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Safety information
WARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a
child in a child restraint system when the air‐
bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the front-seat passenger air‐
bags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.
Installing child restraint
systems
General information
Pay attention to the specifications and the oper‐
ating and safety information of the child restraint
system manufacturer when selecting, installing,
and using child restraint systems.
Safety information
WARNING
The protective effect of damaged child restraint
systems or of child restraint systems exposed
to an accident and their fastening systems can
be limited or lost. A child can e.g.,not suffi‐
ciently restrained, for instance in the event of
an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Have
damaged child restraint systems or of child re‐
straint systems exposed to an accident and
their fastening systems checked and possibly
replaced by the dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐
ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjust‐
ment or improper installation of the child seat.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make
sure that the child restraint system fits securely
against the backrest. If possible, adjust the
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.
Before mounting
Before mounting child restraint systems, ensure
that the rear seat backrests are locked.
Move the rear seats into the rearmost position to
facilitate assembly of the child restraint system.
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
WARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a
child in a child restraint system when the air‐
bags are activated. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the front-seat passenger air‐
bags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.
After installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags au‐
tomatically, refer to page 178.
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back as it will go
and, if possible, bring it up to medium height.
This seat position and height ensures the best
possible position for the belt and offers optimal
protection in the event of an accident.
If the upper anchor of the safety belt is located in
front of the belt guide of the child seat, move the
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Transporting children safely
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