Evenflo Big Kid/Right Fit Owner's Manual

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13.6 to 49.8 kg to 110 lbs
7 to 145 cm
to 57 inches
Child Requirement
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WARNING
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To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, read this owner’s manual prior to installing and using this child restraint.
© 2013 Evenflo Company, Inc.
Big Kid®/ Right Fit
Booster Seat
Owner’s Manual
Keep for future use.
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. By properly using this child restraint and following these instructions (and the instructions that accom­pany your vehicle), you will greatly reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your child from a crash. Do not be misled by the commonly used term “safety seat;” no restraint system can prevent all injuries in all crashes. Many properly restrained adults and children are injured in motor vehicle crashes, including rela­tively minor crashes. A properly used child restraint is the best way to minimize injuries to your child and to increase the chances for your child’s survival in most crashes.
U.S. Regulatory Notice ................................................... 1
Symbol Legend ................................................................1
Warnings ....................................................................... 1
Safe Practices ................................................................. 4
Recall Information for U.S. Customers ............................. 5
Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage .......................................... 5
Care and Cleaning ......................................................... 5
Visual Glossary ............................................................... 6
Assembling Your Booster Seat ......................................... 8
When to Put Your Child in a Booster Seat ..................... 10
Using Your Booster Seat with the Backrest ..................... 12
Using Your Booster Seat Without the Backrest
................ 14
Adjusting the Booster Seat ............................................ 16
Removing the Backrest ................................................. 17
Using the Shoulder Belt Clip .......................................... 18
Using the Accessories .................................................... 19
Using the Activity Lights ............................................... 19
Replacing the Batteries ................................................. 20
Removing the Cushions ................................................ 21
Replacement Parts ........................................................ 22
Storing Your Instructions .............................................. 22
Limited Warranty ......................................................... 24
With Backrest
• 13.6 to 49.8 kg (30 to 110 lbs)
• 97 to 145 cm (38 to 57 inches) tall
• Child is at least four years old.
• Ears below top of booster seat headrest.
Child Requirements
No child restraint can guarantee absolute protec-
tion from injury in every crash.
To use this child restraint properly, children MUST
meet weight/size specifications as follows:
Without Backrest
• 18 to 49.8 kg (40 to 110 lbs)
• 102 to 145 cm (40 to 57 inches) tall
• Child is at least four years old.
• Ears below top of vehicle seat headrest.
Table of Contents
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General Warnings
• Failure to follow each of the following instructions can
result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. These instructions and the instructions in your vehicle owner’s manual must be followed care­fully. If there is a conflict between the two, the vehicle owner’s manual regarding booster seat installation must be followed.
NEVER leave child unattended.
• In addition to the height and weight requirements,
your child must be at least four years old to use this booster seat.
WARNING
U.S. REGULATORY NOTICE
This child restraint meets all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Symbol Legend
Airbag Symbol – Alerts you to important
information about airbag safety.
Location Warnings
• According to statistics, children are safer when proper­ly restrained in a rear seating position than in the front
seating position. Children 12 and under should ride in
the back seat of the vehicle.
• Use this booster seat only on forward-facing vehicle
seats. DO NOT use this booster seat with vehicle seats that face the rear or side of the vehicle.
• Use this booster seat only on vehicle seats with backs
that lock into place.
• Some booster seats do not t in all vehicles. If the
booster seat cannot be properly installed, DO NOT
use the booster seat. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual, try a different seating location, or call Eveno
at 1-800-233-5921 for further assistance.
Booster Seat Position Warnings
DO NOT use this booster seat rear-facing.
• When using this booster seat, the headrest on the ve-
hicle seat that the child faces should be put in its low­est position. The vehicle seat back that the child faces
must be fully padded and free of any hard objects.
Seat Belt Warnings
• This booster seat may NOT be installed using lower universal anchorage systems (LATCH).
• This booster seat requires a vehicle seat belt with a
lap and shoulder belt combination to be properly installed.
DO NOT use this booster seat in a vehicle with door- mounted seat belts.
DO NOT use this booster seat in a vehicle with seat belts that automatically move along the vehicle frame when the door is opened. These seat belts will not hold a booster seat properly.
• When using this booster seat, NEVER use a lap belt only. You MUST use
ve-
hicle seat belts that have a lap/shoulder
combination.
DO NOT use this booster seat if the child’s ears are above the back of the booster seat.
• Failure to adjust the seat belts snugly around your
child may result in your child striking the vehicle’s
interior during a sudden stop or crash. Serious injury
or death may occur.
