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system. In this case, the child sits in the oppo‐
site direction to the direction of travel and faces
backwards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer‐
vical spine during an accident can be reduced in
a rearward-facing child restraint system.
Always secure a child restraint system cor‐
rectly
& WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by incorrect installation of the child
restraint system
If the child restraint system is incorrectly
installed on a suitable seating position, it
cannot perform its intended protective func‐
tion.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction.
Always comply with the manufacturer's
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installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
Make sure that the entire base of the
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child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.
Never place objects under or behind
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the child restraint system, e.g. cush‐
ions.
Always use child restraint systems with
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the original cover designed for them.
Always replace damaged covers with
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genuine covers.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is not correctly
installed or secured, it could release in the
event of an accident, sudden braking or a
sudden change in direction.
The child restraint system could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
Occupant safety
Always fit child restraint systems cor‐
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rectly, even when not in use.
Always comply with the child restraint
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system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Always observe the child restraint system
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manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as the vehicle-specific
information:
Fit the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint sys‐
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tem to the rear seat (
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Secure the child restraint system with the
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seat belt on the rear seat (
Secure the child restraint system with the
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seat belt on the front passenger seat
( page 68). Observe the specific
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instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
( page 67).
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If the front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both before and during the jour‐
ney, that the status of the front
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