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10 totalWhat are the weight and height requirements for using the Evenflo Safemax Infant Car Seat?
The Safemax is designed for rear-facing use only with children weighing 1.8 to 15.8 kg (4 to 35 lbs) and measuring 43 to 81 cm (17 to 32 inches) in height, with the top of the child's head at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the top of the car seat back. Once your child exceeds any of these size requirements, they must discontinue use of this child restraint. (Page 6)
How do I install the Safemax base using the LATCH system?
First, remove the LATCH straps from storage pockets and extend them to full length. Route the LATCH belt through belt path openings on both sides of the base, then push the connectors onto vehicle lower anchor points until they click. Pull the adjustment strap to remove slack while pushing the base tight against the seat, then close the Fit-loc belt tightener by pushing down with your thumbs until you see green in the indicator window. Check that the base does not move more than 2.5 cm (1 inch) side-to-side or front-to-back. (Pages 48-51)
What should I do before using a premature or low birth weight infant in this car seat?
Before using this restraint with a premature infant (born earlier than 37 weeks) or a newborn weighing less than 5 lbs, you must consult your doctor and have a hospital evaluation. The hospital staff should observe your infant in the properly positioned car seat for 90 to 120 minutes to check for breathing difficulties or heart rate problems. A caregiver should ride in the back seat to monitor the infant during travel, and the number and duration of trips should be minimized. (Pages 8-9)
How do I check if the car seat is at the correct recline angle?
When using the carrier with the base, check the recline indicator on the base to ensure it shows only green (for 20-35 lbs/9.1-15.9 kg) or only blue (for 4-20 lbs/1.8-9.1 kg), but never both colors showing at the same time. If the foot is in the lowest position and the indicator still shows mixed colors, place a tightly rolled towel under the foot end of the base to adjust the recline. Never place a towel under the child's head end. (Pages 70-71)
What is the SensorSafe technology and how does it work?
The SensorSafe system consists of a Chest Clip Transmitter and a Receiver Plug that work together to remind you that your baby is in the vehicle. When you arrive at your destination and turn off the ignition, the SensorSafe Receiver sounds gentle reminder tones alerting you that your child is still in the car. The system requires both components to be present and the Receiver to be installed in the vehicle's 16-pin OBDII port. You can download the SensorSafe Application from The App Store or Google Play to manage the device and set up family alerts. (Pages 97-105)
How do I position the crotch strap as my child grows?
As your child grows, you need to move the crotch strap to the slot closest to your child. The crotch strap should always be as close as possible to, but never under, the child's bottom. There are four positions: newborn position (for infants under 3.6 kg/8 lbs), rear slot, middle slot, and front slot. To reposition, loosen the harness straps, remove the crotch strap anchor from the bottom of the carrier, and insert it into the appropriate slot, making sure it lies flat. (Pages 76-79)
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Rear-facing* 1.8 to 15.8 kg (4 to 35 lbs) 43 to 81 cm (17 to 32 in.) *See page 6 for complete requirements.
2 3 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. U.S. Regulatory Notice This child restraint meets all the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Symbol Legend Airbag Symbol – Alerts you to important information about airbag safety. LATCH Symbol – Alerts you to important information about LATCH safety. Aircraft Symbol – Alerts you to important information about aircraft safety.
4 5 Table of Contents (TOC) Child Requirements������������������������������������������������6 Premature Infant Use����������������������������������������������8 Warnings��������������������������������������������������������������10 LATCH Warnings���������������������������������������������������22 Safe Practices��������������������������������������������������������28 For Recall Information for U.S. Customers�������������29 Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage��������������������������������31 Base Features��������������������������������������������������������32 Child Seat Features�����������������������������������������������34 Using the Handle��������������������������������������������������36 Installing the Canopy��������������������������������������������37 SafeZoneTM Load Leg��������������������������������������������38 Installation Checklist with Base�����������������������������44 Installing the Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly�������������������46 Installing the Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt/Shoulder Belt��������������������������54 Installing the Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt������������������������������������������������58 Installation Checklist without Base �����������������������62 Installing the Carrier with the Vehicle Seat Belt/Shoulder Belt��������������������������66 Installing the Carrier with the Vehicle Seat Belt������������������������������������������������68 Adjusting the Recline �������������������������������������������70 Checking the Recline with Base ����������������������������71 Placing Your Child in the Carrier ��������������������������73 Changing the Crotch Strap Position����������������������76 Changing the Waist Strap Position������������������������80 Using the Infant Body Support������������������������������86 Securing the Child in the Carrier ��������������������������87 Removing the Child from the Carrier �������������������92 Using as an Infant Carrier��������������������������������������93 LATCH Storage ����������������������������������������������������95 Storing Your Instructions���������������������������������������96 SensorSafeTM���������������������������������������������������������97 Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft��������������107 Installing the Carrier WITHOUT the Base in Aircraft�������������������������������������������108 Replacement Parts����������������������������������������������114 Care and Cleaning����������������������������������������������116 Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint�����������������117 Warranty�������������������������������������������������������������118
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Child Requirements
