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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
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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
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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 
in
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
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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
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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
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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.
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 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
Child seat
Front passenger
Rear seat
Rear seat
of the group
seat
outside
middle
Classification of child seats into groups
0
A +
A
A +
A
A
U
U
U
Only child safety seats which have an official approval and are suitable
0+
A +
A
A +
A
A
for the child, may be used.
U
U
U
1
A +
A
A +
A
A
U
U
U
ECE-R 44 standard applies to child safety seats. ECE-R means: Standard Economic
Commission of Europe - Regulation.
2 and 3
A
A
A
U
U
U
Child safety seats which have been tested for conformity to ECE-R 44 standard have a
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
0 - 10 kg
 page 118
0+
up to 13 kg
 page 119
1
9 - 18 kg
 page 120
2
15 - 25 kg
 page 120
3
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
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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
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 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
installed on the rear seat facing
the direction of travel
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.
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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
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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)
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 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.
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