Introduction

A lightweight and cheap car seat built for growing youngsters. This car seat's 2-in-1 booster feature provides safety and comfort while providing easy installation and dependable protection on every journey. Perfect for parents looking for a long-lasting and affordable choice.

CHILD REQUIREMENTS

Warning: Failure to follow these Child Requirements could result in serious injury or death.

This child restraint is designed for use by children in forward-facing orientation only. To use this child restraint properly, children MUST meet the size and age requirements below. In addition, Evenflo recommends consulting with your child’s physician before allowing your child to transition from a rear-facing to a forward-facing child restraint.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping children rear-facing until 2 years old or until they reach the maximum height or weight for their child restraint in rear-facing orientation. Additionally, some states’ laws require children to be rear-facing until age 2.

Accordingly, you will see this guidance reflected in the Child Requirements below. Please review any applicable local, state or provincial laws related to child passenger safety before installing and using this child restraint.

5-point Harness

• 10 to 18 kg (22 to 40 lbs)
• 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
• At least 2 years old

IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the  size requirements for forward-facing use above, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint with its internal harness and begin using it as a belt-positioning booster seat, if possible. If your child exceeds any of the size requirements for forward-facing use above and is less than 4 years old, however, you MUST discontinue use of this child restraint. 
Belt-Positioning Booster

• 18 to 49.8 kg (40 to 110 lbs)
• 110 to 145 cm (43.3 to 57 in.) and tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest
• At least 4 years old

IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above for belt-positioning use, you MUST discontinue use of this seat. Your child may be ready for use of the vehicle belt system only at this time.

WARNING: Air Bag 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.
• 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 the child.

The forward-facing rear seat is the  safest place for children 12 and under.

Detailed Specifications

The Evenflo Car Seat Chase Select LX features an adjustable headrest and a removable cup holder. It has a weight capacity of 5 to 40 pounds and a height limit of 40 inches. The car seat has a compact design and is lightweight, making it easy to transport. It also features a removable and machine-washable seat pad, making cleaning a breeze. The Chase Select LX is designed to meet or exceed all federal safety standards.

Child Restraint Features

Front

Back

Description of Evenflo Car Seat Chase Select LX

1. Shoulder Belt Guide
2. Harness Straps
3. Harness Adjust Strap
4. Headrest
5. Chest Clip
6. Buckle
7. Harness Release Button
8. Model Number & Date of Manufacture
9. Instructions
10. Lower Anchor Connector Assembly
11. Splitter Plate
12. Tether Strap and Hook (Shown fastened to storage clip)
13. Tether Strap Adjuster
14. Vehicle Seat Belt Path

* Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary.

Description

The Evenflo Car Seat Chase Select LX is a forward-facing car seat that is suitable for children from 5 to 40 pounds. It features a 5-point harness system that is easy to adjust and provides a secure fit. The car seat is designed to be comfortable for your child, with a removable and machine-washable seat pad and a plush head and body support. The Chase Select LX has a compact design and is lightweight, making it easy to install and transport.

Visual Glossary

Your vehicle components may be significantly different than pictured. Consult your owner’s manual to help you identify your vehicle components.

IMPORTANT: If your vehicle has side air bags.

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, 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. When the vehicle seat belt is buckled, the lap belt should be low on the hips, just touching the thighs, and the shoulder belt should lie across the middle of the shoulder. If the child leans out or moves the belt behind the back or places it under the arm, it will not provide the intended restraint. There are a number of things to consider when deciding whether the child is ready to sit in a booster seat, including: the weight and height rating on their current child seat, the child’s own weight and height, their maturity, and the seating positions available in your vehicle.  

How is a booster seat used?
Using a booster seat is very similar to buckling yourself into the vehicle:

• Read the instruction manuals for both the booster seat and the vehicle before you start.
• Put the booster in the back seat in a location with a lap and shoulder belt. Never use a booster with only a lap belt, as this could cause serious injuries.
• After the child is in the booster, pull the lap and shoulder belt across him/her and buckle it.
• Check that the shoulder belt lies across the middle of the shoulder and that the lap belt is low on the hips, just touching the thighs.

How can you tell if your child is ready to transition to 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 and not put the belts under their arm or behind their back.
• The child is approaching the weight or height limit of the child restraint they are currently using. (Even children who have not outgrown their toddler seat can benefit from the use of a booster seat, if it is used properly.)
• If you have a vehicle that does not have a tether anchorage but has lap/shoulder belts available in the back seat, a booster seat may provide better protection than an internal harness seat without the tether.

Setup Guide

Installing the Evenflo Car Seat Chase Select LX is easy and can be done in a few simple steps. 

