Evenflo 36212170, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ious injury or death read this owner s manual prior to installing and using this child restraint WARNING 2020 Evenflo Company Inc 25701572 02 20 Para instrucciones en Espa ol llamar al 1 800 233 5921...

Page 2: ...njuries 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...

Page 3: ...ng the Carrier in the Base 27 Releasing the Carrier from the Base 28 Installation Checklist 29 Proper Installation WITHOUT the Base Installing the Carrier Without the Convenience Base 31 Installation...

Page 4: ...r facing until they reach the maximum height or weight for their child restraint in rear facing orientation Additionally some states laws require children to be rear facing until age 2 Accordingly you...

Page 5: ...n earlier than 37 weeks and all newborn infants who weigh less than 5 pounds at birth before their first car trip to check for breathing difficulties or heart rate problems when traveling in a rear fa...

Page 6: ...ury or death may result 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 ch...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...hild restraint on forward facing vehicle seats DO NOT use on vehicle seats which face the rear or side ONLY use this child restraint on vehicle seats with backs that lock into place Some child restrai...

Page 9: ...it to another location DO NOT use this child restraint in a seating position with door mounted seat belts DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle with seat belts that automatically move along th...

Page 10: ...m 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 int...

Page 11: ...fic instructions on child restraint installation LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF these vehicle belt types Refer to your vehicle owner s manual for LATCH locations Lap Belt with Automatic Locking Retract...

Page 12: ...ositions 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 LATCH typically offers an easier and more co...

Page 13: ...the lower anchor connector assembly should be securely stored in the storage area located in the convenience base Keep out of reach of children ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connectors are att...

Page 14: ...ese 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...

Page 15: ...ild restraint for comforting while the vehicle is moving Always place the handle in Position 4 or 5 before removing infant from carrier p 20 DO NOT allow a child in a vehicle to have objects such as l...

Page 16: ...o promptly fill out and return the attached card or register online using the direct link to the manufacturer s registration website provided Although child restraint systems undergo testing and evalu...

Page 17: ...Vehicle Aircraft Usage CANADIAN RESIDENTS ONLY DOMICILIES DU CANADA SEULEMENT PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD CARTE D ENREGISTREMENT DU PRODUIT 1 Name Nom 2 Street Address Adresse 3 City Ville 4 Prov Prov...

Page 18: ...18 Child Restraint Features Back View Front View 1 2 9 8 4 3 5 6 7 11 10 12 13...

Page 19: ...ndle Release 10 Base Release Lever 11 Harness Slots 12 Crotch Strap Slots 13 Locking Clip Description Lower anchor connector assembly Lower Anchor Connector Storage Vehicle seat belt lower anchor conn...

Page 20: ...esired position until it locks into place Position 2 Position 5 Position 4 Handle Release Position 3 Position 1 IMPORTANT NEVER use Positions 2 3 or 5 when traveling in a vehicle U S and Canadian mode...

Page 21: ...VER use this position in a vehicle Position 3 Convenience NEVER use this position to carry your child in the carrier NEVER use this position in the vehicle Position 4 Travel U S This position can be u...

Page 22: ...on easier watch the installation video of this child restraint at www evenflo com Tip Tip Tip Child Requirements Weight 2 3 10 kg 5 22 lbs Height 48 74 cm 19 29 in and top of child s head is at least...

Page 23: ...n the convenience base see page 42 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 conne...

Page 24: ...e or front to back at the vehicle seat belt path Serious injury or death may occur Move the child restraint to another seating location or try to tighten the lower anchor assembly again Using your ful...

Page 25: ...elts with ELRs Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt Secure the convenience base to your vehicle seat by routing the vehicle seat belt through the openings as shown LAP BELT LAP A...

Page 26: ...seating location or try to tighten the seat belt again Pull the shoulder belt tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt and at the same time push down on the base usin...

Page 27: ...ure 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 2 Secure the infant...

Page 28: ...r in the Base cont 1 Note When installed directly behind a front vehicle seat make sure there is at least 38 mm 1 5 in of space between any part of the carrier and the vehicle seat that is directly in...

