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In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a "r ear-facing" child seat t h e r e . O t h e r w i s e t h e c h i l d r i s k s b e i n g k i l l e d o r s e r i o u s l y i n j u r e d s h o u l d the airbag deploy.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
In order to be able to use a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the passenger's airbag.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the " O F F " position, the passenger's airbag is deactivated.
The front passenger's airbag deactivation warning lamp, in th e instrument panel, lights up when you switch on the ignition.
Reactivating the front passenger's airbag
Do not forget to reactivate the function.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the " O N " position, the airbag is activated.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up for a f ew seconds when you switch on the ignition.
The airbags only function with the ignition switched on. A slight noise is emitted when they are triggered.Note: the gas released from the airbags may be a mild irritant.
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I S O F I X a n c h o r i n g p o i n t s a n d t h e I S O F I X f a s t e n i n g s y s t e m
The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with ISOFIX anchoring points. These consist of 2 rings located between the backrest and the vehicle seat, approx. 28 cm apart.
ISOFIX child seats are equipped with 2 latches which are eay to a t t a c h t o t h e s e r i n g s . T h i s fi x i n g system is intended for children weighing up to 18 kg.
Incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises protection of the child in the event of a collision. The ISOFIX system enables you to minimise the risks posed by incorrect fi t t i n g . T h e I S O F I X f a s t e n i n g s y s t e m gives you a convenient, strong and r e l i a b l e fi t t i n g f o r a c h i l d s e a t i n y o u r vehicle.
T h e r e c o m m e n d e d I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t ( 1 ) f o r y o u r v e h i c l e i s :
T h e I S O F I X R Ö M E R D u o P l u s ( 1 ) :
This child seat has been approved for children between 9 – 18 kg. It can only be installed in the "forward-facing" position. The front seat must be adjusted so that the child’s feet are not touching the backrest of the front seat (slide the rear seat back as far as possible). The use of a t op belt is not necessary.
T h i s c h i l d s e a t c a n a l s o b e i n s t a l l e d i n s e a t p o s i t i o n s n o t fi t t e d w i t h I S O F I X anchoring points. In this case, it must be secured to the seat by means of the vehicle seat belt.
(1): On the ISOFIX anchoring points of the vehicle, you can only attach the ISOFIX child seat approved for this vehicle.
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Child seats secured by means of the vehicle seat belt
In conformity with Directive 2003/20, the table tells you to what extent each of the seat positions in your vehicle may take a child seat that is secured by means of the vehicle seat belt and approved as "Universal" as a function of the weight of the child.
Consult "User Precautions", chapter on "Child Safety" at the end of this handbook, in order to ensure that you are installing your child in conditions of maxi-mum safety.
Seat position(s)
Weight of child
Up to 10 kg and up to 13 kg Up to 10 kg Up to 10 kg
(groups 0 and 0+)and up to 13 kg and up to 13 kg 9 - 18 kg (group 1)9 - 18 kg 9 - 18 kg 15 - 25 kg (group 2)15 - 25 kg 15 - 25 kg 22 - 36 kg (group 3)22 - 36 kg 22 - 36 kg
Front passenger’s (a)
Fixed seatUUUU
Height-adjustable seatU (R)U (R)U (R)U (R)
Rear passenger’s seatUUUU
K E Y T O T H E T A B L EU: Seat position suitable for the installation of a universal rear-facing child seat and a universal forward-facing child seat position.U(R): Seat position suitable for installation of a universal rear-facing child seat and of a forward-facing seat. The vehicl e seat should be adjusted to the highest position.(a): In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a "rear-facing" child seat there. Otherwise the child risks being killed or seriously injured should the airbag deploy. Before placing your child in the front passenger’s seat position, consult the legislation currently in force in your country on the carrying of children in this position.
T a k e c a r e t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e fi t t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s g i v e n i n t h e child seat manufacturer’s installation guide.