Renault Pulse (2012 year). Manual - part 2

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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

Seats ........................................................................................................... 1-2

Front seats .......................................................................................... 1-2
Rear seats ........................................................................................... 1-4
Head restraints (if equipped) ......................................................... 1-5
Armrest (if equipped) ....................................................................... 1-6

Seat belts .................................................................................................. 1-7

Precautions on seat belt usage .................................................... 1-7
Child safety ......................................................................................... 1-8
Pregnant women ............................................................................... 1-9
Injured persons .................................................................................. 1-9
Center mark on seat belts .............................................................. 1-9
Three-point type seat belts ............................................................ 1-9
Two-point type seat belts (if equipped) ................................... 1-12
Seat belt maintenance .................................................................. 1-13

Child restraints ..................................................................................... 1-13

Precautions on child restraint usage ...................................... 1-13
Universal child restraints for front seat and rear seats
(for Europe) ................................................................................... 1-14
ISOFIX child restraint system (if equipped) ......................... 1-17
Child restraint anchorage (if equipped) ................................ 1-18
Child restraint installation using ISOFIX ................................ 1-19
Child restraint installation using seat belt ............................. 1-21

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .......................................... 1-25

Precautions on Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .... 1-25
Supplemental air bag systems ................................................. 1-29
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (if equipped) ....................... 1-31
Repair and replacement procedure ........................................ 1-32

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WARNING:

Do not drive and/or ride in the vehicle with
the seatback reclined. This can be danger-
ous. The shoulder belt will not be properly
against the body. In an accident, you and
your passengers could be thrown into the
shoulder belt and receive neck or other
serious injuries. You and your passengers
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious injuries.

For the most effective protection while the
vehicle is in motion, the seatback should be
upright. Always sit well back in the seat and
adjust the seat belt properly. (See

“Seat

belts

” (P.1-7).)

CAUTION:

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not
to contact any moving parts to avoid possible
injuries and/or damages.

FRONT SEATS

WARNING:

Do not adjust the driver

’s seat while driving so

that full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.

Manual seat adjustment

WARNING:

After adjusting a seat, gently shake the seat to
confirm that the seat is locked securely. If the
seat is not locked securely, it may move
suddenly and could cause the loss of control of
the vehicle.

SEATS

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Forward and backward:
1.

Pull up the adjusting lever

Slide the seat to the desired position.

Release the adjusting lever to lock the seat in
position.

Reclining:
1.

Pull up the adjusting lever

Tilt the seatback to the desired position.

Release the adjusting lever to lock the seatback in
position.

The reclining feature allows the adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain
the proper seat belt fit. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-7).)

The seatback may be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.

Seat lifter (if equipped):
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever

to adjust

the seat height until the desired position is achieved.

Heated seats (if equipped)

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The seats can be warmed by built-in heaters. The
switches located on the center console can be
operated independently of each other.

Start the engine.

Select heat range.

For high heat, push the HI (High) side of the
switch

For low heat, push the LO (Low) side of the
switch

The indicator light

will illuminate when low

or high is selected.

To turn off the heater, return the switch to the level
position. Make sure the indicator light turns off.

The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically
turning the heater on and off. The indicator light will
remain on as long as the switch is on.

When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or before you
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn off the switch.

CAUTION:

The battery could run down if the seat heater
is operated while the engine is not running.

Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the seat.

Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may
become overheated.

Do not place anything hard or heavy on the
seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object.
This may result in damage to the seat heater.

Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should
be removed immediately with a dry cloth.

When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline,
thinner, or any similar materials.

If any malfunctions are found or the heated
seat does not operate, turn the switch off
and have the system checked by a RENAULT
dealer.

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REAR SEATS

Adjustment

WARNING:

Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
area or on the rear seats when they are in
the fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an accident
or sudden stop.

Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or any
luggage is on the rear seats.

Properly secure all luggage to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place lug-
gage higher than the seatbacks.

When returning the seatbacks to the upright
position, be certain they are completely
secured in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passengers may be
injured in an accident or sudden stop.

Folding (Type A):

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Store the seat belts in the proper position. (See
“Three-point type seat belts” (P.1-9).)

Pull the knob to fold the seatback down.

Passing the seat belt through the path (if equipped):

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CAUTION:

Fold down the rear seatback with the rear
center seat belt passed through the path

on the seatback.

When loading the luggage in the luggage
room, be careful not to scratch or damage
the seat belt.

If the rear seatback needs to be folded without
passing the seat belt through the path

, be

sure to observe the following items.

After returning the rear seatback to its
original position, pass the seat belt through
the path

When operating the seatback, be careful not
to scratch or damage the seat belt.

