vehicle. Therefore it is vital to check that the child fits properly in their child seat and that the child seat can be
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Child seat approval categories
Child seats can be classified as “universal”, “semi-universal” “or vehicle-specific”(all in accordance with regulation
ECE-R 44) or “i-Size” (in accordance with regulation ECE-R 129).
—Universal: child seats with “universal” approval are approved for use in all vehicles. No type list is required. ISOFIX
child seats with universal approval must also be secured using a top tether.
—Semi-universal: “semi-universal” approval requires other safety devices for attaching the seat(that require
additional testing) in addition to the standard requirements for universal approval. Child seats with “semi-
universal” approval come with a type list. The seats should only be used in vehicles that are included on this list.
Please refer to the child seat manufacturer's vehicle type list to find out whether the child seat may be fitted in the
vehicle.
—Vehicle-specific: a child seat with vehicle specific approval must have undergone dynamic testing in each model of
vehicle for which it is approved. Child seats with “vehicle-specific” approval also come with a type list. Please refer
to the child seat manufacturer's vehicle type list to find out whether the child seat may be fitted in the vehicle.
—i-Size: child seats classified as i-Size must conform to the installation and safety requirements prescribed in
regulation ECE-R 129. Contact the child seat manufacturer to find out which child seats are approved for this
vehicle in accordance with i-Size.
Installing and using child seats
Country-specific regulations
The standards and regulations governing the use of child seats and child seat securing mechanisms differ from
country to country. Not all countries allow you to transport children on the front passenger seat. Legislation and legal
requirements take precedence over the information given in this owner's manual.
For vehicles with right-hand drive, a child seat with a support foot must not be used on the front passenger seat.
Information on fitting a child seat
Observe the following general information when fitting a child seat. This information is relevant whatever child seat
securing system is being used.
—Read and follow the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer→
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—Whenever possible, fit the child seat on the rear bench seat behind the front passenger seat so that children can
exit the vehicle on the kerb side.
—Set the seat belt height so that the seat belt routing follows a natural line and is adjusted to the child seat without
turning back on itself. For rear-facing child seats, use the lowest position of the belt height adjuster.
—Deactivate the front passenger front airbag if fitting a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.
—When fitting on the front passenger seat, push the front passenger seat back fully and adjust the seat to the
highest position. Set the backrest to the upright position .
—Set the backrest to the upright position when installing the seat on the second row .
—Always ensure that there is enough space around the child seat. If necessary, adjust the position of the seat in
front. When doing so, ensure that the driver or front passenger can still maintain a correct sitting position .
—The backrest of the child seat must lay as flat as possible against the vehicle seat backrest. If required, adjust the
seat backrest angle so that the child seat lies flush against the backrest. Once it has been installed, if the child seat
is touching the head restraint and therefore cannot be positioned flush against the backrest, push the head
restraint all the way up, or remove and stow safely in the vehicle .
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