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Carrying children safely
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Carrying children safely
Children younger than 12 years old or under
150 cm, 5 ft tall are only allowed to be transpor‐
ted in the rear using child restraint systems ap‐
propriate for their age, weight and stature. Chil‐
dren aged 12 years and older must be secured
with a seat belt as soon as a suitable child re‐
straint system is no longer appropriate due to
their age, weight or stature.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
Safety note
WARNING
Children under 150 cm, 5 ft tall cannot wear
the seat belt correctly without using additional
child restraint systems. The protective function
of the seat belts may be limited or may even fail
completely if the seat belts are worn incorrectly.
If a seat belt is not worn correctly, additional in‐
juries can be caused, for example in the event
of an accident or when braking or carrying out
evasive manoeuvres. There is a danger of injury
or even death. Children under 150 cm, 5 ft tall
must be secured in suitable child restraint sys‐
tems.
Important considerations
Safety note
WARNING
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:
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Not for Australia/New Zealand:
Children on the front passenger
seat
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
General
There is a risk of accidents or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle.
When using a child restraint system on the front
passenger seat, make sure that the front and
side airbags on the passenger side are deactiva‐
ted. Front passenger airbags can only be deacti‐
vated with the key switch for front passenger air‐
bags, see page 153. If the front passenger
airbags cannot be deactivated, do not carry chil‐
dren on the front passenger seat, even in suita‐
ble child restraint systems.
Children always in the rear seats
General
Accident research has shown that the safest
place for children is on the rear seat.
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ample in the event of an accident, braking or
evasive manoeuvres. There is a danger of injury
or even death.
Safety notes
WARNING
Child restraint systems that are damaged or
have been subjected to stresses in an accident
must not be used further.
Active front passenger airbags can injure a child
in a child restraint system if they are deployed.
There is a danger of injury. Make sure that the
front passenger airbags are deactivated and the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is il‐
luminated.
If attachment systems have been damaged or
subjected to stresses in an accident, have them
checked and replaced by a Service Partner of
the manufacturer, another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
Fitting child restraints
For Australia/New Zealand:
installation of child restraints
Please note the following warning because your
vehicle has been equipped with a front airbag for
the front passenger seat that cannot be deacti‐
vated:
General
When selecting, installing and using child re‐
straint systems, comply with the information pro‐
vided by the manufacturer of the child restraint
system.
It is recommended not to use any kind of
child restraint system on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Safety notes
WARNING
If the seat is not adjusted properly or the child
seat has been installed incorrectly, the child re‐
straint system may have limited stability or may
not be stable at all. There is a danger of injury
or even death. Make sure that the child re‐
straint system rests firmly against the backrest.
Wherever possible, adapt the backrest angle of
all the relevant seat backrests and adjust the
seats correctly. Make sure that the seats and
their backrests are correctly engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints, or remove them.
Extreme hazard
Do not use a rearward-facing child restraint on
a seat protected by an airbag in front of it.
Not for Australia/New Zealand:
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
WARNING
Active front passenger airbags can injure a child
in a child restraint system if they are deployed.
There is a danger of injury. Make sure that the
front passenger airbags are deactivated and the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is il‐
luminated.
WARNING
If child restraint systems and their attachment
systems have been damaged or subjected to
stresses in an accident, their protective func‐
tion may be limited or may fail completely. A
child might not be adequately restrained, for ex‐
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Before fitting a child restraint on the front pas‐
senger seat, make sure that the front and side
airbags on the passenger side are disabled.
Backrest width
With adjustable backrest width: before fitting a
child restraint system on the front passenger
seat, fully open the backrest width. Do not
change the backrest width from this point on and
do not call up a memory position.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags with key
switch, see page 153.
Rearward-facing child restraints
ISOFIX child seat
mountings
DANGER
If triggered, active front passenger airbags can
fatally injure a child in a child restraint system
which is mounted facing backwards. There is a
danger of injury or even death. Make sure that
the front passenger airbags are deactivated and
the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
is illuminated.
General
Note for Australia: ISOFIX child seats are not per‐
mitted for road use in Australia at the time of
printing. However, also since a change of the re‐
spective regulations is also expected in the fu‐
ture, lower ISOFIX anchorages are supplied in
line with applicable ADRs also for Australia.
