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1-2. Child safety
For safety and security
■ Standards for child restraint sys-
tems
Use a child restraint system that con-
forms to ECE R44
*1
.
The following approval mark is dis-
played on child restraint systems which
are conformed.
Check for an approval mark attached
to the child restraint system.
Example of the displayed regulation
number
ECE R44 approval mark
*2
The weight range of the child who is appli-
cable for an ECE R44 approval mark is
indicated.
*1
: ECE R44 is a U.N. regulations for child
restraint systems.
*2
: The displayed mark may differ depend-
ing on the product.
■ Mass group (ECE R44 only)
This Mass group table is required when confirming the “Child restraint system suit-
ability for various seating positions”. Confirm in accordance with the “Child
restraint system suitability for various seating positions” (P.81)
The child restraint system which conforms to the standard of ECE R44 is catego-
rized into 5 groups according to the weight of the child.
*
: The age range is a standard approximation. Choose according to the weight of the child.
■ Types of child restraint system installation methods
Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system about
Mass group Child weight
Reference age
*
Group 0 until 10 kg (22 lb.) about 9 months
Group 0+ until 13 kg (28 lb.) about 1.5 years
Group I
9 - 18 kg
(20 - 39 lb.)
from 9 months - about 4
years
Group II
15 - 25 kg
(34 - 55 lb.)
from 3 years - about 7 years
Group III
22 - 36 kg
(49 - 79 lb.)
from 6 years - about 12 years