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RECARO Performance Sport Instruction Manual

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Performance SPORT / ProSPORT Instruction Manual
Forward-facing Combination 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.
When using as a child restraint system with integrated
harness system: Suitable for use in vehicles with a
2-point (lap), 3-point (lap and shoulder) seat belts and
LATCH anchorages. Only use with children who weigh
between 20 and 90 pounds (9.1 and 40.8 kg), whose
height is between 27 and 50 inches (69 and 127 cm),
and who are over 12 months old.
When using as a high back belt-positioning booster
child restraint system: Suitable for use in vehicles with
a lap and shoulder (3-point) seat belt system. Only use
with children who weigh between 30 and 120 pounds
(13.6 and 54.4 kg) and whose height is between 37
and 59 inches (94 and 150 cm).
El manual de instructiones Performance SPORT /
ProSPORT 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 pocket on the trim cover.
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  • Page 1 30 and 120 pounds (13.6 and 54.4 kg) and whose height is between 37 and 59 inches (94 and 150 cm). El manual de instructiones Performance SPORT / ProSPORT esta disponible en español en www.recaro-cs.com. Por favor visite el internet para bajar una versión en español.

  • Page 2: 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: Certification ............p. 8 Section 5: Use in an Aircraft ..........p. 8 Section 6: Learning about Your Vehicle ......p. 9-13 Section 7: Getting to Know Your Child Restraint ..p.
  • Page 3 Dear Parents, design ensures that the RECARO child restraint is a safe and comfortable place for your child to sit when traveling in Welcome to the RECARO family of high quality child safety your car. However, before you use it, you need to adjust it to products and thank you for purchasing your new RECARO your child’s size and then install it carefully so that the child...

  • Page 4: Section 1: Safety Warnings

    • Discontinue use of your child restraint that is older than six (6) years or has harness. This is because a booster seat requires the use of a lap and shoulder been in a severe crash to prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage. belt. Aircraft generally provide a lap belt only. See manufactured in date located on the restraint. • This child restraint must NOT be used in the home, boats or other non-certified • Restraint systems should be securely belted to the vehicle, even when they are applications. not occupied, since in a crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure • Do NOT add accessories, toys, padding or other items to this child restraint other occupants. unless provided by RECARO. • Before each use, inspect the child restraint. Make sure nothing on the child • NEVER allow a child to play with this child restraint, it is NOT a toy. restraint is damaged, loose or broken. If anything on the restraint appears • NEVER leave a child unattended even when sleeping. damaged, loose or broken, do NOT use the restraint. • Do NOT lubricate any part of this child restraint. • Do NOT use this child restraint system until you have read and understood • If the child restraint was occupied during a crash or vehicle accident, it must the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner’s manual. Do NOT let be replaced. Do NOT use the child restraint again. A crash can cause unseen others install or use this child restraint system unless they understand how to damage and using it again can cause serious injury or death. use it.

  • Page 5: Section 2: General Information

    Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. Extreme Weather You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. When it is hot, RECARO recommends the following tips to reduce Send your name, address, email address if available, possible injury or discomfort to your child: and the restraint’s model number, serial number and...

  • Page 6: Section 4: Certification

    The use of a booster seat Seat Belts requires the use of a shoulder belt and lap belt. Aircraft generally only provide a lap belt. Some vehicles may have inflatable seat belts. As this is new technology, please refer to www.recaro-cs.com for updates.

  • Page 7: Vehicle Seat Belt Systems

    Because the design and operation of vehicle belts vary, make Vehicle Seat Belt Systems sure to observe the following guidelines: Important! • Do NOT use motorized Check to be sure which type of seat belt system you have passive restraint shoulder in the chart below.
  • Page 8 Or store it somewhere outside the passenger cabin so that it cannot injure anyone while the vehicle is in motion. RECARO recommends storing the child restraint in a cool and dry location.

  • Page 9: Section 7: Getting To Know Your Child Restraint

    A child is ALWAYS safest in a child restraint system that has a NEVER use the child restraint system for a child who is NOT 5-point harness system built in. RECARO cannot recommend the recommended height, weight, or age described in this what age your child has to be in order to ride in this seat as a instruction manual.

  • Page 10: Child Restraint Features

    Shoulder Trim Cover 3-Point Shoulder Carry Handle Head Restraint Pads (2) Belt Guides (2) (BOOSTER MODE) Backrest Chest Clip Integrated 5-Point Harness Performance SPORT Cushion Insert Buckle HERO LATCH Harness Seat Cushion Strap System Belt Routings (2) Adjuster (HARNESS MODE)

  • Page 11: Section 8: Adjusting The Harness System To Fit Your Child In The Harness Mode

    Child Restraint Features: Section 8: Adjusting the Harness System It is important to become familiar with the features of your child to Fit Your Child in the Harness Mode restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key features. HARNESS MODE: The child restraint can be used with the integrated harness ONLY if the child falls within ALL of the following height, weight, and age range information.
  • Page 12 WARNING! 3. Pull the handle away from the DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY seat back and move the head can occur restraint up or down. The harnesses will move up and The integrated harness down with the head restraint. straps MUST ALWAYS be located at or above your child’s shoulders.

  • Page 13: Section 9: Positioning Your Child In The Harness Mode

    Section 9: Positioning Your Child in the Tighten harness by pulling the adjuster strap straight out Harness Mode through the adjuster flap. The harness webbing should be Loosen the harness system. Pull snug around the child in both up on the adjuster lever located the lap and shoulder sections.

