Always secure a child restraint system cor‐
rectly
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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 can‐
not perform its intended protective function.
In particular, the child cannot be restrained in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change of direction.
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Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
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Make sure that the entire base of the
child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.
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Never place objects, e.g. cushions,
under or behind the child restraint sys‐
tem.
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Always use child restraint systems with
the original cover designed for them.
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Always replace damaged covers with
genuine covers.
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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is not correctly
installed or secured, it could release, in par‐
ticular, 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.
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Always install child restraint systems
correctly, even when not in use.
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Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as the vehicle-specific
information:
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Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system on the rear seat
(
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page 38).
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Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the rear seat (
/
page 39).
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Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the co-driver seat
(
/
page 40). Observe the specific
instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
(
/
page 40).
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Observe the warning labels in the vehicle
interior and on the child restraint system.
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Also secure Top Tether if present.
Do not modify the child restraint system
&
WARNING Risk of injury due to modifica‐
tions to the child restraint system
The child restraint system may no longer
function as it is supposed to if you make mod‐
ifications or attach objects to it, e.g. toys or
unsuitable accessories. This poses an
increased risk of injury!
Never modify the child restraint system. Only
attach accessories which the manufacturer of
the child restraint system has authorized
especially for this child restraint system.
Only use child restraint systems which are in
proper working condition
&
WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restraint
systems
Child restraint systems or their retaining sys‐
tems that have been subjected to a load in an
accident may then not be able to perform
their intended protective function.
In particular, the child cannot be restrained in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change of direction.
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Always replace child restraint systems
immediately that have been damaged or
involved in an accident.
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Have the securing systems for the child
restraint systems checked at a qualified
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.
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