the ISOFIX or i‑Size securing rings
the vehicle's seat belt system
the Top Tether anchorages
Preferably, fit an ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint system.
The risk of incorrectly fitting the child restraint system can be reduced by simply fitting it on the securing rings of the vehicle.
When the child is secured using the safety belt integrated in the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint system, be sure to observe the maximum permissible weight of the child and child restraint system together More.
Babies or infants should preferably travel in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint system. In this case, the child is seated in the opposite direction to the direction of travel and is facing backwards.
Babies and infants have comparatively poorly developed neck muscles in relation to the size and weight of their head. A rearward-facing child restraint system can reduce the risk of injury to the cervical spine in an accident.
If the child restraint system is incorrectly installed on a suitable seating position, it cannot perform its intended protective function.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change of direction.
If the child restraint system is not correctly installed or secured, it could release in the event of an accident, sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.
The child restraint system could be flung around and hit vehicle occupants.
Be sure to observe the installation and operating instructions provided by the manufacturer for the child restraint system being used as well as the vehicle-specific notes at all times:
Fitting an ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint system on the front passenger seat More.
Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the front passenger seat More. Observe the specific notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems More.
If the front passenger seat is occupied, make sure that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct depending on the situation both before and during the journey More.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the child restraint system.
Also secure Top Tether, if available.
The child restraint system may no longer function as it is supposed to if you make alterations or attach objects to it, e.g. toys or unsuitable accessories. This poses an increased risk of injury!
Never alter the child restraint system. Only attach accessories which the manufacturer of the child restraint system has authorised especially for this child restraint system.
smart recommends you use smart care products to clean child restraint systems recommended by smart.
Child restraint systems or their retaining systems that have been subjected to a load in an accident may then not be able to perform their intended protective function.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change of direction.
If the child restraint system is exposed to direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns on these parts, particularly on metallic parts of the child restraint system.
Open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
Get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
Releasing the parking brake.
Changing the transmission position.
Starting the vehicle.
If people –particularly children – are exposed to extreme temperatures over an extended period of time, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injury!