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Seats, security systems
Child seats
When a child seat is used, pay attention to
the fitting and use instructions below as
well as those supplied with the child seat.
Always conform to local or national
regulations. In some countries, the use of
child seats on certain seats.
Choosing an appropraite system
The rear seats are the ideal place to fit
the child seat.
Children shoudl travel for as long as pos-
sible facing backwards.
In the event of an accident, this ensures
less restraints causing strain on the
spine of the child, which is still fragile.
Suitable child seats are those which meet
the ECE 44-03 or ECE 44-04 standards.
Check the local regulations and laws
governing the compulsory use of child
seats.
Ensure that the child seat to be fitted is
compatible with the type of vehicle.
Ensure the fitting position of the child seat
is correct. Only allow children to get in and
out of the vehicle on the opposite side
from the traffic. When the child seat is not
being used, attach it with a seatbelt or
remove it from the vehicle.
Note
Do not stick objects on child seats and do
not cover them with other material.
Child seats which have been restrained in
an accident must be replaced.
In addition, it may be necessary to replace
the steering wheel, the facia, trim parts,
door seals, door handles and seats.
Do not make any modifications to the
airbag system as this may invalidate the
homolgation of the vehicle.
When the airbag is deployed, burning
gases may escape from it and cause
burns.
Frontal airbag system
The frontal airbag system is made up of
an airbag, one in the steering wheel. It
can be identified by the inscription
AIRBAG.
