Evenflo Tribute User manual

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Tribute™
Child Restraint System
Owner’s Manual
Keep for future use.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death, read this owner’s manual prior
to installing and using this child restraint.
© 2017 Evenflo Company, Inc.
2.3 to 18 kg
(5 to 40 lbs)
48
to 94cm
(19 to 37 in.)
Rear-facing*
10 to 18 kg
(22 to 40 lbs)
71
to 102 cm
(28 to 40 in.)
At least 2 years old
Forward-facing*

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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 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.
Table of Contents
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.
Important Information
Child Requirements .....................................................2
Premature Infant Use ...................................................3
Warnings ..................................................................... 4
LATCH Warnings.......................................................... 8
Safe Practices............................................................. 10
Recall Information for U.S. Customers....................... 10
Public Notice for Canadian Customers...................... 10
Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage .....................................11
Storing Your Instructions........................................... 11
Visual Glossary...........................................................12
Child Restraint Features .............................................14
Rear-facing Use
Rear-facing Installation Checklist............................. 17
Positioning the Recline Stand for Rear-facing Use....18
Rear-facing Installation with
Lower Anchor Connectors ..................................19
Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt .....................23
Forward-facing Use
Forward-facing Installation Checklist.......................29
Positioning the Recline Stand for Rear-facing Use....30
Forward-facing Installation with
Lower Anchor Connectors ...................................31
Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt ...............35
General Information
Positioning the Harness Strap ....................................39
Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint .................41
Adjusting the Crotch Strap ........................................ 42
Adjusting the Harness Strap .......................................43
Removing Your Child from the Child Restraint ..........43
Removing the Tether Strap ........................................ 43
Removing the Lower Anchor Connectors .................. 44
Installing the Optional Accessories .............................45
Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft .................... 46
Installing Child Restraint Rear-Facing in Aircraft .........46
Installing Child Restraint Forward-Facing in Aircraft ...49
Care and Cleaning ....................................................51
Replacement Parts .....................................................52
Limited Warranty ....................................................... 53
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.
Rear-facing
Forward-facing
General
Important

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CHILD REQUIREMENTS
Warning: Failure to follow these Child Requirements could result
in serious injury or death.
This child restraint is designed for use by children in both
rear-facing and forward-facing orientations. To use this
child restraint properly, children MUST meet the size and age
requirements below. In addition, Evenflo recommends consulting
with your child’s physician before allowing your child to transition
from rear-facing to forward-facing use of this child restraint.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping
children rear-facing until 2 years old or until they reach the
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
reflected in the Child Requirements below. Please review any
applicable local, state or provincial laws related to child passenger
safety before installing and using this child restraint.
Rear-facing
• 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lbs)
• 48 to 94 cm (19 to 37 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 use this child restraint in the
forward-facing orientation, if possible. If your child exceeds
any of the size requirements above and is less than 2 years old,
however, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint.
Forward-facing
• 10 to 18 kg (22 to 40 lbs)
• 71 to 102 cm (28 to 40 in.) and tops of the child’s ears are
at or below the top of the child restraint seat back
• At least 2 years old
IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size
requirements for forward-facing use above, you MUST
discontinue use of this child restraint. Consider use of a booster
seat at that time.
Before using this child restraint for preterm or low birth
weight infants, ensure the Child Requirements are met
and follow the guidelines in this section.
According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, a properly installed child restraint
reduces the risk of death by over 70 percent for infants
involved in crashes. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (FMVSS) 213 establishes design and dynamic
performance requirements for child restraint systems.
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 transported
safely, the guidelines published by the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics 2009;
123:1424–1429 must be followed.
All children should ride rear-facing in the vehicle as
long as possible. Preterm and low-birth weight infants
are at additional risk of breathing difficulties and heart
problems when placed in a child restraint. Evenflo
requires that the evaluation recommended by the AAP
be conducted for all infants born 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 period of observation must be performed
with the infant properly positioned as described in
these instructions and with the child restraint placed
at an angle that 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 considerations for travel.
The number of trips and the duration of time the infant
is seated in the child restraint should be minimized. A
caregiver 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 and low-birth weight infants,
as well as other resources for parents and medical
professionals, at
https://www.healthychildren.org/english/safety-
prevention/on-the-go/Pages/default.aspx
PREMATURE INFANT USE
Important

