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PREMIUM SEATS FOR PROFESSIONAL DRIVERSThe New RECARO C 7000 and RECARO C 6000 Commercial Vehicle Seats

BETTER BEHIND THE WHEEL WITH RECAROWhy Retrofitting is WorthwhileRECARO now offers driver seats for trucks and buses.With its top-model RECARO C 7000 and standard-modelRECARO C 6000, RECARO Automotive Seating has setnew quality standards for the work spaces of professionaldrivers.Immediately ImpressiveRECARO’s competence, expertise and self-confidence indesigning and producing mobile seating is based on acorporate history spanning more than 100 years. RECAROAutomotive Seating has entirely redesigned and re-engineeredits product portfolio for commercial vehicles. Immediatelyupon their market launch, these new RECAROcommercial vehicle seats persuaded two prestigious Europeantruck manufacturers to employ them as standardequipment in various vehicle programs.A Fusion of Comfort and DurabilityAt RECARO, people are always at the centre of productdevelopment. This explains why the new RECAROcommercial vehicle seats distinguish themselves withoutstanding ergonomics and exceptional comfort. Yet,these qualities are also blended with superior durability,ingenious, premium-quality design, as well as high-gradematerials and fastidiously detailed workmanship. In thecourse of grueling life-cycle testing cycles involving morethan roughly 1.5 millions of kilometers of driving, the newseats have proven themselves to be outstandingly robust,durable and dependable.The Benefits of Product RegistrationThose who purchase RECARO commercial vehicleseats benefit in ways beyond owning the product itself.RECARO offers every purchaser the opportunity toregister his/her RECARO products, either online atwww.register.recaro-automotive.com or by calling+49 631 418-2222.By doing so, the user also receives a no-charge RECAROClub membership, entitling him/her to added offers ofservices and information. The membership includesaccess to the 24-hour RECARO Hotline, through whichRECARO Automotive Seating offers its customers fullservicecare. The hotline service handles incominginquiries in all major European languages and providesclub members with assistance in the event of vehiclebreakdowns.Upon product registration, an extended warranty(36 months of coverage) is also activated for thepurchased seat.Where to OrderThe new RECARO seats are available through severaldistribution channels. The RECARO website atwww.recaro-automotive.com provides a current over -view of RECARO sales partners, including a dealerdirectory arranged by location and postal code. It alsooffers you the opportunity to order online.2

SEVEN GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE RECAROWhat Makes RECARO Commercial Vehicle Seats Unique1. The Products of a Premium BrandBrand-name product manufacturers make a commitmentto their customers. At RECARO, this commitmentencompasses design, ergonomics, functionality,dura bility, quality and safety to an outstanding degree.RECARO customers have always been able to rely onthis commitment being fulfilled. Now, those in thecommercial vehicle sector can, too.2. Highly Reliable and Extremely DurableRECARO commercial vehicle seats are uncompromisinglydesigned for endurance: They meet all statutoryrequirements, fulfill the highest standards of sturdiness,and are unwaveringly functional. Moreover, they set thebar at a new level in terms of value retention, and thusoffer their owners real long-term savings.3. Ingenious DesignRECARO seats are distinctive and exceptional due totheir ingenious design, which incorporates flawlessergonomics, functionality and aesthetics – all foundedon the company’s rich expertise in and limitless passionfor creating excellent seating.4. Individually AdjustableRECARO seats are highly sophisticated working environments.They feature all the adjustment settings thatallow each professional driver’s individual needs to bemet. Their innovative features make millions of miles atthe wheel a comfortable and pleasant experience.5. Tangible QualityRECARO quality is plainly visible, palpable and manifestlyexperienced by the driver. It is the culmination of elegantdesign, high-grade materials, masterful workmanship andleading-edge manufacturing techniques. This unparalleledstandard of quality extends to the service and supportthat RECARO provides its customers.6. Outstanding SafetyTo ensure that future safety benchmarks will be metwith ease, RECARO commercial seats already fulfill theECE-R14 safety standard, due to become mandatory fortruck seats. This is only one safety standard applied byRECARO. RECARO know-how is reflected in hundreds ofdetails – all to ensure that RECARO seats remain fully capableof handling the toughest conditions of everyday use.7. Incomparable ComfortRECARO‘s goal is to make the working lives of professionaldrivers more pleasant and comfortable. By packingall of these features, the new commercial vehicle seatsfrom RECARO accomplish this, while giving their ownersthe distinctly good feeling of owning something special.3

