RECARO MONZA CFX Car Seat User Guide

: June 14, 2024
: RECARO

Table of Contents

RECARO MONZA CFX Car Seat
HOMOLOGATION
FIRST INSTALLATION
CORRECT POSITION IN THE VEHICLE
SAFETY IN THE VEHICLE
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING
SECURING THE CHILD CORRECTLY
UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE SEAT
CLEANING AND PRODUCT CARE
PRODUCT INFORMATION
WARRANTY
CONTACT
References
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RECARO MONZA CFX Car Seat

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HOMOLOGATION

Monza CFX

UN R129/03 i-Size Booster Seat
Height: 100-150 cm
Age: ca. 3,5-12 Years

Only suitable for vehicle seats with automatic threepoint belts, approved in accordance UN regulation no. R16 or a comparable standard. Child seat of the UN R129/03 Category „i-Size booster seat“ for stature height 100-150 cm. If the i-Size booster seat is used for children taller than 135 cm it may not fit on vehicle seats declared i-Size compatible.

SAFETY IS A MATTER OF TRUST

Thank you for choosing RECARO. Thanks to our unique experience RECARO has been revolutionising car, aircraft and racing car seating for over 100 years. This unrivaled expertise feeds into the development of all of our child safety systems. Our aim is to offer you products which set new standards in terms of design, functionality, comfort and safety. We can assure you that safety, comfort and ease of use were our highest priorities when developing the child seat. This product is manufactured under exceptional quality control and meets the strictest safety requirements.

We wish you lots of fun and a safe journey every time.
Your RECARO Kids team

WARNING: In order to keep your child properly protected it is absolutely essential that you use the child seat as described in this manual.
NOTE: Please don’t dispose of the instruction manual and keep it save for future references.
NOTE: Due to country-specific requirements (e.g. colour labelling on the child seat), the product features may vary in their external appearance. This, however, does not affect the correct functioning of the product.
NOTE: The three-point belt must only be passed through the designated routings. The belt routings are described in detail in this manual and are marked in green on the child seat.

FIRST INSTALLATION

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Insert the “Advanced Side Protection” element (ASP) door-sided of the shoulder rest into the appropriate installation holes 1. Press the pin inwards to lock the ASP.

WARNING: Make sure to read, understand and follow the instruction manual.
NOTE: Please don’t dispose of the instruction manual and keep it save for future references.
NOTICE: Even without the side protectors, the seat provides sufficient protection against side impact. If the vehicle provides sufficient space, we recommend installing the supplied ASP elements on the door side.

PROTECTING THE VEHICLE

Traces of use and/or discoloration can appear on some vehicle seats made from delicate materials (e.g. velour, leather, etc.) if car seats are used. You can avoid this by using, e.g. the RECARO Car Seat Protector. In this context also see our cleaning directions. It is essential that these are followed before the first use of the child seat.

CORRECT POSITION IN THE VEHICLE

This is an i-Size booster seat Enhanced Child Restraint System. It is approved according to UN Regulation No. 129, for use primarily in „ i-Size seating positions“ as indicated by vehicle manufacturers in the vehicle user’s manual. If in doubt, consult either the Enhanced Child Restraint System manufacturer or the retailer.

IMPORTANT: For a complete list of cars, please visit https://www.recaro- kids.com/pages/car-compatibility

WARNING

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This i-Size booster seat is not suitable for use with a two-point or lap belt. If the seat is secured using a two-point belt, an accident may result in severe or even fatal injuries to the child.
The diagonal belt must run back at a recline and must never run forward to the upper belt point in your vehicle. If it is not possible to adjust the seat in this way, e.g. by pushing the child seat forward or using it on another seat, this child seat is not suitable for your vehicle. Contact the child seat manufacturer if in doubt. Luggage or other objects present in the vehicle that may cause injury in the event of an accident must always be firmly secured. Otherwise, they may be thrown, causing fatal injuries.
The child seat may not be used on vehicle seats facing to the side of the direction of travel.
Never leave your child unattended in the car. The plastic parts in the child restraint system heat up in sun and the child may sustain burns. Protect your child and the child seat from direct sun exposure (e.g. by covering it with a light colored cloth)

SAFETY IN THE VEHICLE

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WARNING: The child seat must always be secured correctly with the vehicle belt in the vehicle even when not in use. In case of an emergency brake or accident, an unsecured child seat may injure other passengers or yourself.

