Owners Manual

Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of:
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strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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an accident
Special seat belt retractor
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WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 43).
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the
driver's seat belt, are equipped with a special
seat belt retractor. When activated, the
special seat belt retractor ensures that the
seat belt cannot slacken once the child seat
is secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
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Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
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Pull the seat belt smoothly from the inertia
reel.
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Engage the belt tongue in the seat belt
buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
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Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is enabled.
X
Push down on the child restraint system to
take up any slack.
Removing a child restraint system/
deactivating the special seat belt retractor:
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Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
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Press the release button of the seat belt
and guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated.
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WARNING
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt
retractor will be deactivated.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system in the rear compartment
G
WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 43).
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WARNING
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where
a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
Install the child restraint system in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Attach the child restraint system to both
securing rings.
An incorrectly installed child restraint system
could come loose during an accident and
seriously or even fatally injure the child.
Child restraint systems or child seat securing
rings that are malfunctioning or damaged as
the result of a collision must be replaced.
ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for
special child restraint systems on the rear
seats.
The securing rings for 2 LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint systems are located between
the seat cushions and the seat backrest:
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on the outer left and right-hand sides on a
narrow rear bench seat with three seats
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on the outer left side on a rear bench seat
with two seats
Occupant safety
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Safety
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