FITTING ISOFIX AND I-SIZE CHILD RESTRAINTS [G2945877]

Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See CHILD SEAT SAFETY.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to fit ISOFIX and i-Size restraints to the centre rear seating position. The anchor bars are not designed to hold an ISOFIX and i-Size restraint in this position. The child could be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.

WARNING:

If the child restraint is not correctly anchored, there is a significant risk of injury to the child in the event of a collision or emergency braking manoeuvre.

WARNING:

WARNING: child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

ISOFIX and i-Size anchorages are provided at the outer seat positions on the second row seats.

A label displaying either the i-Size or ISOFIX symbol is sewn into the seats to indicate the position of the lower anchorages.

To fit an ISOFIX and i-Size child seat without a top tether strap:

  1. Raise or remove the head restraint.
  2. The ISOFIX and i-Size anchor points are located in the fold of the seats.
  3. Slide the child seat locking mechanism into the anchor point in one of the outer rear seating positions.

Test the security of the child restraint. To do this, attempt to pull the restraint away from the vehicle's seat and twist the restraint from side to side. Even if the restraint appears secure, the anchor points should be checked visually, to make sure they are correctly attached.

NOTE:

Always make sure that if a top tether strap is provided, it is fitted and tightened correctly.

To fit an ISOFIX and i-Size child seat with a top tether strap:

  1. Move the front seat fully forward.
  2. Place the child restraint as far forward as possible in one of the outer rear seating positions.
  3. Release the rear seatback. See FOLDING AND RAISING THE SECOND ROW SEATS.
  4. With the rear seatback remaining partially folded, attach the top tether strap. Do not add tension to the top tether strap at this point. See FITTING TETHER ANCHORAGE CHILD RESTRAINTS.
  5. Return the rear seatback to the fully raised position.
    WARNING:

    Make sure the locking mechanism is fully engaged when the rear seatback is raised. An unsecured seatback may not properly support an occupant during a collision or sudden stop.

  6. Slide the child seat locking mechanism into the anchor points.
  7. Return the front seat to its original position.
  8. Tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE:

Always make sure that if a top tether strap is provided, it is fitted and tightened correctly.

To test the security of the child restraint, attempt to pull the restraint away from the vehicle's seat and twist the restraint from side to side. Even if the restraint appears secure, the anchors should be checked visually to make sure they are correctly attached.