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Key facts in brief
134
Important safety notes 136
Suitable child restraint systems for the
transport of children
143
Suitable seats for attaching child restraint
systems
147
Securing the child restraint system 151
Child safety locks 156
Passive occupant presence reminder 160
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Key facts in brief
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WHEN TRANSPORTING CHILDREN:
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle (/page137).
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Secure children younger than twelveor of a height up to 1.50 m on
the seat (see illustration above) properly with a suitable and approved
child restraint system (/page143) and secure small children in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
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Observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc‐
tions.
LEFT/RIGHT REAR SEAT (PREFERRED SEATS)
PREFERRED FASTENING SYSTEM:
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ISOFIX mounting brackets (/page147)
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or i‑Size mounting brackets (/page148)
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and additionally fasten Top Tether if available (/page154).
ALTERNATIVE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM:
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Vehicle seat belt (/page155)
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Additionally fasten Top Tether if recommended by the manufacturer
of the child restraint system (/page154).
The following child restraint systems of the Universal category are approved:
U, UF, i-U, IUF. Please see the other alternatives for use (/page147).
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
FASTENING SYSTEM:
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Vehicle seat belt (/page155)
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BE SURE TO OBSERVE:
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If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that the status of the
front passenger airbag is correct for the current situation (/page118).
The following child restraint systems of the Universal category are approved:
U
(*)
, UF. Please see the other alternatives for use (/page148).
(*) rearward-facing child restraint systems only in conjunction with automatic
airbag shutoff
REAR CENTRE SEAT
FASTENING SYSTEM:
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Vehicle seat belt (/page155)
The following belt-secured child restraint systems of the Universal category
are approved: U, UF. Please see the other alternatives for use (/page148).
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Important safety notes
Basic information
BE DILIGENT
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a child in the child restraint
system may have serious consequences. Always be diligent in securing a child
carefully before every journey.
Never allow babies and children to travel sitting on the lap of another vehicle
occupant.
TO IMPROVE PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN
TWELVEYEARS OR UNDER 1.50 M IN HEIGHT, MERCEDES-BENZ
URGENTLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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Always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for this
Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
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The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and
size of the child.
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The vehicle seat must be suitable for the child restraint system to be
fitted:
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ISOFIX mounting bracket: (/page147)
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i‑Size mounting bracket: (/page148)
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Securing with the vehicle seat belt: (/page148)
Accident statistics show that children secured on the rear seats are generally
safer than children secured on the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz
strongly advises that you fit a child restraint system to a rear seat.
THE GENERIC TERM CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
THE GENERIC TERM CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM IS USED IN THIS OWN‐
ER'S MANUAL. A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM IS, FOR EXAMPLE:
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a baby car seat
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a rearward-facing child seat
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a forward-facing child seat
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a child booster seat – Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child booster
seat with a seat backrest and seat belt guide.
OBSERVE LAWS AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Always observe the legal requirements when using a child restraint system in
the vehicle.
Make sure that the child restraint system is approved in accordance with the
valid test specifications and guidelines. Further information can be obtained
at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
SECURING SYSTEMS FOR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS IN THE VEHICLE
ONLY USE THE FOLLOWING SECURING SYSTEMS FOR CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS:
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the ISOFIX or i-Size mounting brackets
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the vehicle's seat belt system
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the Top Tether anchorages
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Simply attaching to the ISOFIX mounting brackets or i‑Size mounting brackets
on the vehicle can reduce the risk of fitting the child restraint system incor‐
rectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat belt of the ISOFIX or i-Size
child restraint system, always comply with the permissible gross mass for the
child and child restraint system (/page152).
Important warning stickers
ALWAYS SECURE A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CORRECTLY
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to incorrect installation of the child
restraint system
The child can then not be protected or restrained as intended.
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Be sure to comply with the manufacturer's installation instruc‐
tions for the child restraint system and its correct use.
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Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system
always rests on the sitting surface of the seat.
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Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or behind the child
restraint system.
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Use child restraint systems only with the original cover
designed for them.
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Always replace damaged covers with genuine covers.
Vehicles with a through-loading feature in the rear seat backrest: do not fit a
rearward-facing child restraint system on the rear centre seat.
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Always observe the vehicle-specific information.
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Fitting an ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint system on the rear seat
(/page152).
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Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt
(/page155).
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Observe the warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the child
restraint system.
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to unsecured child restraint systems in
the vehicle
If the child restraint system is incorrectly fitted or not secured, it can
become detached.