WITH PASSION AND EXPERTISEInnovativeness in Every Area of Mobile Seating is a Matter of Tradition at RECAROFor over 100 years, the company has been dedicated tocreating the best possible driver seats. The RECARObrand name is stamped on such milestones as the firstafter-market sport car seat, the world’s lightest aircraftseat, the most innovative commercial vehicle seat, leading-edgesport car seats made of modern compositematerials, and the first longitudinally adjustable and tiltadjustableracing shell that also meets the latest advancedracing seat standards.Systematically Applied Engineering ExpertiseIn developing these new commercial vehicle seats,RECARO Automotive Seating has systematically appliedits tradition of innovation – one founded on decades ofgathered know-how, the latest manufacturing techniquesand the unique passion of its designers, engineers andproduction specialists.The company’s Technical Centre in Kaiserslautern, one ofthe largest research and development facilities for vehicleseats worldwide, played an important role:■ 280 employees: Designers, engineers, experts in metalcomponents and seat structures, as well as ergonomics,prototyping and testing engineers and specialists■ Approximately 129,000 sq ft of space for design, construction,structural analysis, prototyping and testingactivities, including an on-site crash simulation facilityAs the hub of the company’s global engineering network,the team in Kaiserslautern collaborates closely with otherRECARO teams in Kirchheim/Teck, (Germany), AuburnHills (USA), and Higashiomi (Japan). Within this internationalnetwork, more than 350 engineers and specialistsfocus exclusively on projects related to vehicle seating –a unique concentration of experience and know-how.An Extraordinary Focus on Maximizing DurabilityDuring the product development phase of these newseats, RECARO put great emphasis on their reliability anddurability, subjecting the seats to various test cycles thatsimulated the toughest performance conditions. Theseincluded the use of “push-and-pull” tension testing rigs,endurance testing rigs, as well as subjecting the seats toextreme cold and heat in the RECARO climate chambers.On a multi-axis vibration test rig (a shaker able to vibrate insix different directions), the seats successfully withstoodthe equivalent of roughly 1.5 millions of kilometers of driving.This exceeded common industry standards by far.This outstanding durability, however, is no accident. Inproducing these new commercial vehicle seats, RECAROhas employed its own metal components, manufacturedin-house and proven millions of times within the automotiveindustry.All of these factors combined have a direct impact on theeconomic efficiency of these new RECARO products byenabling them to retain their value to an extraordinary degree,thereby reducing long-term vehicle operating costs.Latest Production Techniques Ensure QualityAt RECARO Automotive Seating, consistently executedsimultaneous engineering also played a crucial role in4

manufacturing the new commercial vehicle seats. Longbefore series production began, the essential manufacturingsequences were simulated and optimized with a prototypeproduction facility specially built at the RECAROTechnical Centre. The simulation findings were then incorporatedinto the planning of the production lines at theRECARO plant in Skarbimierz, Poland, which have sincebegun operating. Covering an area of 27,000 sq ft, thisRECARO plant is among the world’s most modern productionfacilities for vehicle seats.RECARO Debuts Driving Comfort at its FinestIn terms of comfort, the new commercial vehicle seatsfrom RECARO offer innovative features that make theworking lives of professional drivers easier – particularlyon long-haul routes, but also in short-haul applications oreven when navigating rough off-road terrain. Drivers arealways seated with ergonomically correct – and thereforehealthier – posture. This enhances their performance atthe wheel and makes them less vulnerable to fatigue andmusculoskeletal disorders. Here is a summary of all theseRECARO Comfort Plus product features:■ The new RECARO Comfort Release feature consists ofa belt loop located on the front edge of the seat cushion,putting the seat’s length adjustment within closer reach,so the driver does not need to bend down below theseat toward the vehicle floor.■ In addition to lumbar support, RECARO commercialvehicle seats feature anatomically correctly positionedpelvic support. These features combine to induce thedriver to maintain a natural, upright upper-body posture,and thus actively prevent fatigue and strain.■ In addition to adjustable side supports built into the seatback, the RECARO C 7000 model features individuallyadjustable side supports for the seat cushion, whichprovide the driver with optimum lateral support.■ The RECARO C 7000 model also features simultaneoususe of seat ventilation and heating, permitting thedriver to adjust the seat climate to suit personal needsand environmental conditions. Meanwhile, the seats arecovered with the RECARO Aero fabric, an air-permeable,three-dimensionally woven material, which providesexcellent climate-related characteristics.■ The Express Down feature permits the driver to immediatelylower the seat to its lowest position to facilitateexiting the vehicle. With the Memory feature, the seatcan then be returned to its preset position.5

