Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E. (2012 year). Manual — part 3

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SEAT BELTS

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Adjusting the seat belts

Sit with your back firmly against the

seatback.
The shoulder strap 1 should be as close

as possible to the base of the neck but

not on it.
The lap belt 2 should be worn flat over

the thighs and against the pelvis.
The seat belt must be worn as close to

the body as possible. E.g.: avoid wear-

ing heavy clothing or keeping bulky ob-

jects under the belts, etc.

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2

Always wear your seat belt when trav-

elling in your vehicle. You must also

comply with the legislation of the par-

ticular country you are in.

Seat belts which are incor-

rectly adjusted or twisted

may cause injuries in the

event of an accident.

Use one seat belt per person,

whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear

a seat belt. In this case, ensure that

the lap belt is not exerting too much

pressure on the abdomen, but do

not allow any slack.

Before starting, first adjust your driv-

ing position, then ask all occupants

to adjust their seat belts to ensure

optimum protection.

Adjusting your driving

position

– Sit well back in your seat (having

first removed your coat or jacket).

This is essential to ensure your back

is positioned correctly;

– Adjust the distance between the

seat and the pedals. Your seat

should be as far back as possible

while still allowing you to fully de-

press the pedals. The seatback

should be adjusted so that your arms

are slightly bent when you hold the

steering wheel;

– adjust the position of your head-

rest. For maximum safety, your head

must be as close as possible to the

headrest;

– adjust the height of the seat. This

adjustment allows you to select the

seat position which offers you the

best possible view;

– adjust the position of the steering

wheel.

Make sure that the rear bench seat

is securely locked in position so that

the rear seat belts will operate effi-

ciently. Refer to the information on

the “Rear bench seat: functions” in

Section 3.

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SEAT BELTS

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™

Front seat belt reminder

warning light
It remains on when the engine

is started if your seat belt is not fas-

tened. When the vehicle reaches a

speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the warn-

ing light flashes and a buzzer sounds.

Then, the beep sounds at a low volume

for 30 seconds, then at a high volume

for 90 seconds.

Unfastening

Press button 4 and the seat belt will be

rewound by the inertia reel. Guide the

belt.
NB: an object placed on the passen-

ger seat base may activate the warning

light in some cases.

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Adjusting the front seat belt

height

Press button 6 to adjust the seat belt

height so that the shoulder strap 1 is

worn as shown previously:
– to lower the seat belt, press button 6

and lower the seat belt at the same

time;

– to raise the seat belt, press button 6

and lift the seat belt to the required

position.

Make sure that the seat belt is locked

in position correctly after you have ad-

justed it.

Locking

Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly

and ensure that buckle 3 locks into

catch 5 (check that it is locked by pull-

ing on buckle 3).
If the belt jams, allow it to return slightly

before attempting to unwind it again.
If your seat belt is completely jammed,

pull slowly, but firmly so that just over

3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly

before attempting to unwind it again.
If there is still a problem, contact an ap-

proved dealer.

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Rear centre belt

Unwind the belt slowly and ensure that

the buckle 7 locks into catch 10.

Rear side seat belts

Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly

and ensure that buckle 8 locks into

catch 9 (check that it is locked by pull-

ing on buckle 8).
The belts are adjusted in the same way

as the front seat belts.

SEAT BELTS

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Make sure that the rear bench seat

is securely locked in position so that

the rear seat belts will operate effi-

ciently. Refer to the information on

the “Rear bench seat: functions” in

Section 3.

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SEAT BELTS

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The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.

– No modification may be made to the component parts of the originally fitted restraint system: belts, seats and their

mountings. For special operations (e.g. fitting child seats), contact an authorised dealer.

– Do not use devices which allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too

loosely may cause injury in the event of an accident.

– Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
– Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your lap with your seat belt around

them.

– The belt should never be twisted.
– Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary. Always replace your seat belts as soon as

they show any signs of wear.

– Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
– When refitting the rear bench seat, take care that the seat belts are correctly positioned so that they can be used properly.
– Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as they could prevent it from being properly se-

cured.

– Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden away, crushed or flattened by people or ob-

jects).

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

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2

Depending on the vehicle, they will con-

sist of:
– seat belt pretensioners;
– front airbags 1 for driver and

front passenger.

These systems are designed to act in-

dependently or together when the vehi-

cle is subjected to a frontal impact.
Depending on the severity of the

impact, the system can trigger:
– seat belt locking2;
– the seat belt pretensioner (which en-

gages to correct seat belt slack);

– the front air bag.

Pretensioners

The pretensioners hold the seat belt

against the body, holding the occupant

more securely against the seat, thus in-

creasing the seat belt’s efficiency.
With the ignition on, following a signif-

icant frontal impact and depending on

the severity of the impact, the system

may trigger the seat belt pretensioner

which instantly retracts the seat belt.

