Get Seats & Restraints Guide for Mg Zs SUV First Generation (2017-2024)

Seats & Restraints

108 Seats

113 Seat Belts

124 Airbag Supplementary Restraint

System

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133 Child Restraints

SEATS & RESTRAINTS

Seats

be positioned as far rearward as practical. A properly

adjusted seat helps reduce the risk of injury from sitting

too close to an inﬂating airbag.

Overview

To avoid personal injuries due to the loss of

control, DO NOT adjust the seats while the

car is moving.

Head Restraints

Adjust the height of the head restraint so that

the top of it is in line with the top of the

occupant's head. This location may reduce

the risk of head and neck injuries in the event

of a collision. DO NOT adjust or remove the

head restraints while the car is moving.

The vehicle is equipped with 6-direction or 4-direction

adjustable front seats and 60/40 split rear seats with

foldable backrests.

An ideal position of the seat should make sure your driving

position is comfortable, which allows you to hold the

steering wheel with your arms and legs slightly bent and

control all the equipment. Make sure your driving position

is comfortable and enables you to maintain full control

of the vehicle. Take care when adjusting the height of

front seats - the feet of the rear passenger could become

trapped when the seat is lowered.

DO NOT hang anything on any head restraint

or head restraint rod.

The head restraint is designed to prevent rearward

movement of the head in the event of a collision or

emergency braking, thereby reducing the risk of head and

neck injuries.

Do not incline the front-seat backrest excessively.

Optimum beneﬁt is obtained from the seat belt with the

backrest angle set to approximately 25° from the upright

(vertical). The driver and front passenger seats should

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Front Seats

Manual Seat

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When adjusting a head restraint from low to high position,

pull the head restraint directly upward, and gently press

it downward after it reaches the desired position to

make sure that it is locked in position. To remove the

head restraint, press and hold the guide sleeve button (as

indicated by the arrow) on the left of the head restraint,

then pull the head restraint upward to remove it.

When adjusting a head restraint from high to low position,

press the guide sleeve button (as indicated by the arrow) on

the left of the head restraint, and press the head restraint

downward; release the button after it reaches the desired

position, and gently press the head restraint downward to

make sure that it is locked in position.

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Forward/Backward Adjustment

Lift the lever (1) under the seat cushion, slide the seat

into an appropriate position and release the lever. Make

sure that the seat is locked in place.

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Cushion Height Adjustment

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Lift the lever (2) repeatedly to raise the seat cushion,

and press the lever downward to lower the seat

cushion.

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Forward/Rearward Adjustment

Push the switch (1) forward or backward (A) to move

the seat forward/backward.

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Backrest Adjustment

Cushion Height Adjustment

Lift the lever (3), adjust the backrest until it moves into

a satisﬁable position , and put down the lever.

Pull the switch (1) upward or push downward (B) to

raise or lower the seat cushion.

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Power Seat

Backrest Adjustment

Move the switch (2) forward/backward to adjust the

backrest until it reaches the desired angle.

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Rear Seats

inclined backward excessively, the folding of the rear

seat is very likely to damage the back of the front seat,

small storage compartment or head restraint of the

rear seat.

Unfolding and Locking Rear Seat Backrests

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When returning the rear seat backrest to the upright

position, pull up the backrest unlock straps to release

the locked state, push the backrest until it reaches an

appropriate position, and the backrest is locked when you

hear a click.

Note: When returning the rear seat backrest to the

desired position, make sure that the rear seat belt is

not trapped.

Folding Rear Seats

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Front Seat Heating

To increase luggage space, ﬁrst fully lower (or remove) all

the rear seat head restraints, and then pull up the backrest

unlock straps on both sides respectively and fold the seat

backrests forward.

If bare skin is in contact with the heated seats

for excessive periods of time, it may cause

burns.

Note: When the head restraint of the rear seat is

not fully lowered or the backrest of the front seat is

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The seat cushion and backrest are provided with heating

elements. After starting the engine, pressing or will

activate the heaters.

When pressing a seat heater switch, the corresponding

seat will become warm. Press the switch again to stop

the heating function. When the seat heating function is

activated, the operating indicator in the switch illuminates.

When the cushion temperature reaches approximate 38℃

or the backrest to approximate 40℃, the heating function

will be deactivated automatically.

