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Embrace™ 35/Select

Owner’s Manual

Rear-facing Child 

Restraint System

Keep for future use

To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death, read this owner’s manual prior
to installing and using this child restraint.

WARNING:

© 2020 Evenflo Company, Inc. 

25701573  06/20

Rear-facing*

 1.8 to 15.8 kg

 (4 to 35 lbs)

 43 to 76 cm

 (17 to 30 in.)

* See page 1 

for complete 

requirements.

Para instrucciones en Español, 

llamar al: 1-800-233-5921

Summary of Contents for Embrace 35

Page 1: ...k of serious injury or death read this owner s manual prior to installing and using this child restraint WARNING 2020 Evenflo Company Inc 25701573 06 20 Rear facing 1 8 to 15 8 kg 4 to 35 lbs 43 to 76 cm 17 to 30 in See page 1 for complete requirements Para instrucciones en Español llamar al 1 800 233 5921 ...

Page 2: ...ngs 3 LATCH Warnings 7 Recall Information for U S Customers 9 Public Notice for Canadian Customers 10 Motor Vehicle Airplane Usage 10 Storing Your Instructions 10 Care and Cleaning 11 Visual Glossary 12 Using the Embrace Handle 16 Proper Installation WITH the Convenience Base Installation Checklist 19 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly 20 Installing the Conven...

Page 3: ...eet the size and age requirements below In addition Evenflo recommends consulting with your child s physician before allowing your child to transition from a rear facing to forward facing child restraint The American Academy of Pediatrics AAP recommends keeping children rear facing until they reach the maximum height or weight for their child restraint in rear facing orientation Additionally some ...

Page 4: ...rn 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 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...

Page 5: ...s 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 This child restraint MUST ALWAYS face the rear of the vehicle Serious injury or death can occur NEVER leave child unattended DO NOT use child restraint if it is damaged broken or missing parts DO N...

Page 6: ...or 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 DO NOT place any objects between the restraint and the s...

Page 7: ...e 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 restraints do not fit all vehicles or all seating locations There are thousands of combinations of vehicle makes models child restraint configurations seat belt designs and seat cushion shapes The easiest way to determine whether your child restraint is suitable ...

Page 8: ... hard objects DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 25 mm 1 in side to side or front to back at the seat belt path Serious injury or death may occur Try again or move the child restraint to another seating location If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened correctly the child restraint may not protect your child in a crash DO NOT allow the vehicle seat belt release butt...

Page 9: ...hor bars NEVER attach two lower anchor assembly 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 connector assembly should be securely stored in the storage area located in the convenience base Keep out of reach of children ALWAYS ...

Page 10: ...roperly tighten the harness to the child which may allow the child to be ejected from the restraint during a crash ALWAYS place the handle in one of the following positions when traveling in a vehicle U S Position 1 4 or 5 Canada ONLY Position 1 p 16 When using this restraint in Position 5 Stand p 16 ONLY use on level ground and NEVER prop the restraint up with any object NEVER place this child re...

Page 11: ...stop the vehicle Being firm and consistent right from the start will mean fewer discipline problems as children get older Besides an unrestrained child or adult can be thrown into and injure other passengers 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 Always place the handle in Position 4 or 5 before...

Page 12: ...ild restraint in aircraft Motor Vehicle Aircraft Usage Check with your airline before departure to make sure this restraint meets their requirements Tip Tip Tip Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a public notice Send your name address the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Evenflo Company Inc 1801 Commerce Dr Piqu...

Page 13: ...an 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 re...

Page 14: ...Buckles Center Lap Belt Back Seat Retractor Seat Crease Lap Shoulder Belt Vehicle lower anchor bars Fold down Armrest Consult your vehicle owner s manual Rear Headrests Visual Glossary Vehicle Seat Belt Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Harness Path Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Level Adjustment Button Locking Clip Angle Indicator Embrace 35 Convenience Base Back Seat ...

Page 15: ...Carrier ONLY use the Embrace 35 Carrier with this base Embrace Convenience Base This base DOES NOT work with the Embrace 35 Carrier NEVER use it with the Embrace 35 Carrier Adjustment Foot Level Window NE PAS placer un dispositif de retenue pour enfant en orientation face à l arrière sur un siège avant doté d un sac gonflable RISQUE DE DÉCÈS OU DE GRAVES BLESSURES Le siège arrière offre le plus de...