– Have the entire restraint

system checked following

an accident.

– No operation whatso-

ever is permitted on any part of

the system (pretensioners, air

bags, computers, wiring) and the

system components must not

be reused on any other vehicle,

even if identical.

– To avoid incorrect triggering of

the system which may cause

injury, only qualified personnel

from an approved dealer may

work on the pretensioner and air

bag system.

– The electric trigger system may

only be tested by a specially

trained technician using special

equipment.

– When the vehicle is scrapped,

contact an approved dealer for

disposal of the pretensioner and

air bag gas generators.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

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Airbag for driver and front

passenger

It is fitted to the front seats on the driv-

er’s side and, depending on the vehicle,

on the passenger’s side as well.
Depending on the vehicle, the pres-

ence of this equipment is indicated by

the word “airbag” on the steering wheel

and dashboard (airbag zone A) and

a symbol on the lower section of the

windscreen.
Each airbag system consists of:
– an air bag and gas generator fitted

on the steering wheel for the driver

and in the dashboard for the front

passenger;

– an electronic unit for system monitor-

ing which controls the gas generator

electrical trigger system;

– a single indicator light

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on the

instrument panel;

– remote sensors.

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Operation

This system is only operational when

the ignition is switched on.
In a severe frontal impact, the air bags

inflate rapidly, cushioning the impact

of the driver’s head and chest against

the steering wheel and of the front pas-

senger against the dashboard. The air

bags then deflate immediately so that

the passengers are not in any way hin-

dered from leaving the vehicle.

Load limiter

Above a certain severity of impact, this

mechanism is used to limit the force of

the belt against the body so that it is at

an acceptable level.

The air bag system uses

pyrotechnic principles. This

explains why, when the air

bag inflates, it will gener-

ate heat, produce smoke (this does

not mean that a fire is about to start)

and make a noise upon detonation.

In a situation where an air bag is

required, it will inflate immediately

and this may cause some minor, su-

perficial grazing to the skin or other

problems.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

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Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
– Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.

– Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone support, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
– The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).
– Do not sit too close to the steering wheel when driving: sit with your arms slightly bent (see Section 1 “Adjusting your driving

position”). This will allow sufficient space for the airbag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.

Warnings concerning the passenger air bag
– Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone cradle, etc.) to the dashboard in the airbag zone.
– Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (animal, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
– The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may be sustained.

As a general rule, keep all body parts (knees, hands, head, etc.) away from the dashboard.

– The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure

the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.

A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS

THE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, ARE DEACTIVATED.

(Refer to the information on “Child safety: front passenger airbag deactivation/activation” Section 1).

All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent

the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

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Side air bags

(depending on vehicle)
This air bag may be fitted to each of the

front seats and is activated at the sides

of the seats (door side) to protect the

occupants in the event of a severe side

impact.

Curtain air bags

(depending on vehicle)
These air bags may be fitted along the

top of each side of the vehicle and are

triggered along the front and rear side

windows to protect the passengers in

the event of a severe side impact.

Warnings concerning the side air bag
– Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an airbag require covers spe-

cifically designed for your vehicle. Contact an authorised dealer to find

out if these covers are available. The use of any covers other than those

designed for your vehicle (including those designed for another vehicle) may

affect the operation of the airbags and reduce your protection.

– Do not place any accessories, objects or even pets between the seatback, the

door and the internal fittings. Do not cover the seatback with any items such as

clothes or accessories. This may prevent the air bag from operating correctly

or cause injury when the air bag is deployed.

– No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the seat or internal

fittings, except by qualified personnel from an approved Dealer.

– These airbags operate through slits in the front seatbacks (door side): Never

place any objects here.

Depending on the vehicle, a mark-

ing on the windscreen informs you

of the presence of additional means

of restraint (airbags, pretensioners,

etc.) in the passenger compartment.

SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES

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The air bag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both

the air bags and seat belts are integral parts of the same protection

system. It is therefore essential to wear seat belts at all times. If seat belts

are not worn, the occupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in

the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor superficial injuries

occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always

possible with air bags.
If the vehicle should overturn or suffer a rear impact, however severe, the pre-

tensioners and air bags are not always triggered. Impacts to the underside of the

vehicle, eg. from pavements, potholes or stones, can all trigger these systems.
– No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on any part of the air

bag system (air bags, pretensioners, computer, wiring harness, etc.), except

by qualified personnel from an approved Dealer.

– To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental trig-

gering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified Network personnel

may work on the air bag system.

– As a safety precaution, have the airbag system checked if your vehicle has

been involved in an accident, or is stolen or broken into.

– When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand

over this handbook with the vehicle.

– When scrapping your vehicle, contact your approved Dealer for disposal of the

gas generator(s).

ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT

All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any

way when it is inflated and also to prevent the risk of serious injuries caused

by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

Operating faults

This warning light 1 will light up on the

instrument panel when the ignition is

switched on and then go out after a few

seconds.
If it does not come on when the ignition

is switched on, or if it comes on when

the engine is running, there is a fault

with the system (airbags, pretension-

ers, etc.) in the front and/or rear seats.
Contact your approved dealer as soon

as possible. Your protection will be re-

duced until this fault is rectified.

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STEERING WHEEL/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING

Steering wheel height

adjustment

Pull lever 1 and move the steering

wheel to the required position; push

lever to lock the steering wheel.
Make sure that the steering wheel is

correctly locked.

For safety reasons, only

adjust the steering wheel

when the vehicle is station-

ary.

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Never switch off the igni-

tion when travelling down-

hill, and avoid doing so in

normal driving (assistance

is not provided).

Power-assisted steering

The variable power-assisted steering

system is equipped with an electronic

control system which alters the level of

assistance to suit the vehicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking

manoeuvres (for added comfort) while

the force needed to steer increases

progressively as the speed rises (for

enhanced safety at high speeds).

Never leave the steering wheel on

full lock when the vehicle is station-

ary.
With the engine switched off, or if

there is a system fault, it is still pos-

sible to turn the steering wheel. The

force required will be greater.
A noise may be heard when the

steering wheel is moved quickly.

This is normal.

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CHILD SAFETY: General information

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Carrying children

Children, and adults, must be correctly

seated and strapped in for all journeys.

The children being carried in your vehi-

cle are your responsibility.
A child is not a miniature adult. Children

are at risk of specific injuries as their

muscles and bones have not yet fin-

ished growing. The seat belt alone

would not provide suitable protection.

Use an approved child seat and ensure

you use it correctly.

A collision at 30 mph (50

km/h) is the same as fall-

ing a distance of 10 metres.

Transporting a child without

a restraint is the equivalent of allow-

ing him or her to play on a fourth-

floor balcony without railings.

Never travel with a child held in your

arms. In the event of an accident,

you will not be able to keep hold of

the child, even if you yourself are

wearing a seat belt.

If your vehicle has been involved in

a road accident, replace the child

seat and have the seat belts and

ISOFIX anchorage points checked.

To prevent the doors being

opened, use the “Child

safety” device (refer to the

information on “Opening

and closing the doors” in Section 1).

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

the vehicle
Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone on your vehicle, even for

a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine,

activating equipment such as the

electric windows or by locking the

doors.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

please remember that the tempera-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY.

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CHILD SAFETY: General information

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Using a child seat

The level of protection offered by the

child seat depends on its ability to re-

strain your child and on its installation.

Incorrect installation compromises the

protection it offers the child in the event

of harsh braking or an impact.
Before purchasing a child seat, check

that it complies with the regulations for

the country you are in and that it can

be fitted in your vehicle. Consult an ap-

proved dealer to find out which seats

are recommended for your vehicle.
Before fitting a child seat, read the

manual and respect its instructions. If

you experience any difficulties during

installation, contact the manufacturer

of the equipment. Keep the instructions

with the seat.

Set a good example by always fas-

tening your seat belt and teaching

your child:

– to strap themselves in correctly.

– to always get in and out of the car

at the kerb, away from busy traf-

fic.

Do not use a second-hand child

seat or one without an instruction

manual.
Check that there are no objects in

the vicinity of the child seat which

could impede its operation.

Never leave a child unat-

tended in the vehicle.
Check that your child is

always strapped in and that

the belt or safety harness used is

correctly set and adjusted. Avoid

wearing bulky clothing which could

cause the belts to slacken.
Never let your child put their head or

arms out of the window.
Check that the child is in the correct

position for the entire journey, espe-

cially if asleep.

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CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat

Rear-facing child seats

A baby’s head is, proportionally, heavier

than that of an adult and its neck is very

fragile. Transport the child in this po-

sition for as long as possible (until the

age of 2 at the very least). It supports

both the head and the neck.

Choose a bucket type seat for best side

protection and change it as soon as the

child’s head is higher than the shell.

Forward-facing child seats

The child’s head and abdomen need to

be protected as a priority. A forward-fac-

ing child seat which is firmly attached to

the vehicle will reduce the risk of impact

to the head. Ensure your child travels in

a forward-facing seat with a harness for

as long as their size permits.

Choose a bucket type seat for optimum

side protection.

Booster cushions

From 15 kg or 4 years, the child can

travel using a booster seat, which will

enable the seat belt to be adapted

to suit his/her size and shape. The

booster seat cushion must be fitted with

guides to position the seat belt on the

child’s thighs rather than the stomach.