Warning: Failure to follow these Child Requirements could result in serious injury or death. This child restraint is designed for use by children in rear-facing orientation only. To use this child restraint properly, children MUST meet the size and age requirements below. In addition, Evenflo recommends consulting with your child’s physician before allowing your child to transition from a rear-facing to forward-facing child restraint. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping children rear-facing until they reach the maximum height or weight for their child restraint in rear-facing orientation. Additionally, some states’ laws require children to be rear-facing until age 2. Accordingly, you will see this guidance reflected in the Child Requirements. Please review any applicable local, state or provincial laws related to child passenger safety before installing and using this child restraint. Rear-facing Use
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Premature Infant Use
Before using this child restraint for preterm or low birth weight infants, ensure the Child Requirements are met and follow the guidelines in this section. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a properly installed child restraint reduces the risk of death by over 70% for infants involved in crashes. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 establishes design and dynamic performance requirements for child restraint systems. However, the standard has no minimum weight limit and does not address the special medical needs of preterm or low birth weight infants. To ensure that preterm and low birth weight infants are transported safely, the guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics 2009;123:1424–1429 must be followed. All children should ride rear-facing in the vehicle as long as possible. Preterm and low birth weight infants are at additional risk of breathing difficulties and heart problems when placed in a child restraint. Evenflo requires that the evaluation recommended by the AAP be conducted for all infants born earlier than 37 weeks and all newborn infants who weigh less than 5 lb at birth before their first car trip to check for breathing difficulties or heart rate problems when traveling in a rear-facing child restraint. The AAP recommends that appropriate hospital staff observe your infant in the child restraint for a period of 90 to 120 minutes or the duration of travel, whichever is longer. This period of observation must be performed with the infant properly positioned as described in these instructions and with the child restraint placed at an angle that is approved for use in the vehicle. The hospital staff will check for any breathing difficulties or heart rate problems. Your child’s pediatrician will let you know if there are any special considerations for travel. The number of trips and the duration of time the infant is seated in the child restraint should be minimized. A caregiver should ride in the back seat to monitor the infant during travel. You can learn more about the AAP’s recommendations for observation of newborns and the guidelines for safe transportation of preterm and low birth weight infants, as well as other resources for parents and medical professionals, at https://www.healthychildren.org/english/safety- prevention/on-the-go/Pages/default.aspx Premature Infants
10 11 General Warnings
Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
12 13 Air Bag Warnings
Death Or Serious Injury
can occur. The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under.Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
14 15 Location Warnings
Vehicle Types In Which The Restraint
System Can Not Be Used:
This child restraint is not to be used in vehicles that do not have vehicle seat belts or UAS lower anchorages.Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
16 17 Vehicle Seat Belt Warnings
Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
18 19 Vehicle Seat Belt Warnings (cont.)
Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
20 21 Vehicle Seat Belt Warnings (cont.) If you have any of these types of vehicle belt systems listed, these are SAFE to use to install your child restraint in the vehicle. Review vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions on child restraint installation. LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF these vehicle belt types. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for LATCH locations. Lap Belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The automatic locking retractor does not allow the lap belt to get longer once it is buckled. The vehicle belt is tightened by feeding seat belt webbing into retractor. Lap Belt with Locking Latch Plate Once buckled, the vehicle belt is tightened by pulling on the free end of the strap until the belt is tight. Free end Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate with Locking Retractor The latch plate slides freely along the lap/shoulder belt. Vehicle belts with sliding latch plates are typically locked at the shoulder belt retractor by buckling the belt and pulling all of the webbing out slowly to switch the retractor. Check vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions. The vehicle belt is tightened after switching the retractor by pulling up on shoulder belt and feeding the webbing into the retractor. The lap portion of this belt does not loosen once the belt is buckled. The vehicle belt is tightened by pulling up hard on shoulder belt and feeding the extra webbing into the retractor.
Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
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DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. LATCH /UAS Warnings What is LATCH? LATCH is an acronym for (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) and refers to a pair of fixed Lower Anchors (or bars) and a Top Tether anchor that are built into your vehicle, in vehicles built after September 1, 2002. The lower LATCH anchors are located in the crease, or bight, between the vehicle seat back and seat cushion, and if not visible, will typically be indicated by symbols. Top tether anchors are located in various places behind the rear vehicle seat. Center installation in a non-standard LATCH position: Center installation of this child restraint is permitted using inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions if (1) your vehicle manual allows such installation; and (2) the inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating positions are 28-51 cm (11-20 in.) apart. LATCH typically offers an easier and more consistent installation. However, this child restraint can be safely installed using either LATCH or vehicle belts and meets the requirements of Federal Safety Standard FMVSS 213 with either installation method. Either method is safe for your child when installed correctly. DO NOT install this child restraint with LATCH and the vehicle’s seat belts at the same time. Your vehicle owner’s manual may refer to this system as ISOFIX, Universal Anchorage System (UAS), or Lower Universal Anchorage System.Vehicle Lower Anchors Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points ( Forward-Facing only) Vehicle Seat Crease
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DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. LATCH /UAS Warnings
26 27 Usage Warnings - continued
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28 29 For Recall Information for U.S. Customers
Evenflo Company, Inc.
