User manual RECARO VIVO LITE

[. . . ] ® Vivo / Vivo lite Instruction Manual 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 3-point (lap & shoulder) seat belts. Use this child restraint only with children whose weight is between 30 and 100 lb (14 and 36 kg) and height is between 37 and 59 inches (94 and 150 cm). [. . . ] However, due to great variation in vehicle seating shape and design, this child restraint is NOT suitable for all vehicle seats. Therefore, you MUST read and understand all of the information in the section, "Learning About Your Vehicle, " which covers the types of vehicle seats that CANNOT be used with this child restraint system. 1 If the backrest recline needs to be adjusted to properly fit your vehicle seat, follow these steps: 1. While holding the Vivo / Vivo lite seat cushion down, lift the backrest and rotate it to the desired position. The Vivo / Vivo lite backrest and bottom should fit close to the vehicle seat cushions with no large gaps. 2 2. You should be able to feel the backrest engage into one of the two positions. Double check by rocking the backrest forward and back that it is secure in one of the adjustment positions. 13 WARNING!DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur · Do NOT use the child restraint when the child's shoulders are even with or above the red shoulder belt routing when the head restraint is adjusted to its highest position. · Do NOT use the child restraint when the child's ear is above the top edge of the head restraint when the head restraint is adjusted to its highest position. · Do NOT use the child restraint when the child's ear is below the bottom edge of the head restraint when the head restraint is adjusted to its lowest position. · NEVER make adjustments while the vehicle is in motion or while the child is in the restraint. 14 Section 6: Learning About Your Vehicle 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. If there is interference in placing the Vivo / Vivo lite flat against the vehicle seat bottom and back cushions, adjust the vehicle seat back angle or choose another seating position. If the vehicle will be driven without a child seated in the restraint, either fasten the 3-point belt around the restraint (see Section 4 for belt routing) or store it somewhere outside the passenger cabin so that it cannot injure anyone while the vehicle is in motion. RECARO recommends storing the child restraint in a cool and dry location. WARNING!DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur · 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. 18 Section 8: Riding in the VivoTM / VivoTM lite 1. Provided that your child's height is the proper range between 37 and 59 inches (94 and 150 cm) tall and weigh 30 to 100 lbs (13. 6 to 45. 4 kg), have your child sit in the Vivo / Vivo lite. Use the following steps every time the Vivo / Vivo lite is used to double check whether the child has outgrown the height adjustment or if the head restraint was moved since its last use. · Make sure the child's shoulders are 1 below the red shoulder belt routing. · Make sure the child's ears (or middle of the head) are centered in the head restraint. - The child is too tall when he or she is greater than 59 inches (150 cm) tall or when his or her ear is above the top edge of the head restraint when the head restraint is adjusted to its highest position. - The child is too short when his or her ear is below the bottom edge of the head restraint when the head restraint is adjusted to its lowest position. If adjustments need to be made, refer to Section 5: "Adjusting the Vivo / Vivo lite to fit the Child". 19 2 2. Next, place the vehicle's 3-point seat belt around the child and through the red belt routings as follows: 1 a. Route the shoulder portion of the vehicle's 3-point seat belt through the red shoulder belt routing on the seat belt supply side of the head restraint. [. . . ] 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) Improper installation; b) Modification 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 that was manufactured, supplied or added by others and was not part of the Product; f) 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; g) Ordinary wear and tear (including fading and discoloration); h) Improper loads (including passenger weight in excess of design limits); i) Removal of the Product from the original application or reinstallation of the Product in the original or another application; or j) Any other neglect, abuse or misuse. 25 Section 14: 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 15: 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 Phone: 1-800-8-RECARO Fax: 248-364-3806 Email: childseat@recaro-nao. com Website: www. recaro. com For personal assistance in your local area, please contact a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician. Click on "Child Passenger Safety" and select "Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Locator. " Many community groups, fire and police stations schedule car seat checks that you can visit with your child. [. . . ]