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Recardo Performance BOOSTER Instruction Manual

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Child Safety Seats
Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL Instruction Manual
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 Performance
BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL 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 ® Child Safety Seats Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL Instruction Manual 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Safety Warnings ............p. 4-5 Section 2: General Information ............. p. 6 Section 3: Register your New Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL ....p. 7 Section 4: Certification ..............p. 8 Section 5: Use in an Aircraft ............p. 8 Section 6: Learning about Your Vehicle ........
  • Page 3 Dear Parents, 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 Welcome to the RECARO family of high quality child safety 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 child restraint system. restraint will perform as required. These instructions will help you do this, so please read them carefully. RECARO has over 100 years experience in the design and manufacture of premium automotive products. To Remember, parents are a child’s best examples. Be sure assure all products RECARO manufactures are worthy to ALWAYS buckle your seat belt and your children will of the name, we’ve subjected them to a comprehensive be much more likely to do the same. Thank you again for development program complying with American FMVSS 213 choosing RECARO and enjoy your new car seat! If you safety standards. RECARO is also IS0 9001 certified which have any questions or need assistance of any kind, please helps assure the most comprehensive product development contact us at: system available. RECARO Child Safety, LLC Although each RECARO child restraint system is equipped 1600 Harmon Road with state-of-the-art safety features such as Side Impact Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Protection (SIP), it is not a guarantee that this child restraint will prevent injury or death. However, if you stress careful Tel: 1-888-9RECARO driving and proper use of your child restraint, it can lower Internet: www.recaro-cs.com the risk of injury or death. E-mail: info-usa@recaro-cs.com Therefore, please make sure to carefully review all El manual de instructiones Performance BOOSTER / information in this instruction manual to properly restrain ProBOOSTER XL esta disponible en español en www.

  • Page 4: Section 1: Safety Warnings

    61 inches (94 and 154cm). • This child restraint must NOT be used in the home, boats or other • Discontinue use of your Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL non-certified applications. child restraint that is older than six (6) years or has been in a •...

  • Page 5: Section 2: General Information

    Section 2: General Information Section 3: Register Your New Performance BOOSTER / Extreme Weather ProBOOSTER XL hot, When it is RECARO recommends the following tips to reduce possible injury or discomfort to your child: Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a • Park your vehicle in the shade to help keep the recall. Send your name, address, email address if...

  • Page 6: Section 4: Certification

    Section 4: Certification Section 6: Learning About Your Vehicle This child restraint conforms to all applicable It is important to become familiar with the features Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. of your vehicle so that your child rides as safely as possible. Read the vehicle owner’s manual to learn about the safety features and adjustments available for safe travel. Below is a diagram that helps you to identify key features. Not ALL vehicles will have all features described here. Section 5: Use in an Aircraft This child restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft. Do NOT use this child restraint in an aircraft because it is a high back belt-positioning booster which requires both a lap and shoulder seat belt. Airbags Aircraft generally do not provide a shoulder belt. Top Tether Anchorage* Lower Latch Anchorage* Seat Belts NOTE: Top Tether and Lower latch anchorages are NOT used with this high back belt-positioning booster seat.
  • Page 7 Forward-facing vehicle seats must ALWAYS be used with NOTE: Because the design and operation of this child restraint. Do NOT install this child restraint into vehicle belts vary, make sure to observe the any of the following types of seating positions: following guidelines: • ALWAYS install this child • W arning! Use only the restraint system forward- vehicle’s lap and shoulder facing. belt (or “3-point”) system when restraining the child • NEVER install the in this high back belt BOOSTER rear-facing. positioning booster seat. • NEVER install the • D o NOT use a lap belt BOOSTER in the rear only. The center rear seat of small extended...
  • Page 8 Section 7: Getting to Know Your 1. A proper high back belt- positioning booster fit should Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL allow the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt system to fit This child restraint system is known as a high back low and snug across the lap or belt-positioning booster seat. A high back belt-...
  • Page 9 RECARO. highest position. The Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL can ONLY be used for a child as a high back belt-positioning booster whose • Your child’s head should height and weight fall within ALL of the following requirements:...
  • Page 10 Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL Features: Features: It is important to become familiar with the features of your It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key features. key features. Head Restraint Adjustment Lever Head Vehicle Shoulder Restraint Belt Guide (2) Armrests (2) Owner’s Manual Storage LATCH Vehicle Lap Belt Guide (2) Removable Cupholders Connectors LATCH Connectors (2) Storage Seat Cushion (Performance BOOSTER Only)

  • Page 11: Head Restraint Adjustment

    Section 8: Adjusting the Child To adjust the head restraint: Restraint to Fit Your Child 1. Have your child sit in the child restraint before it is placed in the vehicle. Head Restraint Adjustment The purpose of the head restraint adjustment is to maximize 2.

  • Page 12: Section 9: Positioning The Child Restraint In Your Vehicle

    It is important to always check that the position of the head restraint height is correct for your child as your child continues Restraint in Your Vehicle to grow. For Performance BOOSTER Only: Unattended Booster LATCH Installation Your child is too TALL for the Performance BOOSTER / 1.

  • Page 13: Section 10: Belt Routing And Positioning Around Your Child

    (see Section 8: Adjusting the shoulder belt routing guide near Performance BOOSTER / the child’s ear. ProBOOSTER XL to Fit Your Child, pages 18-20). 6. Remove the slack from the seat belt system but DO NOT 2.
  • Page 14 • Do NOT use anything to raise the booster seat off of the vehicle seat. • Use caution when adjusting the Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL head restraint or backrest as fingers may 10. Confirm that the vehicle belt buckle is below the red lap belt become pinched during the adjustment.

  • Page 15: Section 11: Care And Maintenance

    To clean the child restraint’s plastic housing, follow these tips: • Clean by hand with a sponge or soft cloth using warm water The Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL has been and a mild soap. engineered for long life and trouble-free usage. The fabric has •...

  • Page 16: Section 12: Trim Cover Removal / Installation

    Section 12: Performance BOOSTER 5. Position the head restraint into the highest position / ProBOOSTER XL Trim Cover and then remove the button Removal / Installation holes located in top/back of the backrest cover from the hooks in the backrest frame.
  • Page 17 6. Hook the (2) elastic loops located in Trim Cover Installation the lowest corners of the backrest 1. Carefully position the head restraint cover to same hooks used to attach cover onto the head restraint frame/ the bottom of the head restraint foam.

  • Page 18: Section 13: Troubleshooting

    If no seating If you do not find an adequate solution, please contact us at location is suitable, the Performance BOOSTER 1-888-9RECARO for help. / ProBOOSTER XL may not be used in this particular vehicle.

  • Page 19: Section 14: Warranty

    Section 14: Warranty Improper loads (including passenger weight in excess of design limits); RECARO Child Safety, LLC warranties this product against Removal of the Product from the original application or defects in materials or workmanship to the original purchaser reinstallation of the Product in the original or another for a period of 12 months.

  • Page 20: Section 15: Replacement Parts

    Section 15: Replacement Parts Section 16: Additional Contact Information RECARO offers a variety of replacement parts for your child restraint system. Please call us at 1-888-9RECARO and If you need help with installation or usage, please use the speak to one of our customer service representatives for more following contact information: information on what is available for purchase.

  • Page 21: Section 17: Glossary

    Section 17: Glossary 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 3-Point Seat Belt: A seat belt with both a lap and a shoulder vehicles for children.
  • Page 22 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 23 RECARO Child Safety, LLC 1600 Harmon Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 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. P/N 7220102 REV000...

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