Evenflo LiteMax 35 User manual

LiteMax™ 35
Owner’s Manual
Rear-facing Child
Restraint System
Keep for future use
To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death, read this owner’s manual prior
to installing and using this child restraint.
WARNING:
© 2015 Evenflo Company, Inc. 25701013 11/15
Rear-facing*
1.8 to 15.8 kg
(4 to 35 lbs)
43 to 81 cm
(17 to 32 in.)
Para instrucciones en Español,
llamar al: 1-800-233-5921
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1.8-9kg(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8kg(20-35 lbs)
* See page 1
for complete
requirements.

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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
buckle
storage
Harness straps at, or
below, the shoulder.
At least 25 mm
(1 inch)
Premature Infant Use ............................................................ 2
Warnings ............................................................................... 3
LATCH Warnings.................................................................... 7
Safe Practices ........................................................................ 9
Recall Information for U.S. Customers ................................... 9
Public Notice for Canadian Customers ................................ 10
Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage .............................................. 10
Care and Cleaning............................................................... 10
Storing Your Instructions ..................................................... 11
Visual Glossary..................................................................... 12
Using the LiteMax Handle ................................................... 16
Proper Installation WITH the Convenience Base
Installation Checklist ......................................................... 19
Installing the Convenience Base with
the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly ......................... 20
Installing the Convenience Base with
the Vehicle Seat Belt ...................................................... 26
Placing the Carrier in the Base .......................................... 30
Releasing the Carrier from the Base .................................. 31
Proper Installation WITHOUT the Convenience Base
Installation Checklist ........................................................ 33
Installing the Carrier without the Convenience Base ......... 34
Securing the Child in the Carrier.......................................... 37
Removing the Child from the Carrier ................................... 39
Changing the Harness Position ........................................... 40
Changing the Crotch Strap Position .................................... 42
Changing the Waist Strap Position ...................................... 44
Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly............... 48
Using as an Infant Carrier .................................................... 50
Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft .............................. 52
Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft......... 53
Installing the Canopy........................................................... 56
Installing the Accessories ..................................................... 56
Replacement Parts ............................................................... 58
Limited Warranty ................................................................. 60
Child Requirements
• No restraint can guarantee absolute protection from
injury in every crash.
• This child restraint is designed for use ONLY by children in
rear-facing position. To use this child restraint properly,
children MUST meet weight/size specifications as follows:
For Rear-facing Use ONLY
• 1.8 – 15.8 kg (4 – 35 lbs)
• 43 – 81 cm (17 – 32 inches)
• Top of head is at least 25 mm (1 inch) below
the top of the child restraint seat back.
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 213.1.
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.

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PREMATURE INFANT USE
Before using this child restraint for preterm or low birth weight
infants, you must read 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 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.
PREMATURE INFANT USE - continued
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
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/carseatsafety.cfm
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 installation instructions 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.
• This child restraint MUST ALWAYS face the rear
of the vehicle. Serious injury or death can occur if used
forward-facing.
• NEVER leave child unattended.
• 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.
• DO NOT 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 that the handle is firmly locked in Position 1
(Carry) before lifting the child restraint (see pages 16-17).
• This child restraint must be securely belted to the vehicle
at all times, even when unoccupied. An unsecured child
restraint may injure someone if a crash occurs.
Premature Infants
• DO NOT use this or any other child restraint with a
premature infant until after consulting your doctor.
Premature infants may have difficulty breathing when in
a sitting position.
WARNING
WARNING

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WARNING
Air Bag Warnings
• DO NOT use this restraint in the front seat of a vehicle
equipped with an air bag. Interaction between a rear-
facing restraint and air bags may cause serious injury or
death. If your vehicle has an air bag, refer to the 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 your child.
WARNING
Location Warnings
• ALWAYS read and follow exactly the instructions that
accompany your vehicle and child restraint.
• According to accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in a rear seating position than in a
front seating position. Generally, the center rear is safest
and should be used if available. Children 12 and under
should 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 least 38 mm
(1.5 inches) of space between any part of the child
restraint and the vehicle seat that is closest to the child’s
head. This space may be necessary for the child restraint
to properly perform in certain types of crashes.
• 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.
• Some child restraints do not fit all vehicles or all seating
locations. There are thousands of combinations of
vehicle makes, models, child restraint configurations,
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. If the child restraint cannot be properly
installed, DO NOT use this child restraint. Consult vehicle
owner’s manual, try a different seating location or call
Evenflo at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S), or 1-937-773-3971
(Canada).

