Dear Parents,

Welcome to the Recaro family of high quality automotive products and

thank you for purchasing your new Young Sport child restraint system.

By 2006, Recaro will have had 100 years’ experience in the design and
manufacture of premium automotive products. To make the Young Sport
worthy of the Recaro name, we’ve subjected it to a comprehensive
product development program complying with both European ECE
R44/03 and American FMVSS 213 safety standards.

Although each RECARO Young Sport 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
Young Sport Instruction Manual
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. Also,
before using your new child restraint for the first time, please review all
components carefully to make sure nothing has been damaged during
shipping. Failure to follow these instructions and the labels on the seat
can result in serious injury or even death.

Remember, parents are a child’s best examples. Be sure to ALWAYS

buckle your seatbelt and your children will be much more likely to do the
same. Thanks again for choosing Recaro and enjoy your Young Sport! If
you have any questions or need assistance of any kind please call 1-
800-8-RECARO, fax us at 248-364-3806, or send us an email to
info@recaro-nao.com.

Yours sincerely,
Forward-facing Universal Child Restraint System
When using as a child restraint system with integrated seatbelt harness system: Suitable for Recaro North America, Inc.
use in vehicles with 2-point (lap) seatbelts, 3-point (lap & shoulder) seatbelts, and LATCH & top
tether anchorage systems. Only use with children who weigh between 18 and 40 pounds (8 and 18
kg), whose height is between 27 and 40 inches (69 and 102 cm), and who are over 1 year old.
When using as a belt-positioning booster child restraint system: Only suitable for use in
vehicles with 3-point (lap & shoulder) seat belts. Only use with children who weigh between 30 and
80 pounds (14 and 36 kg) and whose height is between 37 and 59 inches (94 and 150 cm).
Approved in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213, ECE R44/03, and
ISO/DIS 14646 Side Impact Protection.

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Contents
Safety Warnings 5 Glossary 52

Registration and Recall Information 6

Use in Aircraft 6

Extreme Weather 7

Knowing Your Child Restraint 7

Knowing Your Vehicle 10

Installing Harness Mode in Vehicles 12

HARNESS MODE
Positioning a Child in Harness Mode 17

Adjusting Harness Mode to Fit a Child 20

Harness Mode Trim Cover Removal 23

Converting from Booster to Harness 26

Installing Booster Mode in Vehicles 31

BOOSTER MODE
Positioning a Child in Booster Mode 34

Adjusting Booster Mode to Fit a Child 38

Booster Mode Trim Cover Removal 41

Converting from Harness to Booster 42

Use of Belt Shortening Clip 46

Use of a Locking Clip 47

Use and Installation of a Top Tether 47

Care and Maintenance 49

Trouble Shooting 50

Replacement Parts 51

Warranty 51

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 WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Safety Warnings
●Do NOT lubricate buckles or fasteners.
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur ●A snug strap should NOT allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight
line without sagging. It does NOT press on the child’s flesh or push the
●When using as a child restraint system with integrated seatbelt child’s body into an unnatural position.
harness system (or “harness mode”): Use only in vehicles with 2- ●Do NOT add accessories, toys, padding, or other items to this child
point (lap) seatbelts, 3-point (lap & shoulder) seatbelts, or LATCH & top restraint unless provided by Recaro.
tether anchorage systems to install the child restraint in a vehicle, AND ●This child restraint must NOT be used in the home, boats, or other non-
use only with children who weigh between 18 and 40 pounds (8 and 18 certified applications.
kg), whose height is between 27 and 40 inches (69 and 102 cm), and ●NEVER use this child restraint in any vehicle seating position equipped
who are over 1 year old. with an active airbag unless recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
●When using as a belt-positioning booster child restraint system (or ●If a child restraint has been in a crash or vehicle accident, it must be
“booster mode”): Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt (“3- replaced; do NOT use the child restraint again. A crash can cause
point”) system when restraining the child in the booster seat. Only use unseen damage and using it again can cause serious injury or death.
the booster seat in vehicles with 3-point (lap & shoulder) seat belts, ●NEVER leave a child unattended even when sleeping.
AND only use with children who weigh between 30 and 80 pounds (14 ●NEVER allow a child to play with this child restraint; it is NOT a toy.
and 36 kg) and whose height is between 37 and 59 inches (94 and 150 ●Do NOT use the vehicle’s lower LATCH System with the booster mode.
cm). ●There is no guarantee that this child restraint will prevent injury or death
●Follow all instructions on the child restraint and in this manual. Do NOT in a particular crash. However, if you stress careful driving and proper
use this child restraint system until you have read and understood the use of your child restraint, it can lower the risk of injury or death in most
instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner’s manual. Do NOT crashes.
let others install or use this child restraint system unless they ●Do NOT use frayed, cut, or damaged harnesses.
understand how to use it. ●NEVER use a used child seat unless you know its complete history.
●Do NOT make any technical modification to the child restraint system
and use it only as outlined in these instructions. Otherwise, the safety
function of the seat will be reduced or completely voided and death or
Registration and Recall Information
serious injury can occur.
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this
●Use the child restraint only in rear seating positions equipped with
restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address and the
proper seatbelts and/or child restraint anchorage systems available to
restraint’s model name and manufacturing date to:
these seating positions so that the child cannot be endangered by the
front-seat passenger’s airbag. RECARO North America, Inc.
●According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly 3275 Lapeer Road West
restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating Auburn Hills, MI 48326
positions.
●Observe the safety instructions. or call 1-800-8-RECARO. For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s
●Before each use, inspect the child restraint. Make sure nothing on the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to
child restraint is damaged, loose or broken. If anything on the restraint http://www.NHTSA.gov.
appears damaged, loose, or broken, do NOT use the restraint.
●Failure to follow warnings on the child restraint labels could cause
serious injury or death. Use in Aircraft
●Restraint systems should be securely belted to the vehicle, even when
they are not occupied, since in a crash an unsecured child restraint Do NOT use this child restraint in aircraft. This restraint is NOT certified for
system may injure other occupants. aircraft use because it can be used as a belt positioning booster which
●This restraint is NOT certified for aircraft in either harness mode or requires a lap belt and a shoulder belt. Aircraft seats generally do not
booster mode. As a booster seat, it requires a lap AND shoulder belt. provide a shoulder belt.
Aircraft seats generally do not provide a shoulder belt.
●Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in burns.

