Evenflo Amp No-Back Booster Seat User manual
25701804 10/13
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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.
Amp
No-Back Booster Seat
Owner’s Manual
Keep for future use.
™
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 care-
fully. If there is a conflict between the two, the vehicle
owner’s manual regarding booster seat installation must
be followed.
•NEVER leave child unattended.
•Inadditiontotheheightandweightrequirements,
your child must be at least four years old to use this
booster seat.
WARNING
Table of Contents
1
Symbol Legend............................................................1
Warnings ................................................................... 1
Safe Practices ............................................................. 4
Recall Information for U.S. Customers ........................ 5
Public Notice for Canadian Customers ....................... 5
Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage .......................................5
Storing Your Instructions ............................................ 5
Care and Cleaning ..................................................... 5
Visual Glossary............................................................ 6
When to Put Your Child in a Booster Seat .................. 8
Using the Amp No-back Booster Seat ...................... 10
Using the Amp Shoulder Belt Clip..............................12
Installing the Amp Seat Pad .......................................14
Using the Elastic Cup Holder......................................15
Storing Your Instructions .......................................... 15
Care and Cleaning.....................................................16
Replacement Parts .....................................................16
Limited Warranty .......................................................17
Child Requirements
•No restraint can guarantee absolute protection
from injury in every crash.
•To use this child restraint properly, children MUST
meet weight/size specifications as follows:
•18to49.8kg(40to110lbs)
•102to145cm(40to57inches)tall
•Childisatleastfouryearsold.
•Earsbelowtopofvehicleseatheadrest.
Symbol Legend
Airbag Symbol – Alerts you to important
information about airbag safety.
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
thischildrestraintandfollowingtheseinstructions(and
theinstructionsthataccompanyyourvehicle),youwill
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 pre-
vent 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
U.S. REGULATORY NOTICE
Thischildrestraintmeetsallapplicablerequirements
of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
CANADIAN REGULATORY NOTICE
(Model numbers ending in “C.”)
Thischildrestraintmeetsallapplicablerequire-
ments of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
CMVSS 213 and 213.1.
Air Bag Warnings
•DO NOT use this restraint in the front seat of a vehicle
equippedwithanairbag,unlesstheairbaghasbeen
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 booster
seat installation.
•
Iftherearseatofyourvehicleisequippedwithsideair
bags, refer to the following information for proper usage.
Vehicles built prior to the 2002 model year:
DO NOT use this restraint in a vehicle seating position
equippedwithasideairbagunlessauthorizedbythe
vehicle manufacturer.
Model year 2002 and newer vehicles: Refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual before placing this restraint in
aseatingpositionequippedwithasideairbag.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.
2 3
WARNING
NE PAS placer le siège d’enfant en orientation
face vers l’arrière sur le siège avant équipé
d’un sac gonflable. Risque de BLESSURES
GRAVES, voire MORTELLES.
La banquette arrière est l’emplacement le plus
sécuritaire pour les enfants de 12 ans et moins.
NO coloque el asiento infantil orientado
hacia atrás en el asiento delantero con bolsa
de aire. Puede ocasionarse la MUERTE o
LESIONES GRAVES.
El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro para
los niños de 12 años de edad y menores.
DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on
front seat with air bag. DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
The back seat is the safest place for
children 12 and under.
WARNING
Location Warnings
•Accordingtostatistics,childrenaresaferwhen
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.
•Usethisboosterseatonlyonforward-facingvehicle
seats. DO NOT use this booster seat with vehicle seats
that face the rear or side of the vehicle.
•Usethisboosterseatonlyinseatinglocationsequipped
with lap and shoulder belts.
•Usethisboosterseatonlyonvehicleseatswithbacks
that lock into place.
•DO NOT recline the vehicle seat back when using this
booster.
•Someboosterseatsdonottinallvehicles.Ifthe
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 Evenflo for further
assistance.
Booster Seat Position Warnings
•DO NOT use this booster seat rear-facing.
•Whenusingthisboosterseat,theheadrestonthe
vehicle 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
•DO NOT use this booster seat in a seating position 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.
•Whenusingthisboosterseat,NEVER use
a lap belt only. You MUST use vehicle seat
belts that have a lap/shoulder combina-
tion.
•DO NOT use this booster seat if the child’s
ears are above the back of the vehicle seat
headrest.
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Model Number:
Date of Manufacture:
For future reference, record the model number of your
booster seat AND the date of manufacture below.
•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 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.
•Putsharporheavyitemsinthetrunk.Anythingloose
can be deadly in a crash.
•Incoldweatherachildmayneedanextrablanketfor
warmth. Put the child in the booster seat and cover
both the belted child and the booster seat with a
blanket.
Safe Practices
Seat Belt Warnings – cont.
•Failuretoadjusttheseatbeltsnuglyaroundyourchild
may result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior
during a sudden stop or crash. SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH MAY OCCUR.
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.
•Thisboosterseatmustbesecurelybeltedtothe
vehicle at all times. An unsecured booster seat may
injure someone during a sudden stop or crash.
