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Installing the Carrier without the Convenience 

Base (cont.)

Installing the Carrier without the Convenience 

Base (cont.)

Changing the Crotch Strap Position

Changing the Crotch Strap Position (cont.)

PLACE A

T ARMPIT LEVEL

SENSOR

SAFE

PLACE A

T ARMPIT L

EVEL

SENSOR

SAFE

PLACE A

T ARMPIT L

EVEL

SENSOR

SAFE

PLACE A

T ARMPIT LEVEL

SENSOR

SAFE

As your child grows, you will need to change the crotch 

strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your 

child. The crotch strap should 

ALWAYS

 be as close as 

possible to, but 

NEVER

 under, the child’s bottom.

Crotch Strap in the Rear Slot

Crotch Strap in the Middle Slot

Crotch Strap in the Front Slot

Crotch Strap in the Newborn Position

NEVER

 use this position for children weighing more 

than 3.6 kg (8 lbs).

Summary of Contents for SECUREMAX

Page 1: ...SMART REAR FACING INFANT CAR SEAT WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or death read this owner s manual prior to installing and using this child restraint SECUREMAXTM Rear facing 1 8 to 15 8...

Page 2: ...e 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 r...

Page 3: ...ion Checklist without Base 62 Installing the Carrier with the Vehicle Seat Belt Shoulder Belt 66 Installing the Carrier with the Vehicle Seat Belt 68 Adjusting the Recline 70 Checking the Recline with...

Page 4: ...heir child restraint 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...

Page 5: ...their first car trip to check for breathing difficulties or heart rate problems when traveling in a rear facing child restraint The AAP recommends that appropriate hospital staff observe your infant i...

Page 6: ...installation must be followed This child restraint MUST ALWAYS face the rear of the vehicle Serious injury or death can occur if used forward facing NEVER leave child unattended DO NOT use child restr...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...his child 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 re...

Page 9: ...o provide more leg room as this will prevent the child restraint from protecting your child DO NOT use this child restraint in a seating position with door mounted seat belts DO NOT use this child res...

Page 10: ...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 Serious injury o...

Page 11: ...g on the free end of the strap until the belt is tight Free end Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Lap Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate with Locking Retractor The latch plate slides free...

Page 12: ...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 pos...

Page 13: ...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 connector asse...

Page 14: ...ckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle ARMPIT LEVEL ARMPIT LEVEL Use ONLY the SecureMax convenience base with the SecureMax carrier The SecureMax c...

Page 15: ...NOT dress the child in blanket sleepers or other clothing that would prevent the crotch strap from fitting snugly up against the child IMPORTANT In case of a recall we can reach you only if we have yo...

Page 16: ...with either lap belts only or lap shoulder belt systems and aircraft Refer to pages 107 to 113 for complete instructions on installing your child restraint in aircraft Check with your airline before d...

Page 17: ...SafeZoneTM Load leg storage compartment stored position Not available on all models 6 Recline indicator 7 LATCH storage pocket 8 LATCH connector 9 LATCH release button 10 Belt path 11 Carrier attachme...

Page 18: ...buckle strap 12 Harness adjustment button 13 Harness adjustment strap 14 Infant body support 19 20 15 17 21 18 Child Seat Features 15 Handle adjustment button 16 Stroller attachment buttons 17 Carrier...

Page 19: ...se this position to carry your child in the carrier ALWAYS make sure the handle is securely locked in the upright carrying position 1 before carrying ANY locked position can be used in vehicle Install...

Page 20: ...e load leg is locked into the storage compartment in the base when it is not in use WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur NEVER place load leg on a storag...

Page 21: ...TM Load Leg cont 2 3 1 4 To extend load leg pull leg down until it reaches the floor and the indicator turns green If it does not rest flat on the floor push button and lower leg to floor to extend fu...

Page 22: ...when you are not using it push the button on the lower portion of the load leg slide the lower portion back up until it locks into place then rotate back into the stored location The tab on the load l...

Page 23: ...stallation Checklist with Base 2 Secure child to the carrier Refer to p 87 91 Harness straps are at or below shoulder level p 75 Both buckle tongues are fastened p 89 Chest clip is connected and posit...

Page 24: ...ach of children Installing the Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connectors are fully engaged onto the vehicle lower anchor bars by pulling hard on the...

Page 25: ...the button on the Fit loc belt tightener and lift it up as shown BEFORE installing base make sure vehicle is on level ground Place base on an approved LATCH vehicle seating location 4 5 1 BEFORE inst...

Page 26: ...hat the base is correctly reclined Refer to pages 66 70 for Adjusting the Recline 8 4 5 9 4 5 4 5 4 5 CLICK 6 7 Push the LATCH connectors onto the vehicle lower anchor points on both sides of the base...

Page 27: ...c belt tightener then push button on LATCH connector then unhook from the anchor point You may need to loosen the tension on the LATCH connector by loosening the LATCH adjustment strap Repeat steps as...

Page 28: ...nd make sure they lie flat Fasten the buckle until it clicks into place Pull shoulder belt to remove all the slack from the vehicle belt and to get the base snug against the vehicle seat Close the Fit...

Page 29: ...remove the carrier from the base squeeze the release handle at the back of the carrier Lift carrier away from the base To remove the base from vehicle squeeze the button on the Fit loc belt tightener...

Page 30: ...t tightener Make sure not to twist the belt and make sure it lies flat Fasten the buckle until it clicks into place Pull the free end of the lap belt to remove all the slack and to get the base snug a...

Page 31: ...o pages 66 70 for Adjusting the Recline 9 8 10 To remove the carrier from the base squeeze the release handle at the back of the carrier Lift carrier away from the base To remove the base from vehicle...