Comply with the operating and safety instruc‐
tions provided by the child restraint system man‐
ufacturer when attaching and using ISOFIX child
restraint systems.
Suitable ISOFIX child restraint
systems
Only certain ISOFIX child restraints may be used
in the seats intended for this purpose. The corre‐
sponding size class and size category are deno‐
ted by a letter or ISO reference on a plate on the
child seat.
Follow the information on the front passenger
sun visor.
Never use a rearward-facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an active airbag in front of it, as
death or serious injury to the child can occur.
For information about which child restraint sys‐
tems can be used on the seats in question and if
the child restraint systems are suitable for or
comply with ISOFIX, see: Suitable seats for child
restraint systems, see page 107.
Seat position and height
Before mounting a universal child restraint sys‐
tem, bring the front passenger seat to the rear‐
most position and, if possible, to the highest po‐
sition to achieve the best possible routing of the
belt and protection in the event of an accident.
If the upper attachment point of the seat belt is
located ahead of the child seat's belt guide, care‐
fully move the front passenger seat forwards until
the best possible belt guidance is achieve.
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Brackets for lower
ISOFIX anchors
Safety note
WARNING
If the ISOFIX child restraint systems are not en‐
gaged correctly, the protective effect of the
ISOFIX child restraint systems may be limited.
There is a danger of injury or even death. Make
sure the lower anchor point has engaged cor‐
rectly and the ISOFIX child restraint system
rests firmly against the backrest.
The brackets for the lower ISOFIX anchors are
located in the gap between the seat and back‐
rest.
Before fitting ISOFIX child
restraints
Pull the seat belt away from the area of the child
seat mountings.
Position
Symbol
Meaning
Fitting ISOFIX child restraint
systems
1. Install the child restraint system, see the
manufacturer's instructions.
The corresponding symbol
shows the brackets for the lower
ISOFIX anchors.
2. Make sure that both ISOFIX anchors are
locked correctly in place.
The following variants may be fitted, depending
on equipment:
Mounts for the upper
ISOFIX retaining strap
Safety notes
WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly
with the child restraint system, the protective
effect may be reduced. There is a danger of in‐
jury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is
not twisted and is not routed to the upper
mounting point over sharp edges.
The brackets for the lower ISOFIX anchors are
located behind the marked covers.
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Routing the retaining strap
WARNING
If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective
effect of the child restraint system is limited or
non-existing. The rear backrest can fold for‐
ward in certain situations, for example braking
manoeuvre or accident. There is a danger of in‐
jury or even death. Make sure that the rear
backrests are locked.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Direction of travel
Head restraint
NOTE
The mounting points for the upper retaining
straps of child restraint systems are only inten‐
ded for these retaining straps. The mounting
points can be damaged if other objects are at‐
tached. There is a risk of material damage. Only
attach child restraint systems to the upper
mounting points.
Hook for the upper retaining strap
Mounting point
Rear parcel shelf
Seat backrest
Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining
strap to the mounting point
1. Remove the cover of the mounting point.
2. Raise head restraint.
Mounting points
The symbol shows the mounting point
for the upper retaining strap.
3. Guide the upper retaining strap between or
along both sides of the head restraint mounts
to the mounting point.
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting point.
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it firmly
down.
6. Push head restraint down if necessary and
lock it in place.
There are two mounting points for the upper re‐
taining strap of ISOFIX child restraint systems.
Suitable seats for child restraint systems
may vary from country to country. Please comply
with the relevant national legal provisions.
General
The legal provisions determining on which child
seat is permitted for which age and body size
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Additional information is available from a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Suitable seats for child restraint systems with a belt
Information about which child restraint systems
can be used on the seats in question if the child
restraint systems are attached with a seat belt in
accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard:
Group
Weight of
child
Approxi‐
mate age
Front pas‐ Front pas‐ Rear seats, Rear seat,
senger
senger
seat, air‐
bag OFF –
a)
outer – b)
middle
seat, air‐
bag ON
0
Up to 10 kg Up
to 9 months
X
X
U, L
U, L
U, L
X
X
0+
Up to 13 kg Up
to 18 month
U, L
s
I
9 – 18 kg
15 – 25 kg
22 – 36 kg
Up
to 4 years
X
X
X
U, L
U
U, L
U, L
U, L
X
X
X
II
III
Up
to 7 years
7 years and
over
U
U: suitable for child restraint systems in the Universal category that have been approved for use in
this weight group.
