INFLATABLE SEAT BELTS HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY TESTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINTS AND ARE NOT PERMITTED FOR USE WITH ANY RECARO CHILD SEAT AT THIS TIME.
RECARO is currently undergoing testing and evaluation of our child restraints with this new technology.
To be able to continue use of your RECARO child seat in vehicles containing inflatable seat belts, such as the new 2011 Ford Explorer, we have the following recommendation:
1. Utilize LATCH and top tether up to the vehicle or child restraint maximum allowable weight (whichever is less) for latch and top tether use in any location where there is an inflatable seat belt.
2. Once a child has passed the allowable weight limit for LATCH and top tether use, move the child restraint to a rear seating position or center seating position, if available, where there a standard non-inflatable 3-point seat belt.
As RECARO continues to work with this technology, we will update our website regarding child restraint compatibility. Our goal is to support your family as best as possible in any seating scenario.
