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Page 1 Child Safety Seats Performance RIDE / ProRIDE Instruction Manual Convertible Child Restraint System for children 5 to 65 lbs (2.3 to 29.5 kg). Approved in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Tested in accordance to ISO/TC 22/SC 12/WG 1 N538 side impact protection requirements.
Page 3: 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 4 Dear Parents, Welcome to the RECARO family of high quality child safety products and thank you for purchasing your new RECARO Child Restraint System. RECARO has over 100 years experience in the design and manufacture of premium automotive products. To assure all products RECARO manufactures are worthy of the name, we’ve subjected them to a comprehensive development...
Page 5 Its different settings and its stable and ergonomic design ensure that the RECARO child seat is a safe and comfortable place for your child to sit when traveling in your car. However, before you use it, you need to adjust it to your child’s size and then install it carefully so that the seat will...
Page 6: Section 1: Safety Warnings
Section 1: Safety Warnings WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Do NOT place a child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag. The back seat is the safest place for children under 12 years of age. • According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. • Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 65 pounds (2.3 and 29.5 Kg) and whose height is 49 inches (125 cm) or less. Rear-facing 5 - 40 pounds (2.3 and 15.9 kg) and Forward-facing 20 - 65 pounds (9.1 and 29.5 kg) and at least 1 year of age. Do NOT use for a child who weighs more than 65 pounds (29.5 kg) • Discontinue use of your child restraint that is older than six (6) years or has been in a severe crash to prevent injury due to...
Page 7 • D o NOT make any technical modification to the child restraint system and use it only as outlined in these instructions. Otherwise, the safety function of the seat will be reduced or completely voided. • Before each use, inspect the child restraint. Make sure nothing on the child restraint is damaged, loose or broken. If anything on the child restraint appears damaged, loose or broken, do NOT use the restraint. • Failure to follow warnings provided on the child restraint labels and stickers could cause serious injury or death. • The child restraint should be securely belted to the vehicle, even when it is not occupied, since in a crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure other occupants. • Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in burns. • Do NOT add accessories, toys, padding or other items to the child restraint unless provided by RECARO. • This child restraint must NOT be used in the home, boats or other non-certified applications. • If the child restraint has been in a crash or vehicle accident, it must be replaced; do NOT use the child restraint again. A crash can cause unseen damage and using the child restraint again can cause serious injury or death. • NEVER leave a child unattended even when sleeping. • NEVER allow a child to play with the child restraint; it is NOT a toy. • There is no guarantee that the child restraint will prevent injury or death in a particular crash. However, if you stress careful driving and proper use of the child restraint, it can lower the risk of injury or death in most crashes.
Page 8: Section 2: General Information
Section 2: General Information Infant Insert Following Section 5: Securing the Child in the Child Restraint, pg. 14, you may find that the harness does not fit snug against your child. If this is the case, the RECARO infant insert may be required. Please call 1-888-9RECARO and RECARO will ship you an infant insert and instructions. Locking Clip Following Section 9: Installing the child restraint Rear-Facing in Your Vehicle, pg. 35, Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt installation, you may find that you cannot install without a universal locking clip. Please call 1-888-9RECARO and RECARO will ship you a locking clip and instructions. Extreme Weather When it is HOT, RECARO recommends the following tips to reduce possible injury or discomfort to your child: • P ark your vehicle in the shade to help keep the restraint cooler. • C over the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use. • A LWAYS check surface temperatures of the child restraint before placing a child in it. When it is COLD, RECARO recommends the following tips to reduce possible injury or discomfort to your child: • R emove the child’s bulky clothing before restraining the child. This will help belts and other safety features function properly. • A fter restraining the child in the seat, cover the child and the restraint system with a blanket or their jacket to maintain warmth and comfort of the child.
Page 9: Section 3: Register Your New Child Restraint
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. ALL information provided to RECARO on the registration card or on the online registry will NOT be sold, distributed, or used for any purposes other than to contact...
Page 10: 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 11 NOTE: If the child does NOT meet ANY of the height, weight or other fit requirements for this child restraint, the child CANNOT use it. If that is the case, please see the other fine child restraint systems that are offered by RECARO. A child CAN use the child restraint in the Rear-Facing position ONLY if: • The child’s weight is between 5 and 40 Rear-Facing position pounds (2.3 kg and 15.9 kg).
