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 seat belt height adjuster for front seats,

Basic information

 front airbags*,

 side airbags*,

Driving the safe way

 anchoring points for child seat using the “ISOFIX” system,

Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situations.

 head restraint adjustable for height,

In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the subject of

 adjustable steering column.

passive safety in your vehicle. We have combined everything here which you should

be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of

The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally protect you and

children. It is therefore important, in particular, to comply with the notes and warnings

those travelling with you in accident situations. The safety equipment does not protect

in this section for your own interest and in the interest of those travelling with you.

you or the people travelling with you, if you or your occupants adopt an incorrect

seated position or the equipment is not correctly adjusted or used.

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For this reason you will be provided with information on why this equipment is very

important, how it protects you and the occupants, what should be observed when

 This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for

using the equipment and how you and the people travelling with you can make full use

the driver and his occupants. You will find further information on safety, which

of the existing safety equipment. This Owner's Manual contains important warning

concerns you and those travelling with you, in the following chapters of this

notes, which you and those travelling with you should pay attention to in order to

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reduce a risk of injury.

 The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This

Safety concerns everybody!

applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.

Before setting off

Safety equipment

The driver is always fully responsible for his occupants and for the oper-

The safety equipment is part of the occupant protection and it can

ating safety of the vehicle.

reduce the risk of injuries in accident situations.

For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please pay atten-

“Do not put at risk” your safety and the safety of those travelling with you . In the event

tion to the following points before setting off:

of an accident, the safety equipment can reduce the risk of injuries. The following list

 Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.

contains part of the safety equipment in your vehicle:

 Three-point seat belts for all the seats*,

 Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.

 belt force limiter for front seats*,

 Ensure that all the windows offer a good visibility to the outside.

 belt tensioner for front seats*,

 Safely attach the items of luggage  page 63, “Loading the luggage compartment”.

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 Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.

Correct seated position

 Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size.

 Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match

Correct seated position for the driver

their body size.

Correct seated position for the driver is important for safe and relaxed

 Protect the children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts

driving.

 page 115, “Transporting children safely”.

 Adopt the correct seated position  page 98, “Correct seated position”. Also

inform your occupants to adopt the correct seated position.

 Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly fasten the

seat belts  page 104, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.

What influences the driving safety?

The driving safety is primarily determined by the style of driving and the

Fig. 106 The correct distance of

personal behaviour of all the occupants.

the driver from the steering

wheel

The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving safety is

effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk. Please refer to the

following guidelines.

 Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your occu-

pants or mobile phone calls.

 Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alcohol,

drugs.

 Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.

 Adjust the driving speed at all times to the road condition as well as to the traffic

Fig. 107 The correct head

restraint adjustment for the

and weather conditions.

driver

 Take regular breaks on long journeys - at the latest every two hours.

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, we

recommend the following setting:

 Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your

chest is at least 25 cm  fig. 106.

 Position the driver seat in the forward/back direction so that you are able to fully

press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle.

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 Adjust the seat backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of the

Correct seated position for the front passenger

steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle.

The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25°cm from

 Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same

the dash panel so that the combination of the airbag and the seat belt

level as the upper part of your head  page 98, fig. 107.

offers the greatest possible safety when an airbag is deployed.

 Fasten the seat belt correctly  page 104, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.

For the safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an

Manual driver seat adjustment  page 56, “Adjusting the front seats”.

accident, we recommend the following setting:

Electrical driver seat adjustment  page 57, “Adjusting front seats electrically*”.

 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible to the rear.

 Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same

WARNING

level as the upper part of your head  page 98, fig. 107.

 The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match

 Fasten the seat belt correctly  page 104, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.

the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be

In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated  page 113,

correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your

“Deactivating an airbag”.

occupants.

 The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel

Manual front passenger adjustment  page 56, “Adjusting the front seats”.

 page 98, fig. 106. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the

Electrical front passenger seat adjustment  page 57, “Adjusting front seats electri-

airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!

cally*”.

 When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer

edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel

WARNING

firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle of the

 The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match

steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel edge). In such cases, injuries to the

arms, the hands and the head can occur when the driver airbag is deployed.

the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be

 The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise

correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your

occupants.

this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk

 The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash

of injury!

 Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get

panel. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag

system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!

behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then no

 Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is being driven -

longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.

never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the

surfaces of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it

becomes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag

is deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated

position!

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Examples of an incorrect seated position

WARNING (continued)

An incorrect seated position can lead to severe injuries or death for the

 The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise

occupants.

this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system - risk

of injury!

Seat belts offer their optimum protection only if the webbing of the seat belts is prop-

erly routed. Incorrect seated positions considerably reduce the protective functions of

Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats

the seat belts and therefore increase the risk of injury due to an incorrect routing of the

seat belt. The driver is fully responsible for himself and the occupants, in particular for

Occupants on the rear seats must sit upright, keep the feet in the foot-

the children. Do not permit an occupant to adopt an incorrect seated position when

well and must have their seat belts correctly fastened.

the car is moving.

The following list contains the examples of seated positions which are dangerous for

To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident,

the occupants. This list is not complete, however we would like you to get interested in

the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following:

this subject.

 Adjust the head restraints so that the top edge of the head restraints is at the same

level as the upper part of your head  page 98, fig. 107.

