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Evenflo Platinum SafeMax Owner's Manual

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SafeMax
Child Restraint System
Owner's Manual
Keep for future use.
Rear-facing*
2.3 to 18 kg
(5 to 40 lbs)
48 to 102 cm
(19 to 40 in.)
Forward-facing*
10 to 29.4 kg
(22 to 65 lbs)
71 to 127 cm
(28 to 50 in.)
Booster*
18 to 54.4 kg
(40 to 120 lbs)
112 to 145 cm
(44 to 57 in.)
At least 4 years old
* See inside cover for complete requirements.
Para instrucciones en Español,
llamar al: 1-800-233-5921.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death, read this owner's manual prior
to installing and using this child restraint.
© 2015 Evenflo Company, Inc.
All-in-One
™
25701019
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  • Page 1 SafeMax All-in-One ™ Child Restraint System Owner’s Manual Keep for future use. Rear-facing* 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lbs) 48 to 102 cm (19 to 40 in.) Forward-facing* 10 to 29.4 kg (22 to 65 lbs) 71 to 127 cm (28 to 50 in.) Booster* 18 to 54.4 kg...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents More children are killed every year as passengers in car crashes than by any other type of injury. Important Information To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, read this owner’s manual and your vehicle owner’s manual Warnings ................

  • Page 3: Warnings

    WARNING WARNING Air Bag Warnings General Warnings Rear-facing, Forward-facing, and Booster Use Rear-facing, Forward-facing, and Booster Use • This product contains magnets. Before use, consult • DO NOT use this child restraint in the front seat of a your family doctor about the compatibility of this vehicle equipped with an air bag, unless the air bag product with pacemakers and similar devices.
  • Page 4 WARNING WARNING Location Warnings – continued Rear-facing Position Warnings – continued Rear-facing, Forward-facing, and Booster Use Rear-facing Use Only • The headrest on the vehicle seat that the child faces If the child restraint cannot be properly installed, when sitting in the rear-facing mode should be placed use the child restraint.
  • Page 5 WARNING WARNING Seat Belt Warnings – continued Seat Belt Warnings Booster Use Only Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use Only • The shoulder belt MUST NOT cross the child’s neck • DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than or fall off the child’s shoulder.

  • Page 6: Safe Practices

    WARNING WARNING LATCH Warnings – continued Additional Warnings – continued Rear-facing and Forward-facing Use Only Rear-facing, Forward-facing, and Booster Use • ALWAYS be sure that the Lower Anchor Connectors instructions for the child restraint. Items not tested are attached to the vehicle Lower Anchor Bars by with the child restraint could injure the child.

  • Page 7: Recall Information For U.s. Customers

    Recall Information for U.S. Customers Symbol Legend • Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. Airbag Symbol – Alerts you to important You must register this restraint to be reached in a information about airbag safety. recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and LATCH Symbol –...

  • Page 8: Visual Glossary

    Visual Glossary Visual Glossary Front Seat Your vehicle components may be significantly different than pictured. Consult your owner’s manual to help you identify your vehicle components. Front Seat Lap and Shoulder Belts Back Seat Rear Fold-down Armrest Front Headrests Consult your vehicle Tether Headrests owner’s manual.

  • Page 9: Front/Back Views

    Child Seat Features Child Seat Features Description Front Shoulder Belt Guide Harness Tabs Seat Pad Harness Straps D-rings for Quick Connectors Rear-facing Belt Path Quick Connector (Shown in rear-facing belt path) Base Headrest* Buckle Tongue Holder* Cup Holder* Access Flap Chest Clip Buckle Crotch Strap...

  • Page 10: Securing The Child In The Child Restraint

    Securing the Child in the Child Restraint Securing the Child in the Child Restraint 1. Loosen harness. 5. Remove all slack in Press the harness release harness. button on the front of the Pull upward on the seat, then pull up on the harness straps near the harness strap behind the hips, as shown, to...

  • Page 11: Removing The Child From The Child Restraint

    Removing the Child from the Child Restraint This page is intentionally blank. 1. Loosen harness straps. Press the harness release button on the front of the seat while pulling up on the harness strap behind the fastened chest clip. 2. Disconnect chest clip. Push the release button and pull the chest clip apart.