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Extreme Weather
When it is hot, Recaro recommends the following tips to reduce possible
injury or discomfort to your child:

• Park in the shade.

• Cover the child restraint with a sheet or blanket when not in use.
• ALWAYS check surface temperatures of the child restraint before
placing a child in it.

When it is cold, Recaro recommends the following tips to reduce possible

injury or discomfort to your child:

• Remove the child’s bulky clothing before restraining the child in the
seat. This will help belts and other safety features function properly.
• After restraining the child in the seat, cover the child and the HARNESS MODE BOOSTER MODE
restraint system with a blanket to maintain warmth and comfort of
the child.
The chart below shows a graphic representation of which sizes of children
Knowing Your Child Restraint are suitable for each Young Sport user mode. The pink region represents
children who are suitable for use in the Young Sport harness mode. The
This child restraint system is known as a “universal” child restraint because blue region represents children who are allowed to use the Young Sport in
it has more than one user mode: its booster mode. The grey region indicates where the two modes overlap,
which means that parents with children in that region have the option of
1) HARNESS MODE: Child restraint system with integrated using either mode.
seatbelt harness system.

2) BOOSTER MODE: Child restraint system for use as a belt- 60

positioning booster seat.

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It is important to know the difference between these two use modes, be able 50

Height (in.)
to choose which mode is appropriate for your child, and be able to choose
which sections of this instruction manual apply to the mode that you desire. 40

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To facilitate choosing the right set of instructions for the mode that you
desire, look for color codes on the sides of the pages in this instruction 30
manual. Specific harness mode instructions are indicated in pink, and
specific booster mode instructions are indicated in blue. Note that general 27

information and information applying to both user modes, is not color-coded.

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WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. NEVER use this child 10 18 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

restraint system unless it is set up for children of the proper size as Weight (lbs.)
recommended in this instruction manual.

NOTE: Children must be over 1 year old

to use the Young Sport.

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It is equally important to become familiar with the features of your child
restraint system. The diagrams below help you to identify key features. Knowing Your Vehicle
CARRY HANDLE
Before using your child restraint, take time to become familiar with the safety
HEAD RESTRAINT SIDE IMPACT features of your vehicle so that you can use your child restraint system
PROTECTION (SIP) correctly. Below is a diagram that helps you to identify key features.
RED BELT
ROUTINGS SIDE IMPACT
(BOTH SIDES) PROTECTION
(SIP)
BELT PAD
RED BELT BACKREST
ROUTINGS
(BOTH SIDES) INTEGRATED HARNESS
SYSTEM & CHEST CLIP
ARMREST
RED BELT
CUSHION ROUTINGS
INLAY (BOTH SIDES)

A-LOCK SEAT CUSHION

COVER
RECLINER
TOP TETHER ANCHORAGE

LOWER LATCH ANCHORAGE

AIRBAG

TOP TETHER
Because the design and operation of vehicle seating positions and seat
belts vary, make sure to ALWAYS observe the following guidelines:

• When using the harness mode, use only ONE of the following
means for securing the child restraint in a vehicle BEFORE
positioning your child in the system (most preferred means listed
first):
9 Lower LATCH and top tether
9 3-point (lap and shoulder) belt and top tether
LOWER LATCH 9 2-point (lap) belt and top tether
9 Lower LATCH
9 3-point (lap and shoulder) belt
9 2-point (lap) belt

• ALWAYS use your vehicle’s lap and shoulder (“3-point”) belt

system when restraining the child in booster mode. In booster
mode, it is also possible to use the top tether for additional safety.

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• Do NOT use a lap belt only in booster mode.
Installing Harness Mode in Vehicles
• Do NOT use the lower LATCH system in booster mode.
Provided that your child weighs between 18
• Do NOT use motorized passive restraint shoulder belt systems. and 40 pounds (8 and 18 kg), is between 27
and 40 inches (69 and 102 cm), and is over 1
year old, the harness mode may be used.

Make sure the child restraint is completely

configured in the harness mode before
installing it in a vehicle. If the child restraint is
not configured in the harness mode, you will
need to physically convert it over to harness
mode. To learn how, go to the section
“Converting from Booster to Harness.”

• Do NOT use passive restraints lap or shoulder belt If you are ready to proceed with installing the
mounted on a door. harness mode in a vehicle, continue with the
following steps:

1. Choose a vehicle seating location with

one of the following (most preferred
means listed first):
9 Lower LATCH and top tether
9 3-point (lap and shoulder) belt
and top tether
9 2-point (lap) belt and top tether
9 Lower LATCH
9 3-point (lap and shoulder) belt
9 2-point (lap) belt
• ALWAYS install this child restraint system forward-facing.
Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST ALWAYS be used with
2. If the vehicle backrest is adjustable,
this child restraint. Do NOT install this child restraint into
adjust vehicle’s backrest into the upright
any of the following types of seating positions:
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.

NEVER install NEVER install in the rear NEVER install 3. Next, place the child restraint onto the
rear-facing seat of small extended side-facing seating surface. Situate the child restraint
cab pickups
properly by firmly pushing it rearward
toward the vehicle backrest (b), making
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sure the restraint is positioned flat against
and under MUST ride in the rear seats, away from front airbags. The only
all seating surfaces.
exception is if the airbag is turned off. If your vehicle does not have rear
seats, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual to help identify safety features
4. Finally, check the alignment of the Young
in your vehicle or contact the vehicle manufacturer. If your vehicle is
Sport. It MUST be forward-facing just like
equipped with front passenger side airbags, refer to your vehicle owner’s
the vehicle’s seat, and it MUST NOT be
manual for child restraint installation instructions.
twisted or binding up for any reason (c). If

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it is not aligned correctly, you may need 9 3-point (lap and shoulder) belt
to remove the restraint system from the To install with a 3-point belt, route the
vehicle and install it again, find another vehicle’s 3-point belt across the top
seating position, or consult your vehicle’s corner of the child restraint (i). Look for
owner’s manual. this label for the correct place to route
the shoulder portion of the belt in
5. Next, secure the child restraint to the harness mode:
vehicle via one of the following means
(most preferred means listed first): 3 PT SHLDR BELT ROUTING

