Getting to know your vehicle

Carrying a child

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A child, like an adult, must sit correctly and be secured with a seat belt regardless of the length of the journey. The driver of the vehicle is responsible for the children being carried.

A child is not a small adult. They are exposed to specific injuries because their muscles and skeleton are still fully developing.

The safety belt is not designed for carrying a child. Use an appropriate child seat for the child and use it correctly.

To prevent the doors from being opened, use the "Child safety" function (see section "Locking and unlocking" A collision at a speed of 50 km/h is equivalent to a fall from a height of 10 m. Failing to fasten a child's seat belt carries the same risk as leaving them playing on a balcony without a railing on the fourth floor! Never hold a child on your lap. In an accident, it is impossible to hold on to them, even if you are wearing your seat belt. If the vehicle has been involved in a road accident, replace the child seat and have the seat belts and ISOFIX anchorages inspected. Special features of LPG-powered versions Fitting an LPG system may change the vehicle's characteristics compared with the petrol version. This may affect the number of seats and the fitting of child seats. Contact an Authorised Dacia Dealer. Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle. Make sure the child is always belted in and that their harness or belt is correctly adjusted and fitted. Avoid thick clothing, which creates slack in the belts. Do not allow the child to put their head or arm out of the window. Check that the child maintains a correct posture throughout the journey, especially when sleeping.

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A quick Dacia Sandero / Logan quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.