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CHILD SAFETY
In all countries there are regulations
governing the use of restraints for
children and babies.
In Europe children under 10 years
of age
(1)
must be seated in an
approved safety device which is
suitable for the weight and size of
the child.
The
driver
is
responsible
for
ensuring that this equipment is
used correctly.
Child restraints for which type
approval was obtained after January
1992 offer a level of safety much
greater than for restraints with type
approval before that date.
It is therefore advisable to select a
child restraint that complies with
European regulation ECE 44.
Restraints that comply with this
legislation must be marked with an
orange label bearing the letter
E
followed by a number (which
stands for the country where it is
type approved) and the year in
which the type approval
was
granted.
(1) You must always comply with the
laws of the country in which you are
travelling. They may be different to
the guidelines in this handbook.
Remember that a collision at 31.07 mph
(50 km/h) is the same as falling a
distance of 10 metres. Expressed in other
terms, transporting a child without a
restraint is the equivalent of allowing
him or her to play on a third-floor
balcony which does not have any
railings.
Under no circumstances
should babies or children
be allowed to travel sitting
on the knees of another
passenger in the vehicle.
If a frontal impact occurs at
31.07 mph (50 km/h) a child
weighing 30 kg will be transformed
into a missile equivalent to one ton:
you will find it impossible to hold
the child, even if you yourself are
wearing a belt.
It is particularly dangerous to put
the belt round your child when he
or she is sitting on your lap. Never
use the belt for more than one
person at the same time.
The tables listed on the following
pages provide information on the
types of child seat that may be fitted
in each vehicle seat in accordance
with European legislation.
Before installing a child seat in the
front
seat
(if
installation
is
permitted)
If fitted to the passenger seat, carry
out the following adjustments:
- move the passenger seat as far
back as possible,
- set the seatback to its fully upright
position,
- raise the seat squab as far as
possible,
- raise the headrest to its highest
setting,
- move the seat belt height control
to the low position.
Refer to the Child safety equipment
booklet available from the RENAULT
Network to choose the seat suited to
your child and recommended for
your vehicle.