Embrace 5

Rear-facing
Child Restraint System
OWNERS MANUAL

Child Requirements

Weight: 5 22 lbs (2.3 10 kg)

Height: 19 29 inches (48 74 cm)

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, read
this owners manual prior to installing and using this child
restraint.
NEVER use the Embrace carrier alone in the vehicle
without the convenience base.
The base must always be used with the carrier in
the vehicle to properly restrain your child.
Evenflo Company, Inc. 2006
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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
owners manual and your vehicle owners 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 childs
survival in most crashes.

Table of Contents
Warnings...........................................................................1
Safe Practices....................................................................4
Recall Information............................................................5
Airplane Usage..................................................................5
Know Your Vehicle............................................................6
Know Your Child Restraint ..............................................6
Know Your Carrier Base....................................................8
Using the Handle..............................................................9
Using the Locking Clip....................................................10
Changing the Harness Position......................................12
Changing the Crotch Strap Position..............................15
Securing Your Child in the Carrier.................................15
Removing Your Child From the Harness Straps.............17
Checklist for a Properly Secured Child...........................17
Installing and Using the Base with the Seat Belt ..........18
Releasing the Carrier from the Base.............................. 21
Installing the Base with the LATCH System...................22
Removing the LATCH System.........................................24
Checklist for Properly Installed Child Restraint.............25
Using as an Infant Carrier...............................................26
Installing the Canopy......................................................28
Installing the Accessories................................................28
Using the Side Pocket.....................................................29
Care and Cleaning..........................................................30
Storing Your Instructions................................................30
Replacement Parts..........................................................31
Limited Warranty............................................................32

IMPORTANT

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 22 lbs (2.3 kg and 10 kg) and whose height is
between 19 and 29 inches (48 to 74 cm).
NEVER use this chile restraint in the forward-facing
position.

Rear-facing ONLY
Weight: 5 22 lbs (2.3 10 kg)
Height: 19 29 inches (48 74 cm)