The child cannot then be protected or restrained as intended.
The unused child restraint system can be become detached and strike
vehicle occupants.
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Always comply with the manufacturer's installation instruc‐
tions for the child restraint system and its correct use.
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Always fit child restraint systems correctly, even if they are
transported unused in the vehicle.
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DO NOT MODIFY THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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WARNING
Risk of injury due to modifications to the child restraint system
The child restraint system can no longer function properly. This poses
an increased risk of injury.
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Never modify a child restraint system.
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Only affix accessories which have been specially approved
for this child restraint system by the child restraint system's
manufacturer.
ONLY USE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS WHICH ARE IN PROPER WORKING
CONDITION
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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 sub‐
jected to stress in an accident may not be able to perform their inten‐
ded protective function.
It may be the case that the child cannot be properly restrained.
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Always immediately replace child restraint systems that have
been damaged or involved in an accident.
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Have the securing systems for the child restraint systems
checked at a qualified specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.
AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT
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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.
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Always make sure that the child restraint system is not
exposed to direct sunlight.
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Protect the child restraint system with a blanket, for example.
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If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sun‐
light, allow it to cool before securing a child into it.
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
OBSERVE WHEN STOPPING OR PARKING
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WARNING
Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the
vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected to prolonged exposure to
intense heat or cold, there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
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Never leave persons, particularly children, unattended in the
vehicle.
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&
WARNING
Risk of accident– and injury due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
WHEN CHILDREN ARE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE VEHICLE, THEY
CAN BE EXPECTED IN PARTICULAR TO
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open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
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get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
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operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
IN ADDITION, THE CHILDREN COULD ALSO SET THE VEHICLE IN
MOTION, FOR EXAMPLE BY:
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releasing the parking brake.
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changing the drive range.
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starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and
lock the vehicle.
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Keep the key out of reach of children.
Overview of warning stickers in the vehicle
1 Front passenger airbag warning (on the front passenger sun visor)
(/page140)
2 Vehicles without automatic front passenger airbag deactivation warning
(visible when the front passenger door is open) (/page142)
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Notes on rear-facing and front-facing child
restraint systems on the front passenger seat
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death from using a rearward-facing child restraint
system when the front passenger airbag is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the
co-driver seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off,
the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident.
The airbag could hit the child.
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Always make sure the front passenger airbag is disabled. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
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NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat
with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG. This can result in the DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY of the CHILD.
Observe the specific instructions for the rearward-facing and forward-facing
child restraint systems (/page151).
Warning notice on the front passenger sun visor
IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO INSTALL A CHILD RESTRAINT SYS‐
TEM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOW‐
ING INFORMATION:
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The notes on automatic front passenger airbag deactivation
(/page120).
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When using a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front
passenger seat, the front passenger airbag must always be disabled.
This is only the case if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit
continuously (/page118).
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The front passenger airbag is enabled when the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp is not lit. The front passenger airbag may be
deployed during an accident. In that case, do not use rearward-facing
child restraint systems.
Information on the automatic front passenger
airbag deactivation
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the
journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct for the current
situation.
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to objects between the seat surface
and the child restraint system
Objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system could
affect the function of the automatic co-driver airbag shutoff.
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Do not place any objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system.
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Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system is
always resting on the seat surface of the co-driver seat.
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The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must,
as far as possible, be resting on the seat backrest of the co-
driver seat.
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It is essential to comply with the child restraint system manu‐
facturer's installation instructions.
When fitting a child restraint system to the front passenger seat, observe the
vehicle-specific information (/page140).
REARWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ON THE FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is fitted on the front passenger seat,
the front passenger airbag must be deactivated. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp must light up continuously (/page118).
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death from using a rearward-facing child restraint
system when the front passenger airbag is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the
co-driver seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off,
the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident.
The airbag could hit the child.
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Always make sure the front passenger airbag is disabled. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
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NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat
with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG. This can result in the DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY of the CHILD.
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The front passenger airbag is enabled depending on the child
restraint system and the stature of the child. The PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up.
The front passenger airbag may be deployed during an accident.
If the front passenger airbag is in this status, no rearward-facing
child restraint system may be fitted on the front passenger seat.
Instead, fit the rearward-facing child restraint system on a suita‐
ble rear seat.
