Child Safety; Points To Remember If Children Are Travelling In The Car - Audi A5 Owner's Manual

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Child safety

Points to remember if children are
travelling in the car
Introduction
Statistics show that children are generally safer on the
rear seat than on the front passenger's seat.
Children under 12 years of age should normally travel on the rear
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seat . Children travelling on the rear seat must use a child restraint
system or the seat belts provided, depending on their age, height
and weight. For safety reasons, the child restraint system should be
installed behind the front passenger's seat.
The physical principles involved and the forces acting in a collision
apply to children just as much as adults ⇒ page 171, "Forces acting
in a collision". But, unlike adults, children do not have fully devel-
oped muscle and bone structures. This means that children are
subject to a greater risk of injury.
To reduce this risk, children must always use special child restraint
systems when travelling in the car.
Use only child restraint systems which are officially approved under
the European standard ECE R 44 and are suitable for the child. ECE R
refers to the Economic Commission of Europe Recommendation,
which categorises child restraint systems in 5 groups ⇒ page 186,
"Child seat categories". Child restraints that have been tested and
approved under the ECE R 44 standard bear the ECE-R 44 test mark
on the seat (the letter E in a circle with the test number below it).
We recommend using child restraint systems from the range of
Audi Genuine Accessories available from Audi dealers. The
"Huckepack" range includes suitable restraint systems for all ages.
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Observe any restrictions or regulations to the contrary.
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These systems have been specially developed and tested for use in
Audi vehicles and comply with the ECE-R 44 standard.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory
requirements when installing and using child restraints ⇒
"Important safety notes for using child safety seats".
Important safety notes for using child safety
seats
Correct use of child safety seats can help to reduce the
risk of injury in an accident.
belt while the vehicle is in motion.
normal seat belt without a child restraint, as this could cause inju-
ries to the abdominal and neck areas.
lap.
"Child safety seats".
restraint.
is moving. In an accident, the child could be catapulted through
the car, causing possibly fatal injuries to itself and other occu-
pants.
Safety Driving tips General maintenance
WARNING
All vehicle occupants, especially children, must wear a seat
Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall must not wear a
Babies and children must never travel on another occupant's
A suitable child safety seat can protect your child ⇒ page 186,
Never allow two children to occupy one child safety seat.
Never leave a child without supervision in a child safety seat.
Never allow a child to travel in the car without a suitable child
Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on a seat while the car
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