sitedirection to thedirection of traveland faces
backwards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neckmuscles in relation to thesize and
weight of their head. The risk of injurytothe cer‐
vical spine during an accident can be reduced in
arearward-facing child restraint system.
Alwayssecureachild restraint system cor‐
rectly
&
WARNING Risk of injury or deathcaused
by incorrect installation of thechild
restraint system
If thechild restraint system is incorrectly
installed on asuitable seatingposition, it
cannotperform its intended protectivefunc‐
tion.
The child cannotberestrained in theevent of
an accident, heavy braking or asudden
changeofdirection.
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Alwayscomplywiththe manufacturer's
installation instructions forthe child
restraint system and its correct use.
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Make surethat theentirebase of the
child restraint system alwaysrests on
thesitting surface of theseat.
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Neverplace objects under or behind
thechild restraint system, e.g. cush‐
ions.
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Alwaysuse child restraint systems with
theoriginal coverdesigned forthem.
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Alwaysreplace damaged covers with
genuine covers.
&
WARNING Risk of injury or deathfrom
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If thechild restraint system is notcorrectly
installed or secured, it could release in the
event of an accident, sudden braking or a
sudden changeindirection.
The child restraint system could be flung
aroundand hit vehicle occupants.
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Alwaysinstall child restraint systems
correctly, evenwhennot in use.
#
Alwayscomplywiththe child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
R
Alwaysobserve thechild restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as thevehicle-specific
information:
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Install theLATCH-type (ISOFIX)child
restraint system on therear seat
(/ page55).
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Securethe child restraint system withthe
seat belt on therear seat (/ page59).
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Securethe child restraint system withthe
seat belt on thefront passenger seat
(/ page60). Observe thespecific
instructionsfor therearward-facing and
forward-facingchild restraint systems
(/ page60).
If thefront passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both beforeand during thejour‐
ney, that thestatus of thefront
passenger airbag is correct forthe cur‐
rent situation(/page 45).
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