WARNING
Failure to follow installation instructions can result in your
child striking the vehicles interior during a sudden stop or
crash. Serious injury or death may result. These instructions
and the instructions in your vehicle owners manual must be
followed carefully. If there is a conflict between the two, the
vehicle owners manual regarding child restraint installation
must be followed.
Carrier and Base
NEVER use the Embrace carrier alone in the vehicle without the convenience base.
The base must always be used with the carrier in the
vehicle to properly restrain your child.
Serious injury or death could result if the carrier alone is
used in the vehicle.
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.
Air Bag Warnings
DO NOT use this restraint in any vehicle position
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
owners manual for child restraint installation.
Location Warnings
According to accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front
seating positions. Generally, the center rear is safest and
should be used if available. Children under 13 should ride
in the back seat of the vehicle.
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WARNING
NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing
position. Serious injury or death can occur.
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 childs 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 many 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 can not be properly installed,
DO NOT use the child restraint. Consult vehicle owners
manual, try a different seating location or call Evenflo at
1-800-233-5921.
Seat Belt Warnings
DO NOT use the carrier base in a vehicle with doormounted seat belts.
DO NOT use the carrier base in a seating position that has
seat belts that automatically move along the frame of the
vehicle when the door is opened. These seat belts will not
hold a child restraint properly.
Use only with vehicle seat belts that can be pulled tight
and stay locked.
DO NOT use the carrier base 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 carrier
base to another seating location.
If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened correctly, the child restraint system may not protect your
child in a crash.
Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belt when not used
with a child restraint system, or the vehicle seat belt will
not properly restrain an adult or child. Serious injury could
occur.
When using with LAP BELTS ONLY: DO NOT use this child
restraint system in a vehicle equipped with lap belts that
only lock during a sudden stop or crash (emergency locking
retractors). You must use a seating position with a locking
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WARNING
lap belt. Check your vehicle owners manual to see if you
have emergency locking retractors.
Be sure that the release button of the vehicle seat belt does
not contact a side or edge of the carrier base. This could
cause the vehicle seat belt to accidently release. If your particular seat belt allows the buckle to fall into a questionable
location, turn the buckle upside down so the push button
faces away from the child restraint or use another seating
position.
LATCH Warnings
ONLY use for securing carrier base to lower LATCH anchor
points.
ALWAYS read and follow exactly the instructions which
accompany your vehicle and child restraint system.
NEVER attach two hooks to one vehicle lower anchor
point.
DO NOT use the vehicle seat belts to install the carrier
base when using the LATCH system.
This LATCH system is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may
result from misuse.
When not in use, the LATCH harness and hook should be
securely stored in the storage area located in the carrier
base (see page 24). Keep out of reach of children.
DO NOT use the carrier base if it moves more than
1 inch (25 mm) forward or side-to-side at the LATCH
harness path. Serious injury or death may occur. Move the
carrier base to another seating location.
ALWAYS be sure that the LATCH hook is fully engaged
onto the LATCH anchor point by pulling hard on the
LATCH harness. If it is not totally engaged, the LATCH
system will not secure your carrier base. Serious injury or
death may result.
Usage Warnings
DO NOT loosen the vehicle seat belt to provide more leg
room as this will prevent the child restraint from protecting your infant.
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.
ALWAYS check the restraint and buckle for hot surfaces
before putting a child into the restraint. Your child could
be burned.
Fold-down armrests could pose a hazard to a rear-facing
child in certain types of collisions. Consult your vehicle
owners manual before installing any rear-facing child
restraint in front of a fold-down armrest.
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WARNING
NEVER place the handle in the upright position when
using this child restraint in a vehicle.
When using the restraint in the Stand Position ONLY, use
on level surface and NEVER prop the restraint up with any
object.
In cold weather, DO NOT dress the child in bulky clothing like snowsuits if the child is riding in a child restraint.
Bulky coats/snowsuits make it difficult to properly tighten
the harness to the child, which may allow the child to be
ejected from the restraint during a crash.
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, or other high surfaces. The childs movements
can cause the child restraint to slide and fall.
NEVER leave child unattended.
Additional Warnings
DO NOT use this child restraint if it is broken, damaged or
missing parts.
DO NOT use this child restraint if it has been involved in
an accident. 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 the carry position before lifting the child restraint.
This child restraint must be securely belted to the vehicle
at all times. An unsecured child restraint may injure someone if a crash occurs.

Safe Practices
Everyone rides buckled up or the vehicle does not
go. Make no exceptions for adults or children. If someone unbuckles, stop the vehicle. Being firm and consistent
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 babys 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.
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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.
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 and cover
both the child and the restraint with a blanket.

Airplane Usage
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.

Tip
ip!!

Check with
your airline before departure to make sure this
restraint meets
their requirements.

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 restraints model number,
and manufacturing date to Evenflo Company, Inc., 1801
Commerce Dr., Piqua, OH 45356 or call 1-800-2335921. You may also register on-line at:
https://plweb.evenflo.com/productreg.aspx
For recall information call the U.S. Governments Vehicle
Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153),
or go to:
http://www.NHTSA.gov

For future reference, record the model number

of your child restraint AND the date of
manufacture below.

Model Number:
Date of Manufacture:
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Know Your Vehicle

Your vehicle components may be significantly different than
pictured. Consult your vehicle owners manual to help you
identify your vehicle components.
Front Seat Lap
and Shoulder Belts

Fold-down Armrest
Consult your vehicle owners manual.
Rear
Headrests

Air Bag
Do not place your child
restraint by any air bags.
Consult your vehicle
owners manual for air
bag locations.

