Fitting a child seat, general information

Some seats are not suitable for fitting child seats. The diagram and installation table indicate where to attach a child seat ATTACHMENT BY SEAT BELT.
The types of child seats indicated may not be available. Before using a different child seat, check with the manufacturer that it can be fitted.
WARNING
Make sure the child seat or the child's feet do not prevent the front seat from locking correctly .
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.

In the front seat

The laws concerning children travelling in the front passenger seat differ in every country. Consult the current legislation and follow the indications on the installation table diagram ATTACHMENT BY SEAT BELT.
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 possible;
  • gently tilt the seatback away from the vertical position (approximately 25°);
  • on equipped vehicles, raise the seat base as far as possible.
Always fully raise the seat headrest so that it does not interfere with the child seat FRONT HEADRESTS.
After installing the child seat, when this is possible, you can move the vehicle seat forward if necessary (so as to leave enough space in the rear seats for passengers or other child seats). For a rear-facing child seat, do not let it touch the dashboard or move it to the furthest forward position.
Do not change other settings after installing the child seat.
WARNING
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a child seat in the front passenger seat, check that the Airbag has been deactivated CHILD SAFETY: DEACTIVATING, ACTIVATING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG.

In the rear side 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.
Before installing a rear-facing child seat, move the front seat forwards as far as possible then, once the child seat is installed, move the front seat backwards as far as possible without it touching the child seat.
For the safety of the child in the forward-facing position:
  • do not push the seat in front of the child back further than halfway along its runners;
  • do not recline the seatback too far (maximum of 25°) and raise the seat as much as possible.
In all situations, remove the headrest of the rear seat on which the child seat is positioned REAR HEADRESTS. This must be done before fitting the child seat.
Check that the forward-facing child seat is resting against the back of the vehicle seat.
In rear centre seat
Check that the belt is suitable for securing your child seat. Consult an approved Dealer.
WARNING
A child seat with a floor support must never be installed on the rear centre seat.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
Fit the child seat in a rear seat wherever possible.

Installing a booster seat (group 2 or 3)

Check that the seat belt FRONT SEAT BELTS operates (winds) correctly.
Adjust the seat belt by positioning:
  • the shoulder strap on the child's shoulder without it touching their neck;
  • the lap belt so that it lies flat on the thighs and against the pelvis.
If necessary, adjust the position of the vehicle seat.