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Page 1 (lap), 3-point (lap & shoulder) seat belts and latch anchorages. El manual de instructiones Performance RIDE / ProRIDE esta disponible en español en www. recaro-cs.com. Por favor visite el internet para bajar una versión en español. Please read instructions prior to installation.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Section 1: Safety Warnings ......... p. 4-5 Section 2: General Information ........p. 6 Section 3: Register Your New Child Restraint ....p. 7 Section 4: Getting to Know Your Child Restraint ..p. 8-13 Section 5: Securing the Child in the Child Restraint ..p. 14-16 Section 6: Adjusting the Harness System to Fit Your Child ..........p.
Page 3 Dear Parents, Its different settings and its stable and ergonomic design ensure that the RECARO child seat is a safe and Welcome to the RECARO family of high quality child safety comfortable place for your child to sit when traveling in your products and thank you for purchasing your new RECARO car.
Page 4: Section 1: Safety Warnings
20 - 70 pounds (9.1 and 31.7 kg) and at least 1 year of age. Do • Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in burns. NOT use for a child who weighs more than 70 pounds (31.7 kg) • Do NOT add accessories, toys, padding or other items to the child • Discontinue use of your child restraint that is older than six (6) restraint unless provided by RECARO. years or has been in a severe crash to prevent injury due to • This child restraint must NOT be used in the home, boats or other deterioration or hidden damage. See “manufactured in date” non-certified applications. located on a sticker on the Performance RIDE / ProRIDE. • If the child restraint has been in a crash or vehicle accident, it must • Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint LATCH be replaced; do NOT use the child restraint again. A crash can anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt. cause unseen damage and using the child restraint again can cause • Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint. serious injury or death. • Snugly adjust the belts provided around your child. • NEVER leave a child unattended even when sleeping.
Page 5: Section 2: General Information
When it is COLD, RECARO recommends the following tips to reduce possible injury or discomfort to your child: or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov. • R emove the child’s bulky clothing before restraining the child. This will help belts and ALL information provided to RECARO on the registration other safety features function properly. card or on the online registry will NOT be sold, • A fter restraining the child in the seat, cover the child and the restraint system with a distributed, or used for any purposes other than to contact blanket or their jacket to maintain warmth and comfort of the child.
Page 6: Section 4: Getting To Know Your Child Restraint
The American Academy of Pediatrics and NHTSA recommend keeping children rearward facing up to age 2. RECARO advocates using a convertible child restraint up to maximum rearward facing weight and height.
Page 7: Child Restraint Features
Lever Safety Stripe System (Select Models) Seat Base Cover Level Line Your child restraint is equipped with the easy-to-use RECARO Safety Harness Stripe System . You will notice that your harness has a white stripe Seat Bottom Recline Adjuster Strap on the outside edges.
Page 8 Child Restraint Features: ProRIDE Standard It is important to become familiar with the features of your Harness child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify System with key features. Shoulder Pads (2) Harness System Adjustment Knobs (2) Top Tether Storage Pouch...
Page 9: Section 5: Securing The Child In The Child Restraint
4. Seat the child in the child restraint with his/her Please contact bottom fully into the seat. 1-888-9RECARO and Position the harness RECARO will ship you straps around the child an infant insert and and fasten both latch instructions. plates into the buckle.
Page 10: Section 6: Adjusting The Harness System To Fit Your Child
Rear-Facing: Check the harness height on the child’s shoulders. Section 6: Adjusting the harness • The harness is positioned AT or BELOW System to Fit your Child the child’s shoulders, when the child is seated. Place your child in the child restraint prior to installing in the vehicle and • Adjust the harness for the child determine if the shoulder strap height needs to be adjusted. BEFORE driving. • W hen using the Rear-Facing, the shoulder straps must be located • The child’s seated height* is LESS than AT or BELOW the child’s shoulders. 22.5 inches (57cm). • W hen using the Forward-Facing, the shoulder straps must be • When sitting in the child restraint the top located AT or ABOVE the child’s shoulders. of the child’s head is NOT closer than 1 inch (2.5cm) from the top edge of the 1. L oosen the harness system. seat back. Press the adjuster lever located *NOTE: A child’s seated height measures the distance from the top of their under the adjuster flap in the trim head to the bottom of their tailbone, when they are sitting.