Page 16: ...14 Front View Child Seat Features ARMPIT LEVEL 1 2 6 5 4 3 7 8 12 10 11 9 Back 13 14 15 16 19 18 17 ...

Page 17: ...6 Harness Adjuster Strap 7 Canopy 8 Harness Slots 9 Instruction Storage Area behind seat pad 10 Harness Straps 11 Carrier 12 Convenience Base 13 Handle Release 14 Harness Straps 15 Harness Adjuster Strap 16 Carrier Release Handle 17 Harness Slots 18 Handle Release 19 Crotch Strap Anchor Description ...

Page 18: ...ed position When the handle is locked into position the Lock Indicator will be green IMPORTANT NEVER use Positions 2 or 3 when traveling in a vehicle U S and Canadian models differ in acceptable handle positions for travel see page 17 Handle Releases Lock Indicator Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position 5 ...

Page 19: ... traveling Position 2 Carry This position is ONLY to be used to carry your child NEVER 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 used while traveling in a vehicle U S For Canadian Models you MUST place the handle in Position 1 while traveling Posi...

Page 20: ...ts Weight 1 8 15 8 kg 4 35 lbs Height 43 76 cm 17 30 in and top of child s head is at least 25 mm 1 in below the top of the child restraint seat back Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Vehicle Belt Path Harness straps at or below the shoulder At least 25 mm 1 in IMPORTANT Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above they MUST discontinue use of this child restraint ...

Page 21: ...g p 26 2 Secure child to the carrier Refer to p 33 aHarness straps are at or below shoulder level p 36 aBoth buckle tongues are fastened p 33 aChest clip is connected and positioned at armpit level p 34 aHarness straps are snug against the child and you should not be able to pinch the harness p 34 aCrotch strap is snug against the child but NOT under the child s bottom p 38 3 Check your work aThe ...

Page 22: ...e sure that the lower anchor connector assem bly connectors are fully engaged onto the vehicle lower anchor bars by pulling hard on the lower anchor con nector assembly harness If they are not totally engaged 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 25 mm 1 in side to side or fr...

Page 23: ...evel indicator B The base is level when only green no red is showing in the level indicator window B If the indicator is red adjust the level of the base by pressing adjustment button C and lowering the adjustment foot D Note The adjustment foot has multiple levels A green filled window means go to Step 2 Tip Tip Tip IMPORTANT Not all models are equipped with an adjustment foot If your model does ...

Page 24: ... openings A on the sides of the base so it does not interfere with the metal carrier retainers E when attaching the carrier D E WARNING 3 Hook Adjuster Strap SecureRight Quick Connector Clip Strap Adjuster J J K J L Know Your Lower Anchor Connector Assembly The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your child restraint will be one of the types below Refer to your vehicle owner s manual t...

Page 25: ... Check your vehicle owner s manual to see if you have lap belts with ELR s Before you begin be sure the vehicle is on a level surface The base is level when only green no red is showing in the level indicator window If the indicator is red adjust the level of the base by pressing adjustment button C and lowering the adjustment foot D Note The adjustment foot has multiple levels Place the base A on...

Page 26: ...l to determine which type of belt retractor is in the vehicle LAP BELT LAP AND SHOULDER BELT Pull the shoulder belt G tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion of the belt H at the same time push down on the base using your full weight Check to be sure the base is secured in the vehicle seat H G 3 F Secure the base to your vehicle seat by routing the vehicle seat belt through the openings F...

Page 27: ...ght Grab the base at the areas I as shown If you can move the base more than 25 mm 1 in side to side or front to back the vehicle belt is not tight enough You will need to try again or find another location for your convenience base IMPORTANT Route any excess vehicle belt through the openings F on the sides of the base so it does not interfere with the metal carrier retainers J when attaching the ...

Page 28: ...erly recline the child restraint could increase the child s risk of serious injury or death B A 2 B Squeeze both handle releases C and move the handle until it locks in position ALWAYS place the handle in one of the following positions when traveling in a vehicle U S Positions 1 4 or 5 Canada Position 1 ONLY p 16 Note When installed directly behind a front vehicle seat make sure there is at least ...

