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RECARO Performance BOOSTER Instruction Manual

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Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL Instruction Manual
High Back Belt-Positioning Booster Child
Restraint System for children 30 to 120 lbs
(13.6 to 54.4 kg).
Approved in accordance with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Only suitable for use in vehicles with a lap
and shoulder (3-point) seat belt system.
Please read instructions prior to
installation.
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  • Page 1 ® Child Safety Seats Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL Instruction Manual High Back Belt-Positioning Booster Child Restraint System for children 30 to 120 lbs (13.6 to 54.4 kg). Approved in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Only suitable for use in vehicles with a lap and shoulder (3-point) seat belt system.
  • Page 3 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 5: 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 Child Restraint to Fit Your Child ..p. 13-15 Section 5: Choosing a Seating Location in Your Vehicle .... p. 16 Section 6: Learning About Your Vehicle Safety Systems ..p.17-18 Section 7: Positioning the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle ..
  • Page 6 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 7 ALWAYS buckle your seat belt and your children will be much more likely to do the same. Thank you again for choosing RECARO and enjoy your child restraint. If you have any questions or need assistance of any kind please...

  • Page 8: Section 1: Safety Warnings

    Section 1: Safety Warnings WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Failure to follow warnings provided on the child restraint labels and stickers could cause serious injury or death. • Use this child restraint ONLY with children who weigh between 30 and 120 pounds (13.6 and 54.4 kg) and whose height is between 37 and 61 inches (94 and 154cm).
  • Page 9 RECARO. • NEVER allow a child to play with this child restraint, it is NOT a toy. • The Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL’s owner’s manual should be stored in the manual pocket on the side of the child restraint.
  • Page 10 • Avoid bulky clothing so the vehicle belt fits snugly around the child. Extreme Weather When it is HOT, RECARO recommends the following tips to reduce possible injury or discomfort to your child: • Park your vehicle in the shade to help keep the restraint cooler.

  • Page 11: Section 2: Register Your New Child Restraint

    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 you in the event of a...

  • Page 12: Section 3: Getting To Know Your Child Restraint

    NOTE: If your child does NOT meet ALL of the height and weight requirements for the Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL, please see the other fine child restraint systems that are offered by RECARO.
  • Page 13 Proper Vehicle Belt Positioning 1. A proper high back belt- positioning booster fit should allow the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt system to fit low and snug across the lap or upper thigh area of the child. The lap portion of the vehicle seat belt system should NEVER be located across the abdomen or belly...
  • Page 14 DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur In addition to meeting the standing height requirements, the child must also be able to fit the Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL correctly when sitting in the child restraint system. Do NOT use the child •...
  • Page 15 Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL Features: It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key features. Vehicle Shoulder Headrest Belt Guide (2) Armrests (2) Vehicle Lap Belt Guide (2)
  • Page 16 Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL Features: It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key features. Headrest Adjustment Lever Owner’s Manual Storage LATCH Connector LATCH Connectors (2) Storage (2)

  • Page 17: Section 4: Adjusting The Child Restraint To Fit Your Child

    Section 4: Adjusting the Child Restraint to Fit Your Child Headrest Adjustment The purpose of the headrest adjustment is to maximize the side impact protection for the child’s head and properly position the vehicle shoulder belt across the child’s body. There are eleven (11) height adjustment positions of the headrest that will allow the child restraint to grow with your child.

  • Page 18: To Adjust The Headrest

    To Adjust the Headrest: 1. Have your child sit in the child restraint before it is placed in the vehicle. 2. Adjust the headrest by lifting up on the headrest adjustment handle located at the top rear of the headrest. 3.
  • Page 19 It is important to always check that the position of the headrest height is correct for your child as your child continues to grow. Your child is too TALL for the child restraint when: • The child’s shoulders are even with or above the red shoulder belt guides when the headrest is adjusted to its highest position.

  • Page 20: Section 5: Choosing A Seating Location In Your Vehicle

    Section 5: 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’s owner’s manual to help identify safety features in your vehicle or contact the vehicle manufacturer. Do NOT install this child restraint into any of the following types of seating positions: •...

  • Page 21: Section 6: Learning About Your Vehicle Safety Systems

    Seat Belts NOTE: Top Tether is NOT used with this high back belt- positioning booster seat. These items are shown for reference only. Some vehicles may have inflatable seat belts. As this is new technology, please refer to www.recaro.com for updates.
  • Page 22 NOTE: Because the design and operation of vehicle belts vary, make sure to observe the following guidelines: • Use ONLY the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt (3-point) system when restraining the child in this high back belt- positioning booster seat. Do NOT use a lap belt only.