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ON THE FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT
If a forward-facing child restraint system is fitted on the front passenger seat,
the front passenger airbag may be automatically enabled or disabled. The
status of the front passenger airbag depends on the child restraint system and
the stature of the child.
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The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is either lit continuously, or it is
not lit (/page118). Always observe the following information.
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to incorrect positioning of the child
restraint system
IF YOU SECURE A CHILD IN A FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM ON THE CO-DRIVER SEAT AND YOU POSITION THE CO-
DRIVER SEAT TOO CLOSE TO THE DASHBOARD, IN THE EVENT OF
AN ACCIDENT, THE CHILD COULD:
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come into contact with the vehicle's interior if the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, for example
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be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off
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Always move the co-driver seat as far back as possible. In
doing so, always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is
correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the
shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder
belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the
seat belt outlet. If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and
the co-driver seat accordingly.
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Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions.
Notes on vehicles without automatic front
passenger airbag deactivation
(/page139)Vehicles without automatic front passenger airbag deactivation
have a special sticker which is visible when the front passenger door is
opened.
MAKE SURE YOU OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
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Never fit a rearward-facing child restraint system to the front passenger
seat.
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Always fit a rearward-facing child restraint system to a suitable rear seat
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Notes on rear-facing and front-facing child restraint systems on the front
passenger seat (/page140)
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Suitable child restraint systems for the transport of children
Information on the advantage of a rearward-
facing child restraint system
Transport a baby in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint system only. It
is also preferable to transport 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.
Approval categories for child restraint sys‐
tems
ONLY CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS THAT MEET THE FOLLOWING UNECE
STANDARDS ARE APPROVED FOR USE IN THE VEHICLE:
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UN-R44
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UN-R129
IDENTIFICATION OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, FOREXAMPLE, IS AVAILABLE ON THE
APPROVAL LABEL ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
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Approval category
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Child weight group
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Authorisation number
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Child restraint system size class
Approval categories under UN-R44
Example of an approval label
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Universal: child restraint systems in the "Universal" category are
approved for installation in vehicles. Following overviews of the suitabil‐
ity of seats for securing child restraint systems, they can be used on
seats labelled U, UF or IUF.
The identification IUF refers to ISOFIX/LATCH child restraint systems in
the "Universal" category. These child restraint systems must be addition‐
ally secured using Top Tether or support points.
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Semi-Universal: child restraint systems in the "Semi-Universal" category
may only be used if the vehicle and vehicle seat are listed in the child
restraint system manufacturer's vehicle model list.
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Vehicle-specific: child restraint systems in the "Vehicle-specific" cate‐
gory may only be used if the vehicle and vehicle seat are listed in the
child restraint system manufacturer's vehicle model list.
Approval categories under UN-R129
Example of an approval label
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i‑Size child restraint systems and booster seats with seat backrest: suit‐
able for attachment to i‑Size mounting brackets. They can be used on
seats marked i‑U.
Child restraint systems in this category can also be attached to ISOFIX
bars if approved by the child restraint system manufacturer. i‑Size boos‐
ter seats with backrest can be used on seats marked U if the seat is
approved for category B2/B3.
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Belted child restraint systems and belted booster seats without seat
backrest in the Universal category: suitable for attachment to seats
marked U.
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Vehicle-specific child restraint systems (ISOFIX or belted attachment as
well as child booster seats with and without seat backrest): suitable for
attachment to seats marked i‑U or U if approved by the child restraint
system manufacturer.
PLEASE OBSERVE SUITABILITY OF THE VEHICLE SEATS
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Suitability of seats for attaching ISOFIX/LATCH child restraint systems
(/page147)
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Suitability of seats for securing i‑Size child restraint systems
(/page148).
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Suitability of seats for fastening belt-secured child restraint systems
(/page148)
Overview of recommended child restraint
systems
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Further information on the correct child restraint system can
be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose.
