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Evenflo Symphony All-in-One Owner's Manual

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Symphony™
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.)
At least 2 years old
Booster*
18 to 49.8 kg
(40 to 110 lbs)
112 to 145 cm
(44 to 57 in.)
At least 4 years old
* See page 4 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.
© 2020 Evenflo Company, Inc.
All-in-One
25701612
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  • Page 1 * See page 4 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. © 2020 Evenflo Company, Inc. 25701612 1/21...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information Child Requirements ................... Premature Infant Use ................Warnings ....................... Safe Practices ....................15 Recall Information for U.S. Customers ..........16 Public Notice for Canadian Customers ..........16 Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage ..............17 Child Restraint Features ................18 Using the Child Restraint Rear-Facing Child Requirements .................24 Moving Lower Anchor Connectors to the...

  • Page 4: Child Requirements

    To use MUST this child restraint properly, children meet the size and age requirements on page 5. In addition, Evenflo recommends consulting with your child’s physician before allowing your child to transition from rear-facing to forward-facing use of this child restraint.
  • Page 5 Child Requirements Rear-facing • 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lbs) • 48 to 102 cm (19 to 40 in.) and top of child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint headrest in one of its two lowest positions IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size MUST requirements above, they...

  • Page 6: Premature Infant Use

    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 2.26 kg (5 pounds) at birth before...

  • Page 7: Warnings

    WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Airbag Warnings • DO NOT use this child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an air bag, unless the air bag has been deactivated. Interaction between a rear- facing restraint and air bags may cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 8 If the child restraint cannot be properly DO NOT installed, use the child restraint. Consult vehicle owner’s manual, try a different seating location, or call Evenflo for further assistance. • ONLY use this child restraint on forward-facing vehicle seats.
  • Page 9 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Rear-facing ONLY Warnings DO NOT • When using this restraint rear-facing, loosen the vehicle seat belt to provide more leg room, as this will prevent the child restraint from protecting the child. • Fold-down armrests could pose a hazard to a rear- facing child in certain types of collisions.
  • Page 10 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Forward-facing with Harness and Belt-Positioning Booster Warnings • Adjust, or remove, the vehicle headrest, in the seat where the child restraint is to be installed, so that the back of the child restraint rests against the vehicle seat back.
  • Page 11 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Seat Belt Warnings DO NOT • use this child restraint in a vehicle with seat belts that automatically move along the vehicle frame when the door is opened. These seat belts will not hold a child restraint properly. •...
  • Page 12 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. LATCH Warnings What is LATCH? Vehicle Top Tether Anchor Points 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.
  • Page 13 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. LATCH Warnings 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.
  • Page 14 • DO NOT attach additional padding, toys, or other devices not made by Evenflo or described in these instructions for the child restraint. Items not tested with the child restraint could injure the child. Additional pads or pillows may interfere with the function of the harness system, or cause breathing problems if the child’s head falls forward, increasing the risk of serious...

  • Page 15: Safe Practices

    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 from the start will mean fewer discipline problems as children get older. An unrestrained person can be thrown into and injure other passengers.

  • Page 16: Recall Information For U.s. Customers

    • For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Please fill this card out using blue or black ink and mail it NOW, Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (or register online at: www.evenflo.com/registercarseat) (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to: while you are thinking about it. http://www.NHTSA.gov The card is already addressed and we've paid the postage.

  • Page 17: Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage

    Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage When used with the 5-point harness system 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 Check with your airline before with either lap belts only or lap/ departure to make sure shoulder belt systems and in...

