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OWNER’S M ANUALKeep for future use.

© 2012 Eveno Company, Inc. 25700809 4/12

Chi ld Requi rement s Weight: 10 – 49.8 kg (22 – 110 lbs)Height: 71 – 145 cm (28 – 57 in.)

To reduce therisk of SERIOUS INJURY

or DEATH, read thisowner’s manual prior toinstalling and using this

child rest raint .

WARNING WARNING

Maestro Child Restraint System

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M ore childr en ar e killed every year as passengers incar crashes t han b y any ot her typ e of injur y.

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH , readthis owner’s manual and your vehicle owner’s manualbefore installing and using this child restraint. Using a childrestraint makes a big difference. By properly using thischild restraint and following these instructions (and theinstructions that accompany your vehicle), you will greatlyreduce the risk of serious injury or death to the child froma crash. Do not be misled by the commonly used term

“safety seat”; no restraint system can prevent all injuries inall crashes. M any properly restrained adults and childrenare injured in motor vehicle crashes, including relativelyminor crashes. A properly used child restraint is the bestway to minimize injuries to the child and to increase thechances for the child’s survival in most crashes.

Child Requi rement s • No restr aint can guar ant ee absolute prot ection from

inj ur y in every crash. • This child restrain t is designed for use by children in

forward-facing and boo st er mod es.• To use this child restrain t properly, children M UST meet

weight/ size specications as follows: For 5-p t Har ness Use • The child weighs 10 – 22.6 kg (22 – 50 lbs).• The child is between 71 – 127 cm (28 – 50 inches)

tall AND the tops of his/her ears are at, or below, thechild restraint headrest.

• Child is one year old or older.For Boo st er Use • The child weighs 18 – 49.8 kg (40 – 110 lbs).• The child is between 110 – 145 cm (43.3 – 57 inches)

tall AND the tops of his/her ears are at, or below, thechild restraint headrest.

• Child is four years old or older.1

U.S. REGULATORY NOTICE This child restraint meets all applicable requirements ofFederal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 2 13 .

For Cana dia n M odels

CAN ADIAN REGULATORY NOTICE This child restraint meets all applicable requirements ofCanadian M otor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS 21 3and 213.2.

Sym bo l Legend Airba g Symbol – Alerts you to importantinformat ion about airbag safety.

LATCH Sym bol – Alerts you to importantinformat ion about LATCH safety.

Tether Ancho r Symbol – Alert s you toimportan t information about tether anchor safety.

Tab le of Cont ent s

Impor t an t In forma t ion Warnings ................................................................... 2Safe Practices ............................................................ 8Airplane Usage .......................................................... 8Recall Information for U.S. Customers ....................... 9Public Notice for Canadian Customers ...................... 9LATCH Information ................................................... 9Care and Cleaning ................................................. 10

Visual Glossary ........................................................ 12

Int ernal 5-p t Har ness Use Installation Checklist .................15Installation with LATCH ............. 16Installation with Seat Belt .......... 19Securing the Child ................... 22Removing the Child ................. 24Positioning the Harness Strap ... 25Positioning the Crotch Strap .... 27

Boo st er Use

When to Put Your Child ina Booster Seat ....................... 28Booster Installation Checklist .... 31Converting into a Booster Seat .. 32

General Inform at ion Installing the Cup Holders ....................................... 36Removing Seat Pad ................................................. 36Installing the Locking Clip ....................................... 37Replacement Parts ................................................... 39Limited Warranty..................................................... 41



WARNING

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Air Bag War nings • DO NOT use this restraint in the front seat of a vehicle

equipped with an air bag. Air bags may cause seriousinjury or death to children 12 and under. If yourvehicle has an air bag, refer to your vehicle owner’smanual for child restraint installation.

• If the rear seat of your vehicle is equipped with sideair bags, refer to the following information for properusage.

Vehicles built prior to the 2002 model year: DO NOT use this restraint in a vehicle seating positionequipped with a side air bag unless authorized by thevehicle manufacturer.Model year 2002 and newer vehicles: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual before placingthis restraint in a seating position equipped with a sideair bag.

• DO NOT place any objects between the restraint andthe side air bag, as an expanding air bag may causethe items to strike the child.

The back seat is the safest pl ace forchildren 1 2 a nd under.

