How to install the Evenflo car seat + instruction manual (2023)

Installation of the Evenflo car seat is very simple and straightforward. In this article, I will guide you step by step through the installation of your Evenflo car seat with instructions from the manual for the differenttypes of car seats– infant car seat, convertible car seat, all-in-one and booster seats.

However, you can find the Evenflo car seat manuals for all models on this page.Validity of the Evenflo car seat.

You can also find installation guides for othercar seatmarks here;

Britax car seat installation;

cosco car seat installation;

Installation of the Diono car seat;

Graco car seat installation;

Installation of the Safety 1st car seat.

As detailed as this Evenflo car seat installation guide is, we recommend that you access the car seat manufacturer's guide to proper installation through the car seat manual appropriate for the model you own. .

Basic instructions before starting to install your Evenflo car seat

1. You must register your new car seat by sending your details to the manufacturer's address or online athttps://registration.evenflo.com/evenflo/us/carseats
2. Study your vehicle's owner's manual for the recommended seat location to install your car seat. Never install a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat. The central rear location is thesafest place for a car seat.
3. Be sure to follow the age, weight and height requirements for a car seat model as per the manual.
4. Do not use the strap when the car seat is installed facing backwards.
5. A child must be at least 2 years old to use a forward-facing car seat.
6. Do not use the topmost harness slot in the rearward facing position.
7. Do not use the lowest headgear slot in the forward facing position.
8. Do not use the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX system and the vehicle's seat belt at the same time.
9. Do not connect two or more Bottom Anchor Connectors to the same Anchor Rod.
10. For additional resources or to verify your installed child seat or get help installing your child seat, visit the following recommended websites:
    nhtsa.gov•www.seatcheck.org•www.safekids.org

Evenflo infant car seat installation

Evenflo infant car seats include the Nurture infant car seat and the NurtureMax infant car seat, among others.

Depending on the model you have, the installation process is similar. However, you should still refer to your model's manual for clarification.

How to adjust the recline position

Some Evenflo car seats can be adjusted in three positions, depending on the car seat model.

To adjust the recline position, follow the steps below;

1. Squeeze the recline lever on the underside of the car seat and select your desired recline position.

   

   

How to Install Evenflo Car Seat Base Using LATCH

1. Make sure your vehicle is parked on a level surface.
2. Place the base on the rearward facing vehicle seat.
3. Route the lower anchor sling through the belt path and attach the sling to the lower anchor bar as shown;
   

   

4. Tighten the bottom anchor strap and make sure the car base is secure.
5. To ensure the base and LATCH are securely attached, firmly push the seat base with all of your weight towards the vehicle seat while pulling the lower anchor strap until it is secure (the seat base should not move any further ). 1 inch when pushed from front to back). -behind or side by side).
   

   

1. Steps 1-2 above
2. Pass the vehicle seat belt through the belt path and buckle it.
   

   

3. Take up any slack in your lap by pulling hard on the shoulder belt while pushing on the base with all your weight.
   

   

4. To ensure that the base and vehicle belt are securely fastened, the base should not move more than an inch when pushed from front to back or side to side.

1. Position the front of the infant car seat under the hook and slide the seat into the base.
   

   

2. Make sure the baby is securely attached to the base by lifting him up by the stroller handle.
3. Make sure the level line is level with the ground. If not, place a tightly rolled towel under the front of the base.
   

   

4. Lock the carrying handle by squeezing the handle releases and move the handle until it clicks into place. For USA, lock in position 1 or 4. For Canada, lock in position 1
   

   

1. Move the carry handle to position 2 by squeezing the handle latches and rotating the handle until it locks above the bracket.
   

   

2. Pull the base release lever on the back of the child seat and lift the seat.
   

   

Safe Use Checklist/Basic Instructions When Installing the Backplane

1. Make sure the car seat is attached to the vehicle seat.
2. Secure your child in the car seat. The top of the head must be at least 1 inch below the top of the child seat backrest.
3. Fasten the buckle.
4. Make any necessary adjustments, such as the crotch strap and harness straps.
5. Make sure the chest clip is positioned at armpit level.
6. Make sure the child restraint system is installed in reclined position #1.
7. NEVERuse recline position #2 or #3 to face rearward.

