32
Seats, restraints
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the
child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event
of an accident. Do not use forward
facing child restraint system at all
seats when child's weight is below 13
kg.
Suitable are child restraint systems
that comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child
restraint systems.
The following child restraints are
recommended for the following
weight classes:
● Group 0+:
Römer Baby-Safe Plus installed
in the rearward facing position
with or without ISOFIX base for
children up to 13 kg
● Group I:
RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX with or
without ISOFIX and Top-tether
for children from 9 kg to 18 kg
● Group II, Group III:
Römer Kidfix XP /
Römer Kidfix 2R with or without
ISOFIX for children from 15 kg to
36 kg,
Graco Booster for children from
15 kg to 36 kg.
Ensure that the child restraint system
to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Child seat at the single passenger
seat: Adjust the front passenger seat
to the highest and fully back
longitudinal position with the backrest
straightened.
Do not use forward facing child
restraints system when child's weight
is below 13 kg at all seats.
Follow child restraint manufacturer's
instructions to install corresponding
child restraints in vehicle.
For semi-universal or vehicle specific
child restraint system (ISOFIX or
belted child restraint system), see the
vehicle list provided in the user
manual of the child restraint system.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following table.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is not
in use, secure the seat with a seat belt
or remove it from the vehicle.
Notice
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