Page 32: ...nt 1 Place the child in the carrier The child s back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the carrier Top of child s head is at least 2 5 cm 1 in below the top of the child rest...

Page 33: ...Shoulder Belt When using the carrier WITHOUT the base ALWAYS CHECK for tight installation and the red level line on the carrier each and every time you use your child restraint to make sure it is lev...

Page 34: ...lt If seat belt does not lock try another seating position Push down in center of carrier and pull the shoulder belt portion of the vehicle belt to tighten carrier against the vehicle seat CHECK to ma...

Page 35: ...still not level refer to page 66 67 when using the carrier WITHOUT the base BEFORE installing carrier make sure vehicle is on level ground Place carrier on an approved vehicle seat location in a rear...

Page 36: ...ature for adjusting the proper recline angle The base has 4 recline adjustment positions for the foot When using the carrier and the base together 1 Make sure vehicle is on level ground 2 Only use the...

Page 37: ...ave a smaller or larger size child you will need to adjust the headrest infant body support buckle strap and waist strap locations Please review the following sections on pages 76 85 before changing a...

Page 38: ...CK the child s head MUST BE 1 2 5 cm or more below the top of the seat as shown Slowly pull harness adjuster strap to make the shoulder straps snug around the child s shoulders BE CAREFUL DO NOT allow...

Page 39: ...T ARMPI T LEVEL SENS OR SA FE PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL SENSO R SAF E As your child grows you will need to change the crotch strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your child The crotch strap...

Page 40: ...E AT ARMP IT LEVEL SEN SOR SA FE Insert the crotch strap anchor into the slot that is the closest to the child but NEVER under the child s bottom Make sure the anchor is completely through and is layi...

Page 41: ...le to but NEVER under the child s legs PLACE AT ARMP IT LEVEL SEN SOR SA FE buckl e stora ge Push the crotch strap through the slot in the seat pad To reposition waist straps loosen the harness straps...

Page 42: ...Push the anchor down through the appropriate slot to the bottom of the seat Then push anchor up through the appropriate slot to the top of the seat Small size baby Medium size baby 4 Note See images p...

Page 43: ...baby PLACE AT ARMPI T LEVEL SENS OR SA FE PLACE AT ARMP IT LEVEL SEN SOR SA FE PLACE AT ARMPI T LEVEL SEN SOR SA FE Rehook the front of the child restraint s seat pad 5 Make sure the anchor is comple...

Page 44: ...ace a tightly rolled washcloth between thechild and the buckle strap to prevent child slouching or sliding down into the buckle strap WARNING ADVERTENCIA MISE EN GARDE WARNING ADVERTENCIA MISE EN GARD...

Page 45: ...rness straps around your child Insert the buckle tongues into the buckle as shown MAKE sure you hear each buckle tongue click into place Pull up on the harness strap to ensure the buckle tongues are e...

Page 46: ...at not twisted and snug If you can pinch a fold in the strap it is not snug A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child...

Page 47: ...FE 1 2 3 Using as an Infant Carrier Position 4 To use as a carrier Squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to Position 1 Carry until it locks into place Carry at your side using the handle...

Page 48: ...art and your child may be injured NEVER place this carrier near the edges of counter tops tables or other high surfaces The child s movements can cause the carrier to slide and fall NEVER leave the ch...

Page 49: ...ket under the front edge of seat pad 2018 Evenflo Company Inc OWNER S MANUAL KEEP FOR FUTURE USE 25701415 8 18 SMART REAR FACING INFANT CAR SEAT Para instrucciones en enspa ol llamar al 1 800 233 5921...

Page 50: ...ct with pacemakers and similar devices Secure your child into the child restraint as you would normally The SensorSafeTM Receiver Plug monitors both the Chest Clip Transmitter and the vehicle When you...

Page 51: ...15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SENSORSAFETM CONT GENERAL INFORMATI...

Page 52: ...with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause ha...

Page 53: ...flash two times TO PRESERVE BATTERY LIFE ALWAYS STORE THE SENSORSAFETM CHEST CLIP IN THE UNCLIPPED POSITION 4 DRIVE THE VEHICLE The SensorSafeTM Receiver is designed to respond after the vehicle has b...

Page 54: ...ild restraint Please note that these FAA recommendations may vary from those applicable to the use of your child restraint in a motor vehicle Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft CR2032 CR2032 2...

Page 55: ...facing as shown above Aircraft Seat Belt 1 IMPORTANT You must use the internal harness when installing the child restraint in aircraft Before installing the child restraint make sure the aircraft sea...

Page 56: ...he excess seat belt strap back through the belt slots as shown above Using your full weight push the child restraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pulling on the excess seat belt strap to tighte...

Page 57: ...7 In order to comply with the FAA regulation for Portable Electronic Devices PED the SensorSafe Chest Clip MUST be unfastened before take off Note After landing fasten the SensorSafe Chest Clip before...

Page 58: ...ease have the product model number and date of manufacture found on the back of the child restraint Not available on all models Styles may vary EPS Foam Buckle Cover Harness Cover SensorSafe Chest Cli...

Page 59: ...ry place a towel beneath and behind the child restraint Tip Tip When this child restraint reaches the expiration date found on the date of manufacture label Evenflo encourages you to dispose of it pro...

Page 60: ...or warranty service contact Evenflo s ParentLink Consumer Resource Center at 800 233 2229 or www evenflogold com or www evenflogold ca By simply registering your Evenflo Gold Stroller or Gold Car Seat...

Page 61: ...rty parts or accessories not compatible with the Gold Stroller Accident abuse neglect or use on stairs or escalators Commercial use Improper storage Second hand use or Airline or freight damage GOLD C...

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Page 63: ...www evenflogold com or www evenflogold ca USA Canada 1 800 233 2229 8 AM 5 PM E T...

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