Page 11: Section 7: Choosing A Seating Location In Your Vehicle
RECARO and the U.S. Department of Transportation warn • NEVER install on a side-facing that children age 12 and under MUST ride in the rear seat vehicle seat.
Page 12: Section 8: Learning About Your Vehicle Safety Systems
Some vehicles may have inflatable seat belts. As this is new and how to install a child restraint. Your vehicle dealer technology, please refer to www.recaro-cs.com for updates. may have a replacement lap belt that when installed will hold the child restraint tightly.
Page 13: Section 9: Installing The Child Restraint Rear-Facing In Your Vehicle
Section 9: Installing the Child Vehicle Seat Belt Systems Restraint Rear-Facing in your Vehicle IMPORTANT! Check to be sure which type of seat belt system you have in WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY the chart below. Some vehicles have more than one type of can occur belt system depending on the seating position.
Page 14 3. Lengthen the latch strap by 6. Place the child restraint pressing the latch adjuster on the vehicle seat facing release button and pull rearward. Attach each webbing to full length. LATCH connector to the lower anchor in the vehicle. 7. While pressing down on the armrest on the same side as 4. Route LATCH connector the adjuster, pull the loop on through so both connectors the latch strap to tighten. sit on the side where the latch is attached to the shell. Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than 1 inch (2.5 5a. Lift trim cover at the front and cm) in any direction at the route the latch strap through belt path. the rear- facing belt path (circled in red). 8. The level line indicator on the seat base should be level with the ground 5b. Make sure the arrows molded when the vehicle is parked. on the LATCH connectors are The backrest should be at facing up and replace the trim approximately a 45-degree...
Page 15 9. If the child restraint is too Locking Lap Belt Installation – Rear-Facing upright, loosen both LATCH connectors and place a Many vehicles have lap only belt systems in the center rear tightly rolled towel or foam seating positions. Most of these systems use a locking lap belt pool noodle under the base which can easily secure a child restraint. Check your vehicle below where the child’s feet owner’s manual to determine which type of seat belt system is will be located. in each seating location. There may be a label located on the seat belt with instructions for use with a child restraint. NOTE: Do NOT place anything under the base, except as If your vehicle has a locking lap belt, use shown in Fig. 9. Locking Lap Belt Installation instructions. 10. F ollow steps 1-8 to secure the child restraint after adjusting the angle. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur...
Page 16 3. P lace the child restraint 6. W hile pressing on the armrest on the vehicle seat facing on the same side as the rearward. Slide latch plate to vehicle buckle, pull the end of the end of seat belt webbing. the seat belt strap to tighten. Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be 4. R oute the seat belt through moved more than one inch the rear-facing belt path. (2.5 cm) in any direction at the Make certain the vehicle belt belt path. is routed under the crotch belt. 7. T he level line indicator on the seat base should be level with 5. M ake sure the seat belt is not the ground when the vehicle twisted, then buckle seat belt. is parked. The backrest Replace the trim over the should be at approximately a front edge of the seat bottom. 45-degree angle.
Page 17 8. I f the child restraint is too Locking Lap-Shoulder upright, loosen the seat belt Belt Installation – Rear-Facing and place a tightly rolled Many vehicles have lap-shoulder belt systems which remain towel or foam pool noodle loose for adult use and can be locked for use with a child under the base below where restraint. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the child’s feet will be located. which type of seat belt system is in each seating location. NOTE: Do NOT place anything There may be a label located on the door side of the seat belt with instructions for use with a child restraint. under the base, except as shown in Fig 8. If your vehicle has a switchable retractor or locking latch plates, use Locking Lap- 9. F ollow Steps 1–7 to secure the child restraint after adjusting Shoulder Belt Installation instructions. the angle.
Page 18 2. L ift the trim cover at the front 5. W hile pressing on one and locate the rear-facing belt armrest, remove slack from path (circled in red). shoulder belt. To help securely tighten, press down on the other armrest and remove any remaining slack from seat belt. Repeat as needed until the 3. P ull the seat belt out fully holding child restraint cannot be lap and shoulder sections moved more than one inch together and route through the (2.5 cm) in any direction at the rear-facing belt path. Make belt path. certain the vehicle belt is routed under the crotch belt. 6. T he level line indicator on the seat base should be level with the ground when the vehicle 4. M ake sure the seat belt is parked. The backrest is not twisted, then buckle should be at approximately a seat belt. Replace the trim 45-degree angle.
