2016-2019 Mercedes GLE SUV Safety -> Children in the vehicle User Manual
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Children in the vehicle59uations, PRE-SAFE ® PLUS takes pre-emptiveAutomatic measures after an acci-measures to protect the vehicle after an accident, the followingImportant safety notesmeasures may be implemented, depending onthe type and severity of the impact:The intervention of PRE-SAFE ® PLUS cannotprevent an imminent collision.R the hazard warning lamps are activatedThe driver is not warned before the interventionR the emergency lighting is activatedof PRE-SAFE ® PLUS.R the vehicle doors are unlockedSafetyPRE-SAFE ® PLUS does not intervene:R the front side windows are loweredR if the vehicle is reversingR vehicles with the memory function: the elec-trically adjustable steering wheel is raisedR when the vehicle is towing a trailer and therewhen the driver's door is openedis a risk of a rear-end collisionR the engine is switched off and the fuel supplyWhen driving, or when parking or exiting a park-is cut offing space with assistance from Parking Pilot,PRE-SAFE ® PLUS will not apply the brakes.R vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergencycall system: automatic emergency callFunctionPRE-SAFE ® PLUS intervenes in certain situa-Children in the vehicletions if the radar sensor system detects anImportant safety notesimminent head-on or rear-end -SAFE ® PLUS takes the following measuresAccident statistics show that children secureddepending on the hazardous situation detected:on the rear seats are safer than children securedR if the radar sensor system detects that aon the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-head-on collision is imminent, the seat beltsBenz strongly advises that you install the childare pre-tensionedrestraint system on a rear seat. Children aregenerally better protected there.R if the radar sensor system detects that a rear-end collision is imminent:If a child younger than twelve years old andunder 1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehi-- the rear hazard warning lamps are activa-cle:ted and flash at a higher
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uations, PRE-SAFE ® PLUS takes pre-emptive
Automatic measures after an acci-
measures to protect the vehicle occupants.
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
Important safety notes
measures may be implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
The intervention of PRE-SAFE ® PLUS cannot
prevent an imminent collision.
R the hazard warning lamps are activated
The driver is not warned before the intervention
R the emergency lighting is activated
of PRE-SAFE ® PLUS.
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
Safety
PRE-SAFE ® PLUS does not intervene:
R the front side windows are lowered
R if the vehicle is reversing
R vehicles with the memory function: the elec-
trically adjustable steering wheel is raised
R when the vehicle is towing a trailer and there
when the driver's door is opened
is a risk of a rear-end collision
R the engine is switched off and the fuel supply
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park-
is cut off
ing space with assistance from Parking Pilot,
PRE-SAFE ® PLUS will not apply the brakes.
R vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system: automatic emergency call
Function
PRE-SAFE ® PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
Children in the vehicle
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
Important safety notes
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE ® PLUS takes the following measures
Accident statistics show that children secured
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
on the rear seats are safer than children secured
R if the radar sensor system detects that a
on the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-
head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts
Benz strongly advises that you install the child
are pre-tensioned
restraint system on a rear seat. Children are
generally better protected there.
R if the radar sensor system detects that a rear-
end collision is imminent:
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehi-
- the rear hazard warning lamps are activa-
cle:
ted and flash at a higher frequency
- the brake pressure is increased if the driver
R always secure the child in a child restraint
applies the brakes when the vehicle is sta-
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
tionary
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
- the seat belts are pre-tensioned
R be sure to observe the instructions and safety
The PRE-SAFE ® PLUS braking application is can-
notes in this section in addition to the child
celled:
restraint system manufacturer's installation
R if the accelerator pedal is depressed when a
instructions.
gear is engaged
R be sure to observe the instructions and safety
R if the risk of a collision passes or is no longer
notes on the automatic front-passenger front
detected
airbag deactivation system ( Y page 52).
R if Distance Pilot DISTRONIC indicates an
intention to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, the original settings are
restored.
