Brief overview of most important points
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Always observe the following when transporting
children:
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle
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Secure children up to a height of (1.50 m) on
the respective seat (see illustration above)
properly with a suitable and approved child
restraint system , and secure small children in
a rearward-facing child restraint system.
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Observe the child restraint system manufac-
turer's installation instructions.
Le/right rear seat (preferred seats)
Preferred securing system:
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ISOFIX mounting bracket
and
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Also secure Top Tether if present
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Alternative securing system:
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Vehicle seat belt
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Additionally attach Top Tether if recom-
mended by the manufacturer of the child
restraint system (/ page 78).
Be sure to observe:
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If the rear seat is occupied, before commenc-
ing the journey ensure that the status of the
rear air bag is correct for the current situation
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Front passenger seat
Securing system:
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Vehicle seat belt
Be sure to observe:
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If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure
that the status of the front passenger air bag
is correct for the current situation
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(*) rearward-facing child restraint system only in
combination with automatic air bag shuto
Center rear seat
Securing system:
7
Vehicle seat belt
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Additionally attach Top Tether if recom-
mended by the manufacturer of the child
restraint system (/ page 78).
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
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