The use of rear-facing child restraints or infant carriers on the front passenger seat can cause severe or fatal injuries.
Always install rear-facing child restraints or infant carriers on the rear seat.
WARNING
Transporting children without a child restraint or with an unsuitable child restraint, or incorrectly installing a child restraint, increases the risk of severe or fatal
injuries in the event of an accident or collision.
Only use child restraints that are suitable for the child and that comply with the regulations set out by FMVSS 210 (CMVSS 213 in Canada).
Only use child restraints that sit on the seat cushion of the vehicle.
When installing the child restraint, follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the child restraint.
Always observe all legal requirements regarding the installation and use of child restraints.
Children under 145 cm (around 57 inches) may only be secured and transported in the vehicle with an appropriate child restraint.
Only one child must be allowed to travel in a child restraint.
Never drive with children, toddlers or babies on the driver's or a passenger's lap.
WARNING
Forward-facing child restraints on the front passenger seat may collide with the airbag if it is triggered, which can lead to severe or fatal injuries.
Always install child restraints on the rear seat.
Securing systems
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Different securing systems are used for safe installation of child restraints depending on the country.
Only use the securing systems described here to secure child restraints in the vehicle.
Overview of securing systems
ISOFIX/lower LATCH anchorage points: ISOFIX/lower LATCH anchorage points are attachment systems for quick and secure attachment of child restraints
in the vehicle. Attachment using ISOFIX/lower LATCH anchorage points creates a fixed connection between the child restraint and the vehicle.
The child restraint can have two fixed or flexible attachment arms. The attachment arms snap into the ISOFIX/lower LATCH anchorage points that are located
between the seat cushion and the rear seat backrest ⇒ Fastening a Child Restraint with ISOFIX or Lower LATCH Anchorage Point . Reinforce the attachment usin
the ISOFIX/lower LATCH anchorage points by attaching with a top tether safety belt or a support bracket, if necessary.
Three-point safety belt: Child restraints can be fastened with a three-point safety belt ⇒ Securing a child restraint with a safety belt .
Additional fasteners:
Top Tether: the upper belt is guided over the rear seat backrest and secured to the anchorage point on the rear side of the rear seats using a hook ⇒ Secur
the child restraint with the upper strap (top tether). Top tether anchorages are labeled with an anchor symbol.
Support base: some child restraints are supported with a support base on the vehicle floor. The support base reduces the risk of the child restraint tipping
forward in the event of a collision. Only use child restraints with a support foot on the front passenger seat and the outer seats in the second row of seats ⇒
.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the support base can cause severe or fatal injuries.
Make sure the support base is installed correctly and securely.
Fastening a Child Restraint with ISOFIX or Lower LATCH Anchorage Point
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Installing child restraints with ISOFIX/lower LATCH anchorage point
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