Introduction

The Evenflo Car Seat Embrace 35 Base is designed to provide safety and comfort for infants during travel. This base features an easy-to-install design with a secure latch system, ensuring a stable fit in your vehicle. Its lightweight construction allows for convenient portability, while the adjustable base ensures a proper fit for various car models. The Embrace 35 Base is compatible with Evenflo's Embrace infant car seat, making it an excellent choice for parents. The cost of the Evenflo Car Seat Embrace 35 Base is approximately $99.99.

Visual Glossary

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

Back Seat

Embrace 35 Convenience Base

Evenflo Car Seat Embrace 35 Base Front Seat

Convenience Base Identification

Embrace 35 Convenience Base
This is the correct base to use with the Embrace 35 Carrier. ONLY use the Embrace 35 Carrier with this base.

Detailed Specifications

• Weight Range: 4-35 pounds
• Height Limit: Up to 19 inches
• Age Range: Newborns to approximately 1 year
• Material: Durable plastic and fabric
• Installation Options: LATCH and vehicle seat belt
• Safety Features: Side impact protection, energy-absorbing foam
• Base Dimensions: 22 x 14 x 10 inches
• Weight of Base: Approximately 8 pounds
• Compatibility: Designed for use with Evenflo Embrace 35 infant car seat

Child Seat Features

Front

Back

Description

1. Handle
2. Chest Clip
3. Seat Pad
4. Buckle Release
5. Harness Release Button
6. Harness Adjuster Strap
7. Canopy
8. Harness Slots
9. Instruction Storage Area (behind seat pad)
10. Harness Straps
11. Carrier
12. Convenience Base
13. Handle Release
14. Harness Straps
15. Harness Adjuster Strap
16. Carrier Release Handle
17. Harness Slots
18. Handle Release
19. Crotch Strap Anchor

Proper Installation WITH the Convenience Base

Child Requirements

• Weight: 1.8 – 15.8 kg (4 – 35 lbs)
• Height: 43 – 76 cm (17 – 30 in.) and top of child’s head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back.

IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size requirements above, they MUST discontinue use of this child restraint.

TIP: To make installation easier, watch the installation video of this child restraint at https://www.evenflo.com 

Description

The Evenflo Car Seat Embrace 35 Base is engineered with safety and convenience in mind. The base features a unique LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system that ensures easy and secure installation in your vehicle. The base also includes a recline position to help achieve the correct angle for your baby's comfort and safety. The energy-absorbing foam and side impact protection provide additional layers of safety, giving parents peace of mind during travel. The base is made from durable materials, ensuring it can withstand the rigors of daily use while maintaining its integrity.

Installation Checklist

1. Secure convenience base to the vehicle seat.
   • The convenience base is securely installed with lower anchor connector assembly (shown) (pages 18-20). OR
   • The convenience base is securely installed with vehicle seat belt.
     IMPORTANT: A properly secured convenience base does NOT move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the lower anchor connector assembly/vehicle belt path.
   • A locking clip is installed, if necessary.
   • The convenience base is adjusted so that level indicator is completely green.
   • If necessary, a towel/small blanket is rolled up and placed beneath the front edge of the base for additional leveling (p. 24).
2. Check your work.
   • The convenience base does NOT move more than 25 mm (1 inch) from side-to-side or from front-to-back at the lower anchor connector assembly/vehicle belt path.
   • The base is level with only green (no red) showing in the level indicator window

Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly

WARNING

• This lower anchor connector assembly is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may result from misuse.
• In addition to these instructions, read and follow your vehicle owner’s manual regarding installation of the child restraint and LATCH. If there is a discrepancy, follow your vehicle owner’s manual.
• ONLY use for securing convenience base to vehicle lower anchor bars.
• NEVER attach two lower anchor assembly connectors to one vehicle lower anchor bar.
• NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the lower anchor connector assembly. Using both together can cause slack in a sudden stop or crash.
• When not in use, the lower anchor connector assembly connectors should be securely stored in the storage area located in the convenience base Keep out of reach of children.
• ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connector assembly connectors are fully engaged onto the vehicle lower anchor bars by pulling hard on
  the lower anchor connector assembly harness. If they are not totally engaged, the lower anchor connector assembly system will not secure your child restraint. Serious injury or death may result.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 25 mm (1 inch) side-to-side or front to back at the vehicle belt path. Serious injury or death may result from poor installation. If you can not tightly secure the child restraint, try again or move it to another location.
• NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing position.
• The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the convenience base. Check by lifting up on the carrier.
• NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing position.

