possible, downwards to the child restraint sys-
tem.
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When installing on the rear seat: also secure
Top Tether if present.
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When installing on the front passenger seat: if
necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and the
front passenger seat accordingly.
Child safety locks
Activating or deactivating the child safety lock for
the rear doors
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury if
children are le unattended in the vehicle
If children are le unattended in the vehicle,
they could in particular:
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open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
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get out and be struck by oncoming trac.
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operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
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releasing the parking brake.
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changing gear.
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starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
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Keep the SmartKey out of the reach of
children.
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WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to expo-
sure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected
to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold,
there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
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Never leave persons, particularly chil-
dren, unattended in the vehicle.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children le unattended in the vehicle
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could, in particular:
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Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
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Get out and be struck by oncoming trac.
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Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
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Always activate the installed child safety
locks if children are traveling in the vehi-
cle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
There are child safety locks for the rear doors and
the rear side windows.
The child safety lock on the rear doors secures
each door separately. The doors can no longer be
opened from the inside.
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Children in the vehicle
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