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Air Bag Warnings
Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use
• DO NOT use this child restraint in the front seat of a
vehicle equipped with an air bag, unless the air bag
has been deactivated. Interaction between a rear-
facing restraint and air bags may cause serious injury
or death. Air bags may cause serious injury or death to
children 12 and under. If your vehicle has an air bag,
refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint
installation.
• If the rear seat of your vehicle is equipped with side
air bags, refer to the following 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 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 side air bag, as an expanding air bag
may cause the items to strike the child.
WARNING
The forward facing back seat is the
safest place for children 12 and under.
WARNING
General Warnings
Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use
• Failure to follow the Child Requirements for
rear-facing and forward-facing use of this child
restraint could result in serious injury or death. (See
page 2 for Child Requirements).
• Failure to follow these installation instructions and the
instructions and warnings on the product 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 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.
• NEVER leave child unattended.
• Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially
buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child.
• DO NOT use child restraint if it is damaged, broken, or
missing parts.
• DO NOT use this restraint if it has been involved in a
crash. It must be replaced.
Location Warnings
Rear-facing, Forward-facing Use
• ALWAYS read and follow exactly the instructions that
accompany your vehicle and child restraint.
• According to statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in a rear seating position than in
the front seating position. Generally, the center rear
position is safest and should be used if available.
• Some child restraints do not fit all vehicles or all
seating locations. There are many thousands of
combinations of vehicle makes, models, child restraint
configurations, vehicle seat belt designs, and seat
cushion shapes. The easiest way to determine whether
your child restraint is suitable for a particular seating
position is to check for a tight installation.
WARNING
Children have STRANGLED
in loose or partially buckled
harness straps. Fully restrain
the child.
Important

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WARNING
Location Warnings – cont.
Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use
If the child restraint cannot be properly installed, DO
NOT use the child restraint. Consult vehicle owner’s
manual, try a different seating location, or call Evenflo
for further assistance.
• ONLY use this child restraint on forward-facing
vehicle seats. DO NOT use this restraint with vehicle
seats that face the rear or side.
• ONLY use this child restraint on vehicle seats with
backs that lock into place.
Rear-facing Only Warnings
• When using this restraint rear-facing, DO NOT loosen
the vehicle seat belt to provide more leg room, as this
may keep the child restraint from protecting the child.
• DO NOT use the highest set of harness slots rear-
facing. The harness will not properly restrain the child
during a crash.
• Fold-down armrests could pose a hazard 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.
• NEVER turn a child restraint forward-facing with an
infant who weighs less than 10 kg (22 lbs). Crash
forces may cause serious injury or death.
• DO NOT use the tether strap when the child restraint
is in the rear-facing position.
• The headrest on the vehicle seat that the child faces
when sitting in the rear-facing mode should be placed
in the lowest position. The vehicle seat back that the
child faces must be fully padded and free of any hard
objects.
Forward-facing Only Warnings
• If your child weighs more than 18 kg (40 lbs) or their
shoulders 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.
• DO NOT use the lowest set of harness slots forward-
facing. The harness will not properly restrain the child
during a crash.
• Adjust, or remove, the vehicle headrest, in the
seat where the child restraint is to be installed,
so that the back of the child restraint rests against the
vehicle seat back.
WARNING
Forward-facing Position Warnings – cont.
• The headrest on the vehicle seat in front of the child
should be put in its lowest position. The vehicle seat
back that the child faces must be fully padded and
free of any hard objects.
Seat Belt Warnings
Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
25 mm (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 the child
restraint, try again or move it to another location.
• DO NOT use this child restraint in a seating position
with door-mounted seat belts.
• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle with seat
belts that automatically move along the vehicle frame
when the door is opened. These seat belts will not
hold a child restraint properly.
• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle equipped
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 you have lap
belts with ELRs.
• If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened
correctly, the child restraint may not protect the child
in a crash.
• DO NOT allow the vehicle seat belt release button to
touch the child restraint. Accidental contact may cause
the seat belt to release. If necessary, turn the seat belt
release button away from the child restraint or move
the child restraint to 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 or death may occur.
Important