It is recommended that you use a seat-

back fitted with a belt strap guide which

can be adjusted in terms of height to

position the seat belt in the centre of the

shoulder. It must never rest on the neck

or on the arm.

Choose a bucket type seat for optimum

side protection.

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CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child/baby seat mounting

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The are two ways of attaching child

seats: via the seat belt or using the

ISOFIX system.

Attachment via the seat belt
The seat belt must be adjusted to

ensure that it is effective in the event of

harsh braking or an impact.
Ensure that the strap paths indicated

by the child seat manufacturer are re-

spected.
Always check that the seat belt is cor-

rectly fastened by pulling it up, then

pulling it out fully whilst pressing on the

child seat.
Check that the seat is correctly held by

moving it from side to side and back

to front: the seat should remain firmly

fixed.
Check that the child seat has not been

installed at an angle and that it is not

resting against a window.

Attachment with the ISOFIX system
Authorised ISOFIX child seats are ap-

proved in accordance with regulation

ECE-R44 in one of the three following

scenarios:

– ISOFIX universal 3 point forward-

facing seat;

– ISOFIX semi-universal 2 point seat;

– specific.
For the latter two, check that your child

seat can be installed by consulting the

list of compatible vehicles.
Attach the child seat with the ISOFIX

locks, if these are provided. The ISOFIX

system allows quick, easy, safe fitting.
The ISOFIX system consists of 2 rings

and, in some cases, a third ring.

Before using an ISOFIX

child seat that you pur-

chased for another vehicle,

check that its installation is

authorised. Consult the list of ve-

hicles which can be fitted with the

seat with the equipment manufac-

turer.

No modifications may be

made to the component

parts of the restraint system

(belts, ISOFIX and seats

and their mountings) originally fitted.

The seat belt must never

be twisted or the tension

relieved. Never pass the

shoulder strap under the

arm or behind the back.

Check that the seat belt has not

been damaged by sharp edges.

If the seat belt does not operate nor-

mally, it will not protect the child.

Consult an approved Dealer. Do not

use this seat until the seat belt has

been repaired.

Do not use the child seat

if it may unfasten the seat

belt restraining it: the base

of the seat must not rest on

the buckle and/or catch of the seat

belt.

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The two rings 1 are located between

the seatback and the seat base, behind

the zip fasteners, and are identified by

a marking.
To ensure your child seat can be easily

fitted and locked on rings 1, use access

guides 2 on the child seat.
The third ring is used to attach the

upper strap on some child seats.

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CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child/baby seat mounting

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Depending on the vehicle, pass the

strap between wheel arch liner 4 and

the underside of upper partition 5.
From the luggage compartment, attach

the strap hook to ring 3 on the corre-

sponding side. Check that the bench

seatback is correctly locked.
Pull the belt so that the back of the child

seat comes into contact with the back

of the vehicle seat.

The ISOFIX anchorage

points have been exclu-

sively designed for child

seats with the ISOFIX

system. Never fit a different type of

child seat, seat belt or other objects

to these anchorage points.
Check that nothing is obstructing

the anchorage points.
If your vehicle has been involved in

a road accident, have the ISOFIX

anchorage points checked and re-

place your child seat.

The anchoring points (rings) in luggage compartment 3 cannot be used if

they are already being used to mount two of the following three compo-

nents: luggage net, load in the luggage compartment or child seat.

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5

3

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2

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Some seats are not suitable for fitting

child seats. The diagrams on the fol-

lowing pages show you how to attach

a child seat.
The types of child seats indicated may

not be available. Before using a differ-

ent child seat, check with the manufac-

turer that it can be fitted.

CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat

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In the rear 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 al-

lowing it to come into contact with the

child seat.
For the safety of the child in the for-

ward-facing seat, do not move the seat

in front back past the middle of the

runner, do not tilt the seatback too far

(maximum of 25° ) and raise the seat as

much as possible.
Check that the forward-facing child seat

is resting against the back of the vehi-

cle seat and that the headrest of the ve-

hicle is not obstructing its use.

Child’s convertible headrest
If fitted to the vehicle, the child head-

rest and booster cushion can only be

installed on the rear side seats.
For fitting and use, refer to the equip-

ment instructions

In the front seat

The laws concerning children travel-

ling in the front passenger seat differ in

every country. Consult the legislation in

force and follow the indications on the

diagrams on the following pages.
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 possi-

ble;

– gently tilt the seatback away from

vertical (approximately 25°);

– on equipped vehicles, raise the seat

base as far as possible.

Do not change these settings after the

child seat is installed.

RISK OF DEATH OR

SERIOUS INJURY: before

installing a child seat on this

seat, check that the airbag

has been deactivated (refer to “Child

safety: front passenger airbag deac-

tivation/activation” in Section 1).

Fit the child seat in a rear

seat wherever possible.
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.