restrained in theevent of an accident, for
example.
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If thechild and thechild restraint sys‐
temtogether weigh morethan 73 lb
(33 kg), useonlyaLATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint system that secures the
child withthe vehicle seat belt.
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Also securethe child restraint system
withthe TopTether belt, if available.
Alwayscomplywiththe information about the
mass of thechild restraint system:
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In themanufacturer's installation and operat‐
ing instructions forthe child restraint system
used
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On alabel on thechild restraint system, if
present
Regularly checkthat thepermissible gross mass
of thechild and child restraint system is still
complied with.
When installing achild restraint system, observe
thefollowing:
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Alwaysobserve thecorrect useofthe seats
and consider their suitability forattaching a
child restraint system.
O
Alwayscomply withthe manufacturer's
installation and operatinginstructions for
thechild restraint system used.
O
Makesurethat thechild's feet do nottouch
thefront seat. If necessary, move thefront
seat slightlyforwards.
® When installing aLATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint system, also observe thefollow‐
ing:
O
When using aGroup 0/0+ babycar seat
and aGroup Irearward-facing child
restraint system on arear seat: adjust
thefront seat so that theseat does not
touchthe child restraint system.
O
When using aGroup Iforward-facing
child restraint system: remove thehead
restraint from therespectiveseat, if possi‐
ble. In addition, thebackrestofthe child
restraint system must, as faraspossible, lie
flat againstthe backrestofthe vehicle seat.
Afterthe child restraint system has been
removed, replace thehead restraintsimme‐
diatelyand adjustthem correctly.
O
Forcertain child restraint systems in weight
group II or III,theremay be restrictions on
themaximum size setting, e.g. due to possi‐
ble contact with theroof.
O
The child restraint system mustnot be put
under strain between theroof and theseat
cushion and/or be installed facing the
wrong direction. Wherepossible, adjustthe
seat cushion inclination accordingly.
O
The child restraint system mustnot be put
under strain by thehead restraint.Adjust
thehead restraintsaccordingly.
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