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Installing the Accessories (cont.)

Recline Indica

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9 k

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PLACE

AT ARM

PIT LEV

PUSH

To remove the harness

covers, follow steps for

Changing the Harness

Position (p. 79-82). After

Step 3, slide harness

covers off harness straps.

Continue with Steps 4

through 6.
To reattach harness covers,

follow steps for Changing

the Harness Position

(p. 79-82). After Step 3,

slide harness covers onto

harness straps. Continue

with Steps 2 to 1.

IMPORTANT:

The shoulder harness straps should

ALWAYS

be as close as possible to, but

NEVER

above,

the child’s shoulders.

Summary of Contents for LiteMax 35

Page 1: ...g Child Restraint System 2019 Evenflo Company Inc Owner s Manual Keep for future use 25701498 1 19 Rec line Ind ica tor Indic ateu r d inc linai son 1 8 9 kg 4 20 lbs 9 15 8 kg 20 3 5 lbs PLACE AT ARM...

Page 2: ...owing these instructions and the instructions that accompany your vehicle you will greatly reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your child from a crash Do not be misled by the commonly used t...

Page 3: ...ODEL NUMBERS ENDING IN C This child restraint meets all the applicable requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and 213 1 Symbol Legend Airbag Symbol Alerts you to important informat...

Page 4: ...stomers 30 Motor Vehicle Aircraft Usage 31 Base Features 32 Child Seat Features 34 Using the Handle 36 Proper Installation WITH the Convenience Base 39 Installation Checklist 40 Installing the Conveni...

Page 5: ...h Strap Position 83 Changing the Waist Strap Position 87 Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly 94 Using as an Infant Carrier 98 Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft 100 Installing Carrier...

Page 6: ...ld to transition from a rear facing to forward facing child restraint The American Academy of Pediatrics AAP recommends keeping children rear facing until 2 years old or until they reach the maximum h...

Page 7: ...head is at least 25 mm 1 in below the top of the child restraint seat back PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Harness straps at or just below the shoulder At least 25 mm 1 inch IMPORTANT Once your child excee...

Page 8: ...ms However the standard has no minimum weight limit and does not address the special medical needs of preterm or low birth weight infants To ensure that preterm and low birth weight infants are transp...

Page 9: ...is approved for use in the vehicle The hospital staff will check for any breathing difficulties or heart rate problems Your child s pediatrician will let you know if there are any special consideratio...

Page 10: ...nfant unattended in a child restraint in or out of the vehicle Failure to follow these installation instructions and the instructions and warnings on the product can result in your child striking the...

Page 11: ...attach additional padding toys or other devices not made by Evenflo or described in these instructions to the child restraint Items not tested with the child restraint could injure the child Be sure...

Page 12: ...2 DO NOT place rear facing child seat on front seat with air bag DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur...

Page 13: ...lowing information for 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 ma...

Page 14: ...ld ride in the back seat of the vehicle If you are unable to use the center rear seating position and have to install this child restraint directly behind a front vehicle seat ensure that there is at...

Page 15: ...our child restraint is suitable for a particular seating position is to check for a tight installation If the child restraint cannot be properly installed DO NOT use this child restraint Consult vehic...

Page 16: ...m 1 in side to side or front to back at either the rear facing or forward facing belt path on the child restraint Serious injury or death may result from poor installation If you cannot tightly secure...

Page 17: ...quipped with lap belts that only lock during a sudden stop or crash emergency locking retractor ELR You must use a seating location with a locking seat belt Check your vehicle owner s manual to see if...

Page 18: ...installation The 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 b...

Page 19: ...azard to a rear facing child in certain types of collisions Consult your vehicle owner s manual before installing any rear facing child restraint in front of a fold down armrest The headrest on the ve...

Page 20: ...e used IN PLACE OF these vehicle belt types Refer to your vehicle owner s manual for LATCH locations Lap Belt with Automatic Locking Retractor ALR The automatic locking retractor does not allow the la...