1. Before you begin, be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.  Place the base A on the vehicle seat and check the level indicator B.
   If the indicator is red, adjust the level of the base by pressing adjustment button C and lowering the adjustment foot D. 
   Note: The adjustment foot has multiple levels.
   The base is level when only green (no red) is showing in the level indicator window B.

   

   Note: A green filled window means go to Step 2.
   IMPORTANT: Not all models are equipped with an adjustment foot. If your model does not have one, use a rolled-up towel to adjust base level 

2. Route lower anchor connector assembly harness and hook through lower anchor connector assembly openings A on the sides of the base. 

   

3. Know Your Lower Anchor Connector Assembly
   The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your child restraint will be one of the types below.
   Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to locate the lower anchor bars J on your vehicle seat. Attach the right hook K, or clip L, to the right anchor bar J and the left hook, or clip, to the left anchor bar. DOUBLE CHECK that the lower anchor connector hook, or clip, is fully engaged by pulling hard on the lower anchor connector strap.

   

4. Using your full weight, push the base firmly into the vehicle seat, while pulling up on the strap to tighten.

   

5. WARNING
   Make sure the lower anchor connector assembly harness is tight. Grab the base at the areas D, as shown. If you can move the base more than 25 mm (1 inch) side-to-side or front to back the harness is not tight enough. You will need to try again, or find another location for your convenience base.

   

   IMPORTANT
   Route any excess lower anchor connector assembly harness strap through the openings A, on the sides of the base, so it does not interfere with the metal carrier retainers E when attaching the carrier.

Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt

WARNING

• The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the convenience base. Check by lifting up on the carrier
• NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the lower anchor connector assembly. Using both together can cause slack in a sudden stop or crash.
• NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing position.
• DO NOT use this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle equipped with lap belts that only lock during a sudden stop or crash (emergency locking retractor ELR). You must use a seating location with a locking seat belt. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see if you have lap belts with ELR’s.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 25 mm (1 inch) side-to-side or front to back at the vehicle belt path. Serious injury or death may result from poor installation. If you can not tightly secure the child restraint, try again or move it to another location.

1. Before you begin, be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.  
   Place the base A on the vehicle seat and check the level indicator B.
   If the indicator is red, adjust the level of the base by pressing adjustment button C and lowering the adjustment foot D. 
   Note:  The adjustment foot has multiple levels.
   The base is level when only green (no red) is showing in the level indicator window B

   

   IMPORTANT
   Not all models are equipped with an adjustment foot.  If your model does not have one, use a rolled-up towel to adjust base level (p. 24).

2. Secure the base to your vehicle seat by routing the vehicle seat belt through the openings F on the sides of the base.
   IMPORTANT
   Some ELR vehicle belts can be switched so that they lock when tightened. It may not be necessary to use a locking clip in these situations.
   To install a locking clip.

   

   IMPORTANT
   Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual to determine which type of belt retractor is in the vehicle.

   

3. Pull the shoulder belt G tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion of the belt H, at the same time push down on the base using your full weight. Check to be sure the base is secured in the vehicle seat.

   

4. WARNING
   Make sure the vehicle belt is tight. Grab the base at the areas I, as shown. If you can move the base more than 25 mm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back the vehicle belt is not tight enough. You will need to try again, or find another location for your convenience base.

   

   IMPORTANT: Route any excess vehicle belt through the openings F, on the sides of the base, so it does not interfere with the metal carrier retainers J when attaching the carrier.

Placing the Carrier in the Base 

1. Secure the carrier to the base by placing it into the base and pressing down on the front and back.
   The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base. Check by lifting up on the carrier handle or the front of the carrier to make sure it’s locked in place.

2. The level indicator must be completely green A. 
   If you have fully adjusted the convenience base and the level indicator is still not level, use a tightly rolled towel or small blanket B beneath the front edge of the base.

   

   IMPORTANT: Infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position. Make sure they recline enough for their head to lie back comfortably and safely. Failure to properly recline the child restraint could increase the child’s risk of serious injury or death.

3. Squeeze both handle releases C and move the handle until it locks in position. ALWAYS place the handle in one of the following positions when traveling in a vehicle:

   

   Note: When installed directly behind a front vehicle seat, make sure there is at least 38 mm (1.5 inches) of space between any part of the carrier and the vehicle seat that is directly in front of the child’s head. If you need additional clearance, place the handle in Position 1.

Releasing the Carrier from the Base 

• Move the handle A to Position 2 (Carry) by squeezing in on both handle releases B and rotating the handle until it locks into place above the carrier.
• Pull the release handle C with one hand, then lift up on the carry handle A with the other hand while the release handle C is still fully retracted.

Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly

The Lower Anchor Connector that comes with your child restraint will be one of the types below.

To remove the hook C, press the tab D and twist, then remove from anchor E.

To remove the clip F,  pull the red release  strap G and remove clip from anchor E.

1. Tilt and slide the adjuster to loosen the lower anchor connector assembly.
   Press the adjuster release button to loosen the lower anchor connector assembly

   

2. When the lower anchor connector assembly is not in use, you MUST securely store it in the area provided in the bottom of the base E.
   Route the harness strap through the belt path on top of the base then attach the hooks to the slots F located on each side of the storage area beneath the base.
   A loose lower anchor assembly connector harness and hook may injure your child.

   

Setup Guide

1. To set up the Evenflo Car Seat Embrace 35 Base:
2. Preparation: Read the manual thoroughly before starting.
3. LATCH Installation: Locate the LATCH anchors in your vehicle and attach the base using the provided straps.
4. Recline Position: Adjust the base to one of the three available recline positions to ensure proper angle alignment.
5. Seat Belt Installation: If using a vehicle seat belt, follow the instructions in the manual to secure the base correctly.
6. Final Check: Ensure all connections are tight and the base is level before placing your baby in the car seat.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 

• Clean minor spills and stains on cloth or plastic surfaces with cold water and mild soap. Air dry.
• Metal and plastic parts can be wiped clean with a soft damp cloth and dried with a soft cloth. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• An occasional drop of vegetable oil may reduce wear and tear on moving parts.

Using the Locking Clip

• Install Locking Clip, if necessary. If your vehicle was built prior to model year 1996, and has a lap/shoulder belt that is equipped with an emergency locking retractor (ELR) AND sliding latch plate, you MUST use a Locking Clip. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to identify which vehicle belt  system is in your vehicle 

  

• If your vehicle is model year 1996 or newer, it likely has a vehicle belt system that can be locked when tightened, and will not require use of a Locking Clip.
  Consult your vehicle owner’s manual before installing a Locking Clip.

WARNING: Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belt when not used with a child restraint, or the vehicle seat belt  will not properly restrain an adult or child. Serious injury could occur.

1. Remove the locking clip A from the slot in your convenience base. 
   Thread the vehicle seat belt through the belt path openings B for the vehicle belt path, and buckle the vehicle seat belt.
   Pull the vehicle shoulder belt C tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion D of the vehicle belt.

2. Hold the vehicle lap/shoulder belts together just behind the free sliding buckle tongue E and unbuckle the vehicle seat belt.

   

3. While holding the belts and buckle tongue E, thread the locking clip A onto the vehicle seat belt, and slide it into place.
   Note: Locking clip must be placed within 13 mm   (0.5 in.) of seat belt buckle.

4. Buckle the vehicle seat belt with the locking clip A in place.

   

Replacement Parts

Not available on all models. Styles may vary.
To order replacement parts you can order online 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).

Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint
At the end of this child restraint’s useful life, Evenflo encourages you to dispose of it properly. Most of the components in this child restraint are recyclable.

1. Remove all fabric and padding.
2. Remove all screws and disassemble the restraint.
3. Recycle all plastic/foam parts and discard the rest.

If your local recycling center won’t accept the padding, you may dispose of it in the landfill. To prevent injury due to hidden damage, lost instructions, outdated technology, etc., discontinue use of this restraint after the expiration date on the label or if it has been involved in a crash.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and their solutions:

• Difficulty in LATCH Installation: Ensure that you have located the correct LATCH anchors in your vehicle and follow the manual's step-by-step guide.
• Base Not Level: Adjust the recline position or check that all connections are secure.
• Warning Lights or Alarms: Check that all parts are correctly installed and that there are no obstructions.

Instructions and Warnings

• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation.
• Never leave your baby unattended in the car seat.
• Regularly inspect the base for any damage or wear.

Limited Warranty

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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Easy Installation: The LATCH system makes installation straightforward.
• Advanced Safety Features: Side impact protection and energy-absorbing foam enhance safety.
• Durable Construction: Built to last with high-quality materials.
• Affordable: Priced competitively compared to other infant car seats.
• User-Friendly: Multiple recline positions and clear instructions simplify setup.

Cons

• Weight Limitations: Limited to infants up to 35 pounds.
• Compatibility Issues: Compatible only with Evenflo Embrace 35 infant car seat.
• Bulkier Than Some Models: May take up more space in smaller vehicles.

Customer Reviews

Customers generally praise the Evenflo Car Seat Embrace 35 Base for its ease of installation and robust safety features. Some common complaints include compatibility issues with certain vehicle models and the bulkier design compared to other infant car seats.