  • Page 12: Rear-Facing Installation Checklist

    Using SafeMax in the ™ Rear-facing Installation Checklist Rear-facing Position 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat. Restraint is securely locked in Recline Position #1 Child Requirements (p. 58). Weight: 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lbs) Locking clip is installed, if necessary (p. 30). Height: 48 to 102 cm (19 to 40 inches) AND the top of child’s head is at least 25 mm (1 inch) The level line is level with ground (p.

  • Page 13: Which Type Of Lower Anchor Connector Is On Your Child Restraint

    Which Type of Lower Anchor Moving Lower Anchor Connector Assembly to Rear-facing Belt Path Connector Is on Your Child Restraint? Your child restraint will have one of the two types of Quick Connector Lower Anchor Connectors shown below. Follow the Lower Anchor Connector Lower Anchor Connector instructions on the following pages to properly install...
  • Page 14 Moving Lower Anchor Connector Rear-facing Installation with Lower Assembly to Rear-facing Belt Path Anchor Connectors IMPORTANT: 1. Remove Lower • If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child Anchor Connectors restraint, DO NOT use Lower Anchor Connectors. from the forward- •...

  • Page 15: Rear-Facing Installation With Lower Anchor Connectors

    Rear-facing Installation with Lower Rear-facing Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors Anchor Connectors 3. Increase recline 4a. Secure the child angle, if necessary. restraint – Quick Connector. If level line is not parallel to the ground, Using your full weight, disconnect Lower Anchor push the child restraint Connectors and place a firmly into the vehicle...

  • Page 16: Rear-Facing Installation With Seat Belt

    Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt IMPORTANT: Lap and Shoulder Lap Belt Only • If you are using Lower Anchor Connectors to secure the Belt Combination child restraint, DO NOT use the vehicle seat belt. • Before installing this child restraint rear-facing with the vehicle seat belt, you MUST move the Lower Anchor...
  • Page 17 Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt Rear-facing Installation with Seat Belt 4. Install Locking Clip 5. Increase recline (not included), if angle, if necessary. necessary. If the level line is not Locking Clip If your vehicle was parallel to the ground, installed properly.

  • Page 18: Forward-Facing Installation Checklist

    Using SafeMax in the ™ Forward-facing Installation Checklist Forward-facing Position 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat. Restraint is securely locked into Recline Position #2 Child Requirements or #3 (p. 58). Weight: 10 to 29.4 kg (22 to 65 lbs) Locking clip is installed, if necessary (p.

  • Page 19: Which Type Of Lower Anchor Connector Is On Your Child Restraint

    Which Type of Lower Anchor Moving Lower Anchor Connector Connector Is on Your Child Restraint? Assembly to Forward-facing Belt Path Your child restraint will have one of the two types of Quick Connector Lower Anchor Connectors shown below. Follow the Lower Anchor Connector Lower Anchor Connector instructions on the following pages to properly install the...

  • Page 20: Forward-Facing Installation With Lower Anchor Connectors

    Moving Lower Anchor Connector Forward-facing Installation with Assembly to Forward-facing Belt Path Lower Anchor Connectors LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint to your vehicle 1. Remove Lower seat. It is to be used in place of your vehicle’s seat belts and can be used in vehicles with LATCH anchors.
  • Page 21 Forward-facing Installation with Forward-facing Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors Lower Anchor Connectors IMPORTANT: Near Side Far Side • If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use Lower Anchor Connectors. • DO NOT use the Lower Anchors of the child restraint anchorage system (LATCH system) to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than...

  • Page 22: Tether Strap

    Forward-facing Installation with Forward-facing Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors Lower Anchor Connectors 4a. Secure the child restraint – Quick Connector. Using your full weight, Forward-facing push the child restraint Belt Path firmly into the vehicle 5. Connect and tighten seat while pulling up on Tether Strap.

