Chase Select™ /LX™ Child Restraint System Owner’s Manual Keep for future use Exclusive RightFit Belt Path Child Requirements 10-49,8 kg 22-110 lbs 71-145 cm 28-57 in 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. © 2014 Evenflo Company, Inc.
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 the child from a crash.
WARNING WARNING Air Bag Warnings General Warnings • DO NOT use this restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an air bag. Air bags may cause serious injury or death to children 12 and under. If your vehicle has an air bag, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation. • If the rear seat of your vehicle is equipped with side air bags, refer to the following information for proper usage.
WARNING WARNING Forward-facing Position Warnings For Booster Use Only • If the child weighs more than 18 kg (40 lbs) or their shoulders are above the highest harness level, you MUST use this child restraint as a booster (p. 28). • Adjust, or remove, the vehicle headrest, in the seat where the child restraint is to be fastened, so that the back of the child restraint rests against the vehicle seat back. • The headrest on the vehicle seat in front of the child should be put in its lowest position.
WARNING LATCH Warnings – cont. For 5-point Harness Use Only • ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connectors are attached to the vehicle lower anchor bars by pulling hard on the lower anchor connectors. If they are not attached, the lower anchor connector assembly will not secure your child restraint. Serious injury or death may result.
Safe Practices Recall Information for U.S. Customers • 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. • NEVER try to tend to a crying baby’s needs while driving. NEVER take a baby out of a child restraint for comforting while the vehicle is moving.
Care and Cleaning This page has been left blank intentionally. • DO NOT lubricate or immerse the LATCH connectors, the buckle, or any part of this child restraint. • Plastic and metal parts may be wiped clean with mild soap and water and dried with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. • Take care not to damage any labels. • The harness can be wiped clean with mild soap and water. Allow harness to air dry. DO NOT immerse buckle in water.
Visual Glossary Visual Glossary 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 Rear Headrests Front Headrests 10 Back Seat Belt Buckles NO coloque el asiento infantil orientado hacia atrás en el asiento delantero con bolsa de aire. Puede causar MUERTE o LESIONES GRAVES.
Child Requirements Installation Checklist 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat. ✔ Locking clip is installed, if necessary (p. 20). ✔ Child restraint is securely installed with lower anchor connector assembly (shown at left) through belt path (p. 16) OR Child restraint is securely installed with vehicle seat belt through belt path (p. 19) ✔ Tether strap is attached and tightened (p. 18/21).
Installation with lower anchor connector assembly Installation with lower anchor connector assembly The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your child restraint will be one of the two types below. Tilt and slide the adjuster A to loosen. Far side B Press the adjuster release button B to loosen. IMPORTANT: If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use the lower anchor connector assembly. 1.
The Tether Strap that comes with your child restraint will be one of the two types below. A Tilt and slide the adjuster A to loosen. Installation with Seat Belt IMPORTANT: If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint, DO NOT use the lower anchor connector assembly. 1. Disconnect tether hook from the back of the child restraint. B Press the adjuster release button B to loosen. Tether Strap 2. Place the child restraint in position.
Installation with Seat Belt Installation with Seat Belt Push downward on child restraint while tightening seat belt to remove excess slack. Vehicle Belt Path 5. Install Locking Clip, if necessary. If your vehicle was built Locking Clip prior to model year installed properly. 1996, and has either a lap belt or lap/shoulder belt that is equipped 13 mm with an emergency (0.5 inch) locking retractor (ELR), you MUST use a Locking Clip.
Securing the Child Securing the Child Press the harness release button on the front of the seat while pulling the harness straps. Snap the two halves of the chest clip together, as shown, and slide to armpit level. 2. Position harness straps. Unfasten chest clip and place the child in the child restraint. Bring each harness strap over the child’s shoulders. Using with the 5-pt Harness 4. Fasten and adjust chest clip. 1. Loosen harness.
Positioning the Harness Strap 1. Loosen harness straps. Press the harness release button on the front of the seat while pulling the harness strap outward behind the fastened chest clip. 1. Loosen harness straps. Press the harness release button on the front of the seat while pulling the harness straps. 2. Disconnect chest clip. Push the release button and pull the chest clip apart. Using with the 5-pt Harness Removing the Child 2. Remove both Harness Straps from the Splitter Plate. 3.
Positioning the Harness Strap Positioning the Crotch Strap 1. Remove Crotch Strap. 3. Move harness strap. Remove both harness straps from the slots and feed them into the new slot, as shown. Pull the harness strap to the back of the child restraint. Note: Straps must be positioned at the child’s shoulder level or in the closest position slightly above.
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, their 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. It is important for the child to sit properly within the vehicle seat belts.
Using as a Booster Seat Child Requirements Weight: 18 – 49.8 kg (40 – 110 lbs) Height: 110 – 145 cm (43.3 – 57 inches) tall AND the tops of the child’s ears are at, or below, the top of the child restraint headrest. Age: At least four years old The shoulder belt MUST be routed properly. See Page 36. Booster Installation Checklist 1. Convert child restraint to booster seat. See “Converting into a Booster Seat,” p. 32. 2. Secure booster seat to the vehicle seat.
Converting into a Booster Seat 1. Loosen harness. Press the harness release button while pulling outward on the harness straps, as shown. Disconnect the chest clip. Converting into a Booster Seat 4. Route the Harness Straps through Adjustment Slots, then attach to Splitter Plate. IMPORTANT: Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate. 3. Disconnect all J-clips and all Retaining Strips, then remove the Seat Pad. 32 5.
Converting into a Booster Seat Converting into a Booster Seat 6. Remove the Crotch Strap. Locate the crotch strap anchor on the bottom. Turn the anchor sideways and push it through the seat shell to remove, as shown. Pull the anchor through the seat and adjust so it lies flat. 34 7. Install the Seat Pad. Your child restraint is now in Booster Mode and ready for a child who weighs 18 – 49.8 kg (40 – 110 lbs), is 110 – 145 cm (43.3 – 57 inches) tall, and is at least four years old.
Shoulder belt routing while in booster mode While the seat is used in booster mode the shoulder belt must be routed over the child’s shoulder. General Information Leveling the Booster Seat Canadian Models Only The belt must pass under the head rest, between the head rest and the seat as long as the child’s shoulders are at or below the opening between the head rest and shell.
Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft Removing Seat Pad 1. Disconnect the harness straps from the splitter plate. 2. Disconnect J-clips and two retaining strips. Remove the seat pad. J-clips Retaining Strips 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.
Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft Replacement Parts Not available on all models. You can order replacement parts on-line at www.evenflo.com 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). Belt Path Opening Aircraft Seat Belt 2. Route aircraft seat belt through belt path. Locking Clip: Not included with child restraint, see page 20.
Limited Warranty Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint For a period of 90 days from the original purchase of this Product, Evenflo warrants to the original end user (“Purchaser”) this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship. 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.
INSTRUCTIONS Store these instructions in the slots on either side of the child restraint. www.evenflo.com USA: 1-800-233-5921, 8 AM to 5 PM E.T.
