Page 2 - Symbol Legend; This child restraint meets all applicable requirements
2 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 differen...
Page 3 - Important Information; Table of Contents
3 5-pt Harness Booster General Impor tant Important Information Child Requirements ..................................................... 4 Warnings ..................................................................... 6 Safe Practices ........................................................... 15 Re...
Page 4 - Child Requirements; Failure to follow these Child Requirements could; WARNING
4 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 fro...
Page 5 - requirements for; MUST; and; Belt-Positioning Booster; exceeds; requirements above for; MUST
5 Impor tant 5-point Harness • 13.6 to 22.6 kg (30 to 50 lbs) • 89 to 124 cm (35 to 49 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 MU...
Page 6 - The forward facing back seat is the; Airbag Warnings; DEATH or SERIOUS; General Warnings
6 • DO NOT use this child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an air bag, unless the air bag has been deactivated. 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 restr...
Page 7 - Location Warnings; Some child restraints do not fit all vehicles or all; vehicle seats; approved by the vehicle manufacturer. Items not tested
7 • NEVER leave child unattended. • DO NOT use child restraint if it is damaged, broken, or missing parts. • DO NOT use this restraint if it has been involved in a crash. It must be replaced. • NEVER use this child restraint rear-facing. • DO NOT use this child restraint if the child’s ears are abov...
Page 8 - Retractor; Forward Facing ONLY Warnings; use Locking Clip in Booster mode.
8 • If the child weighs more than 22.6 kg (50 lbs), is taller than 124cm (49 in.) or their shoulders are above the highest harness level, you MUST use this child restraint as a booster (p. 31). • Adjust, or remove, the vehicle headrest, in the seat where the child restraint is to be fastened , so th...
Page 9 - For 5-point Harness Use Only
9 Impor tant WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Seat Belt Warnings (cont.) For 5-point Harness Use Only • DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 25 mm (1 in.) side to side or front to back at the forward-facing belt path on the child restraint. Serious injury or death may res...
Page 10 - DO NOT; Consult your vehicle owner’s manual before installing a; Seat Belt Warnings
10 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • DO NOT use with inflatable seat belts except in booster mode. • Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine how to lock your seat belt for child restraint installation. The seat belt must be locked to properly secure the child restraint. • DO NOT a...
Page 11 - If you have any of these types of vehicle belt systems
11 Impor tant WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. If you have any of these types of vehicle belt systems listed, these are SAFE to use to install your child restraint in the vehicle. Review vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions on child restraint installation. LATCH/UAS can be use...
Page 13 - To help pevent serious injury or death:
13 Impor tant WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. To help pevent serious injury or death: The LATCH/UAS system is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may result from misuse. Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for lower anchor bar positions i...
Page 14 - To help prevent serious injury or death:; Tether Strap Warnings
14 To help prevent serious injury or death: • To avoid a strangulation hazard, you MUST tightly roll or fold excess or unused tether strap and secure with a rubber band. Attach the tether hook to the storage clip when not in use (pg. 44). This will keep an unused tether or tether hook from hitting s...
Page 15 - Everyone rides buckled up or the vehicle does; Make no exceptions for adults or children. If; NEVER; Impor; Safe Practices
15 • 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...
Page 16 - Public Notice for Canadian Customers
16 • To register your booster, return the registration card, call 1-937-773-3971, or register online at: www.evenflo.com/registercarseatcanada • For recall information, call Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0510 (1-613-993-9851 in Ottawa region) or Evenflo at 1-937-773-3971. CANADIAN RESIDENTS ONLY DOM...
Page 17 - When used with the 5-point harness system and; ip; Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage
17 Impor tant When used with the 5-point harness system and properly installed pursuant to these instructions , this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses, and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap/shoulder belt systems and in ...
Page 18 - Front; Child Restraint Features
18 PLACE ATARMPIT Maestro™ Sport Owner’s Manual Child Restraint System Exclusive RightFit Belt Path Keep for future use Child Requirements 5-point Harness* * See page 2 for complete requirements. Booster* To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, read this owner’s manual prior to installing and...
Page 19 - Description
19 * Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary. 1. Shoulder Belt Guide 2. Harness Straps 3. Cup Holder (see pg. 20)* 4. Headrest 5. Head Pillow* 6. Chest Clip 7. Buckle 8. Buckle Strap 9. Harness Release Button 10. Harness Adjust Strap 11. Tether Strap and Hook (Shown fastened to...
Page 20 - When the Lower; A loose Lower Anchor Connector; Cup Holders
20 Your child restraint comes with a SecureRight lower anchor connector assembly. To Remove Lower Anchor Connectors, push in, squeeze, and twist lower anchor connector hooks. To Store Lower Anchor Connectors, attach the lower anchor connector hooks to the back of the child restraint. IMPORTANT: When...
