Section 4: Getting To Know Your Child Restraint - RECARO ProRIDE Instruction Manual

Section 4:
Getting to Know your
Child Restraint
This child restraint is known as a convertible child
restraint because it converts from a
Forward-Facing restraint system as your child grows.
It is important to know the difference between these two
use modes, be able to choose which mode is appropriate
for your child, and be able to choose which sections of
this instruction manual apply to the mode that you desire.
To facilitate choosing the right set of the instructions for
the mode that you desire, look for color codes on the
sides of the pages in this instruction manual.
Rear-Facing instructions are indicated in PINK, and
Forward-Facing instructions are indicated in BLUE. Note
that general information and information applying to both
user modes is not color-coded.
NEVER use the child restraint system for a child
who is not the recommended height, weight or age
recommended in this instruction manual.
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.
Rear-Facing into a
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WARNING!
The child restraint is NOT appropriate for all children. You must
confirm the child meets ALL of the height, weight and other fit
requirements. Please measure and weigh the child to verify the
Performance RIDE / ProRIDE is the correct seat for them.
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).
• The harness CAN be positioned AT or
BELOW the child's shoulders, when the
child is seated.
• 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.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
can occur
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