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WARNINGGeneral Wa rnin gs• Failure to follow installation instructions can result in

the child striking the vehicle’s interior during a suddenstop or crash. Serious injury or death may result.

These instructions and the instructions in your vehicleowner’s manual must be followed carefully. If there is aconict between the two, the vehicle owner’s manualregarding child restraint installation must be followed.

• 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 without the headrest

installed.• NEVER use this child restraint rear-facing.

Locat ion War ning s• ALWAYS read and follow exactly the instructions that

accompany your vehicle and child restraint.

• According to statistics, children are safer when proper -ly restrained in a rear seating position than in the frontseating position. Generally, the center rear position issafest and should be used, if available.

• Some child restraints do not t all vehicles or all seat -ing locations. There are many thousands of combina-tions of vehicle makes, models, child restraint con gu -rations, seat belt designs, and seat cushion shapes.

The easiest way to determine whether the childrestraint is suitable for a particular seating position isto check for a tight installation. If the child restraintcannot be properly installed, DO NOT use the child

restraint. Consult vehicle owner’s manual, try a differ -ent seating location, or call Eveno.

• ONLY use this child restraint on forward-facingvehicle seats . DO NOT use this restraint with vehicleseats that face the rear or side.

• ONLY use this child restraint on vehicle seats withbacks that lock into place.



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Forw ard-facing Posi t ion War nings • If the child weighs more than 22.6 kg (50 lbs) or their

shoulders are above the highest harness level, youMUST use this child restraint as a booster (p. 28).

• Adjust, or remove, the vehicle headrest, in the seatwhere the child restraint is to b e fastene d , so thatthe back of the child restraint rests against the vehicleseat back.

• The headrest on the vehicle seat in front of the childshould be put in its lowest position. The vehicle seatback that the child faces must be fully padded andfree of any hard objects.

Seat Belt Wa rni ngs For 5-p oin t Har ness Use Only

• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than25 mm (1 inch) forward or side-to-side at the vehiclebelt path. Serious injury or death may result frompoor installation. If you cannot tightly secure the childrestraint, try again or move it to another location.

For Bot h 5 -poin t Harn ess an d Booster Use

• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle withdoor-mounted seat belts.

• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle with seatbelts that automatically move along the vehicle framewhen the door is opened. These seat belts will nothold a child restraint properly.

• If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastenedcorrectly, the child restraint may not protect the childin a crash.

• DO NOT allow the seat belt release button to touch

the child restraint. Accidental contact may cause theseat belt to release. If necessary, turn the seat beltrelease button away from the child restraint or movethe child restraint to a different location.

• Failure to adjust the harness or vehicle seat beltssnugly around the child may result in the childstriking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stopor crash. Serious injury or death may occur.

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WARNING• Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belt when not

used with a child restraint, or the vehicle seat belt willnot properly restrain an adult or child. Serious injury ordeath may occur.

Seat Belt Wa rni ngs For Boost er Use Onl y

• When using this booster seat, NEVER use a lap belt

only. You MUST use vehicle seat belts that have alap/shoulder combination.• DO NOT use the locking clip when using this child

restraint as a booster seat.• The shoulder belt MUST be threaded through the

shoulder belt guide (p. 30).• DO NOT use this booster seat if the child’s ears are

above the back of the booster seat headrest.• The shoulder belt MUST NOT cross the child’s neck

or fall off the child’s shoulder. If you cannot adjustthe shoulder belt to prop erly lay midway betwe enthe child’s shoulder and neck AND at or above the

shoulder , try another seating location or do not usethe booster seat.

LATCH W ar nin gs For 5-p oin t Har ness Use Only

• This LATCH system is intended to be used ONLY asdescribed in these instructions. Serious injury or deathmay result from misuse.

• In addition to these instructions, read and follow yourvehicle owner’s manual regarding installation of thechild restraint and LATCH. If there is a discrepancy,follow your vehicle owner’s manual.

• ONLY use for securing child restraint to lower LATCHanchor points.• NEVER attach two LATCH connectors to one vehicle

lower anchor point.• NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the

LATCH straps. Using both together can cause slack ina sudden stop or crash.

• When not in use, the LATCH harness and connectorsshould be securely stored on child restraint. Keep outof reach of children.

