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Child safety44
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 45). 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 22.
However, unlike adults and youngsters, children do not have fully developed
muscle 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
systems 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 qualified workshop or a specialist workshop
should you have any doubts.
Checklist
To transport children in the vehicle :
x Observe the legal requirements specific to each country.
x For safety reasons, SEAT recommends that children under 12 years of age
are transported on the rear seats.
x Only if you have no alternative should a child travel on the front passenger
seat page 46. The safest place in the vehicle is on the rear seat behind the
front passenger seat.
x 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.
x Only one child may occupy a child seat.
x Follow the user instructions from the child seat manufacturer and always
keep them in the vehicle.
x 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 manu-
facturer.
x Make sure the belt webbing is correctly positioned and that the child is
sitting properly.
x The child seat should be installed on the rear seat behind the front
passenger seat so that the child can exit the car on the kerb side.
x 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)
Regulation Further information
ECE-R 44
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ECE-R: Economic Commission for Europe Regulation.
Technical Service or qualified work-
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