IMPORTANT

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Do Not cover the heated seats with blankets,

cushions or other insulation type objects or

materials.

If the seat cushion is heated up to 38℃ or the

seat backrest is heated up to 40℃ and continues

getting hotter when using seat heating system, please

turn off the seat heating and contact MG Authorised

Repairer.

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Overuse of the driver's heated seat may cause

drowsiness and could affect safety.

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Seat Belts

NEVER fasten the driver seat belt or use

a

buckle replacement when the driver

It is important that all seat belts are worn

seat is vacant or when exiting the vehicle.

This could cause the engine to restart

automatically.

correctly. Always check that all passengers

are wearing seat belts. DO NOT carry

passengers that are unable to wear correctly

positioned seat belts. Wearing seat belts

incorrectly may cause serious injury or even

death in the event of a collision.

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This vehicle is equipped with seat belt warning

lamp to remind you to fasten your seat belt.

Airbags can not replace seat belts. Airbags

can only provide extra support when

triggered, and not all trafﬁc accidents

will trigger airbags. Whether airbags are

triggered or not, seat belts can reduce the

risks of serious injury or death in accidents.

Therefore, seat belts must be worn properly.

During driving, seat belts must be fastened，this is because:

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You can never predict if you will be involved in a collision

accident and how serious it may be.

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In many cases of collision accidents, passengers with

seat belts properly fastened are well-protected, while

passengers with seat belts not fastened suffer from

serious injury or even death.

Therefore, all passengers must wear seat belts correctly,

even during short-distance journeys.

NEVER unfasten a seat belt whilst driving,

serious injury or death may occur in the case

of an accident or emergency braking.

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Protection Provided by Seat Belts

It is of equal importance for passengers in the

rear seat to fasten their seat belts correctly.

Otherwise, passengers with seat belts not

correctly fastened will be thrown forward in

accidents, and will endanger themselves as

well as the driver and other passengers.

When the vehicle is in motion, the travelling speed of the

occupants is identical to that of the vehicle.

In the event of a ‘head on collision’ or emergency braking,

the vehicle may stop, but the occupants will carry on

travelling until they come into contact with a stationary

object. This object may be the steering wheel, dashboard,

windscreen or front seats.

A correctly fastened seat belt will eliminate this risk of

injury. When the seat belt is worn correctly, it will lock

automatically in collision accidents or emergency braking

to reduce your speed together with the vehicle, so as

to prevent the out-of-control movement which may cause

serious injury to driver and passengers.

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Wearing Seat Belts

Incorrectly worn seat belts could cause injury

Seat belts cannot function correctly when the

seats are reclined excessively. DO NOT drive

when the seats are excessively reclined.

or death in the event of an accident.

The seat belts ﬁtted to your vehicle are designed for use

by normal sized adults. This part of the literature refers to

adult use.

Seat belts are designed for one person, DO

NOT share seat belts.

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All seat belts are 3 point lap-diagonal belts.

DO NOT wrap a seat belt around when

holding a baby or child in your arms.

In order to maintain effective protection, the passengers

must sit in the correct orientation, feet placed on the ﬂoor

in front of them, with an upright body (no excessive recline)

and the seat belt correctly fastened.

Remove any heavy coats or clothing when

wearing a seat belt, failure to do so can affect

protection provided by the seat belt.

Seat belts should not be wrapped around

hard or sharp objects such as pens, spectacles

or keys.

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Fastening Seat Belts

Please follow the instructions below to fasten the seat belts

correctly.

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Adjust the seat correctly.

2

Hold the metal tab, pull the seat belt out steadily over

the shoulder and across your chest. Ensure there is no

twist on the belt.

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Remove any slackness in the belt by pulling up on the

diagonal section of the belt.

To release the seat belt, press the red button on the

buckle. The seat belt will retract automatically to its

original place.

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Insert the metal tab into the buckle until you hear a

‘click’,this indicates the seat belt is securely locked.

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Correct Routing of the Seat Belts

IMPORTANT

Ensure the seat belt is correctly positioned on

the body, never cross the neck or abdomen,

never pass the seat belt behind the back or

under the arms.

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Always ensure the seat belt will not become trapped

in the door aperture when closing the door, damage

will occur.