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Folding (Type B):

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Secure the seat belt on the clip.

Pull up the knob

and fold the seatback down.

Pull the strap

and lift the rear of the seat

cushion and the seatback.

Securing of the folded rear seat (if equipped):

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Remove the hook

from the anchor on the

underside of the cushion.

Secure the hook

on the stalk as illustrated.

WARNING:

Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or any
luggage is on the rear seats.

Properly secure all luggage to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place lug-
gage higher than the seatbacks.

Head restraints should be adjusted properly
as they may provide significant protection
against whiplash injury. Always replace and
adjust them properly if they have been

removed for any reason.

HEAD RESTRAINTS (if equipped)

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WARNING:

Do not drive and/or ride in the vehicle with the
head restraint removed. This can be dangerous.
Head restraints should be adjusted properly as
they may provide significant protection against
injury in an accident. Check the height after
someone else uses the seat.

The proper adjustment of the head restraint is as
illustrated.

Adjust the head restraint so that the head restraint’s
center is level with the center of the ears.

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Adjustment

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Pull up the head restraint to raise to the proper
position.

Push in the lock knob

and push down the

head restraint to lower to the proper position.

The rear head restraint (if equipped) should only be
used in the notched stem positions. The lowest head
restraint position is the stowed position.

ARMREST (if equipped)

Front

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Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

If you are wearing the seat belt properly adjusted and
sitting upright and well back in the seat, chances of
being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity
of injury may be greatly reduced. RENAULT strongly
encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle
up every time you drive, even if your seating position
includes the supplemental air bag systems.

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SEAT BELTS

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WARNING:

Seatbelts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body, and should be
worn low across the front of the pelvis or the
pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable;
wearing the lap section of the belt across
the abdominal area must be avoided. Ser-
ious injury may occur if a seat belt is not
worn properly.

Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible around the hips, not the waist. A
lap belt worn too high could increase the
risk of internal injuries in an accident.

Do not allow more than one person to use
the same seat belt. Each belt assembly must
only be used by one occupant; it is danger-
ous to put a belt around a child being carried
on the occupant

’s lap.

Never carry more people in the vehicle than
there are seat belts.

Never wear seat belts inside out. Belts
should not be worn with straps twisted.
Doing so may reduce their effectiveness.

Seatbelts should be adjusted as firmly as
possible, consistent with comfort, to provide
the protection for which they have been
designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce the
protection afforded to the wearer.

Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.
Children should be properly restrained in the
rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child
restraint system.

Do not run the belt behind your back or
under your arm. Always route the shoulder
belt over your shoulder and across your
chest. The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder. Serious injury may occur if a seat
belt is not worn properly.

No modifications or additions should be
made by the user which will either prevent
the seat belt adjusting devices from operat-
ing to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt
assembly from being adjusted to remove
slack.

Care should be taken to avoid contamina-
tion of the webbing with polishes, oils and
chemicals, and particularly battery acid.
Cleaning may safely be carried out using
mild soap and water. The belt should be
replaced if webbing becomes frayed, con-
taminated or damaged.

It is essential to replace the entire assembly
after it has been worn in a severe impact
even if damage to the assembly is not
obvious.

All seat belt assemblies including retractors
and attaching hardware should be inspected
after any collision by a RENAULT dealer. It is
essential to replace the entire assembly
after it has been worn in a severe impact
even if damage to the assembly is not
obvious. RENAULT recommends that all seat
belt assemblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was minor and
the belts show no damage and continue to
operate properly.

Seat belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and, when
necessary, replaced if either damage or
improper operation is noted.

CHILD SAFETY

WARNING:

Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle

’s seat belts may not fit them

properly. The shoulder belt may come too
close to the face or neck. The lap belt may
not fit over their small hipbones. In an
accident, an improperly fitted seat belt could
cause serious or fatal injury.

Always use an appropriate child restraint
system.

Children need adults to help protect them. They need
to be properly restrained. The proper restraint depends
on the child’s size.

Infants and small children

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RENAULT recommends that infants and small children
be seated in a child restraint system. You should
choose a child restraint system that fits your vehicle

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and the child, and always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.

Large children

WARNING:

Never allow children to stand or kneel on
any seats.

Never allow children in the luggage area
while the vehicle is moving. A child could be
seriously injured in an accident or sudden
stop.

Children who are too large for a child restraint system
should be seated and restrained by the seat belts that
are provided.

