Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 69

Since the bodies of children are not fully developed, restraint systems must be
used for children, which are specially adapted to their size, weight and body type.
Many countries have laws requiring the use of approved child seat systems for in-
fants and toddlers.
Checklist
Carrying children in the vehicle ⇒
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Follow the country-specific statutory provisions.
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Škoda recommends to carry children under 12 years always in the rear seats.
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A child should be carried in the front passenger seat in exceptional cases only ⇒ p age 68. The safest place in the vehicle is on the rear seat bench behind the
front passenger seat.
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Always secure a child in the vehicle in a restraint system. The restraint system must be suitable for the size, weight and body type of the child.
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Only one child may be carried in a child seat.
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Follow the instruction manual of the child seat manufacturer and always keep it in the vehicle.
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When attaching the child seat with a seat belt, route the belt through or around the child seat as described by the child seat manufacturer.
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Pay attention to the correct routing of the belt webbing and maintaining the correct seated position for the child.
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A child seat is mounted best behind the passenger seat in the rear seat, so that children can get out on the pavement side.
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Do not allow toys or other objects loosely in the child seat or the regular seat during the ride.
Country-specific standards for child seats (selection)
The child seats must comply with the ECE-R 44
contact a Škoda partner or visit www.skoda-auto.com.
Classification of the child seats according to ECE-R 44
Weight group
Group 0
Group 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Not every child fits in the seat of its weight group. Similarly, not every seat fits in
every vehicle. Therefore, always check whether the child fits properly in the child
seat and whether the seat can be securely fastened in the vehicle.
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ECE-R: Economic Commission for Europe Regulation.
Vehicle overview Before driving
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standard. For more information,
Weight of the child
up to 10 kg
up to 13 kg
9 to 18 kg
15 to 25 kg
22 to 36 kg
When driving
Use only child seats that are suitable, released and approved for the vehicle. If in
doubt, always contact a Škoda partner or a specialist garage.
up to approx. 9 months
up to approx. 18 months
approx. 8 months to 3
approx. 3 to 7 years
approx. 6 to 12 years
Child seats which were tested according to the ECE-R 44 standard carry an ECE-
R 44 test seal: a large E within a circle with the test number below.
Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
ing
Sitting properly and safely 67
Age
1
/ years
2
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Do-it-yourself