the ISOFIX or i‑Size securing rings
the vehicle's seat belt system
the Top Tether anchorages
Fitting an ISOFIX or an i-Size child restraint system is preferred.
Simply attaching to the securing rings on the vehicle can reduce the risk of fitting the child restraint system incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat belt of the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint system, always comply with the permissible gross weight for the child and child restraint system More.
It is preferable to transport a baby or a small child in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint system. In this case, the child is seated in the opposite direction to the direction of travel and is facing backwards.
Babies and infants have comparatively poorly developed neck muscles in relation to the size and weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cervical spine during an accident can be reduced in a rearward-facing child restraint system.
The child can then not be protected or restrained as intended.
If the child restraint system is incorrectly fitted or not secured, it can come loose.
The child restraint system could be flung around and hit vehicle occupants.
Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions as well as the vehicle-specific information:
Fitting the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint system to the front passenger seat More.
Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the front passenger seat More. Observe the specific instructions for rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems More.
If the front passenger seat is occupied, make sure that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct depending on the situation both before and during the journey More.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the child restraint system.
Also secure Top Tether, if available.
The child restraint system can no longer function properly. This poses an increased risk of injury.
smart recommends you use smart care products to clean child restraint systems recommended by smart.
Child restraint systems or their retaining systems that have been subjected to stress in an accident may not be able to perform their intended protective function.
It may be the case that the child cannot be properly restrained.
If the child restraint system is exposed to direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns from these parts, particularly on the metallic parts of the child restraint system.
open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
releasing the parking brake.
changing the transmission position.
starting the vehicle.
If people –particularly children – are exposed to extreme temperatures over an extended period of time, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injury!