Evenflo LiteMax 35 User manual

LiteMaxTM 35
Rear-facing
Child Restraint System
©2019 Evenflo Company Inc.
Owner’s Manual
Keep for future use.
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Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9kg(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8kg(20-35 lbs)
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WARNING:

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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.

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U.S. Regulatory Notice
This child restraint meets all the requirements of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
For Canadian Models
CANADIAN REGULATORY NOTICE
(MODEL 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
information about airbag safety.
LATCH Symbol – Alerts you to important
information about LATCH safety.
Aircraft Symbol – Alerts you to important
information about aircraft safety.

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Table of Contents (TOC)
Child Requirements ................................................ 6
Premature Infant Use .............................................. 8
Warnings .............................................................. 10
LATCH Warnings................................................... 22
Safe Practices........................................................ 28
For Recall Information for U.S. Customers............. 29
Public Notice for Canadian Customers.................. 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 Convenience Base with the
Lower Anchor Connector Assembly ................... 42
Installing the Convenience Base with the
Vehicle Seat Belt ................................................ 53
Placing the Carrier in the Base ............................. 61
Releasing the Carrier from the Base ...................... 64

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Proper Installation WITHOUT the
Convenience Base.............................................. 65
Installation Checklist ............................................. 66
Installing the Carrier WITHOUT the Convenience
Base................................................................... 68
Securing the Child in the Carrier .......................... 74
Removing the Child from the Carrier ................... 78
Changing the Harness Position ............................. 79
Changing the Crotch 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 WITHOUT Convenience Base in
Aircraft ............................................................ 101
Installing the Canopy.......................................... 106
Installing the Accessories..................................... 107
Removing the Seat Pad....................................... 110
Replacement Parts .............................................. 114
Care and Cleaning.............................................. 116
Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint................. 117
Limited Warranty ................................................ 118
Storing Your Instructions..................................... 120

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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 rear-facing orientation only. 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 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 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. Please review any
applicable local, state or provincial laws related to
child passenger safety before installing and using
this child restraint.
Child Requirements

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Rear-facing Use
• 1.8 to 15.8 kg (4 to 35 lbs)
• 43 to 81 cm (17 to 32 in.) and top of child’s head
is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child
restraint seat back.
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Harness straps at,
or just below, the
shoulder.
At least 25 mm
(1 inch)
IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds
any of the size requirements above,
they MUST discontinue use of this child
restraint.

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PREMATURE INFANT USE
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% 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

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who weigh less than 5 lb 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

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General Warnings
• Child restraints should be used only for
travel. Potential adverse health effects from
excessive use of infant child restraints have
been documented. You should limit the time
spent each day in a child restraint as much
as possible. You must NEVER use your child
restraint as a sleeping environment in the
home. NEVER leave your infant 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
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.
WARNING!DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY can occur,