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Protect it with a blanket, for example.
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If the child restraint system has been
exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Observe when stopping or parking
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
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Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
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Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
fic.
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Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
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Releasing the parking brake.
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Changing the transmission position.
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Starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
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Keep the vehicle key out of reach of
children.
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WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to
exposure to extreme heat or cold in the
vehicle
If people – particularly children – are
exposed to extreme temperatures over an
extended period of time, there is a risk of
serious or even fatal injury.
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Never leave anyone – particularly chil‐
dren – unattended in the vehicle.
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Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐
tended.
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