  • Page 18: Child Restraint Features

    Child Restraint Features Front Back Symphony 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...
  • Page 19 Child Restraint Features Description Shoulder Belt Guide 2. Harness Tabs 3. Seat Pad 4. Harness Straps 5. D-rings for Lower Anchor Connectors (6 total) 6. Rear-facing Belt Path Base 8. Headrest 9. Buckle Tongue Holder* 10. Cup Holder* 11. Access Flap 12.
  • Page 20 Child Restraint Features Lower Anchor Connectors Which type of lower anchor connector is on your Child Restraint? Your child restraint will have one of the four types of Lower Anchor Connectors shown below. Follow the instructions on the following pages to properly install the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly on your child restraint.
  • Page 21 Child Restraint Features Lower Anchor Connectors Using the Quick Connectors To remove the Quick Release Strap Connector from a vehicle Lower Anchor Bar or from its storage D-ring, pull the red Release Strap. When the Quick Connector is in the rear-facing or forward- facing belt path, snap each Quick Connector onto a forward D-ring for storage Forward-facing Belt Path...
  • Page 22 Child Restraint Features Lower Anchor Connectors Using the EasyClick Connectors Release Strap To remove the EasyClick Connector from a vehicle Lower Anchor Bar or from its storage D-ring, pull the red Release Strap. When the EasyClick Connector is in the rear-facing or forward-facing belt path, snap each EasyClick Connector onto a forward D-ring for storage.
  • Page 23 Child Restraint Features Optional Head and Body Pillows WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Use the Infant Head Support (head pillow) and Body Pillow with the child restraint in the rear-facing position ONLY. The optional Body Pillow, when placed in the child restraint as shown, helps support your child.

  • Page 24: Using The Child Restraint Rear-Facing

    Using the Child Restraint Rear-Facing Child Requirements • Weight: 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lbs) • Height: 48 to 102 cm (19 to 40 in.) and top of child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint headrest in one of its two lowest positions 2.5 cm (1 in.)

  • Page 25: Moving Lower Anchor Connectors To The Rear-Facing Belt Path

    Moving Lower Anchor Connectors to the Rear-facing Belt Path To install this child restraint properly in the rear-facing MUST position, the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly be in the rear-facing belt path. If the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly is in the forward-facing belt path, use the following procedures to move it to the rear- facing belt path.
  • Page 26 Moving Lower Anchor Connectors to the Rear-facing Belt Path 3. Make sure the crotch buckle assembly is positioned in front of the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly, as shown. Note: Do not forget to install the seat pad before installing the child restraint in your vehicle. Finished Rear-facing Configurations SureLatch QuickConnect,...

  • Page 27: Installation With Lower Anchor Connectors

    Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors IMPORTANT: • If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use Lower Anchor Connectors. • DO NOT use the tether strap when the child restraint is in the rear-facing position. Place the child restraint in position.
  • Page 28 Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors IMPORTANT: 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.
  • Page 29 Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors Securing with SureLatch Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat, as shown, to lock in place. Note: In some vehicles, you may need to prop up the SureLatch Connector while Rear-facing Belt Path pushing downward on the seat to secure it tightly.
  • Page 30 Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors Securing with EasyClick Tighten the strap by moving the handle back and forth on the lower anchor connector as shown until the seat is tight. Rear-facing Belt Path CLICK! Fold handle up after tightening.

  • Page 31: Installation With Seat Belts

    Installation with Seat Belts IMPORTANT: • If you are using Lower Anchor Connectors to secure DO NOT the child restraint, use the vehicle seat belt. • Before installing this child restraint rear-facing with MUST the vehicle seat belt, you move the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly to the forward-facing belt path so that it does not interfere with the vehicle seat belt.
  • Page 32 Installation with Seat Belts Lap Belt Only Lap and Shoulder Belt Combination IMPORTANT: Make sure the buckle/crotch strap is positioned in front of the vehicle seat belt. 3. Buckle seat belt, then remove all slack from the seat belt. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly onto the vehicle seat while tightening...
  • Page 33 Installation with Seat Belts 4. Install Locking Clip (not included), if necessary. Locking Clip installed If your vehicle was built properly. prior to model year 1996, and has a lap/shoulder belt that is equipped with an emergency locking retrac- 13 mm tor (ELR) AND sliding latch (0.5 in.) MUST...
  • Page 34 Installation with Seat Belts 5. Increase recline angle, if necessary. If the level line is not parallel to the ground, disconnect the seat belt and place a tightly rolled towel/small blanket beneath the front edge of the child Level Line restraint.

  • Page 35: Rear-Facing Installation Checklist

    2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back at the rear-facing belt path. Ensure that the level line is parallel to the ground. To make installation easier, watch the installation video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com.

  • Page 36: Using The Child Restraint Forward-Facing With Harness

    Using the Child Restraint Forward-facing with Harness Child Requirements • Weight: 10 to 29.4 kg (22 to 65 lbs) • Height: 71 to 127 cm (28 to 50 in.) and tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest •...