Pulling the seat belt out too quickly may cause it

to lock. In this case, allow the seat belt to retract

slightly and then pull it across your body slowly.

If it is difﬁcult to pull the seat belt out, it may be due

to twisted webbing. If this is the case, fully extract

the seat belt, remove the twist, allow the seat belt

to retract slowly.

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When using the rear seat belts please ensure they

are fully retracted into the correct position to

avoid jamming in the rear seat catches. It is a legal

requirement to wear seat belts. Even if the seat belt

is twisted it must be worn. Where possible avoid

the twisted section contacting the body and seek

advice from an MG Authorised Repairer as soon as

possible.

When wearing seat belts, the lap belt section should be

positioned as low as possible across your hips, never across

the abdomen. In the event of a collision, the lap belt can

apply a force on the hips and reduce the possibility of you

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slipping under the lap belt. If you slip under the lap belt, the

belt will apply force on your abdomen, which may cause

serious or fatal injuries. The diagonal section of the belt

should cross the middle of the shoulder and the chest. In

the event of emergency braking or collision, the diagonal

section of the belt will be locked.

To ensure that the seat belts always provide maximum

protection, ensure the belt is ﬂat, not loose and contacts

the body.

Seat Belts Use during Pregnancy

The diagonal section of the seat belt should pass across

the chest as normal, the lap section of the belt should pass

below the belly, low and snug on the hip bones. NEVER

position the belt on or above the belly.

Wearing correctly positioned seat belts will provide

protection for both mother and unborn child in the event

of a collision or emergency braking.

Please consult your physician for further details.

Seat Belts and Disabilities

It is a legal requirement that all occupants wear seat belts,

this include people with disabilities.

Depending upon the disability, consult your physician for

further details.

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Children and Seat Belts

Proper protection measures must be taken

Infants MUST use a suitable child restraint device. Please

consult the child seat manufacturers guidelines when

selecting the correct seat. Follow the manufacturers

for children whilst travelling in the vehicle.

instructions on installation.

Please refer to "Child

Restraints" in this chapter for more details.

For safety reasons, children must travel is suitable child

restraint devices ﬁxed to the rear seat.

Older Children

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NEVER share a seat belt amongst children.

In the event of an accident or collision the

children are not secure, it could cause death

or serious injury.

Infants

Only recommended child restraints suitable

for the age, height and weight of the child

should be used.

NEVER carry a child or infant with your arms

during driving. When collision accidents

occur, the weight of a child will produce such

a great force that you can not hold the child.

The child will be thrown forward and suffer

serious injury or even death.

The seat belts ﬁtted to your vehicle are designed for adults,

they are not suitable for children. In the event of an

accident or collision the children are not secure, it could

cause death or serious injury.

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As children grow and become older/larger, it will get to the

stage when they no longer require child seat restraints, at

this point they will require use of the vehicle standard seat

belt. Please ensure the seat belt is correctly positioned on

the body of the child.

in conjunction with the airbags in the event of a severe

collision. They are designed to retract the seat belt and

'secure' the occupant in the seat.

The airbag warning light on the instrument pack will

alert the driver to any malfunction of the seat belt

pretensioners.(see ‘Warning Lamps and Indicators' in the

‘Instruments and Controls’ chapter).

Seat Belt Pre-tensioners

The seat belt pre-tensioners will only

be activated once and then MUST

BE REPLACED. Failure to replace the

pre-tensioners will reduce the efﬁciency of

the vehicle's front restraint system.

The seat belt pre-tensioners can only be activated once,

after activation they must be replaced. This may also

involve replacement of other SRS components. Please

refer to 'Replacing Airbag System Parts'.

If the pre-tensioners have been activated, the

seat belts will still function as restraints, and

must be worn in the event that the vehicle

remains in a drivable condition. The seat

belt pre tensioners should be replaced at the

earliest opportunity by an MG Authorised

Repairer.

The vehicle is ﬁtted with seat belt pre-tensioners, these

are designed to retract the front seat belts and work

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Seat Belt Checks,

Maintenance and

IMPORTANT

Replacement

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Seat belt pre-tensioners will not be activated by

minor impacts.

Seat Belt Checks

The removal or replacement of a pre-tensioner must

be carried out by the manufacturer trained, dealer

technicians.

