Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)
When selecting a Child Restraint System for your child, always:
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Make sure the Child Restraint System has a label certifying that it meets applicable Safety Standards of your country.
A Child Restraint System may only be installed if it was approved in accordance with the requirements of ECE-R44 or ECE-R129.
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Select a Child Restraint System based on your child’s height and weight. The required label or the instructions for use typically provide this information.
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Select a Child Restraint System that fits the vehicle seating position where it will be used.
For the suitability of Child Restraint Systems on the vehicle's seating positions, please refer to More Details.
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Read and comply with the warnings and instructions for installation and use provided with the Child Restraint System.
Installation on the rear seats
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Before installing the child restraint system, read the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer.
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Failure to observe this manual instructions regarding child restraint system and the instructions provided with the child restraint system could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident.
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If the child restraint seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being seriously injured or killed in a collision greatly increases.
Installing a Child Restraint System with a lap/shoulder belt
To install a Child Restraint System on the rear seats, do the following:
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Place the Child Restraint System on a rear seat and route the lap/ shoulder belt around or through the Child Restraint System, following the Child Restraint System manufacturer’s instructions.
Make sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted.
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Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into the buckle. Listen for the distinct “click” sound. Position the release button so that it is easy to access in case of an emergency.
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Remove as much slack from the belt as possible by pushing down on the Child Restraint System while feeding the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
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Push and pull on the Child Restraint System to confirm that the seat belt is holding it firmly in place.
If your CRS manufacturer instructs or recommends you to use a tether anchor with the lap/shoulder belt.
To remove the Child Restraint System, press the release button on the buckle and then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the Child Restraint System and allow the seat belt to retract fully.
Suitability of each seating position for belted & ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems (CRS) according to UN regulations (Information for use by vehicle users and CRS manufacturers)
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Yes: Suitable for fitment of the designated category of CRS
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No: Not suitable for fitment of the designated category of CRS
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"-": Not applicable
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The table is based on LHD vehicle. Except for the front passenger seat, the table is valid for RHD vehicle. For RHD vehicle front passenger seat, please use information for the seating position number 3.
F: Forward facing
R: Rearward facing
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CRS categories |
Seating positions |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
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Airbag ON |
Airbag OFF |
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Universal belted CRS |
All mass groups |
- |
Yes*1 (F) |
No |
Yes*1 (F) |
Yes*1 (F) |
Yes*1 (F) |
Yes*1 (F) |
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i-size CRS |
ISOFIX CRF: F2, F2X, R1, R2 |
- |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Carry-cot (ISOFIX lateral facing CRS) |
ISOFIX CRF: L1, L2 |
- |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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ISOFIX infant* CRS (*: ISOFIX baby CRS) |
ISOFIX CRF: R1 |
- |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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ISOFIX toddler CRS – small |
ISOFIX CRF: F2, F2X, R2, R2X |
- |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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ISOFIX toddler CRS – large* (*: not booster seats) |
ISOFIX CRF: F3, R3 |
- |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Booster Seat – reduced Width |
ISO CRF: B2 |
- |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Booster Seat – full Width |
ISO CRF: B3 |
- |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
1: Never install CRS with a support leg on 2nd row center seating position.
* If the head restraints prevent proper installation of a CRS, the head restraints of the seating position shall be readjusted or entirely removed
* Never place a rearward facing Child Restraint System on the front passenger seat, unless the air bag is deactivated.
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Seat Number |
Position in the vehicle |
Seating positions |
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1 |
Front left |
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2 |
Front center |
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3 |
Front right |
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4 |
2nd row left |
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5 |
2nd row center |
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6 |
2nd row right |
Child seat restraint suitability for seat position using the seat belt-For Europe
Use child safety seats that have been officially approved and are appropriate for your children. When using the child safety seats, refer to the following table.
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Mass Group |
Seating Position |
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Front Passenger |
Front Center |
2nd row (DOUBLE CAB) |
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Left Hand |
Center |
Right Hand |
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0 : up to 10kg |
X |
UF* |
UF |
UF |
UF |
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0+ : up to 13kg |
X |
UF* |
UF |
UF |
UF |
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I : 9 to 18kg |
X |
UF* |
UF |
UF |
UF |
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II : 15 to 25kg |
UF |
UF* |
UF |
UF |
UF |
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III : 22 to 36kg |
UF |
UF* |
UF |
UF |
UF |
UF = Suitable for forward-facing "universal" category restraints approved for use in this mass group
UF* = Suitable for forward-facing "universal" category Child Restraint Systems with Seatback angle should be at upright position
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
Installing a child restraint system by lap belt (on the center rear seat) (if equipped-Except Europe)
To install a child restraint system on the center rear seats, do the following:
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Place the child restraint system on the center rear seat.
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Extend the latch plate tongue of the lap belt.
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Route the lap belt through the restraint according to the seat manufacturer’s instructions.
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Buckle the seat belt and adjust the lap belt for a snug hold on the child restraint by pulling on the loose end of the belt. After installation of the child restraint system, try to move it in all directions to be sure the child restraint system is securely installed.