ISOFIX child seat securing system
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WARNING
ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer
sufficient protective effect for children whose
weight is greater than 22 kg who are secured
using the safety belt integrated in the child
restraint system. The child could, for example,
not be restrained correctly in the event of an
accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 22 kg, only use
ISOFIX child restraint systems with which the
child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt.
Also secure the child restraint system with the
Top Tether belt, if available.
When fitting a child restraint system, be sure to
observe the manufacturer's installation and
operating instructions and the instructions for
correct use of the child restraint system
(
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page 64).
Before installing the child seat, move the rear
seat backrests to an upright position. Do not
adjust the backrest of a seat with an ISOFIX
child restraint system installed.
Before every trip, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system is engaged correctly in
both ISOFIX securing rings.
!
When fitting the child restraint system in
vehicles with a rear bench seat, make sure
that the seat belt for the middle seat does not
get trapped. Otherwise, the seat belt could be
damaged.
:
ISOFIX securing ring (example: individual
seat)
X
Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on
both ISOFIX securing rings
:
.
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
certain rear seats. ISOFIX securing rings
:
for
an ISOFIX child restraint system are fitted
between the seat cushion and the seat backrest.
Child restraint systems without ISOFIX child
seat securing system should be fitted using the
seat belts in the vehicle. When fitting a child
restraint system, be sure to observe the manu-
facturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions and the instructions for correct use of the
child restraint system (
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page 64).
Top Tether
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured with
ISOFIX and the vehicle. It helps reduce the risk
of injury even further. If the child restraint sys-
tem is fitted with a Top Tether belt, this should
always be used.
Top Tether anchorages
Example: individual seat
Top Tether anchorage
;
is located at the bot-
tom of the rear side of the rear seat on the cross
brace between the seat or bench seat leg.
X
Move head restraint
:
upwards.
X
Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top
Tether. Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions when doing so.
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Children in the vehicle
Safety