Therefore, while the car is moving never:

 Fasten the seat belt correctly  page 104, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.

 stand up in the vehicle,

 If you are transporting  page 115, “Transporting children safely” children in the

 stand up on the seats,

vehicle, please use a suitable child restraint system.

 kneel onto the seats,

 tilt the seat backrest fully to the back,

WARNING

 lean against the dash panel,

 The head restraints must always be adjusted to match the body size, in

 lie on the rear seats,

order to offer an optimal protection for you and your occupants.

 only sit on the front area of the seat,

 Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never

 sit to the side,

put your feet out of the window or on the surfaces of the seats. You will be

 lean out of the window,

exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the brake or

 put the feet out of the window,

in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries

 put the feet on the dash panel,

when adopting an incorrect seated position!

 If the occupants on the rear seats are not sitting upright, the risk of injury is

 put the feet on the seat upholstery,

increased due to incorrect routing of the seat belt.

 occupy the footwell,

 have the seat belt not fastened,

 occupy the luggage compartment.

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WARNING

 If the occupant adopts an incorrect seated position, he is exposed to life-

threatening injuries, in case he is hit by a deployed airbag.

 Before setting off, please adopt the correct seated position and do not

change this seated position while the car is moving. Also advise your occupants

to adopt the correct seated position and not to change this seated position

while the car is moving.

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Seat belts

Why seat belts?

It is important that you pay attention to safety measures, particularly when trans-

porting children in the vehicle  page 115, “What you should know about trans-

porting children!”.

WARNING

 Fasten your seat belt each time before setting off, also when driving in town!

This also applies to the people seated at the rear - risk of injury!

 Expectant women must also always wear a seat belt. This is the only way of

ensuring optimal protection for the unborn child  page 104, “Fastening

three-point seat belts”.

 It is important for the belt webbing to be properly routed if the seat belts are

to offer the maximum protection. You can see a description of how safety belts

should be fitted properly on the next pages.

Fig. 108 Driver wearing seat belt

Note

Please comply with any differing legal requirements when using the seat belts.

It is a proven fact that seat belts offer good protection in accidents  fig. 108. Thus

wearing a seat belt is a legal requirement in most countries.

Seat belts which have been correctly fastened and adjusted hold the occupants of the

car in the correct seated position  fig. 108. The belts reduce the kinetic energy

(energy of motion) to a considerable extent. They also prevent uncontrolled move-

ments which, in turn, may well result in severe injuries.

The occupants of a vehicle who have fastened and correctly adjusted their seat belt,

profit to a major extent from the fact that the kinetic energy is optimally absorbed by

the belts. The structure of the front end of the vehicle and other passive safety meas-

ures, such as the airbag system, also contribute to reducing the kinetic energy. The

energy produced is thus absorbed and there is less risk of injury.

Accident statistics prove that seat belts which are fastened and properly adjusted

reduce the risk of an injury and enhance the chance of survival in a major accident

 page 103.

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The physical principle of a frontal collision

The speed of the vehicle is, nevertheless, the most important factor. Doubling the

speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases the kinetic energy four

times.

The common opinion that it is possible to support your body in a minor accident with

your hands, is incorrect. Even in a collision at only a low speed, the forces acting on the

body are such that it is no longer possible to support your body.

Even if you only drive at a speed within the range from 30 km/hour to 50 km/hour, the

forces which are produced on your body in the event of an accident can easily exceed

10.000 N (Newton). This equals a weight of one tonne (1 000 kg).

In the event of a frontal collision, occupants of the car not wearing a seat belt, are

thrown forward and strike in an uncontrolled way parts of the interior of the car, such

as steering wheel, dash panel, windscreen,  fig. 109. The occupants of a vehicle who

have not fastened their seat belts may even be thrown out of the vehicle. This can

Fig. 109 The driver is catapulted

result in fatal injuries.

forward if not wearing a belt

It is also important that rear seat occupants fasten their seat belts as they will otherwise

be thrown through the vehicle in an uncontrolled manner in the event of an accident

A rear seat passenger who has not fastened the seat belt is a danger not only to himself

but also for those seated at the front  fig. 110.

Important safety information regarding the use of seat

belts

The correct use of the seat belts considerably reduces the risk of injury!

WARNING

Fig. 110 The rear seat occupant

 The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twisted,

is catapulted forward if not

or chafe against any sharp edges.

wearing a belt

 It is important that the belt webbing is properly routed if the seat belts are

to offer their maximum protection  page 104, “How are seat belts correctly

The physical principle of a frontal accident can be explained quite simply:

fastened?”.

Motion energy, so-called kinetic energy, is produced as soon as the vehicle is moving,

 No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt

both for the vehicle and its occupants. The magnitude of this kinetic energy depends

together.

essentially on the speed at which the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the

 The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if you

vehicle and the occupants. The greater the speed and weight increase, the greater the

amount of energy which has to be absorbed in the event of an accident.

are correctly seated  page 98, “Correct seated position”.

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Seat belts

How are seat belts correctly fastened?

WARNING (continued)

 The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. specta-

Fastening three-point seat belts

cles, ball-point pens, keys etc.) as this may be a cause of injuries.

Fasten your seat belt before starting!

 Bulky, loose clothing (e.g. a winter coat over a jacket) does not allow you to

be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of the seat belts.

 It is prohibited to use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for

shortening the belts for smaller persons).

 The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct

one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to protect

and the risk of injury increases.

 The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear

otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.

 The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may

impair proper operation of the inertia reel  page 143, “Seat belts”.

