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Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with ECE 44-03 or
ECE 44-04. 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.
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.
Note
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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50Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
This table relates to all top-tether child restraint systems.Weight and age classOn front passenger seatOn rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seatGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U 1Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1U1Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1U1Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXU 1U1Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXU 1U11=Move the head restraint to uppermost position. If it interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint system,
remove the head restraint 3 34.U=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.
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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemThis table relates to all ISOFIX child restraint systems.Weight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger seatOn rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seatGroup 0: up to 10 kgEISO/R1XIL 1XGroup 0+: up to 13 kgEISO/R1XIL1XDISO/R2XIL1XCISO/R3XIL1XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2XIL1XCISO/R3XIL1XBISO/F2XIL, IUFXB1ISO/F2XXIL, IUFXAISO/F3XIL, IUFX1=Move front passenger seat to the foremost position or adjust front seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to
a vertical position to ensure that there is no interference between child restraint system and front seat backrest.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.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.
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ISOFIX size class and seat deviceA – 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, restraints53ISOFIX child restraint
systems
Installation of ISOFIX child
restraint systems without permanent guide
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a label on the backrest.
Installation of ISOFIX child
restraint systems with
permanent guide
The vehicle might be equipped with
guides in front of the mounting
brackets to support the installation of the child restraint system.
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The covers of the guides will swivel
backwards automatically when
attaching the child restraint system.
Top-tether fastening eyes Depending on country specific
equipment, the vehicle might have
two or three fastening eyes.
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
restraint.For non-ISOFIX child restraints, fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods
of the head restraint.
For ISOFIX child restraints, fasten the
Top-Tether strap to the Top-Tether fastening eyes in addition to the
ISOFIX mounting. 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.