In order to guarantee the best possible safety for all passengers make sure that:

foldable backrests in the vehicle are locked in their upright position
when installing the child seat on the front passenger seat, adjust the vehicle seat in rearmost position
you properly secure all objects likely to cause injury in the case of an accident
all passengers in the vehicle are buckled up

INSTALLING THE CHILD SEAT IN THE VEHICLE

Place the child seat on the appropriate seat in the vehicle:

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Always ensure that the entire surface of the backrest of the child seat is placed fully against the backrest of the vehicle seat
If the headrest of the vehicle is in the way, pull it out all the way or remove it completely (for exceptions to this, please refer to the section “CORRECT POSITION IN THE VEHICLE”)

WARNING

The full surface of the backrest of the child seat must be against the backrest of the vehicle.
Do not use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked in the child restraint.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING

INSTALLING THE CHILD SEAT WITH ISOFIX ATTACHMENTS

INSTALLATION

Using the ISOFIX attachments, you can fix the child seat to the vehicle, thereby increasing your child’s safety. ISOFIX attachments secure the seat when it is not in use. The child still needs to be secured with the three- point belt of your vehicle.

NOTE: The ISOFIX anchorage points 4 are two metal round horizontal bars for each seating position and are positioned between the backrest and the seating surface of the vehicle seat. In case of doubt, please refer to the driver’s manual of your vehicle.

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Push both ISOFIX attachments 3 out as far as they will go. To do this press both buttons on the adjustment button 2.
Push the two ISOFIX attachments 3 into the ISOFIX anchorage points 4 until these lock into place with an audible ‘CLICK’.
Ensure that the child seat is secure by trying to pull it out
The safety indicator 5 must now be green on both adjustment buttons. Push the child seat backwards until the full surface of the backrest of the child seat is against the backrest of the vehicle.
- NOTE: Are the ISOFIX anchorage points 4 hard to reach in your vehicle, you can use the supplied ISOFIX guides 6.
Insert the supplied ISOFIX guides 6 with the longer strap upwards into the two ISOFIX anchorage points 4. In some vehicles, it is better to mount the ISOFIX guides 6 in the opposite direction.

REMOVING THE CHILD SEAT FROM THE VEHICLE

Perform the installation steps in the reverse order.
Unlock the ISOFIX attachments 3 by pressing both buttons on the adjustment buttons 2.
Pull the child seat out of the ISOFIX anchorage 4 points
Push the ISOFIX attachments 3 in as far as they will go.

NOTE: By pushing back the ISOFIX attachments 3, you are not just protecting the vehicle seat but also the connectors from dirt and damage.

ADJUSTING TO THE BODY SIZE

ADJUSTING THE HEADREST

NOTE: The headrest 7 ensures the best possible protection for your child only if it is adjusted to the optimum height. There are 11 height positions that can be set.

The headrest 7 must be adjusted so that max. 3 cm (ca. two finger‘s width) or less remains free between the child’s shoulder and the headrest
Activate the adjustment handle 8 on the back of the headrest and move it into the required position

ADJUSTING THE SIDE WINGS

The side wings 9 automatically adjust the width of the seat according to the child’s size.

STRAPPING WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT

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Place your child in the child seat. Pull the three-point belt right out and feed it along the belt buckle 10 in front of your child.

WARNING: Never twist the belt.

Insert the belt tongue 11 into the belt buckle 10. It must lock into place with an audible “CLICK”. Next, place the lap belt 12 in the lower green belt guide 13 of the child seat. Now pull the diagonal belt 14 firmly to tighten the lap belt 12. The tighter the belt sits, the better it provides protection from injury.

NOTE: On the side of the belt buckle 10, the diagonal belt 14 and the lap belt 12 must be inserted together in the lower belt guide 13.

WARNING: The vehicle belt buckle 10 must never cross the arm rest. If the belt system is too long, the child seat is not suitable for use in this position in the vehicle. In case of doubt, please consult the manufacturer of your vehicle.

The lap belt 12 should have been fed through the lower belt guides on both sides of the seat cushion.

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NOTE: Teach your child from the start to always ensure that the belt is tight and, if necessary, how to tighten the belt themselves.
WARNING: The lap belt 12 must run as low as possible on both sides along your child’s groin to have optimum effect in the event of an accident.

Now feed the diagonal belt 14 through the green upper belt guide 15 in the headrest until it is inside the belt guide. Ensure that the diagonal belt runs between the outside of the shoulder and the neck of your child. If necessary, adjust the height of the headrest 7 to change the position of the belt. The height of the headrest can still be adjusted while in the car.

SECURING THE CHILD CORRECTLY

To ensure optimum safety for your child, please always check before commencing travel that:

the backrest of the child seat lies completely flush with the backrest of the child seat
the lap belt 12 has been fed through the green lower belt guides 13 on both sides of the seat cushion
the diagonal belt 14 on the belt buckle side has also been fed through the green lower belt guide 13 of the seat
the diagonal belt 14 has been fed through the belt guide 15 marked green in the shoulder rest
the diagonal belt 14 is at a recline backwards
the entire belt is tightly against your child’s body and is not twisted
the lap belt 12 sits low on the pelvis
the headrest 7 has been adjusted to the correct height
if using ISOFIX the seat has locked into place on both sides with the connectors 3 into the ISOFIX anchorage points 4 and both green safety indications 5 can be seen clearly

UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE SEAT

UNFOLDING THE CHILD SEAT

Press down the button at the bottom of the backrest 16 and bring the backrest 17 into an upright position. You will hear a click when the backrest has locked into its upright position. Fold out the side pads of the headrest 18 until you hear a click.

