User manual RECARO PROSPORT

[. . . ] child safety seats ® ProSPORT Instruction Manual Forward-facing Combination 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. When using as a child restraint system with integrated harness system: Suitable for use in vehicles with a 2-point (lap), 3-point (lap and shoulder) seat belts and LATCH anchorages. Only use with children who weigh between 20 and 90 pounds (9. 1 and 40. 8 kg), whose height is between 27 and 50 inches (69 and 127 cm), and who are over 12 months old. [. . . ] If the vehicle's backrest is adjustable, adjust the backrest into the upright position. Be sure this area is flat and clear from objects that might get in the way of installing the child restraint. Route the lap belt behind the ProSPORT's head restraint trim cover. Make sure the seat belt webbing is routed securely above the large black hooks and across red plastic shields. 29 2. 3. 3a 3b Locking Lap Belt (2 point) Installation ­ Harness Mode 4 4. 5. Buckle the seat belt. 5 Section 11: HARNESS MODE Installation While pressing down in the center of the ProSPORT, tighten the seat belt to remove any slack. Repeat as needed until the ProSPORT cannot be moved more than one inch (2. 5 cm) in either direction at the belt path. The top tether anchorage MUST be used with your lap belt (2 point) system for children weighing less than 52 pounds (23. 6 kg). If you do NOT have a top tether anchorage, a lap and shoulder (3 point) vehicle belt system MUST be used. To attach and tighten follow the instruction on pages on pages 27-28 of this manual. 6. 6 Locking Lap and Shoulder Belt (3 point) Installation ­ Harness Mode Many vehicles have lap and shoulder belt systems which remain loose for adult use and can be locked for use with a child restraint. Check you vehicle owner's manual to determine which type of seat belt system is in each seating location. There may be a label located on the door side of the seat belt with instructions for use with a child restraint. Follow locking lap and shoulder vehicle belt (3 point) installation to secure the child restraint for children weighing more than 52 pounds (23. 6 kg). 30 1 1. 2a Place the ProSPORT on the vehicle seat. If the vehicle's backrest is adjustable, adjust the backrest into the upright position. Be sure this area is flat and clear from objects that might get in the way of installing the child restraint. Fully extend the seat belt webbing and route the shoulder belt portion across the top corner of the child restraint. Look for this label to ensure correct routing: 3-POINT SHOULDER BELT ROUTING. Make sure that the lap belt portion of the vehicle seat belt is routed over the large black hooks and across the red plastic shield. Ensure that both portions of the seat belt are routed over the large black hook and red plastic shield on the buckle side of the child restraint. Buckle the seat belt. Section 11: HARNESS MODE Installation 2. 2b 3a 3. 3b 4 4. 31 5 5. While pressing down in the center of the ProSPORT, pull the seat belt to remove any slack. Repeat as needed until the ProSPORT cannot be moved more than one inch (2. 5 cm) in either direction at the belt path. If you have a top tether anchorage in your vehicle, it can ONLY be used for children weighing less than 52 pounds (23. 6 kg). [. . . ] 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; or Section 18: Warranty g. Improper loads (including passenger weight in excess of design limits); or i. 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. 54 Section 19: 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's available for purchase. Section 19 / 20: Replacement PartS / Additional Contact Section 20: Additional Contact RECARO North America, Inc. [. . . ]