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• Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in arecall. Send your name, address, the restraint’smodel number, and manufacturing date to

Even o Com pany, Inc.,180 1 Comme rce Dr.,Piqua, OH 4535 6or call 1-800-233-5921.

You may also register on-line at:ht t ps:/ / plw eb.eveno.com/ pro duct reg.aspx

• For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236(TTY:1-800-424-9153), or go to:

htt p : / / ww w.NHTSA.gov

Recall Info rm at ion for U.S. Cust om ers

LATCH Info rm at ion “LATCH ” ( Lower Anchorage and Tether for CH ildren) isa system for attaching the child restraint to your vehicleseat. It can be used in place of the seat belts in vehicleswith LATCH anchors. Refer to your vehicle owner’smanual for the locations of LATCH anchors.Note: Your vehicle owner’s manual may refer to thissystem as ” ISOFIX .”

Publ ic Not ice for Cana dia n Cust om ers • To register your child restraint, return your registration

card or call 1-937-773-3971.

• For recall information, call Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0510 (1-613-993-9851 in Ottawaregion) or Even o at 1-937-773-3971.

• Everyone rides buckled up or the vehicle doesnot go. Make no exceptions for adults or children.If someone unbuckles, stop the vehicle. Being rmand consistent from the start will mean fewer disciplineproblems as children get older. An unrestrained personcan be thrown into and injure other passengers.

• NEVER try to tend to a crying baby’s needs whiledriving. NEVER take a baby out of a child restraint

for comforting while the vehicle is moving.• DO NOT allow a child in a vehicle to have objectssuch as lollipops or ice cream on a stick. The objectcan injure the child if the vehicle swerves or hits abump.

• DO NOT feed an infant who is riding in a childrestraint.

• Put sharp or heavy items in the trunk. Anything loosecan be deadly in a crash.

Safe Pra ct ices

Wh en used WITH t he 5-po int har ness syst em: This restraint is certi ed for use in motor vehiclesand aircraft.

Check withyour airl ine before

departure to make sureth is restraint meetstheir requirements.

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This booster seat is NOT certi edfor aircraft use. A belt-positioningbooster seat requires the use of alap/shoulder belt system, which isnot available on aircraft.

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• To help protect thevehicle uph olstery, p lace atow el beneath and b ehind

th e child restr aint .

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For future reference, record t he mod el numb er of your childrestraint AND t he date of man ufacture below (p. 13 ).

M odel Number:

Date of Manufa ct ure:

• DO NOT lubricate or immerse the LATCH connectors,the buckle, or any part of this child restraint.

• Plastic and metal parts may be wiped clean withmild soap and water and dried with a soft cloth.Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

• Take care not to damage any labels.• The harness can be wiped clean with mild soap and

water. Allow harness to air dry. DO NOT immerse

buckle in water.• The seat pad can be machine washed separately incold water, delicate cycle, tumble dry 10 – 15 minuteson low heat.

• NEVER use child restraint without the seat pad.

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Visua l Glo ssar y Your vehicle components may be signicantly different than pictured.Consult your owner’s manual to help you ident ify your vehicle components.

Back Seat

Belt Buckles

Center LapBelt

Teth er Anchors Forward-facing

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Back Seat Belt Retractor

Seat Crease

Lap/ShoulderBelt

LATCHLower

Anchors

Fold-d own Armrest Consult your vehicle’s

owners manual.

Rear Headrests

IM PORTANT: If your vehicle has side air ba gs , please refer to thewarn ings on page 2.

Harness Straps

Chest Clip

HarnessRelease But ton

Headrest Shoulder Belt Guide

Buckle

HarnessAdjust Strap

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Locking Clip

Tether Strap and Hook(Shown fastened to storage clip) Headrest

Instructions

Vehicle Seat BeltPath

Vehicle Seat BeltPath

Front SeatRetractor

1 2 0

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A I R B A G

2 0 3 0

1 0

Front Seat Lapand Shoulder Belts

Front Headrests

Consult your vehicleown er’s man ual t o determin e

proper placement of child r estr aintin your vehicle and familia rizeyour self w it h you r vehicle’s

components.

I M PORTANT

I M PORTANT

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LATCH/UASConnector

LATCH/UAS Connector

Model Number &Date of Manufacture

Split ter Plate

Tether Strap Adjuster(Push Button Release)

OR

Tether Strap Adjuster(Lever Release)



Using M aest ro ™ w i th t heInt ernal 5 -pt Harness

If the child weighs more than 22.6 kg (50 lbs) ortheir shoulders are above the highest harness level,

you M UST use this child restraint as a Booster.

