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RECARO Performance Racer Instruction Manual

RECARO Performance Racer Instruction Manual

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Child Safety Seats
Performance Racer / Performance Rally
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.
Only suitable for use in vehicles with 2-point
(lap), 3-point (lap & shoulder) seat belts and
LATCH anchorages.
El manual de instructiones Performance
Racer / Performance Rally esta disponible en
español en www.recaro.com. Por favor visite
el internet para bajar una versión en español.
Please read instructions prior to
installation. Store this manual in
the seat base.

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  • Page 1 Child Safety Seats Performance Racer / Performance Rally 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. Only suitable for use in vehicles with 2-point (lap), 3-point (lap &...
  • Page 2 Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle. Prevent Child Heatstroke in Cars Even great parents can forget a child in the back seat. Unfortunately, heatstroke is one of the leading causes of death among children. Be sure to follow these three important rules to prevent child heatstroke in your car: 1.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1: Safety Warnings ......... p. 4-6 Section 2: Register Your New Child Restraint ....p. 7 Section 3: Getting to Know Your Child Restraint ..p. 8-12 Section 4: Adjusting the Harness System to Fit Your Child ..........p. 13 Section 5: Securing the Child in the Child Restraint ..
  • Page 4 These instructions will help Welcome to the RECARO family of high quality child safety you do this, so please read them carefully.

  • Page 5: Section 1: Safety Warnings

    • Do NOT add accessories, toys, padding or other items to the specified by RECARO. Otherwise, the safety function of the child restraint unless provided by RECARO. seat will be reduced or completely voided.

  • Page 6: Section 2: Register Your New Child Restraint

    Extreme Weather RECARO Child Safety, LLC When it is HOT, RECARO recommends the following tips to 1600 Harmon Road reduce possible injury or discomfort to your child: Auburn Hills, MI 48326 • Park your vehicle in the shade to help keep the restraint cooler.

  • Page 7: Section 3: Getting To Know Your Child Restraint

    Facing restraint system as your child grows. Performance Racer/Performance Rally is the correct seat for them. It is important to know the difference between these two use NOTE: If the child does NOT meet ALL of the height, weight or...
  • Page 8 Recline Safety Stripe System Adjuster Seat Base Your child restraint is equipped with the easy-to-use RECARO Safety QuickFlip Stripe System . You will notice that your harness has a white stripe on Recline Wedge Level Line the outside edges.

  • Page 9: Section 4: Adjusting The Harness System To Fit Your Child

    Section 4: Adjusting the Harness Child Restraint Features: System to Fit Your Child It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key Place your child in the child restraint prior to installing in the features.

  • Page 10: Section 5: Securing The Child In The Child Restraint

    Position the tight fitting, a newborn insert harness straps around the may be required. child and fasten both latch plates into the buckle. Please contact 1-888-9RECARO and RECARO will ship you a newborn insert and instructions.

  • Page 11: Section 6: Choosing A Seating Location In Your Vehicle

    RECARO and the U.S. Department of Transportation warn that children age 12 and under MUST ride in the rear seat • NEVER install on a side-facing away from front airbags.

  • Page 12: Section 7: Learning About Your Vehicle Safety Systems

    Some vehicles may have inflatable seat belts. As this is new system depending on the seating position. The center rear position technology, please refer to www.recaro.com for updates. may have a lap only belt while the side seating locations may have a lap/shoulder system.
  • Page 13 Section 8: Installing the Child Types of Seat Belt Systems Restraint Rear-Facing in Your Seat Belt Installation Description Vehicle System Instructions LATCH LATCH straps are provided with the Page 22-25 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY seat. can occur Page 33-37 Switchable One of the most common systems.
  • 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 pulling the rearward. Attach each LATCH webbing to full length. connector to the lower anchors in the vehicle. 7.
  • Page 15 9. If the level to ground line is not WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY level, more recline is needed. can occur Loosen the LATCH belt and Lap Belt Only Installation – Rear-Facing place a tightly rolled towel or Do NOT use this method of installation with an emergency foam pool noodle under the locking retractor.
  • Page 16 8. If the level to ground line is not 4. Route the seat belt through the Rear-Facing level, more recline is needed. belt path. Loosen the seat belt and Make certain the vehicle belt is routed behind the crotch belt. place a tightly rolled towel or foam pool noodle under the base below where the child’s...
  • Page 17 4. Make sure the seat belt WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY is not twisted, then buckle the can occur seat belt. Replace the trim Locking Lap/Shoulder cover over the front edge of the Belt Installation – Rear-Facing seat bottom. • Use ONLY in reclined position when installed Rear-Facing. If necessary, switch the retractor or the latch plate to 1.
  • Page 18 If you have this seat belt configuration you will require a feet will be located. locking clip. Please contact 1-888-9RECARO and On select models, flip RECARO will ship you a locking clip and installation forward the QuickFlip recline instructions. wedge.

