Recardo Performance BOOSTER Manuel utilisateur
®
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.
Pleasereadinstructionspriorto
installation.Storethismanualin
theseatbase.
Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL Instruction Manual
ChildSafetySeats
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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: Certication .................................................................. p. 8
Section 5: Use in an Aircraft .......................................................... p. 8
Section 6: Learning about Your Vehicle ................................... p. 9-11
Section 7: Getting to Know Your New Child Seat ...................p. 12-17
Section 8: Adjusting the Child Seat to Fit Your Child
Head Restraint Adjustment ...................................p. 18-20
Section 9: Positioning the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle ..........p. 21
Section 10: Belt Routing and Positioning Around Your Child ...p. 22-25
Section 11: Care and Maintenance ..........................................p. 26-27
Section 12: Trim Cover Removal / Installation .........................p. 28-31
Section 13: Troubleshooting .....................................................p. 32-33
Section 14: Warranty ................................................................p. 34-35
Section 15: Replacement Parts .....................................................p. 36
Section 16: Additional Contact Information ...................................p. 37
Section 17: Glossary ................................................................p. 38-40
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Dear Parents,
WelcometotheRECAROfamilyofhighqualitychildsafety
productsandthankyouforpurchasingyournewRECARO
childrestraintsystem.
RECAROhasover100yearsexperienceinthedesign
andmanufactureofpremiumautomotiveproducts.To
assureallproductsRECAROmanufacturesareworthy
ofthename,we’vesubjectedthemtoacomprehensive
developmentprogramcomplyingwithAmericanFMVSS213
safetystandards.RECAROisalsoIS09001certiedwhich
helpsassurethemostcomprehensiveproductdevelopment
systemavailable.
AlthougheachRECAROchildrestraintsystemisequipped
withstate-of-the-artsafetyfeaturessuchasSideImpact
Protection(SIP),itisnotaguaranteethatthischildrestraint
willpreventinjuryordeath.However,ifyoustresscareful
drivingandproperuseofyourchildrestraint,itcanlower
theriskofinjuryordeath.
Therefore,pleasemakesuretocarefullyreviewall
informationinthisinstructionmanualtoproperlyrestrain
yourchild.Also,beforeusingyournewchildrestraintfor
thersttime,pleasereviewallcomponentscarefullyto
makesurenothinghasbeendamagedduringshipping.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsandthelabelsonthe
seatcanresultinseriousinjuryorevendeath.
TheRECAROchildrestraintyouhavepurchasedisahigh
qualityproduct.
Itsdifferentsettingsanditsstableergonomicdesign
ensuresthattheRECAROchildrestraintisasafeand
comfortableplaceforyourchildtositwhentravelinginyour
car.However,beforeyouuseit,youneedtoadjustitto
yourchild’ssizeandtheninstallitcarefullysothatthechild
restraintwillperformasrequired.Theseinstructionswill
helpyoudothis,sopleasereadthemcarefully.
Remember,parentsareachild’sbestexamples.Besure
toALWAYSbuckleyourseatbeltandyourchildrenwill
bemuchmorelikelytodothesame.Thankyouagainfor
choosingRECAROandenjoyyournewcarseat!Ifyou
haveanyquestionsorneedassistanceofanykind,please
contactusat:
RECAROChildSafety,LLC
1600HarmonRoad
AuburnHills,MI48326
Tel:1-888-9RECARO
Internet:www.recaro-cs.com
E-mail:[email protected]
ElmanualdeinstructionesPerformanceBOOSTER/
ProBOOSTERXLestadisponibleenespañolenwww.
recaro-cs.com.Porfavorvisiteel
internetparabajarunaversiónenespañol.
Yourssincerely,
TheRECAROChildSafetyTeam
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• Do NOT place a child in the child seat in the front seat of a vehicle
with a passenger airbag. 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 this 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).
• Discontinue use of your Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL
child restraint that is older than six (6) years or has been in a
severe crash to prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden
damage. See manufactured in date located on the restraint.
• Use only the vehicle’s 3 point (lap-shoulder) belt when securing the
child in this restraint.
• Restraint systems should be securely belted to the vehicle even
when they are not occupied, since in a crash an unsecured child
restraint system may injure other occupants.
• Before each use, inspect the child restraint. Make sure nothing on the
child restraint is damaged, loose or broken. If anything on the restraint
appears damaged, loose or broken, do NOT use the restraint.
• Do NOT use this child restraint system until you have read and
understood the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle
owner’s manual. Do NOT let others install or use this child restraint
system unless they understand how to use it.
• The Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL’s owner’s
manual should be stored in the manual pocket on the side of the
child restraint.