RECARO C 7000A Premium Product that Meets the Most Stringent RequirementsThe new RECARO C 7000 commercial vehicle seat is theflagship product from RECARO Automotive Seating,which sets new standards for truck and bus cockpits inthe premium segment. As a seat for professional drivers,it must fulfill a number of rigorous requirements in safety,ergonomics, functionality, durability and comfort. TheRECARO C 7000 makes no compromises in these areasand is unique in offering numerous additional features.A Perfect Blend of Design and ErgonomicsThe extraordinary appearance of RECARO seats enhanceevery professional work space. At RECARO, ingeniousdesign means combining flawless ergonomics, functionalityand aesthetics – all founded on the company’s rich expertisein and limitless passion for seating products. Highgradematerials, the brand’s iconic build quality andintuitively easy-to-use adjustment elements illustrate thekey emphasis RECARO puts on the comfort and durabilityof its products.Highly Individual and InnovativeThe RECARO C 7000 features a wide array of adjustmentoptions that allow it to be tailored to each driver’s individualneeds. It also offers a range of innovative functions andfeatures that make the working lives of professional driverseasier and more comfortable, such as a unique combinationof adjustable pelvic and lumbar support elements,adjustable seat-cushion side supports, and a Comfort Releasefeature for adjusting seat length. Further examplesinclude a seat climate package that allows the simultaneoususe of seat ventilation and heating, and a blend of attractiveleather and Aero 3D fabric, which also providesoptimum climate characteristics.Safe and SturdyYou can count on the RECARO C 7000 to perform safelyand durably. This assurance is founded on RECARO’s use ofmetal components manufactured in-house and proven millionsof times in the automotive industry, the highest safetystandards, the toughest testing procedures, the latest manufacturingtechniques, and practical experience based ona corporate history spanning more than 100 years.6

UNCOMPROMISINGLY COMFORTABLERECARO C 7000Standard Equipment:■■Intuitive controls featuring switches and handles in■■One or two armrests, depending on vehicle type,various shapes and surface feels, ergonomicallyleather-covered, foldable, tilt-adjustablepositioned■■Comfort Release seat length adjustment■■Air suspension■■Two-stage seat climate control (can be used■■Three-point seat beltwith seat heating)■■Integrated seat belt with self-adjusting belt outlet point ■■Two-stage seat heating (can be used with■■Nine-stage height adjustment with memory function seat climate control)■■Adjustable backrest angle■■Express down■■Adjustable seat length position■■Leather / 3D fabric Aero Silver■■Adjustable seat tilt■■Gearshift adapter, if required■■Seat cushion with adjustable side supports■■General Operating Permit for seat incl. riser■■Adjustable backrest side supports■■Adjustable shoulder supportOptions (at additional cost):■■Length-adjustable seat cushion■■Vehicle-specific riser incl. car kit■■Adjustable vertical damping■■Horizontal damping, lockableDetails regarding the current range of vehicle-specific■■Adjustable pelvic supportrisers are provided in the 2012/2013 price list for■■Adjustable lumbar support RECARO commercial vehicle seats.An explanation of symbols is printed on the reverse7

RECARO C 6000Sturdy, Comfortable and Ready for the Demands of Everyday WorkThe RECARO C 6000 is the latest standard seat fromRECARO Automotive Seating, designed for the commercialvehicles sector.As a seat for professional drivers, the RECARO C 6000meets the highest standards. Whether employed ina bus or truck cockpit, it blends harmoniously into thewidest array of vehicle cabins – featuring sturdy technicalfeatures, the highest degree of reliability and durability,top quality and safety.Reliable and ComfortableThe RECARO C 6000 impressively handles the demandsof daily work. It supports the driver with numerous adjustmentoptions, which allow it to fit individual needs. Itscontrols are intuitive and ergonomically positioned.Particularly on long-haul trips, the seat makes working lifefor professional drivers more comfortable and enjoyable– with, for example, a unique combination of adjustablepelvic and lumbar support settings, as well as its ComfortRelease feature for adjusting seat length.Safe and SturdyYou can count on the RECARO C 6000 to perform safelyand durably. This assurance is founded on RECARO’s useof metal components manufactured in-house and provenmillions of times in the automotive industry, the highestsafety standards, the toughest testing procedures, thelatest manufacturing techniques, and practical experiencebased on a corporate history spanning more than 100years.8