9 Lower LATCH
To install with the lower LATCH system, Next, pass the vehicle’s 3-point belt
first remove the lower LATCH buckles behind the head restraint trim cover (j),
from their storage hangers on both sides making sure to route the lap portion
of the unit (d). Make sure the lower above the large black hooks and across
LATCH belt is routed securely above the the red routing labels on both sides of
large black hooks and across the red the unit (k). Look for this label for the
routing labels on both sides of the unit correct place to route the lap portion of
(e). Look for this label for the correct the belt in harness mode:
place to route the lower LATCH belt in
harness mode: 2PT/3 PT/LATCH ROUTING
2PT/3 PT/LATCH ROUTING
Finally, buckle the seat belt (l) and pull
Next, simply engage the lower LATCH back on the shoulder belt to remove
buckles onto the vehicle’s lower LATCH excess slack (m). Be sure that the belt
anchorage bars. The anchorage bars are fits snugly around the child restraint.
located on each side of the child restraint
between the backrest and seat cushion To install the top tether, see the “Top
of the vehicle seat (f). Note that Tether” subsection below.
anchorages may be hidden in the
vehicle’s seat so you may need to locate
them blindly with your hand before being
able to engage the lower LATCH buckles
(g). You may need to loosen the strap of
the lower LATCH belt to provide more
slack before engaging the lower LATCH
buckles. ALWAYS make sure you hear
an audible click when engaging the
LATCH system. Finally, tighten the lower
LATCH belts snugly (h). To obtain a
snug fit, we recommend applying a little
weight to the unit while tightening the
lower LATCH belts, which will compress
the vehicle seat and allow further
cinching of the lower LATCH belts.

To install the top tether, see the “Top

Tether” subsection below.

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If your vehicle has top tether anchorages
9 2-point (lap) belt and you are ready to install your top
To install with a 2-point belt, pass the tether, follow these simple steps:
vehicle’s 2-point belt behind the head
restraint trim cover, routing the lap 1. Pull the top tether out of its storage
portion above the large black hooks and pouch on the rear side of the child
across the red routing labels on both restraint (p).
sides of the unit (n). Look for this label
for the proper place to route the 2-point 2. Fully engage the child restraint’s top
(lap) belt in harness mode: tether buckle onto the vehicle’s top
tether anchorage loop (q).
2PT/3 PT/LATCH ROUTING
3. Remove slack from the top tether by
pulling tightly on the strap (r). The
Finally, buckle the seat belt (o) and pull top tether MUST be snug.
back on it to remove all excess slack. Be
sure that the belt fits snugly around the Note that if the vehicle will be driven without a
child restraint. child positioned in the restraint, then either
fasten a safety belt around the unit, or store it
To install the top tether, see the “Top somewhere outside the passenger cabin so
Tether” subsection below. that it cannot injure anyone while the vehicle
is in motion. Recaro recommends storing the
Top Tether child restraint in a cool and dry location.

Regardless of whether you are using WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY

harness mode or booster mode, use can occur. Restraint systems should be
the top tether AT ALL TIMES if your securely belted to the vehicle, even when
vehicle is equipped with top tether they are not occupied, since in a crash an
anchorages. See the section “Knowing unsecured child restraint system may injure
Your Vehicle” for the general location of other occupants.
top tether anchors.
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
If your vehicle is equipped with top tether can occur. Check for secure fit by placing
anchorages, locate the top tether your hands on the child restraint system, near
anchorage at the seating position that the base of the unit, and pull. The child safety
you wish to install the child restraint seat should not move more than one inch
system. Note that this anchorage is (25mm) forward or sideways.
usually just above the top of the vehicle
seat’s backrest, but it may also be
located behind the vehicle seat (hidden
from frontal view). See your vehicle
owner’s manual to learn about whether
your vehicle is equipped with top tether
anchorages and where your top tether
anchorages are located.

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If, at any time, you discover that restraint
Positioning a Child in Harness Mode system adjustments need to be made to help
the child fit the child restraint, STOP
positioning the child in the unit, remove the
Provided that your child weighs between 18 child from the unit, and go directly to the
and 40 pounds (8 and 18 kg), is between 27 “Adjusting Harness Mode to fit a
and 40 inches (69 and 102 cm), and is over 1 Child“ section and perform the necessary
year old, the harness mode may be used. adjustments. Only after the system is properly
adjusted, come back to this section to
Determine based on the size of the child position a child in the restraint. Note that all
whether adjustments to the child restraint adjustments MUST be made BEFORE
need to be made. Use the following guideline positioning the child in the restraint AND
to determine whether your child fits the BEFORE the child restraint is installed in a
restraint: vehicle. Remember, NEVER perform
installation, positioning, or adjustment to the
1. The child’s shoulders MUST be below the child restraint while the vehicle is in motion.
bottom edge of the head restraint at all
times (a). If you are ready to begin positioning a child in
the harness mode, follow these steps:
2. The child’s ear (or middle of the head)
MUST be centered in the head restraint 1. Loosen the harness system by pressing
(b). the A-Lock button with one hand and
pulling the shoulder harnesses forward
a. The child is too tall when he or she is with your other hand (e).
greater than 40 inches (102 cm) tall
or when his or her ear is above the 2. Unbuckle the chest clip by squeezing in
top edge of the head restraint when the center of the chest clip (f).
the head restraint is adjusted to its
highest position – position #3 for 3. Unbuckle the 5-point integrated harness
harness mode (c). buckle by depressing the red button in
the center of the buckle (g).
b. The child is too short when he or
she is less than 27 inches (69 cm) tall 4. Open up the 5-point point harness so that
or when his or her ear is below the it can accept the child (h).
bottom edge of the head restraint
when the head restraint is adjusted to 5. Place the child in the restraint system and
its lowest position (d). pull the buckle and crotch pad upward so
that it is positioned comfortably between
If adjustments need to be made, refer to the the child’s legs (i).
section, “Adjusting Harness Mode to Fit a
Child.”

If the child restraint is not completely

configured in the harness mode, you will
need to physically convert it over to harness
mode. To learn how, go to the section
“Converting from Booster to Harness.”

