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Observe thewarning labels in thevehicle
interior and on thechild restraint system.
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Also secureTop Tether if present.
Notesfor vehicles with areclining rear seat
When installing achild restraint system, move
thereclining rear seat backresttoanalmost
upright position.The reclining rear seat backrest
mustbeincontact with thechild restraint sys‐
tem. Observe thenotes on thecushionbag
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If youinstall achild restraint system on the
reclining rear seat,besuretoobserve thechild
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Do notmodify thechild restraint system
&
WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐
cations to thechild restraint system
The child restraint system maynolonger
function as it is supposed to if youmake
modificationsorattachobjectstoit, e.g. toys
or unsuitable accessories. This poses an
increased risk of injury!
Nevermodify thechild restraint system. Only
attachaccessories whichthe manufacturer
of thechild restraint system has authorized
especiallyfor this child restraint system.
Onlyuse child restraint systems whichare in
proper working condition
&
WARNING Risk of injury or deathcaused
by theuse of damaged child restraint
systems
Child restraint systems or their retainingsys‐
tems that have been subjectedtoaload in
an accidentmay then notbeable to perform
their intended protectivefunction.
The child cannotberestrained in theevent of
an accident, heavy braking or asudden
changeofdirection.
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Alwaysreplace child restraint systems
immediatelythat have been damaged or
involved in an accident.
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Have thesecuring systems forthe child
restraint systems checkedataqualified
specialistworkshop beforeinstalling a
child restraint system again.
Avoid direct sunlight
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WARNING Risk of burnswhen thechild
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If thechild restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could sufferburns from these parts,
particularly on metallic parts of thechild
restraint system.
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Alwaysmakesurethat thechild
restraint system is notexposedto
direct sunlight.
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Protect it withablanket,for example.
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If thechild restraint system has been
exposed to direct sunlight,allowitto
cool beforesecuring achild intoit.
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Neverleave children unattendedinthe
vehicle.
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