Evenflo Serenade User manual

Child Requirements
Weight: 5 – 35 lbs (2.3 – 15.8 kg)
Height: 19 – 32 inches (48 – 81 cm)
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Serenade™
Rear-facing
Child Restraint System
OWNER’S MANUAL
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
WARNING

• IMPORTANT •
More children are killed every year as passengers
in car crashes than by any other type of injury. To
reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, read this
owner’s manual and 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
This child restraint meets all the requirements of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. No child
restraint can guarantee absolute protection from
injury in every crash.
This child restraint is designed for use ONLY in the
rear-facing position by children who weigh between
5 and 35 lbs (2.3 kg and 15.8 kg) and whose height
is between 19 and 32 inches (48 to 81 cm).
NEVER use this child restraint in a
forward-facing position.
• Weight: 5 – 35 lbs (2.3 – 15.8 kg)
• Height: 19 – 32 inches (48 – 81 cm)
Rear-facing ONLY
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Symbol Legend
Air bag Symbol – Alerts you to important
information about air bag safety.
SureLatch™/LATCH Symbol – Alerts you
to important information about LATCH
safety.
Warnings ............................................................................... 2
Safe Practices ......................................................................... 7
Recall Information .................................................................. 8
Airplane Usage....................................................................... 8
Latch Information .................................................................. 8
Care and Cleaning ................................................................. 9
Storing Your Instructions......................................................... 9
Visual Glossary..................................................................... 10
Using the Serenade™ Handle ............................................... 12
Proper Installation WITH the Convenience Base.................... 14
• Installation Checklist........................................................ 15
• Installing the Convenience Base with SureLatch™ ............ 16
• Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt .. 22
• Releasing the Carrier from the Convenience Base.............. 28
Proper Installation WITHOUT the Convenience Base............. 30
• Installation Checklist....................................................... 31
• Installing the Carrier Without the Convenience Base........ 32
Securing the Child in the Carrier ........................................... 35
Removing the Child from the Carrier..................................... 38
Changing the Crotch Strap Position...................................... 39
Removing SureLatch™ Connectors........................................ 40
Installing the Locking Clip..................................................... 41
Using as an Infant Carrier .................................................... 43
Installing the Canopy ........................................................... 45
Installing the Accessories ...................................................... 46
Replacement Parts................................................................ 48
Limited Warranty ................................................................. 49

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. Air bags may cause
serious injury or death to children 12 and under.
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.
General Warnings
• Failure to follow installation instructions can result in
your child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sud-
den 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.
• 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.
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 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 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.
WARNING WARNING
32
NO coloque el asiento infantil orientado
hacia atrás en el asiento delantero con
bolsa de aire.
Puede causar MUERTE o LESIONES
GRAVES. El asiento trasero es el lugar más
seguro para los niños de 12 años de edad y

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Location Warnings – cont.
• Some child restraints do not fit all vehicles or all
seating locations. There are thousands of com-
binations 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 re-
straint. Consult vehicle owner’s manual, try a different
seating location or call Evenflo at 1-800-233-5921.
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.
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 use this child restraint rear-facing 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 ELR’s.
• 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.
WARNING WARNING
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
1 inch (25 mm) forward or side-to-side at the seat belt
path. Serious injury or death may occur. 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 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.
• 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 or
death may occur.
LATCH Warnings
• This LATCH system 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 lower
LATCH anchor points.
• NEVER attach two SureLatch™(LATCH) connectors to
one vehicle lower anchor point.
• NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the
LATCH system. Using both together can cause slack in
a sudden stop or crash.
• When not in use, the SureLatch™(LATCH) con-
nectors should be securely stored in the storage area
located in the convenience base (see page 40). Keep
out of reach of children.