Page 12 Safety Stripe System (Select Models) Your child restraint is equipped with the easy-to-use RECARO Safety Stripe System . You will notice that your harness has a white stripe on the outside edges.
Page 13: Child Restraint Features
Child Restraint Features: It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key features. Head Integrated 5-Point Restraint Trim Cover & Harness Comfort Padding Chest Clip Latch Harness Plates (2) Pockets (2) Buckle Armrests (2)
Page 14 Child Restraint Features: It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key features. Harness System Adjustment Knobs (2) Top Tether Storage Pouch Forward-Facing Vehicle Belt Path and Belt Lock-off Harness Straps (2) Harness Connector...
Page 15 ProRIDE Standard Harness System with Shoulder Pads (2) Performance RIDE HERO Harness System Cup Holder NOTE: Only provided with Performance RIDE...
Page 16: Section 5: Securing The Child In The Child Restraint
Section 5: Securing the Child in the Child Restraint 1. Loosen the harness system. Press the adjuster lever located under the adjuster flap and pull the shoulder straps forward. 2. Open the chest clip by squeezing tabs and separating. 3. Open buckle by pressing red button.
Page 17 8. The harness is tight enough when you cannot pinch a loop of webbing. 9. If you find the harness is not tight fitting, an infant insert may be required. Please contact 1-888-9RECARO and RECARO will ship you an infant insert and instructions.
Page 18 Rear-Facing: Check the harness height on the child’s shoulders. • The harness is positioned AT or BELOW the child’s shoulders, when the child is seated. • Adjust the harness for the child BEFORE driving. • The child’s seated height* is LESS than 22.5 inches (57cm). • When sitting in the child restraint the top of the child’s head is NOT closer than 1 inch (2.5cm) from the top edge of the seat back. *NOTE: A child’s seated height measures the distance from the top of their head to the bottom of their tailbone, when they are sitting. Forward-Facing: Check the harness height on the child’s shoulders. • The harness is positioned AT or ABOVE the child’s shoulders, when the child is seated.
Page 19: Section 6: Adjusting The Harness System To Fit Your Child
Section 6: Adjusting the harness System to Fit your Child Place your child in the child restraint prior to installing in the vehicle and determine if the shoulder strap height needs to be adjusted. • W hen using the Rear-Facing, the shoulder straps must be located AT or BELOW the child’s shoulders. • W hen using the Forward-Facing, the shoulder straps must be located AT or ABOVE the child’s shoulders. 1. L oosen the harness system. Press the adjuster lever located under the adjuster flap in the trim cover and pull the shoulder straps forward. 2a. R otate the harness system adjustment knobs to raise the shoulder straps or to lower the shoulder straps. 2b. R efer to the labels, near the harness system adjustment knobs. NOTE: The head restraint will move Headrest Adjustment up and down.
Page 20: Section 7: Choosing A Seating Location In Your Vehicle
Section 7: Choosing a Seating Location in your Vehicle Forward-Facing vehicle seats must ALWAyS be used with this child restraint. If your vehicle does not have rear seats, consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help identify safety features in your vehicle or contact the vehicle manufacturer.
Page 21 RECARO and the U.S. Department of Transportation warn that children age 12 and under MUST ride in the rear seat away from front airbags.
Page 22: Section 8: Learning About Your Vehicle Safety Systems
Below is a diagram that helps you to identify key features. Not all vehicles will have all features described here. Airbags Top Tether Anchorage Lower Latch Anchorage Seat Belts Some vehicles may have inflatable seat belts. As this is new technology, please refer to www.recaro-cs.com for updates.
Page 23 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Because the design and operation of vehicle belts vary, make sure to observe the following guidelines: • Do NOT use motorized passive restraint shoulder belt systems. • Do NOT use passive restraints lap or shoulder belt mounted on a door.
Page 24: Vehicle Seat Belt Systems
Vehicle Seat Belt Systems IMPORTANT! Check to be sure which type of seat belt system you have in the chart below. Some vehicles have more than one type of belt system depending on the seating position. The center rear position may have a lap only belt while the side seating locations may have a lap/shoulder system.