WARNING WARNING
Airbag Warnings
DO NOT use this 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 and under. If your vehicle has an air
bag, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation.
• If the rear seat of your vehicle is equipped with side air bags:
Vehicles built prior to the 2002 model year:
DO NOT use this restraint in a vehicle seating position
equipped with a side air bag unless authorized by the
vehicle manufacturer.
Model year 2002 and newer vehicles: Refer to
your vehicle owner’s manual before placing this restraint in a seating position equipped with a side air bag. DO NOT place any objects between the restraint and the side air bag, as an expanding air bag may cause the items to strike your child.
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IMPORTANT
The back seat is the safest place for children
12 and under.
When properly installed pursuant to these in­structions, this booster seat is certified for use only in
passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles,
buses, and trucks equipped with Type II seat belts.
This booster seat is NOT certified for aircraft use. A belt­positioning booster seat requires the use of a lap/shoul-
der belt system, which is not available on aircraft.
• Plastic 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.
Machine wash the seat pad
(except for leather seat
pads—not available on all models)
separately in cold
water, delicate cycle, and tumble dry 10 to 15 minutes
on low heat.
• Never use booster seat without the seat pad.
• To help protect the vehicle upholstery, place a towel
beneath and behind the booster seat.
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 child’s needs while driving. Never take a child out of a booster seat for
comforting while the vehicle is moving.
DO NOT allow a child to have objects such as lollipops or ice cream on a stick. These objects can injure the child if the vehicle swerves or hits a bump.
• Put sharp or heavy items in the trunk. Anything loose
can be deadly in a crash.
• Leather (not available on all models) can become very hot in direct sunlight. Cover your booster seat with a
blanket in warm weather.
• In cold weather a child may need an extra blanket for warmth. Put the child in the booster seat and cover
both the belted child and the booster seat with a blanket.
Safe Practices
Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage
Care and Cleaning
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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:
Additional Warnings
DO NOT use this booster seat if it has been involved in an accident. It must be replaced.
DO NOT use this booster seat if it is damaged or has broken or missing parts.
• This booster seat must be securely belted to the vehicle at all times. An unsecured booster seat may injure someone if a crash occurs.
DO NOT attach additional padding, toys, or other de- vices not made by Eveno to the booster seat. Items not
tested with the booster seat could injure the child.
• In hot, sunny weather cover the seat with a light colored blanket when you leave the vehicle. Always check the seat for hot surfaces before putting a child into the seat.
DO NOT mix old and new batteries.
DO NOT mix alkaline, lithium, standard (carbon-zinc),
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Remove batteries before storing unit for a prolonged
period of time.
DO NOT allow unit to get wet.
WARNING
• Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.
You must register this restraint to be reached in a
recall. Send your name, address, 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 online at:
www.evenflo.com/registercarseat
• For recall information call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800­424-9153), or go to www.NHTSA.gov.
Recall Information for U.S. Customers
Your vehicle may appear significantly different than pictured. Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual to help identify your vehicle components.
Front
Back
Back Seat
Belt Buckles
Lap/Shoulder Belt
120
4
A I R B A G
20
30
10
Front Seat Lap and
Shoulder Belts
Front Seat Retractor
Headrests
Headrest in front of child must be in the
lowest position.
Visual Glossary
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Visual Glossary
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
Seat Pad
Shoulder Belt
Guide
Armrest
Armrest
Cup Holder
Shoulder Belt
Guide
Seat Belt Guide
Seat Belt Guide
Activity Light
Activity Light
Backrest
Adjustment
Handle
Instruction
Storage Area
Shoulder Belt
Guide
Shoulder Belt
Guide
Headrest
Adjustment
Handle
Shoulder Belt
Clip Mount
Seat Belt Guide
Cup Holder
Shoulder Belt Clip
Assembling Your Booster Seat
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1. Install headrest to backrest.
Install headrest A into backrest B, as shown. Make sure
headrest locks securely into place with an audible click.
2. Install seat back connector to backrest.
Install seat back connector C into backrest B, as shown. Make sure connector locks securely into place with an audible click.
A
B
3. Install backrest assembly to seat.
Install backrest assembly D into seat E, as shown. Make sure backrest assembly locks securely into place with an audible click.
E
D
Assembling Your Booster Seat
IMPORTANT
You MUST assemble the headrest and backrest as
instructed before using the backrest assembly.
B
C
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.