• Do NOT make any technical modications to the child restraint
system and use it only as outlined in these instructions.
Otherwise, the safety function of the seat will be reduced or
completely voided.
• This high back belt-positioning booster is only to be used as a
complete assembly of the backrest and seat cushion. Do NOT use
the seat cushion alone without the backrest.
• This restraint is NOT certied for aircraft use because this child
restraint system requires a lap AND shoulder belt.
• This child restraint must NOT be used in the home, boats or other
non-certied applications.
• Do NOT add accessories, toys, padding or other items to this child
restraint unless provided by RECARO.
• NEVER allow a child to play with this child restraint, it is NOT a toy.
•
NEVER leave a child unattended in the child restraint even when sleeping.
• Do NOT lubricate any part of this child restraint.
•
If the child restraint was occupied during a crash or vehicle accident, it
must be replaced. Do NOT use the child restraint again. A crash can cause
unseen damage and using it again can cause serious injury or death.
• If the
child restraint
was in the vehicle unoccupied during a crash and
no airbags were deployed, it does not need to be replaced.
• Failure to follow warnings on the child restraint labels could cause
serious injury or death.
• There is no guarantee that this child restraint will prevent injury or
death in a particular crash. However, if you stress careful driving
and proper use of your child restraint, it can lower the risk of injury
or death in most crashes.
Section 1: Safety Warnings WARNING!
DEATHorSERIOUSINJURY
canoccur
WARNING!
DEATHorSERIOUSINJURY
canoccur
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Section 2: General Information
Extreme Weather
When it is hot, RECARO recommends the following tips to
reduce possible injury or discomfort to your child:
• Park your vehicle in the shade to help keep the
restraint cooler.
• Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in
use.
• ALWAYS check surface temperatures of the child restraint
before placing a child in it.
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.
Section 3: Register Your New
Performance BOOSTER /
ProBOOSTER XL
Childrestraintscouldberecalledforsafetyreasons.
Youmustregisterthisrestrainttobereachedina
recall.Sendyourname,address,emailaddressif
available,andtherestraint’smodelnumber,serial
numberandmanufacturingdateto:
RECAROChildSafety,LLC
1600HarmonRoad
AuburnHills,MI48326
orcall:1-888-9RECARO
orregisteronlineat:www.registry.recaro-cs.com
E-mail:[email protected]
Forrecallinformation,calltheU.S.Government’s
VehicleSafetyHotlineat1-888-327-4236
(TTY:1-800-424-9153),orgoto
http://www.NHTSA.gov.
ALL information provided to RECARO on the
registration card or on the online registry will NOT
be sold, distributed, or used for any purposes other
than to contact you in the event of a recall.
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Section 4: Certication
Thischildrestraintconformstoallapplicable
FederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandards.
Section 5: Use in an Aircraft
ThischildrestraintisNOTcertiedforusein
aircraft.DoNOTusethischildrestraintinanaircraft
becauseitisahighbackbelt-positioningbooster
whichrequiresbothalapandshoulderseatbelt.
Aircraftgenerallydonotprovideashoulderbelt.
Section 6:
Learning About Your Vehicle
Itisimportanttobecomefamiliarwiththefeatures
ofyourvehiclesothatyourchildridesassafelyas
possible.Readthevehicleowner’smanualtolearn
aboutthesafetyfeaturesandadjustmentsavailable
forsafetravel.Belowisadiagramthathelpsyouto
identifykeyfeatures.NotALLvehicleswillhaveall
featuresdescribedhere.
Airbags
TopTetherAnchorage*
LowerLatchAnchorage*
SeatBelts
NOTE: Top Tether and Lower latch anchorages are NOT
used with this high back belt-positioning booster seat.
These items are shown for reference only.
Somevehiclesmayhaveinatableseatbelts.
Asthisisnewtechnology,pleasereferto
www.recaro-cs.comforupdates.
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Ifyourvehicledoesnothaverearseats,consultyour
vehicleowner’smanualtohelpidentifysafetyfeaturesin
yourvehicleorcontactthevehiclemanufacturer.
RECAROandtheU.S.Departmentof
Transportationwarnthatchildren12andunder
mustrideintherearseats,awayfromfrontairbags.
Theonlyexceptionisiftheairbagisturnedoff.
•Warning!Useonlythe
vehicle’slapandshoulder
belt(or“3-point”)system
whenrestrainingthechild
inthishighbackbelt
positioningboosterseat.
•DoNOTusealapbelt
only.Thecenterrear
seatingpositioncanbe
usedONLYifthereisalap
andshoulderbelt(3-point)
seatbeltinthatseating
position.DoNOTusethe
centerrearpositionifthere
isalapbeltonly.