Front Headrests

Back Seat
Belt Buckles

10

4
30
20

12
0

Center Lap
Belt
Back Seat
Retractor

Lap/Shoulder
Belt

IR

Important

Consult your vehicle

owners manual to determine
proper placement of child
restraint in your vehicle and
familiarize yourself with your
vehicles components.
Front Seat Retractor

LATCH
Anchors
Seat Crease

Know Your Child Restraint

Front View

Back View
Canopy

Handle

Harness
Adjusters

Carrier Release
Handle

Harness Slots
Chest Clip
Instruction
Storage Area
(behind seat pad)

Seat Pad

Harness Straps
Buckle
Release

Carrier

Harness Slots
Handle
Release

Handle
Release

Harness
Anchors
Locking Clip
(here or on
carrier base)

Crotch Strap
Anchor

Carrier Base

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Know Your Carrier Base

Using the Handle

There are Three Positions for the Handle

Locking Clip
(here or on bottom of carrier)
LATCH
Harness

A
Level
Adjustment
Indicator

2
To use, squeeze both
handle releases and rotate
the handle to the desired
position.
When the lock indicator
A is green, the handle is
safely locked into position.

Angle Indicator

NOTE: You MUST squeeze both handle releases before

moving the handle to another position or you may damage
the child restraint.

Vehicle Seat Belt/LATCH

Harness Path

1 Carry Position
Level
Adjustment

Important

Consult your vehicle

owners manual to determine
proper placement of child
restraint in your vehicle and
familiarize yourself with your
vehicles components.

2 Car Position

3 Stand Position

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Using the Locking Clip

Use the locking clip with lap/shoulder vehicle seat belts that
have a free sliding buckle tongue or with shoulder belts
that slip through the buckle tongue and loosen when the
child restraint is checked for tightness. See pages 18 21 to
complete installation of this carrier and its base.

Remove the locking clip A from either the slot on the bottom of your carrier or in your carrier base (see pages 7-8).

No more than
1/2 (13 mm)

Hold the combination lap/shoulder belts together just

behind the free sliding buckle tongue E and unbuckle the
seat belt.

B
Thread both straps of the seat belt into the locking clip, and
slide into place.
Thread the seat belt through the base openings for the
vehicle belt path B, and buckle the seat belt.

Tip
ip!!

Push down
on the base using
your foot or
knee.

Pull the shoulder belt C tightly to remove all slack from the
lap portion D of the belt.

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Re-buckle the seat belt F, and re-check for tightness.

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Properly Installed Locking Clip

Shoulder Belt

Locking
Buckle Tongue
Seat Belt Buckle

WARNING

DO NOT use this carrier base if it moves more than 1 inch

(25 mm) forward or side-to-side at the belt path. Serious
injury or death may occur. Move the carrier base to another seating location, or try to tighten the seat belt again.

Pull the harness strap and anchor to the front of the seat
shell. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side.

Tip
ip!!

Its easiest
to do this step
when you place the
carrier in
your lap.

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.
Re-buckle the seat belt, make certain the carrier base is secure, and that all belts are tight. This carrier base should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm) forward or side-to-side at
the belt path. Move the carrier base to another seating location, or try to tighten the seat belt again.

Changing the Harness Position

As your child grows, you will need to change the harness
strap position so that the harness straps are routed through
the slots closest to the childs shoulders. The shoulder harness straps should ALWAYS be as close as possible to, but
NEVER above the childs shoulders.

Push the harness

anchor A located
on the bottom of
the carrier through
the slot to the
front of the seat
shell. Repeat this
procedure on both
sides.

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Pull the harness strap from the back of the carrier while
pushing the chest clip, buckle tongue, harness anchor and
harness strap through to the back.

Tip
ip!!

When
pushing the
harness assembly
through a slot, lead
with the harness
anchor, then buckle
tongue, with the
chest clip going
through last.

Choose the appropriate slots for the new harness position.

Push the harness anchor, buckle tongue, and harness strap
and chest clip through to the front of the carrier.
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Changing the Crotch Strap Position

1
Remove the crotch
strap anchor A from
the clips on the bottom
of the carrier, and push
the anchor up through
the slot to the top of
the seat.

Pull the harness anchor, harness strap, buckle tongue, and

chest clip to the front of the carrier.

Insert the crotch strap

anchor into the slot
that is the closest to
the child AND the
most comfortable B
for the child. Snap the
crotch strap anchor
back into the clips on
the bottom of the seat
shell.

B
Push the harness anchor through the pad to the bottom of
the carrier.

Securing Your Child in the

Carrier

Pull the harness anchor through the bottom of the carrier,

and clip into place. Repeat on the opposite side.

