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LiteMax DLX

TM

Rear-facing Child 

Restraint System

Infant Car Seat 

Owner’s Manual

Keep for future use

*See page 6 for complete 

requirments.

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ARMPIT L

EVEL

Rear-facing

 

1.8 to 15.8 kg

 (4 to 35 lbs)
 43 to 81 cm

 

(17 to 32 in.)

©2018 Evenflo Company, Inc.

25701464  9/18

WARNING 

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, read 

this owner’s manual prior to installing and using 

this child restraint.

Summary of Contents for LiteMax DLX

Page 1: ...Rec line Ind icat or Indic ateu r d inc linai son 1 8 9 kg 4 20 lbs 9 15 8 kg 20 3 5 lbs ARMPIT LEVEL Rear facing 1 8 to 15 8 kg 4 to 35 lbs 43 to 81 cm 17 to 32 in 2018 Evenflo Company Inc 25701464...

Page 2: ...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 t...

Page 3: ...ing the Carrier in the Base 64 Releasing the Carrier from the Base 67 Proper Installation WITHOUT the Convenience Base 68 Installation Checklist 69 Installing the Carrier WITHOUT the Convenience Base...

Page 4: ...maximum height or weight for their 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 refle...

Page 5: ...th 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 you...

Page 6: ...flict 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...

Page 7: ...straint 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...

Page 8: ...hes ONLY use this 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...

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: ...cle seat belts when using the lower anchor connector assembly Using both together can cause slack in a sudden stop or crash LATCH UAS Warnings continued When not in use the lower anchor connector asse...

Page 14: ...e UV protection WARNING Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle ARMPIT LEVEL ARMPIT LEVEL Use ONLY t...

Page 15: ...e deadly in a crash Put sharp or heavy items in the trunk DO NOT dress the child in blanket sleepers or other clothing that would prevent the crotch strap from fitting snugly up against the child IMPO...

Page 16: ...ansport Canada at 1 800 333 0510 or go to www tc gc ca CANADIAN RESIDENTS ONLY DOMICILIES DU CANADA SEULEMENT PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD CARTE D ENREGISTREMENT DU PRODUIT 1 Name Nom 2 Street Address Ad...

Page 17: ...Level Adjustment Knob Not available on all models 2 Angle Indicator 3 Leveling Foot 4 LATCH connector 5 Vehicle Seat Belt Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Belt Path 6 One Step Lock Off 7 SafeZoneTM Loa...

Page 18: ...8 Harness Adjuster Strap Child Seat Features 9 Headrest adjustment button 10 Chest Clip 11 Harness Straps 12 Carrier 13 Level Indicator 14 Convenience Base 15 Infant Body Support Front 19 16 17 21 18...

Page 19: ...nada travel position Position 3 U S travel position Position 4 Stand position Position 2 Convenience position Using the Handle Using the Handle cont IMPORTANT Always secure the child in the carrier Re...

Page 20: ...l crash It allows the child restraint s safety system to absorb crash energy efficiently and tranfer forces more effectively by directing them to the vehicle floor NEVER USE if the leg lifts the base...

Page 21: ...placed flat on the vechicle floor NEVER use the load leg to recline the seat The recline adjustment foot on the base is intended to recline the seat ALWAYS CHECK to make sure the load leg is locked in...

Page 22: ...red location The tab on the load leg foot is pressed into a slot in the storage location on the base And it locks into position To store under base reverse steps on p 41 SafeZoneTM Load Leg Storage 5...

Page 23: ...convenience base to the vehicle seat Convenience base is securely installed with lower anchor connector assembly shown p 48 55 OR Convenience base is securely installed with vehicle seat belt p 58 63...

Page 24: ...1 Canadian models ONLY p 36 Installation Checklist cont This lower anchor connector assembly is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions Serious injury or death may result from misu...

Page 25: ...tor Indicateur d inclinaison 1 8 9 kg 4 20 lbs 9 15 8 kg 20 35 lbs Before you begin be sure the vehicle is on level ground Remove lower anchor connectors see p 95 96 Place base rear facing on an appro...

Page 26: ...6C Blue PMS 354C Green green outline does not print Material permanent pressure sensitive UV coating Location LABEL INFORMATION Recline Indicator Indicateur d inclinaison 1 8 9 kg 4 20 lbs 9 15 8 kg 2...

Page 27: ...wer Anchor Connector Assembly cont Quick Connector Clip Strap Adjuster Know Your Lower Anchor Connector Assembly The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your child restraint will be below...

Page 28: ...to close the Lock Off loosen the lower anchor connector assembly and try again Close One Step Lock Off 7 6 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly cont Make sure the...

Page 29: ...orrect If seat is still not correctly reclined see Adjusting the Recline Recline Indicator Indicateur d inclinaison 1 8 9 kg 4 20 lbs 9 15 8 kg 20 35 lbs Checking the Recline with the Base cont When u...