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WARNING
Vehicle Seat Belt Warnings
• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle seating
position with door-mounted seat belts.
• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle seating
position 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 loosen the vehicle seat belt to provide more
leg room as this will prevent the child restraint from
protecting your child.
• 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.
• The headrest on the vehicle seat that the child faces
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.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
25 mm (1 inch) side-to-side or front to back at the seat
belt path. Serious injury or death may occur. Try again or
move the child restraint to another seating location.
• If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened
correctly, the child restraint may not protect your 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 vehicle seat
belt release button away from the child restraint or move
the child restraint to a different location.
• Failure to adjust the harness snugly around your child
may result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior
during a sudden stop or crash. Serious injury or death
may occur.
LATCH Warnings
• The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system is intended to be used ONLY as described in
these instructions. Serious injury or death may result
from misuse. LATCH 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 convenience 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. Using both together can
cause slack in a sudden stop or crash.
• When not in use, the lower anchor connector assembly
should be securely stored in the storage area located
under the 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 harness. If
they are not totally engaged, 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 inch) 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 or move it to another location.
WARNING

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Usage Warnings
• Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled
harness straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier
is used outside the vehicle.
• Use ONLY the LiteMax 35 convenience base with the
LiteMax 35 carrier. The LiteMax 35 carrier WILL NOT
LOCK safely into any other convenience base and serious
injury or death may result. Refer to pages 12 and 13 to
properly identify the LiteMax 35 convenience base.
• 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 dress the child in bulky
clothing, like snowsuits, if the child is riding in a child
restraint. This clothing makes it difficult to properly
tighten the harness to the child, which may allow the
child to be ejected from the restraint during a crash.
• ALWAYS place the handle in Position 3 (U.S. models)
or Position 1 (Canadian models) when using this child
restraint in a vehicle (p. 16).
• When using this restraint in Position 4 (Stand) (p. 16),
ONLY use on level ground and NEVER prop 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 restraint near the edges of
counter tops, tables, other high surfaces, or in shopping
carts. The child’s movements can cause the child restraint
to slide and fall.
• The canopy is not intended to provide UV protection.
WARNING
Recall Information for U.S. Customers
• 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
right from the start will mean fewer discipline problems
as children get older. Besides, an unrestrained child or
adult can be thrown into and injure other passengers.
• 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.
• Always place the handle in Position 3, or 4 before
removing infant from carrier (p. 16).
• DO NOT allow a child 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.
• Anything loose can be 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.
WARNING
Children have STRANGLED
in loose or partially buckled
harness straps. Fully restrain
the child even when carrier is
used outside the vehicle.
• Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.
You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
Complete the registration card provided and mail it to
Evenflo or send your name, address, e-mail address, the
restraint’s model number, and manufacturing date to:
Evenflo Company, Inc.
1801 Commerce Dr.
Piqua, OH 45356
or call 1-800-233-5921.
You may also 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
Safe Practices