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Insert the lower backrest cover into the loop on the back of the upper backrest cover.
Thread the elastic loops of the lower backrest cover onto the hooks on the left and right side of the backrest.

FOLDING THE CHILD SEAT

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Fold in the side pads of the headrest 18 until you hear a click.
Press down the button at the bottom of the backrest 16 and push the backrest 17 forwards towards the seating surface.

REMOVING THE SEAT COVER

The cover consists of 4 components fixed to the seat shell by elastic loops, snap buttons or brackets.

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Remove the headrest cover by pulling the fabric out from the slots.
Remove the side wings cover by pulling the fabric out of from the slots.
Remove the seat cover by losening the elastic loops from the back rest and then pull the fabric out of the slots.

WARNING: The child seat must under no circumstances be used without the cover.

CLEANING AND PRODUCT CARE

CLEANING

It is important to use an original seat cover only since the cover is an essential part of the function. You may obtain spare covers at your retailer.

NOTE: Please wash the cover before you use it the first time. Seat covers are machine washable at max. 30°C on delicate cycle. If you wash it at higher temperature, the cover fabric may lose colour. Please wash the cover separately and never dry it mechanically! Do not dry the cover in direct sunlight! You can clean the plastic parts with a mild detergent and warm water.

WARNING: Please do not use chemical detergents or bleaching agents under any circumstances!

PRODUCT CARE

To guarantee that your child seat provides the maximum protection, it is essential to comply with the following points:

All major components of the child seat must be regularly checked for damage. The mechanical parts must work without problems
Make sure that the child seat is not jammed between hard parts such as the car door, seat rails etc., which can damage it
If e.g. the child seat is dropped, it must be tested by the manufacturer before being used again

WARNING: The cover is an integral component of the child seat‘s safety design. The child seat must therefore never be used without the cover or with a cover of a different child seat.

WHAT TO DO AFTER AN ACCIDENT

WARNING: An accident may cause damage to the child seat that is not visible to the naked eye. Please exchange the seat without fail after an accident. In case of doubt contact the retailer or man.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

If you have any questions contact your retailer first. You should have the following details ready:

Serial number (see sticker)
Make and model of the vehicle and the position of the vehicle seat on which the child seat is used
Weight, age, and height of the child

Further information about our products can be found at www.recaro- kids.com.

PRODUCT LIFESPAN

This child seat has been designed to be able to fulfill its intended functions by ordinary use for a product life span of ca. 9 years. Gradual wear of the plastic, for example caused by exposure to sunlight (UV), can cause slight deterioration of the product’s properties. Since very high temperature fluctuations and other unforeseeable stresses are common in vehicles, it is necessary to observe the following points:

If the vehicle is directly exposed to strong sunlight for long periods, the child seat must be removed from the vehicle or covered with a light cloth
Check all plastic and metal parts of the seat regularly for damage or change of shape or colour. If you notice any change in the child seat, the seat must be disposed or checked and possibly replaced by the manufacturer
Changes to the fabric, especially fading, are normal when used in a vehicle and do not impair the seat‘s function

DISPOSAL

To ensure that the product is disposed of in accordance with the regulations, please contact your municipal waste disposal authority or local government office. Always observe your country‘s waste disposal regulations.

Packaging: Containers for cardboard boxes
Seat cover: Residual waste, waste incineration
Plastic parts: To be placed in the corresponding container according to the labels
Metal parts: Container for metals

WARRANTY

The following warranty applies solely in the country where this product was initially sold by a retailer to a customer.

The warranty covers all manufacturing and material defects, existing and appearing, at the date of purchase or appearing within a term of two (2) years from the date of purchase from the retailer who initially sold the product to a consumer (manufacturer’s warranty). Please check the product with respect to completeness and manufacturing or material defects immediately at the date of purchase or immediately after receipt. Please always keep your dated proof of purchase.
In case of a defect, stop using the product immediately. To obtain the warranty please take or ship the product to the original retailer, who initially sold this product to you in a clean and complete condition and submit an original proof of purchase (sales receipt or invoice). Please do not take or ship the product to the manufacturer directly.
This warranty does not cover any damages which result from misuse, environmental influence (water, fire, accidents etc.), normal wear and tear or failure to comply with the instructions provided in this user manual. The warranty does not apply if modifications and services were performed by unauthorized persons or if non-original components and accessories were used.
This warranty does not affect any statutory consumer rights, including claims in tort and claims with respect to a breach of contract, which the buyer may have against the seller or the manufacturer of the product.
All our fabrics meet high standards with regard to colorfastness. However, UV radiation may cause colors to fade. This is not a material fault, but simply normal wear and tear, for which no warranty can be given.