Occupant safety
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Safety and security
ISOFIX child seat securing system/
Child seat anchors – LATCH type
ISOFIX is a standardized securing system
on the rear seats for special LATCH (Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children) child re-
straint systems with matching mounting
fittings.
The LATCH-type anchors for child restraint
systems are installed between the seat
cushion and the backrest:
O on the outside left and right on narrow
rear bench seats with 3 seats
O on the outside left on rear bench seats
with 2 seats
i Non-LATCH type child seats may also be
used and can be installed using the vehicle's
seat belt system (
e page 44). Only use child re-
straint systems that are appropriate for the age
and size of the child and that conform to legal re-
quirements. Make sure that you observe the
child-seat manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
G Warning
If the child restraint system is not installed
correctly on a suitable vehicle seat, the child
may not be restrained in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking and may be seriously
or fatally injured. For this reason, always ob-
serve the installation instructions issued by
the child restraint system manufacturer and
the intended use for the child restraint sys-
tem when fitting it. It is advisable to install
the child restraint system on one of the rear
seats. The child is generally better protected
there.
Do not place objects (for example a cushion)
underneath the child restraint system. The
entire base of the child restraint system must
be in contact with the seat cushion at all
times.
Child restraint systems must not be used
without the original cover. Only replace dam-
aged covers with original covers.
On the rear seats, only use child restraint sys-
tems recommended by the child-seat manu-
facturer.
G Warning
If you no longer require the child restraint sys-
tem, remove it from the vehicle or secure it
with the seat belt.
The restraint system could otherwise be
thrown through the vehicle interior in the
event of an accident.
G Warning
A child secured in a child restraint system
could be seriously or fatally injured in the
event of an accident, braking or a sudden
change in direction if the child restraint sys-
tem or its securing system is already dam-
aged or has been subjected to a load in an
accident.
Have restraint systems and their securing
systems which have been damaged or sub-
jected to a load in an accident checked and,
if necessary, replaced immediately at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
G Warning
A LATCH-type child restraint system that has
been secured using the ISOFIX child seat se-
curing system is unable to provide adequate
protection for children who weigh more than
48 lbs (22 kg). For this reason, only secure
children weighing less than 48 lbs (22 kg) in
a LATCH-type child restraint system secured
using the ISOFIX child seat securing system.
If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg),
you should secure the LATCH-type child re-
straint system with a lap-shoulder belt.
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