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For future reference, record the model number of your
child restraint AND the date of manufacture below.
Model Number:
Date of Manufacture:
Child Restraint System
Owner’s Manual
Keep for future use.
2570xxxxx
Para instrucciones en Español,
llamar al: 1-800-233-5921.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death, read this owner’s manual prior
to installing and using this child restraint.
© Evenflo Compan Inc.
Child Requirements 10 to 22.6 kg (22 to 50 lbs) 71 to 127 cm (28 to 50 in) 18 to 49.8kg (40 to 110 lbs) 110 to 145 cm (43.3 to 57 in)
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Harness Use
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Storing Your Instructions
• Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.
You must register this restraint to be reached in a public
notice. Complete the registration card provided and mail
it to Evenflo or send your name, address, e-mail address,
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 on-line at
www.evenflo.com/registercarseatcanada
• For public notice information, call Transport Canada at
1-800-333-0510 or go to www.tc.gc.ca
• To clean pad, slide the elastic loops/plastic clips
of the seat pad off of the seat shell. Remove the harness
system. See “Changing the Harness Position” on page 40
to ensure proper reinstallation of harness straps.
• Machine wash cloth pad, body pillow and head support
(available on some models) separately in cold water,
delicate cycle, and tumble dry 10 – 15 minutes, low heat.
• Wipe straps, buckles, canopy, and harness adjuster with
warm damp cloth and mild soap. Air dry.
• To help protect the vehicle upholstery, place a towel
beneath and behind the child restraint.
Care and Cleaning
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.
Refer to pages 52 to 55
for complete instructions on installing
your child restraint in aircraft.
Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage
Check with
your airline before
departure to make sure
this restraint meets
their requirements.
Tip!
Tip!
Public Notice for Canadian Customers
After thoroughly reading and
following these instructions, store
them in the slots on the bottom
of the child restraint.
Fabriqué en
Manufactured in
Name / Nom
Model / Modéle
Made in / Fabriqué en
Expires on/Expire le
(anné-mois-jour)
(year-month-day)

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120
4
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 vehicle owner’s manual to help you identify your vehicle
components.
Back Seat
Belt Buckles
Center Lap
Belt
Back Seat
Retractor
Seat Crease
Lap/Shoulder
Belt
Vehicle lower
anchor bars
Fold-down Armrest
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.
Rear
Headrests
Visual Glossary Visual Glossary
Level
Adjustment
Knob
Level
Adjustment
Knob
LiteMax Convenience Base
with One Step Lock-Off
LiteMax Convenience Base
with Two Step Lock-Off
Back Seat
Front Seat
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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Vehicle Seat Belt/Lower Anchor
Connector Assembly
Belt Path
Vehicle Seat Belt/Lower Anchor
Connector Assembly
Belt Path
Leveling Foot Leveling Foot
Angle Indicator Angle Indicator
One Step
Lock-Off
Two Step
Lock-Off
Lock-Off
Release Tab
Lock-Off
Release Tab

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Child Restraint System
Owner’s Manual
Keep for future use.
2570xxxxx
Parainstrucciones en Español, llamaral: 1-800-233-5921.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death, read this owner’s manual prior
to installing and using this child restraint.
© Evenflo Compan Inc.
Child Requirements 10 to 22.6 kg
(22 to 50 lbs) 71 to 127 cm
(28 to 50 in)
18 to 49.8 kg
(40 to 110 lbs) 110 to 145 cm (43.3 to 57 in)
With Back
Harness Use
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1.8-9kg(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8kg(20-35 lbs)
Back
Front
1
5
9
3
7
8
10
2
6
411
12
13
20
14
21
17
15
17
18
16
22
23
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* Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary.
1. Handle
2. Canopy
3. Seat Pad
4. Body Pillow*
5. Harness Covers*
6. Buckle Tongue Storage*
7. Crotch Buckle
8. Crotch Buckle Cover*
9. Harness Release Button
10. Harness Adjuster Strap
11. Harness Slots
12. Chest Clip
13. Harness Straps
14. Carrier
15. Level Indicator
16. Convenience Base
17. Handle Release
18. Harness Straps
19. Splitter Plate
20. Carrier Release Handle
21. Harness Slots
22. Crotch Strap Anchor (under instructions)
23. Instructions
Child Seat Features
Description
Child Seat Features

