32 Restraint systems and airbags › Child seat
ported with its back facing the direction of trav-
el » page 35.
If possible, adjust the front passenger seat back-
rest so that it is vertical, to ensure that there is se-
cure contact between the backrest and the child
seat.
If possible, move the front passenger seat back-
wards so that there is no contact between the
front passenger seat and the child seat behind it.
Using a child seat on the front passenger seat
When using a child seat on the passenger seat, any
country-specific regulations must be observed.
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Never use a child seat in which the child is carried
with his or her back to the direction of travel on a
seat protected by an active airbag placed in front of
the seat. This could cause serious injury to the child,
even death.
Adjust the height-adjustable front passenger seat
as much as possible.
Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as pos-
sible.
This is also indicated by the following stickers:
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WARNING
Risk of the seat belt causing a neck injury to the
transported child!
For child seats in groups 2 and 3, ensure that the
guide fitting attached to the child seat headrest is
positioned in front of or at the same height as the
seat belt height adjuster on the central body pillar.
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Adjust the height of the front passenger seat belt
so that the belt passes through the guide fitting
without kinking and is not bent over the edge of
the guide fitting.
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Sticker on the passenger sun visor
Sticker on the central body pillar on the passenger
side
WARNING
The following instructions must be followed when
using a child seat on the front passenger seat:
As soon as the rear-facing child seat is no longer
being used on the front passenger seat, activate
the front passenger airbag again.
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It is essential to deactivate the front passenger air-
bag if using a child seat in which the child is trans-
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Recommended child seats
Grouping of child seats according to standard ECE-R 44.
Group
Weight of the child
0
0+
1
up to 10 kg
up to 13 kg
9-18 kg
2
3
15-25 kg
22-36 kg
Recommended child seats
Approval number
Group
Manufacturer
Type
Attachment
Order number
(E1 ...)
0+
(up to 13
kg)
Britax Römer
Britax Römer
Baby Safe Plus Isofix base frame
1ST019907
DDA000006
04 301146
1
ISOFIX and TOP
Duo Plus TT
04 301133
(9-18 kg)
2-3
(15-36 kg)
TETHER
ISOFIX
ISOFIX
Kidfix XP a)
Kidfix II XP
Britax Römer
Britax Römer
000019906K
000019906L
04 301198
04 301323
a)
For optimum protection, especially in the event of a side impact, it is recommended that you use this child
seat complete with the backrest.