Split, worn or frayed seat belts may not

function correctly in the event of a collision,

if there are any signs of damage, replace the

belt immediately.

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10 years from the initial date of registration

(or installation date of a replacement seat belt

pre-tensioner), some components will need to

be replaced. The appropriate page of the Service

Portfolio must be signed and stamped once the

work has been completed.

Always ensure the red release button on the

seat belt buckle is pointing upwards to ensure

easy release in the event of an emergency.

Please follow the instructions below to regularly check

whether the seat belt warning lamp, seat belt, metal tab,

buckle, retractor and ﬁxing device are working correctly:

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Insert the seat belt metal tab into the corresponding

buckle and pull seat belt webbing close to the buckle

quickly to check that the belt clasp locks.

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Hold the metal tab and pull the seat belt forward quickly

to check that the seat belt reel locks automatically,

preventing the webbing from extending.

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Fully extract the seat belt and visibly examine for twists,

fraying, splits or worn areas.

Seat belts should only be cleaned with warm soapy water.

Do not use any solvent to clean the seat belt. Do not

attempt to bleach or dye the seat belt, it may weaken the

seat belt. After cleaning, wipe with a cloth and allow to

dry. Do not allow the seat belt to fully retract before it is

completely dry. Keep seat belts clean and dry.

Fully extract the seat belt and allow to return slowly to

ensure continual and complete smooth operation.

Visibly examine the seat belt for missing or broken

components.

Ensure the seat belt warning system is fully functional.

If there are contaminants accumulated in the retractor, the

retraction of the seat belt will be slow. Please use a clean

and dry cloth to remove any contaminants.

If the seat belt fails any of the above tests or inspections

contact an MG Authorised Repairer immediately for

repairs.

Replacing Seat Belts

Seat Belts Maintenance

Collision accidents may damage the seat

belt system. The seat belt system may not

be able to protect users after damage and

may cause serious injury or even death when

an accident occurs. After the accident, seat

belts should be checked immediately and

replaced as necessary.

Seat belt repairs should only be carried out

by an MG Authorised Repairer.

Ensure no foreign or sharp objects become

lodged in the seat belt mechanisms. DO

NOT allow liquids to contaminate the seat

belt buckle, this could affect the buckle

engagement.

Seat belts should not require change after minor collisions,

however, some other parts of the seat belt system may

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require attention. Please consult an MG Authorised

Repairer for advice.

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Airbag Supplementary Restraint

System

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Seat Side Airbags (ﬁtted to the outer side of the seat

squab)

Side Head Impact Protection Airbags (ﬁtted behind the

headlining)

Overview

Please note that this is model and trim level dependant.

The airbag SRS provides ADDITIONAL

protection in a severe frontal impact only. It

does not replace the need, or requirement to

wear a seat belt.

The airbags together with the seat belts

provide optimum protection for adults, but

it is not the case for infants. The seat

belt and airbag systems in the vehicle are

not designed for protecting infants. The

protection required by infants should be

provided by child restraints.

The Airbag Supplementary Restraint System generally

consists of:

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Front Airbags (ﬁtted to the centre of the steering wheel

and dashboard above the glove compartment)

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In the corresponding position where airbags are ﬁtted,

there is a warning sign stating ‘AIRBAG’.

Airbag Deployment

Front seat passengers should not place feet,

knees or any other part of the body in contact

with, or in close proximity to a front airbag.

Airbag Warning Light

To minimise the risk of accidental injury from

inﬂating airbags, seat belts should be worn

correctly at all times. In addition, both driver

and front seat passenger should adjust their

seat to provide sufﬁcient distance from the

front airbags. If side airbags/side head impact

protection airbags are ﬁtted, both driver and

front seat passenger should be seated to

maintain sufﬁcient distance from the upper

part of the body to the sides of the vehicle,

this will ensure maximum protection when

the side airbags/side head impact protection

airbags are deployed.

The airbag warning light is located in the

instrument pack. If this lamp does not extinguish or

illuminates during driving, it indicates that there is a failure

in the SRS or seat belt. Please seek an MG Authorised

Repairer at the earliest opportunity. An SRS or seat belt

fault may mean the components may not be deployed in

the event of an accident.