If the child’s seating position has a shoulder belt that
fits close to the face or neck, the use of a booster seat
(commercially available) may help overcome this. The
booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder
belt is properly positioned across the top, middle
portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the
hips. The booster seat should also fit the vehicle seat.
Once the child has grown so that the shoulder belt is
no longer on or near the face or neck of the child, use
the shoulder belt without the booster seat. In addition,
there are many types of child restraint systems
available for larger children that should be used for
maximum protection.

PREGNANT WOMEN

RENAULT recommends that pregnant women use seat
belts. The seat belt should be worn snug, and always
position the lap belt as low as possible around the
hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/
shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your
doctor for specific recommendations.

INJURED PERSONS

RENAULT recommends that injured persons use seat
belts. Contact your doctor for specific recommenda-
tions.

CENTER MARK ON SEAT BELTS

Selecting correct set of seat belts

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The center seat belt buckle and the tongue are
identified by the CENTER mark. The center seat belt
tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt
buckle.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTS

Fastening seat belts

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WARNING:

The seatback should not be in a reclined
position any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the passenger sits
well back and straight up in the seat.

Adjust the seat. (See “Seats” (P.1-2).)

Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and
insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and
feel the latch engage.

The retractor is designed to lock during a
sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling
motion permits the seat belt to move, and
allows you some freedom of movement in
the seat.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its
fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt
and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt
out of the retractor.

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Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the
hips as shown.

Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor
to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is
routed over your shoulder and is snug across your
chest.

Shoulder belt height adjustment (if equipped
for front seats)

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WARNING:

The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. Failure
to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an accident.

The shoulder belt should rest on the middle
of the shoulder. It must not rest against the
neck.

Be sure that the seat belt is not twisted in
any way.

Be sure that the shoulder belt anchor is
secured by trying to move the shoulder belt
anchor up and down after adjustment.

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to
the position best for you.

The belt should be away from your face and neck, but
not falling off your shoulder.

To adjust, pull the release button

and move the

shoulder belt anchor to the proper position

, so that

the belt passes over the center of the shoulder.

Release the button to lock the shoulder belt anchor
into position.

Unfastening seat belts

Push the button on the buckle. The seat belt
automatically retracts.

Belt hook

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Hook the seat belt at the belt hook when folding down
the rear seat.

NOTE:

Before folding down the rear seatback, make
sure that the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the belt clip. Also, make sure that
the seat belt does not get caught in the seatback
when folding down the rear seat.

Checking seat belt operation

Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
movement:
.

When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.

When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seat belts, check
the operation by grasping the shoulder belt and pulling
forward quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict
further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock
during this check, contact a RENAULT dealer im-
mediately.

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Rear center seat belt (if equipped)

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The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue

and a seat belt tongue

. Both the connector tongue

and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for
proper seat belt operation.

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WARNING:

Always fasten the connector tongue and the
seat belt in the order shown.

Always make sure both the connector ton-
gue and the seat belt tongue are secured
when using the seat belt. Do not use it with
only the seat belt tongue attached. This

could result in serious personal injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop.

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Stowing rear center seat belt:
When folding down the rear seat, the rear center seat
belt can be retracted into a stowed position.

Hold the connector tongue

so that the seat

belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is
released from the connector buckle. Release the
connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool such
as key

into the connector buckle.

Retract the seat belt and store the seat belt
tongue and connector tongue on the stowed
position

WARNING:

Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt
connector except when folding down the
rear seat.

When returning the seatback, be sure to
attach the rear center seat belt connector.

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Attaching rear center seat belt:
Always be sure the rear center seat belt connector
tongue and connector buckle are attached. Discon-
nect only when folding down the rear seat.

To connect the buckle:

Pull the seat belt tongue and connector tongue
from the stowed position

Pull the seat belt and secure the connector buckle
until it clicks

The center seat belt connector tongue can be attached
only into the rear center seat belt connector buckle.

To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening seat belts” (P.1-
9).

WARNING:

When attaching the rear center seat belt
connector, be certain that the seatbacks are
completely secured in the latched position
and the rear center seat belt connector is
completely secured.

If the rear center seat belt connector and the
seatbacks are not secured in the correct
position, serious personal injury may result
in an accident or sudden stop.

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CAUTION:

Make sure to wear the rear center seat belt with
the seat belt passing through the path

TWO-POINT TYPE SEAT BELTS (if
equipped)

Fastening seat belts

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WARNING:

The seatback should not be in a reclined
position any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the passenger sits
well back and straight up in the seat.

Insert the tongue into the buckle marked CENTER
until you hear and feel the latch engage.