ATTACHMENT WITH ISOFIX
WEIGHT CATEGORY 0+ (UP TO 13KG AND UP TO APPROX. 15MONTHS)
Type
1
Baby Safe 3 i-Size
Size category R2
Approval E1*129R03/04*0060*02
Order number A 000 970 68 02
Order number
FlexBase iSense
A 000 970 73 02
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer
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WEIGHT CATEGORY I (9 TO 18KG AND FROM APPROX. 9MONTHS TO
4YEARS), DUALFIX 3 I-SIZE
Type
1
Dualfix 3 i-Size
Size category F2X/R2
Approval E1*129R03/04*0060*02
Order number A 000 970 93 02
Order number
FlexBase iSense
A 000 970 73 02
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer
WEIGHT CATEGORY I (9 TO 18KG AND FROM APPROX. 9MONTHS TO
4YEARS), DUALFIX 5Z
Type
1
Dualfix 5Z
Size category F2X/R2
Approval E1 030060
Order number A 000 970 93 02
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer
WEIGHT CATEGORY II (15 TO 25KG AND UP TO 7YEARS)
Type
1
KIDFIX M i-Size
Size category B2
Approval E1*129R03/04*0061*02
Order number A 000 970 89 02
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer
ATTACHMENT WITH I-SIZE (R129 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS)
WEIGHT UP TO 13KG, SIZE 40 TO 83CM AND AGE FROM BIRTH TO
APPROX. 15MONTHS
Type
1
Baby Safe 3 i-Size
Size category R2
Approval E1*129R03/04*0060*02
Order number A 000 970 68 02
Order number
FlexBase iSense
A 000 970 73 02
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer
WEIGHT TO 18KG, SIZE 61 TO 105CM AND AGE FROM APPROX.
3MONTHS TO 4YEARS (DUALFIX 3 I-SIZE)
Type
1
Dualfix 3 i-Size
Size category F2X/R2
Approval E1*129R03/04*0060*02
Order number A 000 970 93 02
Order number
FlexBase iSense
A 000 970 73 02
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer
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Suitable seats for attaching child restraint systems
Overview of suitability of the seats for attach‐
ing ISOFIX/LATCH child restraint systems
ISOFIX IS A STANDARDISED SECURING SYSTEM FOR SPECIALLY
DESIGNED CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
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The symbol indicates seats suitable for attaching an ISOFIX child
restraint system in accordance with UN R44 (/page143).
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ISOFIX child restraint systems can also be installed on seats with
i‑Size markings (/page148).
Attach only ISOFIX child restraint systems that are approved in accordance
with UN R44 as per the following ISOFIX tables.
CARRY COT
Size class–
Equipment
Left/right rear seat
F – ISO/L1 X
G – ISO/L2 X
X Not suitable for an ISOFIX child restraint system in this weight
group and/or size class.
WEIGHT GROUP 0 (UP TO 10KG AND UP TO APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS)
Size class–
Equipment
Left/right rear seat
E – ISO/R1 IL
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems according to the
table in "Overview of the recommended child restraint systems",
or if the vehicle and the seat are listed on the child restraint
system manufacturer's vehicle model list.
WEIGHT GROUP 0+ (UP TO 13KG AND UP TO APPROXIMATELY 15
MONTHS)
Size class–
Equipment
Left/right rear seat
E – ISO/R1 IL
D – ISO/R2 IL
C – ISO/R3 IL (1)
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems according to the table in "Overview of the
recommended child restraint systems", or if the vehicle and the seat are listed on the child
restraint system manufacturer's vehicle model list.
(1) When using a child restraint system of size class (ISO/R3), move the front seat into the
highest position. Make sure that the seat backrest of the front seat does not rest against the
child restraint system.
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WEIGHT GROUP 1 (9–18KG AND APPROXIMATELY 9 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS)
Size class–
Equipment
Left/right rear seat
D – ISO/R2 IL
C – ISO/R3 IL (1)
B – ISO/F2 IUF
B1 – ISO/F2X IUF
A – ISO/F3 IUF
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems according to the table in "Overview of the
recommended child restraint systems", or if the vehicle and the seat are listed on the child
restraint system manufacturer's vehicle model list.
IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems of the "Universal" category in
this weight group.
(1) When using a child restraint system of size class (ISO/R3), move the front seat into the
highest position. Make sure that the seat backrest of the front seat does not rest against the
child restraint system.
Overview of suitability of the seats for attach‐
ing i‑Size child restraint systems
I‑SIZE IS A STANDARDISED SECURING SYSTEM FOR SPECIALLY
DESIGNED CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
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i‑Size child restraint systems can be attached to a seat with the
i‑Size marking (/page143).
Child restraint systems that are approved in accordance with the
following i‑Size table may be attached.
LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SEAT
i‑Size child restraint systems (ISO/R1, ISO/R2, ISO/R2X, ISO/R3, ISO/F2, ISO/
F2X, ISO/F3, ISO/B2, ISO/B3)
i‑U
i-U Suitable for forward-facing and rearward-facing i-Size child restraint systems in the "Universal" category.
