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Recall Information for U.S. Customers

Public Notice for Canadian Customers

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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.

• 

NEVER

 

try to tend to a crying baby’s needs while  

driving. 

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 objects 

such as lollipops or ice cream on a stick. The object 
can injure the child if the vehicle swerves or hits a 
bump.

• 

DO NOT

 feed an infant who is riding in a child  

restraint.

• Put sharp or heavy items in the trunk. Anything loose 

can be deadly in a crash.

Safe Practices

Check with  

your airline before  

departure to make sure 

this restraint meets 

their requirements.

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Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage

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 aircraft.
Refer to pages 38 to 39 for instructions  
on installing your child restraint in aircraft.

When used without the  
5-point harness system (in booster  
mode) 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 lap/shoulder belt 
systems only. In booster mode, this restraint is 

NOT

 

certified for aircraft use. A belt-positioning booster 
requires the use of a lap/shoulder belt system, which is 
not available on aircraft.

• Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.  

You must register this restraint to be reached in a  
recall. Send  your name, address, e-mail address 
if available, and the restraint’s model number and 
manufacturing date to 

   

Evenflo Company, Inc., 

 

1801 Commerce Dr.,  

 

Piqua, OH 45356 

   

or call 1-800-233-5921. 

   

You may also register on-line at: 

         

www.evenflo.com/registercarseat

• 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: 

http://www.NHTSA.gov

• To register your child restraint, return your registration 

card, call 1-937-773-3971, or register on-line 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.

• 

To help protect the  

vehicle upholstery, place a 

towel beneath and behind 

the child restraint.

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For future reference, record the 

model number

 of your child 

restraint AND the 

date of manufacture

 below.

 

Model Number:

 

Date of Manufacture:

 Fabriqué en

Manufactured in 

Name / Nom
Model / Modèle
Made in / Fabriqué en
Expires on/Expire le

(année-mois-jour) 

(

year-month-day)

  

Summary of Contents for Maestro

Page 1: ... To reduce the risk of serious injury or death read this owner s manual prior to installing and using this child restraint WARNING 2016 Evenflo Company Inc 25701059 12 16 10 to 22 6 kg 22 to 50 lbs 71 to 127 cm 28 to 50 in At least 2 years old 18 to 49 8 kg 40 to 110 lbs 110 to 145 cm 43 3 to 57 in At least 4 years old Para instrucciones en Español llamar al 1 800 233 5921 ...

Page 2: ...ublic Notice for Canadian Customers 9 Visual Glossary 10 Child Restraint Features 12 Using the Internal 5 pt Harness Installation Checklist 15 Installation with lower anchor connector assembly 16 Installation with Seat Belt 19 Securing the Child 22 Removing the Child 24 Positioning the Harness Strap 25 Positioning the Crotch Strap 27 Using a Booster Seat When to Put Your Child in a Booster Seat 28...

Page 3: ...ition from a rear facing to 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 Req...

Page 4: ... with backs that lock into place 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 28 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 The headrest...

Page 5: ... more than 25 mm 1 in side to side or front to back at the belt path on the child restraint Serious injury or death may result from poor installation If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint try again or move it to another location Tether Strap Warnings To avoid a strangulation hazard you MUST tightly roll or fold excess or unused tether strap and secure with a rubber band Attach the tethe...

Page 6: ...hout the 5 point harness system in booster mode 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 lap shoulder belt systems only In booster mode this restraint is NOT certified for aircraft use A belt positioning booster requires the use of a lap shoulder belt system ...

Page 7: ...as side air bags please refer to the warnings on page 3 Visual Glossary Front Seat Retractor 1 2 0 4 A I R B A G 2030 10 Front Seat Lap and Shoulder Belts Front Headrests Consult your vehicle owner s manual to determine proper placement of child restraint in your vehicle and familiarize yourself with your vehicle s components IMPORTANT IMPORTANT NO coloque el asiento infantil orientado hacia atrás...

Page 8: ...atures 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 Child Restraint Features 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 Vehicle Seat Belt Path Description 9 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 9: ...rfaces of the child restraint aThe tops of the child s ears MUST be at or below the top of the child restraint headrest 3 Make necessary adjustments aHarness straps are snug against the child s shoulders with no slack p 23 aCrotch strap is properly positioned p 27 4 Fasten both buckle tongues Refer to page 22 5 Position and connect chest clip aChest clip MUST be at armpit level p 23 6 Check your w...

Page 10: ...t MUST NOT move more than 25 mm 1 in from side to side or from front to back at the belt path If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint try again or move it to another location Lower Anchor Bar Lower Anchor Bar Near Side Far side 3 Attach lower anchor connectors Attach a lower anchor connector onto each seat anchor IMPORTANT Make sure both lower anchor connectors are facing upward and the h...

Page 11: ... tether strap over the back of the vehicle seat 3 Route vehicle seat belt through belt path and buckle it as shown Vehicle Belt Path Using with the 5 pt Harness The Tether Strap that comes with your child restraint will be one of the two types below A B Tilt and slide the adjuster A to loosen Press the adjuster release button B to loosen IMPORTANT If you are using the vehicle seat belt to secure t...

Page 12: ...fore installing a locking clip If your vehicle requires a Locking Clip please call ParentLink at 1 800 233 5921 U S or 1 937 773 3971 Canada or 01 800 706 12 00 Mexico to obtain a Locking Clip and instructions on how to install and use it 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 inj...

Page 13: ...uckle Note Pull up on the harness straps to ensure that the buckle tongues are fastened securely 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 You should NOT be able to pinch the har...

Page 14: ...se button and pull the chest clip apart 3 Unbuckle harness Press the red button on the buckle and release both buckle tongues You may now remove the child Removing the Child Positioning the Harness Strap 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 Using with the 5 pt Harness ...

Page 15: ...th harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate as shown 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 child The crotch strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to but NEVER under the child s bottom IMPORTANT You MUST place the crotch strap in the front slot if your child weighs 18 kg...

Page 16: ... 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...

Page 17: ...e 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 Make certain the shoulder belt is threaded through the shoulder belt guide The shoulder belt MUST be routed properly p 36 5 Check your work Make sure the lap belt i...

Page 18: ...aps as shown Disconnect the chest clip 3 Disconnect all J clips and all Retaining Strips then remove the Seat Pad Converting into a Booster Seat 4 Route the Harness Straps through Adjustment Slots then attach to Splitter Plate 5 Tuck the Chest Clip and Buckle Tongues into the recesses on either side of the seat shell Using as a Booster Seat IMPORTANT Make sure both harness straps are installed com...

Page 19: ...Pull the anchor through the seat and adjust so it lies flat Using as a Booster Seat 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 49 8 kg 40 110 lbs Height 110 145 cm 43 3 57 in and tops of the child s e...

Page 20: ...de 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 ...

Page 21: ... 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 Belt Path Opening Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft 3 Fasten the aircraft seat belt then remove all slack from the belt The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as po...

Page 22: ...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 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 Machine wash the seat pad separately in cold water delicate cycle Tumble dry 10...

Page 23: ...R BREACH OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES THAT ACCOMPANY THIS PRODUCT AND ANY ORAL WRITTEN OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED 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 ...

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Page 25: ...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 Store these instructions in the slots on either side of the child restraint INSTRUCTIONS ...

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