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Children in the vehicle60G WARNINGChild restraint systemIf you leave children unattended in the vehi-If you fit a rearward-facing child restraint systemcle, they may be able to set the vehicle into the centre rear seat, the rear armrest must befolded back as far as if, for example, they:Observe the instructions for correct use of theR release the parking brakechild restraint system ( Y page 64).R shift the automatic transmission out of parkFor safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-position Pmends that you use only a child restraint systemSafetyrecommended by Mercedes-BenzR start the engine( Y page 67).In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-G WARNINGment and become trapped. There is a risk ofan accident and the child restraint system is incorrectly fit-When leaving the vehicle, always take the keyted on the seat position suitable for this pur-with you and lock the vehicle. Never leavepose, it cannot perform its intended protec-children unattended in the function. In the event of an accident,sharp braking or a sudden change in direction,G WARNINGthe child may not be held securely. There is anincreased risk of serious or even fatal persons (particularly children) are exposedto heat or cold for a prolonged period, there isObserve the manufacturer's installationa risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Neverinstructions and the correct use for the childleave persons (particularly children) unatten-restraint system. Make sure that the entireded in the of the child restraint system is restingon the seat surface. Never place objectsG WARNINGunder or behind the child restraint system,e.g. cushions. Only use child restraint sys-If the child restraint system is placed in directtems with the original cover designed forsunlight, the parts could become very . Only replace damaged covers with gen-Children could be suffer burns by touchinguine parts, in particular on the metallic partsof the
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G WARNING
Child restraint system
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
If you fit a rearward-facing child restraint system
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
to the centre rear seat, the rear armrest must be
folded back as far as possible.
motion if, for example, they:
Observe the instructions for correct use of the
R release the parking brake
child restraint system ( Y page 64).
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
position P
mends that you use only a child restraint system
Safety
recommended by Mercedes-Benz
R start the engine
( Y page 67).
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
G WARNING
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
If the child restraint system is incorrectly fit-
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
ted on the seat position suitable for this pur-
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
pose, it cannot perform its intended protec-
children unattended in the vehicle.
tive function. In the event of an accident,
sharp braking or a sudden change in direction,
G WARNING
the child may not be held securely. There is an
increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is
Observe the manufacturer's installation
a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
instructions and the correct use for the child
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
restraint system. Make sure that the entire
ded in the vehicle.
surface of the child restraint system is resting
on the seat surface. Never place objects
G WARNING
under or behind the child restraint system,
e.g. cushions. Only use child restraint sys-
If the child restraint system is placed in direct
tems with the original cover designed for
sunlight, the parts could become very hot.
them. Only replace damaged covers with gen-
Children could be suffer burns by touching
uine covers.
these parts, in particular on the metallic parts
of the child restraint system. There is a risk of
G WARNING
injury.
If the child restraint system is fitted incor-
If you and your child leave the vehicle, always
rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
make sure that the child restraint system is
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket,
sudden change in direction. The child
for example. If the child restraint system has
restraint system could be thrown about, strik-
been exposed to direct sunlight, leave it to
ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
cool down before securing the child in it.
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.
Always fit child restraint systems properly,
even if they are not being used. Make sure
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
that you observe the child restraint system
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
manufacturer's installation instructions.
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
You will find further information on stowing
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
objects, luggage and loads securely under
( Y page 46) and the information on the correct
"Loading guidelines" ( Y page 314).
use of the seat belt ( Y page 47).
Children in the vehicle61G WARNINGoverloaded, and the child may not berestrained in an accident, for example. ThisChild restraint systems or their securing sys-poses an increased risk of injury or even fataltems that have been damaged or subjected toinjury.a load in an accident cannot perform theirintended protective function. In the event ofIf the child and the child restraint systeman accident, sharp braking or a suddentogether weigh more than 33 kg, use only anchange in direction, the child may not be heldISOFIX child restraint system in which thesecurely. There is an increased risk of seriouschild is also secured with the vehicle seat even fatal secure the child restraint system with thetop tether belt, if replace child restraint systemsthat have been damaged or subjected to aRegularly check that the maximum permissibleload in an accident. Have the child restraintweight of the child and child restraint systemsecuring systems checked in a qualified spe-together is still complied workshop before fitting a child restraintWhen fitting a child restraint system, be sure tosystem the manufacturer's installation andoperating instructions and the instructions forThe securing systems of child restraint systemscorrect use of the child restraint systemare:( Y page 64).R the seat belt systemBefore every trip, make sure that the ISOFIXchild restraint system is engaged correctly inR the ISOFIX securing ringsboth ISOFIX securing rings.R the Top Tether anchoragesIf circumstances require you to fit a child! When fitting the child restraint system,restraint system to the front-passenger seat, bemake sure that the seat belt for the centresure to observe the information on "Childseat does not get trapped. Otherwise, therestraint systems on the front-passenger seat"seat belt could be damaged.( Y page 63).Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-rior and on the child restraint system.i It is advisable t
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G WARNING
overloaded, and the child may not be
restrained in an accident, for example. This
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
tems that have been damaged or subjected to
injury.
a load in an accident cannot perform their
intended protective function. In the event of
If the child and the child restraint system
an accident, sharp braking or a sudden
together weigh more than 33 kg, use only an
change in direction, the child may not be held
ISOFIX child restraint system in which the
securely. There is an increased risk of serious
child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt.