Page 29: ...leases B and rotating the handle until it locks into place above the carrier Pull the release handle C with one hand then lift up on the carry handle A with the other hand while the release handle C is still fully retracted A C B Releasing the Carrier from the Base Position 2 ...

Page 30: ...ip Tip Tip Harness straps at or below the shoulder At least 25 mm 1 in Child Requirements Weight 1 8 15 8 kg 4 35 lbs Height 43 76 cm 17 30 in and top of child s head is at least 25 mm 1 in below the top of the child restraint seat back IMPORTANT Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above they MUST discontinue use of this child restraint ...

Page 31: ...he child but NOT under the child s bottom p 38 3 Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat aCarrier is securely installed with vehicle seat belt p 30 aThe shoulder strap portion of the seat belt is lying across the vehicle seat back p 31 aLocking clip is installed if necessary p 41 aThe level line is level with ground p 30 aALWAYS place the handle in one of the following positions when traveling ...

Page 32: ...s parallel with the vehicle floor Note Generally the center rear seating position is the safest This infant restraint MUST face the rear of the vehicle Installing the Carrier without the Convenience Base 1 B Move the handle out of the way by squeezing both handle releases B and placing in Position 4 2 Position 4 A ...

Page 33: ... belt retractor is in the vehicle D C 4 NEVER use this child restraint in forward facing position DO NOT use this carrier if it moves more than 25mm 1 in side to side or front to back at the vehicle belt path Serious injury or death may occur Move the child restraint to another seating location or try to tighten the vehicle belt again The vehicle belt E must be as tight as possible Put your full w...

Page 34: ... properly recline the child restraint could increase the child s risk of serious injury or death Squeeze both handle releases B and move the handle until it locks in position ALWAYS place the handle in one of the following positions when traveling in a vehicle U S Positions 1 4 or 5 Canada Position 1 ONLY p 16 6 C q r t Note When installed directly behind a front vehicle seat make sure there is at...

Page 35: ...de each harness strap over the child s shoulders Insert the buckle tongues into the buckle Pull up on the harness strap to ensure the buckle tongues are engaged Securing the Child in the Carrier IMPORTANT The buckle strap should be snug against the baby s crotch but never under the baby s bottom Adjust the crotch strap if necessary p 38 1 2 ...

Page 36: ...t be positioned at armpit level 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 Check the harness straps near the shoulders for slack You should NOT be able to pinch the harness see illustration Adjust as needed 3...

Page 37: ...the harness release button C while pulling upward on the harness straps D C D Push the release button B and pull the chest clip apart Press the red buckle release A and remove the buckle tongues 1 A Removing the Child from the Carrier 3 2 B ...

Page 38: ...close as possible to but NEVER above the child s shoulders 1 Loosen the harness straps A by pressing the harness release button B while pulling on the straps 2 3 C D Pull both harness straps A through the front of the child restraint There are two positions on the harness straps The top loop C is for newborn use The bottom pocket D is for use as your child grows Slide the harness strap off of the ...

Page 39: ...ten the harness straps by pulling the adjustment strap F on front of the restraint Note Final adjustment of the harness straps must be completed with the baby in the child restraint F E A Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate as shown Failure to properly attach the harness straps to the splitter plate may result in a loose harness and serious injury or death ...

Page 40: ...strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to but NEVER under the child s bottom There are four positions for the crotch strap to be used based upon your child s comfort 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 ...

Page 41: ...the anchor up through the slot to the top of the seat 3 Make sure the anchor is completely through and is lying flat against the bottom of the seat Pull up on the crotch strap to make sure it is securely fastened B For newborn position place the anchor B through the rear slot then feed it through the middle slot Make sure the anchor is completely through the middle slot and is lying flat against t...

Page 42: ...se button to loosen the lower anchor connector assembly Adjuster Adjuster Release Button To remove the hook C press the tab D and twist then remove from anchor E To remove the clip F pull the red release strap G and remove clip from anchor E F E G The Lower Anchor Connector that comes with your child restraint will be one of the types below C E D Or ...

Page 43: ...nstalling a locking clip go to www evenflo com Locking Clip installed properly 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 Install Locking Clip if necessary If your vehicle was built prior to model year 1996 and has a ...

