Section 4: Getting To Know Your Child Restraint - RECARO Performance RIDE 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
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
Forward-Facing
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.
restraint system as your child grows.
instructions are indicated in PINK, and
instructions are indicated in BLUE. Note
Rear-Facing
8
into a