38 Child safety
Group 0: infants up to 10 kg (approximately 9 months) must travel in the
direction opposite to travel ⇒ Fig. 28.
Group 0+: infants up to 13 kg (approximately 18 months) must travel in the
direction opposite to travel ⇒ Fig. 28.
WARNING
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats ⇒ page 36.
Group 1 child seats
Fig. 29 A category 1 for-
ward-facing child seat fit-
ted on the rear seat
Babies and young children between 9 and 18 kg can travel in the direction
of travel or in the reverse, depending on the seat type. For safety reasons it
is recommended that the child is transported in the direction opposite to
travel for as long as possible. Consult the instruction manual of the child
seat manufacturer for possible installation options.
WARNING
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats ⇒ page 36.
Group 2 and 3 child seats
Fig. 30 Forward-facing
child seat installed on
rear seat
Group 2 or 3 child seats must be mounted in the direction of movement and
using the vehicle’s seatbelt.
Group 2 child seats
Children under 7 years of age weighing between 15 and 25 kg are best pro-
tected by group 2 child seats together with properly adjusted seat belts.
Group 3 child seats
Children over 7 years of age weighing between 22 and 36 kg but less than
1.5 metres tall are best protected by child seats with head restraints togeth-
er with properly worn seat belts
⇒
Fig. 30.
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