1801 Commerce Dr.
Piqua, OH 45356
or call 1-800-233-2229.
or register online at
www.evenflogold.com/registercarseat
Safe Practices
Child Restraint Registration Card
Your Street Address State Zip Code City E-mail Address
30 31 Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage 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 aircraft. Refer to pages 107 to 113 for complete instructions on installing your child restraint in aircraft. Check with your airline before departure to make sure this restraint meets their requirements. Tip! Tip! For Recall Information for U.S. Customers
(Tty:1-800-424-9153),
or go to: http://www.NHTSA.gov
32 33 SecureMax Base Base Features
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36 37 To change handle positions, squeeze both Handle Releases and rotate the handle to the desired position until it locks into place. Using the Handle
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(1) (2) (3) (4) There are 4 positions:Click!
38 39 SafeZoneTM Load Leg The load leg helps minimize crash forces on a baby in a frontal crash. It allows the child restraint’s safety system to absorb crash energy efficiently and to transfer forces more effectively by directing them to the vehicle floor.
Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.Warning!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
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Turn the base over as shown. Pull the load leg out as shown. On top of load leg is an indicator. When it’s fully rotated, the indicator will change to green. Turn base over and place base on the seat as shown. Note: After the base is installed.(p.52) place the carrier in the base. Then extend the load leg into position by following steps 5 and 6. SafeZoneTM Load Leg (cont.) 2 3 1 4 To extend load leg, pull leg down until it reaches the floor and the indicator turns green. If it does not rest flat on the floor, push button and lower leg to floor to extend further. Indicator should turn green. ALWAYS CHECK to make sure when the leg rests on the vehicle floor that it does not lift the base off the seat. Leg must always lock into one of the open positions before using. If leg does not lie flat on the floor, move to another seating location or do not use the load leg in your vehicle.Click!
5 6 SafeZoneTM Load Leg (cont.)
42 43 SafeZoneTM Load Leg Storage To remove load leg, open the user guide storage compartment and push the button inside the compartment while pulling the leg out of the front of the base. Note: When not using the load leg, it should be stored in the load leg storage area under the base or removed from base. Preferred under the base. Fold and store away from children in a place where it cannot be damaged. To store load leg when you are not using it, push the button on the lower portion of the load leg, slide the lower portion back up until it locks into place, then rotate back into the stored location. The tab on the load leg foot is pressed into a slot in the storage location on the base. And it locks into position. To store under base, reverse steps on page 40.
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Although we recommend using the base with the load leg, in some cases it may not be possible. If it is not possible you should store or remove the load leg. Refer to page 43 for removing the load leg from the base. To store load leg, follow steps below. SafeZoneTM Load Leg Removal
44 45 1.Secure SecureMax base to the vehicle seat. Base is securely installed with lower anchor connector assembly (p. 46-53).
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Base is securely installed with vehicle seat belt (p. 58-61). IMPORTANT: A properly secured base does NOT move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the lower anchor connector assembly/vehicle belt path. Base is adjusted so that level indicator is in correct color zone for your child (p. 69 and 70). If necessary, a towel/small blanket is rolled up and placed beneath the front edge of the base for additional leveling (p. 70). Installation Checklist with Base 2.Secure child to the carrier. Refer to p. 87-91. Harness straps are at, or below, shoulder level (p. 75). Both buckle tongues are fastened (p. 89). Chest clip is connected and positioned at armpit level (p. 90). Harness straps are snug against the child and you should not be able to pinch the harness (p. 91). Crotch strap is snug against the child but NOT under the child’s bottom (p. 76). Waist straps are snug against the child but NOT under the child’s legs (p. 80). 3.Check your work. The base does NOT move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the lower anchor connector assembly/ vehicle belt path. The base is level when level indicator is in the correct color zone for your child (p. 69 and 70). Installation Checklist with Base (cont.)
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48 49 Installing the Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Installing the Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Route the LATCH belt through the belt path openings on both sides of base. Make sure not to twist the belt and make sure it lies flat. Squeeze the button on the Fit-loc belt tightener and lift it up as shown. BEFORE installing base, make sure vehicle is on level ground. Place base on an approved LATCH vehicle seating location. 4 5 1 BEFORE installing the base, if you are using the load leg, you will need to unfold the leg, install the base, then extend the load leg. Please follow steps on pages 40-43. Remove LATCH straps from LATCH storage pockets by pulling the strap out as shown. Extend the strap to its longest length. 2 3
50 51 Close the Fit-loc belt tightener by pushing down with your two thumbs next to the indicator window. Keep pushing down until it locks into place and you see GREEN in the indicator window on the base. CHECK to make sure base is secure by holding both sides of the base near the LATCH strap and moving it from side to side and front and back. The LATCH belt should not loosen and the base should not move easily. The base should not move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back. CHECK the recline indicator to make sure the base is correctly reclined. If it is not correctly reclined, remove LATCH connectors, unlock the belt tightener and adjust the foot on the base then re-install base. CHECK that the base is correctly reclined. Refer to pages 66-70 for Adjusting the Recline. 8 9
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6 7 Push the LATCH connectors onto the vehicle lower anchor points on both sides of the base until you hear them CLICK onto the anchor points. CHECK to make sure they are securely attached by pulling on them. Pull the LATCH adjustment strap while pushing base tight against the seat. The LATCH strap will slide out from under the LATCH storage tab. If not, then pull out manually. Continue to pull on the adjustment strap to remove all the slack from the LATCH strap and to get the base snug against the vehicle seat. Lay the free end of the belt across the belt path so it will be under the Fit-loc belt tightener after it has been closed. 10 11Click!
