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Carrying children safely
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Carrying children safely
Vehicle equipment
WARNING
Child restraint systems and their parts can
get very hot when exposed to direct sun-
light. Contact with hot parts can cause burns.
There is a danger of injury. Do not expose
the child restraint system to direct sunlight;
cover the child restraint system if necessary.
If required, allow the child restraint system to
cool down before transporting a child. Do not
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
This chapter describes equipment, systems
and functions which are offered or may be of-
fered in future on a model-specific basis, even
if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-
tion.
For further information:
Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
Important considerations
Safety information
WARNING
Children on the rear seat
General
Accident research has shown that the safest
place for children is on the rear seat.
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example
by the following actions:
Wherever possible, children younger than
12 years old or shorter than 150 cm, 5 ft should
be transported only on the rear seats in child
restraint systems appropriate for their age,
weight and stature. Children aged 12 years and
older must be secured with a seat belt once a
suitable child restraint system is no longer an
option due to their age, weight or stature.
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing doors or windows.
Engaging selector lever position N.
Operating vehicle equipment.
Safety information
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the ve-
hicle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehi-
cle key with you and lock the vehicle.
WARNING
Children shorter than 150 cm, 5 ft cannot
wear the seat belt correctly without using ad-
ditional child restraint systems. The protec-
tive effect of the seat belts may be restricted
or may even fail completely if the seat belts
are worn incorrectly. If a seat belt is not worn
correctly, additional injuries can be caused,
for example in the event of an accident, brak-
ing or avoidance manoeuvre. There is a dan-
ger of injury or danger to life. Children shorter
WARNING
Hot vehicle can have fatal consequences,
in particular for children or pets. There is a
danger of injury or danger to life. Do not
leave anyone unsupervised in the vehicle, es-
pecially children or pets.
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than 150 cm, 5 ft must be secured in suitable
child restraint systems.
Safety information
WARNING
Not for Australia:Children on the
front passenger seat
If child restraint systems and their attach-
ment systems have been damaged or sub-
jected to stresses in an accident, their pro-
tective effect may be restricted or may fail
completely. A child might not be adequately
restrained, for example in the event of an
accident, braking or avoidance manoeuvre.
There is a danger of injury or danger to life.
General
When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat, make sure
that the front passenger airbag is deactivated.
If it is not possible to deactivate the front
passenger airbag, do not carry children in
rearward-facing child restraint systems on the
front passenger seat.
Do not continue to use child restraint systems
which are damaged or have been subjected
to stresses in an accident.
If attachment systems have been damaged
or subjected to stresses in an accident, have
them checked and replaced by an authorised
Service Partner or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
For further information:
Deactivation of the front passenger airbag, see
page 189.
Safety information
WARNING
DANGER
If the seat is not set properly or the child
seat has been installed incorrectly, the child
restraint system may have restricted or no
stability at all. There is a danger of injury
or danger to life. Make sure that the child
restraint system rests firmly against the seat
backrest. Wherever possible, adapt the back-
rest angle of all relevant seat backrests and
adjust the seats correctly. Make sure that
the seats and their backrests are correctly
engaged or locked. If possible and if neces-
sary, adjust the height of the head restraints
or remove them.
If triggered, an active front passenger airbag
can fatally injure a child in a child restraint
system which is mounted facing backwards.
There is a danger to life. Make sure that the
front passenger airbag is deactivated and the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light is
illuminated.
Fitting child restraint
systems
General
Before installation
Make sure rear seat backrests are locked in
place before fitting child restraint systems.
Please comply with the operating and safety
instructions provided by the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer when selecting, attaching
and using child restraint systems.
Move rear seats to rearmost position to make
it easier to fit child restraint system.
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Third-row seating
Before fitting a child restraint system in the
third-row seating, observe the following, de-
pending on the equipment:
Not for Australia:On the front
passenger seat
Deactivating the airbag
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Roll up the luggage compartment cover
and remove the case.
DANGER
Lower the electric luggage compartment
cover.
If triggered, an active front passenger airbag
can fatally injure a child in a child restraint
system which is mounted facing backwards.
