Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the co-driver seat
When fitting a belt-secured child restraint system on the co-driver seat, always observe the following:
Observe the notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems on the co-driver seat More. - Observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.
- For a child restraint system in the "Universal" or "Semi-Universal" category, make sure that the system has been approved for the vehicle seat. Observe the notes under "Suitability of seats for attaching belt-secured child restraint systems" More.
- When using a forward-facing child restraint system in category I: remove the head restraint from the respective seat, if possible. After the child restraint system has been removed, replace the head restraint immediately and adjust all head restraints correctly.
- The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the seat backrest of the co-driver seat.
- 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.
- The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong direction.
- The child restraint system must not be put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the head restraints as appropriate.
- Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or behind the child restraint system.
Set the co-driver seat as far back as possible and move the seat into the highest position possible.
Set the seat backrest to the most vertical position possible.
Install the child restraint system.
The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the co-driver seat.
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the seat belt outlet.
If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and the co-driver seat as appropriate.