CHILD SAFETY
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Getting to know your vehicle - 35
General information
Carrying children
Children, and adults, must be correctly
seated and strapped in for all journeys.
The children being carried in your
vehicle are your responsibility.
A child is not a miniature adult.
Children 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 ensure you use it correctly.
CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT provision is
given in Rear Left seat belt.
To prevent the doors
being opened, use the
childproof locks (refer to
the information on
“Locking/unlocking the doors” in
🡺 21).
A collision at 30 mph
(50 km/h) is the same as
falling a distance of 10
metres. Transporting a
child without a restraint is the
equivalent 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
accident, you will not be able to
keep hold of the child, even if you
yourself 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
children and infants are
seated in child restraint.
You choose a child restraint that
fits your vehicle. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instruction for
installation and use. In addition
there are many types of child
restraint 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 instructions. If
you experience any difficulties during
installation, contact the manufacturer
of the equipment. Keep the
instructions with the seat.
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