Alwayssecureachild restraint system cor‐
rectly
&
WARNING Risk of injury or deathcaused
by incorrect installation of thechild
restraint system
If thechild restraint system is incorrectly
installed on asuitable seatingposition, it can‐
notperform its intended protectivefunction.
In particular,the child cannotberestrained in
theevent of an accident,heavy braking or a
sudden changeofdirection.
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Alwayscomplywiththe manufacturer's
installation instructions forthe child
restraint system and its correct use.
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Makesurethat theentirebase of the
child restraint system alwaysrests on
thesitting surface of theseat.
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Neverplace objects, e.g. cushions,
under or behind thechild restraint sys‐
tem.
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Alwaysuse child restraint systems with
theoriginal coverdesigned forthem.
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Alwaysreplace damaged covers with
genuine covers.
&
WARNING Risk of injury or deathdue to
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If thechild restraint system is notcorrectly
installed or secured, it could release, in par‐
ticular,inthe event of an accident, sudden
braking or asuddenchangeindirection.
The child restraint system could be flung
aroundand hit vehicle occupants.
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Alwaysinstall child restraint systems
correctly, evenwhennot in use.
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Alwayscomplywiththe child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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Alwaysobserve thechild restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as thevehicle-specific
information:
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Install theLATCH-type (ISOFIX)child
restraint system on therear seat
(/ page38).
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Securethe child restraint system withthe
seat belt on therear seat (/ page39).
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Securethe child restraint system withthe
seat belt on theco-driver seat
(/ page40). Observe thespecific
instructionsfor therearward-facing and
forward-facingchild restraint systems
(/ page40).
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Observe thewarning labels in thevehicle
interior and on thechild restraint system.
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Also secureTop Tether if present.
Do notmodify the child restraint system
&
WARNING Risk of injury due to modifica‐
tions to thechild restraint system
The child restraint system maynolonger
function as it is supposed to if youmakemod‐
ificationsorattachobjectstoit, e.g. toys or
unsuitable accessories. This poses an
increased risk of injury!
Nevermodify thechild restraint system. Only
attachaccessories whichthe manufacturer of
thechild restraint system has authorized
especiallyfor this child restraint system.
Onlyuse child restraint systems whichare in
proper working condition
&
WARNING Risk of injury or deathcaused
by theuse of damaged child restraint
systems
Child restraint systems or their retainingsys‐
tems that have been subjected to aload in an
accidentmay then notbeable to perform
their intended protectivefunction.
In particular,the child cannotberestrained in
theevent of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden changeofdirection.
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Alwaysreplace child restraint systems
immediatelythat have been damaged or
involved in an accident.
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Have thesecuring systems forthe child
restraint systems checkedataqualified
specialistworkshop beforeinstalling a
child restraint system again.
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