There is a danger to life. Make sure that the
front passenger airbag is deactivated and the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light is
illuminated.
Remove the luggage compartment partition
net.
Move the seats and backrest of the sec-
ond-row seating all the way forwards.
Fold down and lock the relevant backrest of
the second row of seats.
Before installing a rearward-facing child re-
straint system on the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front passenger airbag is
deactivated. If the airbag cannot be deactiva-
ted, do not install a rearward-facing child re-
straint system.
The head restraints of the third-row seating
are put into the upper position.
Do not make any further changes to the set-
tings.
For Australia: installation of child
restraint systems
Please note the following warning because
your vehicle has been equipped with a front
airbag for the front passenger seat that cannot
be deactivated:
For further information:
Deactivation of the front passenger airbag, see
page 189.
Rearward-facing child restraint
systems
It is not recommended to use rear-
ward-facing child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat.
DANGER
If triggered, an active front passenger airbag
can fatally injure a child in a child restraint
system which is mounted facing backwards.
There is a danger to life. Make sure that the
front passenger airbag is deactivated and the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light is
illuminated.
Extreme hazard
Do not use rearward-facing child restraint
systems on a seat protected by an airbag in
front of it.
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ISOFIX or i-Size child safety
seat fasteners
General
Please comply with the operating and safety
instructions provided by the, child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer when selecting, attaching
and using ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint sys-
tems.
Follow the note on the sun visor on the pas-
senger's side.
Never use rearward facing child restraint sys-
tems on a seat with an activated front airbag.
Use may result in death or serious injury to
children.
Suitable ISOFIX or i-Size child
restraint systems
For further information:
Suitable seats for child restraint systems, see
Seat position and height
After installing a universal child restraint sys-
tem, move the front passenger seat as far
back as it will go and adjust it to the high-
est position. This seat position and height pro-
vides the best possible belt routing and protec-
tion in the event of an accident.
i-Size child restraint systems
General
i-Size is a legal regulation for child restraint
systems which is used for the approval of child
restraint systems.
After installing a universal child restraint sys-
tem, adjust the inclination of the seat backrest
to achieve the best possible belt routing.
The system represents a further development
of the ISOFIX child safety seat fasteners.
ISOFIX child restraint systems can also be at-
tached to anchors with i-Size markings.
If the upper attachment point of the seat belt is
in front of the child seat's seat belt guide, care-
fully move the front passenger seat forwards
until the best possible seat belt guide is ach-
ieved.
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Meaning
If this icon is seen in the vehi-
cle, the vehicle has also been
approved in accordance with
i-Size. The icon shows the
mounts for the system's lower
anchors. The lower anchors
meet the European i-Size re-
quirements.
Backrest width
With adjustable backrest width: before instal-
ling a child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, fully open the backrest width. Do
not change the backrest width from this point
on and do not retrieve a seat position from the
memory.
The corresponding icon shows
the top tether eyelet.
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Safety information
ISOFIX child restraint systems
General
WARNING
ISOFIX is a legal regulation for child restraint
systems which is used for the approval of child
restraint systems.
If the child restraint system lower anchors are
not engaged correctly, the protective effect of
the child restraint system will be restricted.
There is a danger of injury or danger to life.
Make sure the lower anchor points have en-
gaged correctly and the child restraint system
rests firmly against the backrest.
ISOFIX child restraint systems can be attached
to mountings marked with ISOFIX.
Only certain ISOFIX child restraint systems are
permitted for use on the designated seats. The
associated size class and size category are
denoted by a letter or ISO reference on a plate
on the child seat.
WARNING
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The mounts for the lower anchors and the
attachment points for child restraint systems
are intended for attaching child restraint sys-
tems only. If other objects are attached, the
mounts or attachment points can be dam-
aged. There is a danger of injury or material
damage. Only attach child restraint systems
to the corresponding mounts for the lower
anchors or the attachment points.
If this icon is seen in the ve-
hicle, the vehicle has been
approved in accordance with
the ISOFIX standard. The icon
shows the mounts for the sys-
tem's lower anchors. The lower
mountings comply with ISOFIX
requirements.