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When airbags are deployed, children without

proper protection may suffer from serious

injury or even death. DO NOT carry children

in the arms or on the knees during traveling.

Children should wear seat belts suitable to

age. DO NOT lean out of windows.

DO NOT knock or strike the position where

airbags or related parts are located, so as

to avoid accidental airbag deployment which

may cause serious injury or even death.

In the event of a collision, the airbag control unit monitors

the rate of deceleration or acceleration induced by the

collision, to determine whether the airbags should be

deployed. Airbag deployment is virtually instantaneous

and occurs with considerable force, accompanied by a

loud noise.

An inﬂating airbag can cause facial abrasions

and other injuries if the occupant is too close

to the airbag at the time of its deployment.

DO NOT afﬁx or place any objects on, or

adjacent to the airbags. This may affect the

airbag passage or create projectiles that may

cause injury or serious harm in the event of

airbag deployment.

Provided the front seat occupants are correctly seated and

with seat belts properly worn, the airbags will provide

additional protection to the chest and facial areas in the

event of the car receiving a severe frontal impact.

Side airbags and side head impact protection airbags are

designed to offer additional protection to the side of the

body facing the impact, if a severe side collision occurs.

After deployment the airbag components

become very hot. DO NOT touch any airbag

related components, it may cause burns or

serious injury.

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Front Airbags

IMPORTANT

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint

on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG

in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to

the CHILD can occur. Refer to ‘Disabling the

Passenger Airbag'.

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Airbags can not protect lower body parts of

passengers.

Airbags are not designed for rear collision, minor

frontal or side impacts, or if the vehicle overturns;

nor will it operate as a result of heavy braking.

Deployment and retraction of the frontal and side

airbags takes place very quickly and will not protect

against the effects of secondary impacts that may

occur.

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Front seat passengers should not place feet,

knees or any other part of the body in contact

with, or in close proximity to a front airbag.

When an airbag inﬂates, a ﬁne powder is released.

This is not an indication of a malfunction, however,

the powder may cause irritation to the skin and

should be thoroughly ﬂushed from the eyes and any

cuts or abrasions of the skin.

In extreme cases driving on very uneven

surfaces may cause airbag deployment.

Please take extra care when driving on

uneven roads.

Airbags are designed to deploy during serious impacts, the

following conditions may cause airbag deployment.

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After inﬂation, front and side airbags deﬂate

immediately. This provides a gradual cushioning

effect for the occupant and also ensures that the

driver's forward vision is not obscured.

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A frontal collision with unmovable or non deformable

solid objects at a high speed.

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Conditions that can cause serious chassis damage, such

as a collision with kerbstones, road edges, deep ravines

or holes.

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Seat Side Airbags

Conditions in Which Airbags Will Not

Deploy

The manufacture and material of the seat

is critical to the correct operation of side

airbags. Therefore, please DO NOT ﬁt

seat covers which may affect side airbag

deployment.

The deployment of airbags does not depend on the vehicle

speed, but on the object that the vehicle hits, angle of

impact and the rate at which the car changes speed as a

result of a collision. When the impact force of collision

is absorbed or dispersed to vehicle body, airbags may not

deploy; however, airbags may sometimes deploy according

to impact condition. Therefore, the deployment of airbags

shall not be judged based on the severity of vehicle damage.

In the event of a serious side impact, the relevant side airbag

will deploy (only the affected side).

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The airbag will be deployed in the event that the side of

the vehicle is impacted with a solid object or another

vehicle.

Front Airbags

Side Head Impact Protection Airbags

Under certain conditions the front airbags may not be

deployed. Some examples are listed below:

In the event of a serious side impact, the relevant side

curtain airbag will deploy (only the affected side).

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The impact point is not central to the front of the

vehicle.

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The side curtain airbag will be deployed in the event that

the side of the vehicle is impacted with a solid object or

another vehicle.

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The impact is not of sufﬁcient force (the impact is with

an object that is not solid, such as a lamp post or central

barriers).

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The impact area is high (collision with the tailgate of a

truck).

Impacts to the rear or side of the vehicle.

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The vehicle rolling over.

Disabling the Passenger Airbag

Seat Side Airbags and Side Head Impact

Protection Airbags

The Passenger Airbag should only be disabled

when a rear facing child seat is ﬁtted to the

front passenger seat.