Page 25: Section 9: Installing The Child Restraint Rear-Facing In Your Vehicle
Section 9: Installing the Child Restraint Rear-Facing in your Vehicle WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur ALWAYS use in reclined position when installed Rear-Facing. • LATCh Installation – Rear-Facing If your vehicle has lower anchors, the LATCH connector system can be used. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine if lower anchors are available and applicable vehicle seating positions. If lower anchors are not available the vehicle seat belt must be used. NOTE: Your child restraint seat is shipped with latches installed Forward-Facing for the mode.
Page 26 3. Lengthen the latch strap by pressing the latch adjuster release button and pull webbing to full length. 4. Route LATCH connector through so both connectors sit on the side where the latch is attached to the shell. 5a. Lift trim cover at the front and route the latch strap through the rear- facing belt path (circled in red). 5b. Make sure the arrows molded on the LATCH connectors are facing up and replace the trim cover.
Page 27 6. Place the child restraint on the vehicle seat facing rearward. Attach each LATCH connector to the lower anchor in the vehicle. 7. While pressing down on the armrest on the same side as the adjuster, pull the loop on the latch strap to tighten. Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in any direction at the belt path. 8. The level line indicator on the seat base should be level with the ground when the vehicle is parked. The backrest should be at approximately a 45-degree angle.
Page 28 9. If the child restraint is too upright, loosen both LATCH connectors and place a tightly rolled towel or foam pool noodle under the base below where the child’s feet will be located. NOTE: Do NOT place anything under the base, except as shown in Fig. 9. 10. F ollow steps 1-8 to secure the child restraint after adjusting the angle. 11. A fter adjusting the recline angle, check that the child restraint is tight and properly secured. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in any direction at the belt path. 12. T o remove the LATCH connectors from the vehicle, first loosen both adjusters by pressing the adjuster button and lengthening the straps (see Fig. 3). Press the red buttons on the LATCH connectors and remove from vehicle lower anchors (see Fig. 6).
Page 29 Locking Lap Belt Installation – Rear-Facing Many vehicles have lap only belt systems in the center rear seating positions. Most of these systems use a locking lap belt which can easily secure a child restraint. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine which type of seat belt system is in each seating location. There may be a label located on the seat belt with instructions for use with a child restraint. If your vehicle has a locking lap belt, use Locking Lap Belt Installation instructions. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Always use in reclined position when installed rear-facing. 1. A djust into the recline position by pulling the recline adjust handle and rotating the seat back. Rotate to locked position. 2. L ift the trim cover at the front and locate the rear-facing belt path (circled in red).
Page 30 3. P lace the child restraint on the vehicle seat facing rearward. Slide latch plate to the end of seat belt webbing. 4. R oute the seat belt through the rear-facing belt path. Make certain the vehicle belt is routed under the crotch belt. 5. M ake sure the seat belt is not twisted, then buckle seat belt. Replace the trim over the front edge of the seat bottom.
Page 31 6. W hile pressing on the armrest on the same side as the vehicle buckle, pull the end of the seat belt 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. 7. T he level line indicator on the seat base should be level with the ground when the vehicle is parked. The backrest should be at approximately a 45-degree angle.
Page 32 8. I f the child restraint is too upright, loosen the seat belt and place a tightly rolled towel or foam pool noodle under the base below where the child’s feet will be located. NOTE: Do NOT place anything under the base, except as shown in Fig 8. 9. F ollow Steps 1–7 to secure the child restraint after adjusting the angle. 10. A fter adjusting the recline angle, check that the child restraint is tight and properly secured. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in any direction at the belt path.
Page 33 Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation – Rear-Facing Many vehicles have lap-shoulder belt systems which remain loose for adult use and can be locked for use with a child restraint. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine which type of seat belt system is in each seating location. There may be a label located on the door side of the seat belt with instructions for use with a child restraint. If your vehicle has a switchable retractor or locking latch plates, use Locking Lap- Shoulder Belt Installation instructions. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • ALWAYS use in reclined position when installed rear-facing. 1. A djust into the recline position by pulling the recline adjust handle and rotating the seat back. Rotate to locked position.
Page 34 2. L ift the trim cover at the front and locate the rear-facing belt path (circled in red). 3. P ull the seat belt out fully holding lap and shoulder sections together and route through the rear-facing belt path. Make certain the vehicle belt is routed under the crotch belt. 4. M ake sure the seat belt is not twisted, then buckle seat belt. Replace the trim over the front edge of the seat bottom.