With universal approval: the
corresponding icon shows the
top tether attachment point.
Position
Icon
Meaning
The corresponding icon shows
the fixtures for the lower ISO-
FIX anchors or i-Size mount-
ing.
Fixtures for lower anchors
General
Note the following when fitting child restraint
systems with integrated safety belt to the
mounts for the lower anchors:
The total weight of the child and child restraint
system must not exceed 33 kg, 73 lbs.
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Child restraint systems with
upper restraint strap
General
When attaching child restraint systems to the
upper attachment points, observe the informa-
tion, operating and safety instructions of the
child restraint system manufacturer.
The fixtures for the lower anchors are located
behind the marked covers. To expose the an-
chorage points, open the flaps upwards.
Safety information
WARNING
Before fitting child restraint systems
If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly
on the child restraint system, the protective
effect will be reduced. There is a danger of
injury. Make sure that the upper retaining
strap is not twisted and is not routed to the
upper attachment point over sharp edges.
Pull the seat belt away from the area of the
child seat mountings.
Fitting child restraint systems
1. Install child restraint system, see the manu-
facturer's instructions.
2. Make sure that the child restraint system
attachment correctly engages in the lower
anchor on both sides.
WARNING
If the rear seat backrest is not locked, the
protective effect of the child restraint system
will be restricted or lost. The rear seat back-
rest may fold forward in certain situations, for
example in the event of braking manoeuvre
or an accident. There is a danger of injury or
danger to life. Make sure that the rear seat
backrests are locked.
With comfort seats in the rear: fitting
child restraint systems
To facilitate installation, make additional set-
tings if necessary:
1. Tilt the backrest back slightly.
2. Install child restraint system, see the manu-
facturer's instructions.
3. Make sure that the child restraint system
attachment correctly engages in the lower
anchor on both sides.
WARNING
The mounts for the lower anchors and the
attachment points for child restraint systems
are intended for attaching child restraint sys-
tems only. If other objects are attached, the
mounts or attachment points can be dam-
aged. There is a danger of injury or material
damage. Only attach child restraint systems
to the corresponding mounts for the lower
anchors or the attachment points.
4. After installation, adjust the backrest for-
wards slightly, so that the child restraint
system rests lightly against the backrest.
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Attachment points for upper
retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap
to the attachment point
1. Move the seat of the second-row seating to
the base position.
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Adjusting the base position, see page 114.
2. Raise head restraint if necessary.
The corresponding icon shows
the top tether eyelet.
3. Guide the upper retaining strap between
or along both sides of the head restraint
mounts to the attachment point.
4. Guide the retaining strap between the seat
backrest and the luggage compartment
cover.
5. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
attachment point.
6. Pull the retaining strap taut.
Suitable seats for child
restraint systems
Depending on the equipment, there are two or
three attachment points for the upper retaining
strap of child restraint systems.
General
The legal provisions determining which child
seat is permitted for which age and body size
may vary from country to country. Please com-
ply with the relevant national legal provisions.
Routing the retaining strap
Additional information is available from an au-
thorised Service Partner or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
For detailed information about using child re-
straint systems:
Seats for child restraint systems, see
page 434.
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Direction of travel
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5
6
Head restraint
Seats and child restraint systems
The following section provides information on
which child restraint system is suitable for
which seat in the vehicle.
Hook of the upper retaining strap
Attachment point
Seat backrest
Left-hand drive vehicles, seats:
Upper retaining strap
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Seat
Airbag, front Mounting
passenger
7, 9 – e)
a) Move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and adjust it to the highest position.
Then adjust the angle of the backrest to achieve the best possible belt routing.
b) When using child restraint systems on the rear seats, adjust the longitudinal direction of the
front seat if necessary and, if possible and necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint of the
rear seat.
c) Only use the outer seats if the seat belt buckles are easily accessible.
d) The seat is not suitable for child restraint systems with a support stand.
e) When using child restraint systems in the third-row seating, move the second-row seating
forwards and lock the backrest in the folded-down position.
f) Depending on the equipment or national-market version.
