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restrained in the event of an accident, for
example.
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If the child and the child restraint sys‐
tem together weigh more than 73 lb
(33 kg), use only a LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint system that secures the
child with the vehicle seat belt.
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Also secure the child restraint system
with the Top Tether belt, if available.
Always comply with the information about the
mass of the child restraint system:
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in the manufacturer's installation and operat‐
ing instructions for the child restraint system
used
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on a label on the child restraint system, if
present
Regularly check that the permissible gross mass
of the child and child restraint system is still
complied with.
When you are installing a child restraint system,
observe the following:
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Always observe the correct use and the suit‐
ability of the seats for attaching a child
restraint system.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system
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Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation and oper ating instructions for
the child restraint system used.
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Make sure that the child's feet do not touch
the front seat. If necessary, move the front
seat forward slightly.
When you are installing a LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child restraint system, observe the fol‐
lowing:
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When you are using a Group 0/0+ baby
car seat and a Group 1 rearward-facing
child restraint system on a rear seat:
adjust the front seat so that the seat does
not touch the child restraint system.
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When you are using a Group 1 forward-
facing child restraint system: the back‐
rest of the child restraint system must, as
far as possible, lie flat against the backrest
of the vehicle seat.
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For certain child restraint systems in weight
group 2 or 3, there may be restrictions in
the maximum size setting, e.g. due to possi‐
ble contact with the roof.
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The child restraint system must not be ten‐
sioned between the roof and the seat cush‐
ion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat
cushion inclination accordingly.
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The child restraint system must not be put
under strain by the head restraints. Adjust
the head restraints accordingly.
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