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Using the LiteMax Handle
To change handle positions, squeeze both Handle
Releases and rotate the handle to the desired position
until it locks into place.
*IMPORTANT: NEVER use Positions 2 or 4when
traveling in a vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Always secure the child in the carrier. Refer to
“Securing your Child in the Carrier” on page 37.
Using the LiteMax Handle
Position 4 (Stand)
Place the handle in this
position when you set the
carrier on the floor. NEVER
use this position in a vehicle.
buckle
storage
Position 1 (Carry and
Travel 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.
buckle
storage
Position 2 (Convenience)
NEVER use this position
to carry your child in the
carrier. NEVER use this
position in the vehicle.
buckle
storage
Position 3 (Travel – U.S.)
For U.S. models, you MUST
place the handle in this
position while traveling in a
vehicle.
buckle
storage
Position 1 – 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.
Position 2 – NEVER use this position to carry your child in
the carrier. NEVER use this position in the vehicle.
Position 3 – For U.S. models, you MUST place the handle in
this position while traveling in a vehicle.
Position 4 – Place the handle in this position when you set
the carrier on the floor. NEVER use this position in a vehicle.
buckle
storage
Handle
Releases
Position 1 Position 2*
Position 3
Position 4*

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Proper Installation
WITH
the Convenience Base
Child Requirements
Weight: 1.8 – 15.8 kg (4 – 35 lbs)
Height: 43 – 81 cm (17 – 32 inches)
Top of head must be at least 25 mm (1 inch)
below the top of the child restraint seat back.
1. Secure convenience base to the
vehicle seat.
aConvenience base is securely installed with lower
anchor connector assembly (shown) (pages 20-24).
OR
aConvenience base is securely installed with vehicle
seat belt (pages 26-29).
IMPORTANT: A properly secured convenience base does
NOT move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side-to-side
or from front-to-back at the lower anchor connector
assembly/vehicle belt path.
aConvenience base is adjusted so that level indicator is
in correct color zone for your child (pp. 21 and 26).
aIf necessary, a towel/small blanket is rolled up and
placed beneath the front edge of the base for
additional leveling (p. 30).
2. Secure child to the carrier. Refer to p. 37.
aHarness straps are at, or below, shoulder level (p. 40).
aBoth buckle tongues are fastened (p. 37).
aChest clip is connected and positioned at armpit level
(p. 38).
aHarness straps are snug against the child and you
should not be able to pinch the harness (p. 38).
aCrotch strap is snug against the child but NOT under
the child’s bottom (p. 42).
aWaist straps are snug against the child but NOT under
the child’s legs (p. 44).
3. Check your work.
aThe convenience base does NOT move more than
25 mm (1 inch) from side-to-side or from front-to-
back at the lower anchor connector assembly/
vehicle belt path.
aThe base is level when level indicator is in the correct
color zone for your child (pp. 21 and 26).
aThe handle is in Position 3 (U.S. models ONLY), or
Position 1 (Canadian models ONLY) (p. 31).
Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist – WITH the Convenience Base
buckle
storage
Lower Anchor
Connector Assembly/
Vehicle Belt Path
Harness straps at, or
below, the shoulder.
At least 25 mm
(1 inch)
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Installing the Convenience Base
with the Lower Anchor Connector
Assembly
• This lower anchor connector assembly is intended to be
used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury
or death may result from misuse.
• 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 convenience 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. Using both together can cause
slack in a sudden stop or crash.
• When not in use, the lower anchor connector assembly
should be securely stored in the storage area located under
the convenience base (see page 49). Keep out of reach of
children.
• ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connectors are
fully engaged onto the vehicle lower anchor bars by pulling
hard on the lower anchor connector assembly harness. If
they are not totally engaged, the lower anchor connector
assembly system 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 inch) 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 or move it to another location.
• This child restraint MUST face the rear of the vehicle.
• The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base. Check by
lifting up on the carrier.
• NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing position.
WARNING
ReclineIndicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9kg(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8kg(20-35 lbs)
1
A
C
D
Before you begin, be sure the
vehicle is on a level surface.
Place the base Aon the
vehicle seat and check the
level indicator B.
Turn adjustment knob
Cto raise or lower the
adjustment foot D.
Recline base until white
indicator line is in the
correct color zone for your
child.
Note: NEVER allow white
indicator line to appear in
red zones
Blue: 1.8 - 9 kg
(4 - 20 lbs)
Green: 9 - 15.8 kg
(20 - 35 lbs)
RELEASE
LIFT TO
2
E F
Turn the convenience base upside down. Remove both
lower anchor hooks
E
, or clips
F
.
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 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
(20-35 lbs)
B

