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Safety system
Installing a Child Restraint 
System (CRS)
 WARNING
Before installing your Child Restraint 
System always:
Read and follow the instructions 
provided by the manufacturer of the 
Child Restraint System.
Failure to follow all warnings and 
instructions could increase the risk of 
the SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH if an 
accident occurs.
 WARNING
If the vehicle headrest prevents proper 
installation of a Child Restraint System, 
the headrest of the respective seating 
position shall be readjusted or entirely 
removed.
After selecting a proper Child Restraint 
System for your child and checking that 
the Child Restraint System fits properly 
on the seating position, there are three 
general steps for a proper installation:
•
  Properly secure the Child Restraint 
System to the vehicle. All Child 
Restraint Systems must be secured 
to the vehicle with the lap belt or lap 
part of a lap/shoulder belt or with 
the ISOFIX top-tether and/or ISOFIX 
anchorage and/or with the support 
leg.
•
  Make sure the Child Restraint System 
is firmly secured. After installing a 
Child Restraint System to the vehicle, 
push and pull the seat forward and 
from side-to-side to verify that it is 
securely attached to the seat. A Child 
Restraint System secured with a seat 
belt should be installed as firmly as 
possible. However, some side-to-side 
movement can be expected.
When installing a Child Restraint 
System, adjust the vehicle seat and 
seatback (up and down, forward 
and rearward) so that your child fits 
in the Child Restraint System in a 
confortable manner.
•
  Secure the child in the Child 
Restraint System. Make sure the 
child is properly strapped in the Child 
Restraint System according to the 
Child Restraint System manufacturer’s 
instructions.
 CAUTION
A Child Restraint System in a closed 
vehicle can become very hot. To prevent 
burns, check the seating surface and 
buckles before placing your child in the 
Child Restraint System.