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Travelling safely with children in the vehicle
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Always observe the information on the
weight of the child restraint system:
in the installation and operating instruc-
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tions provided by the manufacturer for
the child restraint system being used
on the label of the child restraint system,
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if present
Regularly check that the maximum permis-
sible weight of the child and child restraint
system together is still complied with.
When fitting a child restraint system, be
sure to observe the following:
O be sure to observe the correct use and
the suitability of seats for securing a
child restraint system.
ISOFIX child seat securing system
Y
(
page 49)
i‑Size child seat securing system
Y
(
page 51)
O be sure to observe the installation and
operating instructions provided by the
manufacturer for the child restraint
system being used.
O make sure that the child's feet do not
touch the front seat. If necessary, move
the front seat forwards slightly.
When fitting an ISOFIX child
restraint system, also observe the follow-
ing:
O 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 when using a category I, forward-
facing child restraint system: the back-
rest of the child restraint system must,
as far as possible, lie flat against the
backrest of the seat.
O For certain child restraint systems in
weight category II or III, there may be
restrictions on the maximum size set-
ting, e.g. 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.
When fitting an i-Size child
restraint system, also observe the follow-
ing:
O when using a rearward-facing child
restraint system: adjust the front seat
so that it does not touch the child
restraint system.
O when using a forward-facing child
restraint system: the backrest of the
child restraint system must, as far as
possible, lie flat against the backrest of
the seat.
ISOFIX securing rings
:
i-Size securing rings
;
Before every trip, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system or the i-Size child
restraint system is engaged correctly in
both ISOFIX or i-Size securing rings.
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