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Installing Child Restraints - 5-Door/Wagon
WARNING:
Extreme Hazard! 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.
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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:
Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING:
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash, have the child restraints checked. |
Only child restraints certified to ECE-R129 or 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.
When using a child restraint on a front seat, follow these seat positioning guidelines:- The child restraint must not be in contact with the instrument panel.
- Position the passenger seat as far rearward as possible and route the seatbelt forward and downward from the B-pillar ring to the child restraint.
- If it proves difficult to tighten the lap section of the seatbelt without slack remaining, adjust the seat backrest to the fully upright position and raise the height of the seat.
Note:
When using a child restraint on a rear seat, adjust the front seat to a position to prevent contact with the child's feet or legs.
Child Restraints for Different Mass Groups
Use the correct child restraint as follows:
Baby Safety Restraint (Group 0+)
Secure children that weigh less than
13 kg (29 lb) in a rearward facing baby safety restraint (Group 0+) on the rear seat.
Child Safety Restraint (Group 1)
Secure children that weigh between
13 kg (29 lb) and
18 kg (40 lb) in a child safety restraint (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 shoulder section of the seatbelt or allow the child to put the shoulder section of the seatbelt under their arm or behind their back. Failure to follow this instruction could reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt and increase the risk of injury or death in a crash.
WARNING:
Do not use pillows, books or towels to boost your child's height. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Make sure that your children sit in an upright position.
WARNING:
Make sure the child restraint rests tightly against the vehicle seat. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest to an upright position. It may also be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint.
WARNING:
You must reinstall the head restraint following the removal of the child restraint. |
Booster Seat (Group 2)
Secure children that weigh greater than
15 kg (33 lb) but are less than
150 cm (60 in) tall in a booster seat or on a booster cushion.
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. |
Secure children that weigh greater than
22 kg (49 lb) but are less than
150 cm (60 in) tall on a booster cushion.
ISOFIX Anchor Points
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WARNING:
Use an anti-rotation device when using the ISOFIX system. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. |
Your vehicle has ISOFIX anchor points that accommodate universally approved ISOFIX child restraints.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installing a child restraint with a top tether.
The ISOFIX system has two rigid attachment arms on the child restraint. These attach to anchor points on the outermost rear seats, where the cushion and backrest meet.
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.
Top Tether Anchor Points
For child restraints with a top tether, tether anchor points are on the back of the second row seats.
Attaching a Child Restraint With Top Tethers
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WARNING:
Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the correct top tether strap anchor point.
WARNING:
Make sure that the top tether strap is not slack or twisted and is properly located on the anchor point. |
- Attach the tether strap to the anchor point.
Note:
Where applicable, remove the luggage cover to ease installation.See
Luggage Covers - 5-Door.
Note:
You may need to lift or remove the head restraint to ease installation. See
Head Restraints.
- Remove the ISOFIX lower anchor point covers.
- 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.
Attaching a Child Restraint With a Support Leg
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WARNING:
If you use a child restraint that has a support leg, make sure the support leg rests securely on the floor.
WARNING:
Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING:
Make sure that the child restraint manufacturer lists your vehicle as suitable for use with this type of child restraint. |
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installing a child restraint with a support leg.
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