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Additional Warnings
Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use
• In hot or sunny weather, ALWAYS check the areas of
the child restraint that may contact your child (e.g.,
buckle, buckle tongues, etc.) for hot areas before
placing him/her into the child restraint. The child
could be burned. Cover the child restraint with a light
colored blanket when you leave the vehicle.
• This child restraint must be securely fastened to the
vehicle, even when unoccupied, using the vehicle
seat belts or lower anchor connectors. An unsecured
child restraint may injure someone if a crash occurs.
• DO NOT use the cup holder to store cans or hard cups.
Only for use with soft cups (such as styrofoam or paper).
• DO NOT place any cups that contain hot liquids in the
cup holder.
• DO NOT attach additional padding, toys, or other
devices not made by Evenflo or described in these
instructions for the child restraint. Items not tested with
the child restraint could injure the child. Additional pads
or pillows may interfere with the function of the harness
system, or cause breathing problems if the child’s head
falls forward, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
• In cold weather, DO NOT dress the child in bulky
clothing like snowsuits if the child is riding in a child
restraint. Bulky coats/snowsuits make it difficult to
properly tighten the harness to the child, which may
allow the child to be ejected from the restraint during
a crash. If necessary, place a blanket over the harnessed
child without interfering with the child restraint harness
system.
WARNING
Tether Strap Warnings
Forward-facing Use Only
• To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST tightly roll
or fold excess or unused tether strap and secure with
a rubber band. Attach the tether hook to the storage
clip when not in use (p. 14). This will keep an unused
tether or tether hook from hitting someone during a
crash.
LATCH Warnings
Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use
• The LATCH system is intended to be used ONLY as
described in these instructions. Serious injury or death
may result from misuse. LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren) is a system for attaching the
child restraint to your vehicle seat. It can be used in
place of the seat belts in vehicles with vehicle lower
anchor bars. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for
the locations of the vehicle lower anchor bars. Note:
Your vehicle owner’s manual may refer to this system
as “Universal Anchorage System,” “Lower Universal
Anchorage System,”or ”ISOFIX.”
• In addition to these instructions, read and follow your
vehicle owner’s manual regarding installation of the
child restraint and LATCH. If there is a discrepancy,
follow your vehicle owner’s manual.
• ONLY use for securing child restraint to vehicle lower
anchor bars.
• NEVER attach two lower anchor 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.
• To avoid strangulation, you must store the unused LATCH
harness, with all slack removed, in the storage area on the
back of the seat. Roll or fold the excess LATCH strap and
secure with a rubber band to prevent serious injury to
vehicle occupants.
• ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connectors are
attached to the vehicle lower anchor bars by pulling
hard on the lower anchor connectors. If they are not
attached, 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 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 the child
restraint, try again or move it to another location.
WARNING
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Public Notice for Canadian Customers
For future reference, record the model number of your child
restraint AND the date of manufacture below.
Model Number:
Date of Manufacture:
• Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You
must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send
your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the
restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Evenflo Company, Inc.,
1801 Commerce Dr.,
Piqua, OH 45356,
or call 1-800-233-5921.
or register on-line at:
www.evenflo.com/registercarseat
• For recall information call the U.S. Government’s
Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY:1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov
Recall Information for U.S. Customers
After thoroughly
reading and
following these
instructions,
store them
in the clips on
either side
of your child
restraint.
Storing Your Instructions
When used with the internal harness and
properly installed pursuant to these instructions,
this restraint is certified for use only 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.
Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage
Check with
your airline before
departure to make sure
this restraint meets
their requirements.
TIP!
TIP!
Refer to pages 46 to 50 for instructions
on installing your child restraint in aircraft.
Safe Practices
• Everyone rides buckled up or the vehicle does
not go. Make no exceptions for adults or children. If
someone unbuckles, stop the vehicle. Being firm and
consistent from the start will mean fewer discipline
problems as children get older. An unrestrained person
can be thrown into and injure other passengers.
• Many safety advocates and healthcare professionals
recommend that children ride rear-facing for as long as
possible. See limitations recommended on rear-facing use
on page 2.
• 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.
• DO NOT allow a child in a vehicle to have objects such as
lollipops or ice cream on a stick. The object can injure the
child if the vehicle swerves or hits a bump.
• DO NOT feed an infant who is riding in a child restraint.
• Put sharp or heavy items in the trunk. Anything loose can
be deadly in a crash.
• Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.
You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
Send your name, address, and the restraint’s model
number and manufacturing date to:
Evenflo Company, Inc.,
1801 Commerce Dr.,
Piqua, OH 45356
or call 1-937-773-3971.
or register online at:
www.evenflo.com/registercarseatcanada
• For public notice information, call Transport Canada at
1-800-333-0510 (1-613-993-9851 in Ottawa region).
Important
Fabriqué en
Manufactured in
Name / Nom
Model / Modèle
Made in / Fabriqué en
Expires on/Expire le
(année-mois-jour)
( year-month-day)