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6. Pull the shoulder belts around the child, Adjusting Harness Mode to Fit a Child
making sure all of the belts are straight
and are not twisted (j).
There are three VERY IMPORTANT rules
7. Fasten the free ends into the center before making any adjustments:
buckle (k). You should hear an audible
click when engaging into the center 1. The integrated harness belts MUST
buckle. ALWAYS be positioned AT or ABOVE
your child’s shoulders AT ALL TIMES
8. Pull the center strap below the A-Lock to (a)!
remove slack in the 5-point harness
system (l). 2. The child’s shoulders MUST be below
the bottom edge of the head restraint
9. Fasten the chest clip together and slide it at all times (b)!
along the belt such that it is positioned
even with the child’s armpits (m). 3. The child’s ear (or middle of the head)
MUST be centered in the head
10. Position the shoulder belt pads in a restraint (c)!
comfortable position, preferably at the top
or front of the shoulders. However, do There is one main adjustment that you can
NOT allow the belt pads to interfere with perform to fulfill these three rules – head
the correct positioning of the chest clip restraint height adjustment. The head
(shown in m). restraint height is critical for protecting the
child’s head from side impacts, determining
11. Verify the tension of the belts by placing the exact position of the integrated shoulder
two fingers underneath the shoulder belts belt system and has a very important
at their tightest point. Belts should be relationship with the position of the “rear tube”
adjusted snugly so that ONLY two adult (d) on the child restraint system. It is very
fingers are able to be placed between the important to understand the relationship
belts and the child (n). between the head restraint height and the
“rear tube” height. When you adjust the head
12. If further tightening is necessary, pull the restraint height, you MUST ALWAYS adjust
center strap below the A-Lock again, but the “rear tube” height. Likewise, when you
don’t forget to properly position the chest adjust the “rear tube” height, you MUST
clip and shoulder belt pads if necessary. ALWAYS adjust the head restraint height.

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY Rear Follow these steps to adjust the head
can occur. Make sure to fasten and tighten tube restraint height:
the harness system properly and snugly.
1. Access the rear side of the child restraint
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY and locate the yellow head restraint
can occur. A snug strap should not allow adjustment knob.
any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line
without sagging. It does not press on the 2. Pull the yellow knob with one hand and
child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an move the head restraint with the other
unnatural position. hand (e). Make sure the head restraint

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engages fully into the desired adjustment sides of the child restraint seat cushion to
Head positions. raise the child restraint into the sleep position.
“Rear tube”
Restraint Note that the sleep position has only two
Position 3. Using the chart (f), determine the position positions: all the way up or all the way down.
Position
1 Bottom in which the “rear tube” MUST be located. NEVER make adjustments while the vehicle
2 Middle See the label on the rear side of the unit is in motion.
for the head restraint position (g).
3 Top
Positions 4 and 5 are for booster mode WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
FOR
4 only. NEVER use positions 4 or 5 in can occur. For your child’s safety, head
BOOSTER harness mode. NEVER try to extend the restraint positions 4 and 5 are ONLY
MODE head restraint beyond position 5.
5 appropriate when using the seat in booster
ONLY!
mode. Therefore, do NOT use head restraint
a. Example A: If the “rear tube” is in its positions 4 or 5 in harness mode!
middle position, ALWAYS make sure
the head restraint is in position 2. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
can occur. In harness mode, the integrated
b. Example B: If the head restraint is in harness belts MUST ALWAYS be positioned
position 1, ALWAYS make sure the AT or ABOVE your child’s shoulders AT ALL
“rear tube” is in its bottom position. TIMES.

c. Example C: When using the booster WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY

mode, you may use any of the head can occur. In harness mode, ALWAYS make
restraint positions (1-5) as long as the sure the “rear tube” is fully engaged and
child fulfills all booster mode adjusted to the correct position.
requirements. Note that because the
harness system is removed during
booster mode, the “rear tube” is WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
NOT used during booster mode. can occur. In harness mode, ALWAYS
See “BOOSTER MODE” sections for properly adjust the “rear tube” when making
more details about booster mode. adjustments to the head restraint. ALWAYS
properly adjust the head restraint when
4. If the “rear tube” is not already in the making adjustments to the “rear tube.”
correct position, pull it out of the child
restraint and reposition it into the correct
position (h).

5. Make sure that no belt is trapped

underneath the “rear tube” and that all
belts move freely. Use your hand to
check both left and right shoulder belts to
verify that they move freely (i).
Sleep Position

A minor adjustment option available on the

Young Sport is the sleep position. This
feature is designed to help your child be more
comfortable while seated. To make this
adjustment, simply turn the knobs (j) on both

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Harness Mode Trim Cover Removal 6. On the front side of the unit, pull the
shoulder belts out of the head restraint
You may wish to remove the trim cover, for trim cover openings (f).
example, if you wish to wash the trim cover.
To do so, follow these steps: 7. Unfasten the snaps and Velcro near the
handle of the unit and pull the head
1. Unbuckle the chest clip and the harness restraint trim cover off of the head
buckle so that the belts are loose (a). restraint (g).

2. Slide the crotch pad off of the buckle (b) 8. On both sides of the unit, unfasten the
and remove the crotch pad from the unit. Velcro and pull the trim cover forward (h).
Make sure to free the lower LATCH belt
3. Push the buckle through the center slot from the trim cover by routing it through
on the cushion inlay (c) and remove the the holes on both sides of the trim cover
cushion inlay from the unit. (i).

4. Unfasten and remove the shoulder belt 9. Pull the trim cover over the recliner knob
pads (d). on both sides of the unit (j).

5. On the rear side of the unit, unhook the

two shoulder belt straps from the yoke (e).
This will free up the belts from the front
side of the unit.

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10. Finally, route the belts (k) and center Converting from Booster to Harness
buckle (l) through the trim cover and
remove the trim cover completely. If you would like to use the harness mode,
the child restraint MUST be completely
For trim cover reassembly follow the above configured in harness mode before installing
steps in reverse. it in a vehicle. 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).

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).

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.

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4. Begin installing the shoulder belts by 7. Reach around to the top side of the unit
feeding the metal belt anchor plates and finish pulling the metal belt anchors
downward and through the outer slots in through the slots (i). Do this for both right
the black plastic housing (d & e). Do this and left shoulder belts.
for both right and left shoulder belts. In a
similar fashion, route the center buckle’s 8. On both sides of the unit, ensure that the
metal anchor plate through the slot in the shoulder belt anchor plates are fully
center of the trim cover and begin feeding seated for both shoulder belts (j) and
it through the center slot in the plastic center buckle (k).
housing (f). In this step, it is only
necessary to start feeding the plates. See 9. After all anchor plates have been
the next step to continue the process on securely installed, snap the base panel
the underside of the unit. back into place (l) and turn the unit back
over so you can access the front.
5. Flip the unit over and use your hand to
carefully pull the base panel loose from 10. From the front side of the unit, feed the
the swivel end ONLY (g). Then lay the shoulder belts completely through their
base panel on a flat surface while you respective slots in the trim cover (m),
work with the underside of the unit, making sure to route the belts in such a
paying careful attention not to damage manner that they are straight (not twisted)
the elastic band holding the base panel to and the center buckle and chest clip can
the unit. be fastened properly.

