TAKATA MINI I-SIZE Instructions Manual page 74

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I-SIZE in a backwards-facing position on the front
seat with the airbag activated. There is a SERIOUS
RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH, and it is therefore
FORBIDDEN BY LAW.
Depending on the vehicle, you may be able to
deactivate the airbag yourself, or may need to contact
your local dealer/garage for assistance.
Step 3 – Check the seat's position in the vehicle
[MINI_I-SIZE_051] Ensure that the front section of
the TAKATA MINI I-SIZE touches the backrest of the
vehicle seat, and that the TAKATA MINI I-SIZE is set
at the right angle. You can check this via the sticker
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up, the TAKATA MINI I-SIZE is correctly positioned.
You may think that a slightly less upright position
would be more comfortable; however, this 90-degree
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angle has been proven to provide optimum safety. The
angle of your child, whatever the position of the inner
padding or shoulder straps, lies here within what is
known as the comfort zone.
Step 4 – Fasten the vehicle lap belt
To correctly secure the TAKATA MINI I-SIZE on the
vehicle seat, a suitable three-point seatbelt is necessary
(approved to UNECE-R16 or similar standards).
[MINI_I-SIZE_052] Pull the vehicle's lap belt through
the blue lap belt guides on the sides of the seat.
CAUTION!
[MINI_I-SIZE_052] Ensure that the vehicle seatbelt
runs correctly beneath the loops of the lap belt guides.
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the buckle, and check that the seatbelt has not become
twisted.