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Adjust the seat belt length. To shorten, hold the
tongue and pull the upper belt as illustrated

To lengthen, hold the tongue and pull the under
belt as illustrated

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Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the
hips as shown.

Unfastening seat belts

Push the button on the buckle.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

Periodically check that the seat belt and all the metal
components, such as buckles, tongues, retractors,
flexible wires and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the seat belt
webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should
be replaced.

If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat
belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe
the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.

To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap
solution or any solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow
the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the seat
belts to retract until they are completely dry.

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINT
USAGE

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WARNING:

Infants and small children should never be
carried on your lap. It is not possible for even
the strongest adult to resist the forces of a
severe accident. The child could be crushed
between the adult and parts of the vehicle.
Also, it is dangerous to put a seat belt
around a child being carried on the occu-
pant

’s lap.

Infants and children need special protection.
The vehicle

’s seat belts may not fit them

properly. The shoulder belt may come too
close to the face or neck. The lap belt may
not fit over their small hip bones. In an
accident, an improperly fitting seat belt
could cause serious or fatal injury.

Infants and small children should always be
placed in an appropriate child restraint
system while riding in the vehicle. Failure
to use a child restraint system can result in
serious injury or death.

Child restraint systems specially designed
for infants and small children are available
from several manufacturers. When selecting
any child restraint systems, place your child
in the child restraint system and check the
various adjustments to be sure that the child
restraint system is compatible with your
child. Always follow the manufacturer

’s in-

structions for installation and use.

RENAULT recommends that the child re-
straint system be installed in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat rather than in the front seat.

Follow all of the child restraint system
manufacturer

’s instructions for installation

and use. When purchasing a child restraint
system, be sure to select one which will fit
your child and vehicle. It may not be possible
to properly install some types of child
restraint systems in your vehicle.

For a front-facing child restraint system,
check to make sure the shoulder belt does
not fit close to child

’s face or neck. If it does,

put the shoulder belt behind the child
restraint system.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint
system in the front seat. An inflating supple-
mental front-impact air bag could seriously
injure or kill your child. A rear-facing child
restraint system must only be used in the
rear seat.

Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned
to fit a child restraint system, but as upright
as possible.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

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If the seat belt in the position where a child
restraint system is installed requires a lock-
ing clip and if it is not used, injuries could
result from a child restraint system tipping
over during normal vehicle braking or cor-
nering.

After attaching a child restraint system, test
it before you place the child in it. Tilt it from
side to side. Try to tug it forward and check if
it is held securely in place. The child restraint
system should not move more than 25 mm (1
in). If the restraint is not secure, tighten the
belt as necessary, or install the restraint in
another seat and test it again.

Check the child restraint system in your
vehicle to be sure that it is compatible with
the vehicle

’s seat belt system.

If a child restraint system is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being injured in a
collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.

Improper use of a child restraint system can
increase the risk or severity of injury for both
the child and other occupants in the vehicle.

Always use an appropriate child restraint
system. An improperly installed child re-
straint system could lead to serious injury
or death in an accident.

When the child restraint system is not in use,
keep it secured with the ISOFIX child
restraint system (if equipped) or a seat belt
to prevent it from being thrown around in
case of a sudden stop or accident.

RENAULT recommends that infants and small children
be seated in a child restraint system. You should
choose a child restraint system that fits your vehicle
and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for

installation and use. In addition, there are many types
of child restraint systems available for larger children
that should be used for maximum protection.

CAUTION:

Remember that a child restraint system left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the
seating surface and buckles before placing your
child in a child restraint system.

UNIVERSAL CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR
FRONT SEAT AND REAR SEATS (for Eur-
ope)

When selecting any child restraint, keep the following
points in mind:
.

Choose a child restraint that complies with the
latest European safety standard, ECE Regulation
44.04.

Place your child in the child restraint and check
the various adjustments to be sure the child
restraint is compatible with your child. Always
follow all of the recommended procedures.

Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure
it is compatible with vehicle’s seat belt system.

Refer to the tables later in this section for a list of
the recommended fitment positions and the
approved child restraints for your vehicle.

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Approved child restraint positions (models without ISOFIX)

Seating position

Weight group

Front passenger

Rear (Single folding)

Rear (Tumble)

Right

Centre

Left

Right

Centre

Left

0 (<10 kg)

0 +(<13 kg)

I (9 to 18 kg)

II (15 to 25 kg)

III (22 to 36 kg)

Not suitable for child restraint system.

UF: Suitable for forward-facing (FWF) universal category child restraint system approved for this group.
L:

Suitable for the particular child restraints provided in the following table.

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List of approved child restraints

Weight group

Name of CRS

Facing position