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Evenflo Maestro Sport Owner's Manual

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Maestro™ Sport
Child Restraint System
Owner's Manual
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Child Requirements
5-point Harness*
10 to 22.6 kg
(22 to 50 lbs)
71 to 127 cm
(28 to 50 in)
At least 2 years old
Booster*
18 to 49.8 kg
(40 to 110 lbs)
112 to 145 cm
(44 to 57 in)
At least 4 years old
* See page
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.
© 2017 Evenflo Company, Inc.
2
for complete requirements.
25701291
12/17

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  • Page 1 * See page for complete requirements. 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. © 2017 Evenflo Company, Inc. 25701291 12/17...
  • Page 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 difference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTERACTIVE PDF Table of Contents (TOC) Important Information Child Requirements ..............2 Warnings ..................3 LATCH Warnings ..............6 Safe Practices .................8 Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage ..........8 Recall Information for U.S. Customers ......9 Public Notice for Canadian Customers ......9 Storing Your Instructions .............9 Visual Glossary ..............Child Restraint Features .............

  • Page 4: Child Requirements

    To use this child MUST restraint properly, children 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 forward- facing child restraint.

  • Page 5: Warnings

    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.
  • Page 6 If the child DO NOT restraint cannot be properly installed, use the child restraint. Consult vehicle owner’s manual, try a different seating location, or call Evenflo. ONLY use this child restraint on forward-facing vehicle • seats.
  • Page 7 WARNING Forward-facing Position Warnings • If the child weighs more than 22.6 kg (50 lbs) or their shoulders are above the highest harness level, you MUST use this child restraint as a booster (p. 30). • 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.

  • Page 8: Latch Warnings

    WARNING Seat Belt Warnings – Continued For Booster Use Only MUST NOT • The shoulder belt 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.
  • Page 9 DO NOT • attach additional padding, toys, or other devices not made by Evenflo or described in these instructions for the child restraint. Items not tested with the child restraint could injure the child. Additional pads or pillows may interfere with the function of the harness system, or cause breathing problems if the child’s head falls forward,...

  • Page 10: Safe Practices

    Safe Practices 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.

  • Page 11: Recall Information For U.s. Customers

    • 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. Storing Your Instructions Fabriqué en Manufactured in year-month-day) (année-mois-jour)

  • Page 12: 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. Rear Fold-down Armrest Headrests Consult your vehicle’s owners manual. Tether Anchors Forward-facing ONLY Back Seat Belt Buckles Center Lap Belt Back Seat Belt Retractor...
  • Page 13 Visual Glossary Front Seat Lap and Shoulder Belts Front Headrests NO coloque el asiento infantil orientado hacia atrás en el asiento delantero con bolsa de aire. Puede causar MUERTE o LESIONES GRAVES. El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro para los niños de 12 años de edad y menores.

  • Page 14: Child Restraint Features

    Child Restraint Features Front Back...
  • Page 15 Child Restraint Features * Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary. Description 1. Shoulder Belt Guide 2. Harness Straps 3. Cup Holder 4. Headrest 5. Head Pillow 6. Chest Clip 7. Buckle 8. Crotch Strap 9. Harness Release Button 10.

  • Page 16: Using The Internal 5-Pt Harness

    Using the Internal 5-pt Harness Child Requirements • Weight: 10 to 22.6 kg (22 to 50 lbs) • Height: 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 •...
  • Page 17 Installation Checklist 1. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat. D Child restraint is securely installed with lower anchor connector assembly (shown at left) through belt path (p. 16) Child restraint is securely installed with vehicle seat belt through belt path (p. 19) D Tether strap is attached and tightened or 21).

  • Page 18: Installation With Lower Anchor Connector Assembly

    Installation with lower anchor connector assembly LATCH is a system for attaching the child restraint to your vehicle seat. It is to be used in place of your vehicle’s seat belts and can be used in vehicles with DO NOT install this child restraint with LATCH anchors.
  • Page 19 Installation with lower anchor connector assembly 3. Know Your Lower Anchor Connector Assembly The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your child restraint will be one of the two types below. SecureRight Quick Connector Adjuster Strap Clip Hook Strap Adjuster Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to locate the lower anchor bars...
  • Page 20 Installation with lower anchor connector assembly 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 tether strap is too short to reach from your child restraint to your vehicle tether anchor, you will need a Tether Extender.