It is important for the child to sit properly within the vehicle seat belts. When the vehicle belt is buckled,
the lap belt should be low on the hips, just touching the thighs, and the shoulder belt should lie across the middle of the shoulder. If the child leans out or moves the belt behind the back or places it under the arm, it
will not provide the intended restraint.
There are a number of things to consider when deciding whether a child is ready to sit in a booster seat, includ­ing: the weight and height ratings on his/her current child seat, the child’s own weight and height, his/her maturity, and the seating positions available in your vehicle.
How is a booster seat used?
Using a booster seat is very similar to buckling yourself into the 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 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 tell if a 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 his/her arm or behind his/ her back.
• The child is approaching the weight or height limit of the child restraint he/she is currently using. (Even
children who have not outgrown their toddler seat can benefit from the use of a booster seat, if it is used properly.)
• If you have a vehicle that does not have a tether
anchorage but has lap/shoulder belts available in the back seat, a booster seat may provide better protec­tion than an internal harness seat without the tether.
The shoulder belt MUST pass through shoulder belt guide.
The shoulder belt MUST cross midway between child’s shoulder and neck.
The lap belt is stretched low and snug across the child’s hips, be­neath the armrests, and fastened into the buckle.
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1. Place the booster seat on the vehicle seat.
2. Set the child in the booster seat.
Make sure the child’s back and bottom are flat against the back and bottom surfaces of the booster seat.
3. Adjust the backrest and/or headrest of the booster,
if necessary.
Adjust the backrest and or headrest so the shoulder belt properly lays midway between the child’s shoulder
and neck (see Adjusting the Backrest, page 16).
4. Secure the child and booster seat to the vehicle seat.
Stretch the lap/shoulder belt across the child, beneath
the armrests, and fasten the buckle. Make certain the shoulder belt is threaded through
the shoulder belt
guide and at or above the shoulder. If it is below the
shoulder, remove the backrest (page 17) and reinstall the booster seat (page 14).
5. Check your work.
Make sure the lap belt is stretched low and snug across the child’s hips, beneath the armrests, and fastened into the buckle. The shoulder belt must cross the child midway between his/her shoulder and neck.
IMPORTANT
Always secure the booster seat with the vehicle seat belts when not occupied. An unsecured booster seat can fly into and injure other occupants in the event of a crash.
Using Your Booster Seat
with the Backrest
The shoulder belt MUST NOT 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, try another seating location or do not use the booster seat.
Child Requirements
Weight: 13.6 to 49.8 kg (30 to 110 lbs) Height: 97 to 145 cm (38 to 57 inches)
Age: At least four years old
Ears below top of booster seat headrest
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WARNING
Installation Checklist
The shoulder belt MUST pass through shoulder belt guide and be at or above the shoulder.
The shoulder belt MUST cross midway between child’s shoulder and neck.
The lap belt is stretched low and snug across the child’s hips, beneath the armrests, and fastened into the buckle.
1. Remove the backrest from the booster seat.
(See Removing the Backrest, page 17.)
2. Place the booster seat on the vehicle seat.
3. Set the child in the booster seat.
Make sure the child’s back is flat against the vehicle seat and the child’s bottom is flat against the booster seat.
4.
Secure the child and booster seat to the vehicle seat.
Stretch the lap/shoulder belt across the child and
fasten the buckle.
5. Use the shoulder belt clip, if necessary.
If the shoulder belt does not properly lay midway between the child’s shoulder and neck, attach and
adjust the belt clip (see Using the Shoulder Belt Clip, page 18).
6. Check your work.
Make sure the lap belt is stretched low and snug across the child’s hips, beneath the armrests, and fas­tened into the buckle. The shoulder belt must cross the child midway between his/her shoulder and neck.
Note: If the vehicle’s shoulder belt naturally crosses the child’s shoulder, you do not need to use the shoulder belt clip.
The shoulder belt MUST NOT 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, try another seating location or do not use the booster seat.
Child Requirements
Weight: 18 to 49.8 kg (40 to 110 lbs)
Height: 102 to 145 cm (40 to 57 inches)
Age: At least four years old
Ears below the top of the vehicle seat headrest
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IMPORTANT
Always secure the booster seat with the vehicle seat belts when not occupied. An unsecured booster seat can fly into and injure other occupants in the event of a crash.
WARNING
Installation Checklist
Using Your Booster Seat
Without the Backrest
The shoulder belt MUST cross midway between child’s shoulder and neck. Use belt clip, if necessary.
The lap belt is stretched low and snug across the child’s hips, beneath the armrests, and fastened into the buckle.
