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hildren in the vehicle
or behind the child restraint system. Only use
child restraint systems with the original cover
designed for them. Only replace damaged
covers with genuine covers.
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change in direction. The child
restraint system could be thrown about, strik-
ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
risk of in ury, possibly even fatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop-
erly, even if they are not being used. Make
sure that you observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
You will find further information on stowing
ob ects, luggage and loads securely under
Loading guidelines (
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WARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems which have been damaged or sub ected
to a load in an accident can no longer protect
as intended. The child cannot then be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. There
is an increased risk of in ury, possibly even
fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have
been damaged or sub ected to a load in an
accident as soon as possible. Have the secur-
ing systems on the child restraint system
checked at a qualified specialist workshop,
before you install a child restraint system
again.
The seat belt serves as the fastening system for
the child restraint system.
If you install a child restraint system on the
front-passenger's seat, be sure to observe the
instructions on the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) ( page
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mation on deactivating the front-passenger's air
bag.
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All child restraint systems must meet the fol-
lowing standards:
U.S. Federal Motor ehicle Safety Standards
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213 and 22
Canadian Motor ehicle Safety Standards
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213 and 210.2
A statement by the child restraint manufacturer
of compliance with these standards can be
found on the instruction label on the child
restraint system. You will also find the state-
ment in the instruction manual provided with the
child restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
hild restraint system on the front
assen er seat
General notes
If you install a child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, always observe the
instructions and safety notes on the Occupant
Classification System (OCS) (
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as
a result of:
an incorrectly categorized person in the front-
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passenger seat
the unintentional deactivation of the front-
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passenger front air bag
the unsuitable positioning of the child
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restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board
Rear ard facin child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a rearward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is permanently lit (
passenger front air bag deactivated.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
or ard facin child restraint system
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always move the front-passenger seat as far
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