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
i‑Size child restraint systems (ISO/R1, ISO/R2, ISO/R2X, ISO/R3, ISO/F2, ISO/
F2X, ISO/F3, ISO/B2, ISO/B3)
X
X Not suitable for an i-Size child restraint system in the "Universal" category.
Overview on the suitability of seats for fas‐
tening belt-secured child restraint systems
Suitability of seats for fastening belt-secured child restraint systems
REAR SEATS
Weight category 0: to 10 kg
Left/right rear seat U, L
Rear centre seat
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U, L
Weight category 0+: to 13 kg
Left/right rear seat U, L
Rear centre seat
1
U, L
Weight category I: 9 to 18 kg
Left/right rear seat U, L
Rear centre seat
1
U, L
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Weight category II: 15 to 25 kg
Left/right rear seat U, L
Rear centre seat
1
U, L
Weight category III: 22 to 36 kg
Left/right rear seat U, L
Rear centre seat
1
U, L
1 Child restraint systems with a support leg are not suitable for
this seat.
U Suitable for child restraint systems of the "Universal" category in
this weight category.
L Suitable for semi-universal child restraint systems according to
the table in "Recommended child restraint systems", or if the vehi‐
cle and the seat are listed in the child restraint system manufactur‐
er's vehicle model list.
NOTES ON CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
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If it is absolutely necessary for you to fit a child restraint system to
the front passenger seat, be sure to observe the information on child
restraint systems on the front passenger seat (/page140).
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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 airbag is correct for the current situation (/page118).
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
Weight category 0: to 10 kg
Front passenger airbag enabled
1
X
Front passenger airbag disabled
1, 2
U, L
Weight category 0+: to 13 kg
Front passenger airbag enabled
1
X
Front passenger airbag disabled
1, 2
U, L
Weight category I: 9 to 18 kg
Front passenger airbag enabled
1
UF, L
Front passenger airbag disabled
1, 2
U, L
Weight category II: 15 to 25 kg
Front passenger airbag enabled
1
UF, L
Front passenger airbag disabled
1, 2
U, L
Weight category III: 22 to 36 kg
Front passenger airbag enabled
1
UF, L
Front passenger airbag disabled
1, 2
U, L
1 Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that the front edge of the
seat cushion is in the highest position and the rear edge of the
seat cushion is in the lowest position.
2 The vehicle is equipped with automatic front passenger airbag
deactivation. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must be
on.
X Not suitable for children in this weight category.
U Suitable for child restraint systems of the "Universal" category in
this weight category.
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L Suitable for semi-universal child restraint systems according to
the table in "Recommended child restraint systems", or if the vehi‐
cle and the seat are listed in the child restraint system manufactur‐
er's vehicle model list.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems of the "Uni‐
versal" category in this weight category.
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Securing the child restraint system
Adjusting the seat correctly
WHEN FITTING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ON THE LEFT OR RIGHT
REAR SEAT, ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary,
move the front seat slightly forwards.
If the head restraint of the child restraint system cannot be fully extended
when it is installed in the vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the maxi‐
mum size setting for certain child restraint systems. Observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instructions.
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Contact with the roof when the head restraint is fully extended
and locked in place will not result in any restrictions on use.
®° ALSO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WHEN FITTING AN ISOFIX OR
I‑SIZE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
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When using a rearward-facing child restraint system on a rear seat:
adjust the front seat so that it does not touch the child restraint system.
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When using a forward-facing child restraint system with integrated
child seat belt: adjust the head restraint of the respective seat so that
it does not push the child restraint system forwards. If necessary, the
respective head restraint can be removed. In addition, the seat backrest
of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the
backrest of the vehicle seat. After the child restraint system has been
removed, replace the vehicle head restraint immediately and adjust it
correctly.
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The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof
and the seat cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong direction. Where
possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.
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Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the child restraint system is
not put under strain by the head restraint.
7 WHEN FITTING A BELT-SECURED CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM, ALSO
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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When using a rearward-facing child restraint system on a rear seat:
adjust the front seat so that it does not touch the child restraint system.
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When using a forward-facing child restraint system with integrated
child seat belt: adjust the head restraint of the respective seat so that
it does not push the child restraint system forwards. If necessary, the
respective head restraint can be removed. In addition, the seat backrest
of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the
backrest of the vehicle seat. After the child restraint system has been
removed, replace the vehicle head restraint immediately and adjust it
correctly.
