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, ATTACHMENT USING THE ISOFIX SYSTEM.
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Fit the child seat in a rear seat wherever possible.
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, ensure that it is correctly stored so that it is not hurled around in the event of harsh braking or an 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.
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.
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 in the diagram and installation table ATTACHMENT BY SEAT BELT, ATTACHMENT USING THE ISOFIX SYSTEM.
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.
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RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a rear facing child seat on the front passenger seat, check that the airbag has been deactivated .
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:
  • move the seat in which the child will be seated as far back as possible;
  • Move the seat in front of the child forwards, and set the position of the seatback to avoid contact between the seat and the child's legs.
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Fitting a seat ISOFIX in the rear-left seat means the middle seat cannot be used. The central seat belt will no longer be either accessible or useable.
In all situations, remove the headrest of the rear seat on which the child seat is positioned REAR HEADRESTS. If necessary, position the rear seat as far back as possible. This must be done before fitting the child seat. Check that the child seat is resting against the back of the rear seat.
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Installing a booster seat (group 2 or 3)
Check that the seat belt operates (winds) correctly.
Adjust the seat belt by positioning:
  • the shoulder strap on the child’s shoulder without touching the neck;
  • the lap strap so that it lies flat on the thighs and against the pelvis.
If necessary, adjust the position of the vehicle seat.
In rear centre seat
Check that the belt is suitable for securing your child seat. Consult an approved Dealer.
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Ensure that the child seat or the child's feet do not prevent the front seat from locking correctly REAR BENCH SEAT: FUNCTIONS.
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An ISOFIX seat or 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.
To install an ISOFIX seat in this seat, unbuckle the seat belt by hand before engaging the bolts.