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120
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A I R B A G
20
30
10
Front Seat Lap
and Shoulder Belts
Front Seat Retractor
Front
Headrests
Your vehicle components may be significantly different than
pictured. Consult your owner’s manual to help you identify
your vehicle components.
Back Seat
Belt Buckles
Center 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 Glossary Visual Glossary
IMPORTANT: If your vehicle has side air bags, please refer to the
warnings on page 4.
Important
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Consult your vehicle
owner’s manual to determine
proper placement of child restraint
in your vehicle and familiarize
yourself with your vehicle’s
components.

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Front
Back
1
2
4
* Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary.
Child Restraint Features
1. Seat Pad
2. Head Pillow*
3. Harness Straps
4. Chest Clip
5. Buckle
6. Crotch Strap
7. Harness Release Button
8. Harness Adjust Strap
9. Body Pillow*
10. Instruction Storage Area
11. Tether Strap and Hook
12. Harness Straps
13. Splitter Plate
14. Recline Stand
15. Lower Anchor Connector Assembly
5
6
8
7
9
3
Child Restraint Features
Description
10
12
11
13
14
15
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1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.
• Recline Stand is flipped to the recline position
(page 18).
• Install with Lower Anchor Connector Assembly
(page 19) or the vehicle seat belt (page 23).
• Towel rolled up and placed beneath the recline
stand, if necessary (page 18).
• Install locking clip, if necessary (page 24).
2. Set the child in the child restraint.
Top of head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top
of the child restraint seat back.
3. Fasten the buckle. Refer to page 41.
4. Make necessary adjustments.
• Crotch strap is snug against the child (page 42).
• Harness straps MUST be snug against the child’s
shoulders, with no slack (page 42).
5. Position and connect chest clip.
Chest clip MUST be at armpit level (page 42).
6. Check your work.
• Recline Stand is flipped to the recline position
(page 18).
• 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 rear-facing belt path
(pages 22 and 26).
• The child’s back and bottom are flat against the
back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint
(page 41).
• Shoulder harness straps MUST start at or below
shoulder height, using the strap slots closest to
your child’s shoulders (page 39).
• Buckle tongues are fully engaged (page 41).
• The level arrow is level with ground (page 18).
Using the Child Restraint
Rear-facing
25 mm (1 in.)
or more
Rear-facing Installation Checklist
Child Requirements for Rear-facing:
• Weight: 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lbs)
• Height: 48 to 94 cm (19 to 37 in.). and t op of child’s
head is least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child
restraint seat back.
Note: When in rear-facing position, bottom of child
restraint MUST be entirely on vehicle seat.
IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size
requirements above, they MUST use this child restraint in the
forward-facing orientation, if possible. If your child exceeds
any of the size requirements above and is less than 2 years old,
however, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint.
Rear-facing
WARNING
When using this restraint rear-facing, DO NOT loosen the
vehicle seat belt to provide more leg room, as this may keep
the child restraint from protecting your child.

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• To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST store the
unused lower anchor connector assembly, with all slack
removed, in storage area on the back of the seat (page
45). Roll or fold excess lower anchor connector strap and
secure with a rubber band to prevent serious injury to
vehicle occupants.
WARNING
Rear-facing Installation with
Lower Anchor Connectors
Arrow MUST be level
with ground when used
Rear-Facing
REAROF VEHICLE
The child restraint MUST be in the recline position for
rear-facing use. Child MUST weigh 2.3 – 18 kg (5 – 40 lbs).
If the level arrow is not parallel to the ground, use a
tightly rolled towel or small blanket Bbeneath the front
edge of the child restraint. You need to provide enough
recline for an infant’s head to lie back comfortably.
Rear-facing Recline
B
A
Lift the child restraint and
flip the recline stand A
toward the front, as
shown, to the recline
position.
Arrow MUST be level
with ground when used
Rear-Facing
REAR OF VEHICLE
Positioning the Recline Stand for
Rear-facing Use
IMPORTANT: Infants may have difficulty breathing when
in an upright seated 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 serious injury or death.
Level Arrow
Rear-facing
LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint to your
vehicle seat. It is to be used in place of your vehicle’s seat
belts and can be used in vehicles with LATCH anchors. DO
NOT install this child restraint with LATCH and the
vehicle’s seat belts. Your vehicle owner’s manual may
refer to this system as ISOFIX, Universal Anchorage
System (UAS), or Lower Universal Anchorage System.
REAROF VEHICLE
Arrow MUST be level
with ground when used
Rear-Facing
Infants MUST always ride facing the rear of the
vehicle.Adjust the child restraint to the recline position
(page 18). Place the child restraint in your vehicle rear-
facing.
NEVER turn a child restraint
forward-facing with an infant
weighing less than 10 kg (22 lbs).
Crash forces may cause serious
injury or death.
For complete child requirements for
forward-facing use, see page 2.
WARNING