6. From the underside of the unit, continue

feeding the metal belt anchors through
the outer slots and back up through the
inner slots (h).

Swivel Base
End Panel

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11. At this point, it is best to go ahead and 16. After you have secured the shoulder belts
fasten the chest clip and center buckle as onto the yoke, pull the center adjustment
they would be with a child in the restraint strap on the front side of the unit to
(n). Lay them flat on the seating surface. remove excess slack in the belts (s). This
This will help keep the belts organized will allow you to inspect the belts to
while you finish the conversion. Again, ensure no belt is twisted and that the
make sure the belts are not twisted. harness system has been correctly
installed.
12. Next, reinstall the backrest and head
restraint trim covers and begin feeding Note that the cushion inlay is designed to
the left shoulder belt through the left belt provide optimum comfort for your child and is
slot and the right shoulder belt through optional when using either harness mode or
the right belt slot (o). booster mode. The shoulder belt pads are
optional when using the harness mode.
13. Reach around the back side of the unit
and make sure that you feed both left and NEVER, under any circumstances, remove
right shoulder belts through the trim cover the lower LATCH belt* or the top tether
slots, through the head restraint housing belt** from the child restraint system!
slots, through the backrest frame, and
over top of the “rear tube” (p). *Lower LATCH belt – NEVER use the lower
LATCH belt in booster mode. When not in
14. Unsnap the yoke from its storage use, simply attach the lower LATCH belt
receptacle (q). receptacles on the storage hangers provided
(t).
15. Loop the ends of both left and right
shoulder belts securely onto the yoke (r). **Top tether belt – If your vehicle is
equipped with top tether anchorages,
ALWAYS use the top tether properly (see the
section “Installing Harness Mode in Vehicles“).
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.

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Top Tether
Installing Booster Mode in Vehicles
Regardless of whether you are using
Provided that your child weighs between 30 harness mode or booster mode, use the
and 80 pounds (14 and 36 kg) and is top tether AT ALL TIMES if your vehicle is
between 37 and 59 inches (94 and 150 cm) equipped with top tether anchorages. See the
tall, the child may use the booster mode. section “Knowing Your Vehicle” for the
general location of top tether anchors.
Make sure the child restraint is completely
configured in the booster mode before If your vehicle is equipped with top tether
installing it in a vehicle. If the child restraint is anchorages, locate the top tether anchorage
not configured in the booster mode, you will at the seating position that you wish to install
need to physically convert it over to booster the child restraint system. Note that this
mode. To learn how, go to the section anchorage is usually just above the top of the
“Converting from Harness to Booster.” vehicle seat’s backrest, but it may also be
located behind the vehicle seat (hidden from
If you are ready to proceed with installing the frontal view). See your vehicle owner’s
booster mode in a vehicle, continue with the manual to learn about whether your vehicle is
following steps: equipped with top tether anchorages and
where your top tether anchorages are located.
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.

2. Next, place the child restraint onto the

seating surface. Situate the child restraint
properly by firmly pushing it rearward
toward the vehicle backrest (b), making
sure the restraint is positioned flat against
all seating surfaces.

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). If
it is not aligned correctly, you may need
to remove the restraint system from the
vehicle and install it again, find another
seating position, or consult your vehicle’s
owner’s manual.

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If your vehicle has top tether anchorages
and you are ready to install your top Positioning a Child in Booster Mode
tether, follow these simple steps:
Provided that your child weighs between 30
4. Pull the top tether out of its storage and 80 pounds (14 and 36 kg) and is
pouch on the rear side of the child between 37 and 59 inches (94 and 150 cm)
restraint (d). tall, the child may use the booster mode.

5. Engage the child restraint’s top Determine based on the size of the child
tether buckle onto the vehicle’s top whether adjustments to the child restraint
tether anchorage loop (e). need to be made. Use the following guideline
to determine whether your child fits the
6. Remove all slack from the top tether restraint:
by pulling tightly on the strap (f). The
top tether MUST be snug. 1. The child’s shoulders MUST be below the
bottom edge of the head restraint at all
Note that if the vehicle will be driven without a times (a).
child positioned in the restraint, then either
fasten a safety belt around the unit, or store it 2. The child’s ear (or middle of the head)
somewhere outside the passenger cabin so MUST be centered in the head restraint
that it cannot injure anyone while the vehicle (b).
is in motion. Recaro recommends storing the
child restraint in a cool and dry location. c. The child is too tall when he or she is
greater than 59 inches (150 cm) tall
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY or when his or her ear is above the
can occur. Restraint systems should be top edge of the head restraint when
securely belted to the vehicle, even when the head restraint is adjusted to its
they are not occupied, since in a crash an highest position – position #5 for
unsecured child restraint system may injure booster mode (c).
other occupants.
d. The child is too short when he or
she is less than 37 inches (94 cm) tall
or when his or her ear is below the
bottom edge of the head restraint
when the head restraint is adjusted to
its lowest position (d).

If adjustments need to be made, refer to the

section, “Adjusting Booster Mode to Fit a
Child.”

