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Installing Child Restraints
WARNING:
Use an approved child restraint to secure children less than
150 cm (60 in) tall on the rear seat.
WARNING:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
WARNING:
You must switch the passenger airbag off when using a rearward facing child restraint on the front seat.
WARNING:
You must switch the passenger airbag on following the removal of the child restraint.
WARNING:
Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions when you are installing a child restraint.
WARNING:
Do not modify child restraints in any way.
WARNING:
Do not hold a child on your lap when your vehicle is moving.
WARNING:
To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING:
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash, have the child restraints checked. |
Only child restraints certified to ECE-R44.03 (or later) have been tested and approved for use in your vehicle. A choice of these are available from an authorized dealer.
Note:
Mandatory use of child restraints varies from country to country.
Child Restraints for Different Mass Groups
Use the correct child restraint as follows:
Rearward Facing Baby Safety Seat
Secure children that weigh less than
13 kg (29 lb) in a rearward facing baby safety seat (Group 0+) on the rear seat.
Child Safety Seat
Secure children that weigh between
13 kg (29 lb) and
18 kg (40 lb) in a child safety seat (Group 1) on the rear seat.
Booster Seats
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WARNING:
Do not install a booster seat or a booster cushion with only the lap strap of the seatbelt.
WARNING:
Do not install a booster seat or a booster cushion with a seatbelt that is slack or twisted.
WARNING:
Do not put the seatbelt under your child's arm or behind its back.
WARNING:
Do not use pillows, books or towels to boost your child's height.
WARNING:
Make sure that your children sit in an upright position.
WARNING:
When using a child restraint on a rear seat, the child restraint must rest tightly against the vehicle seat. It must not touch the head restraint. If necessary remove the head restraint.
WARNING:
You must reinstall the head restraint following the removal of the child restraint. |
Note:
When using a child restraint on a rear seat, adjust the front seat in a position to prevent contact with the child's feet, legs or the child restraint.
Secure children that weigh more than
15 kg (33 lb) but are less than
150 cm (60 in) tall in a booster seat or a booster cushion.
Booster Seat (Group 2)
We recommend that you use a booster seat that combines a cushion with a backrest instead of a booster cushion only. The raised seating position will allow you to position the shoulder strap of the adult seatbelt over the center of your child's shoulder and the lap strap tightly across their hips.
Booster Cushion (Group 3)
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WARNING:
When using a booster cushion, make sure you adjust the vehicle head restraint on that seating position. |
ISOFIX Anchor Points
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WARNING:
Use an anti-rotation device when using the ISOFIX system. We recommend the use of a top tether or support leg. |
Your vehicle has ISOFIX anchor points that accommodate universally approved ISOFIX child restraints.
The ISOFIX system has two rigid attachment arms on the child restraint. These attach to anchor points on the outboard rear seats where the cushion and backrest meet. For child restraints with a top tether, tether anchor points are on the rear of the second row outboard seats.
Note:
If you are purchasing an ISOFIX child restraint, make sure that you know the correct mass group and ISOFIX size class for the intended seating locations. See
Child Restraint Positioning.
Attaching a Child Restraint With Top Tethers
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WARNING:
Do not attach a tether strap to anything other than the correct tether anchor point.
WARNING:
Make sure that the top tether strap is not slack or twisted and is properly located on the anchor point. |
Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for installing a child restraint with a top tether.
Note:
Where applicable, remove the luggage cover to ease installation. See
Luggage Covers.
Note:
You may need to raise or remove the head restraint to ease installation. See
Head Restraints.
- Route the tether strap under the head restraint to the anchor point.
- Push the child restraint back firmly to engage the ISOFIX lower anchor points.
- Tighten the tether strap in line with the child restraint manufacturer's instructions.