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FPull the seat pad off of the
front of the child restraint.
Route the Lower Anchor
Connector strap Eand
hook through the rear-
facing belt paths F.
E
C
2
1
D
DO NOT use the upper harness slots rear-facing. The harness
may not properly restrain the child during a crash.
WARNING
When the crotch strap G
is in the front slot, route
Lower Anchor Connector
strap Ebehind the crotch
strap, as shown.
EE
G
G
4
I
H
I
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to locate the lower
anchor bars
I
on your vehicle seat. Attach the right hook
Hto
the right anchor bar I, and the left hook to the
left anchor bar. DOUBLE CHECK that the Lower Anchor
Connector hook is fully engaged by pulling hard on the
Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Strap.
3
5
When the crotch strap G
is in the rear slot, route
Lower Anchor Connector
strap Ein front of the
crotch strap, as shown.
Rear-facing
H
Make sure the harness
straps are in one of the
three lower strap slots C.
The harness straps MUST
start at shoulder height
or lower, using the strap
slots closest to your child’s
shoulders D, as shown.
Attach the harness straps A
to the splitter plate Busing
the infant position (page 40)
on the harness straps.
As your child grows, you can
attach the harness straps A
to the splitter plate using the
pockets at the end of the
straps.
B
A A
WARNING
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 to your child.

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DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
25 mm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the
rear-facing belt path. Serious injury or death may result
from poor installation. If you can not tightly secure the child
restraint, try again or move it to another location, or install
with the vehicle seat belt.
WARNING WARNING
F
Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into
the vehicle seat while pulling up on the lower anchor
connector assembly strap to tighten.
The lower anchor connector assembly 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 rear-facing belt
path F, the lower anchor connector assembly strap is not
tight enough. You will need to try again, find another
location for your child restraint, or install with the vehicle
seat belt (page 23). To remove the lower anchor connector
assembly strap , go to page 44.
ArrowMUST be level
withground when used
Rear-Facing
REAROFVEHICLE
Infants MUST always ride
facing the rear of the
vehicle. Adjust the child
restraint to the recline position
(page 18). Place the child
restraint in your vehicle rear-
facing.
NEVER turn a child restraint
forward-facing with an infant
weighing less than 10 kg (22 lbs).
Crash forces may cause serious
injury or death.
For complete child requirements for
forward-facing use, see page 2.
WARNING
Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt
Rear-facing
1
Attach the harness straps A
to the splitter plate Busing
the infant position (page 40)
on the harness straps.
As your child grows, you can
attach the harness straps A
to the splitter plate using the
pockets at the end of the
straps.
B
A 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 to your child.

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FF
3
Lap Belt Only Lap & Shoulder
Belt Combination
Pull the seat pad off of the front of the child restraint.
Route the vehicle seat belt Ethrough the rear-facing
belt path F, continue through the opposite opening of
the child restraint. Fasten the vehicle seat belt, as shown,
depending on your type of seat belt.
E
E
G
G
4
When the crotch strap G
is in the front slot, route
seat belt Ebehind the
crotch strap, as shown.
When the crotch strap G
is in the rear slot, route
seat belt Ein front of
the crotch strap, as shown.
EE
Rear-facing
C
D
DO NOT use the upper harness slots rear-facing. The harness
may not properly restrain the child during a crash.
WARNING
2
Make sure the harness straps
are in one of the three lower
strap slots C. The harness
straps MUST start at shoulder
height or lower, using the strap
slots closest to your child’s
shoulders D, as shown.
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.
If your vehicle requires a Locking Clip, please call
ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971
(Canada), or 01-800-706-12-00 (Mexico). to obtain a
Locking Clip and instructions on how to install and use it.
Install Locking Clip (not
included), if necessary.
If your vehicle was built prior
to model year 1996, and
has a lap/shoulder belt that is
equipped with an emergency
locking retractor (ELR) AND
sliding latch plate, you MUST
use a Locking Clip. Check
your vehicle owner’s manual
to identify which vehicle belt
system is in your vehicle.
5
Locking Clip
installed properly
13 mm
(0.5 in.)
WARNING
Remove Locking Clip from vehicle seat belt when not used
with a child restraint, or the vehicle seat belt will not properly
restrain an adult or child. Serious injury could occur.