1. Lay the booster seat on its side.
2. Use your fingers to push apart the levers A on the
bottom of the base B, as shown, and remove the backrest C from the base.
Removing the Backrest
Adjusting the Booster Seat
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To adjust the backrest C, pull the locking lever D and either raise or lower the backrest. The backrest is positioned properly when the bottom of the shoulder belt guides are even with the top of child’s shoulders.
NOTE: The backrest has four adjustment positions.
A
Shoulder Belt
Guide
Shoulder Belt
Guide
To adjust the headrest A, pull the locking lever B and either raise or lower the headrest.
NOTE: The headrest has three adjustment positions.
B
C
D
IMPORTANT
Always adjust the headrest and backrest of the booster
seat so that the shoulder belt crosses his or her chest prop­erly (see pages 12 and 14).
Adjusting the Headrest
Adjusting the Backrest
C
B
A
IMPORTANT
Store the backrest properly when not in use. Any loose objects can
become projectiles and injure someone during a crash.
B
3. After removing the
backrest, position the flap
D
over the back part of the base, as shown, for comfort.
D
A
B
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Using the Shoulder Belt Clip
Using the Accessories
Not available on all models.
DO NOT use the cup holder to store cans or hard cups.
Only for use with soft cups (such as styrofoam or paper).
DO NOT place any cups that contain hot liquids (such as
coffee or tea) in the cup holder.
DO NOT snap any other items to this booster seat unless
it has been certified for use with this specific booster seat.
WARNING
Using the Activity Lights
Not available on all models.
A
Press either of the two activity light lens A on each side of the headrest to turn on or off.
1. Remove the shoulder belt clip harness A from the
storage area B beneath the booster C. Note: Be sure to remove rubber band around the strap and dispose of properly.
2. Place booster C on the vehicle seat and attach the
shoulder belt clip A to the vehicle shoulder belt D.
3. Pull the adjustment strap E until the belt clip A
is even with the child’s shoulder, and the vehicle shoulder belt D lays across the child’s chest midway between his/her shoulder and neck.
E
D
A
4. To store the shoulder belt clip harness, fold it and
place it in the storage area B.
A
C
B
B
Cup Holder
Cup Holder
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Replacing the Batteries
To replace the batteries for either the left or right activity light, loosen screw A and battery carrier B from seat back. Install two fresh AAA batteries, as shown.
NOTE: Dispose of old batteries properly.
A
B
DO NOT mix old and new batteries.
DO NOT mix alkaline, lithium, standard (carbon-zinc),
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Remove batteries before storing unit for a prolonged
period of time.
WARNING
Removing the Cushions
To remove the headrest cushion A and the backrest cushion B, loosen the locks C by turning counter­clockwise. If desired, remove pads from the headrest and backrest foam. To install cushions, reverse this proce­dure.
A
B
C
C
Proper Disposal of This Child Restraint
At the end of this child restraint’s useful life, Eveno
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.
Note: Evenflo uses recycled materials in the manufacturing process whenever possible but never for components that are critical for safety.
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Storing Your Instructions
Not available on all models.
Replacement Parts
You can order replacement parts online at www.evenflo.com or contact Evenflo at 1-800-233-5921. When you contact us, please have the product model number and date of manufacture (found on the bottom of the child restraint).
Shoulder
Belt Clip
2
After thoroughly reading and following these instructions, STORE THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SLOTS PROVIDED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BOOSTER SEAT.
Headrest Foam
Backrest Foam
Seat Pads
1
Shoulder Belt Guides/
Activity Lights
3
4
5
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For a period of 90 days from the original purchase of this Product, Eveno warrants to the original end user (“Purchaser”) this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship. Eveno’s
sole obligation under this express limited warranty
shall be, at Eveno’s option, to repair or replace any Product that is determined to be defective by Eveno
and determined to be covered by this warranty.
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the Purchaser. Proof of pur­chase in the form of a receipted invoice or bill of sale
evidencing that the Product is within the warranty
period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
This express limited warranty is extended by Eveno ONLY to the original Purchaser of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to subsequent purchas­ers or end users of the Product. For warranty service, contact Eveno’s ParentLink Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 or www.evenflo.com.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILI­TY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED. EVENFLO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUEN­TIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FOR 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.
Limited Warranty
USA: 1-800-233-5921, 8 AM to 5 PM E.T.
Canada: 1-937-773-3971
USA: 1-800-233-5921, 8 AM to 5 PM E.T.
Canada: 1-937-773-3971
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