Page 21 - When installing this child restraint with; possible. If your child; any of the size requirements; Using the Internal 5-pt
21 PLACE ATARM PIT IMPORTANT: When installing this child restraint with LATCH/UAS or the vehicle seat belt, always use the top anchorage strap (tether). Tether Strap Child Requirements • Weight: 13.6 to 22.6 kg (30 to 50 lbs) • Height: 89 to 124 cm (35 to 49 in) and tops of the child’s ears are at o...
Page 22 - Place the child restraint in position.; Set child restraint on vehicle seat in forward-facing; is a system for attaching the child restraint; Installation with Lower Anchors
22 1. Disconnect tether hook and lower anchor connectors from the back of the child restraint. Tether Strap 2. Place the child restraint in position. Set child restraint on vehicle seat in forward-facing position. Lay the tether strap over the back of the vehicle seat. To avoid a strangulation hazar...
Page 23 - Correct
23 3. Secure the child restraint. a. Attach the right lower anchor connector hook to the right anchor bar and the left hook to the left anchor bar. b. Double check that the lower anchor connector hook is fully engaged by pulling hard on the lower anchor connector strap. c. Using your full weight, pu...
Page 24 - Connect the tether hook to the anchor behind the
24 Installation with Lower Anchors 5. Connect and tighten tether strap. Connect the tether hook to the anchor behind the vehicle seat, as shown. (Please consult your vehicle owner’s manual, as tether anchor locations may vary.) Pull the strap and tighten the tether securely. IMPORTANT: If your tethe...
Page 25 - Set child restraint on; If you are using the vehicle seat belt to; Installation with Vehicle Seat Belts
25 1. Disconnect tether hook from the back of the child restraint. Tether Strap 2. Place the child restraint in position. Set child restraint on vehicle seat in forward-facing position. Lay the tether strap over the back of the vehicle seat. 3. Route vehicle seat belt through belt path as shown. Not...
Page 26 - Lap Belt Only
26 Installation with Vehicle Seat Belts Lap Belt Only Lap & Shoulder Belt 4. Buckle the vehicle seat belt. Lock the seat belt. In most vehicles, you can switch your shoulder belt retractor into locking mode by pulling shoulder belt all the way out and letting it rewind into the retractor. Pull o...
Page 27 - The vehicle seat belt must be
27 WARNING 5. Secure the child restraint. The vehicle seat belt must be as tight as possible. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat as you tighten the vehicle belt. If you can move the child restraint more than 25 mm (1 in.) side-to-side or front-to-back at th...
Page 28 - When inserting harness straps through the; Positioning the Harness Strap
28 1. Loosen harness straps. Press the harness release button on the front of the seat while pulling the harness straps. 2. Remove both harness straps from the splitter plate. 3. Move harness strap. Remove both harness straps from the slots and feed them into the new slot, as shown. Pull the harness...
Page 29 - Attach harness straps to splitter plate.; Attach the loop at the end of each harness strap onto
29 4. Attach harness straps to splitter plate. Attach the loop at the end of each harness strap onto the splitter plate. Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate, as shown. Failure to properly attach the harness straps to the splitter plate may result in a loose h...
Page 30 - -pt Harness Installation Checklist
30 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat. D Child restraint is securely installed with lower anchor connector assembly through belt path (p. 22) OR Child restraint is securely installed with vehicle seat belt through belt path (p. 25) D Tether strap is attached and tightened (p. 24 or 27). D...
Page 31 - any of the size; discontinue use of this seat. Your child may be ready for; use with; Using the Child Restraint; Booster
31 IMPORTANT: Always secure the booster seat with the LATCH/UAS 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. The shoulder belt MUST cross midway between child’s shoulder and neck. The lap belt is stretch...
Page 32 - benefit from the use of a booster seat, if it is used; When to Put Your Child in a Booster Seat
32 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, his/her risk of injury in all types of crashes is reduced, as the lap and shoulder belt provides excellent restraint of both the upper and lo...
Page 33 - Converting into a Booster Seat; Press the harness release
33 Converting into a Booster Seat 2. Remove both harness straps from the splitter plate and pull them through to the front of the seat. 1. Loosen harness. Press the harness release button while pulling outward on the harness straps, as shown. Disconnect the chest clip. PLAC E AT ARMPIT 3. Disconnect...
Page 34 - Make sure both harness; Look for logos on
34 4. Route the harness straps through adjustment slots, then attach to splitter plate. PLA CE AT ARMPIT LE VEL PUSH Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate, as shown. Converting into a Booster Seat 5. Fold and tuck the harness, chest clip and buckle tongues into...
