[. . . ] No modifications may be made to the child safety seat other than by the manufacturer. € Use the KIDFIX exclusively for securing your child in your vehicle. If you secure your child in the child seat with only a 2-point belt, then in the event of an accident this may cause serious injuries to your child, possibly resulting in death. The KIDFIX is approved for two different methods of installation: with the KIDFIX locking arms 15 into the ISOFIX fastening points in the vehicle (semi-universal). [. . . ] € the child safety seat is always secured when it is in the vehicle, even if no child is being transported. To protect your vehicle • Some vehicle seat covers of sensitive materials (e. This can be avoided by placing a blanket or towel under the child seat. 1 Fastening with the KIDFIX locking arms The KIDFIX is installed permanently in the vehicle with the KIDFIX locking arms. Your child is then buckled into the child seat with the vehicle's 3-point seatbelt. σ Clip the two insert guides 16*, recess facing upwards, to the two ISOFIX fastening points 20. The ISOFIX fastening points 20 are located between the surface and the backrest of the vehicle seat. * The insert guides make it easier to install the seat using ISOFIX and prevent the seat cover from becoming damaged. If your vehicle has folding backrests, remove the insert guides before folding them down. Most malfunctions are caused by contamination in the insert guides and on the hooks. σ Push the green safety button 22 and the red release button 23 on both KIDFIX locking arms 15 towards each other. This ensures that both hooks on the KIDFIX locking arms 15 are open and ready to use. σ Push both KIDFIX locking arms 15 into the insert guides 16, until the KIDFIX locking arms 15 engage on both sides. σ Push the seat cushion 1 to the rear against the backrest of the vehicle seat (see 3. σ Pull on the seat cushion 1 to ensure it is engaged on both sides. 2 Removal with KIDFIX locking arms  Pull the adjusting lever 21 upwards and pull the seat cushion 1 all the way forward. σ Push the green safety button 22 and the red release button 23 on both locking arms 15 towards each other. σ Pull the adjusting lever 21 upwards and push the KIDFIX locking arms 15 all the way into the seat cushion 1. 3 Making sure that the child seat with the KIDFIX locking arms is installed correctly For the safety of your child, please check that. € the seat cushion is engaged on both sides with the KIDFIX locking arms 15 into the ISOFIX fastening points 20 and that both green safety buttons 22 are visible, 4. 4 Fastening with the vehicle's 3point seatbelt The KIDFIX is not installed permanently in the vehicle. It is simply secured together with your child using the vehicle's 3-point seatbelt. [. . . ] This is not a material defect, but rather a normal sign of wear which is not covered by the warranty. Please contact your retailer directly in the event of a warranty claim. when processing claims , product-specific depreciation rates will be applied. Please refer to our General Terms and Conditions which are available from your retailer. [. . . ]