How to install the Evenflo car seat with LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX in the rear-facing position

1. When using LATCH, do not use the vehicle's seat belt.
2. Adjust recline position to #1.
3. Place the car seat on the rear seat of the vehicle, facing backwards.
   

   

4. Attach the lower anchorage connectors to the vehicle's lower anchorage bars.
   

   

5. Make sure the level line is parallel to the ground. If necessary, increase the recline angle by placing a tightly rolled towel under the front of the child seat.
   

   

6. Tighten the lower anchorages and make sure the car seat is secure.
7. To ensure that the child restraint system and LATCH are securely attached, push the car seat firmly with all of your weight towards the vehicle seat while pulling the lower attachment strap until it is snug (the car seat will not must move more than 1 inch when pushed forward). back or side to side).
   

   

   Securing with SureLatch

8. To ensure the car seat is secure when using the SureLatch, lift the SureLatch connector on both sides while pushing down on the car seat..
   

   

   
   Protection with QuickConnector and SecureRight

9. When using the QuickConnector or SecureRight feature, firmly push the car seat with all of your weight towards the vehicle seat while pulling the bottom strap until it is tight as shown below;
   

   

   
   Safe with EasyClick

10. Be sure to tighten the lower cable by moving the EasyClick handle back and forth on the lower cable as shown until the child restraint system is tight;
    

    

11. Bend the handle upwards after squeezing it.
    

    

1. Before installing the rear-facing Evenflo car seat using the vehicle's seat belt, you mustHAVE TOmove the lower anchorage connector assembly to the forward facing belt path.
2. Adjust recline position to #1.
3. Place the car seat on the rear seat of the vehicle, facing backwards.
   

   

4. Route the vehicle's belt through the rearward-facing belt path. To do this, unhook the front seat cushion so that it gives way.
   

   

   

5. Tighten the seat belt and take up any slack by using all of your weight to push the car seat firmly against the vehicle seat while pulling the seat belt tighter.
   

   

6. Install locking clip if necessary (for vehicles manufactured before 1996). Consult the vehicle owner's manual prior to installation.
7. Make sure the level line is parallel to the ground. If necessary, increase the recline angle by placing a tightly rolled towel under the front of the child seat.
   

   

8. To ensure that the child restraint system and seat belt are securely fastened, push the car seat firmly with all your weight towards the vehicle seat while pulling the vehicle seat belt until it is snug (the seat of the car must not move more than 1 inch on the belt). when pushed from front to back or side to side).
9. Replace the seat cushion on the front of the car seat.

Safe Use Checklist / Front-facing Basic Instructions

1. Weight requirement: 22-65 pounds; Height Requirement: 28 to 50 inches and the top of the child's ears are at or below the top of the headrest; Age requirement: minimum 2 years.
2. Do not install using the LATCH system for a child weighing more than 45 pounds.
3. Do not use the LATCH system if you are installing it with your vehicle's seat belt.
4. Always use the top tie down strap when installing in a forward facing position using the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX system.
5. The harness straps must beat or slightly abovechild's shoulders.
6. The lower anchorage connector assembly must be in the forward facing belt path.
7. Make sure the child restraint system is installed in reclined position #2 or #3.
8. NEVERuse recline position #1 for forward and recline position #2 for a child over 40 lbs. (use 3)

1. Remove the tie down hook from the back of the car seat.
2. Place the child seat on the rear seat of the vehicle facing forward and place the strap over the backrest of the vehicle seat.
   

   

3. Make sure the car seat is in reclined position #2 or #3.
4. Attach the bottom anchor connectors to each of the bottom anchor bars.
   

   

5. Tighten the lower anchorages and make sure the car seat is secure.
6. To ensure that the child restraint system and LATCH are securely attached, push the car seat firmly with all of your weight towards the vehicle seat while pulling the lower anchor strap until it is comfortable (the car seat will not must move more than 1 inch in the path of the belt). when pushed from front to back or side to side).
   

