Before every journey, make sure that the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged
correctly in both mounting brackets in the vehi‐
cle.
* NOTE Be careful not to damage the seat
belt for the center seat when installing
the child restraint system
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐
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ped.
Vehicles with reclining rear seats: Tilt the
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reclining rear seat backrest back slightly
before the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system is installed.
Remove upholstered lining 1.
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Vehicles without reclining rear seats: Fold
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upholstered lining
1
upwards.
Turn the support on the rear side of uphol‐
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stered lining
1
by 90°.
Upholstered lining
1
will remain folded
upwards.
Attach the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
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restraint system to both mounting brackets
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in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Vehicles with reclining rear seats: Return
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the reclining rear seat backrest to an upright
position.
The reclining rear seat backrest must be in
contact with the child restraint system.
Securing a Top Tether
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when
adjusting the seat after installing a child
restraint system
Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
seats:
If you adjust the seat after installing a child
restraint system, the following may occur:
the seat belt may either sit too loose or
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too tight
the child restraint system can become
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loose, incorrectly positioned or damaged
As a result, the child restraint system may
not be able to provide the intended level of
protection.
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