christineka
New member
I have a new Recaro Euro, attempted install and then read the manual. I have questions, but I think many are similar to that of the proride.
1. In the warning section it says to discontinue use after a severe crash. Later it says to discontinue use after any crash. Does recaro defer to the nhtsa replacement criteria, or replace after any crash?
2. There's an infant insert! Anyone ever try it? How is it? Will a smaller infant fit?
3. The manual says while ffing, if the child's head goes above the seat, you must have vehicle head support!
4. Does the latch belt go in front of or behind the crotch buckle when installing rear-facing? Does it go under or over the comfort foam?
5. When installing rfing with an elr belt, you must use a locking clip. If using a switchable retractor belt, do you have to switch the belt to lock mode?
6. Do you use one or both lockoffs? If one, which one?
7. The latch limit is 52 pounds. I knew that about the top tether, but is this for the lower anchors as well? (Assuming the vehicle's latch limit goes that high.)
8. Recaro calls the buckle tongues "latch plates"! How confusing!
9. I tried a lockoff and found it almost impossible to undo. Are there any tricks?
As a side note, I highly recommend that Recaro rewrite the manual. If I can't understand how to install with a seatbelt, I bet regular people can't either!
1. In the warning section it says to discontinue use after a severe crash. Later it says to discontinue use after any crash. Does recaro defer to the nhtsa replacement criteria, or replace after any crash?
2. There's an infant insert! Anyone ever try it? How is it? Will a smaller infant fit?
3. The manual says while ffing, if the child's head goes above the seat, you must have vehicle head support!
4. Does the latch belt go in front of or behind the crotch buckle when installing rear-facing? Does it go under or over the comfort foam?
5. When installing rfing with an elr belt, you must use a locking clip. If using a switchable retractor belt, do you have to switch the belt to lock mode?
6. Do you use one or both lockoffs? If one, which one?
7. The latch limit is 52 pounds. I knew that about the top tether, but is this for the lower anchors as well? (Assuming the vehicle's latch limit goes that high.)
8. Recaro calls the buckle tongues "latch plates"! How confusing!
9. I tried a lockoff and found it almost impossible to undo. Are there any tricks?
As a side note, I highly recommend that Recaro rewrite the manual. If I can't understand how to install with a seatbelt, I bet regular people can't either!