 The slot of the belt tongue must not be blocked by paper or similar objects

Fig. 111 Routing of webbing

over the shoulders and the lap

otherwise the belt tongue will not lock in place properly.

belt

 Inspect the seat belts regularly to ensure they are in good condition. If you

find seat belts which have damage to the seat belt webbing, seat belt connec-

tions, to the inertia reels or to the lock, the relevant safety belt must be replaced

by a specialist garage.

 The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not make an

attempt to repair the seat belts yourself.

 Damaged seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident and

were therefore stretched, must be replaced - this is best done by a specialist

garage. The anchorage points of the belts must also be inspected. The

anchorage points for the belts should also be checked.

 In certain countries it is possible to use seat belts which differ in terms of

their operation from the seat belts which are described on the pages which

follow.

Fig. 112 Routing of belt webbing

for an expectant mother

– Correctly adjust the front seat and the head restraint before fastening your seat

belt  page 56.

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Seat belt height adjuster

– Slowly pull the belt webbing at the tongue of the lock over your chest and pelvis



– Insert the tongue of the lock into the seat belt buckle belonging to the seat until it

is heard to lock in place.

– Pull on the belt to check that it has also reliably engaged in the lock.

Each three-point seat belt is equipped with an inertia reel. This inertia reel offers you

complete freedom of movement if the belt is unreeled slowly. If the brakes are applied

suddenly, the inertia reel will block. It also blocks the belts when the car accelerates,

when driving uphill and when cornering.

Expectant mothers must also wear the seat belt 

Fig. 113 Front seat: Seat belt

height adjuster

WARNING

The seat belt height adjuster makes it possible for you to adapt the routing of the three-

 The shoulder part of the seat belt must never run across your neck but must

point seat belt in the area of the shoulder to match your body size.

run approximately over the middle of the shoulder and fit snugly against the

– In order to adjust the height, press on the upper seat belt deflection and push it

chest. The lap part of the belt must run across the hip and must never be routed

into the desired direction up or down so that the shoulder part of the belt is posi-

across the stomach. It must always fit snugly  page 104, fig. 111. Adjust the

tioned approximately across the middle of your shoulder  page 104, fig. 111.

belt webbing as required.

 The lap part of the belt should be positioned as low as possible at the pelvis

– Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has correctly

locked in place.

of an expectant mother in order to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower

abdomen.

 Always ensure that the webbing of the seat belts is properly routed. Seat

WARNING

belts which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in

Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the belt is

minor accidents.

positioned approximately across the middle of your shoulder - on no account

 A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as your body is

across your neck.

moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then

suddenly held firm by the belt.

Note

 Only insert the lock tongue into the lock which is the correct one for your

It is also possible to adapt the routing of the belt webbing at the front seats by adjusting

seat. This will affect the protection which the belt offers and increase the risk of

the height of the seat.

an injury.

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Seat belts

Taking seat belts off

Switching child safety lock on

– Attach the child safety seat with the three-point seat belt (self-retracting) as stated

in the manufacturer's instructions.

– Reel up the shoulder part of the belt completely. When the belt is reeled up, this

can be detected by a “clicking” noise.

– After fixing the child seat in place, let the belt freely reel up. Now the belt can no

longer be reeled down.

– Check if the safety lock is activated by pulling on the belt.

Switching child safety lock off

Fig. 114 Releasing lock tongue

from belt lock

– By pressing the button in the lock of the safety belt, the blocking is unblocked and

afterwards the safety belt starts to reel up.

– Press the red button in the belt lock  fig. 114. The spring force causes the tongue

– After fully reeling up the belt, you can freely reel it down again.

of the lock to jump out.

– Guide the belt back with your hand to enable the inertia reel to wind up the belt

The pelvic belt*

webbing more easily.

A plastic knob in the belt webbing holds the belt tongue in a position which is easy to

get hold of.

Three-point seat belt with the Interlock System*

A three-point safety belt with the Interlock System is used on some vehicles instead of

a pelvic belt.

If the backrest of the rear seats is not secured, the retractor blocks and the seat belt

cannot be reeled down.

Fig. 115 Fasten pelvic belt

Rear middle three-point safety belt with safety lock for a child seat*

In order to attach a child seat the rear middle three-point safety belt with the blocking,

the so-called child safety locks, can be used.

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Belt tensioners

Safety for the driver and front passenger wearing their seat belts is enhanced by the

belt tensioners fitted to the inertia reels of the front three-point seat belts, in addition

to the protection afforded by the airbag system.

The three-point seat belts are automatically tensioned in the event of a frontal collision

of a certain severity. The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not

fastened.

Fig. 116 Extending the pelvic

The belt tensioner is deployed in the event of a frontal collision of major severity. A

belt

powder charge is ignited in the inertia reels during deployment. The belt webbing is

pulled into the inertia reels by a mechanical system and the belt is tensioned.

The rear middle seat is fitted with a pelvic belt. The lock part of the two-point pelvic belt

Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor frontal collisions, side and rear-

is operated in the same way as for a three-point safety belt. An unused pelvic belt

end collisions, in the case of a rollover and also not in accidents in which no major

should be stowed away together with the lock for safety reasons.

forces are produced from the front.

Extending the pelvic belt

WARNING

– Hold the lock tongue at right angles to the belt webbing and pull through the

 Any work on the system including removal and installation of system

desired amount of belt webbing  fig. 116.

components because of other repair work, must only be carried out by a

Shortening the pelvic belt

specialist garage.

