Child seats (accessories)
ä Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
General information on carrying children in the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using a child seat in the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Using a child seat in the rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Fastening a child seat with the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Before carrying infants and children with a child seat in the front passenger seat,
it is imperative to study the information on the airbag system completely.
This information is very important for the safety of the driver and all passengers,
especially of infants and young children.
Škoda recommends the use of child seats in the accessories program of Škoda.
These child seats are designed and tested for use in vehicles from Škoda. Child
seats with various mounting systems are available from Škoda partners.
Additional information and warnings:
● Airbag system ⇒ page 60
WARNING
Unsecured children and not properly secured children can suffer serious or fa-
tal injuries during the ride.
● Never place a rearward-facing child seat in the passenger seat when the
front passenger airbag is enabled.
● Children until the age of 12 should always be carried in the rear seat.
● Children should always be secured in the vehicle with an approved and ap-
propriate restraint system according to their size and weight.
● Always verify that children wear their seat belts correctly and take a cor-
rect seated position.
● Adjust the seat backrest in an upright position, if a child seat is used on
the seat.
● Pay attention to the correct routing of the belt webbing.
● Never carry children or babies on the lap or hold them in the arms during
the ride.
● Only one child may be secured in a child seat.
● Read and follow the instruction manual of the child seat manufacturer.
WARNING
In a sudden braking or driving manoeuvre or in an accident, a loose, unused
child seat may fly around inside the vehicle, causing injury.
● Always firmly secure an unused child or stow it in the boot before driving.
Note
After an accident, replace the affected child seat, because non-visible damage
may have occurred.
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General information on carrying children in the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 66.
Regulations and statutory provisions always have priority over the descriptions in
this Owner’s Manual. There are various standards and regulations for the use of
child seats and their attachment facilities. For example, in some countries, the use
of child seats on certain seats in the vehicle may be prohibited.
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The rules of physics, the effects on the vehicle in a collision or other type of acci-
dent also apply to children ⇒
page 52. In contrast to adults and adolescents, the
muscles and bones of children, however, are not yet fully developed. Children are
at a greater risk of serious injury in an accident than adults.
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66 Sitting properly and safely
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