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The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as
possible, be resting on the seat backrest of the rear seat.
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The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof
and the seat cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong direction. Where
possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.
#
Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the child restraint system is
not put under strain by the head restraint.
#
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary,
move the front seat slightly forwards.
7 DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, ALWAYS OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING WHEN FITTING A BELT-SECURED CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT:
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Observe the notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint
systems on the front passenger seat (/page140).
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When using a forward-facing child restraint system integrated child
seat belt: remove the head restraint from the front passenger seat, if
possible. After the child restraint system has been removed, immediately
replace the head restraint and adjust it correctly.
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The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far
as possible, be resting against the seat backrest of the front passenger
seat.
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The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof
and the seat cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong direction.
#
Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the child restraint system is
not put under strain by the head restraint.
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Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or behind the child restraint
system.
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Set the front passenger seat as far back as possible and move the seat
into the highest position if possible. Always make sure that the shoulder
belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle
to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder
belt strap must be routed forwards from the seat belt outlet and, where
possible, downwards to the child restraint system.
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Fully retract the seat cushion length adjustment.
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Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that the front edge of the seat
cushion is in the highest position and the rear edge of the seat cushion
is in the lowest position.
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Set the seat backrest to the most vertical position possible.
Fitting an ISOFIX/LATCH or i-Size child
restraint system
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WARNING
Risk of accident if the rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest may fold forwards,
even while the vehicle is in motion.
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As a result, the vehicle occupant will be pressed into the seat belt
with increased force. The seat belt will not be able to protect as
intended and could cause additional injury.
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Objects or loads in the boot or load compartment cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.
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Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat
backrest are engaged before every trip.
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Ensure that the rear seat backrest is engaged. To do so, pull forcefully on the
seat backrest.
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death if the permissible gross mass of the child
and child restraint system together is exceeded.
Too much load may be placed on the ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint
systems and the child may not be restrained correctly in the event of an
accident, for example.
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If the child is secured in an ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint
system with integrated seat belts, the total mass of the child
and child restraint system must not exceed 33 kg.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE INFORMATION ON THE MASS OF THE CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
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in the installation instructions and Owner's Manual provided by the man‐
ufacturer of the child restraint system used
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on a label on the child restraint system, if present
Regularly check that the permissible gross mass of the child and child restraint
system is still being adhered to.
WHEN FITTING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM, ALSO OBSERVE THE FOL‐
LOWING:
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Always observe the area of use and the suitability of the seats for
attaching a child restraint system.
®ISOFIX mounting brackets (/page147)
or
°i‑Size mounting brackets (/page148)
1 ISOFIX mounting bracket
2 i‑Size mounting brackets
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Before every journey always ensure that the ISOFIX/LATCH child
restraint system or the i‑Size child restraint system is engaged in both
mounting brackets on the vehicle.
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NOTE
Damage to the seat belt for the centre seat during installation of
the child restraint system
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Make sure that the seat belt is not trapped.
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Attach the ISOFIX/LATCH or i‑Size child restraint system to both mount‐
ing brackets in the vehicle.
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Fastening a Top Tether
&
WARNING
Risk of injury or death if the rear seat backrests are not locked
after Top Tether belts are fitted
The rear seat backrests may fold forwards.
As a result, child restraint systems will no longer be able to perform
their intended protective function. This may also cause additional inju‐
ries.
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Always lock rear seat backrests after fitting Top Tether belts.
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Adjust the rear seat backrests so that they are in an upright
position.
Ensure that the rear seat backrest is engaged. To do so, pull forcefully on the
seat backrest.
¯ If the child restraint system is equipped with a Top Tether belt:
The risk of injury may be reduced by Top Tether. The Top Tether belt enables
an additional connection between the child restraint system attached with
ISOFIX or i‑Size and the vehicle.
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Remove the load compartment cover and the partitioning net
(/page210).
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If necessary, slide head restraint 1 upwards (/page190).
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Fit the ISOFIX/LATCH or i‑Size child restraint system with Top Tether.
Comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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Guide Top Tether belt 4 under head restraint 1 between the two head
restraint bars.
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Hook Top Tether hook 3 into Top Tether anchorage 2 without twisting.
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#
Tension Top Tether belt 4. Comply with the child restraint system man‐
ufacturer's installation instructions.
