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Child Safety Seats

Convertible Child Restraint System for 
children 5 to 65 lbs (2.3 to 29.5 kg).

Approved in accordance with Federal Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standard 213. 

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.
recaro.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.

Performance RIDE / ProRIDE Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for Performance RIDE

Page 1: ...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 espa ol en www recaro com Por favor vi...

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Page 3: ...vehicle before you lock it and walk away Keep a stuffed animal or other memento in your child s car seat when it s empty and move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the b...

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Page 5: ...Learning About Your Vehicle Safety Systems p 19 21 Section 8 Installing the Child Restraint Rear Facing in Your Vehicle p 22 32 Section 9 Installing the Child Restraint Forward Facing in Your Vehicle...

Page 6: ...prevent injury or death However if you stress careful driving and proper use of your child restraint it can lower the risk of injury or death Therefore please make sure to carefully review all inform...

Page 7: ...likely to do the same Thank you again for choosing RECARO and enjoy your child restraint If you have any questions or need assistance of any kind please contact us at RECARO Child Safety LLC 1600 Har...

Page 8: ...read and understood the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle s owner s manual Do NOT let others install or use this child restraint system unless they understand how to use it NEVER give th...

Page 9: ...ag According to accident reports children under the age of 12 are safest when properly restrained in the back seat Snugly adjust the belts provided around your child A snug strap should NOT allow any...

Page 10: ...ur 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 bef...

Page 11: ...ild Safety LLC 1600 Harmon Road Auburn Hills MI 48326 or call 1 888 9RECARO or register online at http www registermyrecaro com For recall information call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline...

Page 12: ...tate 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 an...

Page 13: ...ee the other fine child restraint systems that are offered by RECARO Achild CAN use the child restraint in the Rear Facing position ONLY if The child s weight is between 5 and 40 pounds 2 3 kg and 18...

Page 14: ...top of the headrest If ANY portion of the child s head exceeds the top edge of the child restraint there must be a vehicle headrest support NOTE A child s standing height measures the distance from t...

Page 15: ...features of your child restraint system These diagrams help you identify key features Headrest Chest Clip Pockets 2 Recline Adjuster Seat Base Harness Adjuster Strap Trim Cover Comfort Padding Chest C...

Page 16: ...with the features of your child restraint system These diagrams help you identify key features Top Tether Hook LATCH Connectors 2 LATCH Adjuster Harness System Adjustment Knobs 2 Top Tether Storage Po...

Page 17: ...13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT ProRIDE Performance RIDE Cup Holder NOTE Only provided with Performance RIDE HERO Harness System Standard Harness System with Shoulder Pads 2...

Page 18: ...ocated AT or ABOVE the child s shoulders 1 Loosen the harness system Press the adjuster lever and pull the shoulder straps forward 2a Rotate the harness system adjustment knobs to raise the shoulder s...

Page 19: ...ward 2 Open the chest clip by squeezing the tabs and separating 3 Open the buckle by pressing the red button Place the harness straps to the side or place the chest clips into the harness pockets to h...

Page 20: ...round the child in both the lap and shoulder sections Adjust the chest clip so it is at the child s armpit level 8 The harness is tight enough when you cannot pinch a loop of webbing 9 If you find the...

Page 21: ...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 NEVER install in t...

Page 22: ...to help identify safety features in your vehicle or contact the vehicle manufacturer RECARO and the U S Department of Transportation warn that children age 12 and under MUST ride in the rear seat awa...

Page 23: ...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 Airbags Top...

Page 24: ...advice on where and how to install a child restraint Your vehicle dealer may have a replacement lap belt that when installed will hold the child restraint tightly IMPORTANT Check to be sure which typ...

Page 25: ...ortion cannot be loosened without unbuckling The shoulder belt retractor locks only in an emergency Page 29 31 Page 40 41 Emergency Locking Retractor with Switchable Latch Plate The latch plate will h...

Page 26: ...st be used NOTE Your child restraint seat is shipped with the LATCH connectors installed for the Forward Facing mode Use ONLY in reclined position when installed Rear Facing 1 1 Adjust the child restr...

Page 27: ...on the side of the seat where the LATCH strap is attached to the shell 5a Lift the trim cover at the front and route the LATCH strap through the Rear Facing belt path circled in blue Make certain the...

Page 28: ...same side as the adjuster pull the loop on the LATCH strap to tighten Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than 1 inch 2 5 cm in any direction at the belt path 8 The level...

Page 29: ...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 12 To remove the LATCH connectors from...

Page 30: ...ing the recline adjust handle and rotating the seat back Rotate until the recline adjust handle locks into position 2 1 2 Lift the trim cover and foam at the front and locate the Rear Facing belt path...

Page 31: ...bottom 6 While pressing on the seating surface pull the end of the seat belt strap to tighten or feed back into the automatic retractor Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more...

Page 32: ...NOTE Do NOT place anything under the base except as shown in Fig 8 9 Follow Steps 1 7 to secure the child restraint after adjusting the angle 10 After adjusting the recline angle check that the child...

Page 33: ...handle and rotating the seat back Rotate until the recline adjust handle locks into position 2 Lift the trim cover and foam at the front and locate the Rear Facing belt path circled in blue 3 Place th...

Page 34: ...e latch plate to the locked mode according to your vehicle s owners s manual 5 While pressing on the seating surface remove slack from the shoulder belt Repeat as needed until the child restraint cann...

Page 35: ...TE Do NOT place anything under the base except as shown in Fig 7 7 8 Follow Steps 1 6 to secure the child restraint after adjusting the angle 9 After adjusting the recline angle check that the child r...