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IM PORTANT Eveno strongly recommends using the top

anchorage (tether) strap when using this seatwith the internal harness. Using the tether strap

will improve the stability of the child restraintand may reduce the risk of injury.

Tether Strap

Chil d Requi rement s Weight: 10 – 22.6 kg (22 – 50 lbs)Height: 71 – 127 cm (28 – 50 inches)tall, or less, AND the tops of the child’sears are at, or below, the top of thechild restraint headrest.Age: At least one year old

Harness strapsare at, or slightlyabove, the child’sshoulders.

1 . Secure child rest ra int t o t he vehicle seat .a Locking clip is installed, if necessary (p. 37).a Child restraint is securely installed with LATCH

system (shown at left) through be lt path (p. 16) OR Child restraint is securely installed with vehicle

seat belt through be lt path (p. 19)a Tether strap is attached and tightened (p. 18/21).

2. Place the child in t he child rest rain t .a The child’s back and bottom are at against the

back and bottom surfaces of the child restraint.a The tops of the child’s ears MUST be at, or below,

the top of the child restraint headrest.

3 . M ak e necessar y ad just ment s.a Harness is no more than two- nger widths

from child (p. 23).a Crotch strap is properly positioned (p. 27).

4 . Fast en bot h b uckle ton gu es. Refer to page 22.

5 . Posit ion and connect chest clip .a Chest clip MUST be at armpit level (p. 23).

6 . Check your w ork .a To properly protect the child, the child restraint

MUST NOT move more than 25 mm (1 inch)from side-to-side or from front-to-back at thebelt path.

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IM PORTANT: If you a re using t he vehicle seat b elt tosecure the child r estr ain t, DO NOT use t he LATCH st ra ps.

1. Disconn ect t etherhoo k a nd LATCHconnector s fro mt he back of t hechild r est rai nt .

Inst all at ion w it h LATCH

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LATCH Tether Strap

2. Place the child rest rain t in posit ion.Set child restraint on vehicle seat in forward-facing

position.Lay the tether strap over the back of the vehicle seat.

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4 . Secur e t he chil drestraint.

Using your full weight,push the child restraint

rmly into the vehicleseat while pulling upon the LATCH strap totighten.

LATCHBelt Path

IM PORTAN T: To properly protect the child, the childrestraint M UST NOT move more than 25 mm (1 inch) fromside-to-side or from f ront-to-back at th e LATCH belt p a t h .

If you cannot tigh tly secure the child restrain t, try again ormove it t o anoth er location.

LATCH Lower Anchor

LATCHLower Anchor

Near Side Far side

3 . At t ach LATCH Conn ect or s. Attach a LATCH connector onto each seat anchor.

IM PORTAN T: Make sure both LATCH connectors are facingupward and the harness straps are not twisted.

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5 . Connect a nd t ight en t et her st rap .Connect the tether hook to the anchor behindthe vehicle seat, as shown.

Pull the strap and tighten the tether securely.

IM PORTANT: If your tether strap is too short to reachfrom t he child restraint to your vehicle teth er anchor,you w ill need a Tether Extender. Please call Parent Link at1-800-233-5921 (U.S.), 1-937-773-3971 (Canada), or01-800-706-12-00 (Mexico) .


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Inst alla t ion w it h Seat Belt IM PORTANT: If you a re using t he vehicle seat b elt tosecure the child r estr ain t, DO NOT use t he LATCH st ra ps.

1 . Disconn ect t etherhook from the backof t he child rest rain t .

Tether Strap 2. Pla ce t he childrest rai nt inposition.Set child restraint onvehicle seat in forward-

facing position.Lay the tether strap overthe back of the vehicleseat.

3 . Rout e vehicle seatbel t t hrough bel tp a t h and buckle i t ,as show n.

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Locking Clipinstalled properly.

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4 . Remove a ll sla ckf rom the seat bel t .

Push downward on childrestraint while tightening seat belt to removeexcess slack.

Inst al la t ion w it h Seat Bel t

Some ELR vehicle belts can be switched so that they lockwhen t ightened. It ma y not be necessar y to use a lo ckingclip in t hese sit uat ion s.

