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RECARO ProBOOSTER Instruction Manual

RECARO ProBOOSTER Instruction Manual

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ProBOOSTER Instruction Manual
Child Safety Seats
High Back Belt-Positioning Booster Child
Restraint System
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.
Only suitable for use in vehicles with a lap
and shoulder (3-point) seat belt system.
Use the 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)
Suitable only for forward-facing installation.
El manual de instructiones ProBOOSTER 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. Store this manual in
the seat base.
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  • Page 1 54.4 kg) and whose height is between 37 and 61 inches (94 and 154cm) Suitable only for forward-facing installation. El manual de instructiones ProBOOSTER esta disponible en español en www.recaro-cs.com. Por favor visite el internet para bajar una versión en español.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1: Safety Warnings ............p. 4-5 Section 2: General Information ............. p. 6 Section 3: Register your New ProBOOSTER ....... p. 7 Section 4: Certification ..............p. 8 Section 5: Use in an Aircraft ............p. 8 Section 6: Learning about Your Vehicle ........p. 9-11 Section 7: Getting to Know Your ProBOOSTER ....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...
  • Page 5 Its different settings and its stable ergonomic design ensures that the RECARO child restraint 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 child...

  • Page 6: Section 1: Safety Warnings

    DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Do NOT place a child in the ProBOOSTER in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. The back seat is the safest place for children under 12 years of age.
  • Page 7 • NEVER leave a child unattended in the ProBOOSTER even when sleeping. • Do NOT lubricate any part of this child restraint. • If the ProBOOSTER was occupied during a crash or vehicle accident, it must be replaced. Do NOT use the child restraint again. A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again can cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 8: Section 2: General Information

    Section 2: General Information Extreme Weather hot, When it is 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. • Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use.

  • Page 9: Section 3: Register Your New Probooster

    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 you in the event of a recall.

  • Page 10: Section 4: Certification

    Section 4: Certification This child restraint conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Section 5: Use in an Aircraft This child restraint is NOT certified for use in Do NOT use this child restraint in an aircraft aircraft. because it is a high back belt-positioning booster which requires both a lap and shoulder seat belt.

  • Page 11: Section 6: Learning About Your Vehicle

    NOTE: Top Tether and Lower latch anchorages are 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-cs.com for updates.
  • Page 12 NOTE: Because the design and operation of vehicle belts vary, make sure to observe the following guidelines: • Warning! Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt (or “3-point”) system when restraining the child in this high back belt positioning booster seat. •...
  • Page 13 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. RECARO and the U.S. Department of Transportation warn that children 12 and under must ride in the rear seats, away from front airbags.

  • Page 14: Section 7: Getting To Know Your Probooster

    Section 7: Getting to Know Your ProBOOSTER This child restraint system is known as a high back belt-positioning booster seat. A high back belt- positioning booster seat is designed for use with your vehicle’s lap and shoulder (3-point) seat belt system.
  • Page 15 • NEVER use the ProBOOSTER child restraint system for a child who is not the recommended height and weight recommended in this...
  • Page 16 ProBOOSTER, please see the other fine child restraint systems that are offered by RECARO. The ProBOOSTER can ONLY be used for a child as a high back belt-positioning booster whose height and weight fall within ALL of the following requirements: Weight Requirement: •...
  • Page 17 DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur In addition to the child’s standing height they must also be able to fit the ProBOOSTER correctly when sitting in the child restraint system. • Do NOT use the child restraint when the child’s shoulders...
  • Page 18 ProBOOSTER Features: It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key features. Shoulder Belt Head Routings (2) Restraint Back Rest Armrests (2) Vehicle Lap Belt Guide (2) Owner’s Manual Storage...
  • Page 19 ProBOOSTER Features: It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key features. Head Restraint Head Adjustment Lever Restraint Shoulder Belt Routings (2) Back Rest Armrest Vehicle Lower Belt Fitment Bar (2)

  • Page 20: Section 8: Adjusting The Probooster To Fit Your Child

    There are eleven (11) height adjustment positions of the head restraint that will allow the ProBOOSTER to grow with your child. Prior to placing and fitting the child restraint system to the vehicle seat, adjust the head restraint to fit the child.
  • Page 21 To adjust the head restraint: 1. Have your child sit in the ProBOOSTER before it is placed in the vehicle. 2. Adjust the head restraint by lifting up on the head restraint adjustment handle located at the top rear of the head restraint.
  • Page 22 It is important to always check that the position of the head restraint height is correct for your child as your child continues to grow. Your child is too TALL for the ProBOOSTER when: • The child’s shoulders are even with or above the red shoulder belt guides when the head restraint is adjusted to its highest position.

