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Always secure a child restraint system cor‐
rectly
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WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by incorrect installation of the child
restraint system
If the child restraint system is incorrectly
installed on a suitable seating position, it
cannot perform its intended protective func‐
tion.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction.
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Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
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Make sure that the entire base of the
child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.
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Never place objects under or behind
the child restraint system, e.g. cush‐
ions.
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Always use child restraint systems with
the original cover designed for them.
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Always replace damaged covers with
genuine covers.
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WARNING Risk of injury or death from
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is not correctly
installed or secured, it could release in the
event of an accident, sudden braking or a
sudden change in direction.
The child restraint system could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
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Always install child restraint systems
correctly, even when not in use.
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Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as the vehicle-specific
information:
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Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system to the rear seat
(/ page 57).
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Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the rear seat (/ page 60).
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Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the front passenger seat
(/ page 62). Observe the specific
instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
(/ page 62).
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both before and during the jour‐
ney, that the status of the front
passenger airbag is correct for the cur‐
rent situation (/ page 46).
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Observe the warning labels in the vehicle
interior and on the child restraint system.
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Also secure Top Tether if present.
Occupant safety
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