User manual RECARO PROBOOSTER

[. . . ] child safety seats ® ProBOOSTER 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. [. . . ] DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur · 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. 15 ProBOOSTER Features: It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. These diagrams help you identify key features. Shoulder Belt Routings (2) Head Restraint Side Impact Protection Back Rest Armrests (2) Lap Belt Restraints (2) Seat Cushion 16 Owners Manual Storage ProBOOSTER Features: It is important to become familiar with the features of your child restraint system. Head Restraint Adjustment Lever Head Restraint Shoulder Belt Routings (2) Side Impact Protection Back Rest Armrest Lap Belt Restraints (2) 17 Section 8: Adjusting the ProBOOSTER to Fit Your Child Head Restraint Adjustment The purpose of the head restraint adjustment is to maximize the side impact protection for the child's head and properly position the vehicle shoulder belt across the child's body. There are eleven (11) height adjustment positions of the head restraint that will allow the ProBOOSTER to grow with your child. Prior to placing and fitting the child restraint system to the vehicle seat, adjust the head restraint to fit the child. After finding the correct position for the head restraint to the child, place the ProBOOSTER in the vehicle. To properly fit your child, the head restraint should be positioned as follows: · Your child's head must be centered vertically between the top and bottom of the head restraint. -AND· The red shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system must be above the child's shoulder to allow for correct vehicle belt positioning. 18 To adjust the head restraint: 2 1. Have your child sit in the ProBOOSTER before it is placed in the vehicle. Adjust the head restraint by lifting up on the head restraint adjustment handle located at the top rear of the head restraint. 3 3. There are (11) height adjustment positions of the head restraint on the ProBOOSTER. Once the head restraint adjustment handle is lifted either pull up or slide the head restraint down until the head restraint is in the proper positions detailed in step 1 and 2 of this section. 19 It is important to always check that the position of the head restraint height is correct for your child as your child continues to grow. Your child is too TALL for the ProBOOSTER when: · The child's shoulders are even with or above the red shoulder belt guides when the head restraint is adjusted to its highest position. · The child's ear is above the top edge of the head restraint when the head restraint is adjusted to its highest position. Your child is too SHORT for the ProBOOSTER when: · The child's ear is below the bottom edge of the head restraint when the head restraint is adjusted to its lowest position. 20 Section 9: Adjusting the ProBOOSTER to Fit Your Vehicle Backrest Recline Adjustment The purpose of the backrest recline adjustment is to help the ProBOOSTER fit flat against your vehicle's seating surfaces. However, due to great variation in vehicle seating shape and design, the ProBOOSTER is NOT suitable to use in all vehicle seats. Therefore, you MUST read and understand all of the information in Section 6: of this manual titled "Learning About Your Vehicle", which covers the types of vehicle seats that CANNOT be used with the ProBOOSTER. The seat backrest is in the upright position when the recline bar is adjusted DOWN flat against the child restraint seat cushion. The seat backrest is in the recline position when the recline bar is adjusted UP flat against the child restraint seat back. NEVER use the recline bar in any position except fully down or fully up. 2 3 NOTE: Though it may seem that the recline bar is not providing recline, the purpose of the recline bar is to assure correct fitment of the child restraint to your vehicle seat. 21 To confirm the ProBOOSTER is properly fitted to your vehicle: 1 1. Firmly push the child restraint system into the vehicle seat cushion and toward the vehicle seat back. Both the seat base and seat back of the child restraint should fit as close to the vehicle seat as possible. 2 2. [. . . ] The upholstery fabric is subject to a certain degree of wear even from normal use. Exclusions: A Product will not be considered "defective" and this Warranty will not apply, where the claimed defect is attributable to: a) b) c) d) e) f) Improper installation; Modification or alteration of the Product; Failure to comply with RECARO's instructions for service and maintenance; Accident, unauthorized repairs, or unauthorized use; Any attachment or replacement part that was manufactured, supplied or adde by others and was not part of the Product; Exposure to corrosive materials, the elements (including, but not limited to, cold or freezing temperatures, excessive heat, fire, humidity, and sunlight), or other acts of God; Ordinary wear and tear (including fading and discoloration); 35 g) h) i) j) Improper loads (including passenger weight in excess of design limits); Removal of the Product from the original application or reinstallation of the Product in the original or another application; or Any other neglect, abuse or misuse. 36 Section 15: Replacement Parts RECARO offers a variety of replacement parts for your child restraint system. Please call us at 1-800-8-RECARO and speak to one of our customer service representatives for more information on what is available for purchase. Customer Service Contact Information: Phone Toll Free: 1-800-8-RECARO (1-800-873-2276) Fax: Email Address: Website: (248) 364-3806 childseats@recarousa. com www. recarokids. com 37 Section 16: Additional Contact Information If you need help with installation or usage, please use the following contact information: RECARO North America 4120 Luella Lane Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Toll Free: 1-800-8-RECARO (1-800-873-2276) Fax: 248-364-3806 E-mail: childseats@recarousa. com Website: www. recarokids. com For personal assistance in your local area, please contact a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician. [. . . ]