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Turn the convenience base right side up.
Push down on Lock-Off Gwhile pushing back on Lock-
Off Release Tab H. Lift the Lock-Off up to reveal the belt
path.
Turn the convenience base right side up.
Lift the Lock-Off Release Tab I. Lift the Lock-Off Jup to
reveal the belt path.
4
Hook
Adjuster
Strap
SecureRight Quick Connector
Clip
Strap
Adjuster
K
K
L
K
M
Know Your Lower Anchor
Connector Assembly
Open One Step Lock-Off
Open Two Step Lock-Off
The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your
child restraint will be one of the types below.
The Lock-Off that comes with your child restraint will be
one of the types below.
The Lock-Off provides a way to lock the child restraint
without needing to lock your vehicle seat belt.
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to locate the lower anchor
bars
K on your vehicle seat.
Attach the right hook
L
, or clip
M
, to the right anchor bar
K
and the left hook, or clip, to
the left anchor bar. DOUBLE CHECK that the lower anchor
connector hook, or clip, is fully engaged by pulling hard on the
lower anchor connector strap.
3a
3b
Push the base into the vehicle
seat, while pulling up on the
strap to remove all slack from
the lower anchor connector
assembly.
5
G
H
J
I

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Route any excess lower
anchor connector assembly
harness strap across the belt
path so it will be under the
Lock-Off. Close the Lock-Off
Nuntil it clicks into place.
Note: If unable to close the
Lock-Off, loosen the lower
anchor connector assembly,
and try again.
Route any excess lower
anchor connector assembly
harness strap across the
belt path so it will be under
the Lock-Off. Close the
Lock-Off. While holding the
Lock-Off Odown, close
the Lock-Off Release Tab P
until it clicks into place, and
is flush with the Lock-Off.
Note: If unable to close the
Lock-Off, loosen the lower
anchor connector assembly,
and try again.
Make sure the lower anchor
connector assembly harness
is tight. Grab the base at
the areas Q, as shown. If
you can move the base more
than 25 mm (1 inch) side-
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.
WARNING
7
6a
6b
Close One Step Lock-Off
Close Two Step Lock-Off
N
O
P
Q
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Installing the Convenience Base with
the Vehicle Seat Belt
WARNING
1
• The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the convenience
base. Check by lifting up on the carrier.
• NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing
position.
• The Lock-Off built into the base of this child restraint,
provides a way to lock the child restraint without needing
to lock your vehicle seat belt.
Before you begin, be sure the vehicle is
on a level surface.
Push down on Lock-Off
E
while pushing back on Lock-
Off Release Tab
F
. Lift the Lock-Off up to reveal the belt
path.
2a
2b
Lift the Lock-Off Release Tab
G
. Lift the Lock-Off
H
up to
reveal the belt path.
Open One Step Lock-Off
Open Two Step Lock-Off
E
F
H
G
ReclineIndicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9kg(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8kg(20-35 lbs)
A
C
D
Place the base Aon the
vehicle seat and check the
level indicator B.
Turn adjustment knob
Cto raise or lower the
adjustment foot D.
Recline base until white
indicator line is in the
correct color zone for your
child.
Note: NEVER allow white
indicator line to appear in
red zones
Blue: 1.8 - 9 kg
(4 - 20 lbs)
Green: 9 - 15.8 kg
(20 - 35 lbs)
The Lock-Off that comes with your child restraint will be one
of the types below.
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 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
(20-35 lbs)
B

