CHILD SAFETY
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General information
Carrying children
Children, and adults, must be cor-
rectly seated and strapped in for all
journeys. The children being carried
in your vehicle are your responsibili-
ty.
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 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
(50km/h) is the same
as falling a distance of
10 metres. Transport-
ing 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 ac-
cident, 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 in-
volved in a road accident, re-
place 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 in-
struction for installation and
use. In addition there are many
types of child restraint avail-
able 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 pro-
tection of the child in the event of
harsh braking or an impact.
Before purchasing a child seat,
check that it complies with the regu-
lations 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 man-
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