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on a label on the child restraint system, if
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present
Regularly check that the permissible gross mass
of the child and child restraint system is still com-
plied with.
When fitting a child restraint system, observe the
following:
O Always observe the correct use of the seats
and consider their suitability for attaching a
child restraint system.
ISOFIX child seat anchor (
/
or
i‑Size child seat anchor (
/
O Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions for the
child restraint system used.
O Children up to a height of 1.35 m can travel
in the child restraint system on the rear
seats. Children 1.35 m to 1.50 m tall should
travel in a suitable child restraint system on
the front passenger seat.
O Rear seat: make sure that the child's feet do
not touch the front seat. If necessary, move
the front seat slightly forwards.
®When fitting an ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem, also observe the following:
O When using a baby car seat in weight group
0/0+ and a rearward-facing child restraint
system in weight group 1 on a rear seat:
adjust the front seat so that the seat does
not touch the child restraint system.
O When using a forward-facing child restraint
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system in weight group 1: the backrest of the
child restraint system must lie as flat as pos-
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sible against the backrest of the vehicle seat.
O If the head restraint of the child seat cannot
be fully extended when it is installed in the
vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the
maximum size setting for child restraint sys-
tems in weight category II or III.
Contact with the roof when the head
restraint is fully extended and locked in place
will not result in any restrictions on use.
Occupant safety
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. Where possible, adjust the seat
cushion inclination accordingly.
O The child restraint system must not be put
under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the
head restraints as appropriate.
O Rear seat: when the soft top is opened or
closed, the child restraint system on the rear
bench seat must be removed.
° When fitting an i‑Size child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, also observe the fol-
lowing:
O When using a baby car seat in weight group
0/0+ and a rearward-facing child restraint
system in weight group 1 on a rear seat:
adjust the front seat so that the seat does
not touch the child restraint system.
O When using a forward-facing child restraint
system in weight group 1: the backrest of the
child restraint system must lie as flat as pos-
sible against the backrest of the vehicle seat.
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