Under certain conditions the seat side and side head

airbags may not be deployed. Some examples are listed

below:

When an adult is seated in the front

passenger seat, ensure that the airbag is

switched on.

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Side impacts at certain angles.

Light side impacts such as a motorcycle.

Impacts that are not central to the side of the vehicle,

either too far toward the engine compartment or the

loadspace.

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The vehicle rolling over.

The angled impact is not of sufﬁcient force (the impact

is with an object that is not solid, such as a lamp post

or central barriers).

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The impact is not of sufﬁcient force (with another

vehicle, stationary or moving).

The impact is from the rear of the vehicle.

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The passenger airbag disable switch is located inside of the

glovebox, To disable the passenger airbag, insert the key

and turn the switch to OFF position.

When the switch is turned to the OFF position, the OFF

indicator light ( located in the PAB display panel in the lamp

assembly ) illuminates, this indicates that the passenger

airbag is disabled.

When the switch is turned to the ON position, the ON

indicator light ( located in the PAB display panel in the lamp

assembly ) illuminates, this indicates that the passenger

airbag is enabled.

The passenger airbag status light is located in the roof

mounted interior lamp assembly. The shape of the lamp

assembly varies according to the conﬁguration of the

vehicle.

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Service and Replacement of Airbags

Service Information

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Steering wheel centre pad.

Area of dashboard containing the passenger airbag.

Area of roof lining and front pillar ﬁnishers which

enclose the side head impact protection modules.

DO NOT install or modify the airbag. Any

changes to the vehicle structure or airbag

system wiring harness are strictly prohibited.

If the airbag warning lamp fails to illuminate, stays on, or

if there is damage to the front or side of the vehicle, or

the airbag covers show signs of damage, contact an MG

Authorised Repairer immediately.

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Changes to vehicle structure is prohibited.

This may affect the normal operation of the

SRS.

IMPORTANT

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The removal or replacement of an airbag module

should be carried out by an MG Authorised Repairer.

After 10 years from the initial date of registration

(or installation date of a replacement airbag), some

components will need to be replaced by an MG

Authorised Repairer. The appropriate page of the

Service Portfolio must be signed and stamped once

the work has been completed.

DO NOT allow these areas to be ﬂooded with

liquid and DO NOT use petrol, detergent,

furniture cream or polishes.

If water contaminates or enters the SRS it

may cause damage and affect deployment.

In this case contact an MG Authorised

Repairer immediately.

To prevent damage to the airbag SRS, the following

areas should be cleaned sparingly with a damp cloth and

upholstery cleaner ONLY:

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Replacing Aribag System Parts

If the vehicle is scrapped, the undeployed airbags may have

potential risks, therefore, before the disposal, they must be

deployed safely in a certain environment by a professional

from an MG Authorised Repairer.

Even if the airbag does not deploy, collisions

may cause damage to SRS in the vehicle.

Airbags may not function properly after

damage, and can not protect you and other

passengers when a second collision occurs,

which may cause serious injury or even

death. To ensure that SRS can function

properly after collision, please go to an MG

Authorised Repairer to check airbags and

repair as necessary.

Airbags are designed for using once only. Once the airbag

is deployed, you must replace SRS parts.

Please go to an MG Authorised Repairer for replacement.

Disposal of Airbags

When your vehicle is sold, ensure that the new owner

knows the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and is aware

of the replacement date of SRS.

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Child Restraints

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All occupants, including children must wear seat belts

or use an appropriate child restraint.

Important Safety Instructions about Using

Child Restraints

It is recommended that children under 12 years of age

or less than 1.5 metres tall should use the appropriate

child restraint ﬁtted to the rear seat.

It is recommended that children below the age of 12 years

old should be seated on the rear seat of the vehicle, in a

child restraint system appropriate to the children's weight

and size. Infants less than 2 years old should be restrained

in an infant child restraint system.

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Only one child can be carried in any one restraint.

Do not put the child on the lap or in arms when sitting

in any seat.

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Always adjust the seat back rest to a central position

and ensure it is locked in position when installing a child

seat or restraint.

It is recommended that a child restraint system that

complies with UN ECE-R44 or ECE-R129 standard are

ﬁtted in this vehicle. Check markings on the child restraint

system.

If installing a rear facing child restraint to the rear

seat, the corresponding front seat should be adjusted

forward; if installing a forward facing child restraint

to the rear seat, you may need to adjust the height

of the headrest to the lowest; if installing a forward

facing child restraint to the front seat, you may need to

remove its headrest.

There are a number of child restraint systems available of

different type and speciﬁcation. For optimum protection,

it is recommended that you choose restraint systems

appropriate to the child’s age and weight.

It is important to comply with installation instructions

supplied by the child restraint manufacturer and that child

restraint system is properly secured to the vehicle. Failure

to follow these instructions may cause death or serious

injury to the child in an event of a sudden stop or accident.

•

Never let your child stand or kneel on the seat during

driving.

Always ensure the child is seated correctly in the child

restraint.

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The ways of using seat belts have a great inﬂuence on

the maximum protection offered by the seat belt, you

must comply with the child restraint manufacturer's

instructions on proper use of seat belts. If seat belts

are not properly fastened, a minor trafﬁc accident may

also lead to injury.

When the front passenger airbag is active,

never install a rear facing child restraint on

the front passenger seat, severe injury or even

death can occur.

In cases where there is a need to install a rear

facing child restraint on the front passenger

seat, use the key to deactivate the front

passenger airbag function, or severe injury

or even death can occur.

•

Child restraints that are not ﬁtted correctly may move

and injure other occupants in the event of an accident

or emergency braking. Therefore, even if there is no

infant or child in the child restraint, it also should be

ﬁtted properly and securely in the vehicle.

Once the child restraint is removed from the

front passenger seat, use the key to reactivate

the front passenger airbag.

Warnings and Instructions on Use of Child

Restraint on Front Passenger Seat

When installing a child restraint on the front

passenger seat, move the front passenger

seat as far rearward as possible.

Use one child restraint per child.

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Please study the safety warning label on the sun visor.

Where possible always install child restraints on the rear

seat. If it is necessary to install a child restraint on the front

seat please observe the warnings above.

the airbags or items in the side airbag deployment area

may cause injury.

When the correct child restraint is used to secure the

child properly in the rear seat and the child's seating

position is correct, there is enough space between the

child and the side airbag deployment region for the airbag

to deploy without any hindrance, and thus provide the

best protection.

Children's Safety and Side Airbags

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Children should not be allowed in areas

where airbags may be deployed, there is a

risk of serious injury.

Only recommended child restraints suitable

for the age, height and weight of the child

should be used.

DO NOT place any items in areas where

airbags may be deployed, there is a risk of

serious injury.

In the event of a side collision, the side airbags can provide

better protection for the passenger. However, when

the airbag is triggered a very strong expansion force is

generated, if the passenger's seating position is not correct,

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Child Restraints Groups

ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems

Secured Using 3 Point lap Diagonal Belts

The ISOFIX anchorages in the rear seat are

designed for use with ISOFIX systems only.

Please DO NOT put the rear facing child

restraint in the front passenger seat, this may

cause serious injury or even death.

Child restraint anchorages are designed

to withstand only those loads imposed by

correctly ﬁtted child restraints. Under no

circumstances are they to be used for adult

seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other

items or equipment to the vehicle.

Note: When installing and using any child restraint

system, always follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Note: The rear seats ﬁtted to this vehicle are provided

with the ISOFIX interface (as indicated by the arrow in

the following image), these are designed to connect to

an ISOFIX child seat.

It is recommended that children should always be seated

in the rear of the vehicle in a child restraint or restraint

system，and ﬁxed with 3 point, lap diagonal seat belts.

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Note: Please refer to the child restraint system

manufacturer's instructions for details.

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•

Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX child restraint systems

to the mounting brackets.

When using ISOFIX mounting brackets for seat

mounting, universally approved child restraint systems

for ISOFIX may be used.

•

To fasten the Top tether strap of the child restraint

system, route the tether strap under the head restraint

and attach to the anchorage hook being careful not to

twist the strap. If not using ISOFIX lower anchorages,

using the seatbelt, complete the installation in line with

the child restraint manufactures instructions.

Note: When using seat mounting, universally approved

child restraint systems, Top-tether must be used.

