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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 rests on the seat
cushion of the front passenger seat.
The backrest of a forward-facing child
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restraint system must, as far as possible,
be resting against the seat backrest of
the front passenger seat.
Always comply with the installation
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instructions from the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer.
When installing a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-specific
information (
page 66).
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Rearward-facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat, the front
passenger air bag must be disabled. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be
continuously lit (
page 49).
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& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury
when using a rearward-facing child
restraint system while the co-driver airbag
is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver seat and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
off, the co-driver airbag can deploy in the
event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
Always ensure that the co-driver airbag is
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disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp must be lit.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child
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restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
BLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERI-
OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
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Depending on the child restraint system and
the stature of the child, the front passenger
air bag will be enabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp will not light up.
The front passenger air bag may be deployed
during an accident. If the front passenger air
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
bag has this status, no rearward-facing child
restraint system may be installed on the front
passenger seat.
Instead, install the rearward-facing child
restraint system on a suitable rear seat.
Forward-facing child restraint system on the front
passenger seat
If a forward-facing child restraint system is instal-
led on the front passenger seat, the front
passenger air bag may be automatically enabled
or disabled. The status of the front passenger air
bag depends on the child restraint system and the
stature of the child.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp will
either light up continuously or not light up
(
page 49). Always observe the following infor-
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mation.
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