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WARNING
LATCH Warnings – cont.
• ALWAYS be sure that the SureLatch™(LATCH)
connectors are fully engaged onto the LATCH anchor
points by pulling hard on the LATCH harness. If they
are not totally engaged, the LATCH system will not
secure your child restraint. Serious injury or death
may result.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
1 inch (25 mm) forward or side-to-side 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.
Usage Warnings
• 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 the “car” or “stand”
position (p. 12) when using this child restraint in
a vehicle.
• When using the restraint in the “stand” position (p. 12),
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 leave the child in this child restraint when
the harness straps are loose or undone. A child may
strangle when straps are loose or undone.
• NEVER place this child restraint near the edges of
counter tops, tables, shopping cart, or other high
surfaces. The child’s movements can cause the child
restraint to slide and fall.
• The full-coverage canopy is not intended to provide
UV protection.
Additional Warnings
• 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 the “carry”
position before lifting the child restraint (p. 12).
• 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.
WARNING
• 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. 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 handle in the car or stand position before
removing infant from carrier.
• 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. Secure sharp or
heavy items in the trunk or cargo area.
• DO NOT dress the child in blanket sleepers or other
clothing that would prevent the crotch strap from fit-
ting snugly up against the child.
• In hot, sunny weather cover the child restraint with a
light colored blanket when you leave the vehicle. Always
check the child restraint and buckle for hot surfaces
before putting child into the restraint.
• In cold weather a child may need an extra blanket for
warmth. Secure the child in the child restraint before
covering both the child and the restraint with a blanket.
Safe Practices

After thoroughly reading and
following these instructions,
store them in the slots provided
on the back of the child
restraint, as shown.
For future reference, record the model number of your
child restraint and the date of manufacture below.
This information can be found on the back of your child
carrier.
Model Number:
Date of Manufacture:
This restraint meets FAA Inversion
requirements for airplane
use. Airplane installation is
the same as vehicle
installation.
Turn the top of the airplane
seat belt buckle away from the
restraint for easy release and removal.
Airplane Usage
Check with
your airline before
departure to make sure
this restraint meets their
requirements.
Tip!
Tip!
Recall Information
• Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.
You must register this restraint to be reached in
a recall. Send your name, 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
https://plweb.evenflo.com/productreg.aspx
• 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
“LATCH” (Lower Anchorage and Tether for Child
Restraints) 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 LATCH anchors. Refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual for the locations of LATCH
anchors. Note: Your vehicle owner’s manual may refer
to this system as ”ISOFIX.”
LATCH Information
• To clean pad, slide the elastic hooks on the seat pad
off of the seat shell.
• Cloth pad, canopy and head support may be
machine washed separately in cold water, delicate
cycle, tumble dry 10 – 15 minutes, low heat.
• Wipe straps, buckles 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
Storing Your Instructions
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4
A I R B A G
20
30
10
Front Seat Lap
and Shoulder Belts
Front Seat
Belt 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.
Visual Glossary
Crotch Strap
Anchor
Carrier Release
Handle
Handle
Release Handle
Release
Instruction
Storage Location
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Consult your vehicle
owner’s manual to determine
proper placement of child restraint
in your vehicle and familiarize
yourself with your vehicle’s
components.
imporTanT
imporTanT
Handle
Release
Handle
Chest Clip
Canopy
Harness
Adjustment Tabs
Buckle
Release Harness
Adjuster Strap
Handle
Release
Harness
Release Button
Back Seat
Belt Buckles
Center Lap
Belt
Back Seat
Retractor
Seat Crease
Lap/Shoulder
Belt
Fold-down Armrest
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.
Rear
Headrests
LATCH
Anchors
IMPORTANT: If your vehicle has side air bags, please refer to the
warnings on page 2.
Buckle Tongue
Visual Glossary
NO coloque el asiento infantil orientado
hacia atrás en el asiento delantero con
bolsa de aire.
Puede causar MUERTE o LESIONES
GRAVES. El asiento trasero es el lugar más
seguro para los niños de 12 años de edad y
Carrier Front View
Carrier Back View
Convenience Base
Level Indicators
LATCH Harness
Level
Adjustment Foot
Level
Adjustment
Button
Locking Clip
SureLatch™ Connector

IMPORTANT: Always secure the child in the carrier.
Refer to “Securing your Child in the Carrier” on page 35.
Stand Position
Place the handle in this
position when you set
the carrier on the floor.
Can also be used in a car
for additional clearance.
Car Position
Place the handle in
this position after
the carrier has been
securely fastened to
the vehicle seat.
Carry Position
Place the handle in this
position when you want
to carry your child in the
carrier.
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Using the Serenade Handle
To change handle positions, squeeze both red
handle releases and rotate the handle to the desired
position. When the handle is locked into position,
the lock indicator will be green.
Convenience Position*
Car Position
Stand Position
Handle
Releases
Lock Indicator
Carry Position*
*Do not use the “Carry” and “Convenience” positions
while traveling in a vehicle.
Using the Serenade Handle
Convenience Position
NEVER use this position
to carry your child in the
carrier. NEVER use this
position in the vehicle.