If the child restraint is not completely

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, at
any time, you discover that restraint system
adjustments need to be made to help the

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child fit the child restraint, STOP positioning 5. After fastening the safety belt buckle, pull
the child in the unit, remove the child from the the seat belt tight to remove all excess
unit, and go directly to the “Adjusting Booster slack from the lap and shoulder belts so
Mode to fit a Child“ section and perform the the belt fits snugly around the child (i).
necessary adjustments. Only after the system
is properly adjusted, come back to this The seat belts MUST ALWAYS be adjusted
section to position a child in the restraint. snugly across the child. Inspect the seat to
Note that all adjustments MUST be made make sure it is squarely positioned on the
BEFORE positioning the child in the restraint vehicle seat and that the child is not pinched,
AND BEFORE the child restraint is installed squeezed or experiencing discomfort.
in a vehicle. Remember, NEVER perform
installation, positioning, or adjustment to the WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
child restraint while the vehicle is in motion. can occur. A snug strap should not allow any
slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without
If you are ready to begin positioning a child in sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh
the booster mode, follow these steps: or push the child’s body into an unnatural
position.
1. Place the child in the restraint system (e).
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
2. Route the shoulder portion of the can occur. Do NOT use the child restraint
vehicle’s 3-point seat belt past the red when the child’s shoulders are even with or
routing label and through the black plastic above the bottom edge of the head restraint
guide hook on the seat belt supply side of when the head restraint is adjusted to its
the child restraint’s head restraint (f). highest position.
Look for this label for the proper location
to route the shoulder belt in booster WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
mode: can occur. Do NOT use the child restraint
when the child’s ear is above the top edge of
BOOSTER ROUTING the head restraint when the head restraint is
adjusted to its highest position.
3. Also on the seat belt supply side, route
the lap belt portion of the 3-point seat belt WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
across the red routing label and through can occur. Do NOT use the child restraint
the belt guide located just below the when the child’s ear is below the bottom edge
armrests (g). Look for this label for the of the head restraint when the head restraint
proper location to route the lap belt in is adjusted to its lowest position.
booster mode:
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
BOOSTER ROUTING can occur. ALWAYS adjust the 3-point seat
belt snugly across the child.
4. Route the lap and shoulder belt portions
of the 3-point seat belt across the child WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
and through the belt guide on the non- can occur. NEVER place the child’s shoulder
seat belt supply side of the restraint belt under the child’s arm.
located just below the armrests (h).
Buckle the seat belt securely. WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
can occur. Avoid bulky clothing so the 3-point
seat belt fits snugly around the child.

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WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY Adjusting Booster Mode to Fit a Child
can occur. A snug strap should NOT allow
any slack. There are three VERY IMPORTANT rules
before making any adjustments:
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
can occur. In the booster mode, it is possible 1. The vehicle’s shoulder belt MUST
to use the top tether for added safety. ALWAYS be positioned AT or ABOVE
However, NEVER use any other belt except your child’s shoulders AT ALL TIMES
for the vehicle’s lap and shoulder (“3-point”) (a)!
system to restrain the child in the booster
mode. 2. The child’s shoulders MUST be below
the bottom edge of the head restraint
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY at all times (b)!
can occur. Do NOT use the lower LATCH
system when using the booster mode. 3. The child’s ear (or middle of the head)
MUST be centered in the head
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY restraint (c)!
can occur. Do NOT use ONLY a lap (“2-
point”) belt when restraining the child in the There is one main adjustment that you can
booster mode. perform to fulfill these three rules – head
restraint height adjustment. During booster
mode, the head restraint height is critical for
protecting the child’s head from side impacts
and for guiding the vehicle’s shoulder belt into
the proper position.

Follow these steps to adjust the head

restraint height:

1. Access the rear side of the child restraint

and locate the yellow head restraint
adjustment knob.

2. Pull the yellow knob with one hand and

move the head restraint with the other
hand (d). Make sure the head restraint
engages fully into the desired adjustment
positions.

During booster mode, you may use any of

the five positions (e) to properly fit the child.
However, NEVER use positions 4 or 5 in
harness mode. Also, NEVER attempt to
extend the head restraint beyond position 5.

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Sleep Position the vehicle is in motion or while the child is in
the restraint.
A minor adjustment option available on the
Young Sport is the sleep position. This
feature is designed to help your child be more
comfortable while seated. To make this
adjustment, simply turn the knobs on both
sides of the child restraint seat cushion (f) to
raise the child restraint into the sleep position.
Note that the sleep position has only two
positions: all the way up or all the way down.
NEVER make adjustments while the vehicle
is in motion.

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY

can occur. For your child’s safety, head
restraint positions 4 and 5 are ONLY
appropriate when using the seat in booster
mode. Therefore, do NOT use head restraint
positions 4 or 5 in harness mode!

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY

can occur. The vehicle’s shoulder belt MUST
ALWAYS be positioned AT or ABOVE your
child’s shoulders AT ALL TIMES.

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY

can occur. Do NOT use the child restraint
when the child’s shoulders are even with or
above the bottom edge of the head restraint
when the head restraint is adjusted to its
highest position.

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY

can occur. 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.

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY

can occur. 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.

WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY

can occur. NEVER make adjustments while

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Booster Mode Trim Cover Removal Converting from Harness to Booster
You may wish to remove the trim cover, for If you would like to use the booster mode,
example, if you wish to wash the trim cover. the child restraint MUST be completely
To do so, please follow these steps: configured in booster mode before installing
it in a vehicle. If the child restraint is not
1. Unfasten the snaps and Velcro near the configured in booster mode, you will need to
handle of the unit and pull the head physically convert it over to booster mode.
restraint trim cover off of the head To do so, following these instructions:
restraint (a).
1. Unbuckle the chest clip and the harness
2. On both sides of the unit, unfasten the buckle so that the belts are loose (a).
Velcro and pull the trim cover forward (b).
Make sure to route the lower LATCH belt 2. Slide the crotch pad off of the buckle (b)
through the holes on both sides of the and remove the crotch pad from the unit.
trim cover (c).
3. Push the buckle through the center slot
3. Pull the trim cover over the recliner knob on the cushion inlay (c) and remove the
(d) on both sides of the unit and remove cushion inlay from the unit. Note that the
the rest of the trim cover from the child cushion inlay is designed to provide
restraint system. optimum comfort for your child and is
optional when using either harness
For trim cover reassembly follow the above mode or booster mode.
steps in reverse.
4. Unfasten and remove the shoulder belt
pads (d).

5. On the rear side of the unit, unhook the

two shoulder belt straps from the yoke (e).
This will free up the belts from the front
side of the unit.

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6. Snap the yoke into its storage position on 10. On the seat cushion, use your hand to
the rear side of the child restraint (f) begin feeding the metal belt anchor
because the yoke is NOT used in downward and through the slot in the
booster mode. black plastic housing (k). In this step, it is
only necessary to start feeding the plates.
7. On the front side of the unit, pull the See the next step to continue the process
shoulder belts out of the head restraint on the underside of the unit.
trim cover openings (g).
11. Flip the unit over and use your hand to
8. Flip the head restraint trim cover upward carefully pull the base panel loose from
so you have access to the understructure the swivel end ONLY (l). Then lay the
of the child restraint (h). base panel on a flat surface while you
work with the underside of the unit,
9. On both sides of the unit, unfasten the paying careful attention not to damage
Velcro (i) and pull the trim cover forward the elastic band holding the base panel to
so that you have access to the Swivel Base the unit.
understructure of the child restraint (j). End Panel
12. From the underside of the unit, continue
feeding the metal belt anchor through the
slots (m) until the belts are completely
free. When the belts are free, remove
them from the child restraint.