1. First, choose a location in your vehicle where the car seat will be installed. 
2. Next, adjust the height of the headrest and thread the harness straps through the appropriate slots. 
3. Place your child in the car seat and secure the harness, making sure it is snug and comfortable. The car seat can be installed using the vehicle's seat belt or the LATCH system. 
4. Finally, adjust the recline angle and make sure the car seat is secure.

Using as a Booster Seat

Child Requirements

• Weight: 18 – 49.8 kg (40 – 110 lbs)
• Height: 110 – 145 cm (43.3 – 57 in) and tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest

• Age: At least 4 years old

  

IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above for belt-positioning use, you MUST discontinue use of this seat. Your child may be ready for use of the vehicle belt system only at this time.
Important: Always secure the booster seat with the lower anchor connectors or vehicle seat belt when not occupied. An unsecured booster seat can fly into and injure other occupants in the event of a crash.

Booster Installation Checklist

1. Convert child restraint to booster seat. See “Converting into a Booster Seat,”.
2. Secure the booster seat to the vehicle seat.
   • Make sure the bottom and back of the booster seat  are touching the vehicle seat and back.
   • Level the booster seat (Canadian models only).
     IMPORTANT: You may use the tether strap and lower anchor connectors to secure this booster seat to the vehicle seat as long as the position of the booster seat in the vehicle and/or the resulting fit of the vehicle seat belt over the child is not affected.
3. Place the child in the booster seat.
   • Make sure the child’s back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the booster seat.
4.  Secure child and booster seat to vehicle seat.
   • Stretch the lap/shoulder belt across the child and  fasten the buckle.
   • The shoulder belt MUST be routed properly.
   • Make sure the shoulder and lap belts are threaded under the red lap belt guide (Canadian models only).
5. Check your work.
   • Make sure the lap belt is stretched low and snug across the child’s hips, within the belt guides, and fastened into the buckle. The shoulder belt must cross the child midway between his/her shoulder and neck.  

WARNING: The shoulder belt MUST NOT cross the child’s neck or fall off the child’s shoulder. If you cannot adjust the shoulder belt to properly lay midway between the child’s shoulder and neck AND at or above the shoulder, try another seating location, or do not use the booster seat.

To make installation easier, watch the installation Tip!! video of this booster seat at https://www.evenflo.com 

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.
2. Remove both Harness Straps from the Splitter Plate and pull them through to the front of the seat.

3. Disconnect all J-    clips and all Retaining Strips, then remove the Seat Pad.

   

4. Route the Harness Straps through Adjustment Slots, then attach to Splitter Plate.
   IMPORTANT: Make sureboth harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate.

5. Tuck the Chest Clip and Buckle Tongues into the recesses on either side of the seat shell.

   

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.
   Insert the crotch strap anchor back into the opening from the bottom of the child restraint.
   Pull the anchor through the seat and adjust so it lies flat.

   

7. Install the seat pad.
   Your child restraint is now in Booster Mode and ready for a child who meets the following requirements:

   

   • Weight: 18 to 49.8 kg (40 to 110 lbs)
   • Height: 110 to 145 cm (43.3 to 57 in.) and tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of child restraint headres
   • Age: At least 4 years old

Note: To convert the seat back into 5-point harness mode, reverse these steps.

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. 

• 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.

  

• If the child’s shoulders are high enough that routing the shoulder belt under the head rest causes the belt  to be pulled down the back side of the child’s shoulder (before passing through the head rest), the belt should not be routed between the seat and the head rest.

  

• If the shoulder height causes the belt to route behind the back and the top of the ears are still at or below the top of the head rest, the shoulder belt should be routed on top of the head rest.

  

General Information

Leveling the Booster Seat

Canadian Models Only

If the level line is not parallel to the ground, before fastening the child restraint to the vehicle seat, place a tightly rolled towel/small blanket beneath the bottom rear of the booster seat, as shown.

Installing the Cup Holders

Not available on all models.

Place each cup holder onto the seat, then turn the seat over and secure each cup holder with a screw, as shown. Do not over tighten. Make sure each cup holder is attached securely in place.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with the Evenflo Car Seat Chase Select LX, check the user manual for troubleshooting steps. 

1. Common problems include difficulty adjusting the harness or installing the car seat. 
2. Make sure to follow all instructions carefully and contact Evenflo's customer support team if you have any questions or concerns.

Evenflo Car Seat Chase Select LX Pros & Cons

Pros

• Easy to install and adjust
• Compact and lightweight design
• Comfortable for children with removable and machine-washable seat pad
• Meets or exceeds all federal safety standards

Cons

• May not be suitable for larger children
• Harness adjustment can be difficult at times

Customer Reviews

Customers love the Evenflo Car Seat Chase Select LX for its safety features, comfort, and ease of use. Many note that the car seat is easy to install and adjust, and that their children are comfortable during long car rides. However, some customers have reported issues with the harness adjustment and recommend following the user manual carefully.