•DO NOT attach additional padding, toys, or other
devices to the booster seat. Items not tested with the
booster seat could injure the child.
•Inhot,sunnyweather,covertheseatwithalight
colored blanket when you leave the vehicle. Always
check the seat for hot surfaces before putting a child
into the seat.
WARNING
When properly installed pursuant to these
instructions, this restraint is certified for use only in
passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles,
buses,andtrucksequippedwithTypeIIseatbelts.
This booster seat is NOT certified for aircraft use. A belt-
positioningboosterseatrequirestheuseofalap/shoul-
der belt system, which is not available on aircraft.
Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage
•Toregisteryourchildrestraint,returnyourregistration
card,call1-937-773-3971,orregisteronlineat
www.evenflo.com/registercarseatcanada.
•Forrecallinformation,callTransportCanadaat
1-800-333-0510(1-613-993-9851inOttawaregion)
orEvenoat1-937-773-3971.
Public Notice for Canadian Customers
•Childrestraintscouldberecalledforsafetyreasons.
You must register this restraint to be reached in a
recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address, the
restraint’s model number, and manufacturing date to:
Evenflo Company, Inc., 1801 Commerce Dr.,
Piqua, OH 45356, orcall1-800-233-5921.
You may also register online at
www.evenflo.com/registercarseat.
•ForrecallinformationcalltheU.S.Government’s
VehicleSafetyHotlineat1-888-327-4236(TTY:1-800-
424-9153),orgotowww.NHTSA.gov.
Recall Information for U.S. Customers
Your vehicle may be significantly different than the vehicle
pictured. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help
identify your vehicle components.
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
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Consult your vehicle
owner’s manual to determine
proper placement of booster seat
in your vehicle and familiarize
yourself with your vehicle’s
components
Visual Glossary
6 7
Seat Pad Elastic
Cup Holder
Armrest
Armrest
Headrests
Headrest in front of
child must be in the
lowest position.
NE PAS placer le siège d’enfant en orientation
face vers l’arrière sur le siège avant équipé
d’un sac gonflable. Risque de BLESSURES
GRAVES, voire MORTELLES.
La banquette arrière est l’emplacement le plus
sécuritaire pour les enfants de 12 ans et moins.
NO coloque el asiento infantil orientado
hacia atrás en el asiento delantero con bolsa
de aire. Puede ocasionarse la MUERTE o
LESIONES GRAVES.
El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro para
los niños de 12 años de edad y menores.
DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on
front seat with air bag. DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
The back seat is the safest place for
children 12 and under.
Instruction
Storage Area Shoulder Belt
Clip Harness
Shoulder Belt Clip
Storage Area
Instruction
Storage Area
Shoulder Belt
Clip
Amp™Your booster seat will be one of the two
models shown below.
Model 1 Model 2
8 9
Lap Belt: Stretched low
and snug across the
child’s hips, beneath the
armrests, and fastened
into the buckle.
Shoulder Belt: Must cross
midway between child’s
shoulder and neck.
Use belt clip, if necessary.
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 up-
per 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, includ-
ing: 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:
•Readtheinstructionmanualsforboththeboosterseat
and the vehicle before you start.
•Puttheboosterinthebackseatinalocationwith
a lap and shoulder belt. Never use a booster with
only a lap belt, as this could cause serious injuries.
•Afterthechildisinthebooster,pullthelapandshoul-
der belt across him/her and buckle it.
•Checkthattheshoulderbeltliesacrossthemiddleof
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:
•Thechildismatureenoughtositintheboosterseat
and not put the belts under his/her arm or behind his/
her back.
•Thechildisapproachingtheweightorheightlimit
ofthechildrestrainthe/sheiscurrentlyusing.(Even
children who have not outgrown their toddler seat
can benefit from the use of a booster seat, if it is used
properly.)
•Ifyouhaveavehiclethatdoesnothaveatether
anchorage but has lap/shoulder belts available in the
back seat, a booster seat may provide better protec-
tion than an internal harness seat without the tether.
1. Place the booster seat on the vehicle seat.
2. 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.
3.
Secure the child and booster seat to the
vehicle seat.
Stretch the lap/shoulder belt under the armrests and
across the child and fasten the buckle.
4. 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
adjustthebeltclip(seeUsingtheAmpShoulderBelt
Clip,page12).
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.
Note: If the vehicle’s shoulder belt naturally crosses
the child’s shoulder, you do not need to use the
shoulder belt clip.
Using the Amp
No-back Booster Seat
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 during a sudden stop or crash.
Lap Belt: Stretched low
and snug across the
child’s hips, beneath the
armrests, and fastened
into the buckle.
Shoulder Belt: Must cross
midway between child’s
shoulder and neck.
Use belt clip, if necessary.
Child Requirements
Weight:18to49.8kg(40to110lbs)
Height:102to145cm(40to57inches)
Age: At least four years old
Ears below the top of the
vehicle seat headrest.
The shoulder belt MUST NOT cross the child’s neck or
fall off the child’s shoulder. If you can not 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.
WARNING
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Route lap belt under armrests ONLY.
