2020-2026 Mercedes GLA SUV Children in the vehicle -> Important safety notes User Manual
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Centre rear seat
Securing system:
7
Vehicle seat belt (/ page 134)
The following belt-secured child restraint systems
within the Universal category are approved: U, UF.
Observe the other alternatives for use
(/ page 134).
Important safety notes
Basic information
Be diligent
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a
child in the child restraint system may have seri-
ous 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
12 years old or under 1.50 m in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the fol-
lowing information:
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Always secure the child in a child restraint sys-
tem 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 tted:
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings:
(/ page 125)
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i‑Size securing rings: (/ page 127)
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Securing with the vehicle seat belt:
(/ page 127)
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 t a
child restraint system to a rear seat.
The generic term child restraint system
The generic term child restraint system is used in
this Owner'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 recom-
mends using a child booster seat
with a back-
rest 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 speci-
cations and guidelines. Further information can
be obtained at a qualied specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
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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/LATCH or i-Size securing rings
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the vehicle's seat belt system
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the Top Tether anchorages
Simply attaching to the ISOFIX/LATCH securing
rings or i‑Size securing rings on the vehicle can
reduce the risk of tting the child restraint system
incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat
belt of the ISOFIX/LATCH or i-Size child restraint
system, always comply with the permissible gross
weight for the child and child restraint system
(/ page 131).
Important warning notices
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 manufactur-
er's installation instructions 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 sys-
tem.
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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.
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Always observe the vehicle-specic informa-
tion.
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Fitting an ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint
system on the rear seat (/ page 131).
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Securing the child restraint system with
the seat belt (/ page 134).
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Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior 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 tted
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 occu-
pants.
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Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
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Always t child restraint systems cor-
rectly, even if they are transported
unused in the vehicle.
Do not modify the child restraint system
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WARNING Risk of injury due to modica-
tions to the child restraint system
The child restraint system can no longer func-
tion properly. This poses an increased risk of
injury.
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Never modify a child restraint system.
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Only ax 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 sys-
tems
Child restraint systems or their retaining sys-
tems that have been subjected to stress in an
accident may not be able to perform their
intended 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 dam-
aged or involved in an accident.
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Have the securing systems for the child
restraint systems checked at a qualied
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 suer 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 sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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Observe when stopping or parking
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WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to expo-
sure 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 chil-
dren, unattended in the vehicle.
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WARNING Risk of accident– and injury
due to children le unattended in the vehi-
cle
When children are le unattended in the vehi-
cle, 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 trac.
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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 118)
2
Vehicles without automatic front passenger
airbag shuto warning (visible when the front
passenger door is open) (/ page 120)
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Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child
restraint systems on the front passenger seat
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WARNING Risk of injury or death when
using a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem while the front passenger airbag is
enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is o, the front passenger airbag can
deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
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Always ensure that 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 ENA-
BLED FRONT AIRBAG. This can result in
the DEATH of or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD.
Observe the specic instructions for the rear-
ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint sys-
tems (/ page 129).
Warning notice on the front passenger sun visor
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front passenger seat,
always observe the additional notes.
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the notes on automatic front passenger airbag
shuto (/ page 102).
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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 101).
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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 sys-
tems.
Information on the automatic front passenger air-
bag shuto
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
both before and during the journey, that the sta-
tus 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 aect the function
of the automatic co-driver airbag shuto.
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Do not place any objects between the
seat surface and the child restraint sys-
tem.
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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 manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
When tting a child restraint system to the front
passenger seat, observe the vehicle-specic infor-
mation (/ page 118).
Rearward-facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is tted
on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbag must be disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up continu-
ously (/ page 101).
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WARNING Risk of injury or death when
using a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem while the front passenger airbag is
enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is o, the front passenger airbag can
deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
#
Always ensure that the front passenger
airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
#
NEVER use a rearward-facing child
restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
BLED FRONT AIRBAG. This can result in
the DEATH of or SERIOUS INJURY to 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 air-
bag is in this status, no rearward-facing child
restraint system may be tted on the front
passenger seat.
Instead, t the rearward-facing child restraint
system to a suitable rear seat.
Forward-facing child restraint system on the front
passenger seat
If a forward-facing child restraint system is tted
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.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
either lit continuously, or it is not lit
(/ page 101). Always observe the following infor-
mation.
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