Page 29: ...possible to but NEVER above the child s shoulders p 39 Both buckle tongues are fastened p 36 Chest clip is securely fastened and at armpit level p 37 Harness straps are snug against the child and you...

Page 30: ...10 kg 5 22 lbs Height 48 74 cm 19 29 in and top of child s head is at least 2 5 cm 1 in below the top of the child restraint seat back To make installation easier watch the installation video of this...

Page 31: ...aint into your vehicle Adjust the restraint so that the level line is level with the ground Note Generally the center rear seating position is the safest This infant restraint MUST face the rear of th...

Page 32: ...vehicle seat back as shown LAP BELT LAP AND SHOULDER BELT 3 IMPORTANT Some ELR vehicle belts can be switched into locking mode for child restraint installation It may not be necessary to use a locking...

Page 33: ...k at the belt path the vehicle belt is not tight enough and you need to try again 4 Push down on the bottom of the seat using your full weight 5 Note When installed directly behind a front vehicle sea...

Page 34: ...ine for an infant s head to lie back comfortably IMPORTANT Infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position Make sure they recline enough for their head to lie back comfortably and saf...

Page 35: ...under the child s bottom p 41 3 Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat Carrier is securely installed with vehicle seat belt p 31 33 The shoulder strap portion of the seat belt is lying across the...

Page 36: ...r Facing the front of the buckle place the left buckle tongue on top of the right buckle tongue Then insert both tongues in the nested position into the buckle opening until you hear an audible click...

Page 37: ...g 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 Check the harness st...

Page 38: ...remove the buckle tongues Push the release button and pull the chest clip apart 1 2 3 To loosen the harness straps squeeze the harness adjusters while pulling on the straps from the front of the seat...

Page 39: ...routed through the slots closest to the child s shoulders The shoulder harness straps should ALWAYS be as close as possible to but NEVER above the child s shoulders Pull the harness strap and anchor t...

Page 40: ...tongue and chest clip to the front of the child restraint Push the harness anchor through the pad to the bottom of the child restraint Pull the harness anchor through the bottom of the child restraint...

Page 41: ...harness anchor on the end of the crotch strap sideways and push it through the slot in the restraint seat As your child grows you will need to change the crotch strap position so that it is in the slo...

Page 42: ...base A loose lower anchor connector strap and hook may injure your child 2 3 Press the tab and twist then remove the hook from the anchor The lower anchor connector assembly system that comes with yo...

Page 43: ...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 in...

Page 44: ...base with a vehicle seat belt return to page 32 Step 3 13 mm 0 5 in 4 5 Hold the lap and shoulder belts together just behind the free sliding buckle tongue and unbuckle the seat belt While holding the...

Page 45: ...e Child in the Carrier on page 36 To use as a stand Squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to Position 5 Stand until it locks into place and the carrier rests on a level surface Position 5...

Page 46: ...se the carrier to slide or fall NEVER leave the child in this carrier when the harness straps are loose or undone Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain th...

Page 47: ...er beginning with 640 Note that the sku part number will appear on a label on the back of the base and will be printed on the front of the carton as shown below IMPORTANT sku part number Safety So Sim...

Page 48: ...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 re...

Page 49: ...rcraft seat belt through the belt slots on the carrier as shown above 2 3 Rotate the handle to Position 1 or Position 4 by squeezing both handle releases at the same time Installing Child Restraint in...

Page 50: ...sing your full weight push the child restraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pulling on the excess seat belt strap to tighten Check your work Try to move the child restraint in all directions If...

Page 51: ...n 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...

Page 52: ...contact Evenflo When you contact us please have the product model number and date of manufacture found on the back of the child restraint Replacement Parts Canopy Head Foam Locking Clip Harness Syste...

Page 53: ...cle 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 i...

Page 54: ...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 P...

Page 55: ...ng these instructions store them in the carrier behind the seat pad as shown For future reference record the model number of your child restraint AND the date of manufacture below Model Number Date of...

Page 56: ...www evenflo com USA 1 800 233 5921 8 AM 5 PM E T Canada 1 937 773 3971 Mexico 01 800 706 12 00...