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Installing the Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Installing the Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.)
52 53 Installing the Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Installing the Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly (cont.) Attach the carrier into the base until you hear a click. Finish the load leg adjustment from pages 38-41. ALWAYS Lift up on the handle of the carrier to make sure that it is securely attached in the base. To remove the carrier from the base, squeeze the white release handle at the back of the carrier. Lift carrier away from the base.
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To remove base, open the Fit-loc belt tightener, then push button on LATCH connector then unhook from the anchor point. You may need to loosen the tension on the LATCH connector by loosening the LATCH adjustment strap. Repeat steps as shown on the other side of the base. Pass LATCH strap UNDER the base through the openings and push connectors into the LATCH storage pockets as shown. When storing, place the LATCH strap underneath the LATCH storage tab (p 93). To do so, open Fit-loc belt tightener and slide LATCH strap under tab. When storing, NEVER allow strap to lie on top of the base area as it might interfere with the carrier latching onto the carrier attachment bars. 14 15 LATCH strap MUST pass UNDER the base 16 12 13 Underside of base
54 55 BEFORE installing the base, if you are using the load leg, you will need to unfold the leg, install the base, then extend the load leg. Follow the steps on pages 40-43. MAKE SURE LATCH belt is stored in the storage pockets before installing the base with the lap/shoulder belt. Squeeze the button on the Fit- loc belt tightener and lift it up as shown. CHECK to make sure LATCH strap is under the LATCH storage tab. BEFORE installing base, make sure vehicle is on level ground. Place base on an approved vehicle seating location. 2 3 1 Route the lap/shoulder belt through the belt path openings on both sides of base and under the Fit-loc belt tightener. Make sure not to twist the belts and make sure they lie flat. Fasten the buckle until it clicks into place. Pull shoulder belt to remove all the slack from the vehicle belt and to get the base snug against the vehicle seat. Close the Fit-loc belt tightener by pushing down with your two thumbs next to the indicator window. Keep pushing down until it locks into place and you see GREEN in the indicator window on the base. CHECK to make sure base is secure by holding both sides of the base near the vehicle belt and moving it from side to side and front and back. The lap/ shoulder belt should not loosen and the base should not move easily. The base should not move more than 2.5 (1 in.) from side to side or front to back. LATCH strap MUST pass UNDER the base
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4 LATCH storage tab 7 Installing the Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt/Shoulder Belt (cont.) Installing the Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt/Shoulder Belt
56 57 Installing the Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt/Shoulder Belt (cont.) CHECK the recline indicator to make sure the base is correctly reclined. If it is not correctly reclined, unlock the Fit-loc belt tightener, unbuckle lap/shoulder belt, and adjust the foot on the base then re-install base. CHECK that the base is correctly reclined. Refer to pages 66-70 for Adjusting the Recline. 9 8 To remove the carrier from the base, squeeze the release handle at the back of the carrier. Lift carrier away from the base. To remove the base from vehicle, squeeze the button on the Fit-loc belt tightener and lift it up (see Step 2 and 3 on page 58) then unbuckle the vehicle belt and remove it from the belt path. 11
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Attach the carrier into the base until you hear a click. Finish the load leg adjustment from pages 38-41 ALWAYS Lift up on the handle of the carrier to make sure that it is securely attached in the base. 10 Installing the Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt/Shoulder Belt (cont.)
58 59 Installing the Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt Installing the Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt (cont.) BEFORE installing the base, if you are using the load leg, you will need to unfold the leg, install the base, then extend the load leg. Please follow steps on pages 40-43. MAKE SURE LATCH belt is stored in the storage pockets before installing the base with the lap belt. Squeeze the button on the Fit- loc belt tightener and lift it up as shown. CHECK to make sure LATCH strap is under the LATCH storage tab. BEFORE installing base, make sure vehicle is on level ground. Place base on an approved vehicle seating location. Route the lap belt through the belt path openings on both sides of base and under the Fit-loc belt tightener. Make sure not to twist the belt and make sure it lies flat. Fasten the buckle until it clicks into place. Pull the free end of the lap belt to remove all the slack and to get the base snug against the vehicle seat. Lay the free end of the belt across the belt path so it will be under the Fit-loc belt tightener after it has been closed. Close the Fit-loc belt tightener by pushing down with your two thumbs next to the indicator window. Keep pushing down until it locks into place and you see GREEN in the indicator window on the base. CHECK to make sure base is secure by holding both sides of the base near the vehicle belt and moving it from side to side and front and back. The lap belt should not loosen and the base should not move easily. The base should not move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back.
