Installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system on the rear seat
| WARNING Risk of injury if the rear
bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged |
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold forwards,
e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
- If this is the case, the vehicle occupant
would be forced into the seat belt by the
rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat
backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as
intended and could result in additional
injury.
- Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo compartment
cannot be restrained by the
seat backrest.
- Make sure that the seat backrest and
the rear bench seat/rear seat are
engaged before every trip.
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If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, the red lock verification indicator will be
visible.
| WARNING Risk of injury or death if the
permissible gross mass of the child and
child restraint system is exceeded |
| For LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems
in which the child is secured using the
integrated seat belt in the child restraint system,
the permissible gross mass of the child
and child restraint system is 73 lb (33 kg).
If the child and the child restraint system
together weigh more than 73 lb (33 kg), the
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system
with integrated seat belt does not offer sufficient
protection. An excessive load may be
placed on the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
attachments and the child may not be
restrained in the event of an accident, for
example.
- If the child and the child restraint system
together weigh more than 73 lb
(33 kg), use only a LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint system that secures the
child with the vehicle seat belt.
- Also secure the child restraint system
with the Top Tether belt, if available.
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Always comply with the information about the
mass of the child restraint system:
- in the manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions for the child restraint system
used
- on a label on the child restraint system, if
present
Regularly check that the permissible gross mass
of the child and child restraint system is still
complied with.
When you are installing a child restraint system,
observe the following:
- Always observe the correct use and the suitability
of the seats for attaching a child
restraint system.
- Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions for
the child restraint system used.
- Make sure that the child's feet do not touch
the front seat. If necessary, move the front
seat forward slightly.
 When you are
installing a LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child restraint system, observe the following:
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When you are using a Group 0/0+ baby
car seat and a Group 1 rearward-facing
child restraint system on a rear seat:
adjust the front seat so that the seat does
not touch the child restraint system.
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When you are using a Group 1 forward-facing
child restraint system: remove the
head restraint from the respective seat, if possible. In addition, the seat
backrest of
the child restraint system must, as far as
possible, lie flat against the backrest of the
vehicle seat.
After the child restraint system has been
removed, replace the head restraints again
immediately and adjust them correctly.
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For certain child restraint systems in weight
group 2 or 3, there may be restrictions in
the maximum size setting, e.g. due to possible
contact with the roof.
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The child restraint system must not be tensioned
between the roof and the seat cushion
and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat
cushion inclination accordingly.
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The child restraint system must not be put
under strain by the head restraints. Adjust
the head restraints accordingly.
- LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting bracket
Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged correctly
in both mounting brackets in the vehicle.
| NOTE Be careful not to damage the seat
belt for the center seat when installing
the child restraint system |
- Make sure that the seat belt is not trapped.
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- Attach the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system to both mounting brackets
in the vehicle.
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