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F
E
6
WARNING
The seat belt must be as tight as possible.
Put your full weight into the child restraint as you
tighten the seat belt E.
Check your work.
Make certain the belts are tight. If you can move the
child restraint more than 25 mm (1 in.) side to side or
front to back at the rear-facing belt path F, the vehicle
belt is not tight enough. If you have not tightly secured
the child restraint, try again, move it to another location,
or install with the lower anchor connector assembly
(page 19).
• If vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened correctly,
the child restraint may not protect your child in a crash.
• Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine how to
lock your seat belt for child restraint installation. The seat
belt must be locked to properly secure the child restraint.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
25 mm (1 in.) side to side or front to back at the
rear-facing belt path F. Serious injury or death may
result from poor installation. If you can not tightly
secure the child restraint, try again or move it to another
location, or install with the lower anchor connector
assembly (page 19).
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Rear-facing

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1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.
• Recline Stand is flipped to the upright position
(page 30).
• Install with the Lower Anchors Connector Assembly
(page 31) or the vehicle seat belt (page 35).
• Install tether strap (pages 34/38).
• Install locking clip, if necessary (page 36).
2. Set the child in the child restraint.
The top of the child’s ears are at or below the top of
the child restraint seat back.
3. Fasten the buckle. Refer to page 41.
4. Make necessary adjustments.
• Crotch strap is snug against the child (page 42).
• Harness straps MUST be snug against the child’s
shoulders, with no slack (page 42).
5. Position and connect chest clip.
Chest clip MUST be at armpit level (page 42).
6. Check your work.
• Recline Stand is flipped to the upright position
(page 30).
• 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
path (pages 33 and 37).
• The child’s back and bottom are flat against the
back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint
(page 41).
• Shoulder harness straps MUST start at or above
shoulder height, using the strap slots closest to
your child’s shoulders (page 39).
• Buckle tongues are fully engaged (page 41).
• Tether strap is securely attached and tightened
(page 34 or 38).
Using the Child Restraint
Forward-facing
IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size
requirements for forward-facing use above, you MUST
discontinue use of this child restraint. Consider use of a booster
seat at that time.
Forward-facing Installation Checklist
Tether Strap
Child Requirements:
• Weight: 10 to 18 kg (22 to 40 lbs)
• Height: 71 to 102 cm (28 to 40 in. )
and tops of the child’s ears are at or
below the top of the child restraint
seat back.
• Age: At least 2 years old.
Forward-facing
IMPORTANT
When installing this child restraint with Lower Anchor
Connectors or the vehicle seat belt, always use the top
anchorage (Tether) strap, if a tether anchor is available.

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Forward-facing Upright
The child restraint MUST be in the upright position for
forward-facing use.
Child MUST weigh 10 – 18 kg (22 – 40 lbs) and be at
least 2 years old.
A
Lift the child restraint and
flip the recline stand A
toward the rear, as shown,
to the upright position.
Positioning the Recline Stand for
Forward-facing Use
WARNING
Forward-facing Installation with
Lower Anchor Connectors
• To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST store the
unused lower anchor connector assembly, with all slack
removed, in storage area on the back of the seat
(page 45). Roll or fold excess lower anchor connector
strap and secure with a rubber band to prevent serious
injury to vehicle occupants.
Forward-facing
LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint to your
vehicle seat. It is to be used in place of your vehicle’s seat
belts and can be used in vehicles with LATCH anchors. DO
NOT install this child restraint with LATCH and the
vehicle’s seat belts. Your vehicle owner’s manual may
refer to this system as ISOFIX, Universal Anchorage
System (UAS), or Lower Universal Anchorage System.
WARNING
DO NOT use the lowest set of harness slots
forward-facing. The harness may not properly
restrain the child in the event of a crash.
A
B
C
1
Make sure that
the harness straps
are in one of the
three upper strap slots A. The
harness straps MUST start at
shoulder height or above, using
the strap slots closest to your
child’s shoulders C. The splitter
plate is attached to the bottom
of the harness strap in the child
position B(page 40). This will
provide more room for your child
to fit comfortably.