13. In a similar fashion, feed the metal

anchor for the center buckle through its
slot (n). After the center buckle assembly
is free, remove it from the child restraint.

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14. Next simply snap the base panel back Use of Belt Shortening Clip
into place (o) and reinstall the trim cover
(p).
(The information presented below was obtained from www.nhtsa.dot.gov)
NEVER under any circumstances remove Some pre-1996 vehicles have lap belts that will not stay locked after they
the lower LATCH belt or the top tether have been tightened. They may be in the front or the back seat. For these
belt from the child restraint system! belts, the webbing of the lap belt is sewn to the buckle tongue; there may be
no shoulder belt or one that is made of a separate piece of webbing.
*Lower LATCH belt – NEVER use the
lower LATCH belt in booster mode.
To install a child safety seat, this type of lap belt must be shortened with a
When not in use, simply attach the lower
“belt-shortening clip” (BSC). The metal BSC is used to fix the length of the
LATCH belt receptacles on the storage
lap belt that has an emergency-locking retractor (ELR), the type that only
hangers provided (q).
locks during a crash. The clip takes all excess webbing out of the lap belt.
**Top tether belt – If your vehicle is
equipped with top tether anchorages, The manufacturers listed below made one or more vehicles that require the
ALWAYS use the top tether properly (see use of a belt-shortening clip to install a child safety seat. Some vehicles
the section “Installing Booster Mode in made by manufacturers not on the list also have belts that need this part. A
Vehicles“). If your vehicle is not equipped belt-shortening clip from any of the vehicle manufacturers listed can be used
with top tether anchorages, simply stow on another manufacturer's vehicle; they are interchangeable. Use these part
the top tether assembly in the pouch numbers to order the clip from the dealer parts department.
provided (r).
It is important but sometimes difficult to obtain the appropriate instructions.
15. You are now ready to install the booster Belt-shortening clips sold by most vehicle dealers do not include belt-
mode in a vehicle (s). See the section shortening instructions. If the package does not include instructions for
“Installing Booster Mode in a Vehicle” for using the clip to shorten a belt, look in the vehicle owner's manual. As of
the procedures. December 2002, the Toyota BSC was the only one sold with belt-shortening
instructions.
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
can occur. Do NOT misplace harness mode Note: Many other pre-1996 vehicles require the use of a “regular locking
items while using the booster mode. Store clip.” This type of clip, which comes with child safety seats, is used on lap-
the extra items in a safe place because you shoulder belts made of a single piece of webbing with a sliding latchplate.
will need them again later. The clip locks the two pieces of webbing together at the latchplate. (Newer
vehicles are required to meet a standard for safety belts that will stay tight
around a child safety seat without adding clips.)

Belt-shortening clips are the same shape as regular locking clips, but they
are used differently and are much stronger. Some, but not all, BSCs are
larger than regular locking clips. It is impossible to rely on markings on
BSCs to differentiate them from regular locking clips. The only way to
identify a belt-shortening clip positively is to obtain the clip in its
original packaging from a vehicle manufacturer.

Warning: NEVER use the regular locking clip supplied with a child
safety seat as a BSC. It could fail in a crash, allowing the child restraint
to move forward dangerously.

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Mfr. Part Number for Belt-Shortening Clips (Part name used by (The information presented below was obtained from Tethering Child
manufacturer may be different) Restraints, developed by Safe Ride News Publications, Inc.)
Ford F03Z-5461249-A (includes instructions for use as locking clip only;
refer to vehicle manual) If your vehicle does not have a ready-to-use tether anchor, read your
GM 94844571 (no instructions included; refer to vehicle manual) vehicle's owner manual, which may include information on where to install
Toyota 73119-22010 (includes instructions for belt shortening) tether anchors in your vehicle. Contact the vehicle dealer or manufacturer
Nissan H8010-89970 (includes instructions for use as locking clip only; customer service line for tether anchor hardware and installation
refer to vehicle manual) information. Use vehicle-specific parts whenever possible.

In some vehicle models, tether anchor hardware is easy for consumers to

Use of a Locking Clip install themselves. In other vehicles, however, special equipment or
complex procedures are necessary, so the dealership or a mechanic should
do the installation.

1985 and older vehicles frequently require the drilling of a tether anchor
point hole. If tether anchor hardware is not available from the vehicle
manufacturer for older vehicles, use tether anchor hardware offered by child
restraint manufacturers.

1986-1988 vehicles may have pre-drilled holes fitted with a plug or filler.

A locking clip is used to lock a lap and shoulder belt that does not have a 1989 and more recent model vehicles usually have threaded weld nuts, pre-
means to secure a child safety seat, such as an emergency locking retractor drilled holes, or dimpled drill locations designated for tether anchor use.
(ELR) and a free sliding latch plate. It is a flat H-shaped metal clip intended
to fasten together belt webbing (lap and shoulder portion) at a sliding latch General steps for installing a tether anchor include:
plate, to prevent the webbing from sliding through. Typically the clip which 1. Identify and find the preferred anchor point.
comes attached with most child safety seats and can also be purchased 2. Obtain the tether anchor kit.
through retailers. A locking clip cannot be used in place of a belt 3. If necessary, drill a tether anchor hole in the appropriate location.
shortening/heavy duty locking clip. 4. Install the anchor hardware according to manufacturer's instructions.

Use and Installation of a Top Tether

A top tether strap is an additional belt that anchors the child safety seat top
to the vehicle. A tether reduces the forward movement and rotation of the
child safety seat in a crash. A tether strap can be optional or factory installed
on a child safety restraint. A tether strap is typically available on most child
safety seats manufactured after September 1, 1999.

Your new Young Sport comes standard with a top tether strap. If you own
other child restraint systems that did not come with a top tether strap,
contact the manufacturer to determine if it can be ordered as an option.