  • Page 19: Section 8: Installing The Child Restraint

    Lower anchors are designed to a maximum limit that can vary by webbing to its full length. vehicle. Due to this variation, the Performance Racer/Performance Rally requires use of the vehicle seat belt for any child weighing more than 45 lbs (20.4 kg).
  • Page 20 4b. Make sure the arrows on the 8. Snugly tighten the top tether LATCH connectors face up and by pulling the free end of the the strap is not twisted. tether strap while pressing the top of the child restraint back into the vehicle seat.
  • Page 21 Locking Retractor. 4. Locate the top tether anchor RECARO recommends always using the top tether when an behind the seating position. anchor is available, regardless of the type of installation. If you Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s do not have a top tether anchor in your vehicle, we recommend manual if it is difficult to find.
  • Page 22 Forward-Facing the restraint’s top tether from its storage pouch and attach it to the RECARO recommends always using the top tether when an anchor but do not tighten. anchor is available, regardless of the type of installation. 5. If necessary, switch the retractor •...
  • Page 23 WARNING! 4. Locate the top tether anchor DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY behind the seating position. can occur Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s Non-Locking ELR Lap/Shoulder Belt manual if it is difficult to find. Remove the restraint’s top tether Installation – Forward-Facing from its storage pouch and Some older vehicles (typically pre-1996 model year) have lap/shoulder...

  • Page 24: Section 10: Certification

    (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...

  • Page 25: Section 13: Trim Cover Removal/Installation

    Section 13: Trim Cover Removal / 5. Pull the straps out of the child restraint from the front pulling Installation below the HERO. Trim Cover Removal 1. Press the adjuster lever and pull the shoulder straps forward to loosen the harness 6.
  • Page 26 8. Remove the cupholder Trim Cover Installation inserts. Loosen the main seat cover by locating and 1. Slide the trim cover onto the unfastening all clips attached seat by placing the large to the outer edge of the trim opening in the cover over cover from the seat shell.
  • Page 27 4. Pull the edges of the trim 9. Route the harness straps cover out around the seat through the HERO, head shell and fasten all the trim restraint, and seat shell. cover clips to the seat shell. Make sure the harness straps are not twisted.

  • Page 28: Section 14: Trouble Shooting

    Section 14: Trouble Shooting Problem: The child restraint is not stable when driving. Solution: Check to see if there are items under the base and In certain vehicle applications, you may encounter that the seat belts are tightly secured. Remove challenges to safely install and position a child in the restraint anything found.

  • Page 29: Section 15: Replacement Parts & Accessories

    Modification or alteration of the Product; accessories for your RECARO product. c) Failure to comply with RECARO’s instructions for service and maintenance; d) Accident, unauthorized repairs or unauthorized use; e) Any attachment or replacement part that was manufactured, supplied or added by others and was not part of the Product;...

  • Page 30: Section 17: Additional Contact Information

    (one shoulder, two hips). RECARO Child Safety, LLC Airbag: A passive (idle) restraint system that automatically 1600 Harmon Road deploys during a crash to act as a cushion for the occupant.
  • Page 31 5-point harness. The white stripe should always remain at the outside edge of the harness above the lower buckle. Side Impact Protection (SIP): Safety feature of all RECARO child restraints that have structure design strategically placed in areas on the child restraint where it is especially important to protect the child in a crash.
  • Page 33 Tel: 1-888-9RECARO Internet: www.recaro.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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