RECARO Coupe User Manual

Child Safety Seats
Rear-facing infant car seat and base
system for children 4-35 lbs. (2-16 kg.)
Approved in accordance with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
This handheld infant carrier is JPMA
certied to the ASTM F2050 standard.
Only suitable for use in vehicles with
2-point (lap), 3-point (lap & shoulder) seat
belts and latch anchorages (base only).
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Please read instructions prior to
installation. Store this manual on
the side of the infant carrier.
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Infant Car Seat Instruction Manual
(Select Models)

RECARO Coupe Specifications

General

Type	Convertible Car Seat
Manufacturer	RECARO
Height Limit	49 inches
Forward-facing	Yes
Rear-facing	Yes
Category	Car Seat
Installation	LATCH system or seat belt
Safety Features	Side-impact protection, energy-absorbing foam
Fabric	Breathable
Adjustability	Headrest, Harness
Compatibility	Most Vehicles
Material	Plastic, Metal
Mounting Type	LATCH system or seat belt

Summary

Section 1: Safety Warnings

Vehicle Placement & Child Limits

Covers front seat, rear seat safety, weight/height limits, and age for rear-facing.

Restraint Maintenance & Securement

Safety Warnings: Usage and Hazards

Usage Restrictions & General Safety

External Use & Stroller Hazards

Section 3: Register Your New Coupe

Section 4: Getting to Know Your Coupe

Seat Overview and Fit Requirements

Coupe Features: Adjusters and Handle Positions

Handle Positions and Safety Warnings

Section 5: Securing the Child in the Coupe

Harness Adjustment and Tightening

Describes steps to loosen, open, fasten, and tighten the harness for a snug fit.

Harness Tightness Check

Section 6: Adjusting the Harness System to Fit Your Child

Harness Height Adjustment Process

Section 7: Choosing a Seating Location in Your Vehicle

Seat Placement Rules and Restrictions

Covers forward-facing requirement, prohibited positions, and airbag warnings.

Section 9: Installing the Base in Your Vehicle

LATCH Base Installation

LATCH Installation Steps and Checks

Connector Adjustment and Base Securing

Details connector adjustment, base positioning, level checks, and securing the base.

LATCH Removal and Carrier Attachment

Carrier Attachment to Base

Covers detaching LATCH, removing the carrier from the base, and installing the carrier into the base.

Locking Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation

Base Positioning and Belt Routing

Guides on placing the base and routing the lap/shoulder belt through the base.

Belt Tightening and Carrier Attachment Checks

Lap Belt Installation

Base Positioning and Lap Belt Routing

Guides on placing the base and routing the lap belt through the base.

Securing Lap Belt and Checking Level

Section 10: Installing the Coupe without Base

Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

Describes how to install the carrier using a locking lap-shoulder belt.

Alternative Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

Lap Belt Installation (without Base)

Securing Coupe with Lap Belt

Guides on placing, routing, and securing the carrier with a lap belt.

Non-Locking ELR Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

Locking Clip Requirement for ELR Belts

Section 12: Use in Aircraft

Section 14: Trim Cover Removal / Installation

Section 15: Trouble Shooting

Headrest Adjustment Issues

Seat Belt Tightness and Stability Problems

Section 17: Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions