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The head-protection airbags reduce the risk of

injury to passengers in the front and rear side

seats facing the impact.

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The built-in coat hooks should be used only

Transporting children

safely

for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any

heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pock-

ets. Please, do not hang the clothes on coat

hangers.

Introduction

WARNING

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The airbags provide protection for just one

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In order for the head-protection airbags

For safety reasons, as we have learned from

accident statistics, we recommend that chil-

dren under 12 years of age travel in the rear

seats. Depending on their age, height and

weight, children travelling in rear seats must use

a child seat or a seat belt. For safety reasons,

the child seat should be installed in the rear

seat, behind the front passenger seat or in the

centre back seat.

accident; replace them once they have de-

to provide their maximum protection, the pre-

scribed sitting position must always be main-

tained with seat belts fastened while travel-

ling.

ployed.

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Any work on the head-protection airbag

system or removal and installation of the air-

bag components for other repairs (such as

removal of the roof lining) should only be

performed by a specialised workshop. Oth-

erwise, faults may occur during the airbag

system operation.

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For safety reasons, the curtain airbag must

be disabled in those vehicles ﬁtted with a

screen dividing the interior of the vehicle.

See your technical service to make this ad-

justment.

The laws of physics involved and the forces

acting in a collision apply also to children

››› page 41. But unlike adults, children do not

have fully developed muscle and bone struc-

tures. This means that children are subject to a

greater risk of injury.

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The side and head airbags are managed

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There must be no other persons, animals

through sensors located in the interior of the

front doors. To ensure the correct operation

of the side and curtain airbags neither the

doors nor the door panels should be modi-

ﬁed in any way (e.g. ﬁtting loudspeakers). If

the front door is damaged, the airbag system

may not work correctly. All work carried out

on the front door must be done in a special-

ised workshop.

or objects between the occupants of the

outer seats and the deployment space of the

head-protection airbags so that the head-

protection airbag can deploy completely

without restriction and provide the greatest

possible protection. Therefore, sun blinds

which have not been expressly approved for

use in your vehicle may not be attached to

the side windows.

To reduce the risk of injuries, children must al-

ways use special child restraint systems when

travelling in the vehicle.

We recommend the use of child safety

products from the Original Accessories Pro-

gramme, which includes systems for all ages

made by “Peke” (not for all countries) (see

www.seat.com).

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Ensure that children are correctly seated

in their seats and that their heads are not

in the deployment zone of the head airbags

››› Fig. 33, as deploying airbags could hit

them and cause serious injury.

These systems have been especially designed

and approved, complying with the ECE-R44.

regulation.

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SEAT recommends securing the child seats

shown on the website as described below:

Child seats that have been tested and ap-

proved under the ECE R44 or ECE-R129 stand-

ards bear the ECE-R44 or ECE-R129 test marks

on the seat (the letter E in a circle with the test

number below it).

Child seats group classiﬁcation

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Child seats in the opposite direction of travel

(group 0+): ISOFIX and support leg (ROMER

BABY SAFE 3 i-SIZE + ISOFIX BASE / PEKE G0

i-SIZE + i-SIZE BASE).

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and ob-

serve any statutory requirements when instal-

ling and using child seats.

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Child seats in the direction of travel (group 1):

ISOFIX (PEKE G1 TRIFIX i-SIZE).

We recommend you to always include the

manufacturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual

together with the on-board documentation.

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Forward-facing child seats (group 2): seatbelt

and ISOFIX (ROMER BRITAX KIDFIX i-SIZE. In ad-

dition, the child seat’s attachment point for the

“SecureGuard” lap belt must be used, and the

“SICT” side impact protection system located

at the rear of the child seat must be adjus-

ted. Adjust only the “SICT” closest to the door.

Please follow the child seat manufacturer's us-

age instructions).

SEAT recommends you use child seats from the

Original Accessories Catalogue. These child

seats have been designed and tested for use in

our vehicles. You can ﬁnd the right child seat for

your model and age group at our dealers.

Fig. 34 Examples of child seats.

Use only child seats that are ocially approved

and suitable for the child.

These seats are subject to the ECE-R44 or

ECE-R129 standards. ECE-R stands for: Eco-

nomic Commission for Europe Regulation.

Child seats by approval category

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Forward-facing child seats (group 3): seatbelt

Child seats may have the approval category

of universal, semi-universal, vehicle speciﬁc (all

according to the ECE-R44 standard) or i-Size

(according to the ECE-R129 standard).

(BRITAX RÖMER KIDFIX i-SIZE / NANIA UP).

Child seats by weight group

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and ob-

serve any statutory requirements when instal-

ling and using child seats. Always read and

note ››› page 53.

The child seats are grouped into 5 categories:

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Universal: child seats with universal approval

can be installed in all vehicles. There is no need

to consult any list of models. In the case of

universal approval for ISOFIX, the child seat is

additionally provided with a Top Tether belt.

Age group

Group 0

Group 0+

Group 1

Weight of the child

Up to 10 kg

We recommend you always carry the man-

ufacturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual to-

gether with the on-board documentation.

Up to 13 kg

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Semi-universal: semi-universal approval, in

From 9 to 18 kg

From 15 to 25 kg

From 22 to 36 kg

addition to the standard requirements of univer-

sal approval, requires safety devices to lock

the child seat, which require additional test-

Group 2

Group 3

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ing. Child seats with semi-universal approval

include a list of vehicle models for which they

can be installed.

To correctly use a child seat in the back, the

front backrest must be adjusted so that there

is no contact with the child seat in the back in

the case that it goes opposite to the direction

of the car. In the case of front facing restraint

systems, the front backrest must be adjusted so

that there is no contact with the child's feet.

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Vehicle-speciﬁc: vehicle-speciﬁc approval

requires a dynamic test of the child seat for

each vehicle model separately. Child seats

with vehicle-speciﬁc approval also include a list

of vehicle models for which they can be instal-

led.

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For a correct assembly of the child's seat on

the rear seats, adjust or dismount the headrest,

in order to prevent contact with the seat.

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i-Size: child seats with i-Size approval must

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meet the requirements prescribed in the ECE-

R 129 standard in relation to installation and

safety. Child seat manufacturers can tell you

which seats have i-Size approval for this vehi-

cle.

If a semi-universal type chair is to be installed,

in which the method of attachment to the car

is through the seat belt and support bracket,

it should never be installed in the central rear

seat as the ground clearance is lower than in

other places and the support bracket will not

allow the seat to remain suciently stable.

Fig. 36 Airbag sticker: on the rear frame of the

passenger side door.

Warnings about ﬁtting a child seat

Take the following general warnings into ac-

count if you are going to ﬁt a child seat. They

are valid for all child seats regardless of their

attachment system.

Fitting and using child seats

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When ﬁtting a child seat on the front passen-

ger seat, the seat must be moved backwards

as far as possible and placed in the highest

position. The backrest must also be put in a

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Please read and follow the child seat manu-

vertical position¹⁾.

facturer's operating instructions.

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The child seat should preferably be ﬁtted to

Important information about the front pas-

senger front airbag

the rear seat behind the front passenger seat

so that the child can exit the vehicle on the

pavement side.

A sticker with important information about the

passenger airbag is located on the passenger's

sunshade blind and/or on the passenger side

door frame ››› Fig. 35.

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Set the height of the seat belt such that it

Fig. 35 Airbag sticker: on the passenger side

sunshade blind.

adapts to the child seat naturally, without twist-

ing. The lowest position of the seat belt height

regulator must be used with rear-facing child

seats.

Read and always observe the safety informa-

tion included in the following chapters:

1)

Compliance with current national legislation and the manufacturer's instructions is required when using or installing child seats.

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Safety distance with respect to the passen-

Attachment systems

the child! However, if necessary, the front

passenger front airbag must be deactivated

››› page 48 . If the passenger seat has

a height adjustment option, move it to the

highest, most upright position. If you have a

ﬁxed seat, do not install any child restraint

system in this location.

ger airbag ››› page 45.

Depending on the country, dierent attach-

ment systems are used for safely installing child

seats.

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Objects between the passenger and the pas-

senger side airbag ›››

page 48.

in Front airbags on

The passenger side front airbag, when enabled,

is a serious risk for a child that is facing back-

ward since the airbag can strike the seat with

such force that it can cause serious or fatal inju-

ries. Children up to 12 years old should always

travel on the rear seat.

Attachment systems overview

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For those vehicles that do not include a key

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ISOFIX: ISOFIX is a standardised attachment

lock switch to deactivate the airbag, the ve-

hicle must be taken to a technical service. Do

not forget to reconnect the airbag when an

adult wants to sit in the front passenger seat.

system allowing quick and safe attachment of

child seats in the vehicle. ISOFIX attachment es-

tablishes a rigid connection between the child

seat and the car body.

Therefore we strongly recommend you to trans-

port children on the rear seats. This is the safest

location in the vehicle. Alternatively, the front

passenger airbag can be disabled with a key-

operated switch ››› page 48. When transport-

ing children, use a child seat suitable for the

age and size of each child ››› page 52.

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Never allow a child to be transported in a

The child seat has two rigid attachment clips,

called connectors. These connectors are ﬁt-

ted into the ISOFIX attachment rings found be-

tween the seat cushion and the backrest of

the vehicle's back seat (on the sides). ISOFIX

attachment systems are used mainly in Europe

››› page 55. If necessary, ISOFIX attachment

may have to be supplemented with a Top

Tether belt or a support bracket.

vehicle without being properly secured, or

to stand up or kneel on a seat while travel-

ling. In an accident, the child could be ﬂung

through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal

injuries to themselves and to the other vehi-

cle occupants.

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Never leave a child alone in the child seat

or in the vehicle.

WARNING

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Children who are less than 1.50 m tall must

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If a child seat is secured to the front pas-

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Automatic three-point seat belt. Whenever

not wear a normal seat belt without a child

seat, as this could cause injuries to the ab-

dominal and neck areas during a sudden

braking manoeuvre or in an accident.

senger seat, the risk to the child of sustaining

critical or fatal injuries in the event of an ac-

cident increases.

possible, it is preferable to attach the child

seats with the ISOFIX system rather than at-

taching them with an automatic three-point

seat belt ››› page 58.

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An inﬂating front passenger airbag can

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When a child seat is mounted in the rear

strike the rear-facing child seat and project

it with great force against the door, the roof

or the backrest.

Additional attachment:

seats, the door child-proof lock should be

activated ››› page 75.

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Top Tether: the Top Tether belt is guided over

the back of the rear seat and attached to an

anchor point with a hook. Anchor points are lo-

cated at the back of the rear seat backrest on

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Never install a child seat facing back-

wards on the front passenger seat unless

the front passenger front airbag has been

disabled. Risk of potentially fatal injuries to

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Baby carriers or child seats in the opposite

the luggage compartment side ››› page 58.

The rings for retaining the Top Tether belt are

marked with an anchor symbol.

support leg of the child seat should not raise

the base of the child seat oꢀ the surface of

the vehicle's seat.

direction of travel: ISOFIX and support bracket

or i-Size.

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Child seats in the direction of travel: ISOFIX

Support bracket: some child seats rest on

and Top Tether.

the ﬂoor of the vehicle with a support bracket.

The support bracket prevents the child seat

from tipping forward in the event of impact.

Child seats ﬁtted with a support bracket should

only be used in the passenger seat and side

rear seats ››› . For the assembly of this type

of seat you should also consult the list of ap-

proved vehicles for this assembly, available in

the instructions for child restraint systems.

Securing the child seat with the ISO-

FIX or i-Size system

WARNING

The marking of ISOFIX or i-Size anchor points

depends on the equipment and the country in

question.

Incorrect use of the support bracket can

cause serious or fatal injury.

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Make sure the support bracket is correctly

and safely installed.

See the following tables to understand the

compatibility of the ISOFIX/i-Size systems in the

vehicle:

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When the base of the child seat is sup-

porting the child’s weight, the support foot

should not hang in the air or be supplemen-

ted with objects. In addition, make sure that

the base of the child seat is always suppor-

ted by the surface of the vehicle's seat. The

Recommended systems for attaching child

seats

SEAT recommends attaching child seats as fol-

lows:

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Vehicle ISOFIX/i-Size positions

Weight group

Front passenger seat

airbag enabled airbag disabled

Size class /

Rear side

seat

Rear central

seat

Child seat orientation

ISOFIX class

--

F / L1

G / L1

X

Baby carrier

Group 0: up to 10 kg

Rear facing

E / R1

IL

E / R1

IL

Group 0+: up to 13 kg

Rear facing

D / R2

C / R3

D / R2

C / R3

B / F2

IL

Group I: 9 to 18 kg

IL, IUF

IL

Forward-facing

B1 / F2X

A / F3

Group II: 15 to 25 kg

Group III: 22 to 36 kg

Forward-facing

Rear facing

-- / --

IL

-- / R2

-- / B2, F2X

-- / B2, B3

IUF

IB

i-Size child seat

Booster

Forward-facing

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Size class: The indication of class according to size corresponds to the authorised bodyweight for the child seat. In child seats with universal or

semi-universal approval, the class according to size is indicated on the ECE approval label. The indication of class according to size is stated on the

corresponding child seat.

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IUF: Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX / i-Size “universal” child restraint systems approved for use in this weight group.

IL: It is suitable for certain ISOFIX child restraint systems that can be for the speciﬁc vehicle, restricted or semi-universal categories. Take the child

seat manufacturer's vehicle list into account.

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IB: Seat suitable for installing an ISOFIX forward-facing group 2/3 booster seat as well as an i-size forward-facing child seat for children with a height

of 100 to 150 cm.

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X: Position not suitable for ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint systems in this weight group or size class.

with Top Tether anchor points, secure it to the

correspondent ring ››› page 58. Follow the

child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Securing the child seat with the ISOFIX or

i-Size system

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Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure

that it is properly anchored.

Child seats with the ISOFIX or i-Size and Top

Tether attachment system can be purchased

from technical services.

WARNING

Fig. 38 Rear seats: ﬁtting a child seat with the

The securing rings are designed only for use

with ISOFIX or i-Size and Top Tether system

child seats.

ISOFIX system.

You must follow the child seat manufacturer's

instructions.

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Never secure other child seats that do not

have ISOFIX, i-Size or Top Tether systems, or

safety belts or any other objects to the se-

curing rings – as this can result in potentially

fatal injuries to the child.

The location of the ISOFIX or i-Size anchor

points is indicated by a symbol ››› Fig. 37. In

some vehicles, the rings are secured to the seat

frame and, in others, they are secured to the

rear ﬂoor.

Fig. 37 Rear seat: slots die cut to access the

ISOFIX / iSize securing rings.

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Ensure that the child seat is correctly se-

cured to the ISOFIX or i-Size rings and the Top

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First open the cut-out section behind the

marked grooves to access the retaining rings

Tether.

››› Fig. 37.

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Press the child seat onto the ISOFIX or iSize

retaining rings until it is heard to engage se-

curely ››› Fig. 38. If the child seat is equipped

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Use of Top Tether on rearward-facing child

restraints

Release the tether belt

Top Tether securing belts

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Slacken the belt according to the manufac-

turer’s instructions.

Currently, there are very few rearward-facing

child restraints with Top Tether. The car seat

manufacturer's instructions for proper installa-

tion of the Top Tether should be read carefully

and followed.

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Press the lock and release it from the anchor

bracket.

WARNING

Installing safety seats incorrectly will in-

crease the risk of injury in the event of a colli-

sion.

Locking the tether belt

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Never attach the tether belt to a fastening

Fig. 39 Rear part of the rear seats: securing

hook in the luggage compartment.

rings for the Top Tether belt.

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Never attach or secure luggage or other

items to the lower anchor points (ISOFIX) or

Top Tether anchor points.

Child seats with a Top Tether system are ﬁtted

with an additional belt for fastening to an an-

chor point in the vehicle. This anchor point is

located on the rear of the rear seat backrest

(identiﬁed with the symbol ) and provides

better retention ››› Fig. 39.

WARNING

Child restraint anchors are designed to sup-

port the loads of properly adjusted child

restraint systems. Under no circumstances

should they be used to attach adult seat

belts, harnesses or other items or equipment

to the vehicle.

Fig. 40 Rear seats: adjustment and assembly

according to the Top Tether belt.

The objective of this system is to reduce for-

ward movements of the child seat in a head-on

collision, to reduce the risk of injuries that may

be caused to the child’s head by impacting

against any element of the inside of the vehicle.

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Deploy the Top Tether belt according to the

child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

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Position the belt under the headrest (accord-

ing to the instructions of the seat itself, lift or

remove the headrest if necessary) ››› Fig. 40.

Fitting a child seat using the seat

belt

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Slide the belt and secure it properly with the

If you want to ﬁt a universal approval category

(U) child seat in your vehicle, you must check

that the seat is approved for your vehicle.

anchor on the rear seat backrest ››› Fig. 39.

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Tighten the belt securely according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

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You will ﬁnd any necessary information on the

The following table shows the dierent ﬁtting

child seat’s orange ECE approval label.

options.

Front passenger seat^a)

Rear central

seat^b)

Weight group

Rear side seat

Airbag enabled^c)

Airbag deactivated^c)

Group 0 up to 10 kg

Group 0+ up to 13 kg

X

U

X

U

Rear-facing

Group I 9 to 18 kg

X

Forward-facing

U

Group II 15 to 25 kg

Group III 22 to 36 kg

X: Not compatible for the installation of seats install chairs in this conﬁguration.

U: Suitable for universal restraint systems for use in this weight group.

^a)Compliance with current national legislation and the manufacturer's instructions is required when using or installing child seats.

^b)For semi-universal chairs where the securing system is the car safety belt and the support bracket, do not use them in the centre rear seat or the third row.

^c)Seats without height adjustment should be placed in their rearmost position. Seats with height adjustment should be placed in their rearmost and highest

position.

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