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52Seats, restraintsInstallation 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.
The covers of the guides will swivel
backwards automatically when
attaching the child restraint system.
Top-tether anchors Depending on country specific
equipment, the vehicle might have
two or three fastening eyes.
Top-Tether anchors are marked with
the symbol : for a child restraint.
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For non-ISOFIX child restraints,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether anchors. 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
anchors 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.
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 ensures 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 beltor 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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54Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kgXU 1U2U2Group 0+: up to 13 kgXU1U2U2Group I: 9 to 18 kgXU1U 2U2Group II: 15 to 25 kgXXU2U2Group III: 22 to 36 kgXXU2U21:if the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost
position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.2:move the head restraint to uppermost position. If it interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint system, remove the head restraint 3 37.U:universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X:no child restraint system permitted in this weight class.
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Seats, restraints55Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger seatOn rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seatGroup 0: up to 10 kgEISO/R1XIL1XGroup 0+: up to 13 kgEISO/R1XIL 1XDISO/R2XIL1XCISO/R3XIL1XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2XIL1XCISO/R3XIL1XBISO/F2XIL, IUFXB1ISO/F2XXIL, IUFXAISO/F3XIL, IUFXGroup II: 15 to 25 kgXILXGroup III: 22 to 36 kgXILX1: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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56Seats, restraintsISOFIX size class and seat deviceA – ISO/F3:forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB – ISO/F2:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB1 – ISO/F2X:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgC – ISO/R3:rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kgD – ISO/R2:rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kgE – ISO/R1:rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg
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Seats, restraints57ISOFIX child restraintsystems
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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58Seats, restraints
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.