 The protective function of the system is only adequate for a single accident.

– Pull on the free end of the belt.

If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace the

– Fix the excess belt length by threading it through the plastic slider.

entire system.

 The Owner's Manual must also be handed over to the new owner if the

The adjustment of the belt length is facilitated by simultaniously pressing the belt

vehicle is sold.

tongue and the belt cover lengthwise.

Note

WARNING

 Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an indica-

The pelvic belt must always sit firmly across the pelvis; tighten the belt webbing

tion of a fire in the vehicle.

if necessary.

 It is essential to pay attention to relevant safety regulations if the vehicle or indi-

vidual parts of the system are scrapped. Specialist garages are familiar with these regu-

lations and will be able to provide you with detailed information in this respect.

 When disposing of vehicle or parts of the system, it is important to comply with the

national legal requirements.

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Airbag system

Description of the airbag system

WARNING

 To enable the occupants of a vehicle to be protected with the greatest

General information on the airbag system

possible effect when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be  page 98,

“Correct seated position” correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occu-

The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts and offers

pant.

additional protection for the head and chest area of the driver and passenger in the

 If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or

event of a frontal collision.

adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased risk

In the case of a violent side crash, the side airbags* reduce the risk of injuries to the

of injury in the event of an accident.

occupants on the side of the collision 

 Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage if a fault

The airbag system is only functional after the ignition has been switched on.

exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the event of

an accident.

The operational readiness of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The airbag

 No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.

indicator light comes on for a few seconds each time the ignition is switched on.

 It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system as this

The airbag system (according to vehicle equipment) consists of:

might result in the airbag being deployed.

 an electronic control unit,

 The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one acci-

 front airbag for the driver and the front seat passenger*,

dent. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.

 side airbags*,

 The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working life.

 an airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster,

 If you sell your car, please hand over the complete vehicle documentation

 Switch for front passenger airbag* in front passenger storage compartment

to the new owener. Please note that the documents relating to the possibility of

 page 113,

deactivating the front passenger airbag are also part of the vehicle documents!

 Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag*  page 113.

 If the vehicle or individual parts of the airbag system are scrapped, it is

essential to observe the relevant safety precautions. Specialist garages are

A fault in the airbag system exists if:

familiar with these regulations.

 the airbag indicator light does not light up when the ignition is switched on,

 When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important to

 the warning light does not go out after about 4 seconds after the ignition is

comply with the national legal requirements.

switched on,

 the airbag indicator light goes out and comes on again after the ignition is switched

When are the airbags deployed?

on,

 the airbag indicator light comes on or flickers when driving.

The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver and the front passenger

airbag* are deployed in the event of a frontal collision of major severity.

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 the interior lighting comes on (if the switch for the interior light is in the door

In the case of a violent side crash, the side airbag* is deployed on the side of the

vehicle on which the collision occurs.

contact position),

 the hazard warning light is switched on;

In certain accident situations, the front as well as the side airbags are deployed at the

same time.

 All the doors are unlocked.

The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, in the

case of rear-end collisions and vehicle rollover.

Front airbags

Deployment factors

Description of the front airbags

It is not possible to state globally which deployment conditions apply to the airbag

system in every situation as the circumstances which exist in the case of accidents vary

The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belt!

greatly. An important role in this case, for example, is played by factors such as the type

of object against which the vehicle impacts (hard, soft), the angle of impact, the vehicle

speed etc.

A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which occurs

during a collision. The control unit analyses the nature of the collision and activates the

relevant restraint system. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured

during the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the

control unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe

damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.

The airbags are not deployed if:

Fig. 117 Driver airbag in the

 ignition is switched off;

steering wheel

 a minor frontal collision;

 a minor side collision;

 a rear-end collision;

 Rollover of the vehicle.

Note

 A grey white, non harmful gas is released when airbag is inflated. This is perfectly

normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.

Fig. 118 Front passenger airbag

 The dash panel must be replaced after the front passenger airbag has been

in the dash panel

deployed.

 In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed:

The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel  fig. 117. The front

airbag for the front passenger* is housed in the dash panel above the storage

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Airbag system

compartment  fig. 118. The installation positions are each marked with the

The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver and the front passenger

“AIRBAG” logo.

airbag* are deployed in the event of a frontal collision of major severity.

The front airbag system, in combination with three-point safety belts, offers additional

In certain accident situations, the front and side airbags may be deployed together.

protection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger in the event

If the airbags are deployed, the airbags are filled with a propellant gas and inflated in

of a frontal collision of major severity 

in “Important safety information regarding

front of the driver and front passenger  fig. 119. The airbags inflate in fractions of a

the front airbag system” on page 110.

second and at a high speed in order to be able to offer that additional protection in the

The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but is part of the complete passive

event of an accident. The forward movement of the driver and of the front passenger

vehicle safety concept. Please note that an airbag can only offer you optimal

is cushioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury

protection in combination with a seat belt which is fastened.

to head and chest is thus reduced.

Apart from their normal protective function, a further task of the seat belts is to also

The specially developed airbag allows the gas to flow out of the inflated airbag in a

hold the driver and front passenger in a correct seated position in the event of a frontal

controlled manner (depending on the load of the particular car occupant) in order to

collision so as to enable the front airbags to offer the maximum protection.

cushion head and chest areas. The airbag then deflates subsequently to such an extent,

after an accident, to again provide a clear view forward.

You should therefore always fasten the seat belts, not only because this is required by

law, but also for safety reasons and for your own protection  page 102, “Why seat

A grey white, non harmful gas is released when airbag is inflated. This is perfectly

belts?”.

normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.

The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to injuries if the

Note

sitting position or seated position is not correct 

in “Important safety information

regarding the front airbag system”.

The dash panel must be replaced after the front passenger airbag has been

deployed.

Important safety information regarding the front airbag system

Function of the front airbags

Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of injury!

Risk of injury to the head and chest area is reduced by fully inflated

airbags.

Fig. 120 Safe distance to

steering wheel

Fig. 119 Inflated airbags

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Side airbags*

WARNING

 Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a

Description of side airbags

proper restraint system. If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident, the

The side airbag increases protection of the passenger concerned in the

child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!

 For the driver and front passenger it is important to maintain a distance of

case of a side impact.

at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel  page 110, fig. 120. Not

maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not

be able to properly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints

must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.

 It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag and/or side

airbag when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat where the

child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel (in some countries also

when the child is facing the direction of travel)  page 113, “Deactivating an

airbag”. If this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even

fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed. In certain countries

Fig. 121 Installation position of

national legal provisions also require that the side passenger airbags be deac-

side airbag in driver seat

tivated. When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply

with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety

The side airbags are housed in the upholstery of the seat backrests of the front seats.

seats.

The side airbag system in combination with the three-point seat belts, offers additional

 There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned

protection for the upper area of the body (chest, stomach and pelvis) of the occupants

between the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag.

of the vehicle in the event of severe side collisions 

in “Important safety informa-

 The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash panel

tion on the side airbag” on page 112.

on the passenger side must not be stuck onto, covered or modified in any other

Apart from their normal protective function, a further task of the seat belts is to also

way. These parts should only be cleaned with a dry cloth or a cloth moistened

hold the driver and front passenger in a correct seated position in the event of a side

with water. No objects such as cup holders, mobile phone mounts, etc. may be

collision so as to enable the side airbags to offer the maximum protection.

attached to the covers of the airbag modules or be located within the imme-

diate area.

You should therefore always fasten the seat belts, not only because this is required by

 No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.

law, but also for safety reasons and for your own protection  page 102, “Why seat

belts?”.

Any work on the airbag system including installing and removing system

components because of other repair work (e.g. removing the steering wheel)

must only be carried out by a specialist garage.

 Never carry out changes on the front bumper or on the body.

 Never place any objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag module

in the dash panel.

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Function of the side airbags

WARNING (continued)

Risk of injury to the upper part of the body is reduced by fully inflated

child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel (in some countries also

side airbags.

when the child is facing the direction of travel)  page 113, “Deactivating an

airbag”. If this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even

fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed. In certain countries

national legal provisions also require that the side passenger airbags be deac-

tivated. When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply

with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety

seats.

 Your head should never be positioned in the deployment area of the side

airbag. You might suffer severe injuries in the event of an accident. This applies

in particular to children who are transported without using a suitable child

safety seat  page 117, “Child safety and side airbag*”.

 If children adopt an incorrect seated position when travelling, they may be

Fig. 122 Inflated side airbag

exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. This can result

in serious injuries  page 115, “What you should know about transporting

In the case of a violent side crash, the side airbag in the front seat is deployed on the

side of the vehicle on which the collision occurs  fig. 122.

children!”.

 There must not be any further persons, animals as well as objects posi-

In certain accident situations, the front and side airbags may be deployed together.

tioned between the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. No

If an airbag is deployed, the airbag is filled with gas. The airbags inflate in fractions of a

accessories, such as a can holder, should be attached to the doors.

second and at a high speed in order to be able to offer that additional protection in the

 Only hang light items of clothing on the clothes hooks to the vehicle. Never

event of an accident.

leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of clothing.

A grey white, non harmful gas is released when airbag is inflated. This is perfectly

 Ensure that there are no excessive forces, such as violent knocks, kicks etc.,

normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.

impact on the backrests of the seats otherwise the system may be damaged.

The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunging into the fully inflated airbag and

The side airbags would not be deployed in such a case!

the risk of injury to the entire upper body (chest, stomach and pelvis) is reduced on the

 Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passenger

side facing the door.

seats must only be of the type expressly authorised by Škoda Auto. In view of

the fact that the airbag inflates out of the backrest of the seat, use of non-

Important safety information on the side airbag

approved seat or protective covers would considerably impair the protective

function of the side airbag.

Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of injury!

 Any damage to the original seat covers in the area of the side airbag module

must be repaired without delay by your specialist garage.

WARNING

 The airbag modules in the front seats must not display any damage, cracks

 It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag and/or side

or deep scratches. It is not permissible to use force in order to open the

airbag when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat where the

modules.

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 The airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster lights up for about 3 seconds

WARNING (continued)

after switching on the ignition and then flashes after that for about 12 seconds.

 Any work on the side airbag system including removing and installing

The following situation applies if the airbag has been switched off using the

system components because of other repair work (e.g. removing seats) must

switch for the airbag* in the storage compartment:

only be carried out by a specialist garage.

 the airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on for about 4 seconds

each time the ignition is switched on;

 The deactivation of the airbag is indicated by the lighting up of the indicator light

Deactivating an airbag

  at the front interior lighting of the vehicle  page 113.