  • Page 37: Moving Lower Anchor Connectors To The Forward-Facing Belt Path

    Moving Lower Anchor Connectors to the Forward-facing Belt Path To install this child restraint properly in the forward- facing position, the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly MUST be in the forward-facing belt path. If the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly is in the rear-facing belt path, use the following procedures to move it to the forward-facing belt path.
  • Page 38 Moving Lower Anchor Connectors to the Forward-facing Belt Path IMPORTANT: Make sure the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly does not interfere with the internal harness straps. Note: Do not forget to install the seat pad before installing the child restraint in your vehicle. Finished Forward-facing Configurations SureLatch QuickConnect,...

  • Page 39: Installation With Lower Anchor Connectors

    Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint to your vehicle seat. It is to be used in place of your vehicle’s seat belts and can be used in vehicles with LATCH anchors. Your vehicle owner’s manual may refer to this system as ISOFIX, Universal Anchorage System (UAS), or Lower Universal Anchorage System.
  • Page 40 Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors 2. Place the child restraint Tether Strap in position. Make sure child restraint is in Recline Position #2 or #3 (p. 62). Set child restraint on vehicle seat in the forward-facing position, as shown. Lay the tether strap over the back of the vehicle seat.
  • Page 41 Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors IMPORTANT: 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.
  • Page 42 Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors Securing with SureLatch Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat, as shown, to lock in place. Note: In some vehicles, you may need to prop up the Forward-facing SureLatch Connector while Belt Path pushing downward on the seat to secure it tightly.
  • Page 43 Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors Securing with EasyClick Tighten the strap by moving the handle back and forth on the lower anchor connector as shown until the seat is tight. Forward-facing Belt PathPath CLICK! Fold handle up after tightening.
  • Page 44 Installation with Lower Anchor Connectors 6. 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 45: Installation With Seat Belts

    Installation with Seat Belts IMPORTANT: • If you are using Lower Anchor Connectors to secure DO NOT the child restraint, use the vehicle seat belt. • Before installing this child restraint forward-facing with MUST the vehicle seat belt, you move the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly to the rear-facing belt path so that it does not interfere with the vehicle seat belt.
  • Page 46 Installation with Seat Belts 3. Route seat belt through forward-facing belt path. Move the harness out of the way and raise the access flap. Route the seat belt buckle through the forward-facing belt path, as shown. Access Flap Forward-facing Belt Path Shoulder Belt 4.
  • Page 47 Installation with Seat Belts 5. Install Locking Clip (not included), if necessary. Locking Clip installed If your vehicle was built properly. prior to model year 1996, and has a lap/shoulder belt that is equipped with an emergency locking 13 mm retractor (ELR) AND sliding (0.5 in.) MUST...
  • Page 48 Installation with Seat Belts 6. Ensure child restraint is secure. Forward-facing Belt Path With your hand holding the seat shell at the forward- facing belt path, as shown, try to move the child restraint from side to side. Then, holding the seat shell at each forward-facing belt path, try to move the restraint from front to back.
  • Page 49 Installation with Seat Belts 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 50: Forward-Facing Installation Checklist

    To properly secure this child restraint, it move more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from side to side or front to back at the forward-facing belt path. To make installation easier, watch the installation video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com.

  • Page 51: Using The Child Restraint As A Belt-Positioning Booster

    Using the Child Restraint as a Belt-Positioning Booster Child Requirements • Weight: 18 to 49.8 kg (40 to 110 lbs) • Height: 112 to 145 cm (44 to 57 in.) and tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest.

  • Page 52: When To Put Your Child In A Booster Seat

    When to Put Your Child in a Booster Seat Booster seats raise the child up and help to position the vehicle lap and shoulder belt correctly. When the child is properly restrained in a booster seat, his/her risk of injury in all types of crashes is reduced, as the lap and shoulder belt provides excellent restraint of both the upper and lower torsos.

