CHILD SAFETY: child, baby seat mounting (1/3)
There are two ways of attaching child
seats: via the seat belt or using the
ISOFIX system.
Attachment using the ISOFIX
system
In the latter three cases check that your
child seat can be installed by consulting
the list of compatible vehicles.
Approved child seats ISOFIX are stand-
ardised in accordance with current reg-
ulations if any of the four cases below
applies:
Attach the child seat with the ISOFIX
locks, if these are provided. The ISOFIX
system allows quick, easy, safe fitting.
Attachment via the seat belt
The seat belt must be adjusted to
ensure that it is effective in the event of
harsh braking or an impact.
– ISOFIX universal 3-point forward-
facing seat;
The ISOFIX system consists of 2 rings
and, in some cases, a third ring.
Ensure that the strap paths indicated
by the child seat manufacturer are re-
spected.
– ISOFIX semi-universal 2-point seat;
– Specific;
Always check that the seat belt is cor-
rectly fastened by pulling it up, then
pulling it out fully whilst pressing on the
child seat.
– i-Size Which has:
– either a belt which attaches to the
third ring of the seat concerned;
– or a strut that rests on the vehi-
cle floor, compatible with the ap-
proved seat i-Size, the role of
which is to prevent the child seat
from moving in the event of a col-
lision.
Check that the seat is correctly held by
moving it from side to side and back
to front: the seat should remain firmly
fixed.
The seat belt must never
be twisted or the tension
relieved. Never pass the
shoulder strap under the
Check that the child seat has not been
installed at an angle and that it is not
resting against a window.
arm or behind the back.
Check that the seat belt has not
been damaged by sharp edges.
If the seat belt does not operate nor-
mally, it will not protect the child.
Consult an approved dealer. Do not
use this seat until the seat belt has
been repaired.
Do not use the child seat
if it may unfasten the seat
belt restraining it: the base
of the seat must not rest on
the buckle and/or catch of the seat
belt.
No modifications may be
made to the component
parts of the restraint system
(seat belts, ISOFIX, seats
and their mountings) originally fitted.
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