Consult your vehicle owner’s manual beforeinstalling the locking clip.

To see an example of seat belt types and to properly

install a locking clip, go to p. 37.

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6 . Ensur e chi ldrest ra int is secur e.

Try to move the childrestraint in all directions.

IM PORTANT: To properlyprotect t he child, the childrestraint M UST NOT movemore than 2 5 mm (1 inch)

from side-to-side or fromfront-to-backat t he vehiclebel t pa t h . If you cannottight ly secure the childrestrain t, t ry again or moveit to anot her location .

Vehicle BeltPath

Inst alla t ion w it h Seat Belt

7 . Connect and t i ght en t et her st rap .Connect the tether hook to the anchor behindthe vehicle seat, as shown.

Pull the strap and tighten the tether securely.IM PORTANT: If your tether strap is too short to reachfrom t he child restraint to your vehicle teth er anchor,you w ill need a Tether Extender. Please call Parent Link at1-800-233-5921 (U.S.), 1-937-773-3971 (Canada), or01-800-706-12-00 (Mexico) .

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5. Inst all locking clip,if necessa r y.

You MUST use a lockingclip if your vehicle has:Lap/shoulder seat beltcombination that hasa buckle tongue thatslides freely along the

belt without locking into place, OR seat beltsequipped with an emer-gency locking retractor(ELR).



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2 . Posit io n ha rn essstraps.

Unfasten chest clip andplace the child in thechild restraint.Bring each harness strapover the child’s shoulders.

1 . Loosen h ar ness. Press the harness release

button on the front of theseat while pulling theharness straps.

Secur ing t he Chil d

IM PORTANT: The child’s back and bot tom should be at

against t he restraint . If there is a gap, t he child will not becomfortable.

3 . Buckle t he ha rn ess. Insert both buckle

tongues into the buckle.Note : Pull up on theharness straps to ensurethat the buckle tonguesare fastened securely.

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Secur ing t he Chil d4. Fast en and ad just

chest clip. Snap the two halves of

the chest clip together,as shown, and slide toarmpit level.

5 . Tigh t en har ness. Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness. Note: Make sure the harness straps are snug against

the child with no more than two nger-widthsbetween the child and straps.

IM PORTANT: A snug strap should not allow any slack.It lies in a relatively straight line with out sagging. It doesnot press on the child’s esh or push t he child’s body int oan unnat ural position.Check the harness straps near t he shoulders for slack and

adjust as needed.

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1 . Loosen h ar nessstraps.

Press the harness releasebutton on the front of theseat while pulling the har-ness strap outward behindthe fastened chest clip.

2 . Disconnect chest clip. Push the release button

and pull the chest clipapart.

3 . Unbu ckle ha rn ess. Press the red button on

the buckle and releaseboth buckle tongues.

You may now removethe child.

Removing t he Child

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Posit ion ing t he Har ness St ra p 1 . Loosen h ar ness

straps. Press the harness release

button on the front ofthe seat while pullingthe harness straps .

2. Remove bot hHa rness St ra psfrom t he Split t erPlate.

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4 . At t ach Ha rn essSt ra ps t o Spli t t erPlate.

Attach the loop at theend of each harness straponto the splitter plate.

Posit ion ing t he Har ness St ra p

3 . M ove har ness st ra p. 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 childrestraint.

Note: Straps must be positioned at the child’sshoulder level or slightly above.

IM PORTANT: When insert ing harness str aps through theslots in t he seat pad, make sure you rout e them correctlythrough th eir corresponding slots in the seat shell.

IM PORTANT: Make sureboth harness straps areinstalled completely on t hesplitt er plate, as shown .

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Posi t ionin g t he Crot ch St ra p As your child grows, you will need to change the crotchstrap position so that it is in the slot closest to your child.The crotch strap should ALWAYS be as close as possibleto, but NEVER under, th e child’s bot tom .IM PORTANT: You M UST place th e crotch strap in t hefront slot if your child weighs 18 kg (40 lbs) or more.

2 . Insert Crot ch

Str ap in to newslot. Insert the crotch strap

anchor into the slotthat is the closest tothe child AND themost comfortable forthe child.

Pull the crotch strap tomake sure it is secure.

1 . Remove Crot chStrap.

