child restraint PEUGEOT EXPERT 2001 Owners Manual

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The results of studies carried out into numerous road accidentsclearly indicate that the rear seats of a vehicle are the safest places for children to sit.
It is thus strongly recommended that, whenever possible, child seats are fitted in the rear.
This includes rearward facing child seats.
Young children should not be consi- dered as small adults; until the ageof 7 or 8 the ratio of head weight to
body weight is different to that ofadults. During violent deceleration or an impact, the weight of the head andthe relative weakness of the neckmuscles can cause serious spinal
injury. It is only from the age of approxi-
mately 10 or a height of 4Õ 6Ó (1.35m) that children can use the samemeans of restraint as an adult. This is why most countries legislate on the means of transporting chil-dren, and the sale and use of safe-ty equipment suitable for theirweight. The majority of experts in the field
of accident study, currently recom-mend:
Up to the age of 9 months
(up to 10 kg):
a rearward facing child seat, to beinstalled using a 3 point (inertiareel) seat belt. From 9 months to 3 years
(up to 18 kg):
a forward facing child seat, to beinstalled in the rear using a 2 or 3point (lap or inertia reel) seat belt.

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Over 3 years of age(more than 15 kg):
a seat belt adapter allowing the child to sit in the rear seats, facingforward, using a 2 or 3 point (lap orinertia reel) seat belt. (applicable inparticular to children aged between3 and 6 years old). In certain countries, the law only allows children to be carried in the front seats of the vehicle in the following circum- stances: ¥ Rearward facing child seat (passenger airbag not fitted or de-activated).¥ When the rear seats do not allow the fitting of such a seat (seat removed or folded).
¥ When there are more children than can be safely seated in the rear. Please consult your dealer for further information on the range of approved and tested equipment available. Over 3 years of age
(more than 15 kg):
a booster cushion, more applicable to larger children, installed in therear seats, facing forward, using a 3point (inertia reel) seat belt. (appli-cable in particular to children agedbetween 6 and 10 years old).

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IMPORTANT:
For your safety, it is essential that you always sit with your back fully against the backrest.
Front airbags - Precautions ¥
The wearing of seat belts is obligatory.
¥ Never fix nor attach anything to the steering wheel boss; this could cause facial injuries should the airbag be activated.
¥ Do not stow nor allow objects to rest between your body and the airbag.
¥ Never drive with your hands on the centre boss of the steering wheel or holding the branches of the wheel.
¥ Do not smoke in the vehicle (risk of burns or injury should the airbag be deployed).
¥ Do not leave objects on the dashboard which could interfere with the operation of the airbag or cause injury to the passenger when activated.
¥ Make sure that the passenger does not place his feet on the dashboard when the vehicle is in motion.
¥ Children under ten years of age should use the rear seats with appropriate child restraints (see "Child restraints").

ACCESSORIESVI-6
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When choosing accessories for your vehicle, you should consult
your dealer. He is in the best position to advise you, as a result of hisproduct knowledge and the close contact maintained with the manu-
facturer.
Accessories, replacement parts
Your vehicle incorporates the most modern technology so as to providethe highest levels of active and pas-
sive security. It is important that these qualities are retained and that the characte-ristics of the vehicle are not altered. Advice Use only accessories and replace- ment parts approved by the manu-facturer for your vehicle. These accessories and replace- ment parts are designed specifical-ly for your vehicle and have beentested and approved for reliability
and safety. The manufacturer can-not provide this assurance for anyother products.
A large range of genuine approved and guaranteed accessories is availablefrom our dealer network:
- Security
: Glass etching, alarms, wheel bolt locks.
- Protection : Seat covers, carpets.
- Communication : Radio-telephone, radio/cassette, CD changer, CB.
- Customising : Body styling, spoilers, interior wood finishers,
wooden steering wheel, leather, etc.
- Comfort : Air conditioning, additional heating, sun roof,
storage, etc.
- Leisure : Tow bar, roof bars, ski carrier etc.
- Children : Child restraints, sun blinds, etc.
- Maintenance : Screenwash fluid, engine coolant, cleaning products
for interior and exterior.