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Airbag label 3 50.
Selecting the right system The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event
of an accident.
Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems.
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.When the child restraint system is not in use, secure the seat with a seat belt
or remove it from the vehicle.
Notice
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
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58Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Front seats - Van
Weight and age class
Single front passenger seat 1Double front passenger seat
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbag
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbagcentreouterGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
XUXXU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXUXXUGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
XUXXU
1=Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 40. Slide seat as far back as possible. Set seat height to
highest position. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment 3 42.
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Front seats - Combi, Bus, Crew Van
Weight and age class
Single front passenger seat1Double front passenger seat
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbag
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbagcentreouterGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
XUXXU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 2XXU2Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
XXXXX
1=If adjustable, slide seat as far back as possible and set seat height to highest position. Maximum backrest rake is
25°. Seat adjustment 3 42.2=Rear-facing child restraints only for this weight and age class.
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Rear seats - Combi, Bus, Crew VanWeight and age class2nd row seats13rd row seatsGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
UU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsU 2U2Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
U 2U2
1=If necessary, slide adjustable front seat forwards to install a child restraint system on these seats. There may not be
enough clearance to install particular child restraint systems on vehicles fitted with fixed front seats.2=Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 40 before installing child restraint. The seat in front of this
installation position must not be more than halfway back on its runners. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment
3 42.U=Suitable for universal category restraint systems for use in this weight and age class, in conjunction with three-point
seat belt.X=Seat position not suitable for children in this weight and age class.
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Seats, restraints61
Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize
classFixtureFront seats2nd row seats 13rd row
seatsCentreOutervehicles with single
passenger seatvehicles with
double passenger
seatGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsEISO/R1XXILILXGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsEISO/R1XXILILXDISO/R2XXILXXCISO/R3XXILXXGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsDISO/R2XXILXXCISO/R3XXILXXBISO/F2XXIL, IUF 2IL, IUF2XB1ISO/F2XXXIL, IUF2IL, IUF2XAISO/F3XXIL, IUF 2IL, IUF2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXIL, IUF2IL, IUF2XGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXIL, IUF2IL, IUF 2X
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1=If necessary, slide adjustable front seat forwards to install a child restraint system on these seats. There may not be
enough clearance to install a child restraint system on vehicles fitted with fixed front seats.2=Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 40 before installing child restraint. The seat in front of this
installation position must not be more than halfway back on its runners. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment
3 42.IUF=Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.X=No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.IL=Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.
ISOFIX size class and seat device
A - ISO/F3=Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B - ISO/F2=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B1 - ISO/F2X=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.C - ISO/R3=Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.D - ISO/R2=Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.E - ISO/R1=Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.
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Seats, restraints63Isofix child restraint
systems
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets.
When using ISOFIX mounting
brackets for seat mounting,
universally approved child restraint
systems for ISOFIX may be used.
Permissible mounting location
positions for ISOFIX child restraint
systems are marked in the tables by
< , IL and IUF.
Top-tether fastening eyes
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
located on the back of the seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods
of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
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82Instruments and controls
If both control indicators VON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop
immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with v or
F , seek the assistance of a workshop.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 50, belt tensioners
3 47, airbag deactivation 3 55.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator p illuminates
when the engine is running
(accompanied by a warning chime):
Stop, switch off engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.
Engine cooling may be interrupted.
Power to the brake servo unit may be
cut. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
F illuminates in yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine C illuminates in red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.