Technical data

68 Seats, restraints
Selecting the right system
The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the
child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the
event of an accident.
Children under the age of 12 years
that are smaller than 150 cm (5 ft)
are only allowed to travel in a
restraint system that is suitable for
the child. Suitable are restraint
systems that comply with ECE 44-03
or ECE 44-04. Since a proper
position of the belt is rarely possible
with a child that is smaller than 150
cm (5 ft), we strongly advise the use
of an appropriate child restraint
system, even though this might, due
to the age of the child, no longer be
legally binding.
Never carry a child while travelling in
the vehicle. The child will become too
heavy to hold in the event of a
collision.
When transporting children, use the
child restraint systems suitable for
the child's weight.
Ensure that the child restraint system
to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct.
Only allow children to enter and exit
the vehicle at the side facing away
from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is
not in use, secure the seat with a
safety belt or remove it from the
vehicle.
Note
Do not stick anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
Please ensure that infants and
children are seated in the rear
seats using child restraints.
Until the children can use safety
belts, please select a child restraint
suitable for its age and make sure
the child wears it. Please see the
instructions on the relevant
products for child restraints.