Page 21: ...and pulling all of the webbing out slowly to switch the retractor Check vehicle owner s manual for specific instructions The vehicle belt is tightened after switching the retractor by pulling up on s...

Page 22: ...ether anchor that are built into your vehicle in vehicles built after September 1 2002 The lower LATCH anchors are located in the crease or bight between the vehicle seat back and seat cushion and if...

Page 23: ...in apart Is it safer LATCH typically offers an easier and more consistent installation However this child restraint can be safely installed using either LATCH or vehicle belts and meets the requireme...

Page 24: ...ay result from misuse Refer to your vehicle Owner s Manual for lower anchor bar positions in your vehicle In addition to these instructions read and follow your vehicle owner s manual regarding instal...

Page 25: ...convenience base Keep out of reach of children ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connectors are fully engaged onto the vehicle anchor bars by pulling hard on the lower anchor connector assembly har...

Page 26: ...enience base and serious injury or death may result ALWAYS check the restraint and buckle for hot surfaces before putting a child into the restraint Your child could be burned In cold weather DO NOT d...

Page 27: ...the restraint up with any object NEVER place this child restraint on beds sofas or other soft surfaces The child restraint can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate the child NEVER place this child...

Page 28: ...ing NEVER take a baby out of a child restraint for comforting while the vehicle is moving Always place the handle in Position 3 or 4 before removing infant from carrier p 38 DO NOT allow a child to ha...

Page 29: ...INUED SAFETY Please take a few moments to promptly fill out and return the attached card or register online using the direct link to the manufacturer s registration website provided Although child res...

Page 30: ...6 Telephone Number with Area Code Num de t l phone et indicatif r gional 8 Date of Purchase Date d achat ATTENTION This card may be important to the safety of your child Please complete using blue or...

Page 31: ...nly in passenger and multi purpose passenger motor vehicles buses and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap shoulder belt systems and in aircraft Refer to pages 101 to 105 for complete ins...

Page 32: ...dicator 2 Level Adjustment Knob Not available on all models 3 Leveling Foot 4 Lock Off Release Tab 5 One Step Lock Off 6 Vehicle Seat Belt Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Belt Path 7 Vehicle Belt Clip...

Page 33: ...33 8 Base Features 6 5 4 1 2 3 7...

Page 34: ...PUSH 1 5 8 3 6 7 9 2 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Handle 2 Canopy 3 Seat Pad 4 Body Pillow 5 Harness Covers 6 Crotch Buckle 7 Crotch Buckle Cover 8 Harness Release Button Child Seat Features 9 Harness Adjust...

Page 35: ...7 21 18 Child Seat Features 16 Handle Release 17 Harness Straps 18 Splitter Plate 19 Carrier Release Handle 20 Harness Slots 21 Crotch Strap Anchor Back Not all features are available on all models St...

Page 36: ...ER use Positions 2 or 4 when traveling in a vehicle U S and Canadian models differ in acceptable handle positions for travel see illustration above and page 37 38 Handle Releases Position 1 Carry and...

Page 37: ...on page 74 77 Position 1 Carry and Travel U S and Canada This position is to be used to carry your child For Canadian models you MUST place the handle in this position when traveling in a vehicle Pos...

Page 38: ...handle in this position when you set the carrier on the floor NEVER use this position in a vehicle Position 3 Travel U S For U S models you may place the handle in this position while traveling in a...

Page 39: ...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 PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH...

Page 40: ...TANT A properly secured convenience base does NOT move more than 25 mm 1 in from side to side or from front to back at the lower anchor connector assembly vehicle belt path Convenience base is adjuste...

Page 41: ...ainst the child but NOT under the child s bottom p 83 Waist straps are snug against the child but NOT under the child s legs p 87 3 Check your work The convenience base does NOT move more than 25 mm 1...

Page 42: ...base to vehicle lower anchor 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 Usin...

Page 43: ...moves more than 25 mm 1 in side to side or front to back at the vehicle belt path Serious injury or death may result from poor installation If you can not tightly secure the child restraint try again...