  • Page 21: Installation With Seat Belt

    Installation with Seat Belt IMPORTANT: If you are using the vehicle seat belt to DO NOT secure the child restraint, use the lower anchor connector assembly. 1. Disconnect tether hook from the back of the child restraint. Tether Strap 2. Place the child restraint in position.
  • Page 22 Installation with Seat Belt Lap & Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Only 4. Fasten the vehicle seat belt. Fasten the vehicle seat belt as shown depending on your type of seat belt. Note: Install locking clip on lap and shoulder belt combinations, if necessary.
  • Page 23 Installation with Seat Belt 6. Secure the child restraint. The vehicle seat belt must be as Belt Path 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 the forward-...

  • Page 24: Securing The Child

    Securing the Child 1. Loosen harness. Press the harness release button on the front of the seat while pulling the harness straps. 2. Position harness straps. Unfasten chest clip and place the child in the child restraint. Bring each harness strap over the child’s shoulders.
  • Page 25 Securing the Child 4. Fasten and adjust chest clip. Snap the two halves of the chest clip together, as shown, and slide to armpit level. 5. Tighten harness. Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness. Note: Check the harness straps near the shoulders for slack.

  • Page 26: Removing The Child

    Removing the Child 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.

  • Page 27: Removing The Tether Strap

    Removing the Tether Strap 1. Loosen the adjuster The tether strap that comes with your child restraint will be one of the two types below. Press the adjuster release Tilt and slide the adjuster button to loosen. to loosen. 2. Remove the hook. Press the tab and twist, then remove the hook from the anchor...

  • Page 28: Removing The Lower Anchor Connectors

    Removing the Lower Anchor Connectors 1. Loosen the adjuster Using your full weight, push the child restraint into the vehicle seat while loosening the adjuster. Press the adjuster release Tilt and slide the adjuster button to loosen. to loosen. 2. Remove the connectors. The Lower Anchor Connector that comes with your child restraint will be one of the two types below.

  • Page 29: Positioning The Harness Strap

    Removing the Lower Anchor Connectors 3. Store lower anchor connectors. When the Lower Anchor Connector assembly is MUST not in use you attach the hooks the back of the child restraint. A loose Lower Anchor Connector assembly strap and hook may injure your child.
  • Page 30 Positioning the Harness 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 slightly above.

  • Page 31: Positioning The Crotch Strap

    Positioning the Crotch Strap As your child grows, you will need to change the crotch strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your ALWAYS child. The crotch strap should be as close as NEVER possible to, but under, the child’s bottom.

  • Page 32: When To Put Your Child In A Booster Seat

    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, 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 lower torsos.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 Using as a Booster Seat Child Requirements • Weight: 18 to 49.8 kg (40 to 110 lbs) • Height: 112 to 145 cm (44 to 57 in) and tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest.
  • Page 35 Booster Installation Checklist 1. Convert child restraint to booster seat. See “Converting into a Booster Seat, ” (p. 34). 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, you may secure the booster seat to the vehicle with the LATCH connectors to prevent the unoccupied booster seat...

  • Page 36: Converting Into A Booster 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. 2. Remove both harness straps from the splitter plate and pull them through to the front of the seat.
  • Page 37 Converting into a Booster Seat 4. Route the harness straps through adjustment slots, then attach to splitter plate. Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate, as shown. 5. Fold and tuck the harness, chest clip and buckle tongues into the recesses on either side of the...
  • Page 38 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. Insert the crotch strap anchor back into the opening from the bottom of the child restraint.
  • Page 39 Converting into a Booster Seat 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: 112 to 145 cm (44 to 57 in.) and tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of child restraint headrest •...

  • Page 40: Shoulder Belt Routing While In Booster Mode

    Shoulder belt routing while 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 head rest and shell.

  • Page 41: General Information

    General Information Removing Seat Pad Disconnect the harness straps from the splitter plate. Disconnect elastic loops and two retaining strips. Remove the seat pad. Elastic Loops Retaining Strips...

  • Page 42: Securing Your Child Restraint In Aircraft

    Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft 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 installed child restraint, not in an adult’s lap or on the aircraft seat with its seat belt.
  • Page 43 Note: Because of the fixed length of aircraft seat belts, the belt buckle could be behind the child’s back after tightening the belt. For your child’s comfort, Evenflo recommends cushioning the child’s back by placing a small pillow or folded-up blanket, or a folded-up jacket, over the belt buckle.

  • Page 44: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning DO NOT • lubricate or immerse in water the LATCH 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 cloth.

  • Page 45: Replacement Parts

    Not available on all models. Styles may vary. 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).
  • Page 46 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.

  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 48 After thoroughly reading and following these instructions, store them 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. Canada: 1-937-773-3971 Mexico: 01-800-706-12-00...

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