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If necessary, slide head restraint 1 downwards (/page190). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the correct routing of Top Tether belt
4.
Fastening the child restraint system with the
seat belt
&
WARNING
Risk of accident if the rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest may fold forwards,
even while the vehicle is in motion.
R
As a result, the vehicle occupant will be pressed into the seat belt
with increased force. The seat belt will not be able to protect as
intended and could cause additional injury.
R
Objects or loads in the boot or load compartment cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.
#
Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat
backrest are engaged before every trip.
Ensure that the rear seat backrest is engaged. To do so, pull forcefully on the
seat backrest.
#
For a child restraint system of the category "Universal" or "Semi-Univer‐
sal" ensure that this is approved for the vehicle seat.
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Fit the child restraint system.
The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the
sitting surface of the seat.
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Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from
the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child
restraint system.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards from the seat belt
outlet and, where possible, downwards to the child restraint system.
#
When fitting on the rear seat: also secure Top Tether, if present
(/page154).
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When fitting on the front passenger seat: if necessary, adjust the seat
belt outlet and the front passenger seat appropriately.
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Child safety locks
Activating/deactivating the child safety lock
for the rear doors
&
WARNING
Risk of accident– and injury due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
WHEN CHILDREN ARE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE VEHICLE, THEY
CAN BE EXPECTED IN PARTICULAR TO
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open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
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get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
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operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
IN ADDITION, THE CHILDREN COULD ALSO SET THE VEHICLE IN
MOTION, FOR EXAMPLE BY:
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releasing the parking brake.
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changing the drive range.
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starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and
lock the vehicle.
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Keep the key out of reach of children.
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WARNING
Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the
vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected to prolonged exposure to
intense heat or cold, there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
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Never leave persons, particularly children, unattended in the
vehicle.
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&
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
IF CHILDREN ARE TRAVELLING IN THE VEHICLE, THEY COULD, IN
PARTICULAR:
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open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
R
get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
R
operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
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Always activate the installed child safety locks if children are
travelling in the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and
lock the vehicle.
There are child safety locks for the rear doors and the rear side windows.
The child safety locks on the rear doors secure each door separately. The
doors can no longer be opened from the inside.
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Press the lever in the direction indicated by the arrow 2 (activate) or 1
(deactivate).
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Check functionality of the child safety lock.
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Activating/deactivating the child safety lock
for the rear side windows
&
WARNING
Risk of accident– and injury due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
WHEN CHILDREN ARE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE VEHICLE, THEY
CAN BE EXPECTED IN PARTICULAR TO
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open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
R
get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
R
operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
IN ADDITION, THE CHILDREN COULD ALSO SET THE VEHICLE IN
MOTION, FOR EXAMPLE BY:
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releasing the parking brake.
R
changing the drive range.
R
starting the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
#
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and
lock the vehicle.
#
Keep the key out of reach of children.
&
WARNING
Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the
vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected to prolonged exposure to
intense heat or cold, there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
#
Never leave persons, particularly children, unattended in the
vehicle.
&
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
IF CHILDREN ARE TRAVELLING IN THE VEHICLE, THEY COULD, IN
PARTICULAR:
R
open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
R
get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
R
operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
#
Always activate the installed child safety locks if children are
travelling in the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
#
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and
lock the vehicle.
There are child safety locks for the rear doors and the rear side windows.
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To activate/deactivate: press the button 2.
THE REAR SIDE WINDOW CAN BE OPENED OR CLOSED AS FOLLOWS:
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Indicator lamp 1 is lit: via the switch on the driver's door
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Indicator lamp 1 is off: via the switch on the corresponding rear
door or driver's door
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Passive occupant presence reminder
Function of the passive occupant presence
reminder
The passive occupant presence reminder can help to remind you about a
child who may have been forgotten in the rear compartment of the vehicle.
It activates and deactivates automatically when the rear door is open for an
extended period of time and a child which the system presumes to be present
could enter or exit the vehicle.
When the vehicle is switched off, the
Do not leave persons or animals in
the vehicle
message appears on the driver display if the system was already
automatically activated.
You can permanently deactivate the function in the multimedia system
(/page160). When the system is deactivated, the p indicator lamp in
the driver display lights up.
Switching the passive occupant presence
reminder on or off in the multimedia system
Multimedia system:
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©
5
Settings
5
Vehicle
5
Occupant protection
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Activate or deactivate the function.
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The function is permanently switched on or off.
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