Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the rear seat
When fitting a belt-secured child restraint system, observe the following:
Always observe the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used. - 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 baby car seat in weight category 0/0+ and a rearward-facing child restraint system in weight category I on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
- When using a forward-facing child restraint system in weight 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 rear 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. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.
- The child restraint system must not be put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the head restraints as appropriate.
- Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.
Install the child restraint system.
The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the rear 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.