Securing systems for child restraint systems
in the vehicle
Only use the following securing systems for child
restraint systems:
- the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting brackets
- the vehicle's seat belt system
- the Top Tether anchorages
Installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system is preferred.
Simply attaching to the securing rings on the
vehicle can reduce the risk of installing the child
restraint system incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat
belt of the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system, always comply with the permissible
gross weight for the child and child restraint system.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a
height where a three-point seat belt can be
installed properly without a booster seat.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child
booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
Advantage of a rearward-facing child
restraint system
It is preferable to transport a baby or a small
child in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint
system. In this case, the child sits in the opposite direction to the direction
of travel and faces
backwards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cervical
spine during an accident can be reduced in
a rearward-facing child restraint system.
Always secure a child restraint system correctly
| WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by incorrect installation of the child
restraint system |
| If the child restraint system is incorrectly
installed on a suitable seating position, it
cannot perform its intended protective function.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction.
- Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
- Make sure that the entire base of the
child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.
- Never place objects under or behind
the child restraint system, e.g. cushions.
- Always use child restraint systems with
the original cover designed for them.
- Always replace damaged covers with
genuine covers.
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| WARNING Risk of injury or death from
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle |
| If the child restraint system is not correctly
installed or secured, it could release in the
event of an accident, sudden braking or a
sudden change in direction.
The child restraint system could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
- Always install child restraint systems
correctly, even when not in use.
- Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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- Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as the vehicle-specific
information:
- Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system on the rear seat.
- Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the rear seat.
- Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the front passenger seat. Observe the specific
instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems.
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both before and during the journey,
that the status of the front passenger front airbag is correct for the
current situation.
- Observe the warning labels in the vehicle
interior and on the child restraint system.
- Also secure Top Tether if present.
Do not alter the child restraint system
| WARNING Risk of injury due to modifications
to the child restraint system |
| The child restraint system may no longer
function as it is supposed to if you make
modifications or attach objects to it, e.g. toys
or unsuitable accessories. This poses an
increased risk of injury!
Never modify the child restraint system. Only
attach accessories which the manufacturer
of the child restraint system has authorized
especially for this child restraint system. |
Only use child restraint systems which are in
proper working condition
| WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restraint
systems |
| Child restraint systems or their retaining systems
that have been subjected to a load in
an accident may then not be able to perform
their intended protective function.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction.
- Always replace child restraint systems
immediately that have been damaged or
involved in an accident.
- Have the securing systems for the child
restraint systems checked at a qualified
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.
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Avoiding direct sun
| WARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight |
| If the child restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns from these parts,
particularly on metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
- Always make sure that the child
restraint system is not exposed to
direct sunlight.
- Protect it with a blanket, for example.
- If the child restraint system has been
exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.
- Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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Observe when stopping or parking
| WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children and animals left unattended
in the vehicle |
If you leave children and animals unattended
in the vehicle, they may be able to set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
- Releasing the parking brake.
- Shifting the automatic transmission out
of park position P.
- Starting the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equipment
and become trapped.
- Never leave children and animals unattended
in the vehicle.
- When leaving the vehicle, always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
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| WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to
exposure to extreme heat or cold in the
vehicle |
If people - particularly children - are
exposed to extreme temperatures over an
extended period of time, there is a risk of
serious or even fatal injury.
- Never leave anyone - particularly children
- unattended in the vehicle.
- Never leave animals in the vehicle unattended.
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Overview of suitable seats in the vehicle for installing a child restraint
system
Securing systems for child restraint systems
Vehicle seat
| Left/right rear seat |
Preferred securing system:
 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
seat securing system
 Also secure Top Tether if
present |
Alternative securing system:
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| Front passenger seat |
Securing system:
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Be sure to observe:
- If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
both before and during the journey, that the status
of the front passenger front airbag is correct
for the current situation.
- Notes on automatic front passenger front airbag
shutoff.
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| Center rear seat |
Securing system:
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