  • Page 14: Section 10: Adjusting The Buckle To Fit Your Child In The Harness Mode

    Section 10: Adjusting the Buckle to Fit Turn the bracket sideways and thread it up through the seat Your Child in the Harness Mode base. Pull all the way through As your child grows, you may need to adjust the position the seat trim cover.

  • Page 15: Section 11: Installing The Child Restraint

    Section 11: Installing the Child Restraint Locate the LATCH connectors in the storage holders on each side of in Your Vehicle in the Harness Mode the seat. LATCH Installation – Harness Mode Lengthen the LATCH strap by WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY pressing the adjuster release button can occur and pull it out to its full length.

  • Page 16: Locking Lap Belt Installation

    While pressing down in the center 10. To remove the top tether, first of the child restraint, pull the loop loosen the strap by pressing the of the LATCH strap and tighten the release button and lengthening strap. Repeat as needed until the the strap.
  • Page 17 Locking Lap Belt (2 point) Installation – Harness Mode Place the child restraint on the vehicle seat. If the vehicle’s Buckle the seat belt. backrest is adjustable, adjust the While pressing down in the center backrest into the upright position. of the child restraint, tighten the seat Be sure this area is flat and clear belt to remove any slack.

  • Page 18: Section 12: Converting Between Usage Mode

    Harness Mode If you have this seat belt configuration you will require a Booster Mode. locking clip. Please contact 1-888-9RECARO and Recaro will ship you a locking clip and instructions.
  • Page 19 (or yoke). 7a. Performance SPORT with Snap the yoke into its storage HERO Harness System – Pull position on the rear side of the the HERO harness system out...
  • Page 20 10. From the underside of the NOTE: NEVER, under any circumstances, remove the LATCH seat, pull the metal belt anchor strap or the top tether from the child restraint system! through the slot. Turn the bracket • LATCH strap – may be used while in Booster Mode sideways again and thread it up to secure the seat.
  • Page 21 Pull the bracket through 1a. Performance SPORT with the seat and slide it under the HERO Harness System – clips on the seat base. Insert the HERO harness...
  • Page 22 This will allow you to inspect the harness straps are not twisted. belts to ensure no belt is twisted and that the harness system has 7b. Performance SPORT with been correctly installed. HERO Harness System – Reinstall the backrest and head NOTE: that the cushion inlay is designed to provide optimum restraint trim covers.

  • Page 23: Section 13: Positioning Your Child In The Booster Mode

    A child is ALWAYS safest in a child restraint system that has a 5-point harness system built in. RECARO cannot To adjust the head restraint: recommend what age your child has to be in order to ride in this seat as a belt-positioning booster.
  • Page 24 Installing Your Child Restraint in Booster Mode It is important to ALWAYS check that the position of the head restraint height is correct for your child as your child If your vehicle has LATCH anchors available, you may use continues to grow. them to secure in booster mode.

  • Page 25: Section 14: Belt Routing And Positioning

    Section 14: Belt Routing and Position the lower portion of the vehicle shoulder belt by routing the Positioning Around Your Child lower portion of the vehicle belt You must ALWAYS secure your child in the child restraint using closest to the vehicle buckle under your lap and shoulder (3-point) vehicle belt system in the Booster the arm rest.

  • Page 26: Section 15: Care And Maintenance

    Section 15: Care and Maintenance 12. If you have a top tether anchorage in your vehicle, attach and tighten as shown on page 27-28. Your child restraint has been engineered for long life and trouble- free usage. The fabric has been designed to resist stains and These steps must be followed every time a child is using the soiling and with proper care and maintenance, this premium fabric child seat in the...

  • Page 27: Section 16: Trim Cover Removal /Installation

    1. Press the adjuster level, located under the adjuster flap, and pull the shoulder 5b. Performance SPORT with straps forward to loosen the HERO Harness System harness. – Pull the straps out of the child restraint from the front 2.
  • Page 28 Trim Cover Installation 7. Loosen the main seat cover by locating and unfastening 1. Carefully slide the buckle and the 3 cover snaps on one side harness straps through the 3 of the seat and slide the cover slots of the trim cover. out from behind the latch strap guides.
  • Page 29 Make sure the harness back of the head restraint. straps are not twisted. Route the large piece of red 8b. Performance SPORT with fabric carefully through the HERO Harness System – red plastic guide on the each Route the harness straps side of the head restraint.

  • Page 30: Section 17: Trouble Shooting

    Problem: The vehicle seat belt is NOT tight fitting to the child restraint. attributable to: Solution: Press downward on the child restraint in the center of the seat a. Improper installation; and firmly pull the slack out of the seat belt. Continue pressing down while b. Modification or alteration of the Product; pulling seat belt tight until less than 1 inch of movement is possible at the c. Failure to comply with RECARO’s instructions for service belt path. This will allow the child restraint to compress the vehicle’s seat and maintenance; and allow the seat belt to be further tightened. If seat belt is NOT locking d. Accident, unauthorized repairs, or unauthorized use; and you require a locking clip, call 1-888-9RECARO for help. Refer to installation instructions, pages 26 - 32.

  • Page 31: Section 19: Replacement Parts

    Section 19: Replacement Parts Section 21: Glossary RECARO offers a variety of replacement parts for your child 2-Point Seat Belt: A restraint system with two contact points. (Also restraint system. Please call us at 1-888-9RECARO and called a “lap belt.”)
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 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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