Safety
or even fatal injuries.
Also secure the child restraint system with the
top tether belt, if available.
Immediately replace child restraint systems
that have been damaged or subjected to a
Regularly check that the maximum permissible
load in an accident. Have the child restraint
weight of the child and child restraint system
securing systems checked in a qualified spe-
together is still complied with.
cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint
When fitting a child restraint system, be sure to
system again.
observe the manufacturer's installation and
operating instructions and the instructions for
The securing systems of child restraint systems
correct use of the child restraint system
are:
( Y page 64).
R the seat belt system
Before every trip, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system is engaged correctly in
R the ISOFIX securing rings
both ISOFIX securing rings.
R the Top Tether anchorages
If circumstances require you to fit a child
! When fitting the child restraint system,
restraint system to the front-passenger seat, be
make sure that the seat belt for the centre
sure to observe the information on "Child
seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
restraint systems on the front-passenger seat"
seat belt could be damaged.
( Y page 63).
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products to clean child restraint systems rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
ISOFIX child seat securing system
G WARNING
X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on
both ISOFIX securing rings :.
For ISOFIX child restraint systems in which
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
the child is secured using the safety belt inte-
specially designed child restraint systems on
grated in the child restraint system, the max-
the rear seats. The ISOFIX securing rings for two
imum permissible weight of the child and child
ISOFIX child restraint systems are fitted on the
restraint system together is 33 kg.
left and right of the rear seats.
If the child and the child restraint system
Child restraint systems without an ISOFIX child
together weigh more than 33 kg, the ISOFIX
seat securing system should be fitted using the
seat belts in the vehicle. When fitting a child
child restraint system with integrated safety
restraint system, be sure to observe the manu-
belt no longer offers sufficient protection. The
facturer's installation and operating instruc-
ISOFIX child seat securing system may be
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Children in the vehicle62tions and the instructions for correct use of thechild restraint system ( Y page 64).Top TetherIntroductionTop Tether provides an additional connectionbetween the child restraint system secured withSafetyISOFIX and the vehicle. It helps reduce the riskof injury even further. If the child restraint sys-tem is fitted with a Top Tether belt, this shouldX Move head restraint = upwardsalways be used.( Y page 107).X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with TopImportant safety notesTether. Always comply with the child restraintsystem manufacturer's installation instruc-G WARNINGtions when doing the rear seat backrests are not locked, theyX Route Top Tether belt B under head restraintcould fold forwards in the event of an acci-= between the two head restraint , heavy braking or sudden changes ofX Guide Top Tether belt B downwards betweendirection. As a result, child restraint systemsload compartment cover : and seat back-cannot perform their intended protectiverest ;.function. Rear seat backrests that are notX Hook Top Tether hook A of Top Tether beltB into Top Tether anchorage ?.locked can also cause additional injuries, sure that:in the event of an accident. This poses anincreased risk of injury or even fatal injury.R Top Tether hook A is hooked into TopTether anchorage ?, as shownAlways lock rear seat backrests after fitting aR Top Tether belt B is not twistedTop Tether belt. Adjust the rear seat backr-R Top Tether belt B is routed between seatests so that they are positioned ; and load compartmentcover : if load compartment cover : isMake sure that the backrest in the rear engagesfittedfully. To do this, pull the backrest firmly.R Top Tether belt B is routed between seatTop Tether anchorage pointsbackrest ; and the safety net if the safetynet is fittedX Tension Top Tether belt B. Always complywith the child restraint system manufactur-er's installation instructions when doing so.X If necessary, move hea
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tions and the instructions for correct use of the
child restraint system ( Y page 64).
Top Tether
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured with
Safety
ISOFIX and the vehicle. It helps reduce the risk
of injury even further. If the child restraint sys-
tem is fitted with a Top Tether belt, this should
X Move head restraint = upwards
always be used.
( Y page 107).
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top
Important safety notes
Tether. Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
G WARNING
tions when doing so.
If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they
X Route Top Tether belt B under head restraint
could fold forwards in the event of an acci-
= between the two head restraint bars.
dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of
X Guide Top Tether belt B downwards between
direction. As a result, child restraint systems
load compartment cover : and seat back-
cannot perform their intended protective
rest ;.
function. Rear seat backrests that are not
X Hook Top Tether hook A of Top Tether belt
B into Top Tether anchorage ?.
locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g.
