User manual RECARO YOUNG EXPERT PLUS

[. . . ] Tested in accordance to ISO/TC 22/SC 12/WG 1 N538 side impact protection requirements. Dear Parents, Welcome to the Recaro family of high quality automotive products and thank you for purchasing your new Recaro child restraint system. Recaro has had 100 years' experience in the design and manufacture of premium automotive products. To make all the products Recaro makes worthy of the name, we've subjected them to a comprehensive product development program complying with American FMVSS 213 safety standards. Although each RECARO child restraint system is equipped with the most state-of-the-art safety features such as Side Impact Protection (SIP), it is not a 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. Therefore, please make sure to carefully review all the important information in this instruction manual to properly restrain your child. [. . . ] If the child restraint is not configured in harness mode, you will need to physically convert it over to harness mode. To do so, following these instructions: 1. Flip the head restraint trim cover upward so you have access to the understructure of the child restraint (a). b 2. On both sides of the unit, unfasten the Velcro and pull the trim cover forward so you have access to the understructure of the child restraint (b). c 3. Free the lower LATCH belt from the trim cover by feeding its ends through the trim cover (c). This will help keep the lower LATCH belt out of your way during the conversion process. 27 d e 4. Begin installing the shoulder belts by feeding the metal belt anchor plates downward and through the outer slots in the black plastic housing (d & e). Do this for both right and left shoulder belts. In a similar fashion, route the center buckle's metal anchor plate through the slot in the center of the trim cover and begin feeding it through the center slot in the plastic housing (f). In this step, it is only necessary to start feeding the plates. See the next step to continue the process on the underside of the unit. If your vehicle is not equipped with top tether anchorages, simply stow the top tether assembly in the pouch provided (u). You are now ready to install the harness mode in a vehicle. See the section "Installing Harness Mode in a Vehicle" for the procedures. 31 Installing Booster Mode in Vehicles a BOOSTER MODE Provided that your child weighs between 30 and 80 pounds (14 and 36 kg) and is between 37 and 59 inches (94 and 150 cm) tall, the child may use the booster mode. b Make sure the child restraint is completely configured in the booster mode before installing it in a vehicle. If the child restraint is not configured in the booster mode, you will need to physically convert it over to booster mode. To learn how, go to the section "Converting from Harness to Booster. " If you are ready to proceed with installing the booster mode in a vehicle, continue with the following steps: c 1. Choose a vehicle seating location with a 3-point seat belt. If the vehicle backrest is adjustable, adjust vehicle's 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 (a). If not, choose another seating position. 3. Finally, check the alignment of the Young Sport. It MUST be forward-facing just like the vehicle's seat, and it MUST NOT be twisted or binding up for any reason (c). [. . . ] This will prevent the manual from being lost or damaged. Just look on the back of your child restraint for the label pictured below and stow it underneath the trim cover. LIFT HERE FOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Knowing Your Labels Look for this label for general safety information and procedures for registering your child restraint, which is very important for reaching you in the event of a recall. You have the option of registering via either postal mail or online at www. recaro-nao. com. 51 30937907 Look for this label on the side of the head restraint for important safety information and a quick instruction on how to adjust the head restraint. 52 Look for this label on the side of the child restraint for general safety information, including installation diagram, and weight and height recommendation. 53 2-Point Seat Belt: A restraint system with two attachment points. [. . . ]