Deactivating airbags

Note

If any airbags have been deactivated, switch them on again as soon as

A specialist garage will be able to advise you whether national legislation in your

possible so that they are able to again provide their proper protection.

country allows airbags in your vehicle to be deactivated, and which ones.

There is the technical means installed within your vehicle to switch off the front or

Switch for the front passenger airbag(s)*

side* airbag using a diagnostic equipment (take out of commission).

This is why you should have the deactivation of the airbags carried out by a specialist

garage.

On vehicles equipped with the switch for deactivation of the airbags, you can deacti-

vate the front passenger airbag and/or side airbag by means of this switch  page 113.

Deactivation of airbags is envisaged only for particular instances, such as if:

 You must in exceptional cases use a child seat on the front passenger seat where

the child is seated with its back to the direction of travel (in some countries this must

be in the direction of travel due to other legal regulations applying)  page 115,

Fig. 123 Storage compartment:

“Important safety information regarding the use of child safety seats”;

Switch for the front passenger

 you are not able to maintain the distance of at least 25 cm between middle of

airbag(s)

steering wheel and chest, despite the driver seat being correctly adjusted;

 special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because of a

physical disability;

 you have installed other seats (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side airbags).

Monitoring the airbag system

The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically when one airbag

has been switched off.

If the airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment:

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In cases where the front passenger airbag and also possibly the side airbag* are

switched off, the indicator light comes on about 4 seconds after the ignition is

switched on.

There is a system fault present in the airbag switch off 

if the indicator light

flashes. Please have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage.

WARNING

 The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switched

Fig. 124 Indicator light for a

switched off front seat passenger

off.

airbag

 Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a

fault can occur in the system for the airbag deactivation.

The front passenger airbag as well as side airbag (if the vehicle is fitted with side

 If the warning light   (airbag switched off) flashes:

airbags) are switched off using the switch.

 There is a risk of the front passenger airbag not being activated in the

Deactivating an airbag

event of an accident. Therefore do not use any child safety seats on the front

passenger seat.

– Switch off the ignition.

 If the front passenger seat is occupied, there is a risk that the airbag is

– Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position OFF  page 113,

deployed unexpectedly and thus the occupant of this seat may suffer

fig. 123 - (vertical position).

possible injuries.

– Check whether the indicator light   lights up in the lighting of the interior

 It is also important to have the system inspected without delay by a

of the vehicle (front) when the ignition is switched on  page 114, fig. 124.

specialist garage.

Switching on an airbag

– Switch off the ignition.

– Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the key in the position ON  page 113,

fig. 123 - (horizontal position).

– Check whether the indicator light   does not light up in the lighting of the

interior of the vehicle (front) when the ignition is switched on  page 114, fig. 124.

The airbag should only be switched off under exceptional circumstances  page 113.

Indicator light   (airbag switched off)

The indicator light is located at the front interior lighting of the vehicle  page 114,

fig. 124.

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Transporting children safely

What you should know about transporting children!

Note

Any varying national legal regulations take priority over the information provided in

An introduction to the subject

these instructions for use, or stated in this chapter.

Accident statistics have revealed that children are generally more

Important safety information regarding the use of child safety seats

safely transported on the rear seats than on the front passenger seat.

Correct use of child safety seats considerably reduces the risk of injury!

Children younger than 12 years of age should normally travel on the rear seat of the

vehicle (take note of any national legal provisions which differ from this). They should

be secured there by means of a child restraint system or by using the existing seat belts

WARNING

depending on their age, body size and weight. The child seat should be mounted

 All the occupants of the car - in particular children - must wear a seat belt

behind the front passenger seat for safety reasons.

when the car is moving.

The physical principle of an accident does, of course, also apply to children

 Children less than 1.50 m in height or younger than 12 years must not use a

 page 103, “The physical principle of a frontal collision”. They differ from adults in

normal seat belt without a child restraint system otherwise this may result in

that their muscles and bone structure of children are not yet fully developed. Thus chil-

injuries to the stomach and neck areas. Comply with the national legal require-

dren are exposed to increased risk of injury.

ments.

 One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.

Children should be transported by using special child safety seats in order to reduce

this risk of injury.

 You can transport a child safely in a suitable child safety seat  page 118,

Use only child safety seats which are officially approved and are suitable for children

“Child seat”!

and which comply with the ECE-R 44 standard, which classifies child safety seats into

 Only one child may be fastened with a seat belt into a child safety seat.

5 groups  page 118, “Classification of child seats into groups”. Child restraint

 Never leave the child sitting unattended in the seat.

systems which have been tested for conformity to ECE-R 44 standard have a non-

 Certain outside climatic conditions can cause life-threatening tempera-

detachable test seal (a large E within a circle and below this the test number) attached

tures in the vehicle.

to the seat.

 Never allow your child to be transported in a vehicle without the use of a

We recommend that you use child safety seats from the Škoda genuine accessories.

suitable restraint system.

These child seats were developed and also tested for use in Škoda vehicles. They fulfil

 Children should also never stand up in a vehicle or kneel on the seats when

the ECE-R 44 standard.

the vehicle is moving. In the event of an accident the child will be thrown

through the vehicle and may as a result suffer fatal injuries, and also injure

WARNING

other occupants.