Make sure that:
in the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
R Top Tether hook A is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ?, as shown
Always lock rear seat backrests after fitting a
R Top Tether belt B is not twisted
Top Tether belt. Adjust the rear seat backr-
R Top Tether belt B is routed between seat
ests so that they are positioned upright.
backrest ; and load compartment
cover : if load compartment cover : is
Make sure that the backrest in the rear engages
fitted
fully. To do this, pull the backrest firmly.
R Top Tether belt B is routed between seat
Top Tether anchorage points
backrest ; and the safety net if the safety
net is fitted
X Tension Top Tether belt B. Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
X If necessary, move head restraint = back
down again slightly ( Y page 107). Make sure
that you do not interfere with the correct rout-
ing of Top Tether belt B.
Top Tether anchorage points ? are located on
the rear side of both outer rear seat backrests.
Children in the vehicle63Child restraint system on the front-Make sure that the front-passenger front air-passenger seatbag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must be notesNEVER use a rearward-facing child restraintAccident statistics show that children securedon a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG inon the rear seats are safer than children securedfront of it; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to theon the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-child can strongly advises that you install a childrestraint system on a rear the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lampVehicles with the automatic front-goes out, the front-passenger front airbag ispassenger front airbag deactivation system:enabled ( Y page 45).if circumstances require you to fit a childrestraint system to the front-passenger seat, beVehicles without the automatic front-sure to observe the information on the "Auto-passenger front airbag deactivationmatic front-passenger front airbag deactivationsystemsystem" ( Y page 52).You can thus avoid the risks that could arise asa result of:R a child restraint system that is not detectedby the automatic front-passenger front airbagdeactivation systemR unintentional disabling of the front-passengerfront airbagR unsuitable positioning of the child restraintsystem, e.g. too close to the dashboardIf the front-passenger seat of your vehicle is notequipped with the automatic front-passengerfront airbag deactivation system, this is indica-ted by a special sticker. The sticker is affixed tothe side of the dashboard on the front-passenger side. The sticker is visible when youopen the front-passenger you turn the key to position 2 in the ignitionlock, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF andPASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps lightPlease observe the warning notice on theup briefly. However, they have no function andfront-passenger sun visor; see not indicate that there is an automatic front-G WARNINGpassenger front
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Child restraint system on the front-
Make sure that the front-passenger front air-
passenger seat
bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
General notes
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint
Accident statistics show that children secured
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
on the rear seats are safer than children secured
front of it; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
on the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-
child can occur.
Benz strongly advises that you install a child
restraint system on a rear seat.
Safety
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
Vehicles with the automatic front-
goes out, the front-passenger front airbag is
passenger front airbag deactivation system:
enabled ( Y page 45).
if circumstances require you to fit a child
restraint system to the front-passenger seat, be
Vehicles without the automatic front-
sure to observe the information on the "Auto-
passenger front airbag deactivation
matic front-passenger front airbag deactivation
system
system" ( Y page 52).
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as
a result of:
R a child restraint system that is not detected
by the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system
R unintentional disabling of the front-passenger
front airbag
R unsuitable positioning of the child restraint
system, e.g. too close to the dashboard
If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle is not
equipped with the automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system, this is indica-
ted by a special sticker. The sticker is affixed to
the side of the dashboard on the front-
passenger side. The sticker is visible when you
open the front-passenger door.
If you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps light
Please observe the warning notice on the
up briefly. However, they have no function and
front-passenger sun visor; see illustration.
do not indicate that there is an automatic front-
G WARNING
passenger front airbag deactivation system.
In this case, never fit a rearward-facing child
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
( Y page 64).
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
Observe the following information under "Rear-
lamp is off, the front-passenger front airbag
ward-facing child restraint system"
can deploy in the event of an accident. The
( Y page 64) and "Forward-facing child
child could be struck by the airbag. This poses
restraint system" ( Y page 64) as well as infor-
an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
mation on the suitable positioning of the child
restraint system ( Y page 64).