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Place the baby into the carrier. Babys bottom and back
should be flat against the seat. If there is a gap, baby will
not be comfortable.

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Removing Child from Harness

Slide each harness strap over Insert the buckle tongues into
the buckle. Pull up on the
the childs shoulders.
harness strap to ensure the
buckle tongues are engaged.

To unfasten the chest clip,

squeeze the tabs B together
and pull the clip apart.

Press the red buckle release

A, and remove the buckle

2
C

To loosen the harness

straps, squeeze the harness adjusters C while
pulling on the straps D
from the front of the
seat.

The harness straps must be

snug against the child. A
snug strap should not allow
any slack. It lies in a relatively
Align the two sides of the
straight line without sagging.
chest clip A and snap them It does not press on the childs
together. The chest clip must flesh or push the childs body
be positioned at armpit level. into an unnatural position.
Check the harness straps near
the shoulders for slack and
adjust as needed.

Checklist for a Properly Secured Child

5
6
7

2
3
4

1 Childs head MUST

be at least 1 inch
(25mm) below the
top of the carrier.

2 Harness straps MUST

start as close as
possible, but never
above, the childs
shoulders.

3 The harness MUST be on the childs shoulders and snug

B
Tighten the harnesses by pulling on the harness straps B
from the back of the harness adjusters.

with no more than two finger-widths of space between

the child and the harness strap.

4 Chest clip is securely fastened and at armpit level.

5 Buckle tongues are fully engaged.
6 Back and bottom of baby should rest flat against the
seat shell.

7 Crotch strap fits easily between babys legs.

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Installing and Using the

Base with the Seat Belt

LAP AND
SHOULDER BELT

LAP BELT

WARNING

A
B

NOTE: In vehicles with a lap and shoulder belt, a free sliding buckle tongue, you must install with the locking clip,
unless your vehicle owners manual states otherwise. See
Using the Locking Clip on page 10. Refer to the vehicle
owners manual to determine which type of belt retractor
is in the vehicle.

Tip
ip!!

A green
filled window
means go.
Before you begin, be sure the
vehicle is on a level surface.
Place the base A on the vehicle
seat and check the level indicator
B. If the indicator is red, adjust
the level of the base by pressing
adjustment button C and lowering
the adjustment foot D. The adjustment
foot has multiple levels, as indicated in the window E.
The base is level when only green (no red) is showing in the
level indicator window B.

2
F

Secure the base to your

vehicle seat by routing the
vehicle seat belt through the
openings F on the sides of
the base.

Pull the shoulder belt G

tightly to remove all slack
from the lap portion of
the belt H, at the same
time push down on
the base using your full
weight. Check to be sure
the base is secured in the
vehicle seat.

WARNING

Make sure the lap belt is

tight. Grab the base at the
areas I, as shown. If you
can move the base more
than 1 inch (25 mm) forward or side-to-side the lap
belt is not tight enough.
You will need to try again, or find another location for your
carrier base.

IMPORTANT

Route any excess lap belt through the openings F, on the

sides of the base, so it does not interfere with the metal
carrier retainers J when attaching the carrier.
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Installing the Embrace Base with your Vehicle Seat Belt

The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base. Check

by lifting up on the carrier.
NEVER use the Embrace carrier alone in the vehicle
without the convenience base.
NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing
position.
The base must always be used with the carrier in the
vehicle to properly restrain your child.
Serious injury or death could result if the carrier alone is
used in the vehicle.

Tip
ip!!

Vehicle
must be on a
level surface.
Check the level indicator B again to make sure the base is
still level. If the base is not level, repeat steps 1 5.

Move the handle to the car position by squeezing both

handle releases L and 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 childs head. You may need to rotate the
handle further down to the stand position to provide
enough room.

Releasing the Carrier

from the Base

7
If you have fully adjusted the base and
it is still not level, use
a tightly rolled towel
or small blanket K
underneath the front
edge of the base.
You need to provide
enough recline for
an infants head to
lie back comfortably.