Loosen the harnessstraps and move themout of the way.

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W hen t o Put Your Chil din a Boost er Sea t

Booster seats raise the child up an d help to position th evehicle lap and shoulder belt correctly. When t he child ispr operly rest ra ined in a booster seat , their risk of injuryin a ll types of crashes is reduced, as the lap and shoulderbelt provides excellent restraint of both t he upper and low ertorsos.It is important for th e child t o sit p roperly wit hin t hevehicle seat belt s. When t he vehicle seat belt is buckled,the lap belt should be low on the hips, just t ouching thethighs, and th e shoulder belt should lie across the middle ofthe shoulder. If t he child leans out or m oves th e belt behindthe back or places it un der the arm, it w ill not p rovide theint ended restr aint .

There are a num ber of th ings to consider when decidingwhether the child is ready t o sit in a booster seat, including:the weight and height ra ting on their current child seat, the

child’s own w eight and height, t heir maturity, and the seating positions available in your vehicle.

How is a boo st er seat used? Using a booster seat is very similar t o buckling yourself int othe 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 u se a bo ost erwit h only a lap bel t , as th is could cause seriousinjuries.

• After the child is in the booster, pull the lap and shoulderbelt across him/ her and buckle it.• Check that the shoulder belt lies across the middle of the

shoulder and t hat the lap belt is low on t he hips, justtouching the thighs.

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How can you t ell if your child is ready to t ransit iont o a boost er seat? You should consider using a booster seat if t he followingconditions apply: • The child is mature enough to sit in the booster seat and

not put the belts under their arm or behind t heir back.• The child is approaching the weight or height limit of the

child restraint th ey are current ly using.• If you have a vehicle that does not have a tether anchor -

age but has lap/ shoulder belts available in the back seat,a booster seat may provide better protection t han aninternal harness seat wit hout the tether.

The shoulder beltM UST cross midwaybetween child’s

shoulder and neck.

The shoulder belt M UST pass th rough shoulderbelt guide and under theheadrest.

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The lap belt isstretched low andsnug across thechild’s hips.

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IMPORTANT Always secure th e booster seat w ith t he LATCH connectors or

vehicle seat belt when not occupied. An unsecured booster seatcan y in to and injure other occupants in the event of a crash.

Using as a Boost er Seat

The shoulder belt M USTcross midway betweenchild’s shoulder and neck.

The lap belt is stretchedlow and snug across thechild’s hips.

The shoulder belt M UST passth rough shoulder belt guideand under the headrest.

Chil d Requir ement s Weight: 18 – 49.8 kg (40 – 110 lbs)Height: 110 – 145 cm (43.3 – 57 inches)tall AND the tops of the child’s ears areat, or below, the top of the child restraintheadrest.Age: At least four years old

The lap and shoulderbelts M UST passbeneath the lower beltguide and fasten intoth e buckle.

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1. Convert child rest ra int t o bo ost er seat .See “Converting into a Booster Seat,” p. 32.

2 . Secur e boo st er seat t o t he vehicle seat .a Make sure the bottom and back of the booster seat

are touching vehicle seat and back.a If your vehicle has LATCH, you may secure

the booster seat to the vehicle with theLATCH connectors, p. 17.

3. Place the child in t he bo ost er seat .Make sure the child’s back and bottom are at againstthe back and bottom surfaces of the booster seat.

4 . Secur e chil d a nd bo ost er seat t o vehicle seat .Stretch the lap/shoulder belt across the child andfasten the buckle. Make certain the shoulder beltis threaded through the shoulder belt guide.

5. Check your w ork .Make sure the lap belt is stretched low and snugacross the child’s hips, within the belt guides, andfastened into the buckle. The shoulder belt must crossthe child midway between his/her shoulder and neck.

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WARNING • The shoulder belt M UST NOT cross th e child’s neck or fall

off the child’s shoulder. If you cannot adjust t he shoulderbelt to properly lay midway between the child’s shoulderand neck AN D at or above the shoulder, try anot herseating location, or do n ot use the booster seat .

• DO NOT use th e locking clip in booster mode.

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2. Remove bot hHa rness St ra psfrom t he Split t er

Plat e and pul l t hemthrough to thefront of t he seat .

Convert ing int o a Boost er Seat

1 . Loosen h ar ness . Press the harness release

button while pullingoutward on the harnessstraps, as shown.