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LAP BELT
LAP BELT
LAP AND
SHOULDER BELT
LAP AND
SHOULDER BELT
Pull the shoulder belt J
tightly to remove all slack
from the lap portion of the
belt K, at the same time
push down on the base.
Pull the seat belt Ltightly
to remove all slack from
the lap portion of the belt
M, at the same time push
down on the base.
4
WARNING
6
5a
5b
Close the Lock-Off Ountil it
clicks into place.
Close the Lock-Off. While
holding the Lock-Off P
down, close the Lock-Off
Release Tab Quntil it clicks
into place and is flush with
the Lock-Off.
Make sure the vehicle belt is tight. Grab the base at the
areas R, as shown. If you can move the base more than 25
mm (1 inch) 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.
Note: If seat belt Stop Button
Ninterferes with the Lock-Off,
you may need to use a Locking
Clip instead of the Lock-Off
(see page 36).
Close One Step Lock-Off
Close Two Step Lock-Off
Secure the base to your vehicle seat by routing
the vehicle seat belt through the openings Ion
the sides of the base.
3
Note: Route any excess vehicle
belt across the belt path so it
will be under the Lock-Off.
II
J
M
L
K
O
P
Q
RR
N

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Placing the Carrier in the Base
ReclineIndicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9kg(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8kg(20-35 lbs)
buckle
storage
1
buckle
storage
ReclineIndicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9kg(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8kg(20-35 lbs)
B
The level indicator Amust be in the correct color zone
for 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 Bbeneath the front edge of
the base.
IMPORTANT: Infants 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 increase the child’s risk of
serious injury or death.
2
Secure 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’s locked in place.
3
Squeeze both handle releases
C
and move the handle
to the travel position: Position 3 (U.S. models ONLY) or
Position 1 (Canadian models ONLY) until it locks in place.
Move the handle Ato Position 1 (Carry) by squeezing in
on both handle releases Band rotating the handle until
it locks into place above the carrier. Squeeze the carrier
release handle Cwhile lifting up the carrier.
Releasing the Carrier from the Base
A
BC
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 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
(20-35 lbs)
A
buckle
storage
buckle
storage
ReclineIndicator
Indicadorde reclinación
1.8-9kg(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8kg(20-35lbs)
C
Position 3
buckle
storage
ReclineIndicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9kg(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8kg(20-35lbs)
Position 1
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1. Place the child in the carrier.
aThe child’s back and bottom are flat against the back
and bottom surfaces of the carrier.
aTop of child’s head is at least 25 mm (1 inch) below
the top of the child restraint seat back.
2. Secure child to the carrier. Refer to p. 37.
aHarness straps are at, or below, shoulder level (p. 40).
aBoth buckle tongues are fastened (p. 37).
aChest clip is connected and positioned at armpit level
(p. 38).
aHarness straps are snug against the child and you
should not be able to pinch the harness (p. 38).
aCrotch strap is snug against the child, but NOT under
the child’s bottom (p. 42).
aWaist straps are snug against the child, but NOT
under the child’s legs (p. 44).
3. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.
a Carrier is securely installed with vehicle seat belt (p. 34).
aThe shoulder strap portion of the seat belt is lying
across the vehicle seat back (p. 34).
aLocking clip is installed, if necessary (p. 36).
aThe level line is level with ground (p. 34).
aThe handle is in Position 3 (U.S. models ONLY), or
Position 1 (Canadian models ONLY) (p. 35)
aIf necessary, a towel/small blanket is rolled up and
placed beneath the front edge of the carrier so the
child’s head lies back comfortably (p. 36).
4. Check your work.
a To properly protect your child, the carrier MUST NOT
move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side-to-side or
from front-to-back at the vehicle belt path.
Proper Installation
WITHOUT
the Convenience Base
Installation Checklist
buckle
storage
Harness straps at, or
below, the shoulder.
At least 25 mm
(1 inch)
Installation Checklist – WITHOUT the Convenience Base
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Child Requirements
Weight: 1.8 – 15.8 kg (4 – 35 lbs)
Height: 43 – 81 cm (17 – 32 inches)
Top of head must be at least 25 mm (1 inch)
below the top of the child restraint seat back.