Always comply with legal provisions and instructions from the relevant child

 Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-

safety seat manufacturer when installing and using the child seat 

dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the vehicle

“Important safety information regarding the use of child safety seats”.

is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported on the front

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We recommend, for safety reasons, that you always mount a child restraint systems on

WARNING (continued)

the rear seats whenever possible. If you still decide, however, to use a child safety seat

passenger seat if the airbag system deploys in the event of an accident. This can

on the front passenger seat then you must pay attention to the following warnings in

result in severe or even fatal injuries.

connection with the use of the airbag system on the front passenger seat.

 It is important that the belt webbing is properly routed if the seat belts are

to offer their maximum protection  page 104, “How are seat belts correctly

WARNING

fastened?”. Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manu-

 Warning - particular hazard! Never use a child safety seat on the front

facturer of the child safety seat regarding correct routing of the belt. Seat belts

passenger seat in which the child is seated with its back facing the direction of

which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in minor

travel. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of the front

accidents.

passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries,

 Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are running properly. One

in the event of it being deployed.

should also ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-edged fittings.

 This is also clearly stated on the sticker which is located on the centre

 It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag and possibly

column of the body on the front passenger side  fig. 125. The sticker is visible

the side airbag* when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat

upon opening the front passenger door. For some countries, the sticker is also

where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel (in some

affixed to the sun visor of the front passenger.

countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel)  page 113. If this

 It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag or the side

is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal injuries if

passenger airbag* as well if you nevertheless wish to use a child safety seat on

the front passenger airbag is deployed. In certain countries national legal

the front passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direc-

provisions also require that the side airbags be deactivated. When transporting

tion of travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of

a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with the appropriate

travel)  page 113, “Deactivating an airbag”. If this is not done, there is a risk of

national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.

the child suffering severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is

deployed. In certain countries national legal provisions also require that the

Use of child safety seats on the front passenger seat

side airbags be deactivated. When transporting a child on the front passenger

seat, please comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the

Child safety seats should always be attached to the rear seats.

use of child safety seats.

 If the front passenger airbag has been switched off by a specialist garage

using the vehicle system tester, the side passenger airbag* remains switched

on. In certain countries national legal provisions require that besides the front

passenger airbag also the side airbag is deactivated. Please comply with any

differing national legal regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.

 If a child safety seat in which the child faces in the direction of travel is used

on the front passenger seat, the front passenger seat must be moved back fully.

For vehicles with height adjustable front passenger seat, the seat must be put in

Fig. 125 Sticker on the centre

the highest position.

column of the body on the front

passenger side.

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The side airbags are inflated in fractions of a second in order to be able to provide this

WARNING (continued)

protection  page 112, “Function of the side airbags”.

 If this is not done, a child seated on the front passenger seat may suffer

An airbag inflating develops such a strong force that an occupant who has not adopted

severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag or airbags are

an upright seated position may suffer injuries from the airbag or as a result of objects

deployed. Have the airbag (or airbags) deactivated if necessary  page 113.

which are located within the deployment area of the side airbag.

 You should have the front passenger airbag (or airbags) reactivated just as

This applies particularly to children if they are not transported in accordance

soon as you no longer use a child safety seat on the front passenger seat.

with legal requirements.

The child is protected when seated in a child safety seat matching its age. Adequate

Child safety and side airbag*

room is available between the child and the deployment area of the side airbag and

head airbag. The airbag offers optimal protection.

Children must never be seated in the deployment area of side airbags.

WARNING

 It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag and possibly

the side airbag* when attaching a child safety seat on the front passenger seat

where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of travel (in some

countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel)  page 113. If this

is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal injuries if

the front passenger airbag is deployed. In certain countries national legal

provisions also require that the side airbags be deactivated. When transporting

Fig. 126 Seated position of an

unprotected child at risk from

a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with the appropriate

side airbag

national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.

 When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with

the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.

 Children must never be seated with their head in the deployment area of

the side airbag - risk of injury!

 Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbag - risk

of injury!

Fig. 127 Child properly

protected by safety seat

In the event of a side collision, the side airbags offer the vehicle occupants enhanced

protection.

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Child seat

Front passenger

Rear seat

of the group

seat

outside

middle

Classification of child seats into groups

A +

Only child safety seats which have an official approval and are suitable

A +

for the child, may be used.

A +

ECE-R 44 standard applies to child safety seats. ECE-R means: Standard Economic

Commission of Europe - Regulation.

2 and 3

Child safety seats which have been tested for conformity to ECE-R 44 standard have a

U Universal category - seat is suitable for all approved types of child safety seats.

non-detachable test seal (a large E within a circle and below this the test number)

A The seat can be fitted with fixing eyes for the “ISOFIX*”system.

attached to the seat.

Child safety seats are classified in 5 groups:

Child seats of group 0/0+

Group

Weight

 page 118

0 - 10 kg

 page 118

up to 13 kg

 page 119

9 - 18 kg

 page 120

15 - 25 kg

 page 120

22 - 36 kg

Children of more than 150 cm in height may use the seat belts fitted to the vehicle

Fig. 128 Child seats of group

without a seat bolster.

0/0+

Use of child safety seats

The optimal solution for babies of up to about 9 months old weighing up to 10 kg or

babies up to about 18 months old weighing up to 13 kg is a child safety seat which can

An overview of the usefulness of child seats on each of the seats according to the EG

be adjusted into the reclining position  fig. 128.

guidelines 77/541 and ECE 44 standard:

In view of the fact that such child seats are installed that the child is seated with its back

facing the direction of travel, they must not be used on the front passenger

seat page 116, “Use of child safety seats on the front passenger seat”.

