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Observe the specific instructions for the rear-
ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint sys-
tems (
page 63).
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If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front passenger seat,
always observe the additional notes.
The notes on automatic front passenger airbag
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shutoff (
page 40).
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When using a rearward-facing child restraint
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system on the front passenger seat, the front
passenger airbag must always be disabled.
This is only the case if the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously
(
page 38).
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The front passenger airbag is enabled when
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the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is not lit. The front passenger airbag may be
deployed during an accident. In that case, do
not use rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tems.
Information on the automatic front passenger air-
bag shutoff
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
both before and during the journey, that the sta-
tus of the front passenger airbag is correct for the
current situation.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system
Objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system could affect the function
of the automatic co-driver airbag shutoff.
Do not place any objects between the
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seat surface and the child restraint sys-
tem.
Make sure that the entire base of the
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child restraint system is always resting
on the seat surface of the co-driver seat.
The backrest of the forward-facing child
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restraint system must, as far as possible,
be resting on the seat backrest of the
co-driver seat.
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
It is essential to comply with the child
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restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
When fitting a child restraint system to the front
passenger seat, observe the vehicle-specific infor-
mation (
page 54).
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Rearward-facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is fitted
on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbag must be disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up continu-
ously (
page 38).
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& WARNING Risk of injury or death when
using a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem while the front passenger airbag is
enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, the front passenger airbag can
deploy in the event of an accident.
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