Fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system on the rear seat
WARNING Risk of injury or death if the permissible gross mass of the child and child restraint system is exceeded
The ISOFIX child seat securing systems may be overloaded and the child may not be restrained in the event of an accident, for example.
If the child and the child restraint system together weigh more than the permissible gross mass of 33 kg, use only an ISOFIX child restraint system that secures the child with the vehicle seat belt.
Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available.
Always comply with the information about the mass of the child restraint system:
in the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used
on a label on the child restraint system, if available
Check regularly that the permissible gross mass of the child plus the child restraint system is not exceeded.
When you install a child restraint system, observe the following:
Always observe the correct use and suitability of the seats for attaching a child restraint system. - Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.
- Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.
When fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system, also observe the following: - When using a Group 0/0+ baby car seat and a Group 1 rearward-facing child restraint system on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
- Move the rear seat backrest to an upright position before you fit the child seat. Do not adjust the seat backrest when an ISOFIX child restraint system is fitted.
- For certain child restraint systems in weight category II or III, there may be restrictions on the maximum size setting, e.g. due to possible contact with the roof.
- Do not put the child restraint system under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or fit it facing the wrong direction.
- Do not put the child restraint system under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the head restraints as appropriate.
Before every journey, make sure that the ISOFIX child restraint system is engaged correctly in both mounting brackets in the vehicle.
NOTE Damage to the seat belt for the centre seat during installation of the child restraint system
Make sure that the seat belt is not trapped.
Attach the ISOFIX child restraint system to both mounting brackets in the vehicle.
in the vehicle.