Section 3: Getting To Know Your Child Restraint - RECARO Performance Crossover User Manual

Section 3:
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 BLUE, and
Forward-Facing instructions are indicated in PINK. 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 within the height, weight and age recommended in
this instruction manual.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and NHTSA
recommend keeping children rear-facing up to age 2.
RECARO advocates using a convertible child restraint up to
maximum rear-facing weight and height.
Rear-Facing into a
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Child Fit Information and Requirements
Rear-Facing:
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 weight the child to verify the
Performance Crossover is the correct seat for them.
NOTE: If the child does NOT meet ANY one 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 Performance Crossover in the
position ONLY if:
• The child's weight is between 5 and 40
pounds (2.3 kg and 18.1 kg) and,
• 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 headrest.
*NOTE: Children 5 to 12 pounds (2.3 to 5.4 kg) MUST use the
cushion insert.
Rear-Facing
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