Page 19 (2.5 cm) in any direction at the belt If you have this seat belt configuration you will require a path. locking clip. Please contact 1-888-9RECARO and RECARO will ship you a locking clip and instructions. 10. E nsure that vehicle belt is locked. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • ALWAYS use in reclined position when installed rear-facing.
Page 20: Section 10: Installing The Child Restraint Forward-Facing In Your Vehicle
Additionally, LATCH and top tether anchors are designed to a maximum limit which can vary by vehicle. Due to this variation, 3. L engthen the latch strap RECARO requires use of the vehicle seat belt for any child by pressing each adjuster weighing more than 52 lbs (23.6 kg). release button and pull to full Your vehicle will also have a top tether anchorage located length. behind the vehicle seat. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual if it is difficult to find. This can also vary by vehicle. Do NOT use a cargo tie down for the top tether attachment. NOTE: The child restraint seat is shipped with the LATCH strap 4a. R oute the LATCH connector installed in the forward-facing mode. If you are switching from through the forward-facing rear-facing, you will need to reroute the LATCH strap.
Page 21 4b. M ake sure the arrows on the 7. W hile pressing down on the LATCH connectors face up armrest on the same side as and the strap is not twisted. the adjuster, pull the loop on the latch strap to tighten. Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than one inch (2.5 cm) in any direction at the belt path. 5. B efore attaching the LATCH connectors, locate the top 8. C onnect the top tether hook to tether anchor behind the the anchor. seating position. Refer to your NOTE: Do NOT use a vehicle owner’s manual if it is cargo tie down for tether difficult to find. If your vehicle attachment.
Page 22 10. Check the tightness of the latch strap and retighten if Locking Lap Belt Installation – Forward-Facing needed. This strap may become loose when the top tether Many vehicles have lap only belt systems in the center rear strap is tightened. seating positions. Most of these systems use a locking lap belt Recheck that both the latch strap and the top tether strap which can easily secure a child restraint. Check your vehicle are tight and properly secured. owner’s manual to determine which type of seat belt system is in each seating location. There may be a label located on the 11. To remove the LATCH connectors from the vehicle, first door side of the seat belt with instructions for use with a child loosen the adjuster by pressing the adjuster button and restraint. lengthening the strap. Press the red buttons on the LATCH connectors and remove from vehicle lower anchors. If your vehicle has a locking lap belt, use 12. To remove the top tether, press the release button and pull Locking Lap Belt Installation instructions. the strap. It may be necessary to press the top of the child restraint into the vehicle seat back to loosen the tether WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY adjuster. Unhook the top tether anchor from the vehicle can occur attachment. •Use ONLY the fully up-right position when installed forward-facing. 13. Fold the top tether strap and place it in the storage pouch 1. A djust the child restraint into when not in use. Place the LATCH connectors in their the upright angle position...
Page 23 3. M aking sure the seat belt is Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation – not twisted, route the seat Forward-Facing belt through the forward- Many vehicles have lap-shoulder belt systems which remain facing belt path, then buckle loose for adult use and can be locked for use with a child seat belt. restraint. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine which type of seat belt system is in each seating location. 4. W hile pressing down on the There may be a label located on the door side of the seat belt armrest on the same side as with instructions for use with a child restraint. the vehicle buckle, pull the If your vehicle has a switchable retractor end of the strap to tighten. or locking latch plates, use Locking Lap- Shoulder Belt Installation instructions. Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY moved more than one inch can occur (2.5 cm) in any direction at • Use ONLY the fully up-right position when installed the belt path.
Page 24 3. M aking sure the seat belt is Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt not twisted, route the seat belt Installation – Forward-Facing through the forward-facing belt path, then buckle seat belt. Some older vehicles (typically pre-1996 model year) have lap- shoulder belt systems which remain loose and cannot be locked 4. O pen the belt lock off and route for use with a child restraint unless a separate locking system is the shoulder section of the seat used. These systems use emergency locking retractors (ELR) belt up into the slot. which lock only during a sudden stop or crash. Check your vehicle 5. W hile pressing on one armrest of owner’s manual to determine which type of seat belt system is in the child restraint, remove slack each seating location. There may be a label located on the door from shoulder belt. To help side of the seat belt with instructions for use with a child restraint. securely tighten, press down on the other armrest and remove If your vehicle has a non-locking lap-shoulder belt any remaining slack from the system, use Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt seat belt. Installation instructions. Repeat as needed until the WARNING! child restraint cannot be moved DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY...