Page 44: ...ndicator line to appear in red zones Blue 1 8 9 kg 4 20 lbs Green 9 15 8 kg 20 35 lbs Part Number LB0087 Title LABEL CARSEAT LEVEL INDICATOR SONTI Size 139 767 mm x 72 662 mm Color 100 black PMS186 C...

Page 45: ...color zone for your child 2a Knob Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly cont Part Number LB0087 Title LABEL CARSEAT LEVEL INDICATOR SONTI Size 139 767 mm x 72 662 m...

Page 46: ...hese steps Base shown with leveling foot extended Turn base over and rotate leveling foot up as shown Push leveling foot down until the locking tabs snap in place as shown 2b Installing the Convenienc...

Page 47: ...the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly cont Turn base over While holding the base down with one hand pull leveling foot up to disengage the locking tabs Note To store the leveling foot follow these steps...

Page 48: ...e with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly cont Turn the convenience base upside down Depending on your model the Lower Anchorage Storage will be under the base or on the sides of the base Remove both...

Page 49: ...right side up Push down on Lock Off while pushing back on Lock Off Release Tab Lift the Lock Off up to reveal the belt path Open One Step Lock Off 4 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anc...

Page 50: ...s below Refer to your vehicle owner s manual to locate the lower anchor bars on your vehicle seat Attach the right hook or clip to the right anchor bar and the left hook or clip to the left anchor bar...

Page 51: ...Place any excess lower anchor connector webbing to the side of the base Do Not route it back under the Lock off Close the Lock Off until it clicks into place Note If unable to close the Lock Off loose...

Page 52: ...to side or front to back the harness is not tight enough You will need to try again or find another location for your convenience base 8 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector...

Page 53: ...ear in red zones Blue 1 8 9 kg 4 20 lbs Green 9 15 8 kg 20 35 lbs Part Number LB0087 Title LABEL CARSEAT LEVEL INDICATOR SONTI Size 139 767 mm x 72 662 mm Color 100 black PMS186 C PMS 306C Blue PMS 35...

Page 54: ...one of the following types 2a or 2b Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt cont Knob Part Number LB0087 Title LABEL CARSEAT LEVEL INDICATOR SONTI Size 139 767 mm x 72 662 mm Color...

Page 55: ...t follow these steps Base shown with leveling foot extended Turn base over and rotate leveling foot up as shown Push leveling foot down until the locking tabs snap in place as shown Installing the Con...

Page 56: ...position Note To store the leveling foot follow these steps Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt cont Turn base over While holding the base down with one hand pull leveling foot...

Page 57: ...elease Tab Lift the Lock Off up to reveal the belt path 3 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt cont The Lock Off provides a way to lock the child restraint without needing to loc...

Page 58: ...kle 4 Pull the shoulder belt tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion of the belt at the same time use your full weight to push down on the base Note If seat belt Stop Button interferes with t...

Page 59: ...alling the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Lap Belt cont Secure the base to your vehicle seat by routing the lap belt through the belt path openings on the sides of the base and through the vehicle...

Page 60: ...f 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 6 Installi...

Page 61: ...re the carrier to the base by placing it into the base and pressing down on the front and back The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base Check by lifting up on the carrier handle to make sure it...

Page 62: ...athing when in a sitting position Make sure 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 ser...

Page 63: ...osition 1 or 3 U S models ONLY OR Position 1 Canadian models ONLY until it locks in place Recline Indicator Indicateur d inclinaison 1 8 9 kg 4 20 lbs 9 15 8 kg 20 35 lbs Position 1 or 3 Recline Indic...

Page 64: ...th handle releases and rotating the handle until it locks into place above the carrier Squeeze the carrier release handle while lifting up the carrier Recline Indicato r Indicateur d inclinaiso n 1 8...

Page 65: ...least 25 mm 1 in below the top of the child restraint seat back PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Harness straps at or just below the shoulder At least 25 mm 1 inch IMPORTANT Once your child exceeds any of...

