# Installing and Using Child Seats

# Regulatory Requirements

The regulation does not permit the transport of children on the front passenger seat. Regulations and legal requirements take precedence over the information given in this owner's manual.

# 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. 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. 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. The settings of the respective seat must no longer be adjusted after correct installation of the child seat. If the seat settings have been adjusted, installation of the child seat must be checked and adapted if necessary. When a child seat is installed on a seat, no seat functions must be used on this seat, e.g. seat heating.

# Airbag Sticker

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Airbag label on the sun visor

# Risks of Carrying Children on the Front Passenger Seat

If you use a rear- facing child seat, the front passenger front airbag can cause critical or potentially fatal injuries when it inflates.

# DANGER

If you use a rear- facing child seat on the front passenger seat, the child sitting in it is at increased risk of sustaining serious or life- threatening injuries or being killed in the event of an accident.

- The front-passenger front air bag is always enabled. It is therefore forbidden to place or use child seats of any kind on the front passenger seat.

# WARNING

Child seats present a risk of injury if incorrectly installed.

- Always read and follow the installation instructions and warning information provided by the child seat manufacturer.

# WARNING

A triggered curtain or side airbag can cause injuries.

- Ensure that no children are seated within the airbag deployment zones.- Do not place any objects in the airbag deployment zones.