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B
C
Move the handle A to the carry position by squeezing in
on both handle releases B and rotating the handle until it
locks into place above the carrier.
Squeeze the carrier release handle C while lifting up the
carrier.
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Installing the Embrace Base with your Vehicle Seat Belt

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.

WARNING

The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base. Check

by lifting up on the carrier.
NEVER use the Embrace carrier alone in the vehicle without the convenience base.
The base must always be used with the carrier in the
vehicle to properly restrain your child.
Serious injury or death could result if the carrier alone is
used in the vehicle.
NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing position.
ONLY use for securing carrier base to lower LATCH
anchor points.
ALWAYS read and follow exactly the instructions which
accompany your vehicle and child restraint.
NEVER attach two hooks to one vehicle lower anchor
point.
DO NOT use the vehicle seat belts to install the carrier
base when using the LATCH system.
This LATCH system is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may
result from misuse.
When not in use, the LATCH harness and hook should be
securely stored in the storage area located in the carrier
base. Keep out of reach of children.
ALWAYS be sure that the LATCH hook is fully engaged
onto the LATCH anchor point by pulling hard on the
LATCH harness. If it is not totally engaged, the LATCH
system will not secure your carrier base. Serious injury or
death may result.
Know Your LATCH
Hook

Adjuster

Route LATCH harness and hook through LATCH harness

openings A.

C
B

Refer to your owners manual to locate the lower anchors

on your vehicle seat. Attach the right hook B to the right
anchor C, and the left hook to the left anchor. DOUBLE
CHECK that the hooks are fully engaged by pulling hard on
the LATCH harness.

Using your full weight,

push the child restraint
firmly into the vehicle seat,
while pulling up on the
strap to tighten.

WARNING

Make sure the LATCH harness is tight. Grab the base

at the areas D, as shown.
If you can move the base
more than 1 inch (25 mm)
forward or side-to-side the
harness is not tight enough.
You will need to try again, or find another location for your
carrier base.

IMPORTANT

Harness

Route any excess LATCH harness strap through the openings

A, on the sides of the base, so it does not interfere with
the metal carrier retainers E when attaching the carrier.
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Installing the Embrace Base using the LATCH System

LATCH is a new system for attaching the child restraint

system to your vehicle seat. It is to be used in place of your
vehicles seat belts, and can only be used in vehicles with
LATCH anchors. Your vehicle owners manual may
refer to this system as ISOFIX.

Installing the Base

with the LATCH System

Removing the LATCH System

Checklist for a Properly Installed Child Restraint

1
3
7

Tilt and slide the adjuster A to loosen.

Tilt and slide the adjuster A to loosen.

4
Press the
tab B on
the hook.
Press hook in
and twist to
release.

1 Carrier is locked firmly into the base.

2 Carrier and base always face toward the rear of the
vehicle.

D
C

3 Handle is locked in the car or stand position.

4 Level indicator is completely within the green.
5 Locking clip is installed with lap and shoulder belts if
required.

6 Make sure the vehicle seat belt is routed through the

belt path, or when using the LATCH harness, that it is

routed through the belt path.

7 Child restraint can not move more than 1 inch (25 mm)
from side-to-side at the belt path.

8 Any excess LATCH harness strap routed through the

harness openings in the base.

When the LATCH system is not in use, you MUST securely

store it in the area provided in the bottom of the base C.
Route the harness strap through the belt path D on top of
the base then attach the hooks to the slots located on each
side of the storage area beneath the base.
A loose LATCH harness and hook may injure your child.

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Using as an Infant Carrier

Secure the child in the carrier by following Securing your
Child in the Carrier on page 15.

Lock
Indicator

To use as a stand: Squeeze both handle releases and

rotate the handle completely back, as shown, until it locks
into place (the lock indicator will be green) and rests on a
level surface. To release the handle from the stand position, squeeze both handle releases and move the handle to
Carry or Car position.
To use as a carrier: Squeeze both
.handle releases and rotate the handle
to the Carry position making sure
the lock indicator is green. Carry at
your side, using the handle as shown.

