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Suitable child restraint systems for the transport of children
Information on the advantage of a rearward-
facing child restraint system
Transport a baby in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint system only. It
is also preferable to transport a small child in a suitable rearward-facing child
restraint system. In this case, the child sits in the opposite direction to the
direction of travel and faces backwards.
Babies and small children have comparatively weak neck muscles in relation to
the size and weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cervical spine during
an accident can be reduced in a rearward-facing child restraint system.
Approval categories for child restraint sys‐
tems
ONLY CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS THAT MEET THE FOLLOWING UNECE
STANDARDS ARE APPROVED FOR USE IN THE VEHICLE:
R
UN-R44
R
UN-R129
IDENTIFICATION OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, FOREXAMPLE, IS AVAILABLE ON THE
APPROVAL LABEL ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
R
Approval category
R
Child weight group
R
Authorisation number
R
Child restraint system size class
Approval categories under UN-R44
Example of an approval label
R
Universal: child restraint systems in the "Universal" category are
approved for installation in vehicles. Following overviews of the suitabil‐
ity of seats for securing child restraint systems, they can be used on
seats labelled U, UF or IUF.
The identification IUF refers to ISOFIX/LATCH child restraint systems in
the "Universal" category. These child restraint systems must be addition‐
ally secured using Top Tether or support points.
R
Semi-Universal: child restraint systems in the "Semi-Universal" category
may only be used if the vehicle and vehicle seat are listed in the child
restraint system manufacturer's vehicle model list.
G-Class - Owner's Manual
Children in the vehicle Suitable child restraint systems for the transport of children
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