See sections “Installing Harness Mode in a Vehicle” and “Installing Booster

Mode in a Vehicle” to learn how to correctly install your top tether strap on
this child restraint system.

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Care and Maintenance Trouble Shooting
Your Young Sport has been engineered for long life and trouble-free usage. In certain vehicle applications, you may encounter challenges to safely
The fabric has been designed to resist stains and soiling, and with proper install and position a child in the restraint system. If this is the case, you
care and maintenance, this premium fabric will retain its beauty for years to should reference this section of the manual because it gives ideas on how to
come. solve some of these situations. If you do not find an adequate solution, call
us at 1-800-8-RECARO for help.
To clean the trim cover “on the go”, follow these easy steps:
Problem: The seat belt is twisted.
• Remove excess soiling immediately.
• Blot area with dry cloth. Solution: Unbuckle the seat belt, pull the seatbelt away from the child
• To remove remaining stain, spray a light mist of soap solution and restraint remove it from the child restraint routings, allow it
rub gently in a circular motion with a clean cloth or toothbrush so not to retract into the vehicle (it might help to slowly guide it
to damage the fabric. back into the vehicle’s seat belt retractor to prevent binding),
• Pat dry with cloth. and then route the entire seat belt around the restraint and
• When dry, use a soft brush to regain fabric's smooth feel. child once again.

To clean the trim cover in the home, follow these steps: Problem: During booster mode, the seat belt is not firm around the
child.
• Remove the trim cover as explained in the section “Trim Cover
Removal.” Solution: Press downward on the child restraint and firmly pull the
• Hand wash using cold water and mild soap. tension out of the seat belt. This will allow the child restraint
to compress the vehicle’s seat and allow the seat belt to be
• Line dry to avoid shrinkage of the trim cover.
further tightened.
• Do NOT bleach, machine wash, or machine dry.

To clean the child restraint’s plastic housing, follow these tips:

• Clean by hand with a sponge or soft rag using warm water and mild
soap.
• Dry the housing off thoroughly with a soft towel.

Heavily soiled areas can be spot-treated using non-solvent commercial

cleaners. Use only water soluble cleaning agents. NEVER use solutions that
contain a petroleum or alcohol base.

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Replacement Parts Glossary
Recaro offers a variety of replacement parts for your child restraint system. 2-Point Seat Belt: A restraint system with two attachment points. (Also
Please call us at 1-800-8-RECARO and speak to one of our customer called a “lap belt.”)
service representatives for more information on what’s available for
3-Point Seat Belt: A seat belt with both a lap and a shoulder portion,
purchase.
having three attachment points (one shoulder, two hips).
Airbag: A passive (idle) restraint system that automatically deploys
Warranty during a crash to act as a cushion for the occupant. It creates a broad
surface on which to spread the forces of the crash, to reduce head and
chest injury. It is considered “supplementary” to the lap/shoulder belts
Recaro North America, Inc. warrants this product against defects in because it enhances the protection the belt system offers in frontal
materials or workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months. crashes. Also known as SRS - supplemental restraint system; SIR -
You must have the original purchase receipt for a warranty claim to be supplemental inflatable restraint; SIPS - side impact protection system;
accepted. IC - inflatable curtain; SIAB - side impact airbag.
Belt-Positioning Booster: (also called a “Booster Seat”) A platform
Note that the upholstery fabric is subject to a certain degree of wear even that raises the child (provides a taller sitting height) so adult lap and
from normal use. This kind of normal wear is not covered under warranty. shoulder belts fit better; some have high backs as well. NEVER use
with a lap belt only across the child.

Additional Information Belt Routings: The manufacturer's required place where the safety belt
passes around or through the child restraint. Belt routings are indicated
in red on this child restraint.
If you need help with installation or usage, please use the following contact Belt-Shortening Clip or Heavy Duty Locking Clip: A heavy duty
information: locking clip intended for use to shorten lap belts which have emergency
locking retractors (ELRs) for use with a child restraint. Not to be
RECARO North America, Inc. confused with a standard locking clip. Heavy duty locking clips can only
3275 Lapeer Road West be obtained through a vehicle manufacturer.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: 1-800-8-RECARO Car Seat: Common term for a specially designed device that secures a
Fax: 248-364-3806 child in a motor vehicle, meets federal safety standards, and increases
Email: info@recaro-nao.com child safety in a crash. (Also called a “child restraint system” or “child
Website: www.recaro-nao.com safety seat.”)
Child Restraint System: Common term for a specially designed device
Contact a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician. You can find a CPS that secures a child in a motor vehicle, meets federal safety standards,
technician in your area at www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Click on “Child Passenger and increases child safety in a crash. (Also called a “Car Seat.”)
Safety” and select “Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Locator.”
ECE R44/03: International child restraint regulation administered by the
Attend a car seat check-up in your area. More information about car seat United Nations, which applies to baby seats, child seats, booster seats
check-ups is available at www.nhtsa.dot.gov under “Child Seat Inspections” and booster cushions. Not required for child restraints sold in the USA.
or at www.seatcheck.org. You can also call 1-855-SEAT-CHECK to find the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213: Federal Motor
next and closest seat check event. Vehicle Safety Standard that pertains to all restraint systems intended
for use as crash protection in vehicles for children up to 50 pounds.
FMVSS 213 is required for child restraints sold in the USA.

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Head Restraint: Structure at the top of the backrest which is designed
to keep the child’s head in the proper position and provide protection for
the child’s head during a crash.
ISO/DIS 14646: Side impact test requirements for child restraints. Not
required for child restraints sold in the USA.
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. New acronym for
standardized vehicle anchorage system. Method to affix child restraint
systems to vehicles independent of the vehicle seat belts. The LATCH
system includes both lower LATCH and top tether.
Side Impact Protection (SIP): Extra safety feature of Recaro child
restraints having energy absorbing foam strategically placed in areas on
the child restraint where it is especially important to protect the child in a
crash.
Top Tether Anchorage: Attachment point in vehicle for child safety
seat tether strap. Refer to vehicle owner's manual regarding anchor
location. A tether strap is an additional belt that anchors the child
restraint system top to the vehicle frame; keeps the restraint from
tipping forward on impact; can provide an extra margin of protection.
Can be optional or factory installed. A tether strap is typically available
on most child restraints manufactured after September 1, 1999.

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Phone: 248-364-3818 Fax: 248-364-3804 800-line: 1-800-8-RECARO
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