Page 25: Section 11: Certification
3. Making sure the seat belt is Section 11: Certification not twisted, route the seat belt This child restraint conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle through the forward-facing Safety Standards. belt path, then buckle seat belt. 4. Open the belt lock off and route the shoulder section of the seat Section 12: Use in Aircraft belt up into the slot. The Performance RIDE / ProRIDE is certified for 5. While pressing on one armrest of use in aircraft both rear-facing and forward-facing. the child restraint, remove slack The aircraft seat belt (which is not a LATCH system) from seat belt. To help securely must be used since lower anchors are not available tighten the child restraint, press on airplanes. Most airlines will allow child restraint use down on the other armrest and if it is labeled as certified for use on aircraft. Check with the airline...
Page 26: Section 13: Care And Maintenance
(an ordinary tea kettle will do). Brush the area with a soft brush. • Though RECARO tests many cleaning solutions, we cannot test them all—we suggest you ALWAYS test in a discrete area first to ensure that the cleaner does not damage the fabric.
Page 27 6. Adjust the head restraint to one side so that the edge it’s highest position making can be guided out of the slot sure to stop when resistance in the bracket. is felt. DO NOT TRY TO FORCE ADJUSTMENT PAST THIS POINT! 5a. ProRIDE with Standard Harness System – Pull the straps out of the child restraint from the front 7. Reach behind the top pulling above the harness center of the head restraint pads. and grasp the trim cover. Unfasten the hidden Velcro™ 5b. Performance RIDE with strip in the center and “peel” HERO Harness System the cover up and forward – Pull the straps out of the...
Page 28: Installation
8. Loosen the main seat cover Trim Cover Installation by locating and unfastening all clips attached to the outer 1. Slide the trim cover onto the edge of the trim cover from seat by placing the large the seat shell. opening in the cover over the head restraint and sliding 9. Carefully slide the buckle it down between the head and harness straps down restraint and seat shell. through their respective slots in the trim cover. 2. Slide the bottom of the 10. G ently pull down on the main opening under and behind cover to expose the large the lower edge of the head opening behind the head restraint. restraint. Pull the opening down around the bottom of the head restraint. 3. Carefully slide the buckle 11. Slide the cover up and over the and harness straps thru the head restraint and off the seat. 3 slots of the trim cover. Make sure the harness 12. The Trim Cover MUST straps are not twisted.
Page 29 4. Pull the edges of the trim cover out around the seat 8. Clip the harness straps into shell and fasten all the trim the buckle making sure they cover clips to the seat shell. are not twisted. 5. Place the head restraint foam, marked “L” for left and “R” for right, into the head restraint 9a. ProRIDE with Standard cover (left and right side is from Harness System - Route seat occupant’s perspective). the harness straps through 6a. ProRIDE with Standard the head restraint and seat Harness System – Slide head shell. Make sure the harness restraint foam and cover onto straps are not twisted. the plastic frame of the seat. 9b. Performance RIDE with 6b. Performance RIDE with HERO Harness System -...
Page 30: Section 15: Trouble Shooting
10. Connect the straps to the Section 15: Trouble Shooting harness connector located in the back of the seat by In certain vehicle applications, you may encounter sliding the loop edges into challenges to safely install and position a child in the restraint the slots of the harness system. If you do not find an adequate solution, call us at connector bracket. 1-888-9RECARO for assistance. Problem: The headrest will not raise. NOTE: Make sure the seat LATCH strap is not routed between Solution: WARNING! DO NOT FORCE the head restraint the harness and the seat! knob! Severe damage to the child restraint could result! The harness must be loosened before 11. Replace the rear cover of the Head Restraint can be moved upwards. Press...
