Section 2: General Information; Infant Insert; Locking Clip - RECARO Performance RIDE Instruction Manual

Section 2: General Information

Infant Insert

Following Section 5: Securing the Child in the Child Restraint, pg. 14, you may
find that the harness does not fit snug against your child. If this is the case,
the RECARO infant insert may be required. Please call 1-888-9RECARO and
RECARO will ship you an infant insert and instructions.

Locking Clip

Following Section 9: Installing the child restraint Rear-Facing in Your Vehicle,
pg. 35, Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt installation, you may find that you
cannot install without a universal locking clip. Please call 1-888-9RECARO and
RECARO will ship you a locking clip and instructions.
Extreme Weather
When it is HOT, RECARO recommends the following tips to reduce possible injury or
discomfort to your child:
• P ark your vehicle in the shade to help keep the restraint cooler.
• C over the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use.
• A LWAYS check surface temperatures of the child restraint before placing a child in it.
When it is COLD, RECARO recommends the following tips to reduce possible injury or
discomfort to your child:
• R emove the child's bulky clothing before restraining the child. This will help belts and
other safety features function properly.
• A fter restraining the child in the seat, cover the child and the restraint system with a
blanket or their jacket to maintain warmth and comfort of the child.
NEVER, EVER leave your child unattended in your vehicle, no matter how long
or even if the windows are left open. NHTSA studies show that heat stroke is
the leading cause of non-crash vehicle deaths for children.
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