CHILD SAFETY
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50 - Getting to know your vehicle
General information
Carrying children
Children, and adults, must be correctly
seated and strapped in for all journeys.
The children being carried in your vehi-
cle are your responsibility.
A child is not a miniature adult. Chil-
dren are at risk of specific injuries as
their muscles and bones have not yet
finished growing. The seat belt alone
would not provide suitable protection.
Use an approved child seat and en-
sure you use it correctly.
CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT provision is
given in Rear Left seat belt.
To prevent the doors be-
ing opened, use the
childproof locks 🡺 34.
A collision at 50 km/h is
the same as falling a dis-
tance of 10 metres.
Transporting a child
without a restraint is the equiva-
lent of allowing him or her to play
on a fourthfloor balcony without
railings.
Never travel with a child held in
your arms. In the event of an acci-
dent, you will not be able to keep
hold of the child, even if you your-
self are wearing a seat belt.
If your vehicle has been involved
in a road accident, replace the
child seat and have the seat belts
and fittings checked.
It is recommended that chil-
dren and infants are seated
in child restraint. You
choose a child restraint that fits
your vehicle. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instruction for in-
stallation and use. In addition
there are many types of child re-
straint available for larger children
that should be used for maximum
protection.
Using a child seat
The level of protection offered by the
child seat depends on ability to restrain
child and on its installation. Incorrect
installation risks the protection of the
child in the event of harsh braking or
an impact.
Before purchasing a child seat, check
that it complies with the regulations
and that it can be fitted in your vehicle.
Consult an approved dealer to find out
which seats are recommended for your
vehicle. Before fitting a child seat, read
the manual and respect its instruc-
tions. If you experience any difficulties
during installation, contact the manu-
facturer of the equipment. Keep the in-
structions with the seat.
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