Attaching a child restraint system with
the seat belt to the rear seat
When fitting a belt-secured child restraint
system, observe the following:
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Be sure to observe the installation and
operating instructions provided by the
manufacturer for the child restraint
system being used.
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When using a "Universal" or "Semi-
Universal" category child restraint
system, ensure that it is approved for
the vehicle seat.
Observe the notes under "Suitability of
seats for attaching belt-secured child
restraint systems" (Y page 55).
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When using a category 0/0+ baby car
seat and a category I rearward-facing
child restraint system on a rear seat:
adjust the front seat so that the seat
does not touch the child restraint sys-
tem.
O
The backrest of a forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possi-
ble, rest flat against the backrest of the
rear seat.
O
For certain child restraint systems in
weight categories II or III, the maxi-
mum size setting may be restricted, for
instance due to possible contact with
the roof.
O
The child restraint system must not be
put under strain between the roof and
the seat cushion and/or be fitted facing
the wrong direction.
O
The child restraint system must not be
put under strain by the head restraint.
Adjust the head restraints as appropri-
ate.
O
Make sure that the child's feet do not
touch the front seat. If necessary, move
the front seat forward slightly.
X
Fit the child restraint system.
The base of the child restraint system
must lie fully on the rear seat cushion.
X
Always make sure that the shoulder belt
strap is correctly routed from the vehicle
belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on
the child restraint system.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed
forwards and downwards from the belt
outlet.
Notes on rearward-facing and forward-
facing child restraint systems on the
front passenger seat
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WARNING
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing
child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp is off, the front-
passenger front airbag can deploy in the
event of an accident. The child could be
struck by the airbag. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Make sure that the front-passenger front
airbag has been disabled. The PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it; DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur.
Observe the specific notes on rearward-
facing and forward-facing child restraint
systems.
Warning notice on the front-passenger sun
visor
Always pay attention to the status of the
front-passenger front airbag with the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp:
R
If circumstances require you to fit a child
restraint system to the front-passenger
seat, be sure to observe the notes on dis-
abling the front-passenger front airbag
(Y page 54).
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When using a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front airbag
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