Page 30: ...N Recline Indicator Indicateur d inclinaison 1 8 9 kg 4 20 lbs 9 15 8 kg 20 35 lbs White indicator line MUST be in the correct color zone for your child Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicl...

Page 31: ...ith the Vehicle Lap Shoulder Belt cont 3 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Lap Shoulder Belt cont LAP SHOULDER BELT Secure the base to your vehicle seat by routing the lap shoulder belt...

Page 32: ...elt path opening Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Lap Shoulder Belt cont 5 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Lap Shoulder Belt cont Close the Lock Off until it clicks in...

Page 33: ...or your child If you have fully adjusted the convenience base and the level indicator is still not level use a tightly rolled towel or small blanket beneath the front edge of the base IMPORTANT Infant...

Page 34: ...g 20 35 lbs Position 1 Canadian Models ONLY U S Models ONLY 3 Releasing the Carrier from the Base Move the handle to Position 1 Carry by squeezing in on both handle releases and rotating the handle un...

Page 35: ...he child restraint 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 o...

Page 36: ...curely fastened into the base DO NOT USE WITHOUT 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 t...

Page 37: ...p the shoulder belt around the back as shown then fasten buckle 2 Installing the Carrier without the Convenience Base cont NEVER use this child restraint in forward facing position DO NOT use this car...

Page 38: ...nts may have difficulty breathing 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 incre...

Page 39: ...th a child restraint or the vehicle seat belt will not properly restrain an adult or child Serious injury could occur Install Locking Clip not included if necessary If your vehicle was built prior to...

Page 40: ...86 3 Securing the Child in the Carrier cont PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Align the two sides of the chest clip and snap them together The chest clip must be positioned at armpit level The harness strap...

Page 41: ...5 Removing the Child from the Carrier PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Push the release button and pull the chest clip apart Press the red buckle release and remove the buckle tongues PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL...

Page 42: ...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 Newborn Position NEVER use this position fo...

Page 43: ...ild but NEVER under the child s bottom Make sure the anchor is completely through and is laying flat against the bottom of the seat Pull up on the crotch strap to make sure it is securely fastened Anc...

Page 44: ...e Waist Strap Position Medium Large Inner Middle Outer 1 8 2 7 kg 2 7 9 kg 9 15 8 kg 4 6 lbs 6 20 lbs 20 35 lbs Inner Inner Middle Middle Outer Changing the Waist Strap Position cont PLACE AT ARMPIT L...

Page 45: ...her side Changing the Waist Strap Position cont Anchor 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 se...

Page 46: ...91 Changing the Waist Strap Position cont Small size baby Small size baby PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Changing the Waist Strap Position cont Medium size baby PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Medium size bab...

Page 47: ...Changing the Waist Strap Position cont Large size baby PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly 1 To remove the clip pull the red release strap and remove clip from anc...

Page 48: ...h your child restraint will be below Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly cont When the lower anchor connector assembly is not in use you MUST securely store it in the area provided on the bot...

Page 49: ...handle releases and rotate the handle to Position 1 Carry until it locks into place Carry at your side using the handle as shown Secure the child in the carrier by following Securing the Child in the...

Page 50: ...ight and size Turbulence can happen with little or no warning When turbulence occurs the safest place for your child is in a properly installed child restraint not in an adult s lap or on the aircraft...

Page 51: ...ft seat rear facing as shown above Aircraft Seat Belt Position 3 Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle to Position 3 Installing Carrier WITHOUT Convenience Base in Aircraft cont PLACE AT AR...

Page 52: ...gh 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 tighten Check your work Try to move the ch...

Page 53: ...ut Convenience Base in Aircraft cont Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle to Position 1 Position 1 Installing the Canopy Insert front canopy end into the holder until it clicks into place...

Page 54: ...and 1 IMPORTANT The shoulder harness straps should ALWAYS be as close as possible to but NEVER above the child s shoulders Rec line Indi cato r Indic ateur d inc linais on 1 8 9 kg 4 20 lbs 9 15 8 kg...

Page 55: ...p 111 Pull harness straps to front of child restraint p 87 Remove harness covers p 106 Remove two J clips from front of child restraint and pull bottom of seat pad off front of child restraint Remove...

Page 56: ...steps Note Make sure to place harness strap in the 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 c...

Page 57: ...ound on the back of the child restraint Not available on all models Styles may vary EPS Foam Harness Cover Chest Clip PUSH PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL Buckle Cover Infant Pillow HeadRest Pillow Seat pad Rec...

Page 58: ...o storage Take care to clean in the areas where crumbs and other debris tend to accumulate To help protect the vehicle upholstery place a towel beneath and behind the child restraint Tip Tip When this...

Page 59: ...arranty is extended by Evenflo ONLY to 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 Eve...

Page 60: ...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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