  • Page 23: Forward-Facing Installation With Seat Belt

    Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt Access IMPORTANT: Flap • If you are using Lower Anchor Connectors to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use the vehicle seat belt. Forward-facing • Before installing this child restraint forward-facing with Belt Path Shoulder the vehicle seat belt, you...
  • Page 24 Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt 5. Install Locking Clip (not included), if necessary. Locking Clip If your vehicle was installed properly. built prior to model Forward-facing year 1996, and has Belt Path a lap/shoulder belt 13 mm that is equipped with (0.5 inch)
  • Page 25 Forward-facing Installation with Seat Belt This page is intentionally blank. 7. Connect and tighten Tether Strap. Connect the Tether Hook to the vehicle Tether Anchor behind the vehicle seat, as shown. (Please consult your vehicle owner’s manual, as Tether Anchor locations may vary.) Pull the strap and tighten the Tether securely.

  • Page 26: When To Put Your Child In A Booster Seat

    When to Put Your Child How can you tell if a child is ready to transition to a booster seat? in a Booster Seat You should consider using a booster seat if the following conditions apply: • The child is mature enough to sit in the booster seat Booster seats raise the child up and help to position the and not put the belts under his/her arm or behind his/ vehicle lap and shoulder belt correctly.

  • Page 27: Booster Installation Checklist

    Using SafeMax as a ™ Booster Installation Checklist Booster Seat 1. Convert child restraint to booster seat. See “Converting into a Booster Seat,” p. 52. Child Requirements 2. Secure booster seat to the vehicle seat. Weight: 18 to 54.4 kg (40 to 120 lbs) Make sure the seat base is level with ground (p.

  • Page 28: Converting Into A Booster Seat

    Converting into a Booster Seat Converting into a Booster Seat 4. Conceal harness 1. Remove the seat tabs. pad (p. 59). Tuck harness tabs Adjust the headrest to completely into its uppermost position adjustment slots, (p. 58). as shown. Pull the Lower Anchor Note: If the harness Connectors from the tabs are not tucked...
  • Page 29 Converting into a Booster Seat Converting into a Booster Seat 7. Remove the crotch strap. Place the child restraint in Recline Position #1 (p. 58), then lay it on its back. Locate the crotch strap anchor on the bottom. Unclip the anchor, push it through the seat, and remove, as shown.

  • Page 30: General Information

    Removing the Tether Strap General Information 1. Loosen the adjuster. Using the Quick Connectors Press the adjuster release button to loosen. Not available on all models. To remove the Quick Release Strap Push the Connector from a vehicle child restraint into Lower Anchor Bar or from its the vehicle seat back storage D-ring, pull the red...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Headrest

    Adjusting the Headrest Removing the Seat Pad Headrest Adjust Lever Access Flap Disconnect all Lower To adjust, squeeze the Anchor Connectors headrest adjust lever, as from the D-rings on shown, while sliding the the seat pad. headrest up or down to the desired position.

  • Page 32: Installing The Accessories

    WARNING Installing the Accessories WARNING • Use the cup holders with the child restraint in the forward-facing position ONLY. • DO NOT use the cup holders to store cans or hard Use the Body Pillow and Infant Head Support (head cups.

  • Page 33: Securing Your Child Restraint In Aircraft

    Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft Installing Child Restraint Rear-facing in Aircraft The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that you secure your child for air travel in an appropriate Buckle/Crotch child restraint based on your child’s weight and size. Strap Turbulence can happen with little or no warning.

  • Page 34: Installing Child Restraint Forward-Facing In Aircraft

    Installing Child Restraint Rear-facing Installing Child Restraint Forward-facing in Aircraft in Aircraft Access Flap Forward- facing Belt Path Rear-facing Opening Belt Path 4. Check your work. Reconnect the seat pad to the front of the child restraint. With your hand holding the seat shell at the rear-facing belt path, as shown, try to move the child restraint from Aircraft Seat Belt...

  • Page 35: Check Installation

    Installing Child Restraint Forward-facing Care and Cleaning in Aircraft • DO NOT lubricate or immerse in water the Lower Anchor Connectors, the buckle, or any other part of this child restraint, unless rinsing is permitted, as stated on the back of the buckle for your restraint.

  • Page 36: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Proper Disposal of This Child Restraint At the end of this child restraint’s useful life, Evenflo Not available on all models. encourages you to dispose of it properly. Most of the You can order replacement parts online at www.evenflo.com components in this child restraint are recyclable.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    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.

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