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2
Place the child restraint in your vehicle
forward-facing.Route the lower anchor connector
strap and hook through the forward-facing belt path D.
D
F
E
F
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to locate the lower
anchor bars Fon your vehicle seat. Attach the right
hook Eto the right anchor bar F, and the left hook to
the left anchor bar.
DOUBLE CHECK that the lower anchor connector hook
is fully engaged by pulling hard on the lower anchor
connector strap.
DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
25 mm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the
forward-facing belt path. Serious injury or death may result
from poor installation. If you can not tightly secure the child
restraint, try again, move it to another location, or install with
the vehicle seat belt.
3
WARNING
4
D
Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into
the vehicle seat, while pulling up on the lower anchor
connector strap to tighten.
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 D, the lower anchor connector strap is not tight
enough. You will need to try again, find another location
for your child restraint, or install with the vehicle seat belt
(page 35). To remove the lower anchor connector strap,
go to page 44.
Forward-facing
E

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WARNING
• 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.
5
• 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 or tether hook
from hitting someone during a crash.
WARNING
G
H
I
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 brackets 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 which 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).
Connect the tether hook Gto the vehicle tether anchor
Hbehind the vehicle seat, as shown. (Please consult
your vehicle owner’s manual, as tether anchor locations
may vary.) Pull the strap Iand tighten the tether
securely.
Thread the vehicle seat
belt
D
through the
forward-facing belt path
behind the seat pad.
Note: Lift seat pad away
from seat for easier access.
Place the child restraint
in your vehicle
forward-facing.
Forward-facing Installation
with Seat Belt
1
WARNING
DO NOT use the lowest set of harness slots for
forward-facing. The harness may not properly
restrain the child in the event of a crash.
2
A
B
C
3
If the vehicle belts are not
routed and fastened correctly,
the child restraint may not
protect your child in a crash.
WARNING
D
Forward-facing
Make sure that
the harness straps
are in one of the
three upper strap
slots A. The harness
straps MUST start at shoulder
height or above, using the strap
slots closest to your child’s shoulders
C. The splitter plate is attached to
the bottom of the harness strap in
the child position B(page 40).
This will provide more room for
your child to fit comfortably.

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Lap Belt Only Lap & Shoulder Belt
4
Fasten the vehicle seat belt as shown depending on your
type of seat belt.
Note: Install locking clip on lap and shoulder belt
combinations, if necessary.
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.
If your vehicle requires a Locking Clip, please call
ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971
(Canada), or 01-800-706-12-00 (Mexico). to obtain a
Locking Clip and instructions on how to install and use it.
Install Locking Clip (not
included), if necessary.
If your vehicle was built prior
to model year 1996, and
has a lap/shoulder belt that is
equipped with an emergency
locking retractor (ELR) AND
sliding latch plate, you MUST
use a Locking Clip. Check
your vehicle owner’s manual
to identify which vehicle belt
system is in your vehicle.
5
Locking Clip
installed properly
13 mm
(0.5 in.)
E
6
WARNING
The vehicle seat belt must be as tight as possible.
Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into
the vehicle seat as you tighten the vehicle belt. If you can
move the child restraint more than 25 mm (1 in.) side to side
or front to back at the forward-facing belt path E, the seat
belt is not tight enough, you will need to try again, or install
with the lower anchor connector assembly (page 31).
• If vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened correctly,
the child restraint may not protect your child in a crash.
• Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine how
to lock your seat belt for child restraint installation. The
seat belt must be locked to properly secure the child
restraint.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
25 mm (1 in.) side to side or front to back at the
forward-facing belt path E. Serious injury or death
may result from poor installation. If you can not tightly
secure the child restraint, try again or move it to another
location, or install with the lower anchor connector
assembly (page 31).
WARNING
Remove Locking Clip from vehicle seat belt when not used
with a child restraint, or the vehicle seat belt will not properly
restrain an adult or child. Serious injury could occur.
Forward-facing