•DoNOTusemotorized
passiverestraintshoulder
beltsystems.
•DoNOTusepassive
restraintslaporshoulder
beltmountedonadoor.
• ALWAYSinstallthischild
restraintsystemforward-
facing.
• NEVERinstallthe
BOOSTERrear-facing.
• NEVERinstallthe
BOOSTERintherear
seatofsmallextended
cabpickupsifthe
BOOSTERseatbase
isnotfullysupported.
• NEVERinstallthe
BOOSTERside-facing.
NOTE: Because the design and operation of
vehicle belts vary, make sure to observe the
following guidelines:
Forward-facingvehicleseatsmustALWAYSbeusedwith
thischildrestraint.DoNOTinstallthischildrestraintinto
anyofthefollowingtypesofseatingpositions:
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Section 7: Getting to Know Your
Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL
Thischildrestraintsystemisknownasahighback
belt-positioningboosterseat.Ahighbackbelt-
positioningboosterseatisdesignedforusewithyour
vehicle’slapandshoulder(3-point)seatbeltsystem.
Ahighbackbelt-positioningboosterhelpstolocate
thevehicleseatbeltsystemproperlyacrossachild
whohasout-grownbothaninfantcarrieranda
convertibleseat.Vehicleseatbeltsaredesigned
toprotectadultsandwhenusedonachildwithout
abelt-positioningboostertheycandomoreharm
thangood.
1. A proper high back belt-
positioning booster t should
allow the lap portion of the
vehicle seat belt system to t
low and snug across the lap or
upper thigh area of the child.
The lap portion of the vehicle
seat belt system should NEVER
be located across the abdomen
or ‘belly’ area of the child.
2. A proper high back belt-
positioning booster t will also
allow the shoulder portion of
the vehicle seat belt system to
t snug across the chest and
collarbone of the child. The
shoulder portion of the vehicle
seat belt system should
NEVER be located across the
child’s neck.
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• NOTE: It is important to know the correct use of
this high back belt-positioning booster and how
to determine the t of the vehicle seat belt to your
child.
• NEVER use the child restraint system for a child
who is not the height and weight recommended
in this instruction manual.
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In addition to the child’s standing height they must also be
able to t the child restraint correctly when sitting in the child
restraint system.
• Do NOT use the child restraint
when the child’s shoulders
are above the red shoulder
belt routings when the head
restraint is adjusted to its
highest position.
• Your child’s head should
NEVER be BELOW the head
restraint in the lowest head
restraint position.
• Your child’s head should
NEVER be ABOVE the
head restraint in the highest
position.
• Your child’s head MUST be
centered vertically between
the top and bottom of the head
restraint.
The information below shows the size of the child suitable for
the child restraint. You must check if your child meets ALL of the
height and weight limitations in order for it to be safe for the child
to use the child restraint.
NOTE: If your child does NOT meet ALL of the height and
weight requirements for the Performance BOOSTER /
ProBOOSTER XL, please see the other ne child restraint
systems that are offered by RECARO.
The Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL can ONLY be
used for a child as a high back belt-positioning booster whose
height and weight fall within ALL of the following requirements:
Weight Requirement:
• Your child’s weight is between 30 and 120 pounds (13.6 and
54.4 kg).
Standing Height Requirement:
• Your child’s standing height is between 37 and 61 inches
(94 and 154 cm).
NOTE: Standing height measures the child’s full height to the
top of their head. The child should be standing up straight when
measured to ensure an accurate measurement.
REMEMBER: A child is always safest in a child restraint
system that has a 5-point harness system built in. RECARO
cannot recommend what age your child has to be in order to
ride in a belt-positioning booster, please refer to your state’s
law, as each state is different.
WARNING!
DEATHorSERIOUSINJURY
canoccur
WARNING!
DEATHorSERIOUSINJURY
canoccur
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Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL
Features:
Itisimportanttobecomefamiliarwiththefeaturesofyour
childrestraintsystem.Thesediagramshelpyouidentify
keyfeatures.
Head
Restraint
Armrests(2
)
SeatCushion
VehicleLapBeltGuide(2) RemovableCupholders
VehicleShoulder
BeltGuide(2)
SideImpactProtection
Performance BOOSTER / ProBOOSTER XL
Features:
Itisimportanttobecomefamiliarwiththefeaturesofyour
childrestraintsystem.Thesediagramshelpyouidentify
keyfeatures.
HeadRestraint
AdjustmentLever
SideImpactProtection
LATCHConnectors(2)
(PerformanceBOOSTEROnly)
LATCH
Connectors
Storage
Owner’s
Manual
Storage
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