  • Page 23: Section 7: Positioning The Child Restraint In Your Vehicle

    Section 7: Positioning the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle For Performance BOOSTER Only: Unattended Booster LATCH Installation 1. Place the child restraint on the vehicle seat. 2. Locate the LATCH connectors in the storage pockets on each side of the seat.

  • Page 24: Section 8: Belt Routing And Positioning Around Your Child

    Section 8: Belt Routing and Positioning Around Your Child You must ALWAYS secure your child in the child restraint using your lap and shoulder (3-point) vehicle belt system. The child restraint must always be used forward-facing in the vehicle. You MUST always repeat the following steps each time you secure your child in the child restraint using the lap and shoulder belt system in your vehicle.
  • Page 25 4. Fasten the vehicle seat belt to the vehicle buckle. Ensure the buckle is engaged by gently pulling on the seat belt. The vehicle buckle should be below the red lap belt guide. Position the lower portion of the vehicle shoulder belt by routing the lower portion of the vehicle belt closest to the vehicle buckle under the arm...
  • Page 26 8. The shoulder belt should be flat against the child’s chest and collarbone. The shoulder portion of the vehicle seat belt system should NEVER be located across the child’s neck. 9. Double check the seat to make certain that it is squarely positioned on the vehicle seat and that the child is not pinched, squeezed or...

  • Page 27: Section 9: Certification

    Section 9: Certification This child restraint conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Section 10: Use in an Aircraft This child restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft. NOT use this child restraint in an aircraft because it is a high back belt-positioning booster which requires both a lap and shoulder seat belt.

  • Page 28: Section 11: Care And Maintenance

    Section 11: Care and Maintenance This child restraint has been engineered for long life and trouble-free usage. The fabric has been designed to resist stains and soiling. With proper care and maintenance, this premium fabric will retain its beauty for years to come. To clean the trim cover “on the go”, follow these easy steps: •...
  • Page 29 (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 30: Section 12: Trim Cover Removal / Installation

    Section 12: Trim Cover Removal / Installation Trim Cover Removal 1. Remove the (2) cup holder inserts. Unsnap the button located in the back of the base. 2. Pull the cover forward, off the armrests, and then off the seat frame and remove cushion foam.
  • Page 31 4. Position the headrest into the highest position and then remove the button holes located in top/back of the backrest cover from the hooks in the backrest frame. 5. Remove the backrest cover by peeling it from the bottom up towards the headrest. 6.
  • Page 32 Trim Cover Installation 1. Carefully position the headrest cover onto the headrest frame/foam. 2. Hook the (2) elastic loops on the headrest cover to the headrest frame hooks located behind the 3-point belt guides. 3. Hook the (2) elastic loops located in the lowest corners of the headrest cover to the hooks located on the back of...
  • Page 33 5. Hook the button holes located in top/back of the backrest cover onto the hooks in the backrest frame. 6. Hook the (2) elastic loops located in the lowest corners of the backrest cover to same hooks used to attach the bottom of the headrest cover.

  • Page 34: Section 13: Troubleshooting

    If the restraint is not stable due to the vehicle seat cushions, move it to another seating location. If no seating location is suitable, the Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL may not be used in this particular vehicle.

  • Page 35: Section 14: Warranty

    Section 14: 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.

  • Page 36: Section 15: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Section 15: Replacement Parts and Accessories RECARO offers a variety of replacement parts and accessories. Replacement Parts: Please email info-usa@recaro-cs.com or call 1-888-9RECARO and speak to one of our customer service representatives for more information about replacement parts for your RECARO product.

  • Page 37: Section 16: Additional Contact Information

    Section 16: Additional Contact Information If you need help with installation or usage, please use the following contact information: RECARO Child Safety, LLC 1681 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.

  • Page 38: Section 17: Glossary

    Section 17: Glossary 3-Point Seat Belt (Lap/Shoulder Belt): A seat belt with both a lap and a shoulder portion, having three contact points (one shoulder, two hips). 2-Point Seat Belt (Lap Belt Only): A seat belt system with two contact points, (two hip points). Airbag: A passive (idle) restraint system that automatically deploys during a crash to act as a cushion for the occupant.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40 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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