Page 66: ...er Refer to p 74 Harness straps are at or just below shoulder level p 65 Both buckle tongues are fastened p 75 Chest clip is connected and positioned at armpit level p 76 Harness straps are snug again...

Page 67: ...e level line is level with ground p 68 The handle is in Position 1 or 3 U S models ONLY or Position 1 Canadian models ONLY p 36 If necessary a towel small blanket is rolled up and placed beneath the f...

Page 68: ...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 the vehicle...

Page 69: ...ng clip refer to p 73 Refer to the vehicle owner s manual to determine which type of belt retractor is in the vehicle 2 Installing the Carrier WITHOUT the Convenience Base Route ONLY the lap portion o...

Page 70: ...he vehicle belt again The vehicle belt must be as tight as possible Put your full weight into the seat as you tighten the vehicle belt If you can move the child restraint more than 25 mm 1 in side to...

Page 71: ...le in loose restraint straps Never leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undone The child restraint can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate your child Never place this child restraint o...

Page 72: ...UT INSTRUCTIONS If the owner s manual is missing call ParentLink at 1 800 233 5921 U S or 1 937 773 3971 Canada for a free replacement When used without the base arrow MUST be level with the ground WA...

Page 73: ...anada or 01 800 706 12 00 Mexico to obtain a Locking Clip and instructions on how to install and use it Remove Locking Clip from vehicle seat belt when not used with a child restraint or the vehicle s...

Page 74: ...he Carrier PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Place the baby into the carrier Baby s bottom and back should be flat against the seat If there is a gap baby will not be comfortable Slide each harness strap ove...

Page 75: ...ss straps to ensure the buckle tongues are engaged IMPORTANT The crotch strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to but NEVER under the child s bottom Adjust the crotch strap if necessary p 83 The...

Page 76: ...ess 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...

Page 77: ...77 To tighten the harness straps pull the harness adjuster strap on front of the restraint as shown 4 Securing the Child in the Carrier cont...

Page 78: ...he release button and pull the chest clip apart Press the red buckle release and remove the buckle tongues 2 1 PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH To loosen the harness straps press...

Page 79: ...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 1 Loosen the harness straps by pressing the harne...

Page 80: ...rness straps through the front of the child restraint Insert both harness straps into the new harness position slots IMPORTANT When inserting harness straps through the slots in the seat pad make sure...

Page 81: ...our child grows Reattach the harness strap onto the splitter plate Repeat on the other side Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate as shown Failure to properly at...

Page 82: ...the Harness Position cont 6 Tighten the harness straps by pulling the adjustment strap on front of the restraint Note Final adjustment of the harness straps must be completed with the baby in the chil...

Page 83: ...l 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...

Page 84: ...84 PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Changing the Crotch Strap Position cont PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Crotch Strap in the Middle Slot Crotch Strap in the Front Slot...

Page 85: ...from its position on the bottom of the carrier and push the anchor up through the slot to the top of the seat Insert the crotch strap anchor into the slot that is the closest to the child but NEVER u...

Page 86: ...ough the rear slot then feed it through the middle or front slot Make sure the anchor is completely through the middle or front slot and is lying flat against the bottom of the seat NEVER use this pos...

Page 87: ...hat it is in the slot closest to your child The waist strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to but NEVER under the child s legs Small Approximate Child Size Waist Strap Position Medium Large Inn...

Page 88: ...CE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Push the crotch strap through the slot in the seat pad 2 1 To reposition waist straps loosen the harness straps by pressing the harness release butto...

Page 89: ...aist strap slots and anchors Remove the waist strap anchor from its position on top of the seat and push the anchor down through the slot to the bottom of the seat Then push anchor up through the slot...

Page 90: ...riate slot to the bottom of the seat Then push anchor up through the appropriate slot to the top of the seat Note See images pp 91 and 93 to find the appropriate waist strap slots for your child s siz...