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•

After installation apply suitable force to ensure the

restraint is securely fastened.

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Approved Child Restraint Positions

It is recommended that a child restraint system that complies with UN ECE-R44 or ECE-R129 standard are ﬁtted in this

vehicle. Check markings on the child restraint system.

Approved Child Restraint Positions (for non ISOFIX Child Restraints)

Seating Positions

3

Front Passenger

Mass Group

Rear

Outboard

Rear

Middle

Without Front

Passenger Airbag

OFF Switch

With Front Passenger Airbag OFF Switch

Airbag ON

Airbag OFF

0 group (less than 10 kg)

0+ group (less than 13 kg)

I group (9～18 kg)

X

U

X

U

X

U

X

II group (15～25 kg)

III group (22 ～ 36 kg)

Note: Description of letters in the table:

U = Suitable for universal child restraint systems approved for this mass group;

X = Seat position not suitable for child restraint systems in this mass group.

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Approved Child Restraint Positions (for ISOFIX Child Restraints)

Mass group categories

0+ group

Rear facing

Up to 29 lbs(13 kg)

0 group

I group

Forward facing

20–40 lbs(9～18 kg)

Seating Position

Rear facing

Size Class

Seat Type

Size Class

Seat Type

Size Class

Seat Type

Front Passenger

Not ISOFIX equipped

Seat

C,D,E¹

IL²

A,B, B1¹

IL²,IUF³

C,D¹

IL²

Rear Outboard

Seat ISOFIX

Rear Centre Seat

Not ISOFIX equipped

Note: IL Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraints systems of the semi-universal category. Please consult child restraints

systems suppliers' vehicle recommendation lists;

IUF Suitable for ISOFIX forward facing child restraints systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group

and ISOFIX size class;

¹. The ISOFIX size class for both universal and semi-universal child seat systems is deﬁned by the capital letters grade A～

G. These identiﬁcation letters are displayed on the ISOFIX child seat;

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². At time of publishing the recommended Group 0+ ISOFIX baby safety seat is the Britax Romer Baby Safe. Consult an

MG Authorised Repairer for the latest details relating to our recommended child seats;

³. At time of publishing the recommended Group I ISOFIX child seat is the Britax Romer Duo. Consult an MG Authorised

Repairer for the latest details relating to our recommended child seats.

Note: At time of publishing the recommended Group II-III ISOFIX child seat is the KidFix XP. Consult an MG Authorised

Repairer for the latest details relating to our recommended child seats.

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Table of I- Size child seats

The table gives a recommendation for which I- Size child seats suit which locations, and for what size of child.

The child seat must be approved in accordance with UN Reg R129.

Type of child seat

Front passenger seat

X

Rear outboard seats

I-U

Rear centre seat

X

I- Size child restraint systems

Note: I-U Suitable for use with forward and rear facing I- Size child restraint systems.

X Not suitable for use with I- Size restraint systems.

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Group 0/0+ Child Restraint

Group I Child Restraint

When the front passenger airbag is active,

never place a rear facing child restraint on

the front passenger seat, severe injury or even

death can occur.

never place a rear facing child restraint on

the front passenger seat, severe injury or even

death can occur.

Child restraints that can be adjusted to lying position

are most suitable for infants who are lighter than 10 kg

(normally for those younger than 9 months) or those who

are lighter than 13 kg (normally for those younger than 24

months).

Backward/forward child restraints are most suitable for

infants whose weight is 9～18 kg (normally for those older

than 9 months and younger than 4 years old).

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Group II Child Restraint

The diagonal section of the seat belt should

Group III Child Restraint

The diagonal section of the seat belt should

pass across the shoulder and upper body,

away from the neck. The lap section of the

belt should pass across the hips, away from

the abdomen.

pass across the shoulder and upper body,

away from the neck. The lap section of the

belt should pass across the hips, away from

the abdomen.

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The combination of child restraint and 3 point lap diagonal

seat belt is most suitable for children whose weight is

15～25 kg (normally for those older than 3 years old and

younger than 7 years old).

The combination of child booster seat and vehicle 3 point

lap diagonal seat belt is most suitable for children whose

weight is 22～36 kg and whose height is below 1.5 m

(normally for those about 7 years old or those older than

7 years old).

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