the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the
child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap
must be routed forwards and downwards
from the seat belt outlet.
R
If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and
the co-driver seat as appropriate.
R
Never place objects under or behind the child
restraint system, e.g. cushions.
Always observe the manufacturer's installation
and operating instructions for the child restraint
system being used, and the information on fitting
suitable child restraint systems (
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page 41).
Suitability of the seats for child restraint sys‐
tems
Notes on attaching suitable child restraint
systems
Only child restraint systems that meet the UNECE
standard UN‑R44 are permitted for use in the
vehicle.
Example of an approval label on child restraint
systems:
Label for child restraint systems in accordance
with UN‑R44
ISOFIX child restraint systems of the following
"Universal" category can be used in accordance
with the tables on suitability of seats for the
attachment of child restraint systems on seats
labelled U, UF or IUF.
Semi-universal child restraint systems are indica‐
ted by the text "semi-universal" on the approval
label. They can only be used if the vehicle and the
seat are listed in the child restraint system manu‐
facturer's vehicle model list.
Notes on the suitability of seats for attaching
belt-secured child restraint systems
Observe the following information:
R
When using a baby car seat of the cate‐
gory 0/0+ and a rearward-facing child
restraint system on a rear seat: adjust the
driver's and front passenger seat such that
the seat does not touch the child restraint
system.
R
When using a forward-facing child
restraint system of category I: the backrest
of the child restraint system must, as far as
possible, rest flat against the backrest of the
seat.
R
For certain child restraint systems in weight
category II or III, there may be restrictions in
the maximum size setting, e.g. due to possi‐
ble contact with the roof.
R
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch
the front seat. If necessary, move the front
seat forward slightly.
R
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be put under strain by the head
restraints. Adjust the head restraints accord‐
ingly.
R
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions for the child restraint system.
Legend for the table:
X
Not suitable for children in this weight cate‐
gory.
U
Suitable for child restraint systems of the
"Universal" category in this weight category.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint
systems of the "Universal" category in this
weight category.
L
Suitable for semi-universal child restraint
systems according to the table in "Recom‐
mended child restraint systems", or if the
vehicle and the seat are listed in the child
restraint system manufacturer's vehicle
model list.
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