RECARO Young Sport Instruction Manual

RECARO Young Sport Instruction ManualForward-facing Universal Child Restraint SystemWhen using as a child restraint system with integrated seatbelt ha

11Knowing Your VehicleBefore using your child restraint, take time to become familiar with the safetyfeatures of your vehicle so that you can use your

• Do NOT use a lap belt only in booster mode.• Do NOT use the lower LATCH system in booster mode.• Do NOT use motorized passive restraint shoulder bel

13HARNESS MODEInstalling Harness Mode in VehiclesabcProvided that your child weighs between20 and 40 pounds (8 and 18 kg), is be-tween 27 and 40 inche

14HARNESS MODEdefIf it is not aligned correctly, you may needto remove the restraint system from the ve-hicle and install it again, find another seat-

15HARNESS MODEijklm3 PT SHLDR BELT ROUTING2 PT/3 PT/LATCH ROUTING• 3-point (lap and shoulder) beltTo install with a 3-point belt, route thevehicle’s 3

16HARNESS MODEno• 2-point (lap) beltTo install with a 2-point belt, pass the ve-hicle’s 2-point belt behind the head re-straint trim cover, routing th

If your vehicle has top tether anchoragesand you are ready to install your top tether,follow these simple steps:1. Pull the top tether out of its stor

Provided that your child weighs between20 and 40 pounds (8 and 18 kg), is be-tween 27 and 40 inches (69 and 102 cm),and is over 1 year old, the harnes

If, at any time, you discover that restraintsystem adjustments need to be made tohelp the child fit the child restraint, STOPpositioning the child in

6. Pull the shoulder belts around the child,making sure all of the belts are straightand are not twisted (j).7. Fasten the free ends into the centerbu

Dear Parents,Welcome to the Recaro family of high quality automotive products andthank you for purchasing your new Recaro child restraint system.Recar

There are three VERY IMPORTANT rulesbefore making any adjustments:1. The integrated harness beltsMUST ALWAYS be positioned ATor ABOVE your child’s sho

3. Using the chart (f), determine the posi-tion in which the “rear tube” MUST be lo-cated. See the label on the rear side ofthe unit for the head rest

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS IN-JURY can occur. For your child’s safety,head restraint positions 4 and 5 are ONLYappropriate when using the seat inbooste

You may wish to remove the trim cover, forexample, if you wish to wash the trimcover. To do so, follow these steps:1. Unbuckle the chest clip and the

6. On the front side of the unit, pull theshoulder belts out of the head restrainttrim cover openings (f).7. Unfasten the snaps and Velcro nearthe han

10. Finally, route the belts (k) and centerbuckle (l) through the trim cover and re-move the trim cover completely.For trim cover reassembly follow th

If you would like to use the harness mode,the child restraint MUST be completelyconfigured in harness mode before in-stalling it in a vehicle. If the

4. Begin installing the shoulder belts byfeeding the metal belt anchor platesdownward and through the outer slots inthe black plastic housing (d &

7. Reach around to the top side of theunit and finish pulling the metal belt an-chors through the slots (i). Do this forboth right and left shoulder b

11. At this point, it is best to go ahead andfasten the chest clip and center buckle asthey would be with a child in the restraint(n). Lay them flat o

BOOSTER MODEHARNESS MODEContentsSafety Warnings 5Registration and Recall Information 6Warranty 7Use in Aircraft 7Additional Information 7Extreme Weath

16. After you have secured the shoulderbelts onto the yoke, pull the center adjust-ment strap on the front side of the unit toremove excess slack in t

32Provided that your child weighs between30 and 80 pounds (14 and 36 kg) and isbetween 37 and 59 inches (94 and 150cm) tall, the child may use the boo

BOOSTER MODE33Top TetherRegardless of whether you are usingharness mode or booster mode, use thetop tether AT ALL TIMES if your vehicle isequipped wit

If your vehicle has top tether anchoragesand you are ready to install your top tether,follow these simple steps:4. Pull the top tether out of its stor

BOOSTER MODEPositioning a Child in Booster Modeabc35Provided that your child weighs between30 and 80 pounds (14 and 36 kg) and isbetween 37 and 59 inc

Note that all adjustments MUST be madeBEFORE positioning the child in the re-straint AND BEFORE the child restraint isinstalled in a vehicle. Remember

5. After fastening the safety belt buckle,pull the seat belt tight to remove all ex-cess slack from the lap and shoulderbelts so the belt fits snugly

38BOOSTER MODE• In the booster mode, it is possible to usethe top tether for added safety. However,NEVER use any other belt except for thevehicle’s la

BOOSTER MODEAdjusting Booster Mode to Fit a Childabc39deThere are three VERY IMPORTANT rulesbefore making any adjustments:1. The vehicle’s shoulder be

Sleep PositionA minor adjustment option available on theYoung Sport is the sleep position. This fea-ture is designed to help your child be morecomfort

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur5Safety Warnings● When using as a child restraint system with integrated seatbeltharness system (or “harness

You may wish to remove the trim cover, forexample, if you wish to wash the trimcover. To do so, please follow these steps:1. Unfasten the snaps and Ve

42BOOSTER MODEabConverting from Harness to BoostercdeIf you would like to use the booster mode,the child restraint MUST be completelyconfigured in boo

6. Snap the yoke into its storage positionon the rear side of the child restraint (f)because the yoke is NOT used in boostermode.7. On the front side

SwivelEndBasePanel10. On the seat cushion, use your hand tobegin feeding the metal belt anchor down-ward and through the slot in the blackplastic hous

BOOSTER MODEo45pqrs14. Next simply snap the base panel backinto place (o) and reinstall the trim cover(p).NEVER under any circumstances removethe lowe

Use of Belt Shortening Clip(The information presented below was obtained from www.nhtsa.dot.gov)Some pre-1996 vehicles have lap belts that will not st

Use of a Locking Clip47Mfr. Part Number for Belt-Shortening Clips (Part name used bymanufacturer may be different)Ford F03Z-5461249-A (includes instru

See sections “Installing Harness Mode in a Vehicle” and “Installing BoosterMode in a Vehicle” to learn how to correctly install your top tether strap

Care and MaintenanceYour Young Sport has been engineered for long life and trouble-free usage.The fabric has been designed to resist stains and soilin

Trouble ShootingIn certain vehicle applications, you may encounter challenges to safely installand position a child in the restraint system. If this i

6WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occurRegistration and Recall InformationChild restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register

Knowing Your LabelsWARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Failure to follow warn-ings on the child restraint labels could cause serious injury or

Look for this label on the side of the head restraint for important safety infor-mation 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 informa-tion, including installation diagram, and weight and height recommen

Glossary2-Point Seat Belt: A restraint system with two attachment points. (Alsocalled a “lap belt.”)3-Point Seat Belt: A seat belt with both a lap and

ISO/TC 22/SC 12/WG 1 N538: Side impact test requirements for childrestraints. Not required for child restraints sold in the USA.LATCH: Lower Anchors a

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7WarrantyRecaro North America, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materialsor workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of 12 mont

8Extreme WeatherWhen it is hot, Recaro recommends the following tips to reduce possible in-jury or discomfort to your child:• Park in the shade.• Cove

9HARNESS MODE BOOSTER MODEThe chart below shows a graphic representation of which sizes of childrenare suitable for each Young Sport user mode. The pi

10It is equally important to become familiar with the features of your child re-straint system. The diagrams below help you to identify key features.C