Page 91: ...91 Changing the Waist Strap Position cont Small size baby Small size baby PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH...

Page 92: ...92 Changing the Waist Strap Position cont Medium size baby PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Medium size baby...

Page 93: ...93 Large size baby Changing the Waist Strap Position cont Large size baby PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH...

Page 94: ...the adjuster to loosen the lower anchor connector assembly Press the adjuster release button to loosen the lower anchor connector assembly Adjuster Adjuster Release Button OR Removing the Lower Anchor...

Page 95: ...on 1 8 9 kg 4 20 lbs 9 15 8 kg 20 35 lbs To remove the hook press the tab and twist then remove from anchor To remove the clip pull the red release strap and remove clip from anchor The lower anchor c...

Page 96: ...securely store it in the area provided on the bottom or side of the base depending on which style base you have Make sure the lower anchor connector assembly strap is routed through the belt path on t...

Page 97: ...cont RELEAS E LIFT TO OR RELEAS E LIFT TO OR Depending on your model attach the hooks or clips to the posts located on each side of the base or on the bottom of the base A loose lower anchor assembly...

Page 98: ...ide using the handle as shown Secure the child in the carrier by following Securing the Child in the Carrier on page 74 To use as a stand Squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to Position...

Page 99: ...ops tables or other high surfaces The child s movements can cause the carrier to slide and fall NEVER leave the child in this carrier when the harness straps are loose or undone Children have STRANGLE...

Page 100: ...ght 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 ch...

Page 101: ...Carrier WITHOUT Convenience Base in Aircraft Place the child restraint on the aircraft seat rear facing as shown above Aircraft Seat Belt 1 Position 3 2 Squeeze both handle releases and move the handl...

Page 102: ...102 Installing Carrier WITHOUT Convenience Base in Aircraft cont PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Route the aircraft seat belt through the belt slots on the carrier as shown above 3...

Page 103: ...103 b u c k l e s t o r a g e PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Fasten the aircraft seat belt 4 Installing Carrier WITHOUT Convenience Base in Aircraft cont...

Page 104: ...straint 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 you can move the child restraint more...

Page 105: ...105 Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft cont 6 Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle to Position 1 Position 1...

Page 106: ...106 Installing the Canopy Insert front canopy end into the holder until it clicks into place Repeat on the other side Click...

Page 107: ...MPORTANT 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...

Page 108: ...nging the Harness Position p 79 82 After Step 3 slide harness covers off harness straps Continue with Steps 4 through 6 To reattach harness covers follow steps for Changing the Harness Position p 79 8...

Page 109: ...press the red buckle release under the buckle cover and remove buckle tongues Pull buckle cover off the buckle To reattach the buckle cover press the red buckle release and remove buckle tongues Push...

Page 110: ...Remove harness straps from splitter plate on back of child restraint p 81 Pull harness straps to front of child restraint p 80 Remove harness covers and body pillow p 108 107 Remove two J clips from...

Page 111: ...111 Removing the Seat Pad cont Unfasten Velcro on back of canopy and pull canopy forward Slide I clips down and out of slots on both sides of child restraint buckle storage...

Page 112: ...112 Removing the Seat Pad Push crotch buckle through seat pad Push seat pad up and over child restraint Push both harness straps through seat pad...

Page 113: ...same harness and waist slots as before Make sure to place the crotch buckle in the same slot as before Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate as shown p 81 Failu...

Page 114: ...ww evenflo com or contact 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...

Page 115: ...115 Replacement Parts cont Head Pillow Canopy Harness System Accessory Base...

Page 116: ...ean 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 se...

Page 117: ...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 it in the landfill To prevent injury due...

Page 118: ...venflo and determined to be covered by this warranty Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the Purchaser Proof of purchase in the form of a receipted invoice...

Page 119: ...E DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FOR BREACH OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE THERE ARE NO OTHER...

Page 120: ...following these instructions store instructions under the seat pad on the inside of shell as shown For future reference record the model number of your child restraint AND the date of manufacture belo...

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