45Child safety
Securing child seats with the seat belt
Securing the child seat using the seat belt
●Please read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling instruc-
tions.
●Positioning the child seat on the seat according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
●The seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.
●Fasten the seat belt or pass it around the child seat structure in the man-
ner described in the manufacturer's instructions.
●Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.
●Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it
down until it is securely locked with an audible click.
●Ensure that the upper belt web lies tightly on the child seat.
●Pull the belt (it must be no longer possible to pull the lower belt web-
bing out).
Removing the child seat
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a stand-
still ⇒ .
●Press the red button on the buckle. The latch plate is released from the
buckle.
●Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not
be damaged.
●Remove the child seat from the vehicle.
WARNING
Unbuckling the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause severe
or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
●The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a
standstill.
Securing the child seat using the lower anchor points
(ISOFIX, LATCH*)
Fig. 27 Version 2: identi-
fication of the anchor
points for the child seat
on the vehicle seat
There are two retaining rings, the so-called lower anchor points, on each
rear seat or, where applicable, on the front passenger seat. The retaining
rings are attached to the seat frames.
Child seats with rigid mounting
●Observe the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing
the child seat ⇒ .
●Press the child seat onto the retaining rings ⇒ Fig. 27 in the direction of
the arrow. The child seat must be safely engaged and click audibly into
place.
●Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.
Child seat with adjustable retaining straps
●Observe the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing
the child seat ⇒ .
●Place the child seat on the seat cushion and attach the retaining strap
hooks to the retaining rings ⇒ Fig. 27.
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