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Children in the vehicle64Rearward-facing child restraint systemIf circumstances require you to fit a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat, always make sure that thefront-passenger front airbag is disabled. Only ifthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp islit continuously ( Y page 45) is the front-passenger front airbag observe the information on suitableSafetypositioning of the child restraint system( Y page 64) in addition to the child restraintsystem manufacturer's installation and operat-Approval label for child restraint systems ining with the ECE R44 standardChild restraint systems of the following "Univer-Forward-facing child restraint systemsal" category can be used on seats marked U, UFor IUF in accordance with the tables "SuitabilityIf circumstances require you to fit a forward-of seats for the attaching of belt-secured childfacing child restraint system on the front-restraint systems" or "Suitability of seats for thepassenger seat, always move the front-attaching of an ISOFIX child restraint system".passenger seat as far back as possible. Theentire base of the child restraint system mustSemi-universal child restraint systems are indi-always rest on the seat cushion of the front-cated by the text "semi-universal" on thepassenger seat. The backrest of the childapproval label. These can be used if the vehiclerestraint system must sit as flat as possibleand the seat are listed in the child restraint sys-against the backrest of the front-passengertem manufacturer's vehicle model list. For moreseat. The child restraint system must not touchinformation, contact the child restraint systemthe roof or be put under strain by the headmanufacturer or visit the manufacturer's web-restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat the head restraint position restraint system on the front-Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap ispassenger seat – if it is absolutely necess
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Rearward-facing child restraint system
If circumstances require you to fit a rearward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. Only if
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
lit continuously ( Y page 45) is the front-
passenger front airbag disabled.
Always observe the information on suitable
Safety
positioning of the child restraint system
( Y page 64) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and operat-
Approval label for child restraint systems in
ing instructions.
accordance with the ECE R44 standard
Child restraint systems of the following "Univer-
Forward-facing child restraint system
sal" category can be used on seats marked U, UF
or IUF in accordance with the tables "Suitability
If circumstances require you to fit a forward-
of seats for the attaching of belt-secured child
facing child restraint system on the front-
restraint systems" or "Suitability of seats for the
passenger seat, always move the front-
attaching of an ISOFIX child restraint system".
passenger seat as far back as possible. The
entire base of the child restraint system must
Semi-universal child restraint systems are indi-
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
cated by the text "semi-universal" on the
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
approval label. These can be used if the vehicle
restraint system must sit as flat as possible
and the seat are listed in the child restraint sys-
against the backrest of the front-passenger
tem manufacturer's vehicle model list. For more
seat. The child restraint system must not touch
information, contact the child restraint system
the roof or be put under strain by the head
manufacturer or visit the manufacturer's web-
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
site.
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Child restraint system on the front-
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is
passenger seat – if it is absolutely necessary to
correctly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to
secure a child in a child restraint system on the
the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint
front-passenger seat:
system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed
X Always pay attention to the instructions under
forwards and downwards from the vehicle belt
"Child restraint system on the front-
outlet. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt out-
passenger seat" ( Y page 63).
let and the front-passenger seat accordingly.
You will find instructions there on the correct
Always observe the information on suitable
way to route the shoulder belt strap from the
positioning of the child restraint system
vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide
( Y page 64) in addition to the child restraint
on the child restraint system ( Y page 64).
system manufacturer's installation and operat-
ing instructions.
X Move the front-passenger seat as far back as
possible.
X Move the backrest to an almost vertical posi-
Suitable positioning of the child
tion.
restraint system
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion of the
Introduction
front-passenger seat. The backrest of a
forward-facing child restraint system must, as
Only child restraint systems that are approved in
far as possible, rest flat against the backrest
accordance with ECE standard ECE R44 are per-
of the front-passenger seat. The child
mitted for use in the vehicle.
restraint system must not touch the roof or be
"Universal"-category child restraint systems can
put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust
be recognised by their orange approval label and
the angle of the seat backrest and the head
the text "Universal".
restraint position accordingly. Also observe
Children in the vehicle65the child restraint system manufacturer'sposition and the rear of the seat cushion in theinstallation position ( Y page 105).X Set the seat cushion angle in such a way thatInstalling a child restraint system on a rearthe front of the seat cushion is in the topmostseatX Move the backrest of the rear seat to analmost vertical position ( Y page 108).suitability of the seats for attaching a belt-secured child restraint systemSafetyIf you use a baby car seat in Group 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system in Group 1 ona rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch thechild restraint you use a Group 1, forward-facing child restraint system, you should remove the head restraintfrom the respective seat, if possible ( Y page 106). The backrest of the child restraint system must,as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest of the sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat forwardsslightly ( Y page 105).For certain child restraint systems in weight groups 2 or 3, this can mean that the area of use isrestricted. The maximum size setting of the child restraint system may not be possible due to therisk of contact with the observe the notes in the "Child restraint system" section ( Y page 60) and the child restraintsystem manufacturer's installation you remove the child restraint system, you must replace the head restraints again immedi-ately ( Y page 106). All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly before begin-ning a for the table:X Seat that is unsuitable for children in this weight group.U Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category that are approved for use in thisweight Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" category andare approved for use in this weight gr
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the child restraint system manufacturer's
position and the rear of the seat cushion in the
installation instructions.
lowest position ( Y page 105).
