Get Safety -> Children in the vehicle Guide for Mercedes GLA SUV First Generation (2013-2019)

How the air bag system works is deter-

mined by the severity of the accident detec-

ted, especially the vehicle deceleration or

acceleration and the apparent type of acci-

dent:

frontal collision

side impact

rollover

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent

Immediately after an accident, the following

measures are implemented, depending on

the type and severity of the impact:

the hazard warning lamps are activated

the emergency lighting is activated

the vehicle doors are unlocked

the front side windows are lowered

the engine is switched off

the fuel supply is cut off

vehicles with mbrace: automatic emer-

gency call

Children in the vehicle

Important safety notes

Accident statistics show that children

secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-

dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For

this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises

that you install a child restraint system on a

rear seat. Children are generally better pro-

tected there.

If a child younger than 12 years and under 5 ft

(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:

always secure the child in a child restraint

system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-

cles. The child restraint system must be

appropriate to the age, weight and size of

the child

be sure to observe the instructions and

safety notes in this section in addition to

the child restraint system manufacturer's

installation instructions

be sure to observe the instructions and

safety notes on the "Occupant classifica-

tion system (OCS)" (Y page 51)

WARNING

If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-

cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:

release the parking brake.

shift the automatic transmission out of the

parking position P.

start the engine.

In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-

ment and become trapped. There is a risk of

an accident and injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never

leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

WARNING

If persons, particularly children are subjected

to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or

cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even

fatal. Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is subjected to

direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-

dren may burn themselves on these parts,

particularly on the metal parts of the child

restraint system. There is a risk of injury.

If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with

you, always ensure that the child restraint

system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro-

tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child

restraint system has been exposed to direct

sunlight, let it cool down before securing the

child in it. Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle.

Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have

their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-

ting properly. Particular attention must be

paid to children.

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Observe the safety notes on the seat belt

(Y page 44) and the notes on correct use of

seat belts (Y page 45).

A booster seat may be necessary to achieve

proper seat belt positioning for children over

41 lbs (18 kg) or until they reach a height

where a lap/shoulder belt can be fastened

properly without a booster seat.

Special seat belt retractor

WARNING

If the seat belt is released while driving, the

child restraint system will no longer be

secured properly. The special seat belt retrac-

tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a

portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot

be immediately refastened. There is an

increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-

tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate

the special seat belt retractor and secure the

child restraint system properly.

All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are

equipped with a special seat belt retractor.

When activated, the special seat belt retrac-

tor ensures that the seat belt will not slacken

once the child restraint system has been

secured.

Installing a child restraint system:

Always comply with the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer's installation instruc-

tions.

Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt

outlet.

Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt

buckle.

Activating the special seat belt retractor:

Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia

reel retract it again.

While the seat belt is retracting, you should

hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat

belt retractor is activated.

Push the child seat restraint system down

so that the seat belt is tight and does not

loosen.

Removing a child restraint system/deactivat-

ing the special seat belt retractor:

Always comply with the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer's installation instruc-

tions.

Press the release button on the belt buckle,

hold the belt tongue firmly and guide it back

towards the belt outlet.

The special seat belt retractor is deactiva-

ted.

Child restraint system

The use of seat belts and child restraint sys-

tems is required by law in:

all 50 states

the U.S. territories

the District of Columbia

all Canadian provinces

You can obtain further information about the

correct child restraint system from any

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is installed incor-

rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as

intended. The child cannot then be restrained

in the event of an accident, heavy braking or

sudden changes of direction. There is an

increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.

Make sure that you observe the child restraint

system manufacturer's installation instruc-

tions and the notes on use. Please ensure,

that the base of the child restraint system is

always resting completely on the seat cush-

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ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under

or behind the child restraint system. Only use

child restraint systems with the original cover

designed for them. Only replace damaged

covers with genuine covers.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is installed incor-

rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in

the event of an accident, heavy braking or a

sudden change in direction. The child

restraint system could be thrown about, strik-

ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased

risk of injury, possibly even fatal.

Always install child restraint systems prop-

erly, even if they are not being used. Make

sure that you observe the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer's installation instructions.

You will find further information on stowing

objects, luggage or loads under "Loading

guidelines" (Y page 266).

WARNING

Child restraint systems or their securing sys-

tems which have been damaged or subjected

to a load in an accident can no longer protect

as intended. The child cannot then be

restrained in the event of an accident, heavy

braking or sudden changes of direction. There

is an increased risk of injury, possibly even

fatal.

Replace child restraint systems which have

been damaged or subjected to a load in an

accident as soon as possible. Have the secur-

ing systems on the child restraint system

checked at a qualified specialist workshop,

before you install a child restraint system

again.

Securing systems for the child restraint sys-

tem are:

the seat belt system

the ISOFIX (LATCH-type) securing rings

the Top Tether anchorages

If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child

on the front-passenger seat, be sure to

observe the information on the "Occupant

Classification System (OCS)" (Y page 51).

There you will also find information on

deactivating the front-passenger front air

bag.

All child restraint systems must meet the fol-

lowing standards:

U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand-

ards 213 and 225

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

213 and 210.2

Confirmation that the child restraint system

corresponds to the standards can be found

on an instruction label on the child restraint

system. This confirmation can also be found

in the installation instructions that are inclu-

ded with the child restraint system.

Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-

rior and on the child restraint system.

