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Seats, restraints41Child restraints
Child restraint systems9 Danger
If using a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger
seat, the airbag system for the
front passenger seat must be
deactivated. This also applies to certain forward-facing child
restraint systems as indicated in
the tables 3 44.
Airbag deactivation 3 39.
Airbag label 3 34.
We recommend a child restraint system which is tailored specifically to the vehicle. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Before fastening a child seat adjust
the head restraint 3 27.
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions and also those supplied with the child restraint system.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.
Child restraint systems can be
fastened with:
● Three-point seat belt
● ISOFIX brackets
● Top-tether
Three-point seat belt
Child restraint systems can be
fastened by using a three-point seat
belt. After fastening the child restraint system the seat belt has to be
tightened 3 44.ISOFIX brackets
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
brackets. Specific vehicle ISOFIX
child restraint system positions are
marked in the ISOFIX table 3 44.
ISOFIX brackets are indicated by a
label on the backrest. To get access
to the ISOFIX brackets, first pull the
zipper.
An i-Size child restraint system is an
universal ISOFIX child restraint
system according UN Regulation No.
129.
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42Seats, restraintsAll i-Size child restraint systems can
be used on any vehicle seat suitable
for i-Size, i-Size table 3 44.
Either a Top-tether strap or a support leg must be used in addition to the
ISOFIX brackets.
i-Size child seats and vehicle seats
with i-Size approval are marked with i-Size symbol, see illustration.
Top-tether anchors
Top-tether anchors are marked with
the symbol t for a child seat.In addition to the ISOFIX brackets,
fasten the Top-tether strap to the
Top-tether anchors.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF 3 44.
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 child restraint systems
that comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems.
The following child restraints are
recommended for the following
weight classes:
● Group 0, Group 0+ :
Maxi Cosi Cabriofix with or
without ISOFIX base for children
up to 13 kg
● Group I : Duo Plus with ISOFIX
and Top-tether for children from 9 kg to 18 kg
● Group II, Group III : Kidfix XP with
or without ISOFIX for children
from 15 kg to 36 kg
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.
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Seats, restraints45Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system with ISOFIX brackets
Weight classSize classFixture
On front passenger seat
On rear outer seatsOn rear centre
seatactivated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kgGISO/L2XXXXFISO/L1XXXXEISO/R1XILIL 1XGroup 0+: up to 13 kgEISO/R1XILIL 1XDISO/R2XILIL1XCISO/R3XILIL1XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2XILIL1,2XCISO/R3XILIL1,2XBISO/F2XILIL, IUF 1,2XB1ISO/F2XXILIL, IUF1,2XAISO/F3XILIL, IUF 1,2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kgILXIL1,2XGroup III: 22 to 36 kgILXIL1,2X
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46Seats, restraintsIL: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 (refer to the vehicle type list of the child restraint system)IUF:suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight classX:no ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class1:move the respective front seat ahead of the child restraint system forwards as far as necessary2:adjust the respective headrest as necessary or remove if required
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 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 kgF– ISO/L1:left lateral facing position child restraint system (carry-cot)G – ISO/L2:right lateral facing position child restraint system (carry-cot)
Permissible options for fitting an i-Size child restraint system with ISOFIX brackets
On front passenger seat
On rear outer seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagi-Size child restraint systemsXi - Ui - UXi - U:suitable for i-Size 'universal' forward and rearward facing child restraint systemsX:seating position not suitable for i-Size 'universal' child restraint systems.