WARNING
NEVER place this carrier near the edges of counter tops,
tables, or other high surfaces. The childs movements can
cause the carrier to slide and fall.
NEVER leave the child in this carrier when the harness
straps are loose or undone. A child may strangle when
straps are loose or undone.

NEVER place the carrier in any position in

a shopping cart. The
carrier may fall from
the cart and injury may
occur to your child.

DO NOT carry on your

hip.

Be sure that the handle

is firmly locked in the
carry position before
lifting the carrier. DO
NOT lift the restraint
while in the car
position. Injury to your
child could occur.

IMPORTANT:
The harness MUST be
securely buckled.

DO NOT use carrier

arm to support your
weight.

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Installing the Canopy

C
D

D
B
Insert front canopy end A into the outer canopy holder B.
Insert the back canopy end C into the inner canopy holder
D. Repeat on the other side. NOTE: Some models have one
set of canopy holders (A and B).

Place the optional Strap Covers

D over the harness straps for
your childs comfort.

3
F

Installing the Accessories

Not available on all models.

Place the optional Boot and

Blanket E over the child
restraint and your child.
Fasten the elastic loops F
on both sides of the boot
to the hooks on the child
restraint.

A
The optional Head Support
A, and Double Head Support
B, should lie flat against the
seat back, as shown. Be sure to
cut off the plastic attachment
between the head support and
the seat pad. Small parts may
be a choking hazard.
NOTE: Support the childs head. For about the first three
months, a babys head needs extra support. Use a small
rolled towel on each side of the babys head or the optional
Head Support.
The optional Body Pillow C is used to help support your
child by placing it in the restraint, as shown.

E
Using the Side Pocket
Not available on all models.

WARNING
A

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The side pocket A is only for

items that baby will need,
such as pacifiers. DO NOT
store any sharp or heavy
items in the side pocket.

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Care and Cleaning

Replacement Parts

To clean pad, slide the elastic loops of the seat pad off of
the seat shell. Remove the harness system. See Changing the Harness Position on page 12 to ensure proper
reinstallation of harness straps.
Cloth pad, canopy and head support may be machine
washed separately 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.

Not available on all models.

To order replacement parts you can order on-line at www.
evenflo.com or contact Evenflo at 1-800-233-5921.
When you contact us, please have the product model
number and date of manufacture (found on the back of the
child restraint).

1 Locking Clip 5 Head Support

Storing Your Instructions
After reading these instructions completely, STORE THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SEAT
BEHIND THE SEAT PAD.

2 Canopy

Double
Head Support

Seat pad

STORE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS
HERE

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3 Head Foam

7 Boot w/Blanket

4 Body Pillow

8 Harness Covers

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10 Harness System

Limited Warranty
For a period of 90 days from the original purchase of this
Product, Evenflo warrants to the original end user (Purchaser) this Product (including any accessories) against
defects in material or workmanship. Evenflos sole
obligation under this express limited warranty shall be,
at Evenflos option, to repair or replace any Product that
is determined to be defective by Evenflo and determined
to be covered by this warranty.
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is
the exclusive remedy of the Purchaser. Proof of purchase
in the form of a receipted invoice or bill of sale evidencing that the Product is within the warranty period must
be presented to obtain warranty service. This express
limited warranty is extended by Evenflo ONLY to the
original Purchaser of the Product and is not assignable
or transferable to subsequent purchasers or end users
of the Product. For warranty service, contact Evenflos
ParentLink Consumer Resource Center at (800) 2335921 or www.evenflo.com.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED. EVENFLO SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
FOR BREACH OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT, OR ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW. OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS LIMITED
WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, THERE ARE NO OTHER
WARRANTIES THAT ACCOMPANY THIS PRODUCT AND
ANY ORAL, WRITTEN OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

Answers. Advice. Affirmation.

www.evenflo.com
USA: 1-800-233-5921 8 AM - 5 PM EST
Mxico: 01-800-706-12-00

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Answers. Advice. Affirmation.

www.evenflo.com
USA: 1-800-233-5921 8 AM - 5 PM EST
Mxico: 01-800-706-12-00
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