Evenflo SONUS, Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents(TOC)
U.S. REGULATORY NOTICE
This child restraint meets all applicable requirements of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
CANADIAN REGULATORY NOTICE
(Model numbers ending in “C.”)
This child restraint meets all applicable requirements of
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS 213
and 213.1.
Rear-facing
For
ward-facing
General
Important
More children are killed every year as passengers
in car crashes than by any other type of injury. To
reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, read
this owner’s manual and warnings and your vehicle
owner’s manual before installing and using this child
restraint. Using a child restraint makes a big difference.
By properly using this child restraint and following
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 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 relatively minor
crashes. A properly used child restraint is the best way
to minimize injuries to your child and to increase the
chances for your child’s survival in most crashes.
Symbol Legend
Airbag Symbol – Alerts you 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.
Aircraft Symbol – Alerts you to important
information about aircraft safety.
Important Information
Child Requirements ...................................................... 4
Premature Infant Use .................................................... 6
Warnings ...................................................................... 7
LATCH Warnings ......................................................... 14
Safe Practices .............................................................. 17
Recall Information for U.S. Customers ......................... 17
Public Notice for Canadian Customers ........................ 18
Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage ...................................... 18
Child Restraint Features .............................................. 20
Rear-facing Use
Rear-facing Installation with
Lower Anchor Connectors ....................................... 25
Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt ......................... 30
Rear-facing Installation Checklist ................................. 33
Forward-facing Use
Forward-facing Installation with Lower Anchor
Connectors .............................................................. 35
Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt ................... 38
Forward-facing Installation Checklist ........................... 41
General Information
Positioning the Harness Strap ..................................... 42
Adjusting the Recline Stand ........................................ 44
Securing the Child in the Child Restraint ..................... 45
Adjusting the Crotch Strap ......................................... 46
Adjusting the Harness Strap ........................................ 47
Removing the Child from the Child Restraint .............. 48
Removing the Tether Strap ......................................... 48
Removing the Lower Anchor Connectors .................... 50
Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft ...................... 52
Installing Child Restraint Rear-facing in Aircraft ........... 52
Installing Child Restraint Forward-facing in Aircraft ..... 55
Care and Cleaning ...................................................... 57
Replacement Parts ...................................................... 58
Storing Your Instructions ............................................. 59
Limited Warranty ........................................................ 60
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