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Location Warnings
• Accordingtostatistics,childrenaresaferwhenproperly
restrained in a rear seating position than in the front
seating position. Generally, the center rear position is
safest and should be used if available.
• ONLY use this child restraint on forward-facing vehicle
seats. DO NOT use this restraint with vehicle seats that
face the rear or side.
• ONLY use this child restraint on vehicle seats with backs
that lock into place.
• Somechildrestraintsdonottallvehiclesorallseating
locations. There are many thousands of combinations
of vehicle makes, models, child restraint configurations,
seat belt designs, and seat cushion shapes. The easi-
est way to determine whether your child restraint is
suitable for a particular seating position is to check for
a tight installation. If the child restraint cannot be prop-
erly installed, DO NOT use the child restraint. Consult
vehicle owner’s manual, try a different seating location,
or call Evenflo.
Air Bag Warning
• 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 years of age and under.
If your vehicle has an air bag, refer to your vehicle
owner’s manual for child restraint installation.
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If the rear seat of your vehicle is equipped with side air
bags:
Vehicles built prior to the 2002 model year:
DO NOT use this restraint in a vehicle seating position
equipped with a side air bag unless authorized by the
vehicle manufacturer.
Model year 2002 and newer vehicles: Refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual before placing this restraint in a
seating position equipped with a side air bag.
• DO NOT place any objects between the restraint and
the side air bag, as an expanding air bag may cause the
items to strike your child.
Premature Infants
• DO NOT use this or any child restraint with a prema-
ture infant until after consulting your doctor. Premature
infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting
position.
Rear-facing Warnings
• DO NOT use this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle
equipped with lap belts that only lock during a sudden
WARNING