   

   
   

   Securing with SureLatch

7. To ensure the car seat is secure when using the SureLatch, lift the SureLatch connector while pushing down on the car seat to secure it in place.
   

   

Protection with QuickConnector and SecureRight

8. When using the QuickConnector or SecureRight feature, firmly push the car seat with all of your weight towards the vehicle seat while pulling the bottom strap until snug as shown;
   

   

Safe with EasyClick

9. Be sure to tighten the lower cable by moving the EasyClick handle back and forth on the lower cable as shown until the child restraint system is tight;
   

   

10. Bend the handle upwards after squeezing it.
    

    

11. Connect the rope hook to the vehicle's rope anchor and pull the handle to securely tighten the rope. Rope anchor location varies from vehicle to vehicle. Check your vehicle's owner's manual to confirm yours.
    

    

1. Remove the tie down hook from the back of the car seat.
2. Place the child seat on the rear seat of the vehicle facing forward and place the strap over the backrest of the vehicle seat.
   

   

3. Make sure the car seat is in reclined position #2 or #3.
4. Route the vehicle's seat belt through the forward-facing belt path. To do this, move the harness and lift the access hatch. Then pass the belt.
   

   

5. Tighten the seat belt and take up any slack by pushing the car seat firmly against the vehicle seat with all your weight while pulling any excess slack and tightening the belt.
   

   

6. Install locking clip if necessary (for vehicles manufactured before 1996). Consult the vehicle owner's manual prior to installation.
7. Check that the installed car seat is securely fastened.
8. To make sure the child restraint system and seat belt are securely fastened, grasp the seat frame in the forward facing belt path and push the car seat from side to side. Then, hold the seat again in each forward-facing belt path and push the front seat back. The car seat should not move more than 1 inch on the belt.
   

   

9. Connect the rope hook to the vehicle's rope anchor and pull the handle to securely tighten the rope. Rope anchor location varies from vehicle to vehicle. Check your vehicle's owner's manual to confirm yours.
   

   

Safe Use Checklist/Basic Instructions When Installing a Booster Seat

1. Weight requirement: 40-120 pounds; Height Requirement: 40 to 57 inches and the top of the child's ears are at or below the top of the headrest; Age Requirement: Minimum 4 years old.
2. the shoulder beltHAVE TOgo through the diagonal belt path.
3. To doNOinstall a booster seat with the seat belt only.
   

   

4. Make sure marine thruster is installed in reclined position #3.

1. Remove the seat pad.
2. Adjust the child restraint system headrest to the highest position.
3. Pull the lower tether straps out of the forward facing belt path and attach them to the child restraint system.

   

4. Loosen the harness system by pressing the harness release button, then pull the harness straps.

   

5. Push the chest clip and buckle tongues through the forward facing belt path. You must attach the chest clip to the back of the child restraint system as shown;

   

6. Position the harness tongues fully into the adjustment slots so that they do not interfere with the child's back;

   

7. Tighten the harness straps by pulling the harness adjuster strap until snug.

   

8. Insert the lower anchorage connectors through the forward facing belt path.
9. Remove the crotch strap. Recline the car seat to the #1 position, then lay it flat on its back and locate the crotch strap attachment on the underside.

   

10. Install the seat pad.
11. Make sure the booster seat is set to recline position #3.
12. Make sure the installed seat is level with the ground. If necessary, you can level the base of the booster seat with a rolled-up towel.

    

    

1. Loosen the harness by pressing the harness release button on the front of the child seat.

   

2. Place the harness straps over your child's shoulders and adjust them correctly.
   

   

3. Tighten the straps by inserting both buckle tongues into the buckle.
   

   

4. Squeeze and adjust the chest clip.
   

   

5. Take up all slack in the harness by pulling up on the strap.
   

   

6. Then adjust the harness by pulling the harness adjustment handle.
   

   

While this article is intended to provide a guide on installing the Evenflo Car Seat, the Evenflo Symphony and Nurture™ Car Seat Manual
The Infant Car Seat Owner's Manual was used to write this installation guide; however, the process is similar on all models.

We encourage you to refer to the manual for your car seat model for installation.