COMFORT ON ANY ROUTEFunctions and Features of the RECARO C 6000Standard Equipment:■■Intuitive controls featuring switches and handles invarious shapes and surface feels, ergonomicallypositioned■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Air suspensionThree-point seat beltIntegrated seat belt with self-adjusting belt outlet pointNine-stage height adjustment with memory functionAdjustable backrest angleAdjustable seat length positionAdjustable seat tiltAdjustable backrest side supportsLength-adjustable seat cushionAdjustable vertical dampingHorizontal damping, lockableAdjustable pelvic supportAdjustable lumbar supportOne or two armrests, depending on vehicle type,leather-covered, foldable, tilt-adjustable■■■■■■■■■■■■Comfort Release seat length adjustmentTwo-stage seat heatingExpress downBlack fabric with silver seamGearshift adapter, if requiredGeneral Operating Permit for seat incl. riserOptions (at additional cost):■■Vehicle-specific riser incl. car kitDetails regarding the current range of vehicle-specificrisers are provided in the 2012/2013 price list forRECARO commercial vehicle seats.An explanation of symbols is printed on the reverse9

Adjusting the PelvicSupportEmpty or fill the pelvicsupport’s air chamber bypressing the plus orminus symbol. Adjust thepelvic support such thatthe upper, side ridges ofyour pelvis (i.e. iliac crest)are supported withoutany uncomfortable pressure,and thus maintainan upright position.7 Adjusting the LumbarSupportEmpty or fill the lumbarsupport’s air chamber bypressing the plus orminus symbol. This featureis intended to supportthe lumbar portion ofyour spine without activelyexerting any pressureon it.8Adjusting the SideSupportsAdjust the seat-cushionside supports (RECAROC 7000 only) and the backrestside supports wideror narrower to support thebody, such that yourthighs and upper bodyhave adequate and comfortablelateral support.Particularly on winding,rough-surfaced or off-roadroutes, these supportscan relieve tension andprevent fatigue.9Adjusting the Seat’sHeating and VentilationBoth the seat heating andthe ventilation (RECAROC 7000 only) controlshave two intensity settings.To attain optimalseat climate conditionsaccording to your preferences,coordinate theheat and ventilation settingsso that the seat providesyou with a pleasantamount of warmth and/orventilation in relation tothe outside temperature.10Adjusting VerticalDampingThis feature alleviatesvertical shocks and jolts,thus reducing verticalload on your body. Firmlyadjusted damping is suitablefor driving thatinvolves elaboratemaneuvering, for example,while softly adjusteddamping will reduce theimpact of vertical shockswhen driving on poorroads or off-road terrain.11 Adjusting HorizontalDampingTo activate horizontaldamping, turn the handleall the way to the left.This feature alleviatesshocks and jolts longitudinalto the vehicle, thusreducing load in a backand-forth12Locking the verticaldamping function can beuseful to prevent unwantedseat movements ondirection onyour body. Horizontaldamping can remain permanentlyswitched on.very uneven terrain.11

SYMBOLSAdjustable pelvic and lumbar supportAnatomically-shaped seat designAdjustable shoulder supportAdditional service offers e.g. RECARO Hotline 24/7Adjustable seat-cushion side supports36 months extended warrantyAdjustable backrest side supportsOutstanding robustness and longevityHorizontal damping, lockableApplications for trucksComfort Release for seat length adjustmentApplications for busesSeat climate controlGeneral Operating Permit (ABE)Seat heatingRECARO Automotive SeatingHertelsbrunnenring 267657 KaiserslauternGERMANYStuttgarter Straße 7373230 Kirchheim/TeckGERMANYPhone: +49 631 418-2222E-Mail: cv.service@recaro-automotive.comInternet: www.recaro-automotive.comId.-Nr.: 3RV-D0009-02 · MARCH 2013 · WORTWERKSTATT GMBHWe reserve the right to make changes regarding technology, form, color and design.We assume no liability for typing errors.