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1.34 CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat mounting (1/2) There are two ways of attaching child seats: via the seat belt or using the ISOFIX system. Attachment via the seat belt ensure that it is effective in the event of harsh braking or an impact. by the child seat manufacturer are re- spected. rectly fastened by pulling it up, then pulling it out fully whilst pressing on the child seat. moving it from side to side and back to front: the seat should remain firmly fixed. installed at an angle and that it is not resting against a window. Attachment using the ISOFIX system proved in accordance with regulation ECE-R44 in one of the three following scenarios: – ISOFIX universal 3-point forward- facing seat – ISOFIX semi-universal 2-point seat – specific seat can be installed by consulting the list of compatible vehicles. locks, if these are provided. The ISOFIX system allows quick, easy, safe fitting. The ISOFIX system consists of 2 rings and, in some cases, a third ring. Before using an ISOFIX child seat that you pur- chased for another vehicle, check that its installation is authorised. Consult the list of ve- hicles which can be fitted with the seat from the equipment manufac- turer. No modifications may be made to the component parts of the restraint system (seat belts, ISOFIX, seats and their mountings) originally fitted. The seat belt must never be twisted or the tension relieved. Never pass the shoulder strap under the arm or behind the back. Check that the seat belt has not been damaged by sharp edges. If the seat belt does not operate normally, it will not pro- tect the child. Please consult an au- thorised dealer. Do not use this seat until the seat belt has been repaired. Do not use the child seat if it may unfasten the seat belt restraining it: the base of the seat must not rest on the buckle and/or catch of the seat belt. |