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1. Secure convenience base to the
vehicle seat.
aConvenience base is securely installed with
SureLatch™ system (shown) (p. 16).
OR
aConvenience base is securely installed with
vehicle seat belt (p. 22).
IMPORTANT: A properly secured convenience base
does NOT move more than 1 inch (25 mm) from
side-to-side or from front-to-back at the LATCH
harness/vehicle belt path.
aLocking clip is installed, if necessary (p. 41).
aConvenience base is adjusted so that level
indicator is completely between the two
marks (pp. 17 and 21).
aIf necessary, a towel/small blanket is rolled up
and placed beneath the front edge of the base
for additional leveling (pp. 21 and 26).
2. Secure child to the carrier. Refer to p. 35.
aRed harness tabs MUST be at, or below,
shoulder level (p. 35).
aBoth buckle tongues are fastened (p. 36).
aChest clip is connected and positioned at
armpit level (p. 36).
aHarness straps are snug against the child with
no more than two finger-widths between your
child and straps (p. 37).
aCrotch strap is snug against the child but NOT
under the child’s bottom (p. 39).
3. Check your work.
aThe convenience base does NOT move more
than 1 inch (25 mm) from side-to-side or from
front-to-back at the LATCH harness/vehicle
belt path.
aThe level indicator MUST be completely
between the two marks (pp. 17 and 21).
Installation Checklist
To make installation easier, watch the installation
video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com.
Tip!
Tip!
Proper Installation
WITH the
Convenience Base
Child Requirements
Weight: 5 – 35 lbs (2.3 – 15.8 kg)
Height: Top of head must be at least 1 inch (25 mm)
below the top of the child restraint seat back.
LATCH Harness/Vehicle Belt Path
Installation Checklist – WITH the Convenience Base
At least 1 inch
(25 mm)
Red harness tabs at, or
below, the shoulder.

C
D
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Installing the Convenience Base
with SureLatch™
WARNING
1
A
Before you begin, make sure the vehicle
is on level ground.
The level indicator MUST sit completely between the
two marks B, though it is not necessary for it to be
perfectly centered between them.
• This LATCH system 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 lower
LATCH anchor points.
• NEVER attach two SureLatch™(LATCH) connectors to
one vehicle lower anchor point.
• NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the
LATCH system. Using both together can cause slack in
a sudden stop or crash.
• When not in use, the SureLatch™(LATCH) connectors
should be securely stored in the storage area located in
the convenience base (see page 40). Keep out of reach
of children.
• ALWAYS be sure that the SureLatch™(LATCH) connec-
tors are fully engaged onto the LATCH anchor points
by pulling hard on the LATCH harness. If they are not
totally engaged, the LATCH system will not secure your
child restraint. Serious injury or death may result.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
1 inch (25 mm) forward or side-to-side 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.
BB
Level Indicator
Place the convenience base Aon the vehicle seat
and check the level indicator.
If necessary, adjust the
level of the base by
pressing adjustment
button Cand lowering
the adjustment foot D.
The adjustment foot has
multiple levels.
The convenience base is level only when the
level indicator is completely visible between
the two marks in the window.
Tip!
Tip!

Disconnect both SureLatch™ connectors Efrom
their storage locations, and push them onto each
seat anchor F, as shown.
IMPORTANT: Make sure both
SureLatch™ connectors are
facing upward and the straps
are not twisted.
E
F
2
Lowering the adjustment foot can also improve
the ability to get the base tight in many
vehicles. Make sure that the level indicators
are completely between the two marks.
Tip!
Tip!
Strap
1918
3
To properly secure the convenience base, it MUST NOT
move more than 1 inch (25 mm) from side-to-side or
from front-to-back at the vehicle seat belt path.
If you can not tightly secure the convenience base, try
again or move it to another location.
WARNING
Push downward
on the base A,
as shown, to set
it in place.
A
Note: In some vehicles, you
may need to prop up the
connector E while pushing
downward on the seat to
secure it tightly. Repeat for
other connector.
E