X Set the seat cushion angle in such a way that
Installing a child restraint system on a rear
the front of the seat cushion is in the topmost
seat
X Move the backrest of the rear seat to an
almost vertical position ( Y page 108).
suitability of the seats for attaching a belt-secured child restraint system
Safety
If you use a baby car seat in Group 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system in Group 1 on
a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the
child restraint system.
If you use a Group 1, forward-facing child restraint system, you should remove the head restraint
from the respective seat, if possible ( Y page 106). The backrest of the child restraint system must,
as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest of the seat.
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat forwards
slightly ( Y page 105).
For certain child restraint systems in weight groups 2 or 3, this can mean that the area of use is
restricted. The maximum size setting of the child restraint system may not be possible due to the
risk of contact with the roof.
Always observe the notes in the "Child restraint system" section ( Y page 60) and the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instructions.
When you remove the child restraint system, you must replace the head restraints again immedi-
ately ( Y page 106). All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly before begin-
ning a journey.
Legend for the table:
X Seat that is unsuitable for children in this weight group.
U Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category that are approved for use in this
weight group.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" category and
are approved for use in this weight group.
L Suitable for child restraint systems as recommended; see "Recommended child restraint sys-
tems" ( Y page 67).
Front-passenger seat
Weight group
Front-passenger
Front-passenger
front airbag enabled
front airbag disa-
bled 1
0
up to 10 kg
X
U, L
0+
up to 13 kg
X
U, L
I
9 kg to 18 kg
UF
U, L
II
15 kg to 25 kg
UF
U, L
III
22 kg to 36 kg
UF
U, L
1
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
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Children in the vehicle66Rear seatsWeight groupLeft, rightCentre0up to 10 kgUU 20+up to 13 kgUU 2I9 kg to 18 kgUU 2II15 kg to 25 kgUUSafetyIII22 kg to 36 kgUUSuitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint systemIf you use a baby car seat in Group 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system in Group 1 ona rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch thechild restraint you use a Group 1, forward-facing child restraint system, you should remove the head restraintfrom the respective seat, if possible ( Y page 106). The backrest of the child restraint system must,as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest of the observe the notes in the "Child restraint system" section ( Y page 60) and the child restraintsystem manufacturer's installation you remove the child restraint system, you must replace the head restraints again immedi-ately ( Y page 106). All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly before begin-ning a sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat forwardsslightly ( Y page 105).For certain child restraint systems in weight groups 2 or 3, this can mean that the area of use isrestricted. The maximum size setting of the child restraint system may not be possible due to therisk of contact with the for the table:X ISOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight group and/or size Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" cat-egory and are approved for use in this weight Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended; see the "Recommended childrestraint systems" table ( Y page 67).The manufacturer will also recommend a suitable ISOFIX child restraint system. For this, yourvehicle and the seat must be listed in the child restraint system manufac
Children in the vehicle
66
Rear seats
Weight group
Left, right
Centre
0
up to 10 kg
U
U 2
0+
up to 13 kg
U
U 2
I
9 kg to 18 kg
U
U 2
II
15 kg to 25 kg
U
U
Safety
III
22 kg to 36 kg
U
U
Suitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system
If you use a baby car seat in Group 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system in Group 1 on
a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the
child restraint system.
If you use a Group 1, forward-facing child restraint system, you should remove the head restraint
from the respective seat, if possible ( Y page 106). The backrest of the child restraint system must,
as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest of the seat.
Always observe the notes in the "Child restraint system" section ( Y page 60) and the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instructions.
When you remove the child restraint system, you must replace the head restraints again immedi-
ately ( Y page 106). All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly before begin-
ning a journey.
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat forwards
slightly ( Y page 105).
For certain child restraint systems in weight groups 2 or 3, this can mean that the area of use is
restricted. The maximum size setting of the child restraint system may not be possible due to the
risk of contact with the roof.
Legend for the table:
X ISOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight group and/
or size class.
IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" cat-
egory and are approved for use in this weight group.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended; see the "Recommended child
restraint systems" table ( Y page 67).
The manufacturer will also recommend a suitable ISOFIX child restraint system. For this, your
vehicle and the seat must be listed in the child restraint system manufacturer's model list. For
more information, contact the child restraint system manufacturer or visit the manufacturer's
website.
