Leon owner’s manual inglés 1P0012003ee (07. 11) (GT9) leon

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Child safety
WARNING
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Never install a child seat facing backwards on the front passenger
seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. This could
lead to a risk of potentially fatal injuries to the child! However, if it is nec-
essary, in exceptional cases, to transport a child in the front passenger
seat, the front passenger airbag must always be disabled 
⇒ page 44, De-
activating airbags*. If the passenger seat has a height adjustment op-
tion, move it to the highest position.
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For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to disconnect
the airbag, the vehicle must be taken to a Technical Service.
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All passengers, especially children, must assume the proper sitting
position and be properly belted in while travelling.
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Never hold children or babies on your lap, this can result in potential-
ly fatal injuries to the child!
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Never allow a child to be transported in a vehicle without being prop-
erly secured, or to stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling. In an acci-
dent, the child could be flung through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal
injuries to themselves and to the other passengers.
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If children assume an improper sitting position when the vehicle is
moving, they expose themselves to greater risk of injury in the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre or in an accident. This is particularly impor-
tant if the child is travelling on the front passenger seat and the airbag
system is triggered in an accident; as this could cause serious injury or
even death.
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A suitable child seat can protect your child!
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Never leave an unsupervised child alone on a child seat or in the vehi-
cle.
●
Depending on weather conditions, it may become extremely hot or
cold inside the vehicle. This can be fatal.
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Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall must not wear a normal
seat belt without a child seat, as this could cause injuries to the abdomi-
nal and neck areas during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an accident.
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Do not allow the seat belt to become twisted or jammed, or to rub on
any sharp edges.
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Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause injuries even in a minor colli-
sion or in sudden braking manoeuvres.
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The seat belt provides maximum protection only when the seat belt is
properly positioned 
⇒ page 25, Seat belts.
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Only one child may occupy a child seat 
⇒ page 48, Child seats.
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Child safety
Child seats
Categorisation of child seats into groups
Use only child seats that are officially approved and suitable
for the child.
Child seats are subject to the regulation ECE-R 44. ECE-R stands for: Eco-
nomic Commission for Europe Regulation
The child seats are grouped into 5 categories:
Group 0: up to 10 kg
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Group 2: from 15 to 25 kg
Group 3: from 22 to 36 kg
Child seats that have been tested and approved under the ECE R44 stand-
ard bear the test mark on the seat (the letter E in a circle with the test num-
ber below it).
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Group 0 and 0+ child seats
A suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt can
help you to protect your child.
Fig. 27  A group 0 rear-
facing child seat fitted on
the rear seat.
Group 0: For babies from about 9 months old and 10 kg in weight, the most
suitable seats are those appearing in the illustration 
⇒ fig. 27
.
Group 0+: For babies from about 18 months old and 13 kg in weight the
most suitable seats are those appearing in the illustration.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory require-
ments when installing and using child seats.
We recommend you to include the manufacturer's Child Seat instruction
manual together with the on-board documentation.
WARNING
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats 
⇒ page 46.
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Child safety
Group 1 child seats
A suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt can
help you to protect your child.
Fig. 28  A category 1 for-
ward-facing child seat fit-
ted on the rear seat.
Child seats using the ISOFIX system or seats in which the child faces the
rear of the vehicle are most appropriate for babies and small children
weighing between 9 and 18 kg.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory require-
ments when installing and using child seats.
We recommend you to include the manufacturer's Child Seat instruction
manual together with the on-board documentation.
WARNING
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats 
⇒ page 46.
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Group 2 and 3 child seats
A suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt can
help you to protect your child.
Fig. 29  Forward-facing
child seat installed on
rear seat.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory require-
ments when installing and using child seats.
We recommend you to include the manufacturer's Child Seat instruction
manual together with the on-board documentation.
Group 2 child seats
Children under 7 years of age weighing between 15 and 25 kg are best pro-
tected by group 2 child seats together with properly adjusted seat belts.
Group 3 child seats
Children over 7 years of age weighing between 22 and 36 kg but less than
1.5 metres tall are best protected by seat cushions with head restraints to-
gether with properly worn seat belts 
⇒ fig. 29
.
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications

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