Page 35 5. W hile pressing on one armrest, remove slack from 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 child restraint cannot be moved more than one inch (2.5 cm) in any direction at the belt path. 6. T he level line indicator on the seat base should be level with the ground when the vehicle is parked. The backrest should be at approximately a 45-degree angle.
Page 36 7. I f the child restraint is too upright, loosen the seat belt and place a tightly rolled towel or foam pool noodle under the base below where the child’s feet will be located. NOTE: Do NOT place anything under the base, except as shown in Fig 7. 8. F ollow Steps 1–8 to secure the child restraint after adjusting the angle. 9. A fter adjusting the recline angle, check that the child restraint is tight and properly secured. The child restraint should NOT move more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in any direction at the belt path. 10. E nsure that vehicle belt is locked.
Page 37 Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation instructions. If you have this seat belt configuration you will require a locking clip. Please contact 1-888-9RECARO and RECARO will ship you a locking clip and instructions. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • ALWAYS use in reclined position when installed rear-facing. NOTE: Locking clip required.
Page 38: 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, RECARO requires use of the vehicle seat belt for any child weighing more than 45 lbs (20.4 kg). Your vehicle will also have a top tether anchorage located 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 installed in the forward-facing mode. If you are switching from rear-facing, you will need to reroute the LATCH strap.
Page 39 1. A djust into the upright position by pulling the recline adjust handle and rotating the seat back upright. Check to be sure it locks into position. 2. L ocate the latch LATCH connectors at the rear of the base, press the red buttons and remove the connectors from the storage slots. 3. L engthen the latch strap by pressing each adjuster release button and pull to full length. 4a. R oute the LATCH connector through the forward-facing vehicle seat belt path.
Page 40 4b. M ake sure the arrows on the LATCH connectors face up and the strap is not twisted. 5. B efore attaching the LATCH connectors, locate the top tether anchor behind the seating position. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual if it is difficult to find. If your vehicle has top tether anchors, remove the restraint top tether from its storage pouch and place it over the vehicle seat back. 6. P lace the child restraint on the vehicle seat facing forward. Attach each LATCH connector to the anchors in the vehicle.
Page 41 7. W hile pressing down on the armrest on the same side as 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. 8. C onnect the top tether hook to the anchor. NOTE: Do NOT use a cargo tie down for tether attachment. Check your vehicle owner’s manual if you are not sure. 9. S nugly tighten the top tether by pulling the free end of the tether strap while pressing the top of the child restraint...
Page 42 10. Check the tightness of the latch strap and retighten if needed. This strap may become loose when the top tether strap is tightened. Recheck that both the latch strap and the top tether strap are tight and properly secured. 11. To remove the LATCH connectors from the vehicle, first loosen the adjuster by pressing the adjuster button and lengthening the strap. Press the red buttons on the LATCH connectors and remove from vehicle lower anchors. 12. To remove the top tether, press the release button and pull the strap. It may be necessary to press the top of the child restraint into the vehicle seat back to loosen the tether adjuster. Unhook the top tether anchor from the vehicle attachment. 13. Fold the top tether strap and place it in the storage pouch when not in use. Place the LATCH connectors in their storage locations when not in use.
Page 43 Locking Lap Belt Installation – Forward-Facing Many vehicles have lap only belt systems in the center rear seating positions. Most of these systems use a locking lap belt which can easily secure a child restraint. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine which type of seat belt system is in each seating location. There may be a label located on the door side of the seat belt with instructions for use with a child restraint. If your vehicle has a locking lap belt, use Locking Lap Belt Installation instructions. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur •Use ONLY the fully up-right position when installed forward-facing. 1. A djust the child restraint into the upright angle position by pulling the recline adjust handle and rotating the seat back upright. Check to be sure it locks into position. 2. P lace the child restraint on the vehicle seat facing forward. Slide latch plate to end of seat belt webbing.
Page 44 3. M aking sure the seat belt is not twisted, route the seat belt through the forward- facing belt path, then buckle seat belt. 4. W hile pressing down on the armrest on the same side as the vehicle buckle, pull the end of the 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. I f your vehicle has a top tether anchors, attach and tighten the top tether as shown on page 39.
