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77Ensuring you are correctly and safely seated
General information on transporting children in the vehicle
Legal regulations and provisions will always take priority over the descrip-
tions of this instruction manual. There are different regulations and provi-
sions for the use of child seats and their mountings (⇒ table on page 77).
In some countries, for example, the use of child seats on certain seats in the
vehicle may be forbidden.
The physical principles and the forces acting on the vehicle in the event of a
collision or other type of accidents also apply to children ⇒ page 57. Howev-
er, unlike adults and youngsters, children do not have fully developed mus-
cle and bone structures. In the event of an accident, children are subject to
a greater risk than adults of sustaining severe injuries.
Given that children's bodies are not yet fully developed, child restraint sys-
tems must be used that are especially adapted to their height, weight and
constitution. There are laws in force in many countries that determine the
use of approved seat systems for transporting babies and children.
Only used authorised, approved child seats that are suitable for the vehicle.
Always consult with a SEAT dealership or a Specialised workshop should
you have any doubts.
Checklist
To transport children in the vehicle ⇒
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Observe the legal requirements specific to each country.
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For safety reasons, SEAT recommends that children under 12 years of
age are transported on the rear seats.
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Only if you have no alternative should a child travel on the front pas-
senger seat ⇒ page 79. The safest place in the vehicle is on the
rear seat behind the front passenger seat.
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Child must always use a child restraint system when travelling in the
vehicle. The child restraint system must be suitable for the height,
weight and constitution of the child.
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Only one child may occupy a child seat.
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Follow the user instructions from the child seat manufacturer and al-
ways keep them in the vehicle.
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If the child seat is secured using the seat belt, guide the seat belt
through or around the child seat according to the instructions of the
child seat manufacturer.
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Make sure the seat belt webbing is correctly positioned and that the
child is sitting properly.
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The child seat should be installed on the rear seat behind the front
passenger seat so that the child can exit the vehicle on the kerb
side.
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Do not leave toys or other loose objects on the child seat or on the
seat while the vehicle is in motion.
Specific child seat regulations for each country (selection)
Child seats must comply with the ECE-R 44
1)
regulation. You can consult ad-
ditional information at your SEAT dealership at the internet address
www.seat.es.
Categorisation of child seats according to ECE-R 44
Weight category Weight of the child Age
Group 0 children up to 10 kg up to approximately. 9 months
Group 0+ children up to 13 kg
up to approximately. 18
months
Group 1 9 to 18 kg
approx. 8 months to 3
1
/
2
years
Group 2 15 to 25 kg approx. 3 to 7 years
Group 3 22 to 36 kg approx. 6 to 12 years
Not all children fit in the seat of their weight group. Nor do all seats adapt to
the vehicle. Therefore, always check whether the child fits properly in the
child seat and whether the seat can be installed safely in the vehicle.
1)
ECE-R: Economic Commission for Europe Regulation.
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