  • Page 53: Converting Into A Booster Seat

    Converting into a Booster Seat Remove the seat pad (p. 62). Adjust the headrest to its uppermost position (p. 62). Pull the Lower Anchor Connectors from the forward- facing belt path and place them in the seat, as shown. 2. Loosen harness. Press the harness release button and pull the harness straps outward.
  • Page 54 Converting into a Booster Seat 4. Conceal harness tabs. Tuck harness tabs completely into adjustment slots, as shown. Note: If the harness tabs are not tucked completely into the slots, they will press uncomfortably against your child’s back. 5. Tighten harness straps. Pull harness adjustment strap until harness straps are tight.
  • Page 55 Converting into a Booster Seat Remove the crotch strap. Place the child restraint in Recline Position #1 (p. 62), 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 56: Booster Seat Positioning

    Converting into a Booster Seat 8. Install the seat pad. Fasten each Lower Anchor Connector to its D-ring for storage (pages 20-22). IMPORTANT: Make sure the child restraint is adjusted to Recline Position #3 (p. 62) and the headrest is adjusted for proper shoulder belt fit (p.

  • Page 57: Booster Seat Installation Checklist

    Booster Seat Installation Checklist 1. Convert child restraint to booster seat. See “Converting into a Booster Seat, ” p. 53-56. 2. Secure booster seat to the vehicle seat. Make sure the seat base is level with ground (p. 56). If necessary, a towel/small blanket may be rolled up and placed beneath the edge of the base.

  • Page 58: General Information Securing The Child In The Restraint

    General Information Securing the Child in the Restraint Loosen harness. Press the harness release button on the front of the seat, then pull up on the harness strap behind the fastened chest clip. 2. Position harness straps. Unbuckle harness and unfasten chest clip (p.
  • Page 59 Securing the Child in the Restraint 5. Remove all slack in harness. Pull upward on the harness straps near the hips, as shown, to ensure that all slack is removed. 6. Fasten and adjust chest clip. Snap the two halves of the chest clip together, as shown, and slide to armpit level.

  • Page 60: Removing The Child From The Restraint

    Removing the Child from the Restraint 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 61: Removing The Tether Strap

    Removing the Tether Strap Loosen the adjuster. Adjuster release button Press the adjuster release button. Push the child restraint into the vehicle seat back while loosening the adjuster 2. Remove the hook. Press the tab and twist, then Anchor remove the hook from the anchor.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Headrest

    Adjusting the Headrest Headrest Adjust Lever To adjust, squeeze the headrest adjust lever, as shown, while sliding the headrest up or down to the desired position. Adjusting the Recline Position This child restraint can be adjusted into three positions. Squeeze the recline lever at the bottom of the child restraint, as shown, and select the desired recline position.

  • Page 63: Installing Child Restraint In Aircraft

    Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft 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.
  • Page 64 Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft Rear-facing Aircraft Installation IMPORTANT: Before installing the child restraint, make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position. Note: You may need to route the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly through the forward-facing belt path, if it interferes with the aircraft seat belt (p.
  • Page 65 Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft Rear-facing Aircraft Installation 3. Fasten the aircraft seat belt, then remove all slack from the belt. The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pulling on the seat...
  • Page 66 Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft Forward-facing Aircraft Installation IMPORTANT: Before installing the child restraint, make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright position. Note: You may need to route the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly through the rear-facing belt path, if it interferes with the aircraft seat belt (p.
  • Page 67 For your child’s comfort, Evenflo recommends cushioning the child’s back by placing a small pillow or folded-up blanket, or a folded-up jacket, over the belt buckle.

  • Page 68: Model Info/Storing Your Instructions

    Model Info/Storing Your Instructions Date/Model Label Manufactured in Fabriqué en year-month-day) (année-mois-jour) Name / Nom Model / Modèle Made in / Fabriqué en Expires on/Expire le Symphony 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.)

  • Page 69: Care And Cleaning

    Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint When this child restraint reaches the expiration date found on the date of manufacture label, Evenflo encourages you to dispose of it properly. Most components of this child restraint are recyclable.

  • Page 70: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts www.evenflo.com Order replacement parts online at by calling Evenflo. When you contact us, please have the product model number and date of manufacture (found on the back of the child restraint). Right Left Cup Holder* Headrest Head Pillow...

  • Page 71: Limited Warranty

    Evenflo’s sole obligation under this express limited warranty shall be, at Evenflo’s option, to repair or replace any Product that is determined to be defective by Evenflo and determined to be covered by this warranty.
  • Page 72 • US: 1-800-233-5921, 8 AM - 5 PM E.T. • Canada: 1-937-773-3971 • México: 800-706-1200...

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