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4 2 1 LATCH strap MUST pass UNDER the base 3 LATCH storage tab 7
60 61 Installing the Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt (cont.) Installing the Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt (cont.) CHECK the recline indicator to make sure the base is correctly reclined. If it is not correctly reclined, unlock the Fit-loc belt tightener, unbuckle lap belt, and adjust the foot on the base then re- install base. CHECK that the base is correctly reclined. Refer to pages 66-70 for Adjusting the Recline. 9 8 10 To remove the carrier from the base, squeeze the release handle at the back of the carrier. Lift carrier away from the base. To remove the base from vehicle, squeeze the button on the Fit-loc belt tightener and lift it up (see Step 2 and 3 on page 58) then unbuckle the vehicle belt and remove it from the belt path. 11
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Attach the carrier into the base until you hear a click. Finish the load leg adjustment from pages 38-41. ALWAYS Lift up on the handle of the carrier to make sure that it is securely attached in the base.
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64 65 Improper recline of your child restraint or base could cause serious injury or death. If the child restraint is too upright, an infant’s head could drop forward and cause suffocation or breathing problems. If the child restraint is too reclined, a sudden stop or vehicle crash could cause injury to a child’s neck or shoulders. When using the carrier WITHOUT base: 1) Make sure vehicle is on level ground. 2) Check the RED level line on the label to make sure that it is level with the ground. 3) If it it not level, see page 67 on how to adjust carrier with rolled towel.
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RED line MUST be level with the ground when installed in vehicle WITHOUT the base. Installing the Carrier with the Vehicle Seat Belt/Shoulder Belt When using the carrier WITHOUT the base, ALWAYS CHECK for tight installation and the red level line on the carrier each and every time you use your child restraint to make sure it is level with the ground. If it is not place a tightly rolled towel under the foot end of the carrier as shown to level it. ALWAYS check that your child is in a comfortable position and has not slid down in the seat or moved into an awkward position. Your child’s head should be flat against the carrier and not tilted toward their chest. NEVER place a rolled towel under the child’s head end of the carrier. If towel is used to adjust the seat installation angle, it must only be used in position shown. RED line MUST be level with the ground when installed in vehicle WITHOUT the base. Installing the Carrier with the Vehicle Seat Belt/Shoulder Belt
66 67 Installing the Carrier with the Vehicle Seat Belt/Shoulder Belt Installing the Carrier with the Vehicle Seat Belt/Shoulder Belt (cont.) Route the lap belt portion of the vehicle belt through the lap belt guides on both sides of carrier. Make sure not to twist the belt and make sure it lies flat. NEVER place the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt under the lap belt guides. Always position shoulder portion of vehicle belt against the back of the vehicle seat. Fasten the vehicle belt to the buckle until it clicks into place. If vehicle belt latch plate does not lock, then the retractor must be switched to locking mode. CHECK the vehicle owner’s manual and page 16-21 in this manual to see how to lock your seat belt. If seat belt does not lock, try another seating position. Push down in center of carrier and pull the shoulder belt portion of the vehicle belt to tighten carrier against the vehicle seat. CHECK to make sure carrier is secure by holding both sides near the lap belt guides and moving it from side to side and front and back. The lap belt should not loosen and the carrier should not move easily. The carrier should not move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back. After installing carrier without base check the RED level line on the label to make sure that it is level with the ground. If seat is still not level, refer to page 66-67, when using the carrier WITHOUT the base. BEFORE installing carrier, make sure vehicle is on level ground. Place carrier on an approved vehicle seat location in a rear-facing position.
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RED line MUST be level with the ground when installed in vehicle WITHOUT the base.
68 69 Push down in center of carrier to tighten carrier against the vehicle seat while pulling on the free end of the vehicle belt. Once tightened, tuck the free end of the strap near the vehicle seat crease. CHECK to make sure carrier is secure by holding both sides near the lap belt guides and moving it from side to side and front and back. The lap belt should not loosen and the carrier should not move easily. The carrier should not move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back. After installing carrier without base check the RED level line on the label to make sure that it is level with the ground. If seat is still not level, refer to page 66-67, when using the carrier WITHOUT the base. BEFORE installing carrier, make sure vehicle is on level ground. Place carrier on an approved vehicle seat location in a rear-facing position.
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Route the lap belt through the lap belt guides on both sides of carrier. Make sure not to twist the belt and make sure it lies flat. Fasten the vehicle belt to the buckle until it clicks into place. If vehicle belt latch plate does not lock, then the retractor must lock. CHECK the vehicle owner’s manual and page 16-21 in this manual to see how to lock your seat belt. If seat belt does not lock, try another seating position. RED line MUST be level with the ground when installed in vehicle WITHOUT the base. Installing the Carrier with the Vehicle Seat Belt (cont.) Installing the Carrier with the Vehicle Seat Belt
70 71 Adjusting the Recline Checking the Recline with the Base To raise the base, push the button and the foot will spring down into one of the 4 positions until it locks into place. To lower the base, push the button and push foot up into base until it locks into desired position. The slope of the vehicle seats vary so your child restraint base has a feature for adjusting the proper recline angle. The base has 4 recline adjustment positions for the foot. When using the carrier and the base together: 1) Make sure vehicle is on level ground. 2) Only use the recline indicator on the base to make sure the seat and base are correctly reclined. 3) Recline base until you see only green or only blue. Blue : 4-20lbs (1.8 -9.1 kg) Green : 20-35lbs (9.1 -15.9kg) NEVER allow green and blue to be showing in the window at the same time. The recline is NOT correct. If seat is still not correctly reclined, see Adjusting the Recline.
