® When installing an ISOFIX/LATCH child
restraint system, also observe the following:
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When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so
that it does not touch the child restraint sys-
tem.
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When using a forward-facing child restraint
system with integrated child seat belt: adjust
the head restraint of the respective seat so
that it does not push the child restraint system
forwards. If necessary, the respective head
restraint can be removed. In addition, the
backrest of the child restraint system must lie
as at as possible against the backrest of the
vehicle seat. Aer the child restraint system
has been removed, replace the vehicle head
restraint immediately and adjust correctly.
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The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and seat cush-
ion and/or be installed facing the wrong direc-
tion. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion
inclination accordingly.
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Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the
child restraint system is not put under strain
by the head restraint.
7 When installing a belt-secured child
restraint system, also observe the following:
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When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so
that it does not touch the child restraint sys-
tem.
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Also secure Top Tether if present
(/ page 65).
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When using a forward-facing child restraint
system with integrated child seat belt: adjust
the head restraint of the respective seat so
that it does not push the child restraint system
forwards. If necessary, the respective head
restraint can be removed. In addition, the
backrest of the child restraint system must lie
as at as possible against the backrest of the
vehicle seat. Aer the child restraint system
has been removed, replace the vehicle head
restraint immediately and adjust correctly.
#
The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must be resting as at as
possible on the seat backrest of the rear seat.
#
The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and seat cush-
ion and/or be installed facing the wrong direc-
tion. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion
inclination accordingly.
#
Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the
child restraint system is not put under strain
by the head restraint.
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Make sure that the child's feet do not touch
the front seat. If necessary, move the front
seat slightly forwards.
7 Depending on the vehicle equipment,
always observe the following when installing a
belt-secured child restraint system on the front
passenger seat:
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Observe the notes on rearward- and forward-
facing child restraint systems on the front
passenger seat (/ page 59).
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When using a forward-facing child restraint
system integrated child seat belt: remove the
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