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4
Once the convenience
base Ais properly
secured, set the car-
rier Ginto it and press
downward on the front
and back to lock it into
place.
The carrier MUST be
locked firmly into the
convenience base.
Check by lifting up on
the carrier handle.
5
Move the handle Hto the “car” position by squeez-
ing both handle releases Iand rotating the handle
until it locks into place behind the carrier.
Ensure there is at least 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) of space
between any part of the carrier and the vehicle seat
that is closest to the child’s head.
I
G
A
H
6
You may need to rotate the handle further
down to the “stand” position to provide
enough room.
Tip!
Tip!
J
The level indicator MUST
sit completely between
the two marks B,
though it is not neces-
sary for it to be perfectly
centered between them.
BB
Level Indicator
If you have fully adjusted the convenience base and
the level indicator is still not level, use a tightly rolled
towel or small blanket Jbeneath 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.

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Installing the Convenience Base
with the Vehicle Seat Belt
WARNING
• The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the con-
venience base. Check by lifting up on the carrier.
• NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing
position.
• DO NOT use this child restraint rear-facing 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 ELR’s.
1
C
D
A
Before you begin, make sure the vehicle
is on level ground.
The level indicator MUST sit completely between the
two marks B, though it is not necessary for it to be
perfectly centered between them.
BB
Level Indicator
Place the convenience base Aon the vehicle seat
and check the level indicator.
If necessary, adjust the
level of the base by
pressing adjustment
button Cand lowering
the adjustment foot D.
The adjustment foot has
multiple levels.
The convenience base is level only when the
level indicator is completely visible between
the two marks in the window.
Tip!
Tip!
Lap/shoulder seat belt
combination that has a
buckle tongue that slides
freely along the belt
without locking into place
and is equipped with
an emergency locking
retractor (ELR).
Locking
Clip
2
Check your vehicle seat belt type.
If you have this type of seat
belt (below) in your vehicle,
you MUST install the carrier
using the locking clip (p. 41).
Some ELR vehicle belts can be switched so that they
lock when tightened.
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual before
installing the locking clip.

E
Secure the convenience
base Ato your vehicle
seat by routing the
vehicle seat belt through
the openings E, as shown.
3
A
Note: In vehicles with a lap
and shoulder belt, a free
sliding buckle tongue, you
must install with the locking
LAP BELT LAP AND
SHOULDER BELT
➚
Pull the lap belt adjuster or
shoulder belt Ftightly to
remove all slack from the
lap portion
of the belt G, at the same
time push down on the
convenience base using
your full weight. Check to
be sure the base is secured
in the vehicle seat.
G
F
4
Make sure the lap belt
is tight. Grab the base at
the areas Hnear the top
of the base.
If you can move the base
more than 1 inch (25 mm)
forward or side-to-side,
the lap belt is not tight
E
I
5
H
H
IMPORTANT
Route the lap belt adjuster
through the openings E,
on the sides of the base, so
it does not interfere with the
metal carrier retainers I
when attaching the carrier.
enough. You will need to try again, or find another
location for your convenience base.
Set the carrier Jinto
the convenience
base A, and press
down on the front and
back to lock it into
place.
The carrier MUST be
locked firmly into the
convenience base.
Check by lifting up on
the carrier handle.
6
J
A
clip, unless your vehicle owner’s manual states
otherwise. Refer to “Installing the Locking Clip” on
page 41. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual to deter-
mine which type of belt retractor is in the vehicle.
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K
The level indicator MUST
sit completely between
the two marks B,
though it is not neces-
sary for it to be perfectly
centered between them.
BB
Level Indicator
If you have fully adjusted the convenience base and
the level indicator is still not level, use a tightly rolled
towel or small blanket Kbeneath 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.
7
Move the handle Lto the “car” position by squeez-
ing both handle releases Mand rotating the handle
until it locks into place behind the carrier.
Ensure there is at least 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) of
space between any part of the carrier and the vehicle
seat that is closest to the child’s head.
M
L
8
You may need to rotate the handle further
down to the “stand” position to provide
enough room.
Tip!
Tip!

