Child safety

Child seat positioning

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Child seat positions

For rearward facing child restraints in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag must be switched OFF.

When using a child seat with a seat belt, make sure that the seat belt is not slack or twisted. Note: For rearward facing child restraints in the front passenger seat, the seat must be adjusted to the rearmost position with the seatback fully upright.

L Suitable only for the following child restraints: Roemer Baby-Safe (E1-04301146), Roemer Baby-Safe Plus (E1-04301146), Roemer Duo (E1-04301133), Roemer Duo Plus (E1-04301133) and Roemer KID (E1-04301148). However, we recommend that you secure children in a government approved child restraint, in the rear seat.

U Suitable for universal category child restraints approved for use in this mass group.

X Not suitable for children in this mass group.

U1 Suitable for universal category child restraints approved for use in this mass group.

However, we recommend that you secure children in a government approved child restraint, in the rear seat.

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