If installed rear facing, do you have to keep it in the most reclined position, or can you use the other upright seat positions?
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Yes, according to the Owners Manual, the seat must be in the most reclined position. http://www.evenflo.com/Portals/0/instructions/Inst-Triumph-0784.pdf
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I believe you're supposed to keep it more reclined (there is a leveler line on the base), more like an infant seat. Besides, if you make it more upright, there is nowhere for the legs to go.
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You do not have to use it in the most reclined position, however, there really isnt that much of difference between reclined and not reclined. I had to get a pad to use on my seat to make it recline. You also have to use the seat belt to secure this seat in the rear-facng position, as the latch system only works for front-facing.
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I think the directions say you have to put it in the reclined position for rear facing. My son is 21 months and that still is how he sits (though I'm sure he's ready to turn around as soon as I am).
1096471
The bottom back piece does move positions so it's possible to recline the seat when rear facing.
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No recline. There is a "wedge" that can sit under the seat - it's a plastic wedge that gives a slight backwards tilt - that seems to make it a little better for sleeping. To install or remove the wedge, the seat needs to be removed/unhooked.
1986369
There are two positions: one reclining for rear-facing, and one very upright for forward. We ended up buying a Graco My Size 70 after this and I really like that you can adjust the reclining a number of ways. Also, it seems a little sturdier than this one.
198329
Yes! Since installing it we have reclined the rear seats many times without any interference.
1613786
No. It reclines with a towel under the front, but that's required to get the seat in the correct orientation.
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No, you cannot adjust the angle after it is latched rear-facing into the seat. I was certain it was installed very tightly and there was no way to get my hand between the vehicle seat and the front of the car seat to adjust the recline. I had it on 3 and left it there for rear facing. For front facing, it can be adjusted but we don't. Also, rear facing, if you're tall and need to move your front seat back, it will hit the sit and push it forward. Mine is installed behind the driver's seat in my car because I'm short and if my husband (tall) is in the car in the passenger seat, it didn't work. This seat is super heavy, but I do feel like my grandson is very safe in it. No, you cannot adjust the angle after it is latched rear-facing into the seat. I was certain it was installed very tightly and there was no way to get my hand between the vehicle seat and the front of the car seat to adjust the recline. I had it on 3 and left it there for rear facing. For front facing, it can be adjusted but we don't. Also, rear facing, if you're tall and need to move your front seat back, it will hit the sit and push it forward. Mine is installed behind the driver's seat in my car because I'm short and if my husband (tall) is in the car in the passenger seat, it didn't... » Read More No, you cannot adjust the angle after it is latched rear-facing into the seat. I was certain it was installed very tightly and there was no way to get my hand between the vehicle seat and the front of the car seat to adjust the recline. I had it on 3 and left it there for rear facing. For front facing, it can be adjusted but we don't. Also, rear facing, if you're tall and need to move your front seat back, it will hit the sit and push it forward. Mine is installed behind the driver's seat in my car because I'm short and if my husband (tall) is in the car in the passenger seat, it didn't work. This seat is super heavy, but I do feel like my grandson is very safe in it. « Show Less
1974370
It has an adjustment for rear facing to make sure it is properly positioned but it does not have an adjustment for the forward facing, I had to put a little something on top of my seat but that was my preference.
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I have only used this seat facing the front, so facing the rear would probably take up more leg room in the back seat. Facing front, it's not too bad. However, it will definitely take up half your back seat width-wise.
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I'm pretty sure that is a no. It reclines mostly to adjust to be rear and forward facing.
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we just received our seat from amazon and the seat does recline . it has on the bottom e wedge that can swing from the back position to the front and tilts the seat a little bit but not to much because Recaro says the seat looses some of it's safety features if the seat reclines too much.
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You need to recline to be comfortable. It is not meant to be used in the upright position.
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No, you can't use all the recline angles. For rear facing I was able to use only 1, 2 and 3. For front facing I can only use #7. If I try to use other angles the level mark gets out of the right angle. I have a Honda oddysey, maybe in a different vehicle you might be able to use different angles, but I doubt. About your second question yes, you can make the adjustments but the problem I found is that the handle is placed in the front bottom which in rear facing position gets too close to the back of the car seat so it gets a little tricky to put your hand there, it's really tight. I hope my answer helps.
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It can be installed to face either direction. Once installed the chair will turn in either direction but the buttons that release it to slide stay on the side it was facing initially.
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Yes you can there is a graph on the side that shows you how it needs to sit both front and rear facing. With a line to show you levelness to the ground. I have one of these in each car.
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Matrix has fairly decent room, but you should be leaving 1" clearance to the back of the seat in the rear-facing position so you will definitely have it somewhat forward. If your passenger seat usually has a 6'+ person in it they may not be particularly comfortable. Still, worth it to keep the seat rear-facing until 2. US is way behind changing their rear-facing recommendations.
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I have found that if the seat pan/tilt is pisitioned properly than you do not need the back. I have mine all the way down to the seat, and never utilize it as a seat back. My seat is tilted forward as far as it goes. I am a dental hygienist and use my chair when treating patients