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Connect the tether hook 

I

 

to the vehicle tether anchor 

J

 behind the vehicle seat, as 

•  To avoid a strangulation hazard, you 

MUST

 tightly roll or 

fold excess tether strap and secure with the strap/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.

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  Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious 

injury to your child or other vehicle occupants.

  The tether strap is for forward-facing use only.

shown. (Please consult your vehicle owner’s manual, as 

tether anchor  locations may vary.) Pull the strap 

K

 and 

tighten the tether securely.

Note: If your tether strap does not reach the vehicle 

tether anchor bracket, call Evenflo’s ParentLink for a 

tether extender, at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or  

1-937-773-3971 (Canada), or 01-800-706-12-00 

(Mexico).

J

I

K

 buckle

storage

 buckle

storage

A

A

Place baby in the child restraint. 

The baby’s back and 

bottom should be flat against the restraint.

 If there is 

a gap, the baby will not be comfortable.

1

Bring each harness strap over the child’s shoulders. Slide 

the buckle tongues 

A

 down towards the buckle to snug 

the harness.

Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint

2

Grasp both harness 

tabs 

B

 and slide 

downward until the 

harness straps are at 

the child’s shoulders.

3

B

B

After adjusting the top 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 the bundle.
Note: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for the 

location of the tether anchor bracket in your vehicle. 

Older vehicles may not come equipped with anchor 

bracket hardware. Check with your vehicle dealer.  

If you have questions regarding tether anchors that are 

not addressed by the vehicle owner’s manual or 

answered by an authorized dealer/vehicle manufacturer, 

call Evenflo’s ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) 

or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada), or 01-800-706-12-00 

(Mexico).

General

WARNING

WARNING

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Page 1: ...owner s manual prior to installing and using this child restraint WARNING 2018 Evenflo Company Inc 25701443 7 18 Rear facing 2 3 to 18 kg 5 to 40 lbs 48 to 94 cm 19 to 37 in Forward facing 10 to 29 4...

Page 2: ...u 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 A...

Page 3: ...er should ride in the back seat to monitor the infant during travel You can learn more about the AAP s recommendations for observation of newborns and the guidelines for safe transportation of preterm...

Page 4: ...nts Failure to follow installation instructions can result in the child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Serious injury or death may result These instructions and the inst...

Page 5: ...ders are above the highest harness level you MUST discontinue using this child restraint as it may no longer adequately protect your child MUST be at least 2 years old Adjust or remove the vehicle hea...

Page 6: ...poor installation If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint try again or move it to another location Important Tether Strap Warnings Forward facing Use Only To avoid a strangulation hazard you...

Page 7: ...da For public notice information call Transport Canada at 1 800 333 0510 1 613 993 9851 in Ottawa region When used with the internal harness and properly installed pursuant to these instructions this...

Page 8: ...Lap Belt Tether Anchors Forward facing ONLY Back Seat Retractor Seat Crease Lap Shoulder Belt Vehicle Lower Anchor Bars Fold down Armrest Consult your vehicle s owners manual Rear Headrests Visual Glo...

Page 9: ...8 12 11 2 3 4 5 9 10 7 13 6 14 15 16 17 Important 1 Adjustable Headrest 2 Harness Tabs 3 Harness Straps 4 Buckle Tongue Holders 5 Cup Holder 6 TensionRight Tightening Knob 7 Tension Release Button 8...

Page 10: ...ack at the rear facing belt path pages 23 and 25 The child s back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint Harness tabs are AT shoulder level page 41 Buckle tong...

Page 11: ...int Note Install locking clip on lap and shoulder belt combinations if necessary If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened correctly the child restraint may not protect your child in a cra...

Page 12: ...ce 4 If vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened correctly the child restraint may not protect your child in a crash DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 25 mm 1 in side to side...

Page 13: ...and follow exactly the instructions which accompany your vehicle and child restraint NEVER attach two hooks to one vehicle lower anchor bar DO NOT use the vehicle seat belts to install a child restrai...

Page 14: ...ath openings as shown front openings Note Make sure the adjustment buckle F enters the opening on the correct side of the child restraint as shown F E The lower anchor connector assembly strap must be...

Page 15: ...r 3 page 30 Child restraint base sits flat on vehicle seat To properly secure this child restraint it MUST NOT move more than 25 mm 1 in from side to side or front to back at the forward facing belt p...

Page 16: ...e child restraint may not protect your child in a crash Route the vehicle seat belt through the child restraint Use the BeltTrac access flap B for easier seat belt routing Buckle the vehicle seat belt...

Page 17: ...r connector assembly page 36 6 Locking Clip installed properly 13 mm 0 5 in Remove Locking Clip from vehicle seat belt when not used with a child restraint or the vehicle seat belt will not properly r...

Page 18: ...921 U S or 1 937 773 3971 Canada or 01 800 706 12 00 Mexico F E G This page is intentionally blank After adjusting the top tether strap you may have excess strap DO NOT cut it off If you do it may not...

Page 19: ...rd you MUST store the unused Lower Anchor Connector Assembly with all slack removed in storage area on the base page 45 Roll or fold excess lower anchor connector strap and secure with a rubber band t...

Page 20: ...ten The lower anchor connector strap must be as tight as possible If you can move the child restraint more than 25 mm 1 in side to side or front to back at the belt path H the lower anchor connector s...

Page 21: ...The baby s back and bottom should be flat against the restraint If there is a gap the baby will not be comfortable 1 Bring each harness strap over the child s shoulders Slide the buckle tongues A dow...

Page 22: ...lack 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 straps near the shoulders for sl...

Page 23: ...p and hook may injure your child 1 Loosen the harness strap by pressing the tension release button C located on the front of the seat While pressing the button C pull up on the harness straps D near t...

Page 24: ...the tether hook to the storage clip when not in use This will keep an unused tether from hitting someone during a crash 2 Press the tab B and twist then remove the hook from the anchor C B C When the...

Page 25: ...e seat shell B Place seat pad A in seat shell 2 B A buck le stor age buckle storage Stretch seat pad A over cup holders C Make sure the edges of the seat pad are tucked beneath the edge of each cup ho...

Page 26: ...Support with the child restraint in the rear facing position ONLY D Not available on all models Removing the Adjustable Headrest 1 buck le stora ge buckle storage Unbuckle harness straps disconnect ch...

Page 27: ...estraint Please note that these FAA recommendations may vary from those applicable to the use of your child restraint in a motor vehicle Installing Child Restraint Rear facing in Aircraft Unbuckle the...

Page 28: ...you MUST install again until the seat belt is tight A 4 5 D F Route the aircraft seat belt A through the forward facing belt path D opening in the back of the child restraint and continue through the...

Page 29: ...the seat belt is tight Care and Cleaning DO NOT lubricate or immerse in water the LATCH connectors the buckle or any other part of this child restraint unless rinsing is permitted as stated on the ba...

Page 30: ...ignable 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 PROHIBIT...

Page 31: ...USA 1 800 233 5921 8 AM to 5 PM E T Canada 1 937 773 3971 M xico 01 800 706 12 00...

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