Disconnect the chest clip.

3. Disconn ect allJ-cli ps and al lRetai ning St rip s,t hen r emove t he

Seat Pad.

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4. Rout e t he HarnessSt rap s th roughAdju st m ent Slot s,then a t t a ch toSpl i t te r Pla t e .

5 . Tuck t he Chest Cli pan d Bu ckle Tong uesin t o t he recesses on

either side of t heseat shell .

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6 . Remove t he Cro t chStrap .

Locate the crotch strapanchor on the bottom.

Turn the anchor sidewaysand push it through theseat shell to remove, asshown.

Insert the crotch strapanchor back into theopening from the

botto m of the child

restraint .

Pull the anchor throughthe seat and adjust so itlies at. U

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7 . Inst all t he Seat Pad . Your child restraint is now in Booster Mode andready for a child who weighs 18 – 49.8 kg (40 –110 lbs), is 110 – 145 cm (43.3 – 57 inches) tall,and is at least four years old. Make sure the topsof his/her ears are below the top of the childrestraint headrest.



LockingTabs

Inst al l i ng t he Cup Holders

Snap each cup holder onto the seat, as shown, until youhear it snap into place. Turn the seat over and make surethe locking tabs on each cup holder are securely lockedin place.

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General Infor m at ion

Remo vin g Seat Pad

1 . Disconnect the harnessstraps from the splitterplate.

2 . Disconnect six J-clips

and two retainingstrips. Remove theseat pad.

RetainingStrips

J-clips

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• Lap/shoulder seat beltcombinations that have abuckle tongue that slidesfreely along the beltwithout locking intoplace; OR

Locking Clip

• Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belt w hen notused with a child restraint , or t he vehicle seat beltwill not properly restrain an adult or child.Serious injury could occur .

• DO NOT use the locking clip in booster mode.

WARNING

Inst all ing t he Lockin g Clip

1 . Using your full weight,press down on the child

restraint as you tightenthe seat belt.

Use the locking clip w it h:

T o view a video about installing a locking clip, go tow w w. even o .co m .

• Seat belts equipped with an emergency lockingretractor (ELR). Some ELR vehicle belts can beswitched so that they lock when tightened. It may notbe necessar y t o use a l ocking clip in t hese sit uat ions.

Consult your vehicle ow ner’sman ual before inst alling t helocking clip.



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Prop er Dispo sal of t his Chil d Rest ra int At the end of this child restraint’s useful life, Evenoencourages you to dispose of it properly. Most of thecomponents 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 land ll.

Note: Eveno uses recycled materials in themanufacturing process whenever possible but neverfor components that are critical for safety.

To prevent injur y due to hidd en da ma ge, lost in str uction s,out dat ed t echnolog y, etc., discont inue use of th is restr aintafter dat e on the Date/M odel label (below),OR if it h asbeen in volved in a cra sh.

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After t horoughly reading andfollow ing th ese instr uctions,st ore them in t he slot s on eith erside of th e child rest rai nt .

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For a period of 90 days from the original purchase of this Prod -uct, Eveno warrants to the original end user (“Purchaser”) thisProduct (including any accessories) against defects in materialor workmanship. Eveno’s sole obligation under this expresslimited warranty shall be, at Eveno’s option, to repair or re-place any Product that is determined to be defective by Evenoand determined to be covered by this warranty.

Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is theexclusive remedy of the Purchaser. Proof of purchase in the

form of a receipted invoice or bill of sale evidencing that theProduct is within the warranty period must be presented to ob-tain warranty service. This express limited warranty is extendedby Eveno ONLY to the original Purchaser of the Product and isnot assignable or transferable to subsequent purchasers or endusers of the Product. For warranty service, contact Even o’sParentLink Consumer Resource Center .

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS HEREBYDISCLAIMED. EVENFLO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANYINCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAM-

AGES OF ANY KIND FOR BREACH OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, OR ANY WARRANTY IMPLIEDBY OPERATION OF LAW. OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS LIMITED

WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, THERE ARE NO OTHER WAR-RANTIES THAT ACCOMPANY THIS PRODUCT AND ANY ORAL,

WRITTEN OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS REPRESENTATION OF ANYKIND IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

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Store these inst ructions inthe slot s on eit her side ofthe child rest ra int .

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