  • Page 23: Section 9: Adjusting The Probooster To Fit Your Vehicle

    ProBOOSTER fit flat against your vehicle’s seating surfaces. However, due to great variation in vehicle seating shape and design, the ProBOOSTER is NOT suitable to use in all vehicle seats. Therefore, you MUST read and understand all of the information in Section 6 of this manual titled “Learning About Your Vehicle”, which covers the types of...
  • Page 24 To confirm the ProBOOSTER is properly fitted to your vehicle: 1. Place the child restraint system onto the vehicle seat cushion and slide it back toward the vehicle seat back. Both the seat base and seat back of the child restraint should fit as close as possible to the vehicle seat.

  • Page 25: Section 10: Belt Routing And Positioning Around Your Child

    The ProBOOSTER must always be used forward-facing in the vehicle. You MUST always repeat the following steps each time you secure your child in the ProBOOSTER using the lap and shoulder belt system in your vehicle. 1. Place your child in the...
  • Page 26 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 rest.
  • Page 27 NOTE: These steps must be followed every time a child is using the ProBOOSTER seat. Never allow your child to “slide” in and out of the seat belt.
  • Page 28 • Do NOT use anything to raise the booster seat off of the vehicle seat. • Use caution when adjusting the ProBOOSTER head restraint or backrest as fingers may become pinched during the adjustment.

  • Page 29: Section 11: Care And Maintenance

    Section 11: Care and Maintenance The ProBOOSTER 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.
  • Page 30 To clean the child restraint’s plastic housing, follow these tips: • Clean by hand with a sponge or soft cloth using warm water and a mild soap. • Dry off thoroughly with a soft towel. • Do NOT use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the plastic.

  • Page 31: Section 12: Trim Cover Removal / Installation

    Section 12: ProBOOSTER Trim Cover Removal / Installation ProBOOSTER Trim Cover Removal 1. Unhook the (4) elastic loops attached behind the fitment bar on the back-side of the ProBOOSTER cushion frame that attach the cushion cover to cushion frame. 2. Pull the cushion trim cover...
  • Page 32 4. Unhook the (2) elastic loops that attach the backrest trim cover to backrest frame located behind the fitment bar on the back-side of the frame. 5. Position the head restraint 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.
  • Page 33 ProBOOSTER Trim Cover Installation 1. Carefully position the head restraint cover onto the head restraint frame/ foam. 2. Hook the (2) elastic loops on the head restraint cover to head restraint frame hooks located behind the 3-point belt guides. 3. Hook the (2) elastic loops located...
  • Page 34 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 head restraint cover. 7. Place seat cushion foam on the seat frame. 8. Position the seat cushion cover over the armrests of the cushion frame and then slide the (2) openings behind the 2-point belt...

  • Page 35: Section 13: Trouble Shooting

    If you do not find an adequate solution, please contact us at 1-888-9RECARO for help. Customer Service Contact Information: Phone Toll Free: 1-888-9RECARO Email Address: info-usa@recaro-cs.com Website: www.recaro-cs.com Problem: The seat belt is twisted. Solution:...
  • Page 36 Remove anything found. Some vehicle seats are deeply contoured making it difficult to safely install a child restraint. If the ProBOOSTER is not stable due to the vehicle seat cushions, move it to another seating location. If no seating location is suitable, the ProBOOSTER may not be used in this particular vehicle.

  • Page 37: 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 38 Improper loads (including passenger weight in excess of design limits); Removal of the Product from the original application or reinstallation of the Product in the original or another application; or Any other neglect, abuse or misuse.

  • Page 39: Section 15: Replacement Parts

    Section 15: 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. Customer Service Contact Information:...

  • Page 40: 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 1600 Harmon Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 1-888-9RECARO (1-888-973-2276) Toll Free: info-usa@recaro-cs.com E-mail: www.recaro-cs.com Website: For personal assistance in your local area, please contact a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician.

  • Page 41: Section 17: Glossary

    Section 17: Glossary 3-Point Seat Belt: A seat belt with both a lap and a shoulder portion, having three contact points (one shoulder, two hips). 2-Point Seat Belt: A seat belt system with two contact points, (two hip points) also referred to as a lap belt. Airbag: A passive (idle) restraint system that automatically deploys during a crash to act as a cushion for the occupant.
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 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. Top Tether Anchorage: Attachment point in the vehicle for child safety seat tether strap.
  • Page 44 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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