72 73 Rotate handle out of the way. From the front of seat, you will need to loosen the harness straps by pushing the harness adjustment button and pulling the harness straps toward you. Pull the headrest up by squeezing the button at the top of the headrest. Hook the harness buckle tongues over the vehicle belt path guides to get them out of the way to allow easier placement of child in the seat. Improper placement of the harness straps and buckle strap increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or vehicle crash. Depending on whether you have a smaller or larger size child, you will need to adjust the headrest, infant body support, buckle strap and waist strap locations. Please review the following sections on pages 76-85 before changing any strap positions.
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Placing Your Child in the Carrier Checking the Recline with the Base (cont.) When using the carrier with the base, if the foot is in the lowest position and the indicator still shows red or blue and green at the same time you may need to place a tightly rolled towel under the foot end of the base in order to get the seat to become properly reclined. NEVER place a rolled towel under the child’s head end of the base. If towel is used to adjust the seat installation angle, it must only be used in position shown.
74 75 Installing the Carrier without the Convenience Base (cont.) Position the harness straps around the child’s arms and the buckle strap between the child’s legs, then buckle. Fasten chest clip together and center on child’s chest level with their armpit. Squeeze headrest adjustment button and lower headrest to the closest position AT or JUST BELOW the child’s shoulders. CHECK to make sure headrest is in a locked position by pushing down. CHECK the child’s head MUST BE 1” (2.5 cm) or more below the top of the seat as shown. Slowly pull harness adjuster strap to make the shoulder straps snug around the child’s shoulders. BE CAREFUL. DO NOT allow the chest clip to slide up into their neck when tightening. 1" (2.5 cm) Hold up to top of seat to check for 1” spacing. 1” (2.5 cm) Place your child in the carrier with their bottom pushed back and their back flat against the seat.
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Pull all slack out of the harness system, starting with the webbing around the child’s legs and moving up toward their shoulders. Placing Your Child in the Carrier (cont.) Placing Your Child in the Carrier (cont.)
76 77 Installing the Carrier without the Convenience Base (cont.) Installing the Carrier without the Convenience Base (cont.) Changing the Crotch Strap Position Changing the Crotch Strap Position (cont.)
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As your child grows, you will need to change the crotch strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your child. The crotch strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to, but NEVER under, the child’s bottom. Crotch Strap in the Rear Slot Crotch Strap in the Middle Slot Crotch Strap in the Front Slot Crotch Strap in the Newborn Position NEVER use this position for children weighing more than 3.6 kg (8 lbs).
78 79 To reposition crotch strap, loosen the harness straps and move the strap out of the way. Remove the crotch strap anchor from its position on the bottom of the carrier, and push the anchor up through the slot to the top of the seat. Installing the Carrier without the Convenience Base (cont.) Installing the Carrier without the Convenience Base (cont.) Changing the Crotch Strap Position (cont.) Changing the Crotch Strap Position (cont.)
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Insert the crotch strap anchor into the slot that is the closest to the child, but NEVER under the child’s bottom. Make sure the anchor is completely through and is laying flat against the bottom of the seat. Pull up on the crotch strap to make sure it is securely fastened. 1 2 For newborn position, push the anchor down through the rear slot, then feed it back up through the middle slot. Make sure the anchor is completely through the middle or front slot and is laying flat against the bottom of the seat. NEVER use this position for children weighing more than 3.6 kg (8 lbs). Rear to Middle Rear to Front
80 81 Small Approximate Child Size: Waist Strap Position: Medium Large Inner Middle Outer 1.8 - 2.7 kg 2.7 - 9 kg 9 - 15.8 kg (4 - 6 lbs) (6 - 20 lbs) (20 - 35 lbs) Inner Inner Middle Middle Outer Outer Changing the Waist Strap Position Changing the Waist Strap Position (cont.) As your child grows, you will need to change the waist strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your child. The waist strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to, but NEVER under, the child’s legs.
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buckle storage Push the crotch strap through the slot in the seat pad To reposition waist straps, loosen the harness straps by pressing the harness release button while pulling on the harness straps. 1 2 Unhook the front of the child restraint’s seat pad and move it out of the way to expose the waist strap slots and anchors. Remove the waist strap anchor from its position on top of the seat, and push the anchor down through the slot to the bottom of the seat. Then push anchor up through the slot to the top of the seat pad. Repeat on other side. 3
82 83 Changing the Waist Strap Position (cont.) Changing the Waist Strap Position (cont.) Push the anchor down through the appropriate slot to the bottom of the seat. Then push anchor up through the appropriate slot to the top of the seat. Small size baby Medium size baby 4 Note: See images (p. 80 ) to find the appropriate waist strap slots for your child’s size. Large size baby
84 85 Changing the Waist Strap Position (cont.) Changing the Waist Strap Position (cont.) Small size baby Medium size baby Large size baby
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Rehook the front of the child restraint’s seat pad . 5 Make sure the anchor is completely through and is laying flat against the bottom of the seat. Pull up on the crotch strap to make sure it is securely fastened.
