Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat – if it is absolutely necessary to
secure a child in a child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat:
X
Always pay attention to the instructions under
"Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat" (
Y
page 61).
There, you will also find instructions on how to
correctly route the shoulder belt strap from
the vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt
guide on the child restraint system
(
Y
page 62).
X
Move the front-passenger seat as far back as
possible.
X
Move the backrest to an almost upright posi-
tion.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must, as
far as possible, be resting on the backrest of
the front-passenger seat. The child restraint
system must not touch the roof or be put
under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the
angle of the seat backrest and the head
restraint position accordingly. Also observe
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X
Move the seat cushion angle to the highest,
most vertical position.
Installing a child restraint system on a rear
seat in the second row
X
Move the backrest of the rear seat in the sec-
ond row to an almost vertical position
(
Y
page 107).
Suitability of the seats for attaching a belted child restraint system
If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system of category
I on a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch
the child restraint system.
If you use a forward-facing child restraint system of category I, you must remove the head restraint
from the respective seat, if possible (
Y
page 104). The backrest of the child restraint system must,
as far as possible, rest flat against the backrest of the seat.
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat forwards
slightly (
Y
page 104).
For certain child restraint systems in weight categories II or III, this can mean that the area of use
is restricted. The maximum size setting of the child restraint system may not be possible due to
possible contact with the roof.
In addition, always observe the information in the "Child restraint system" section (
Y
page 58) and
the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
When you remove the child restraint system, you must replace the head restraints again immedi-
ately (
Y
page 104). All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly before the
journey.
Legend for the table:
X Seat that is unsuitable for children in this weight category.
U Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category that are approved for use in this
weight category.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" category and
are approved for use in this weight category.
L Suitable for child restraint systems as recommended; see "Recommended child restraint sys-
tems" (
Y
page 65).
Children in the vehicle
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