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3

4

5

FORWARD-FACING

REAR-FACING

Re-check the  

level indicator.   

Ball should be between  

the blue zone for  

forward-facing.

To remove the seat, unbuckle 

the vehicle belt.

8. 

7. 

FORWARD-FACING

REAR-FACING

1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.

• Child restraint is in Position #4 or #5 (p. 

58

).

• Anti-rebound Bar has been removed for forward-

facing use. (p. 

28).

• Child restraint base sits flat on vehicle seat.
• To properly secure this child restraint it 

MUST NOT

 

move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or 

front to back at the forward-facing belt path  

(pages 

42

 and 

47-48

).

• Install with Lower Anchor connector Assembly  

(p. 

39

or

 vehicle seat belt (p. 

45

).

• Tether strap is securely attached and tightened  

(p. 

43

 or 

49

).

• Install locking clip, if necessary (p. 

13

).

2. Set the child in the child restraint.

The top of the child’s ears are at or below the top of 

the child restraint headrest.
• The child’s back and bottom are flat against the 

back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint.

3. Fasten the buckle.

 Refer to page 

61

.

• Buckle tongues are fully engaged (p. 

61

).

4. Make necessary adjustments.

• Crotch strap should be snug against the child  

(p. 

61

).

• Harness straps 

MUST

 be snug against the child’s 

shoulders, with no slack (p. 

61

).

• Harness straps 

MUST

 start at or above shoulder 

height (p. 

38

).

• The leveling ball is in the blue zone for  

forward-facing use (pages 

44

 and 

50

).

5. Position and connect chest clip.

• Chest clip 

MUST

 be at armpit level (p. 

61

).

Forward-facing CHECKLIST

Forward-facing Installation 
with Vehicle Seat Belt

Summary of Contents for Everystage dlx

Page 1: ...restraint WARNING 2018 Evenflo Company Inc 25701468 10 18 Para instrucciones en Espa ol llamar al 1 800 233 5921 Rear facing 1 8 to 22 6 kg 4 to 50 lbs 43 to 122 cm 17 to 48 in Forward facing with Har...

Page 2: ...fety Tether Anchor Symbol Alerts you to important information about Tether Anchor safety Aircraft Symbol Alerts you to important information about aircraft safety Symbol Legend 3 2 Child Requirements...

Page 3: ...orward facing orientations To use this child restraint properly children MUST meet the size and age requirements below In addition Evenflo recommends consulting with your child s physician before allo...

Page 4: ...hildren should ride rear facing in the vehicle as long as possible Preterm and low birth weight infants are at additional risk of breathing difficulties and heart problems when placed in a child restr...

Page 5: ...estraint is not to be used in vehicles that do not have vehicle seat belts or UAS lower anchorages To help prevent serious injury or death Failure to follow the Child Usage Requirements for rear facin...

Page 6: ...bs or their shoulders are above the highest harness level you MUST use child restraint in booster mode Adjust or remove the vehicle headrest in the seat where the child restraint is to be installed so...

Page 7: ...e seat belt must be locked to properly secure the child restraint DO NOT allow the vehicle seat belt release button to touch the child restraint Accidental contact may cause the seat belt to release I...

Page 8: ...ons Serious injury or death may result from misuse Refer to your vehicle Owner s Manual for lower anchor bar positions in your vehicle To help prevent serious injury or death If you have any of these...

Page 9: ...anual must be followed carefully If there is a conflict between the two the vehicle owner s manual regarding child restraint installation must be followed Additional Warnings To help prevent serious i...

Page 10: ...enregistrez vous en ligne www evenflo com registercarseatcanada PLACE DATE MODEL LABEL HERE AFFIXER L TIQUETTE DE LA DATE ET DU NUM RO DE MOD LE ICI 26000187 8 15 7 Email Address Adresse lectronique...

Page 11: ...ine Position Indicators 18 Level Indicator 19 Tether Strap and Hook Shown fastened to storage clip 20 Lower Anchor UAS Connector Assembly styles may vary see page 24 21 Base 22 Lower Anchor UAS Storag...

Page 12: ...aps and attach Velcro strips as shown Always check that the harness covers DO NOT bunch up when tightening the harness USE the cup holder when the child restraint is in the forward facing position onl...

Page 13: ...artment p 63 pull the red Release Strap 4 5 3 2 1 FORWA RD FAC ING REAR FA CING 4 5 3 2 1 FORWAR D FACIN G REAR FA CING this side UP 4 5 3 2 1 FORW ARD FACIN G REAR FACI NG Forward facing lower anchor...

Page 14: ...eeds any of the size requirements above and is less than 2 years old however you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint PLACE AT ARMP IT 1 2 3 4 5 2 5 cm 1 in or more Harness straps are AT or JU...

