CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat: general information
Some seats are not suitable for fitting child seats.
The diagrams on pages CHILD SEATS: attachment by seat belt and CHILD SEATS: attachment using the ISOFIX system show you where to fit a child seat.
The types of child seat indicated may not be available. Before using a different child seat, check with the manufacturer that it can be fitted.
In the front seat
The laws concerning children travelling in the front passenger seat differ in every country. Consult the legislation in force and follow the indications on the diagram on the following page.
Before fitting a child seat in this seat (if authorised):
- lower the seat belt as far as possible;
- move the seat as far back as possible;
- gently tilt the seatback away from vertical (approximately 25°);
- on equipped vehicles, raise the seat base as far as possible.
Always fully raise the seat headrest so that it does not interfere with the child seat FRONT HEADRESTS.
After installing the child seat, when this is possible, you can move the vehicle seat forward if necessary (so as to leave enough space in the rear seats for passengers or other child seats). For a rear-facing child seat, do not let it touch the dashboard or move it to the furthest forward position.
Do not change other settings after installing the child seat.
Fit the child seat in a rear seat wherever possible.
Make sure the child seat or the child’s feet do not prevent the front seat from locking correctly FRONT SEATS WITH MANUAL CONTROL.
Check that when installing the child seat in the vehicle it is not at risk of coming loose from its base.
If you have to remove the headrest, check that it is correctly stored so that it does not come loose under harsh braking or impact.
Always attach the child seat to the vehicle even if it is not in use so that it does not come loose under harsh braking or impact.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: after fitting a rear-facing child seat in this seat, make sure that the airbag is disabled PASSENGER DETECTION SYSTEM CHILD SAFETY: deactivating, activating front passenger airbag.
In the rear side seat
A carrycot can be installed across the vehicle and will take up at least two seats. Position the child with his or her feet nearest the door.
Move the front seat as far forward as possible to install a rear-facing child seat, then move back the seat in front as far as it will go, although without allowing it to come into contact with the child seat.
For the safety of the child in the forward-facing position:
- move the relevant seat backwards as far as possible;
- move the seat in front of the child forwards, and set the position of the seatback to avoid contact between the seat and the child’s legs.
Always remove the headrest from the rear seat on which the child seat is positioned REAR HEADRESTS. If necessary, position the rear seat as far back as possible. This must be done before fitting the child seat. Check that the child seat is resting against the back of the rear seat.
Rear centre seat
Check that the belt is suitable for securing your child seat. Consult an approved dealer.
Make sure the child seat or the child’s feet do not prevent the front seat from locking correctly FRONT SEATS WITH MANUAL CONTROL.
Installing a booster seat (group 2 or 3)
Check the operation (rolling up) of the seat belt SEAT BELTS.
Adjust the seat belt by positioning:
- the shoulder strap on the child’s shoulder without touching the neck;
- the lap belt so that it lies flat on the thighs and against the pelvis.
If necessary, adjust the position of the vehicle seat.
A child seat with a floor support must never be installed on the rear centre seat.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Fit the child seat in a rear seat wherever possible.
To install an ISOFIX seat in this seat, detach the central seat belt by hand before engaging the bolts.