs) - Height: 112 to 145 cm (44 to 57 in.) and tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest. • Age: At least 4 years old

Note: To convert the

To return the seat back to 5-point harness mode, reverse these steps.

Booster Seat Positioning

Make sure the base is level with the ground.

If necessary, a towel or small blanket may be rolled up and placed beneath the edge of the base.

Tightly rolled towel or small blanket

Booster Seat Installation Checklist

1. Convert the child restraint to booster seat mode.

√ See "Converting into a Booster Seat," p. 53-56.

2. Secure the booster seat to the vehicle seat.

√ Make sure the seat base is level with the ground (p. 56). If necessary, a towel or small blanket may be rolled up and placed beneath the edge of the base. Make sure the bottom and back of the booster seat are touching the vehicle seat and back.

IMPORTANT: You may use the tether strap and lower anchor connectors to secure this booster seat to the vehicle seat as long as the position of the booster seat in the vehicle and/or the resulting fit of the vehicle seat belt over the child are not affected.

3. Place the child in the booster seat.

√ Make sure the booster seat is securely locked into Recline Position #3 (p. 62).

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

4. Adjust the headrest for proper shoulder belt fit.

√ The shoulder belt MUST cross midway between the child's shoulder and neck, as shown.

5. Secure child and booster seat to 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, as shown.

6. Check your work.

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

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

The shoulder belt MUST NOT cross the child's neck or fall off the child's shoulder. If you cannot adjust the shoulder

belt to properly lay midway between the child's shoulder and neck AND at or above the shoulder, try another seating location or do not use the booster seat.

General Information

Securing the Child in the 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.

Unbuckle harness and unfasten chest clip (p. 60). Place the child in the child restraint. Bring each harness strap over each of the child's shoulders.

IMPORTANT: The baby's back and bottom should be flat against the restraint. If there is a gap, the baby will not be comfortable.

3. Adjust harness straps.

Grasping both harness tabs, slide downward until the harness straps are at the child's shoulders.

4. Buckle the harness.

Insert both buckle tongues into the buckle.

Note: Pull up on the harness straps to ensure that the buckle tongues are fastened securely.

Securing the Child in the Restraint

1. Remove all slack in harness.

Pull upward on the harness straps near the hips, as shown, to ensure that all slack is removed.

1. Fasten and adjust chest clip.

Snap the two halves of the chest clip together, as shown, and slide to armpit level.

1. Tighten harness.

Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness. The harness straps must be snug against the child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position.

Note: Make sure the chest clip is at armpit level. Check the harness straps near the shoulders for slack. You should NOT be able to pinch the harness (see illustration). Adjust as needed.

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.

1. Disconnect chest clip.

Push the release button and pull the chest clip apart.

1. Unbuckle harness.

Press the red button on the buckle and release both buckle tongues.

You may now remove your child.

Removing the Tether Strap

1. Loosen the adjuster.

Press the adjuster release button.

Adjuster release button

1. Remove the hook.

Press the tab and twist, then remove the hook from the anchor.

1. Attach tether hook to storage clip.

Tether Hook

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.

• To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST tightly roll or fold excess or unused Tether Strap and secure with a rubber band.
• Attach the Tether Hook to the storage clip when not in use. This will keep an unused Tether from hitting someone during a crash.

Adjusting the Headrest

To adjust, squeeze the headrest adjust lever, as shown, while sliding the headrest up or down to the desired position.

Headrest Adjust Lever

Adjusting the Recline Position

This child restraint can be adjusted into three positions.

Squeeze the recline lever at the bottom of the child restraint, as shown, and select the desired recline position.

IMPORTANT: After adjusting the recline position, rock the child restraint back and forth to make sure it is securely locked in the desired position.

CORRECT RECLINE POSITIONING

Rear-facing Recline	Position #1 ONLY
Forward-facing (child secured with harness straps)	Children weighing 10-18 kg (22-40 lbs) - Recline Position #2
	Children weighing 10-29.4 kg (22-65 lbs) - Recline Position #3
Booster Mode Recline	Position #3 ONLY

Removing the Seat Pad

1. Disconnect all lower anchor connectors from the D-rings on the seat pad.
2. Open the access flap.
3. Disconnect all seat pad hooks. Remove the seat pad.

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 safest place for your child is in a properly installed child restraint, not in an adult's lap or on the aircraft seat with its seat belt. Keeping your child in a child restraint during the flight will help ensure your family arrives safely at your destination.

The FAA recommends that a child weighing:

• more than 18 kg (40 lbs) use an aircraft seat belt; - less than 9 kg (20 lbs) use a rear-facing child restraint; and • from 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs) use a forward-facing child restraint.

Please note that these FAA recommendations may vary from those applicable to the use of your child restraint in a motor vehicle.

IMPORTANT: This child restraint can only be used with a 5-point harness in aircraft. This restraint cannot be used in booster mode in aircraft.

Rear-facing Aircraft Installation

IMPORTANT: Before installing the child restraint, make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position.