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur-

ing system

WARNING

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems

do not offer sufficient protective effect for

children whose weight is greater than 48 lbs

(22 kg) who are secured using the safety belt

integrated in the child restraint system. In the

event of an accident, a child might not be

restrained correctly. This poses an increased

risk of injury or even fatal injury.

If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg),

only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint

systems with which the child is also secured

with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the

child restraint system with the Top Tether

belt, if available.

Always comply with the manufacturer's

installation and operating instructions for the

child restraint system used.

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Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-

type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is

engaged correctly in both LATCH-type (ISO-

FIX) securing rings

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint system on both LATCH-type (ISO-

FIX) securing rings :.

ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for

specially designed child restraint systems on

the rear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing

rings : for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint systems are installed on the left and

right rear seats.

Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may

also be used and can be installed using the

vehicle's seat belt system. Install child seats

according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Top Tether

Introduction

Top Tether provides an additional connection

between a child restraint system, secured

with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount,

and the rear seat. This helps reduce the risk of

injury even further. If the child restraint sys-

tem is equipped with a Top Tether belt, this

should always be used.

Important safety notes

WARNING

If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they

could fold forwards in the event of an acci-

dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of

direction. As a result, child restraint systems

cannot perform their intended protective

function. Rear seat backrests that are not

locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g.

in the event of an accident. This poses an

increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Always lock rear seat backrests after instal-

ling a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock veri-

fication indicator. Adjust the rear seat backr-

ests so that they are in an upright position.

If the rear backrest is not engaged and

locked, the red lock verification indicator will

be visible (Y page 270).

Top Tether anchorages

The Top Tether anchorages are located on the

rear side of the rear seat backrests.

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Vehicles with adjustable head restraints:

Move head restraint : upwards.

Route Top Tether belt ? under head

restraint : between the two head restraint

bars.

Vehicles without adjustable head

restraints:

Top Tether belt with one belt strap: route

Top Tether belt ? centrally over head

restraint :.

Top Tether belt with two belt straps:

route one Top Tether belt ? to the left and

one to the right past the side of head

restraint :.

All vehicles:

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint system with Top Tether. Always

comply with the child restraint system

manufacturer's installation instructions

when doing so.

Hook Top Tether hook = of Top Tether

belt ? into Top Tether anchorage ;.

Make sure that:

Top Tether hook = is hooked into Top

Tether anchorage ; as shown.

Top Tether belt ? is not twisted.

Top Tether belt ? is routed between the

rear seat backrest and the cargo com-

partment cover if the cargo compart-

ment cover is installed.

Tension Top Tether belt ?. Always comply

with the child restraint system manufactur-

er's installation instructions when doing so.

Vehicles with adjustable head restraints:

Move head restraint : back down again

slightly if necessary (Y page 100). Make

sure that you do not interfere with the cor-

rect routing of Top Tether belt ?.

Child restraint system on the front-

passenger seat

General notes

Accident statistics show that children

secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-

dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For

this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises

that you install a child restraint system on a

rear seat.

If it is absolutely necessary to install a child

restraint system to the front-passenger seat,

be sure to observe the instructions and safety

notes on the "Occupant classification system

(OCS)" (Y page 51).

You can thus avoid the risks that could arise

as a result of:

an incorrectly categorized person in the

front-passenger seat

the unintentional deactivation of the front-

passenger front air bag

the unsuitable positioning of the child

restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-

board

Rearward-facing child restraint system

If it is absolutely necessary to install a rear-

ward-facing child restraint system on the

front-passenger seat, always make sure that

the front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-

ted. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp is permanently lit (Y page 43)

is the front-passenger front air bag deactiva-

ted.

Always observe the child restraint system

manufacturer's installation and operating

instructions.

Forward-facing child restraint system

If it is absolutely necessary to install a

forward-facing child restraint system on the

front-passenger seat, always move the front-

passenger seat as far back as possible. The

entire base of the child restraint system must

always rest on the seat cushion of the front-

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passenger seat. The backrest of the child

restraint system must, as far as possible, lie

flat against the backrest of the front-

passenger seat. The child restraint system

must not touch the roof or be put under strain

by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the

seat backrest and the head restraint position

accordingly. Always make sure that the shoul-

der belt strap is correctly routed from the

vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt

guide on the child restraint system. The shoul-

der belt strap must be routed forwards and

downwards from the vehicle belt sash guide.

If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt sash

guide and the front-passenger seat accord-

ingly.

Always observe the child restraint system

manufacturer's installation and operating

instructions.

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes

WARNING

If children are traveling in the vehicle, they

could:

open doors, thus endangering other people

or road users

exit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming

traffic

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped

There is a risk of an accident and injury.

Always activate the child-proof locks and

override feature if children are traveling in the

vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take

the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never

leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Override feature for:

the rear doors (Y page 64)

the rear side windows (Y page 64)

WARNING

If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-

cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:

release the parking brake.

shift the automatic transmission out of the

parking position P.

start the engine.

In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-

ment and become trapped. There is a risk of

an accident and injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never

leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

WARNING

If persons, particularly children are subjected

to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or

cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even

fatal. Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is subjected to

direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-

dren may burn themselves on these parts,

particularly on the metal parts of the child

restraint system. There is a risk of injury.

If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with

you, always ensure that the child restraint

system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro-

tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child

restraint system has been exposed to direct

sunlight, let it cool down before securing the

child in it. Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle.

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