2020-2026 Mercedes GLA SUV Children in the vehicle -> Securing the child restraint system User Manual
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1 Adjust the seat cushion incli-
nation so that the front edge of
the seat cushion is in the high-
est position and the rear edge
of the seat cushion is in the low-
est position.
2 The vehicle is equipped with
automatic front passenger air-
bag shuto. The PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must be lit.
X Not suitable for children in
this weight category.
U Suitable for child restraint
systems of the "Universal" cate-
gory in this weight category.
L Suitable for semi-universal
child restraint systems accord-
ing to the table in "Recommen-
ded child restraint systems", or
if the vehicle and the seat are
listed in the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's vehicle
model list.
UF Suitable for forward-facing
child restraint systems of the
"Universal" category in this
weight category.
Securing the child restraint system
Adjusting the seat correctly
When tting a child restraint system on the le or
right rear seat, always observe the following:
#
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 sys-
tems. Observe the child restraint system manu-
facturer's installation instructions.
%
Contact with the roof when the head restraint
is fully extended and locked in place will not
result in any restrictions on use.
®° When tting an ISOFIX/LATCH or
i‑Size child restraint system, also observe the fol-
lowing:
#
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 sys-
tem.
#
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
backrest of the child restraint system must lie
as at as possible against the backrest of the
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vehicle seat. Aer the child restraint system
has been removed, replace the vehicle head
restraint immediately and adjust correctly.
#
The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat
cushion and/or be tted 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.
7 When tting a belt-secured child restraint
system, also observe the following:
#
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 sys-
tem.
#
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
backrest of the child restraint system must lie
as at as possible against the backrest of the
vehicle seat. Aer the child restraint system
has been removed, replace the vehicle head
restraint immediately and adjust correctly.
#
The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the rear seat.
#
The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat
cushion and/or be tted 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 tting a belt-
secured child restraint system on the front
passenger seat:
#
Observe the notes on rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front passenger seat (/ page 118).
#
When using a forward-facing child restraint
system integrated child seat belt: remove the
head restraint from the respective seat, if pos-
sible. Aer the child restraint system has been
removed, immediately replace the head
restraint and adjust correctly.
#
The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the front
passenger seat.
#
The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat
cushion and/or be tted facing the wrong
direction.
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#
Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the
child restraint system is not put under strain
by the head restraint.
#
Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or
behind the child restraint system.
#
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 shoul-
der belt guide on the child restraint system.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed for-
wards from the seat belt outlet and, where
possible, downwards to the child restraint sys-
tem.
#
Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust-
ment.
#
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.
#
Set the seat backrest to the most vertical
position possible.
Fitting an ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint system
&
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 back-
rest 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 pro-
tect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
R
Objects or loads in the boot or load com-
partment 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.
Vehicles without a sliding rear bench seat: if the
rear seat backrest is not engaged and locked, the
red lock verication indicator will be visible.
Vehicles with a sliding rear bench seat: if the
centre seat backrest is not engaged and locked,
the red lock verication indicator will be visible.
The outer seat rows lock automatically if they are
not in the folded down position.
&
WARNING Risk of injury or death if the
permissible gross mass of the child and
child restraint system together is excee-
ded.
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.
#
If the child is secured in an ISOFIX or i-
Size child restraint system with integra-
ted 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:
R
in the installation and operating instructions of
the manufacturer of the child restraint system
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R
on a label on the child restraint system, if
present
Regularly check that the permitted total mass of
the child and child restraint system is still being
adhered to.
When tting a child restraint system, also always
observe the following:
O
Always observe the area of use and the suita-
bility of the seats for mounting a child
restraint system.
® ISOFIX mounting brackets
(/ page 125).
or
° i‑Size mounting brackets (/ page 127)
1
ISOFIX mounting bracket
2
i‑Size mounting brackets
#
Always be sure to check before every journey
that the ISOFIX child restraint system or the
i‑Size child restraint system is correctly locked
in place in both on-board mounting brackets.
*
NOTE Damage to the seat belt for the
centre seat during installation of the child
restraint system
#
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-
ped.
#
Attach the ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint sys-
tem to both mounting brackets in the vehicle.
Fastening a Top Tether
&
WARNING Risk of injury or death if the
rear seat backrests are not locked aer
Top Tether belts are tted
The rear seat backrests may fold forwards
when you are driving.
As a result, child restraint systems will no lon-
ger be able to perform their intended protec-
tive function. This may also cause additional
injuries.
#
Always lock rear seat backrests aer t-
ting Top Tether belts.
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#
Observe the lock verication indicator.
Vehicles without movable rear bench seats: if a
seat backrest in the rear passenger compartment
is not engaged and locked in place, the red lock
verication indicator will be visible.
Vehicles with movable rear bench seats: if the
centre seat backrest in the rear passenger com-
partment is not engaged and locked in place, the
red lock verication indicator will be visible. The
outer seat backrests lock automatically when they
are not folded down.
¯ 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 connec-
tion between the child restraint system attached
with ISOFIX or i‑Size and the vehicle.
Vehicles with adjustable head restraints:
#
If necessary, slide the head restraint upwards
(/ page 177).
#
Guide Top Tether belt 3 under the head
restraint between the two head restraint bars.
Vehicles without adjustable head restraints:
#
Top Tether belt with one seat belt strap: guide
Top Tether belt 3 over the centre of the head
restraint.
or
#
Top Tether belt with two seat belt straps: guide
one Top Tether belt 3 past the head restraint
on the right and le sides respectively.
All vehicles:
#
Fit the ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint system
with Top Tether. In doing so, comply with the
child restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
#
Hook Top Tether hook 2 into Top Tether
anchorage
1 without twisting.
#
Tension Top Tether belt 3. In doing so, com-
ply with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions.
Vehicles with adjustable head restraints:
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#
If necessary, slide the head restraint down-
wards (/ page 177). Make sure that you do
not interfere with the correct routing of Top
Tether belt
3.
Securing 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 back-
rest 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 pro-
tect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
R
Objects or loads in the boot or load com-
partment 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.
Vehicles without a sliding rear bench seat: if the
rear seat backrest is not engaged and locked, the
red lock verication indicator will be visible.
Vehicles with a sliding rear bench seat: if the
centre seat backrest is not engaged and locked,
the red lock verication indicator will be visible.
The outer seat rows lock automatically if they are
not in the folded down position.
#
For a child restraint system of the category
"Universal" or "Semi-Universal" ensure that
this is approved for the vehicle seat.
#
Fit the child restraint system.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the sitting surface of the
seat.
#
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 for-
wards from the seat belt outlet and, where
possible, downwards to the child restraint sys-
tem.
#
When tting on the rear seat: also secure Top
Tether to the front passenger seat, if present.
#
When tting on the front passenger seat: if
necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet as
appropriate.
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