Page 45 Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation – Forward-Facing Many vehicles have lap-shoulder belt systems which remain loose for adult use and can be locked for use with a child restraint. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine which type of seat belt system is in each seating location. There may be a label located on the door side of the seat belt with instructions for use with a child restraint. If your vehicle has a switchable retractor or locking latch plates, use Locking Lap- Shoulder Belt Installation instructions. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Use ONLY the fully up-right position when installed forward-facing. 1. A djust the child restraint into the upright angle position by pulling the recline adjust handle and rotating the seat back upright. Check to be sure it locks into position. 2 . P lace the child restraint on the vehicle seat facing forward. Fully extend the seat belt while holding lap and shoulder sections together.
Page 46 3. M aking sure the seat belt is not twisted, route the seat belt through the forward-facing belt path, then buckle seat belt. 4. O pen the belt lock off and route the shoulder section of the seat belt up into the slot. 5. W hile pressing on one armrest of the child restraint, remove slack from shoulder belt. To help securely tighten, press down on the other armrest and remove any remaining slack from the seat belt. Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than one inch (2.5 cm) in any direction in the belt path. 6. C lose the belt lock off over the shoulder belt by pressing the arm down onto the webbing and close the handle. 7. I f your vehicle has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether as shown on page 39.
Page 47 Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation – Forward-Facing Some older vehicles (typically pre-1996 model year) have lap- shoulder belt systems which remain loose and cannot be locked for use with a child restraint unless a separate locking system is used. These systems use emergency locking retractors (ELR) which lock only during a sudden stop or crash. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine which type of seat belt system is in each seating location. There may be a label located on the door side of the seat belt with instructions for use with a child restraint. If your vehicle has a non-locking lap-shoulder belt system, use Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation instructions. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur •Use ONLY the fully up-right position when installed forward-facing. 1. A djust the child restraint into the upright angle position by pulling the recline adjust handle and rotating the seat back upright. Check to be sure it locks into position. 2. P lace the child restraint on the vehicle seat facing forward. Fully extend the seat belt while holding the lap and shoulder sections together.
Page 48 3. Making sure the seat belt is not twisted, route the seat belt through the forward-facing belt path, then buckle seat belt. 4. Open the belt lock off and route the shoulder section of the seat belt up into the slot. 5. While pressing on one armrest of the child restraint, remove slack from seat belt. To help securely tighten the child restraint, press down on the other armrest and remove any remaining slack from the seat belt. Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than one inch (2.5 cm) in any direction on the belt path. 6. Close the belt lock off over the shoulder belt by pressing the arm down onto the webbing and close the handle. 7. If your vehicle has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether as shown on page 39. NOTE: You must use the belt lock off with this belt configuration.
Page 49: Section 11: Certification
Section 11: Certification This child restraint conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Section 12: Use in Aircraft The Performance RIDE / ProRIDE is certified for use in aircraft both rear-facing and forward-facing. The aircraft seat belt (which is not a LATCH system) must be used since lower anchors are not available on airplanes. Most airlines will allow child restraint use if it is labeled as certified for use on aircraft. Check with the airline to confirm seating is available for use with a child restraint before booking flights. At the armrest height of the aircraft seat, the child restraint is 14.5 in (36.8 cm) wide. Use this information when talking with the airline to ensure the child restraint will fit in the designated seating location. Rear-Facing Installation: Secure rear-facing as shown on pages 27-30, “Locking Lap Belt...
Page 50: 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 51: Section 14: Trim Cover Removal And Installation
Section 14: Trim Cover Removal / Installation Trim Cover Removal 1. Press the adjuster lever, located under the adjuster flap, and pull the shoulder straps forward to loosen the harness system. 2. Open the chest clip by squeezing the tabs and separating. 3. Release the harness straps from the buckle by pressing the red button.
Page 52 4. Holding the harness connector bracket in one hand, remove the shoulder straps by sliding the loops (one at a time) to one side so that the edge can be guided out of the slot in the bracket. 5a. ProRIDE with Standard Harness System – Pull the straps out of the child restraint from the front pulling above the harness pads. 5b. Performance RIDE with HERO Harness System – Pull the straps out of the child restraint from the front pulling below the HERO.
