Brief overview of most important points
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Always observe the following when transporting
children:
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle
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Secure children up to a height of 1.50 m on
the seat (see illustration above) properly with
a suitable and approved child restraint system
(/ page 121), and secure small children in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
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Observe the child restraint system manufac-
turer's installation instructions.
Le/right rear seat (preferred seats)
Preferred securing system:
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
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or
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i‑Size securing rings (/ page 128)
and
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Also secure Top Tether if present
(/ page 133).
Alternative securing system:
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Vehicle seat belt (/ page 135)
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Additionally attach Top Tether if recom-
mended by the manufacturer of the child
restraint system (/ page 133).
The following child restraint systems within the
Universal category are approved: U, UF, i-U, IUF.
Observe the other alternatives for use
(/ page 126).
Front passenger seat
Securing system:
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Vehicle seat belt (/ page 135)
Be sure to observe:
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If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure
that the status of the front passenger airbag is
correct for the current situation
(/ page 103).
The following child restraint systems within the
Universal category are approved: U
(*)
, UF.
Observe the other alternatives for use
(/ page 128).
(*) rearward-facing child restraint systems only in
combination with automatic airbag shuto
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Children in the vehicle
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