Right-hand drive vehicle, seats:
Seat
Airbag, front Mounting
passenger
1 a)
ON only for-
ward-facing
child restraint
system
OFF only
rearward fac-
ing child re-
straint sys-
tem
3
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Seat
Airbag, front Mounting
passenger
4, 6 – b)
f)
5 – c, d)
7, 9 – e)
a) Move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and adjust it to the highest position.
Then adjust the angle of the backrest to achieve the best possible belt routing.
b) When using child restraint systems on the rear seats, adjust the longitudinal direction of the
front seat if necessary and, if possible and necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint of the
rear seat.
c) Only use the outer seats if the seat belt buckles are easily accessible.
d) The seat is not suitable for child restraint systems with a support stand.
e) When using child restraint systems in the third-row seating, move the second-row seating
forwards and lock the backrest in the folded-down position.
f) Depending on the equipment or national-market version.
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Not suitable for child restraint systems.
Suitable for ISOFIX child re-
straint systems.
Suitable for belted child restraint systems in the
Universal category.
Suitable for ISOFIX and i-Size
child restraint systems.
Suitable for child restraint systems in the semi-
universal category if the vehicle and seat are
given in the list of vehicle types from the manu-
facturer of the child restraint system.
Suitable for child restraint sys-
tems with an upper retaining
strap.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
the following child restraint systems:
Recommended child seats
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Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360.
Please comply with the operating and safety
instructions provided by the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer when selecting, attaching
and using child restraint systems.
Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix 360 Base.
With i-Size: Römer TRIFIX 2.
With ISOFIX: Römer Duo Plus.
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Maxi-Cosi 2wayPearl & 2wayFix.
danger to life. Make sure that the rear seat
backrests are locked.
Römer KIDFIX series.
For Australia:Child restraint
systems
WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly
on the child restraint system, the protective
effect will be reduced. There is a danger of
injury. Make sure that the upper retaining
strap is not twisted and is not routed to the
upper attachment point over sharp edges.
General
In accordance with ADR 34/03, provisions
have been made to allow installation of a child
restraint system at each rear seat position.
The anchoring hooks which belong to the up-
per restraining strap of the child restraint sys-
tem - AS 1754, can be applied immediately to
the relevant mount.
Attachment points
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Please refer strictly to the installation instruc-
tions supplied with the child restraint system.
The corresponding icon shows
the top tether eyelet.
Each seat position is fitted with a head re-
straint.
Safety information
WARNING
Anchorages for child restraint systems are
designed to withstand only those loads im-
posed by correctly fitted child restraint sys-
tems. Under no circumstances are they to be
used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for
attaching other items or equipment to the ve-
hicle. After using and removing child restraint
systems, fold away the anchor brackets if
necessary.
Depending on the equipment, there are two
outer attachment points or three other attach-
ment points for child restraint systems with
tether straps.
WARNING
If the rear seat backrest is not locked, the
protective effect of the child restraint system
will be restricted or lost. The rear seat back-
rest may fold forward in certain situations, for
example in the event of braking manoeuvre
or an accident. There is a danger of injury or
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Routing the retaining strap
Securing doors and
windows in the rear
General
In certain situations, for example when carry-
ing children, it may be advisable to secure the
rear doors and windows.
Doors
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Direction of travel
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Head restraint
Hook of the upper retaining strap
Attachment point
Seat backrest
Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap
to the attachment point
1. Move the seat of the second-row seating to
the base position, see page 114.
Push up the locking lever on the rear doors.
The respective door can now only be opened
from the outside.
2. Raise head restraint if necessary.
Rear safety switch
3. Guide the upper retaining strap between
the head restraint mounts or along both
sides of the head restraint mounts to the
attachment point.
Middle seat: raise the head restraint if nec-
essary by pressing the button on the brack-
ets. Guide the upper retaining strap be-
tween the head restraint mounts or along
both sides of the head restraint mounts to
the attachment point.
4. Guide the retaining strap between the seat
backrest and the luggage compartment
cover.
Press the button on the driver's door.
Different functions are locked and can-
not be operated in the rear, for exam-
ple the window lifters.
5. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
attachment point.
6. Pull the retaining strap taut.
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