Page 15: ...erly recline the child restraint could increase the child s risk of serious injury or death Rear facing Installation with Lower Anchor UAS Connectors cont Rear facing Installation with Lower Anchor UA...

Page 16: ...UP this side UP Correct Incorrect Quick Connector IMPORTANT Make sure both lower anchor connectors are facing upward and the straps are not twisted 4 5 1 2 3 Lift pad off front edge of seat as shown...

Page 17: ...e 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 fa...

Page 18: ...eight push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat as you tighten the vehicle seat belt as shown Reconnect the seat pad to the front of the child restraint Pull the seat pad off of the front...

Page 19: ...eat belt 1 Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat Child restraint is in Recline Position 1 2 or 3 p 58 Anti rebound Bar is installed Canada Only p 28 Install with Lower Anchor Connector UAS Assemb...

Page 20: ...h the internal harness straps Note After moving the Lower Anchor Connector strap make sure the strap lies flat against the seat shell You may have to twist the strap to achieve this If the Lower Ancho...

Page 21: ...ust the seat recline to FORWARD FACING Positions 4 or 5 ONLY see below FORWARD FACING REAR FACING Tether Strap 1 2 3 4 5 this side UP this side UP 1 2 3 4 5 this side UP this side UP Attach lower anch...

Page 22: ...tether strap you may have excess strap DO NOT cut it off If you do it may not be long enough to use in another vehicle Instead tightly roll up the excess tether strap and place the rubber band around...

Page 23: ...to page 27 for instructions on moving the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly UAS to the forward facing belt path Check your vehicle owner s manual to determine how to lock your seat belt for child restra...

Page 24: ...that has Lap Shoulder Belt go to Step 4b 1 2 3 4 5 PLACE AT ARMPIT 1 2 3 4 5 PLA CE AT ARM PIT 1 2 3 4 5 PLA CE AT ARM PIT 4a The vehicle seat belt must be as tight as possible Using your full weight...

Page 25: ...seat as shown Please consult your vehicle owner s manual as tether anchor locations may vary Pull the strap and tighten the tether securely 4 5 this side UP this side UP WARNING Hook Tether Anchor Str...

Page 26: ...45 Tether strap is securely attached and tightened p 43 or 49 Install locking clip if necessary p 13 2 Set the child in the child restraint The top of the child s ears are at or below the top of the c...

Page 27: ...vides 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 belt is buckled the lap belt should be low on...

Page 28: ...lower belt guides and fastened into the buckle The shoulder belt must cross the child midway between his her shoulder and neck The shoulder belt MUST NOT cross the child s neck or fall off the child s...

Page 29: ...come out then unfasten snaps on the inside of the seating area Pull the back pad forward Push the shoulder straps behind the headrest pad PLACE AT ARMPIT Anchor Snaps Converting Seat into Booster Mode...

Page 30: ...est The belt guides should be even WITH or JUST ABOVE the shoulders Shoulder Belt Path Guide Forward F acing 4 5 3 2 1 DO NOT USE WITH LAP BELT ONLY Top of ears are below top of child restraint headre...

Page 31: ...on the front of the seat At the same time pull on the harness straps 1 2 3 Button Securing the Child in the Child Restraint cont Snap the two halves of the chest clip together as shown and slide to a...

Page 32: ...roll or fold excess tether strap and secure with the strap rubber band Attach the tether hook to the storage clip on the seat when not in use rear facing mode only This will keep an unused tether or...

Page 33: ...lling the child restraint make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position Pull the seat pad off the front of the child restraint Route the aircraft seat belt through the rear facing belt pa...

Page 34: ...rcraft seat belt strap back through the forward facing belt path opening as shown Using your full weight push the child restraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pulling on the excess seat belt st...

Page 35: ...ide headrest pad over headrest and remove the elastic straps around the vehicle belt guides 1 2 3 4 5 PLACE AT ARMPIT Lift the head support flap up and unfasten the snap strap at bottom of head suppor...

Page 36: ...FORWARD FACING REAR FA CING this side UP Unfasten the 2 elastic loops on both sides of the seat as shown Repeat on opposite side of the child restraint Removing the Seat Pad cont 10 PLACE AT ARMPIT P...

Page 37: ...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 separ...

Page 38: ...c in g 2 3 to 18 kg 5 to 4 0 lb s 4 8 to 10 2 cm 1 9 to 4 0 in F o rw a rd f a c in g 10 to 2 2 6 kg 2 2 to 5 0 lb s 7 1 to 12 7 cm 2 8 to 5 0 in Se e pa ge 1 fo r co m pl et e re qu ire m en ts PLACE...

Page 39: ...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 Pare...

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