Page 53 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • D o NOT remove the latch plates, chest clip or harness strap pad components from the shoulder straps! 6. Adjust the head restraint to it’s highest position making sure to stop when resistance is felt. DO NOT TRY TO FORCE ADJUSTMENT PAST THIS POINT! 7. Reach behind the top center of the head restraint and grasp the trim cover. Unfasten the hidden Velcro™ strip in the center and “peel” the cover up and forward over the plastic frame and off the seat. NOTE: The head restraint foam may come off with the trim cover. If this happens, simply remove the foam from the cover and set aside.
Page 54 8. Loosen the main seat cover by locating and unfastening all clips attached to the outer edge of the trim cover from the seat shell. 9. Carefully slide the buckle and harness straps down through their respective slots in the trim cover. 10. G ently pull down on the main cover to expose the large opening behind the head restraint. Pull the opening down around the bottom of the head restraint. 11. Slide the cover up and over the head restraint and off the seat. 12. The Trim Cover MUST be hand washed. Do NOT machine wash the Trim Cover. Follow the instructions in Section 13 “Care and Maintenance”...
Page 55 Trim Cover Installation 1. Slide the trim cover onto the seat by placing the large opening in the cover over the head restraint and sliding it down between the head restraint and seat shell. 2. Slide the bottom of the opening under and behind the lower edge of the head restraint. 3. Carefully slide the buckle and harness straps thru the 3 slots of the trim cover. Make sure the harness straps are not twisted. Ensure the harness strap pads, latch plates, and chest clip components are correctly on the harness straps.
Page 56 4. Pull the edges of the trim cover out around the seat shell and fasten all the trim cover clips to the seat shell. 5. Place the head restraint foam, marked “L” for left and “R” for right, into the head restraint cover (left and right side is from seat occupant’s perspective). 6a. ProRIDE with Standard Harness System – Slide head restraint foam and cover onto the plastic frame of the seat. 6b. Performance RIDE with HERO Harness System - Slide head restraint foam and cover onto the plastic frame of the seat. Insert the HERO harness system into the head restraint trim cover slots. 7. Pull the trim cover over the top and behind the head restraint and then fasten the Velcro™ strips together to secure cover. Pull the bottom corners of the cover over the corners of the head restraint.
Page 57 8. Clip the harness straps into the buckle making sure they are not twisted. 9a. ProRIDE with Standard Harness System - Route the harness straps through the head restraint and seat shell. Make sure the harness straps are not twisted. 9b. Performance RIDE with HERO Harness System - Route the harness straps through the HERO, head restraint, and seat shell. Make sure the harness straps are not twisted.
Page 58 10. Connect the straps to the harness connector located in the back of the seat by sliding the loop edges into the slots of the harness connector bracket. NOTE: Make sure the seat LATCH strap is not routed between the harness and the seat! 11. Re-adjust the head restraint height to properly fit the occupant prior to use. See Section 6 “Adjusting the Harness System to Fit Your Child”...
Page 59: Section 15: Trouble Shooting
Section 15: Trouble Shooting In certain vehicle applications, you may encounter challenges to safely install and position a child in the restraint system. If you do not find an adequate solution, call us at 1-888-9RECARO for assistance. Problem: The headrest will not raise. Solution: WARNING! DO NOT FORCE the head restraint knob! Severe damage to the child restraint could result! The harness must be loosened before the Head Restraint can be moved upwards. Press the harness adjuster lever and pull the shoulder straps out to loosen then raise the head restraint with the knob. Problem: The vehicle seat belt is not tight fitting to the child restraint. Solution: Press downward on the child restraint armrest and firmly pull the slack out of the seat belt. Repeat pressing on other armrest while pulling seat belt tight. This will allow the child restraint to compress the vehicle’s seat and allow the seat belt to be further tightened. If seat belt is not locking call 1-888-9RECARO for help. Refer to installation instructions, pages 23-46.
Page 60 Problem: The child restraint is not stable when driving. Solution: Check to see if there are items under the base and that the seat belts are tightly secured. Remove anything found. Some vehicle seats are deeply contoured making it difficult to safely install a child 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. The buckle may be rinsed with cool water to remove spilled food and juice. DO NOT use lubricants.
Page 61: Section 16: Replacement Parts
Section 16: Replacement Parts RECARO offers a variety of replacement parts for your child restraint system. Please call us at 1-888-9RECARO and speak to one of our customer service representatives for more information on what is available for purchase.