Page 31: Section 16: Replacement Parts
Problem: The child restraint is not stable when driving. Section 16: Replacement Parts Solution: Check to see if there are items under the base and RECARO offers a variety of replacement parts for your child that the seat belts are tightly secured. Remove restraint system. Please call us at 1-888-9RECARO and anything found. Some vehicle seats are deeply speak to one of our customer service representatives for more contoured making it difficult to safely install a child information on what is available for purchase. restraint. If the child restraint is not stable due to the vehicle seat cushions, move it to another seating location. If the situation still exists, please call 1-888-9RECARO (1-888-973-2276). Problem: The child restraint harness does not stay tight. Solution: Check to determine if anything is lodged in the adjuster. Remove any objects, food or toys that may have become lodged in the area. Problem: The child restraint is too upright when used rear-facing. Solution: A tightly rolled sheet or towel or a foam “pool noodle” can be used to raise the foot end to a proper angle. DO NOT over recline when using additional items. Do not place anything under the base except as shown on page 26. Doing so will reduce the safety of the child restraint. Problem: Buckle sticks or will not latch. Solution: Check inside the buckle slots for foreign objects.
Page 32: Section 17: Warranty
Section 17: Warranty but not limited to, cold or freezing temperatures, excessive heat, fire, humidity, and sunlight), or other acts of God; RECARO Child Safety, LLC warranties this product against defects in materials or workmanship to the original purchaser g) O rdinary wear and tear (including fading and discoloration); for a period of 12 months. You must have the original purchase receipt for a warranty claim to be accepted. h) I mproper loads (including passenger weight in excess of design limits); The upholstery fabric is subject to a certain degree of wear even from normal use. This kind of normal wear is not covered i) R emoval of the Product from the original application or under warranty. reinstallation of the Product in the original or another application; or Exclusions: A Product will not be considered “defective” and this Warranty will not apply, where the claimed defect is j) Any other neglect, abuse or misuse. attributable to: a) Improper installation, or misuse; b) Modification or alteration of the Product; c) F ailure to comply with RECARO’s instructions for service and maintenance; d) Accident, unauthorized repairs or unauthorized use; e) A ny attachment or replacement part that was manufactured, supplied or added by others and was not part of the Product;...
Page 33: Section 18: Additional Contact Information
Section 18: Additional Section 19: Glossary Contact Information 2-Point Seat Belt: A seat belt system with two contact points, (two hip points), also referred to as a lap belt. If you need help with installation or usage, please use the following contact information: 3-Point Seat Belt: A seat belt with both a lap and a shoulder portion, having three contact points (one shoulder, two hips). RECARO Child Safety, LLC 1600 Harmon Road Airbag: A passive (idle) restraint system that automatically Auburn Hills, MI 48326 deploys during a crash to act as a cushion for the occupant. Phone: 1-888-9RECARO (1-888-973-2276) It creates a broad surface on which to spread the forces of E-mail: info-usa@recaro-cs.com the crash, to reduce head and chest injury. It is considered Website: www.recaro-cs.com “supplementary” to the lap/shoulder belts because it enhances the protection the belt system offers in frontal crashes. Also For personal assistance in your local area, please contact a known as SRS - Supplemental Restraint System; SIR – Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician. You can find a CPS Supplemental Inflatable Restraint; IC – Inflatable Curtain; SIAB technician in your area at www.NHTSA.gov. Click on “Child – Side Impact AirBag. Passenger Safety” and select “Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Locator.”...
Page 34 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213: Safety Stripe System: A white stripe on the outside edges of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that pertains to all the 5-point harness. The white stripe should always remain at restraint systems intended for use as crash protection in the outside edge of the harness above the lower buckle. vehicles for children. Required for child restraints sold in the Side Impact Protection (SIP): Extra safety feature of USA. RECARO child restraints having energy absorbing foam and Head Restraint: Structure at the top of the backrest which is structure design strategically placed in areas on the child designed to keep the child’s head in the proper position and restraint where it is especially important to protect the child in provide protection for the child’s head during a crash. a crash. HERO Harness System: Ensures the highest level of Sitting Height: Measurement of a child in a seated position protection and comfort by positioning the shoulder pads to from seat bottom to top of head. appropriately fit the child’s neck, head, and shoulders. Top Tether Anchorage: Attachment point in the vehicle for ISO 9001: Is focused on meeting customer expectations and child safety seat tether strap. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual...
Page 35 Tel: 1-888-9RECARO Internet: www.recaro-cs.com, E-mail: info-usa@recaro-cs.com In the interest of product development, RECARO reserves all rights to make changes to the construction and design of its products without prior notification. RECARO does not assume the liability in case of misprint. Pictures may include extras.

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