● Do not fit any accessories to the doors.
● Do not install any sun blinds on the side windows unless they have been expressly approved for use in your
vehicle.
● Only push the sun visors over to the side windows if no items are attached to them(e.g. pens or the remote
control for a garage door).
Introduction
Using child seats can reduce the risk of injury to the child if there is an accident. Always use child seats when driving
with children.
Note the following:
—Child seats are classified into groups depending on the size, age and weight of child for which they are designed.
—Various securing systems are used to secure child seats in the vehicle.
For safety reasons, child seats must always be fitted to the rear seats (→ Child seats).
WARNING
If children are not secured or are inadequately secured, they are at greater risk of serious or even fatal injury. Please
note the following:
● Children who are either under 12 years of age or less than 150 cm tall must not be carried in the vehicle if they
are not secured in a suitable child seat while the vehicle is in motion. Regulations in some countries may differ,
and must be complied with.
● Always secure children in the vehicle in a suitable child seat. The seat used must be appropriate to the child's
height, weight and age.
● Observe the child seat manufacturer’s instructions for securing the child seat in the vehicle and for securing the
child in the child seat.
● Never fasten more than one child into one child seat.
● Under no circumstances should children or babies be held in a passenger's or driver's lap while driving.
● Never leave a child unsupervised in a child seat.
● Never allow a child to be carried in a vehicle without being properly secured, and never allow a child to stand up
or to kneel on a seat, or to sit incorrectly while the vehicle is in motion. This is particularly important for children
carried on the front passenger seat. In an accident, children may sustain serious injuries to themselves and
others.
● The child seat can only provide maximum protection if the seat belt is routed correctly around it. Always ensure
that the seat belt is routed as specified in the instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer. If the seat belt
is routed incorrectly it may cause injuries even in a minor accident.
● After an accident, it is vital to replace any child seats that were in use during the accident, as they could have
sustained non-visible damage.
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