Skoda 2012 Citigo, Owner'S Manual

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The following guidelines must be observed when using a child safety seat in
which the child is seated with its back facing the direction of travel on the front
passenger seat.
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Switch off the front passenger airbag » page 85 , Switching off the airbags .
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Slide the front passenger seat all the way back.
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Move the front passenger seat backrest into the vertical position.
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Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
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Place and fasten the child seat on the seat and the child in the child seat ac-
cording to the specifications in the manufacturer's user manual of the child
seat .
WARNING
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It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag when attach-
ing a child safety seat to the front passenger seat where the child is seated
with its back facing in direction of travel
» page 85 , Switching off the airbags .
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Never use a child safety seat in which the child is seated with its back facing
the direction of travel on the front passenger seat if the airbag is switched on.
This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of the front pas-
senger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in
the event of it being deployed.
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This is also clearly stated on the sticker which is located on the B column on
the front passenger side » Fig. 87 . The sticker is visible upon opening the
front passenger door. For some countries, the sticker is also affixed to the sun
visor of the front passenger.
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If a child safety seat in which the child faces in the direction of travel is used
on the front passenger seat, the front passenger seat must be moved back
and to the top fully. Move the backrest into the vertical position.
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The front passenger airbag must be reactivated as soon as you no longer
use a child seat on the front passenger seat.
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Child safety and side airbag
Fig. 88 Incorrect seated position of a child who is not properly secured –
risk from the side airbag/Child properly protected by safety seat
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 87.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side air-
bag
» Fig. 88 –
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. There must be sufficient room between the child and the de-
ployment area of the side airbag so that the airbag can provide as much protec-
tion as possible
» Fig. 88 –
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.
WARNING
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Children must never be seated with their head in the deployment area of
the side airbag – risk of injury!
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Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbags –
risk of injury!
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Classification of child seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 87.
Child safety seats are classified in 5 groups:
Group Weight of the child Approximate age
0 0-10 kg up to 9 months
0+ up to 13 kg up to 18 months
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