Cupra FORMENTOR 2024 - Transporting Children Safely; Child Seats Group Classification

Safety
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Transporting children safely
The framed area (deployment area) ›››Fig.35
is covered by the knee airbag when it is de-
ployed. Objects should never be placed or
mounted in this area.
WARNING
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The knee airbag is deployed in front of the
driver's knees. Always keep the deployment
areas of the knee airbags free.
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Never not x objects to the cover or in the
deployment area of the knee airbag.
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Adjust the driver's seat so that there is a
distance of at least 10 cm (4 inches) between
your knees and the location of the this air-
bag. If your physical constitution prevents
you from meeting these requirements, make
sure you contact a specialised workshop.
Transporting children
safely
Introduction
For safety reasons, as we have learned from
accident statistics, we recommend that chil-
dren under 12 years of age travel in the rear
seats. Depending on their age, height and
weight, children travelling in rear seats must
use a child seat or a seat belt. For safety rea-
sons, the child seat should be installed in the
rear seat, behind the front passenger seat or in
the centre back seat.
The laws of physics involved and the forces
acting in a collision apply also to children
›››page47. But unlike adults, children do not
have fully developed muscle and bone struc-
tures. This means that children are subject to a
greater risk of injury.
To reduce the risk of injuries, children must
always use special child restraint systems when
travelling in the vehicle.
We recommend the use of child safety
products from the Original Accessories Pro-
gramme, which includes systems for all ages
made by “Peke” (not for all countries) (see
www.seat.com).
These systems have been especially designed
and approved, complying with the ECE-R44.
regulation.
CUPRA recommends securing the child seats
shown on the website as described below:
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Child seats in the opposite direction of travel
(group 0+): ISOFIX and support leg (ROMER
BABY SAFE 3 i-SIZE + ISOFIX BASE / PEKE G0
i-SIZE + i-SIZE BASE).
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Child seats in the direction of travel (group 1):
ISOFIX (PEKE G1 TRIFIX i-SIZE).
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Forward-facing child seats (group 2): seatbelt
and ISOFIX (ROMER BRITAX KIDFIX i-SIZE. In
addition, the child seat’s attachment point for
the “SecureGuard” lap belt must be used, and
the “SICT” side impact protection system loca-
ted at the rear of the child seat must be adjus-
ted. Adjust only the “SICT” closest to the door.
Please follow the child seat manufacturer's us-
age instructions).
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Child seats directed towards the front of the
vehicle (group 3): safety belt (TAKATA MAXI).
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and ob-
serve any statutory requirements when instal-
ling and using child seats. Always read and note
›››page62.
We recommend you always carry the manufac-
turer's Child Seat Instruction Manual together
with the on-board documentation.
Child seats group classication
Fig.36 Examples of child seats.
Use only child seats that are oicially approved
and suitable for the child.
These seats are subject to the ECE-R44 or
ECE-R129 standards. ECE-R stands for: Eco-
nomic Commission for Europe Regulation.