86 87 To prevent ejection or serious injury:
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Rotate handle out of the way. Push the harness adjuster button then pull the harness straps toward you. Open the chest clip by pressing the button in the center as shown. Separate the two pieces as shown and move the straps out of the way. Improper placement of the harness straps and buckle strap increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or vehicle crash. Securing Your Child in the Carrier Using the Infant Body Support
88 89 Hook the harness buckle tongues over the vehicle belt path guides to get them out of the way to allow easier placement of child in the seat. Squeeze headrest adjustment button and lower headrest to the closest position AT or JUST BELOW the child’s shoulders. CHECK to make sure headrest is in a locked position by pushing down. Place your child in the carrier with their bottom pushed back and their back flat against the seat. Place the harness straps around your child. Insert the buckle tongues into the buckle as shown. MAKE sure you hear each buckle tongue click into place. Pull up on the harness strap to ensure the buckle tongues are engaged. DO NOT use child restraint if buckle tongues DO NOT click into the buckle, please call Customer Service before using the child restraint. Fasten chest clip together and center on child’s chest level with their armpit. Pull all slack out of the harness system, starting with the webbing around the child’s legs and moving up toward their shoulders.
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90 91 Securing Your Child in the Carrier (cont.) Slowly pull harness adjuster strap to make the shoulder straps snug around the child’s shoulders. BE CAREFUL. DO NOT allow the chest clip to slide up into their neck when tightening. MAKE SURE to center the chest clip at armpit level. CHECK to make sure harness is AT or JUST BELOW the child’s shoulders.
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MAKE SURE the straps are flat, not twisted and snug. If you can pinch a fold in the strap it is not snug. 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. Securing Your Child in the Carrier (cont.) 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. 76-79). 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. 80-85).
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1 2 3 Using as an Infant Carrier Position 4 To use as a carrier: Squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to Position 1 (Carry) until it locks into place. Carry at your side, using the handle as shown. Secure the child in the carrier by following “Securing the Child in the Carrier” on page 87. To use as a stand: Squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to Position 4 (Stand) until it locks into place and the carrier rests on a level surface. Position 1 The harness MUST be securely buckled at all times.Place At Armpit Level
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94 95 Insert LATCH connectors into the LATCH storage pockets on the base as shown. DO NOT store the LATCH on top of the base. LATCH strap MUST pass UNDER the base. LATCH Storage
96 97 This seat works with the SensorSafeTM Application* which can be downloaded from: The App Store® or Google Play™.**
Sensorsafetm Application
SensorSafe™ Technology* Questions? Comments?: Visit us at: www.evenflogold.com or www.evenflogold.ca Or call ParentLink at: 1-800-233-2229 in the (U.S) and (Canada). Open the door on the base and insert the manual into the instruction manual compartment or insert it into the pocket under the front edge of seat pad. ©2018 Evenflo Company Inc.Owner’S Manual
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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: After thoroughly reading and following these instructions, store instructions look for the logo on front of seat pad. Then store under the seat pad inside a pocket of the seat pad as shown. The preferred storage Storing Your Instructions NEVER INSTALL or use this Child Restraint until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual AND in your vehicle Owner’s Manual . If there is a conflict between the two, the vehicle Owner’s Manual must be followed.
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This product contains magnets. Before use, consult your family doctor about the compatibility of this product with pacemakers and similar devices. Secure your child into the child restraint as you would normally. The SensorSafeTM Receiver Plug monitors both the Chest Clip Transmitter and the vehicle. When you arrive at your destination and turn your vehicle off, the SensorSafeTM system sounds a series of gentle tones reminding you that your baby is in the vehicle. Download the SensorSafeTM application to manage your device, check manuals and set up your family alerts. Install it once and SensorSafeTM is always ready to alert you.Place At Armpit Level
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100 101 SensorSafe™ Technology Questions? Comments?: Visit us at: www.evenflogold.com or www.evenflogold.ca Or call ParentLink at: 1-800-233-2229 in the (U.S) and (Canada). This device meets the requirements of SAE J3005. FCC Certified: Chest Clip Model: SOSR3, FCC ID: 2ABS2-SOSR3 Receiver Plug Model: SS2, FCC ID: 2ABS2-SS2 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.General Information About Sensorsafetm
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1. Install The Sensorsafetm Receiver.
Locate the 16PIN OBDII port a in your vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for location. Plug in the SensorSafeTM Receiver.2. Power Up The Vehicle.
If unable to locate your vehicle manual, the SensorSafeTM Application may contain information regarding the location of the 16PIN OBDII port for your vehicle Your SensorSafeTM Receiver will sound one prolonged tone when it first communicates with the vehicle network. In some vehicles this occurs immediately after installing the SensorSafeTM Receiver, in other vehicles the tone will not be heard until the vehicle has been started. This initialization signal only occurs one time after installation. aUsing Sensorsafe 2.1
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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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3. Cycle The Sensorsafetm Chest Clip.
