manual audi r8 i 1 owners manual page 124

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 122 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 122 Child safety Child safety Points to remember if children are Important safety notes for using child safety travelling in the car seats Correct use of child safety seats can help to reduce the Introduction risk of injury in an accident. The physical principles involved and the forces acting in a collision WARNING apply to children just as much as adults ⇒ page 110, “Forces acting in a collision”. But, unlike adults, children do not have fully devel-• All vehicle occupants, especially children, must wear a seat oped muscle and bone structures. This means that children are belt while the vehicle is in motion. subject to a greater risk of injury. • Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall must not wear a To reduce this risk, children must always use special child restraint normal seat belt without a child restraint, as this could cause inju- systems when travelling in the car. ries to the abdominal and neck areas. Use only child restraint systems which are officially approved under • Babies and children must never travel on another occupant's the European standard ECE R 44 and are suitable for the child. ECE R lap. refers to the Economic Commission of Europe Recommendation, • A suitable child safety seat can protect your child ⇒ page 123, which categorises child restraint systems in 5 groups ⇒ page 123, “Child safety seats”. “Child seat categories”. Child restraints that have been tested and • Never allow two children to occupy one child safety seat. approved under the ECE R 44 standard bear the ECE-R 44 test mark • Never leave a child without supervision in a child safety seat. on the seat (the letter E in a circle with the test number below it).• Never allow a child to travel in the car without a suitable child We recommend using child restraint systems from the range of restraint. Audi Genuine Accessories available from Audi R8 dealers. The • Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on a seat while the car “Huckepack” range includes suitable restraint systems for all ages. is moving. In an accident, the child could be catapulted through These systems have been specially designed for use in Audi vehicles the car, causing possibly fatal injuries to itself and other occu- and comply with the ECE R 44 standard. pants. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory • If children lean forward or are otherwise out of position when requirements when installing and using child restraints ⇒ in the car is moving, they are at greater risk of injury in an accident. “Important safety notes for using child safety seats”.This is especially the ca se if the airbag is activated during an acci- dent. There is then a risk of serious or potentially fatal injury. • To ensure proper protection, it is important to wear the seat belts in the correct position ⇒ page 112, “How to wear seat belts properly”. Always check that the belt is properly positioned

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