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Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat

WARNING Risk of injury or death when using a child restraint system while the front passenger airbag is enabled

If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the front passenger airbag is enabled, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident.

The child could be struck by the airbag.

Ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct.

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

Observe the specific instructions for rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems More.

Warning notice on the front passenger sun visor

Always pay attention to the status of the front passenger airbag using the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp:

If you fit a child restraint system to the front passenger seat, be sure to observe the notes on disabling the front passenger airbag More.
When using a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag must always be disabled. This is only the case if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit More.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp goes out, the front passenger airbag is enabled. The front passenger airbag may deploy during an accident.