Child Safety Seats Performance RIDE / ProRIDE Instruction Manual Convertible Child Restraint System for children 5 to 70 lbs (2.3 to 31.7 kg). 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 2-point (lap), 3-point (lap & shoulder) seat belts and latch anchorages. El manual de instructiones Performance RIDE / ProRIDE esta disponible en español en www.
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: Getting to Know Your Child Restraint........ p. 8-13 Section 5: Securing the Child in the Child Restraint......p. 14-16 Section 6: Adjusting the Harness System to Fit Your Child.............................................p.
Dear Parents, Welcome to the RECARO family of high quality child safety products and thank you for purchasing your new RECARO Child Restraint System. RECARO has over 100 years experience in the design and manufacture of premium automotive products. To assure all products RECARO manufactures are worthy of the name, we’ve subjected them to a comprehensive development program complying with American FMVSS 213 safety standards.
Safety Warnings or SERIOUS INJURY WARNING! DEATH can occur • Do NOT place a child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag. The back seat is the safest place for children under 12 years of age. • According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. • Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 70 pounds (2.3 and 31.7 Kg) and whose height is 50 inches (127 cm) or less.
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.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Child Restraint This child restraint is known as a convertible child restraint because it converts from a Rear-Facing into 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.
A child CAN use this child restraint in the Forward-Facing position ONLY if: • The child’s weight is between 20 and 70 pounds (9.1kg and 31.7 kg). It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key features. Head Integrated 5-Point Restraint Trim Cover & Harness Comfort Padding • The harness CAN be positioned AT or ABOVE the child’s shoulders, when the child is seated in the Performance RIDE / ProRIDE .
ProRIDE Standard Harness System with Shoulder Pads (2) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Child Restraint It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key features.
securing the child in the Child Restraint 1 5 6. Pull up on each shoulder strap to tighten the lower section of the harness. 1. Loosen the harness system. Press the adjuster lever located under the adjuster flap and pull the shoulder straps forward. 6 2 2. Open the chest clip by squeezing tabs and separating. 7 3 4 3. Open buckle by pressing red button. Place harness straps to the side or place chest clip into harness pocket to hold. 4.
securing the child in the Child Restraint Forward-Facing: Check the harness height on the child’s shoulders. • The harness is positioned AT or ABOVE the child’s shoulders, when the child is seated. • Adjust the harness for the child BEFORE driving. • The child’s standing height* is LESS than 50 inches (127cm). • When sitting in the child restraint and the head restraint is in the highest position, the top of the child’s ears must be BELOW the top of the head restraint.
CHOOSING A SEATING LOCATION IN YOUR VEHICLE Forward-Facing vehicle seats must ALWAYS be used with this child restraint. If your vehicle does not have rear seats, consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help identify safety features in your vehicle or contact the vehicle manufacturer. Do NOT install this child restraint into any of the following types of seating positions: • NEVER install on a rear-facing vehicle seat.
LEARNING ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS It is important to become familiar with the features 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.
LEARNING ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS Types of Seat Belt Systems Rear Facing - See page 27 Locking Lap Belt Front Facing - See page 41 Locking Lap Shoulder Belt Rear Facing - See page 31 or SERIOUS INJURY WARNING! DEATH can occur • ALWAYS use in reclined position when installed Rear-Facing. LATCH Installation – Rear-Facing If your vehicle has lower anchors, the LATCH connector system can be used.
- LATCH Installation REAR-FACING 5a 4. Route LATCH connector through so both connectors sit on the side where the latch is attached to the shell. 6 7 5a. Lift trim cover at the front and route the latch strap through the rear- facing belt path (circled in red). 5b. Make sure the arrows molded on the LATCH connectors are facing up and replace the trim cover. 24 7. While pressing down on the armrest on the same side as the adjuster, pull the loop on the latch strap to tighten.
9. If the child restraint is too upright, loosen both LATCH connectors and place a tightly rolled towel or foam pool noodle under the base below where the child’s feet will be located. Many vehicles have lap only belt systems in the center rear seating positions. Most of these systems use a locking lap belt which can easily secure a child restraint. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine which type of seat belt system is in each seating location.
6. While pressing on the armrest on the same side as the vehicle buckle, pull the end of the seat belt strap to tighten. Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than one inch (2.5 cm) in any direction at the belt path. 4. Route the seat belt through the rear-facing belt path. Make certain the vehicle belt is routed under the crotch belt. 5. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted, then buckle seat belt. Replace the trim over the front edge of the seat bottom. 7 7.
8. If the child restraint is too upright, loosen the seat belt and place a tightly rolled towel or foam pool noodle under the base below where the child’s feet will be located. If your vehicle has a switchable retractor or locking latch plates, use Locking LapShoulder Belt Installation instructions. 9. Follow Steps 1–7 to secure the child restraint after adjusting the angle. 10. After adjusting the recline angle, check that the child restraint is tight and properly secured.
- Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation 4. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted, then buckle seat belt. Replace the trim over the front edge of the seat bottom. 5. While pressing on one armrest, remove slack from shoulder belt. To help securely tighten, press down on the other armrest and remove any remaining slack from seat belt. Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than one inch (2.5 cm) in any direction at the belt path. 6 6.
NOTE: Do NOT place anything under the base, except as shown in Fig 7. 8. Follow Steps 1–8 to secure the child restraint after adjusting the angle. 9. After adjusting the recline angle, check that the child restraint is tight and properly secured. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in any direction at the belt path. 10. Ensure that vehicle belt is locked.