Page 35 - Remove the buckle; Locate the buckle strap
35 6. Remove the buckle strap. Locate the buckle strap anchor on the bottom. Turn the anchor sideways and push it through the seat shell to remove, as shown. Insert the buckle strap anchor back into the opening from the bottom of the child restraint. Pull the anchor through the seat and adjust so it...
Page 36 - completely
36 Converting into a Booster Seat Note: To convert the seat back into 5-point harness mode, reverse these steps. 7. Install the seat pad. Your child restraint is now in Booster Mode and ready for a child who meets the following requirements: • Weight: 18.1 to 45.3 kg (40 to 100 lbs) • Height: 112 to...
Page 37 - Shoulder Belt Routing in Booster Mode
37 Shoulder Belt Routing in Booster Mode IMPORTANT: 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 h...
Page 39 - the child midway between his/her shoulder; Booster Seat Installation Checklist
39 1. Convert child restraint to booster seat. See “Converting into a Booster Seat,” (p. 33). 2. Secure booster seat to the vehicle seat. D Make sure the bottom and back of the booster seat are touching vehicle seat and back. D If your vehicle has LATCH/UAS , you may secure the booster seat to the v...
Page 40 - ALWAYS; strap into new; Insert the buckle strap; Pull the buckle; Positioning the Buckle Strap
40 PLA CE AT ARMPIT LE VEL PUSH As your child grows, you will need to change the buckle strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your child. The buckle strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to, but NEVER under, the child’s bottom. IMPORTANT: You MUST place the buckle strap in the fr...
Page 41 - General; The child’s back and bottom should be flat; Securing the Child in the Child Restraint
41 General PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH PLACE AT ARMP IT LE VEL PUSH 2. Position harness straps. Unfasten chest clip and place the child in the child restraint. Bring each harness strap over the child’s shoulders. 1. Loosen harness. Press the harness release button on the front of the seat while pulli...
Page 42 - Fasten and adjust; NOT; A snug strap should not allow any slack.
42 PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH 4. Fasten and adjust chest clip. Snap the two halves of the chest clip together, as shown, and slide to armpit level. PLAC E AT ARM PIT 5. Tighten harness. Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness. Note: Check the harness straps near the shoulders for slac...
Page 43 - Removing the Child from the Child Restraint
43 PLAC E AT ARMPIT PLACE ATARMPIT PLACE AT ARMPIT LEVEL PUSH 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. 2. Disconnect chest clip. Push the release button and pull the chest clip apart. 3...
Page 44 - Loosen the adjuster; Removing the Tether Strap; Removing the Seat Pad
44 2. Remove the hook Press the tab and twist, then remove the hook from the anchor. Press the adjuster release button to loosen. 1. Loosen the adjuster Removing the Tether Strap 1. Disconnect the harness straps from the splitter plate. 2. Disconnect elastic loops and two retaining strips. Remove th...
Page 45 - Place the child restraint in position.; IMPORTANT; Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft
45 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. When turbulence occurs, the safest place for your child is in a properly install...
Page 46 - Route aircraft seat belt through belt path.; Lift the restraint’s seat pad away for easier access.; Fasten the aircraft seat belt, then remove; child restraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pulling; at the belt path; Secure your child in the child restraint.
46 2. Route aircraft seat belt through belt path. Route the aircraft seat belt through the belt path opening in the back of the child restraint and continue through the opening on the opposite side of the child restraint. Note: Lift the restraint’s seat pad away for easier access. Aircraft Seat Belt...
Page 47 - Model Info/Storing Your Instructions; model number
47 General Model Info/Storing Your Instructions For future reference, record the model number of your child restraint AND the date of manufacture below. Model Number: Date of Manufacture: PLACE ATARMPIT Maestro™ Sport Owner’s Manual Child Restraint System Exclusive RightFit Belt Path Keep for future...
Page 48 - washing. ALWAYS replace foam inserts prior to; If necessary, 70% isopropyl alcohol may be used to; Care and Cleaning; found on the date of manufacture label, Evenflo
48 • DO NOT lubricate or immerse in water the LATCH/ UAS connectors, the buckle, or any other part of this child restraint, unless rinsing is permitted, as stated on the back of the buckle for your restraint. • Plastic and metal parts may be wiped clean with mild soap and water and dried with a soft...
Page 49 - Replacement Parts
49 Seat Pad * Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary. You can order replacement parts 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). Head Pillow Tether ...
Page 50 - Limited Warranty
50 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,...
Page 51 - Notes