Page 62: Section 17: Warranty
Section 17: Warranty RECARO Child Safety, LLC warranties this product against defects in materials or workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months. You must have the original purchase receipt for a warranty claim to be accepted. The upholstery fabric is subject to a certain degree of wear even from normal use. This kind of normal wear is not covered under warranty. Exclusions: A Product will not be considered “defective” and this Warranty will not apply, where the claimed defect is 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 63 f) E xposure to corrosive materials, the elements (including, but not limited to, cold or freezing temperatures, excessive heat, fire, humidity, and sunlight), or other acts of God; g) O rdinary wear and tear (including fading and discoloration); h) I mproper loads (including passenger weight in excess of design limits); i) R emoval of the Product from the original application or reinstallation of the Product in the original or another application; or j) Any other neglect, abuse or misuse.
Page 64: Section 18: Additional Contact Information
Section 18: Additional Contact Information If you need help with installation or usage, please use the following contact information: RECARO Child Safety, LLC 1600 Harmon Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Phone: 1-888-9RECARO (1-888-973-2276) E-mail: info-usa@recaro-cs.com Website: www.recaro-cs.com For personal assistance in your local area, please contact a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician. You can find a CPS technician in your area at www.NHTSA.gov. Click on “Child Passenger Safety” and select “Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Locator.” Many community groups, fire and police stations schedule car seat checks that you can visit with your child. More information about car seat check-ups is available at www.NHTSA.gov under “Child Safety Seat Inspections Station Locator” or at www.seatcheck.org. You can also call 1-866-SEAT-CHECK to find the next and closest seat check event.
Page 65: Section 19: Glossary
Section 19: Glossary 2-Point Seat Belt: A seat belt system with two contact points, (two hip points), also referred to as a lap belt. 3-Point Seat Belt: A seat belt with both a lap and a shoulder portion, having three contact points (one shoulder, two hips). Airbag: A passive (idle) restraint system that automatically deploys during a crash to act as a cushion for the occupant. It creates a broad surface on which to spread the forces of the crash, to reduce head and chest injury. It is considered “supplementary” to the lap/shoulder belts because it enhances the protection the belt system offers in frontal crashes. Also known as SRS - Supplemental Restraint System; SIR – Supplemental Inflatable Restraint; IC – Inflatable Curtain; SIAB – Side Impact AirBag. Belt Routings: The manufacturer’s required place where the safety belt passes around or through the child restraint. Indicated in red on this child restraint. Car Seat: Common term for a specially designed device that secures a child in a motor vehicle, meets federal safety standards and increases child safety in a crash. Also called safety seat. Child Restraint System: Common term for a specially designed de-vice that secures a child in a motor vehicle, meets federal safety standards, and increases child safety in a crash. Also called a “Car Seat.”...
Page 66 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that pertains to all restraint systems intended for use as crash protection in vehicles for children. Required for child restraints sold in the USA. Head Restraint: Structure at the top of the backrest which is designed to keep the child’s head in the proper position and provide protection for the child’s head during a crash. HERO Harness System: Ensures the highest level of protection and comfort by positioning the shoulder pads to appropriately fit the child’s neck, head, and shoulders. ISO 9001: Is focused on meeting customer expectations and delivering customer satisfaction. Through the continuous improvement process and review of our quality systems, we identify and implement product improvements through the entire product life cycle. ISO/TC 22/SC 12/WG 1 N538: Side impact test requirements for child restraints. Not required for child restraints sold in the USA. LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. Acronym for standardized vehicle anchorage system. Method to affix child restraint systems to vehicles independent of the vehicle seat belts.
Page 67 Safety Stripe System: A white stripe on the outside edges of the 5-point harness. The white stripe should always remain at the outside edge of the harness above the lower buckle. Side Impact Protection (SIP): Extra safety feature of RECARO child restraints having energy absorbing foam and structure design strategically placed in areas on the child restraint where it is especially important to protect the child in a crash. Sitting Height: Measurement of a child in a seated position from seat bottom to top of head. Top Tether Anchorage: Attachment point in the vehicle for child safety seat tether strap. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual regarding anchor location. A tether strap is an additional belt that anchors the child restraint system top to the vehicle frame; keeping the restraint from tipping forward on impact.
Page 68 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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