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Securing a child seat using the seat belt
Please refer to
and
chapter on page 43.
If a universal (u) type child seat is to be used in
the vehicle, ensure that the child seat is approved
for use in the corresponding seat. The necessary
Group
Child weight
Group 0
Group 0+
Group 1
Group 2
15 - 25 kg
Group 3
22 - 36 kg
u: universal; x: seat not suitable for securing a child seat of this group.
Secure a child seat with the seat belt
– Observe the instructions
and using child seats.
– Ensure that the seat belt is properly worn or
threaded according to the child seat manufac-
turer's instructions.
In an emergency
Making you and your vehicle safe
When a vehicle breaks down, be sure to strictly
follow the relevant safety regulations. For exam-
ple, many countries require the use of hazard
warning lights and high-visibility waistcoats
when a vehicle breaks down
Checklist
To ensure the safety of you and all occupants of
the vehicle, please follow the following se-
quence
:
→
1. Park your vehicle on a suitable surface away
from the main lane
→
2. Press the
button to switch on the hazard
warning light
page 11.
→
3. Switch on the electronic parking brake
page 122.
→
4. Put the shift lever in neutral
move the shift lever to the gear
P
page 102.
→
5. Switch off the ignition.
at the start of the
Front passenger seat
< 10 kg
< 13 kg
9 - 18 kg
page 44, Installing
→
page 50.
→
.
page 101 or
→
information is available through the orange ECE
inspection mark on the child seat. The following
table lists the installation methods.
Seats on the rear bench seat
x
x
x
x
x
– Do not twist the seat belt.
– Insert the latch into the seat belt latch of the
respective seat and hear the latch stick.
6. All occupants must exit the vehicle and wait
in a safe place, for example, behind a safety
barrier. Be aware of national regulations re-
garding high-visibility waistcoat.
7. Always take all vehicle keys with you when
you leave the vehicle.
8. The warning triangle is set up in the corre-
sponding position to attract the attention of
drivers of passing vehicles.
9. Cool the engine sufficiently. Seek expert as-
sistance if necessary.
When the hazard warning lights are switched on,
for example if you are being towed, you can still
indicate a change in direction or lane change by
operating the turn signal. The hazard warning
lights will be interrupted temporarily.
Switch on the hazard warning lights, e.g. in
the following situations:
– When traffic ahead suddenly slows down or
you reach the tail end of a traffic jam to warn
vehicles behind you.
– In case of emergency.
Safety precautions
u
u
u
u
u
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