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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 under or behind
the child restraint system, e.g. cush‐
ions.
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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 from
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is not correctly
installed or secured, it could release 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
(
→
page 53).
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Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the rear seat (
→
page 56).
-
Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the front passenger seat
(
→
page 58). Observe the specific
instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
(
→
page 57).
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both before and during the jour‐
ney, that the status of the front
passenger front airbag is correct for the
current situation (
→
page 43).
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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.
Notes for vehicles with a reclining rear seat
&
WARNING Risk of injury due to the seat
backrest being reclined too far back‐
wards
If a child restraint system is installed and the
seat backrest is reclined too far backwards,
the cushionbag may deploy by mistake in the
event of an accident.
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When using a child restraint system,
always ensure that the seat is correctly
adjusted and that the seat backrest is
almost vertical.
When installing a child restraint system, move
the reclining rear seat backrest to an almost
upright position. The reclining rear seat backrest
must rest against the child restraint system.
Observe the notes on the cushion airbag
(
→
page 38).
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