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buckle
storage
•Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps.
Neverleave 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
restrainton beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
•Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces.The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
orinjury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
•Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
itis securely 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)
fora free replacement.
Whenused without the base,
arrowMUST be level with the
ground.
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After securing the infant, place the restraint into your
vehicle. Adjust the restraint so that the level line Ais level
with the ground.
Note: Generally, the center rear seating position is the
safest. This infant restraint MUST face the rear of the
vehicle.
Installing the Carrier without the
Convenience Base
1
buckle
storage
buckle
storage
buckle
storage
LAP BELT LAP AND
SHOULDER BELT
Route ONLY the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt
through the vehicle belt slots Con the carrier. In vehicles
with a lap and shoulder belt D, DO NOT route the
shoulder belt through the belt slots. Instead, let it lay
across the vehicle seat back, as shown.
IMPORTANT: Some ELR vehicle belts can be switched so that
they lock when tightened. It may not be necessary to use a
locking clip in these situations. To install a locking clip, refer
to p. 36. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual to determine
which type of belt retractor is in the vehicle.
D
2
C
buckle
storage
4
3
• NEVER use this child restraint in forward-facing position.
• DO NOT use this carrier if it moves more than 25 mm
(1 inch) side-to-side or front to back at the vehicle belt path.
Serious injury or death may occur. Move the child
restraint to another seating location, or try to tighten
the vehicle belt again.
WARNING
The vehicle belt
E
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 inch) side-
to-side or front to back at the vehicle belt path, the vehicle
belt is not tight enough, and you need to try again.
Push down on
the bottom of the
seat using your
full weight.
Tip!
Tip!
E
buckle
storage
• Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle 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 on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
• Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces. The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
or injury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
• Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
it is securely 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 the base,
arrow MUST be level with the
ground.
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A
buckle
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•Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle 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
restrainton beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
•Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces.The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
orinjury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
•Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
itis securely 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)
fora free replacement.
Whenused without the base,
arrowMUST be levelwith the
ground.
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buckle
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•Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle 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
restrainton beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
•Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces.The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
orinjury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
•Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
itis securely 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)
fora free replacement.
Whenused without the base,
arrowMUSTbe level with the
ground.
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Canadian Models ONLYU.S. Models ONLY
Position 3 Position 1
Squeeze both handle releases
C
and move the handle
to the travel position: Position 3 (U.S. models ONLY) or
Position 1 (Canadian models ONLY) until it locks in place.

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If the level line Ais not level with the ground, use a
tightly rolled towel or small blanket Fbeneath the front
edge of the child restraint to provide enough recline for
an infant’s head to lie back comfortably.
IMPORTANT: Infants 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 increase the child’s risk of
serious injury or death.
Locking Clip
installed properly
13 mm
(0.5 in.)
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to identify which
vehicle belt system is in your vehicle. 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.
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.
buckle
storage
•Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle 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
restrainton beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
•Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces.The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
orinjury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
•Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
itis securely 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)
fora free replacement.
Whenused without the base,
arrowMUST be levelwith the
ground.
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buckle
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• Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle 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 on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
• Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces. The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
or injury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
• Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
it is securely 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.
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arrow MUST be level with the
ground.
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5
A
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.
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 over
the child’s shoulders.
Insert the buckle tongues into
the buckle. Pull up on the
harness straps to ensure the
buckle tongues are engaged.
Securing the Child in the Carrier
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. 42).
The waist straps should ALWAYS be as close as possible to,
but NEVER under, the child’s legs. Adjust the waist straps if
necessary (p. 44).
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