notinterfere withthe correct routingofTop
Tether belt 4.
Securing thechild restraint system withthe
seat belt
Securing thechild restraint system withthe
seat belt on therear seat
When installing abelt-secured child restraint
system, observe thefollowing:
O
Alwayscomplywiththe manufacturer's
installation and operatinginstructions for
thechild restraint system used.
O
When using acategory0/0+ babycar
seat and acategoryIrearward-facing
child restraint system on arear seat:
adjustthe front seat so that theseat does
nottouchthe child restraint system.
O
When using acategoryIforward-facing
child restraint system: remove thehead
restraint from therespectiveseat, if possi‐
ble.
Afterthe child restraint system has been
removed, replace thehead restraintsimme‐
diatelyand adjustthem correctly.
O
The backrest of theforward-facingchild
restraint system must, as faraspossible, be
resting on theseat backrestofthe rear
seat.
O
Forcertain child restraint systems in weight
categoryIIorIII,theremay be restrictions
on themaximum size setting, e.g. due to
possible contact with theroof.
O
The child restraint system mustnot be put
under strain between theroof and theseat
cushion and/or be installed facing the
wrong direction. Wherepossible, adjustthe
seat cushion inclination accordingly.
O
The child restraint system mustnot be put
under strain by thehead restraint.Adjust
thehead restraintsaccordingly.
O
Makesurethat thechild's feet do nottouch
thefront seat. If necessary, move thefront
seat slightlyforwards.
The seat beltsonthe following seats areequip‐
ped withachild seat safetyfeature:
R
Front passenger seat
R
Rear seats
Vehicles with seat beltbuckle extenders:
when securing achild in achild restraint system
on arear seat, observe thefollowing notes:
R
Makesurethat theseat belt is fastened on
thechild restraint system according to the
manufacturer's installation instructions for
thechild restraint system.
R
Forchild restraint systems withabelt clamp:
engagethe seat belt tongueintothe seat belt
buckle beforeyou tighten theseat belt using
thebelt clamp.
When enabled, thechild seat safetyfeature
ensures that theseat belts of thefront
passenger seat and rear seatsdonot slacken
once thechild restraint system is secured
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