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travel. It is best for children in the upper range of the Group 0+, to use a child seat

WARNING

which allows the child to sit  fig. 129 in the direction of travel.

 It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag (airbags) when

Child safety seats in which the child is seated with its back facing the direction of travel,

attaching in exceptional circumstances a child safety seat on the front

must not be used on the front passenger seat  page 116, “Use of child safety seats

passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of

on the front passenger seat”.

travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel).

 in a specialist garage

WARNING

 or by using the switch for the front passenger airbag*  page 113.

 It is essential to always switch off the front passenger airbag (airbags) when

 In certain countries national legal provisions require that besides the front

attaching in exceptional circumstances a child safety seat on the front

passenger airbag also the front passenger side airbag is deactivated. Please

passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of

comply with any differing national legal regulations regarding the use of child

travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel).

safety seats.

 in a specialist garage

 If this is not done, a child seated on the front passenger seat may suffer

 or by using the switch for the front passenger airbag*  page 113.

severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag or airbags are

 In certain countries national legal provisions require that besides the front

deployed.

 You should have the front passenger airbag (or airbags) reactivated just as

passenger airbag also the front passenger side airbag is deactivated. Please

comply with any differing national legal regulations regarding the use of child

soon as you no longer use a child safety seat on the front passenger seat.

safety seats.

 If this is not done, a child seated on the front passenger seat may suffer

Child safety seats in Group 1

severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag or airbags are

deployed.

 You should have the front passenger airbag (or airbags) reactivated just as

soon as you no longer use a child safety seat on the front passenger seat.

Fig. 129 Child seat with padded

table in Group 1 installed on rear

seat bench facing the direction of

travel

Child seats in Group 1 are for babies and small children up to 4 years of age with a

weight of between 9 and 18 kilograms. It is best for children in the lower range of this

group, to use a child seat which allows the child to sit with its back to the direction of

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Child safety seats in Group 2

Child safety seats in Group 3

Fig. 130 Child seat in Group 2

Fig. 131 Child seat in Group 3

installed on the rear seat facing

the direction of travel

For children up to about 7 years of age weighing between 15 and 25 kg the optimal

For children of about 7 years of age weighing between 22 and 36 kg and of a height of

solution is a child safety seat in combination with the three-point seat belt  fig. 130.

less than 150 cm, the optimal solution is a child safety seat (seat bolster) in combina-

tion with the three-point seat belt  fig. 131.

WARNING

Children of more than 150 cm in height may use the seat belts fitted to the vehicle

without a seat bolster.

 When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with

the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats. If

WARNING

required, the airbag has to be deactivated,

 When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with

 in a specialist garage

the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats. If

 or by using the switch for the front passenger airbag*  page 113.

required, the airbag has to be deactivated,

 The shoulder part of the seat belt must run approximately across the middle

 in a specialist garage

of the shoulder and fit snugly against the chest. It must on no account run

across the neck. The lap part of the seat belt must run across the pelvis and fits

 or by using the switch for the front passenger airbag*  page 113.

snugly; it must not run over the belly. Tighten the belt webbing over your hip if

 The shoulder part of the seat belt must run approximately across the middle

necessary.

of the shoulder and fit snugly against the chest. It must on no account run

 Please comply with any differing national legal regulations regarding the

across the neck. The lap part of the seat belt must run across the pelvis and fits

use of child safety seats.

snugly; it must not run over the belly. Tighten the belt webbing over your hip if

necessary.

 Please comply with any differing national legal regulations regarding the

use of child safety seats.

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Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system

– Pull on both sides of the child seat!

One can mount a child safety seat using the “ISOFIX” system quickly, easily and reli-

ably. Please pay close attention to instructions from the manufacturer of the child

safety seat when installing and removing the seat.

Child seats fitted with the “ISOFIX” system can only be mounted and fixed in a vehicle

fitted with an “ISOFIX” system when these child seats have been released for this type

of vehicle according to the ECE-R 44 standard.

You can obtain child seats with the “ISOFIX” attachment system from specialist garages

who will also installed it as well.

Complete installation instructions are enclosed with the child safety seat.

Fig. 132 Locking eyes (ISOFIX

system)

WARNING

 The locking eyes have just been developed for child safety seats which use

the “ISOFIX” system. You should therefore never attach other child safety seats,

seat belts or objects to the locking eyes - hazard!

 Ask a specialist garage whether a child seat which you bought for another

vehicle is recommended for use in your vehicle before using a child seat with

“ISOFIX” system.

 Certain child seats which use the “ISOFIX” system can be attached with

Fig. 133 The ISOFIX child seat is

standard three-point seat belts. Please pay close attention to instructions from

pushed into the mounting

funnels

the manufacturer of the child safety seat when installing and removing the

seat.

There are two locking eyes between the rear exterior seat backrest and the surface of

the seat itself on both sides for fixing the ISOFIX system child seat in place. One can

Note

mount a child safety seat using the ISOFIX system quickly, easily and reliably. The

 Child seats which use the “ISOFIX” system are currently available for children

installation must be carried out according to the supplied instructions. The seat must

weighing from 9 up to 18 kg. This corresponds to an age range of from 9 months to 4

click into place audibly when installing.

years.

Install child seat

– Insert the mounting funnels onto the locking eyes between the seat backrest and

the seat cushion  fig. 132.

– Push the notched arms of the child seat into the locking eyes until they are heard

to lock in place  fig. 133.

Using the system

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