Note: You may need to route the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly through the forward-facing belt path, if it interferes with the aircraft seat belt (p. 37-38). After landing, refer to page 24 for vehicle installation.

1. Place the child restraint in position.

Adjust the child restraint to its most reclined position (Recline Position #1, p. 62), then place it on the aircraft seat rear-facing.

1. Route aircraft seat belt through rear-facing belt path.

Unhook the front of the child restraint's seat pad and move it out of the way. Route the aircraft seat belt buckle through the rear-facing belt path opening on one side and continue through the opening on the opposite side of the child restraint, as shown.

IMPORTANT: For aircraft use ONLY, make sure the aircraft seat belt is positioned in front of the buckle/crotch strap, as shown above.

Rear-facing Aircraft Installation

1. Fasten the aircraft seat belt, then remove all slack from the belt.

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 seat belt to tighten.

Rear-facing

Route the excess seat belt strap through the rear-facing belt path opening.

1. Check your work.

Reconnect the seat pad to the front of the child restraint. With your hand holding the seat shell at the rear-facing belt path, as shown, try to move the child restraint from side to side. Then, holding the seat shell at each rear-facing belt path, try to move the restraint from front to back.

If you can move the child restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back at the belt path, the aircraft seat belt is not tight enough, and you MUST install again until the seat belt is tight.

1. Secure your Child in the Child Restraint (refer to page 58).
2. Ensure that the level line is parallel to the ground.

Forward-facing Aircraft Installation

IMPORTANT: Before installing the child restraint, make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position.

Note: You may need to route the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly through the rear-facing belt path, if it interferes with the aircraft seat belt (p. 25-26). After landing, refer to page 36 for vehicle installation.

1. Place the child restraint in position.

Adjust the child restraint to its most upright position (Recline Position #3, p. 62), then place it on the aircraft seat facing forward.

1. Route the aircraft seat belt through the forward-facing belt path.

Move the child restraint's harness out of the way and raise the access flap. Route the aircraft seat belt buckle through the forward-facing belt path opening on one side and continue through the opening on the opposite side of the child restraint, as shown above.

Forward-facing Aircraft Installation

1. Fasten the aircraft seat belt, then remove all slack from the belt.

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 aircraft seat belt to tighten. Route the excess seat belt strap through the forward-facing belt path opening.

Note: Because of the fixed length of aircraft seat belts, the belt buckle could be behind the child's back after tightening the belt. For your child's comfort, Evenflo recommends cushioning the child's back by placing a small pillow or folded-up blanket, or a folded-up jacket, over the belt buckle.

1. Check your work.

With your hand holding the seat shell at the forward-facing belt path, as shown, try to move the child restraint from side to side. Then, holding the seat shell at each forward-facing belt path, try to move the restraint from front to back.

If you can move the child restraint more

than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back at the belt path, the aircraft seat belt is not tight enough, and you MUST install again until the aircraft seat belt is tight.

1. Secure your child in the child restraint (refer to page 58).

Model Info/Storing Your Instructions

Date/Model Label

After thoroughly reading and following these instructions, store them in the slots provided on the back of the child restraint, as shown.

For future reference, record the model number of your child restraint AND the date of manufacture below.

Model Number: ____

Date of Manufacture: ____

Care and Cleaning

• DO NOT lubricate or immerse in water the Lower Anchor 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 cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. • Take care not to damage any labels.
• The harness can be wiped clean with mild soap and water. Allow harness to air dry.
• Machine wash the seat pad separately in cold water, delicate cycle. Tumble dry 10 to 15 minutes on low heat.
• NEVER use child restraint without the seat pad.
• To protect the child restraint from damage caused by weather, rodents, and other elements common to garages, the outdoors, and other storage locations, remove the seat pad and thoroughly clean the restraint and pad prior to storage. Take care to clean in the areas where crumbs and other debris tend to accumulate.

To help protect the vehicle upholstery, place a towel beneath and behind the child restraint.

Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint

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 all fabric, padding, plastic, foam and metal parts, if accepted by your local recycling center. Responsibly discard the rest.

If your local recycling center won't accept the padding, you may dispose of it in the landfill.

To prevent injury due to hidden damage, lost instructions, outdated technology, etc., discontinue use of this restraint after the expiration date on the label or if it has been involved in a crash.

Replacement Parts

Order replacement parts online at www.evenflo.com or by calling Evenflo. When you contact us, please have the product model number and date of manufacture (found on the back of the child restraint).

Body Pillow

Headrest Pad

Locking Clip (Not included with child restraint) see p. 33 or 47

Lower Seat Foam

Lower Anchor Connector Assembly*

SureLatch

Quick Connector

SecureRight

OR

EasyClick

Seat Pad

Tether Extender (Not included with child restraint)

Upper Seat Foam

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, 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.

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answers. advice. affirmation.

www.evenflo.com

• US: 1-800-233-5921, 8 AM - 5 PM E.T.

• Canada: 1-937-773-3971

• México: 800-706-1200