The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest may fold forwards, even while the vehicle is in motion.
As a result, the vehicle occupant will be pressed into the seat belt with increased force. The seat belt will not be able to protect as intended and could cause additional injury.
Objects or loads in the boot or load compartment cannot be restrained by the seat backrest.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and locked in place, the red lock verification indicator will be visible.
Too much load may be placed on the ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint systems and the child may not be restrained correctly in the event of an accident, for example.
in the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used
on a label on the child restraint system, if present
Regularly check that the permissible gross mass of the child and child restraint system is still complied with.
Always observe the correct use of the seats and consider their suitability for attaching a child restraint system. ISOFIX child seat securing system Moreor i‑Size child seat securing system More- Always comply with the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used.
- Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.
When fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system, also observe the following: - When using a baby car seat in weight group 0/0+ and a rearward-facing child restraint system in weight group I on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
- When using a forward-facing child restraint system in weight group 1: remove the head restraint from the respective seat, if possible. In addition, the backrest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the vehicle seat. After the child restraint system has been removed, replace the head restraints again immediately and adjust them correctly.
- If the head restraint of the child seat cannot be fully extended when it is installed in the vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the maximum size setting for child restraint systems in weight category II or III. Contact with the roof when the head restraint is fully extended and locked in place will not result in any restrictions on use.
- The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong direction. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.
- The child restraint system must not be put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the head restraints as appropriate.
When fitting an i‑Size child restraint system, also observe the following: - When using a rearward-facing child restraint system: adjust the front seat so that it does not touch the child restraint system.
- When using a forward-facing child restraint system: remove the head restraint from the respective seat, if possible. In addition, the backrest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the vehicle seat. After the child restraint system has been removed, replace the head restraints again immediately and adjust them correctly.
Before every journey, make sure that the ISOFIX child restraint system or the i‑Size child restraint system is engaged correctly in both mounting brackets in the vehicle.