Weight group
Size class
Equipment
Rear seat left,
right
Carry cot
F
ISO/L1
X
G
ISO/L2
X
0
up to 10 kg
E
ISO/R1
IL
up to approximately 6 months
2
Child restraint systems with a supporting bracket are not suitable for this seat.
Children in the vehicle67Weight groupSize classEquipmentRear seat left,right0+up to 13 kgEISO/R1ILup to approximately 15 monthsDISO/R2ILCISO/R3IL 3I9 kg to 18 kgDISO/R2ILSafetybetween approximately 9 monthsCISO/R3IL 3and 4 yearsBISO/F2IUFB1ISO/F2XIUFAISO/F3IUFThe child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingly. Also observe thechild restraint system manufacturer's installation child restraint systemsGeneral notesAlways observe the information in "Child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat" ( Y page 63)and in "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( Y page 64).You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-BenzService child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat beltWeight groupsManufac-TypeApproval numberOrder numberturer(E1 etc.)(A 000 etc.) 4Group 0:Britax RömerBABY SAFE04 301146970 36 00plus IIup to 10 kg970 57 00up to approximately6 monthsGroup 0+:Britax RömerBABY SAFE04 301146970 36 00plus IIup to 13 kg970 57 00up to approximately15 months3If you are using a child restraint system of size class C (ISO/R3), move the front seat to the highest sure that the front seat backrest does not rest against the child restraint system.4 Colour code 9H95.Z
Children in the vehicle
67
Weight group
Size class
Equipment
Rear seat left,
right
0+
up to 13 kg
E
ISO/R1
IL
up to approximately 15 months
D
ISO/R2
IL
C
ISO/R3
IL 3
I
9 kg to 18 kg
D
ISO/R2
IL
Safety
between approximately 9 months
C
ISO/R3
IL 3
and 4 years
B
ISO/F2
IUF
B1
ISO/F2X
IUF
A
ISO/F3
IUF
The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraints.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingly. Also observe the
child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
Recommended child restraint systems
General notes
Always observe the information in "Child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat" ( Y page 63)
and in "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( Y page 64).
You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt
Weight groups
Manufac-
Type
Approval number
Order number
turer
(E1 etc.)
(A 000 etc.) 4
Group 0:
Britax Römer
BABY SAFE
04 301146
970 36 00
plus II
up to 10 kg
970 57 00
up to approximately
6 months
Group 0+:
Britax Römer
BABY SAFE
04 301146
970 36 00
plus II
up to 13 kg
970 57 00
up to approximately
15 months
3
If you are using a child restraint system of size class C (ISO/R3), move the front seat to the highest position.
Make sure that the front seat backrest does not rest against the child restraint system.
4 Colour code 9H95.
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Children in the vehicle68Weight groupsManufac-TypeApproval numberOrder numberturer(E1 etc.)(A 000 etc.) 4Group 1:Britax RömerDUO plus04 301133970 37 009 kg to 18 kg970 58 00between approx-imately 9 months and4 yearsSafetyGroup 2/3:Britax RömerKIDFIX04 301198970 38 0015 kg to 36 kg970 59 00between approx-Britax RömerKIDFIX XP04 301304970 61 00imately 4 years and12 yearsRecommended "Universal"/"Semi-Universal" category ISOFIX child restraint sys-temsWeightSizeManufacturerTypeApprovalOrder number 4groupsclassnumber (E1etc.)Group 0+:EBritax RömerBABY SAFE 04 301146B6 6 86 8224plusup to 13 kgGroup 1:B1Britax RömerDUO plus04 301133A 000 970 37 009 kg to 18 kgA 000 970 58 00Override feature for:Child-proof locksR the rear doors ( Y page 69)Important safety notesR the rear side windows ( Y page 69)G WARNINGObserve the important safety notes on the dou-ble-lock function ( Y page 83).If children are travelling in the vehicle, theyG WARNINGcould:If you leave children unattended in the vehi-R open doors, thus endangering other peoplecle, they may be able to set the vehicle inor road usersmotion if, for example, they:R exit the vehicle and be caught by oncomingR release the parking braketrafficR shift the automatic transmission out of parkR operate vehicle equipment and becomeposition Ptrapped, for exampleR start the engineThere is a risk of an accident and addition, they may operate vehicle equip-Always activate the child-proof locks andment and become trapped. There is a risk ofoverride feature if children are travelling in thean accident and . When leaving the vehicle, always takethe key with you and lock the vehicle. Neverleave children unattended in the vehicle.4Colour code 9H95.
Children in the vehicle
68
Weight groups
Manufac-
Type
Approval number
Order number
turer
(E1 etc.)