WARNING
E
D
A
1. Remove the shoulder
belt clip harness Afrom
the storage area Bbe-
neath the booster C.
Note: Be sure to remove
rubber band around
the strap and dispose of
properly.
2. Place booster Con the
vehicle seat and attach
the shoulder belt clip
Ato the shoulder belt
D.
3. Pull the adjustment
strap Euntil belt clip
Ais even with the
child’s shoulder and the
shoulder belt Dlays
across the child’s chest
midway between his/
her shoulder and neck.
Using the Amp Shoulder Belt Clip
12 13
4. To store the shoulder
belt clip harness, fold it
and place it in the stor-
age area B.
A
C
B
B
CA
1.
Thread the looped end
of the shoulder belt clip
strap Athrough the an-
chor point on the back
of the booster B.
3. Place booster Bon the
vehicle seat and attach
the shoulder belt clip
Cto the vehicle shoul-
der belt D.
4. Pull the adjustment
strap Euntil belt clip
Cis 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.
C
A
B
D
The use of the shoulder belt clip will depend
on the model of booster seat you have, as
shown below.
Model 1 Model 2
Model 1
Model 2
C
A
D
2. Thread the shoulder
belt clip Cthrough the
loop at the end of the
strap
A
and pull until
tight.
E
D
C
C
B
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DO NOT use the cup holders to store cans, bottles, or
hard containers. 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 holders.
DO NOT attach any other item to this booster seat unless
it has been certified for use with this specific booster seat.
WARNING
Elastic
Cup Holder
Using the Elastic Cup HolderInstalling the Amp Seat Pad
To install the seat pad
A, connect four elastic
loops Bto hooks on the
underside of the seat.
To remove the seat pad,
reverse this procedure.
A
B
B
B
B
To install the seat pad
A, connect five elastic
loops Bto hooks on the
underside of the seat.
To remove the seat pad,
reverse this procedure.
A
B
B
B
B
B
Installation of the seat pad will depend
on the model of booster seat you have, as
shown below.
Model 1 Model 2
Model 1
Model 2
Storing Your Instructions
After thoroughly reading
and following these
instructions, store them
in the slots provided
on the bottom of the
booster.
Foraperiodof90daysfromtheoriginalpurchaseofthis
Product,Evenowarrantstotheoriginalenduser(“Pur-
chaser”)thisProduct(includinganyaccessories)against
defects in material or workmanship. 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.
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 evidenc-
ing that the Product is within the warranty period must
be presented to obtain warranty service. This express
limitedwarrantyisextendedbyEvenoONLYtothe
original Purchaser of the Product and is not assignable
ortransferabletosubsequentpurchasersorendusers
of the Product. For warranty service, contact Evenflo’s
ParentLink Consumer Resource Center at
www.evenflo.com.
EXCEPTTOTHEEXTENTPROHIBITEDBYAPPLICABLE
LAW,ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITY
ORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSEONTHIS
PRODUCTISHEREBYDISCLAIMED.EVENFLOSHALL
NOTBELIABLEFORANYINCIDENTAL,CONSEQUEN-
TIAL,SPECIALORPUNITIVEDAMAGESOFANYKIND
FORBREACHOFTHEEXPRESSLIMITEDWARRANTYON
THISPRODUCT,ORANYWARRANTYIMPLIEDBYOP-
ERATIONOFLAW.OTHERTHANTHEEXPRESSLIMITED
WARRANTYSETFORTHABOVE,THEREARENOOTHER
WARRANTIESTHATACCOMPANYTHISPRODUCTAND
ANYORAL,WRITTENORANYOTHEREXPRESSREPRE-
SENTATIONOFANYKINDISHEREBYDISCLAIMED.
Limited Warranty
Replacement Parts
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 bottom of the booster seat).
1Shoulder
Belt Clip
Harness
3Seat Pad
Proper Disposal of This Booster Seat
At the end of this booster seat’s useful life, Evenflo
encourages you to dispose of it properly. Most of the
components in this booster seat are recyclable.
1. Remove all fabric and padding.
2. Disassemble the restraint.
3. Recycle all plastic/foam parts and discard the rest.
If your local recycling center will not accept the pad-
ding, you may dispose of it in the landfill.
Note: Evenflo uses recycled materials in the manufactur-
ing process whenever possible but never for compo-
nents that are critical for safety.
2Cup Holder
Strap
16 17
• USA: 1-800-233-5921 8 AM to 5 PM E.T.
• Canada: 1-937-773-3971
• México: 01-800-706-12-00
•Tohelpprotectthevehicleupholstery,placea
towel beneath and behind the booster seat.
•Plasticpartsmaybewipedcleanwithmildsoapand
water and dried with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or solvents.
•Takecarenottodamageanylabels.
•Machinewashtheseatpadseparatelyincoldwater,
delicate cycle, and tumble dry 10 to 15 minutes on
low heat.
•Neveruseboosterseatwithouttheseatpad.
Care and Cleaning
• USA: 1-800-233-5921 8 AM to 5 PM E.T.
• Canada: 1-937-773-3971
• México: 01-800-706-12-00
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