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IMPORTANT A seat belt or
child-restraint system can become very
hot in a closed vehicle during warm
weather. To avoid burning yourself or a
child, check them before you or your
child touches them.
NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with
ISOFIX anchors for attachment of
ISOFIX child-restraint systems. When
using these anchors to secure a
child-restraint system, refer to “Using
ISOFIX anchor” paragraph in this
chapter.
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When an infant or small child sits on the
passenger seat, the system shuts off
the passenger front and side air bags
and seat belt pretensioner system, so
make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation OFF indicator light
illuminates. For more details, refer to
"Passenger occupant classification
sensor" in “Front Air Bags” paragraph.
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CHILD-RESTRAINT
SYSTEM TYPES
In this Owner Handbook, explanation of
child restraint systems secured with
seat belts is provided for the following
three types of popular child-restraint
systems: baby seat, child seat, junior
seat.
IMPORTANT Installation position is
determined by the type of child-restraint
system. Always read the
manufacturer's instructions and this
Owner Handbook carefully.
IMPORTANT Due to variations in the
design of child restraint systems,
vehicle seats and seat belts, not all
child restraint may fit all seating
positions. Before purchasing a
child-restraint system, it should be
tested in the specific vehicle seating
position (or positions) where it is
intended to be used. If a previously
purchased child-restraint system does
not fit, you may need to purchase a
different one that will.
Baby seat
Equal to Group 0 and 0+ of the ECE
R-44 regulation fig. 67.Child seat
Equal to Group 1 of the ECE
R-44 regulation fig. 68.
Junior seat
Equal to Group 2 and 3 of the ECE
R-44 regulation fig. 69.Baby seat installation position
104) 103)
A baby seat is used in the rear-facing
position only. Refer to the table "Child
restraint system suitability for various
seat positions" for infant seat installation
position.
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CHILD SEAT
INSTALLATION POSITION
100) 104) 105) 106) 106)
A child seat is used in front-facing and
rear-facing positions depending on the
age and size of the child.
When installing, follow the
manufacturer's instructions in
accordance with the appropriate age
and size of the child as well as the
directions for installing the
child-restraint system.
Refer to the table, “Child restraint
system suitability for various seat
positions” for child seat installation
position.Junior seat installation position
A junior seat is used in the front-facing
position only.
Refer to the table “Child restraint
system suitability for various seat
positions” for child seat installation
position.
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM SUITABILITY FOR VARIOUS SEAT POSITION
Provided information in the table shows your child-restraint system suitability for various seating position.
For installation suitability of other manufacturer child-restraint system, carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which
accompany the child-restraint system.
ISOFIX anchor-secured child-restraint systems
When installing a child-restraint system to the passenger seat, refer to the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions
and the Using ISOFIX anchor.
Weight group Size class FixtureSeat positions
Vehicle ISOFIX positions
Passenger seat
CarrycotF ISO/L1 X
G ISO/L2 X
(1) X
GROUP 0 Up to 10 kgE ISO/R1 X
(1) X
GROUP 0+ Up to 13 kgE ISO/R1 IL (1)
D ISO/R2 X
C ISO/R3 X
(1) X
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Weight group Size class FixtureSeat positions
Vehicle ISOFIX positions
Passenger seat
GROUP19kg–18kgD ISO/R2 X
C ISO/R3 X
B ISO/F2 IUF
B1 ISO/F2X IUF
A ISO/F3 X
(1) IL (2)
GROUP 2 15 kg – 25 kg (1) IL (3)
GROUP 3 22 kg – 36 kg (1) IL (3)
(1) For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identification (A to G), for the applicable weight group, the car
manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child-restraint system(s) recommended for each position.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group.
IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS) given in the attached list.
These ISOFIX CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.
(1) A CabrioFix child-restraint attached to an EasyFix Base, both sold by
MAXI-COSI®can be installed.
(2) Pearl child-restraint attached to an FamilyFix Base, both sold by
MAXI-COSI®can be installed.
(3)
BRITAX RÖMER®KIDFIX can be installed (KIDFIX is no longer in production).
X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child-restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.
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i-Size child restraint systems
An i-Size child-restraint system can be installed to the specified seat as follows:
Passenger seat
i-Size child restraint systems X
X = Seating position not suitable for i-Size “universal” child-restraint systems.
IMPORTANT An i-Size child restraint system refers to a child-restraint system which has acquired i-Size category certification
for the UNECE 129 regulation.
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Seat belt-secured child-restraint systems
System group Age group Weight groupChild restraint
system typePassenger seat
(Air bag enabled)(Air bag disabled)
GROUP 0Up to approximately
9 months oldLess than 10 kg Baby seat X U
GROUP 0+Up to approximately
2 years oldLess than 13 kg Baby seat X U
GROUP 1Approximately
8 months to 4 years
old9 kg - 18 kg Child seat UF U
GROUP 2Approximately 3 to
7 years old15 kg - 25 kg Child seat UF U
GROUP 3Approximately 6 to
12 years old22 kg - 36 kg Child seat UF U
U = Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this weight group.
UF = Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this weight group.
Regarding child restraint systems which can be installed, refer to the accessories catalog.
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this weight group.
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INSTALLING CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
107) 108)
Anchor bracket
Anchor brackets for securing child
restraint systems are provided in the
vehicle. Locate anchor position.
To install a child restraint system,
always follow the instruction manual
accompanying the child-restraint
system.
Anchor bracket location
Use the indicated anchor bracket
locations fig. 70 when installing a child
restraint system equipped with a tether.
IMPORTANT When moving the seats
forward and rearward, make sure you
hold onto the seatback with your hand
while operating. If the seatback is notheld, the seat will move suddenly and
could cause injury.
Proceed as follows:
open the convertible top;
slide the passenger seat as far back
as possible and then slide it forward
about 100 mm so that your hand can
be placed behind it;
remove the cover fig. 71. Be careful
not to lost the removed cover;
place the child restraint on the
passenger seat;
pass the tether strap under the head
restraint and install it to the tether
anchor fig. 72. For the tether strap
adjustment method, refer to the
child-restraint seat manufacturer’s
instructions.Using the seat belt
IMPORTANT When moving the seats
forward and rearward, make sure you
hold onto the seatback with your hand
while operating. If the seatback is not
held, the seat will move suddenly and
could cause injury.
When installing a child-restraint system,
follow the installation instructions
included with the product.
Also, open the convertible top and slide
the seat as far back as possible, fold
down the seatback as far as possible.
Using ISOFIX anchor
109) 110) 111)
IMPORTANT When moving the seats
forward and rearward, make sure you
hold onto the seat back with your hand
while operating. If the seatback is not
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