Your SensorSafeTM Chest Clip is designed to “go to sleep” if clipped for more than 12 hours. To reset, or “wake up” the chest clip, unfasten then re-fasten it. When you do this, the blue LED will flash two times. TO PRESERVE BATTERY LIFE,Always Store The Sensorsafetm Chest Clip In The
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The SensorSafeTM Receiver is designed to respond after the vehicle has been driven at 5 miles per hour or more.5. Park The Vehicle And Turn Off The Ignition.
Within 2 seconds of parking your vehicle and turning off the ignition you will hear the SensorSafeTM reminder, alerting you that your baby is in the vehicle. If you don’t hear the reminder tone, test your SensorSafeTM by following steps 1-5 again. Contact Evenflo’s ParentLink at: 1-800-233-2229 in the (U.S) and (Canada), or online at: www.evenflogold.com or www.evenflogold.ca if the reminder tone again fails to sound. Note: SensorSafeTM Receiver will also alarm if your child unclips the Chest Clip after the vehicle has been driven at 5 miles per hour or more, but only if the vehicle is on.Place At Armpit Level
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106 107 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that you secure your child for air travel in an appropriate child restraint based on your child’s weight and size. Turbulence can happen with little or no warning. When turbulence occurs, the safest place for your child is in a properly installed child restraint, not in an adult’s lap or on the aircraft seat with its seat belt. Keeping your child in a child restraint during the flight will help ensure your family arrives safely at your destination. The FAA recommends that a child weighing:
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108 109 Position 3 Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle to Position 3. 2 Installing Carrier WITHOUT Base in Aircraft Installing Carrier WITHOUT Base in Aircraft (cont.) Place the child restraint on the aircraft seat rear-facing, as shown above. Aircraft Seat Belt 1
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The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Route the excess seat belt strap back through the belt slots, as shown above. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pulling on the excess seat belt strap to tighten. Check your work. Try to move the child restraint in all directions. If you can move the child restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the belt path, the aircraft seat belt is not tight enough, and you MUST install again until the seat belt is tight. 5
112 113 Installing Carrier WITHOUT Base in Aircraft (cont.) Installing Carrier WITHOUT Base in Aircraft (cont.) Position 1 As a final step, unfasten the chest clip (p. 87). In order to comply with the FAA regulation for Portable Electronic Devices (PED), the SensorSafe Chest Clip MUST be unfastened before take-off. Note: After landing, fasten the SensorSafe Chest Clip before removing the SecureMax Infant Car Seat from the Aircraft seat. Unfasten SensorSafe Chest Clip 7 6 Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle to Position 1.
114 115 Replacement Parts Seat pad To order replacement parts you can order online at www.evenflogold.com or wwwevenflogold.ca or contact Evenflo. When you contact us, please have the product model number and date of manufacture (found on the back of the child restraint). Not available on all models. Styles may vary. EPS Foam Buckle Cover Harness Cover SensorSafe Chest Clip
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Replacement Parts (cont.) Canopy Harness System Accessory Base Infant Pillow HeadRest Pillow SafeZone Load Leg SensorSafe Receiver
116 117 Care and Cleaning
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118 119 Warranty Warranty (cont.) Evenflo Gold Lifetime Warranty Registration in the Evenflo Gold Lifetime Warranty means that for the life of this Gold product, Evenflo warrants to the original purchaser who registers online (“Registrant”) this Gold product against material irregularity. Evenflo’s sole obligation under this warranty shall be, at Evenflo’s option, to repair or replace any Gold product that is determined by Evenflo to be covered by this warranty. Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the Registrant. Colors and fabrics change over time. Accordingly, we will replace your product or part with one of equal value. Proof of registration or proof of purchase in the form of a receipted invoice or bill of sale evidencing that the Gold product is eligible for this Gold Lifetime Warranty must be presented to obtain warranty service. This warranty is extended by Evenflo ONLY to the original Registrant and is not assignable or transferable to subsequent purchasers or end users of the Gold product. For warranty service, contact Evenflo’s ParentLink Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-2229 or www.evenflogold.com or www.evenflogold.ca. By simply registering your Evenflo Gold Stroller or Gold Car Seat online within 3 months of purchase, you, the Registrant, will have access to the following Gold Lifetime Warranty benefits:
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*Stroller Warranty Information:
Your Evenflo Gold Stroller frame is warranted to be free from any frame damage for the life of the stroller, which is through the date when your child reaches the maximum weight limit of the Gold Stroller, under normal use and according to the instruction manual. Frame damage includes but is not limited to, the breaking of welds and frame tube damage. Soft goods and all other components shall be warranted for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable and extends only to the original purchaser who registered in the Evenflo Gold Lifetime Warranty. If your Gold Stroller frame is damaged due to the following, the Gold Lifetime Warranty does not apply:*Gold Car Seat Warranty Information:
Your Evenflo Gold Car Seat is warranted to be free from any manufacturing irregularities for the life of the car seat under normal use conditions and according to the instruction manual. The expiration date for your Gold Car Seat is on the date of manufacture label. This warranty is not transferable and extends only to the original purchaser who registered in the Evenflo Gold Lifetime Warranty. If your Gold Car Seat is damaged due to the following, the Gold Lifetime Warranty does not apply:
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