If your vehicle has lower anchors, the LATCH system can be used. Your vehicle may also have a top tether anchorage located behind the vehicle seat. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to determine if lower anchors and top tether anchors are available and for which seating positions. If lower anchors are not available the vehicle seat belt must be used. The top tether can be used with the vehicle seat belt or LATCH.
- LATCH Installation FORWARD-FACING 6 5. Before attaching the LATCH connectors, locate the top tether anchor behind the seating position. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual if it is difficult to find. If your vehicle has top tether anchors, remove the restraint top tether from its storage pouch and place it over the vehicle seat back. 6. Place the child restraint on the vehicle seat facing forward. Attach each LATCH connector to the anchors in the vehicle. 38 7 7.
Recheck that both the latch strap and the top tether strap are tight and properly secured. 12. To remove the top tether, press the release button and pull the strap. It may be necessary to press the top of the child restraint into the vehicle seat back to loosen the tether adjuster. Unhook the top tether anchor from the vehicle attachment. FORWARD-FACING 13. Fold the top tether strap and place it in the storage pouch when not in use.
- Locking Lap Belt Installation 4. While pressing down on the armrest on the same side as the vehicle buckle, pull the end of the strap to tighten. Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than one inch (2.5 cm) in any direction at the belt path. 5 5. If your vehicle has a top tether anchors, attach and tighten the top tether as shown on page 39.
- Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation 4. Open the belt lock off and route the shoulder section of the seat belt up into the slot. 4 5. While pressing on one armrest of the child restraint, remove slack from shoulder belt. To help securely tighten, press down on the other armrest and remove any remaining slack from the seat belt. Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than one inch (2.5 cm) in any direction in the belt path. 5 6.
- Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation FORWARD-FACING 3. Making sure the seat belt is not twisted, route the seat belt through the forward-facing belt path, then buckle seat belt. 4. Open the belt lock off and route the shoulder section of the seat belt up into the slot. 4 5. While pressing on one armrest of the child restraint, remove slack from seat belt. To help securely tighten the child restraint, press down on the other armrest and remove any remaining slack from the seat belt.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE This child restraint has been engineered for long life and trouble-free usage. The fabric has been designed to resist stains and soiling. With proper care and maintenance, this premium fabric will retain its beauty for years to come. To clean the trim cover “on the go”, follow these easy steps: • Remove excess soiling immediately. • Blot area with dry cloth.
TRIM COVER REMOVAL 5a 5b 4. Remove the rear cover of the seat. Holding the harness connector bracket in one hand, remove the shoulder straps by sliding the loops (one at a time) to one side so that the edge can be guided out of the slot in the bracket. 5a. ProRIDE with Standard Harness System – Pull the straps out of the child restraint from the front pulling above the harness pads. 5b.
9 TRIM COVER REMOVAL 10 8. Loosen the main seat cover by locating and unfastening all clips attached to the outer edge of the trim cover from the seat shell. 1 9. Carefully slide the buckle and harness straps down through their respective slots in the trim cover. 10. Gently pull down on the main cover to expose the large opening behind the head restraint. Pull the opening down around the bottom of the head restraint. 11. Slide the cover up and over the head restraint and off the seat.
4. Pull the edges of the trim cover out around the seat shell and fasten all the trim cover clips to the seat shell. TRIM COVER INSTALLATION 5. Place the head restraint foam, marked “L” for left and “R” for right, into the head restraint cover (left and right side is from seat occupant’s perspective). 6a 6a. ProRIDE with Standard Harness System – Slide head restraint foam and cover onto the plastic frame of the seat. 6b 6b.
10. Connect the straps to the harness connector located in the back of the seat by sliding the loop edges into the slots of the harness connector bracket. NOTE: Make sure the seat LATCH strap is not routed between the harness and the seat! TRIM COVER INSTALLATION 11. Replace the rear cover of the seat. 12 12. Re-adjust the head restraint height to properly fit the occupant prior to use.
Solution: Check to see if there are items under the base and that the seat belts are tightly secured. Remove anything found. Some vehicle seats are deeply contoured making it difficult to safely install a child restraint. If the child restraint is not stable due to the vehicle seat cushions, move it to another seating location. Section 16: Replacement Parts RECARO offers a variety of replacement parts for your child restraint system.
RECARO Child Safety, LLC warranties this product against defects in materials or workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months. You must have the original purchase receipt for a warranty claim to be accepted. The upholstery fabric is subject to a certain degree of wear even from normal use. This kind of normal wear is not covered under warranty.
If you need help with installation or usage, please use the following contact information: CONTACT INFORMATION RECARO Child Safety, LLC 1600 Harmon Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Phone: 1-888-9RECARO (1-888-973-2276) E-mail: info-usa@recaro-cs.com Website: www.recaro-cs.com For personal assistance in your local area, please contact a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician. You can find a CPS technician in your area at www.nhtsa.gov.
Head Restraint: Structure at the top of the backrest which is designed to keep the child’s head in the proper position and provide protection for the child’s head during a crash. HERO Harness System: Ensures the highest level of protection and comfort by positioning the shoulder pads to appropriately fit the child’s neck, head, and shoulders. ISO 9001: Is focused on meeting customer expectations and delivering customer satisfaction.
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