Page 36: ...locked for use with a child restraint unless a separate locking clip is used These systems use emergency locking retractors which lock only during a sudden stop or crash Check your vehicle s owner s m...

Page 37: ...connector system Do NOT use a cargo tie down for the top tether attachment Lower anchors and top tether anchors are designed to a maximum limit that can vary by vehicle Due to this variation the Perf...

Page 38: ...uster release button and pulling the webbing to its full length 4a Place the child restraint on the vehicle seat facing forward Route the LATCH connector through the Forward Facing vehicle seat belt p...

Page 39: ...nual if it is difficult to find Remove the restraint s top tether from its storage pouch and attach it to the anchor but do not tighten NOTE Do NOT use a cargo tie down for tether attachment Check you...

Page 40: ...8 Snugly tighten the top tether by pulling the free end of the tether strap while pressing the top of the child restraint back into the vehicle seat 9 Check the tightness of the LATCH strap and retigh...

Page 41: ...r press the release button on the tether adjuster and pull the restraint forward to loosen It may be necessary to press the top of the child restraint into the vehicle seat back to depress the release...

Page 42: ...not twisted route the lap shoulder belt through the Forward Facing belt path then buckle the seat belt Do NOT use this method of installation with an Emergency Locking Retractor RECARO recommends alw...

Page 43: ...ved more than 1 inch 2 5 cm in any direction at the belt path 5 Attach and tighten the top tether as shown on pages 36 37 6 Check the tightness of the lap belt and retighten if needed This strap may b...

Page 44: ...hild restraint into the upright angle position by pulling the recline adjust handle and rotating the seat back upright Check to be sure it locks into position 2 Place the child restraint on the vehicl...

Page 45: ...k from shoulder belt Repeat as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than 1 inch 2 5 cm in any direction at the belt path 6 Close the belt lock off over the shoulder belt by pressing t...

Page 46: ...n NOTE You MUST use the belt lock off Use ONLY the fully upright position when installed Forward Facing WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur FORWARD FACING Non Locking ELR Lap Shoulder Belt Insta...

Page 47: ...shoulder belt by pressing the arm down onto the webbing and close the handle 7 Repeat steps 4 5 and 6 as needed until the child restraint cannot be moved more than 1 inch 2 5 cm in any direction at t...

Page 48: ...flights At the armrest height of the aircraft seat the child restraint is 14 5 in 36 8 cm wide Use this information when talking with the airline to ensure the child restraint will fit in the designa...

Page 49: ...Remove the trim cover as explained in Section 13 Trim Cover Removal Installation HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap Line dry to avoid shrinkage of the trim cover Do NOT bleach machine wash or m...

Page 50: ...adjuster lever and pull the shoulder straps forward to loosen the harness system 2 Open the chest clip by squeezing the tabs and separating 3 Release the harness straps from the buckle by pressing th...

Page 51: ...one side so that the edge can be guided out of the slot in the bracket 4 5a ProRIDE with Standard Harness System Pull the straps out of the child restraint from the front pulling above the harness pa...

Page 52: ...remove the foam from the cover and set aside Do NOT wash or submerge the headrest foam in water Do NOT remove the latch plates or chest clip components from the shoulder straps 6 Do NOT remove the lat...

Page 53: ...wn through their respective slots in the trim cover 10 Gently pull down on the main cover to expose the large opening behind the headrest Pull the opening down around the bottom of the headrest 11 Sli...

Page 54: ...stallation 2 Slide the bottom of the opening under and behind the lower edge of the headrest 3 Carefully slide the buckle harness adjuster strap and harness straps through the 4 slots of the trim cove...

Page 55: ...System Slide head restraint foam and cover onto the plastic frame of the seat 6b Performance RIDE with HERO Harness System Slide head restraint foam and cover onto the plastic frame of the seat Inser...

Page 56: ...ystem Route the harness straps through the head restraint and seat shell Make sure the harness straps are not twisted 9b Performance RIDE with HERO Harness System Route the harness straps through the...

Page 57: ...o the slots of the harness connector bracket 10 NOTE Make sure the seat LATCH strap is not routed between the harness and the seat the harness and the seat 11 Re adjust the headrest height to properly...

Page 58: ...rest can be moved upwards Press the harness adjuster lever and pull the shoulder straps out to loosen then raise the headrest with the knob Problem The vehicle seat belt is not tight fitting to the ch...

Page 59: ...Solution Check to determine if anything is lodged in the adjuster Remove any objects food or toys that may have become lodged in the area Problem The child restraint is too upright when used rear fac...

Page 60: ...mail info usa recaro cs com or call 1 888 9RECARO and speak to one of our customer service representatives for more information about replacement parts for your RECARO product Accessories Please visit...

Page 61: ...cation or alteration of the Product c Failure to comply with RECARO s instructions for service and maintenance d Accident unauthorized repairs or unauthorized use e Any attachment or replacement part...

Page 62: ...al assistance in your local area please contact a Child Passenger Safety CPS technician You can find a CPS technician in your area at cert safekids org Click on Find a Technician Many community groups...

Page 63: ...RS Supplemental Restraint System SIR Supplemental Inflatable Restraint IC Inflatable Curtain SIAB Side Impact AirBag Belt Path The manufacturer s required place where the safety belt passes around or...

Page 64: ...shing the red button Safety Stripe System A white stripe on the outside edges of the 5 point harness The white stripe should always remain at the outside edge of the harness above the lower buckle Sid...

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