Audi A4 2023 - Page 83

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Sitting correctly and safely
belt retractor lock on the safety belt is acti-
vated if the child safety seat manufacturer
instructions require it.
—Due to the risk of fatal injury, never place a
rear-facing child safety seat on the front
passenger's seat when the front passenger's
airbag is switched on.
—For the child safety seat to offer the maxi-
mum protection, it is especially important
to route the vehicle safety belt correctly. Al-
ways follow the instructions from the child
safety seat manufacturer for routing the
safety belt correctly. Incorrectly fastened
safety belts can cause injuries, even during
minor accidents.
Additionally securing a child safety seat to
the top tether anchor
Fig. 72 Version @ rear shelf / Version @) rear backrest:
top tether anchors for securing a child safety seat with an
upper strap
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Fig. 73 Version @ rear shelf / Version @)rear backrest: se-
curing the upper strap on the top tether anchor
Observe the safety precautions © page 77.
There is a top tether anchor behind every seat in
the rear bench seat to additionally secure a child
safety seat with an upper belt.
» Move the head restraint behind the child safety
seat upward.
» Applies to: version 1: Fold the cover for the top
tether anchor upward.
» Guide the upper belt on the child safety seat
under the head restraint or along both sides of
it and toward the rear (depending on the child
safety seat model).
» Fasten the belt to the top tether anchor
© fig. 73. While doing this, make sure the belt
is not twisted and is not running over any sharp
edges.
» Secure the child safety seat according to the
child safety seat manufacturer instructions.
» Pull the belt tightly so that the child safety seat
rests at the top of the seat backrest.
» If necessary, move the head restraint behind
the child safety seat downward.
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