Page 44: ...y restrain an adult or child Serious injury could occur Push down on the base using your full weight Remove the locking clip A from the slot in your convenience base Thread the vehicle seat belt through the belt path openings B for the vehicle belt path and buckle the vehicle seat belt Pull the vehicle shoulder belt C tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion D of the vehicle belt C 1 Tip T...

Page 45: ...place Note Locking clip must be placed within 13 mm 0 5 in of seat belt buckle 3 A A E 4 A Buckle the vehicle seat belt with the locking clip A in place If installing the convenience base with a vehicle seat belt return to page 24 Step 3 If installing the carrier no convenience base with a vehicle seat belt return to page 31 Step 4 ...

Page 46: ... as shown Secure the child in the carrier by following Securing the Child in the Carrier on page 33 To use as a stand Squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to Position 5 Stand until it locks into place the Lock Indicator will be green and the carrier rests on a level surface Using as an Infant Carrier IMPORTANT The harness MUST be securely buckled at all times Lock Indicator Position ...

Page 47: ...ve 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 the child even when the carrier is used outside the vehicle Fall Hazard The carrier can fall from the shopping cart Do not use on shop ping cart WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur DO NOT carry on your hip ...

Page 48: ...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 re...

Page 49: ...nly green no red is showing in the level indicator window If the indicator is red adjust the level of the base by pressing adjustment button C and lowering the adjustment foot D Note The adjustment foot has multiple levels Tip Tip Tip IMPORTANT Not all models are equipped with an adjustment foot If your model does not have one use a rolled up towel to adjust base level p 26 Installing Convenience ...

Page 50: ...lt strap to tighten Check your work Try to move the base in all directions If you can move the base more than 25 mm 1 in side to side or front to back at the belt path B the aircraft seat belt A is not tight enough and you MUST install again until the seat belt is tight F Secure the base to the aircraft seat by routing the aircraft seat belt through the openings F on the sides of the base 2 D A 3 ...

Page 51: ...ck The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base Check by lifting up on the carrier handle or the front of the carrier to make sure it s locked in place Placing the Carrier in the Base Squeeze both handle releases C and move the handle to Position 1 C Position 1 Installing Convenience Base in Aircraft ...

Page 52: ...nt on the aircraft seat rear facing as shown above Aircraft Seat Belt 1 Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft Position 4 Move the handle out of the way by squeezing both handle releases C and placing in Position 4 ...

Page 53: ...51 Route the aircraft seat belt A through the belt slots B on the carrier as shown above A B 3 Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft Fasten the aircraft seat belt A A 4 ...

Page 54: ... seat belt strap to tighten Check your work Try to move the child restraint in all directions If you can move the child restraint more than 25 mm 1 in side to side or front to back at the belt path B the aircraft seat belt A is not tight enough and you MUST install again until the seat belt is tight A B D 5 Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft Squeeze both handle releases C and ...

Page 55: ...ing hazard B A Not available on all models Installing the Accessories 1 B A Support the child s head Infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position Using additional padding or pillows behind the infant s head or failure to properly recline the child restraint could increase the child s risk of serious injury or death The optional Body Pillow A is used to help support your child b...

Page 56: ... or aircraft without the convenience base ensure the seat belt F is routed properly through the belt slots G before securing the boot to the child restraint Place the optional Boot C over the child restraint and your child Fasten Velcro strips D to each other Fasten the boot to the seat pad with snaps E D E E F G ...

Page 57: ... Evenflo When you contact us please 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 Replacement Parts Harness System Head Foam Canada only EPS Foam Or Boot Accessory Base Lower Anchor Connector Assembly with Quick Connectors Lower Anchor Connector Assembly ...

Page 58: ...he restraint 3 Recycle all plastic foam parts and 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 Fabriqué en Manufactured in Name Nom Model Modé...

Page 59: ...o 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 800 233 5921 U S 937 773 3971 Canada or www evenflo com EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS P...

Page 60: ...roughly reading and following these instructions store them in the carrier behind the seat pad as shown ARMPIT LEVEL www evenflo com USA 1 800 233 5921 8 AM 5 PM E T Canada 1 937 773 3971 México 01 800 706 12 00 ...

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