(A 000 etc.) 4
Group 1:
Britax Römer
DUO plus
04 301133
970 37 00
9 kg to 18 kg
970 58 00
between approx-
imately 9 months and
4 years
Safety
Group 2/3:
Britax Römer
KIDFIX
04 301198
970 38 00
15 kg to 36 kg
970 59 00
between approx-
Britax Römer
KIDFIX XP
04 301304
970 61 00
imately 4 years and
12 years
Recommended "Universal"/"Semi-Universal" category ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tems
Weight
Size
Manufacturer
Type
Approval
Order number 4
groups
class
number (E1
etc.)
Group 0+:
E
Britax Römer
BABY SAFE 04 301146
B6 6 86 8224
plus
up to 13 kg
Group 1:
B1
Britax Römer
DUO plus
04 301133
A 000 970 37 00
9 kg to 18 kg
A 000 970 58 00
Override feature for:
Child-proof locks
R the rear doors ( Y page 69)
Important safety notes
R the rear side windows ( Y page 69)
G WARNING
Observe the important safety notes on the dou-
ble-lock function ( Y page 83).
If children are travelling in the vehicle, they
G WARNING
could:
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
R open doors, thus endangering other people
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
or road users
motion if, for example, they:
R exit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming
R release the parking brake
traffic
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
R operate vehicle equipment and become
position P
trapped, for example
R start the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
Always activate the child-proof locks and
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
override feature if children are travelling in the
an accident and injury.
vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
4
Colour code 9H95.
Pets in the vehicle69X To activate: press the child-proof lock leverWhen leaving the vehicle, always take the keyup in the direction of arrow :.with you and lock the vehicle. Never leaveX Make sure that the child-proof locks are work-children unattended in the properly.X To deactivate: press the child-proof lockG WARNINGlever down in the direction of arrow ;.If persons (particularly children) are exposedto heat or cold for a prolonged period, there isOverride feature for the rear side win-a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. NeverdowsSafetyleave persons (particularly children) unatten-ded in the vehicle.G WARNINGIf the child restraint system is placed in directsunlight, the parts could become very could be suffer burns by touchingthese parts, in particular on the metallic partsof the child restraint system. There is a risk you and your child leave the vehicle, alwaysmake sure that the child restraint system isX To activate/deactivate: press button :.not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket,If indicator lamp ; is lit, operation of the rearfor example. If the child restraint system hasside windows is disabled. Operation is onlybeen exposed to direct sunlight, leave it topossible using the switches in the driver'scool down before securing the child in . If indicator lamp ; is off, operation ispossible using the switches in the rear com-Never leave children unattended in the -proof locks for the rear doorsPets in the vehicleG WARNINGIf you leave animals unsupervised or unse-cured in the vehicle, they may push a buttonor a switch, for could:R activate vehicle equipment and becometrapped, for exampleR switch vehicle systems on or off, thusendangering other road usersYou secure each door individually with the child-In the event of an accident, sudden braking orproof locks on the rear doors. A door securedabrupt changes of direction, unsecured ani-with a child-proof lock cannot be op
Pets in the vehicle
69
X To activate: press the child-proof lock lever
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
up in the direction of arrow :.
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
X Make sure that the child-proof locks are work-
children unattended in the vehicle.
ing properly.
X To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
G WARNING
lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is
Override feature for the rear side win-
a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
dows
Safety
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle.
G WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in direct
sunlight, the parts could become very hot.
Children could be suffer burns by touching
these parts, in particular on the metallic parts
of the child restraint system. There is a risk of
injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle, always
make sure that the child restraint system is
X To activate/deactivate: press button :.
not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket,
If indicator lamp ; is lit, operation of the rear
for example. If the child restraint system has
side windows is disabled. Operation is only
been exposed to direct sunlight, leave it to
possible using the switches in the driver's
cool down before securing the child in it.
door. If indicator lamp ; is off, operation is
possible using the switches in the rear com-
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
partment.
cle.
Child-proof locks for the rear doors
Pets in the vehicle
G WARNING
If you leave animals unsupervised or unse-
cured in the vehicle, they may push a button
or a switch, for example.
They could:
R activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
R switch vehicle systems on or off, thus
endangering other road users
You secure each door individually with the child-
In the event of an accident, sudden braking or
proof locks on the rear doors. A door secured
abrupt changes of direction, unsecured ani-
with a child-proof lock cannot be opened from
mals could be flung around the vehicle, injur-
inside the vehicle. When the vehicle is unlocked,
the door can be opened from the outside.
ing the vehicle occupants. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
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