L: suitable for child restraint systems in the Semi-Universal category if the vehicle and the seat are
listed in the list of vehicle models from the manufacturer of the child restraint system.
X: not suitable for child restraint systems in the Universal category that have been approved for use
in this weight group.
a) Adapt the front/back position of the front passenger seat and, if necessary, move it to the highest
position to achieve the best possible routing of the belt.
b) When using child restraint systems on the rear seats, adapt the front/back position of the front
seat if necessary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat, or remove it.
Suitable seats for ISOFIX child restraint systems
The following ISOFIX child restraints may be
used on the seats designated as appropriate for
this purpose. The corresponding size class and
size category are denoted by a letter or ISO ref‐
erence on a plate on the child seat.
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Group Weight of
child
Approximate
age
Class/cate‐
gory – a)
Front Front Rear
Rear
pas‐
sen‐
ger
pas‐
sen‐
ger
seats, seat,
outer mid‐
dle
seat,
seat,
airbag airbag
ON
OFF
Carrycot
F - ISO/L1
G - ISO/L2
X
X
X
X
IL
IL
X
X
0
Up to 10 kg
Up to 13 kg
Approximately
9 months
E - ISO/R1
X
X
IL
X
0+
Approximately
18 months
E - ISO/R1
D - ISO/R2
C - ISO/R3
X
X
X
X
X
X
IL
IL
IL
X
X
X
I
9 - 18 kg
Up to approxi‐
mately 4 years
D - ISO/R2
C - ISO/R3
B - ISO/F2
B1 - ISO/F2X
A - ISO/F3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
IL
X
X
X
X
X
IL
IL, IUF
IL, IUF
IL, IUF
a) When using child seats on the rear seats, adapt the front/back position of the front seat if neces‐
sary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat or remove it.
IL: suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in the Semi-Universal category if the vehicle and the
seat are listed in the vehicle type list of the manufacturer of the child restraint system.
IUF: suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems in the Universal category that have
been approved for use in this weight class.
X: the seat is not approved or equipped with mounting points for the ISOFIX system.
Recommended child seats
For Australia/New Zealand:
Child restraints
Please comply with the operating and safety in‐
structions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer when selecting, attaching and us‐
ing child restraint systems.
General
In accordance with ADR 34/02, provisions have
been made to allow installation of a child restraint
at each rear seating position.
▷ Maxi Cosi CabrioFix.
▷ Maxi Cosi FamilyFix base.
▷ Römer Duo Plus.
The anchoring hooks which belong to the upper
restraining strap of the child restraint - AS 1754,
▷ Römer KidFix XP.
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can be applied immediately to the relevant
mounting.
Please refer strictly to the installation instructions
supplied with the child restraint system.
Each seating position is fitted with a head rest.
Safety notes
WARNING
There are two mounting points for child re‐
straints with tether straps.
Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by cor‐
rectly fitted child restraints. Under no circum‐
stances are they to be used for adult seat belts,
harnesses or for attaching other items or equip‐
ment to the vehicle. After using and removing
child restraints, fold away the anchor brackets if
necessary.
Routing the retaining strap
WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly
with the child restraint system, the protective
effect may be reduced. There is a danger of in‐
jury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is
not twisted and is not routed to the upper
mounting point over sharp edges.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Direction of travel
Head restraint
Hook for the upper retaining strap
Mounting point
Rear parcel shelf
Seat backrest
WARNING
Upper retaining strap
If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective
effect of the child restraint system is limited or
non-existing. The rear backrest can fold for‐
ward in certain situations, for example braking
manoeuvre or accident. There is a danger of in‐
jury or even death. Make sure that the rear
backrests are locked.
Attaching the upper retaining
strap to the mounting point
1. Remove the cover of the mounting point.
2. Raise head restraint.
3. Guide the upper retaining strap between the
head restraint mounts.
Mounting points
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting point.
The symbol shows the mounting point
for the upper retaining strap.
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5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it firmly
down.
6. Push head restraint down if necessary and
lock it in place.
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