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Move the handle Ato the “carry” position 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 and remove from convenience base D.
Releasing the Carrier from the
Convenience Base
B
A
C
D
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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 1 inch (25 mm)
below the top of the child restraint seat back.
2. Secure child to the carrier. Refer to p. 35.
a Red harness tabs MUST be at, or below,
shoulder level (p. 35) .
a Both buckle tongues are fastened (p. 36).
a Chest clip is connected and positioned at
armpit level (p. 36).
a Harness straps are snug against the child with
no more than two finger-widths between your
child and straps (p. 37).
a Crotch strap is snug against the child, but NOT
under the child’s bottom (p. 39).
3. Secure child restraint to the vehicle
seat.
a Carrier is securely installed with vehicle seat
belt (p. 32).
a The shoulder strap portion of the seat belt is
lying across the vehicle seat back, (p. 33).
a Locking clip is installed, if necessary (p. 41).
a The level line is level with ground (p. 32).
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. 34) .
4. Check your work.
a To properly protect your child, the carrier MUST
NOT move more than 1 inch (25 mm) from
side-to-side or from front-to-back at the
vehicle belt path.
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Proper Installation
WITHOUT
the Convenience Base
Child Requirements
Weight: 5 – 35 lbs (2.3 – 15.8 kg)
Height: Top of head must be at least 1 inch (25 mm)
below the top of the child restraint seat back.
Installation Checklist – WITHOUT the Convenience Base
At least 1 inch
(25 mm)
Red harness tabs at, or
below, the shoulder.
To make installation easier, watch the installation
video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com.
Tip!
Tip!
Installation Checklist

After securing the infant, place the carrier into your
vehicle. Adjust the carrier 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.
Rotate the handle to the “car” position by squeezing
both handle triggers B.
2
Installing the Carrier Without
the Convenience Base
1
B
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“Car” Position “Stand” Position
B
A
Route ONLY the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt
through the 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.
4
C
LAP BELT LAP AND SHOULDER BELT
D
Lap/shoulder seat belt
combination that has a
buckle tongue that slides
freely along the belt
without locking into place
and is equipped with
an emergency locking
retractor (ELR).
Locking
Clip
3
Check your vehicle seat belt type.
If you have this type of seat
belt (below) in your vehicle,
you MUST install the carrier
using the locking clip (p. 41).
You may need to rotate the handle further
down to the “stand” position to provide
enough room.
Tip!
Tip!
Some ELR vehicle belts can be switched so that they
lock when tightened.
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual before
installing the locking clip.

5
• NEVER use this carrier in the forward-facing
position.
• DO NOT use this carrier if it moves more than 1 in.
(25 mm) forward or side-to-side at the belt path.
Serious injury or death may occur. Move the carrier
to another seating location, or try to tighten the seat
belt again.
WARNING
The seat belt Emust be as tight as possible. Put your
full weight into the seat as you tighten the seat belt.
If you can move the carrier more than 1 inch
(25 mm) forward or side-to-side at the belt path,
the seat belt is not tight enough, and you need to
try again.
Push down on
the bottom of the
carrier using your
full weight.
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E
➚
6
F
If the level line Ais not
parallel to the vehicle
floor, use a tightly rolled
towel or small blanket F
beneath the front edge
of the carrier to provide
enough recline for an
infant’s head to lie back
comfortably.
A
Press the harness release
button A on the front
of the carrier, then pull
upward on the harness
straps B .
Securing the Child in the Carrier
1
A
B
Grasping both red
harness tabs C, slide
downward until the
harness straps are at,
or below, the child’s
shoulders.
Set the child in the child
restraint and place each
harness strap Bover
the child’s shoulders.
IMPORTANT: The baby’s
back and bottom should
be flat against the carrier.
If there is a gap, the baby
will not be comfortable.
2
3
BB
C
C
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Pull the harness adjuster
strap Eto tighten the
harness.
Note: Make sure the harness
straps are snug against the
child with no more than
two finger-widths between
your child and straps.
E
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5
Snap the two halves
of the chest clip F
together, as shown, and
slide to armpit level.
6
F
Insert both buckle
tongues into the
buckle D.
Note: Pull up on the
harness straps to check
that the buckle tongues
are fastened securely.
4
D
IMPORTANT: A snug strap should not allow any slack.
It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does
not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body
into an unnatural position.
Check the harness straps near the shoulders for slack
and adjust as needed.
IMPORTANT: The buckle strap should be snug against
the baby’s crotch, but never under the baby’s bottom.
Adjust the crotch strap if necessary (p. 39).
To make sure the straps are snug, remove
any slack beneath the buckle tongues
before pulling the adjuster strap.
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