Get Children in the vehicle Guide for Mercedes GLE SUV Fourth Generation (2020-2026)

Brief overview of most important points

Safely transporting children in the vehicle

Always observe the following when transporting

children:

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle

(/ page 128).

Secure children up to a height of 1.50 m on

the seat (see illustration above) properly with

a suitable and approved child restraint system

(/ page 133), and secure small children in a

rearward-facing child restraint system.

Observe the child restraint system manufac-

turer's installation instructions.

Le/right rear seat (preferred seats)

Second row of seats - preferred securing system:

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings

(/ page 138)

i‑Size securing rings (/ page 140)

and

Also secure Top Tether if present

(/ page 146).

Second row of seats - alternative securing sys-

tem:

Vehicle seat belt (/ page 148)

Additionally attach Top Tether if recom-

mended by the manufacturer of the child

restraint system (/ page 146).

The following child restraint systems within the

Universal category are approved: U, UF, i-U, IUF.

Observe the other alternatives for use

(/ page 138).

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Third row of seats (if present) – securing system:

Vehicle seat belt (/ page 148)

Front passenger seat

Securing system:

Vehicle seat belt (/ page 148)

Be sure to observe:

If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure

that the status of the front passenger airbag is

correct for the current situation

(/ page 114).

The following child restraint systems within the

Universal category are approved: U

(*)

, UF.

Observe the other alternatives for use

(/ page 140).

(*) rearward-facing child restraint systems only in

combination with automatic airbag shuto

Centre rear seat (second seat row only)

Securing system:

Vehicle seat belt (/ page 148)

The following belt-secured child restraint systems

within the Universal category are approved: U, UF.

Observe the other alternatives for use

(/ page 148).

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

twelve years old or under 1.50 m in height,

Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the fol-

lowing information:

Always secure the child in a child restraint sys-

tem suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

The child restraint system must be appropriate

to the age, weight and size of the child.

The vehicle seat must be suitable for the child

restraint system to be tted:

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings:

(/ page 138)

i‑Size securing rings: (/ page 140)

Securing with the vehicle seat belt:

(/ page 140)

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:

a baby car seat

a rearward-facing child seat

a forward-facing child seat

a child booster seat – Mercedes-Benz recom-

mends using a child booster seat

with a back-

rest and seat belt guide.

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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.

Securing systems for child restraint systems in

the vehicle

Only use the following securing systems for child

restraint systems:

the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) or i-Size securing

rings

the vehicle's seat belt system

the Top Tether anchorages

Simply attaching to the LATCH-type (ISOFIX)

securing rings or i‑Size securing rings on the vehi-

cle 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 145).

Important warning notices

Always secure a child restraint system correctly

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.

Be sure to comply with the manufactur-

er's installation instructions for the child

restraint system and its correct use.

Make sure that the entire base of the

child restraint system always rests on

the sitting surface of the seat.

Never place objects (e.g. cushions)

under or behind the child restraint sys-

tem.

Use child restraint systems only with the

original cover designed for them.

Always replace damaged covers with

genuine covers.

Always observe the vehicle-specic informa-

tion.

Fitting an ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint

system on the rear seat (/ page 145).

Securing the child restraint system with

the seat belt (/ page 148).

Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-

rior and on the child restraint system.

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.

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The child cannot then be protected or

restrained as intended.

The unused child restraint system can be

become detached and strike vehicle occu-

pants.

Always comply with the manufacturer's

installation instructions for the child

restraint system and its correct use.

Always t child restraint systems cor-

rectly, even if they are transported

unused in the vehicle.

Do not modify the child restraint system

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.

Never modify a child restraint system.

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

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.

Always immediately replace child

restraint systems that have been dam-

aged or involved in an accident.

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

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.

Always make sure that the child restraint

system is not exposed to direct sunlight.

Protect the child restraint system with a

blanket, for example.

If the child restraint system has been

exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to

cool before securing a child into it.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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Observe when stopping or parking

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.

Never leave persons, particularly chil-

dren, unattended in the vehicle.

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

open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

get out and be struck by oncoming trac.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

releasing the parking brake.

changing the drive range.

starting the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Keep the key out of reach of children.

Overview of warning stickers in the vehicle

Front passenger airbag warning (on the front

passenger sun visor) (/ page 131)

Vehicles without automatic front passenger

airbag shuto warning (visible when the front

passenger door is open) (/ page 133)

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Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child

restraint systems on the front passenger seat

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.

Observe the specic instructions for the rear-

ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint sys-

tems (/ page 143).

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.

the notes on automatic front passenger airbag

shuto (/ page 115).

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 114).

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.

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.

Make sure that the entire base of the

child restraint system is always resting

on the seat surface of the co-driver seat.

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.

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 131).

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 114).

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.

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 114). Always observe the following infor-

mation.

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

incorrect positioning of the child restraint

system

If you secure a child in a forward-facing child

restraint system on the co-driver seat and you

position the co-driver seat too close to the

dashboard, in the event of an accident, the

child could:

come into contact with the vehicle's inte-

rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-

cator lamp is lit, for example

be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER

AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is o

Always move the co-driver seat as far

back as possible. In doing so, always

make sure that the shoulder belt strap is

correctly routed from the seat belt outlet

of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide

on the child restraint system. The shoul-

der belt strap must be routed forwards

and downwards from the seat belt outlet.

If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet

and the co-driver seat accordingly.

Always comply with the child restraint

system manufacturer's installation

instructions.

Notes on vehicles without automatic front

passenger airbag shuto

Vehicles without automatic front passenger airbag

shuto have a special sticker axed to the side of

the cockpit on the front passenger side

(/ page 130).

Make sure you observe the following information:

Never t a rearward-facing child restraint sys-

tem to the front passenger seat

Always t a rearward-facing child restraint sys-

tem to a suitable rear seat

Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing

child restraint systems on the front passenger

seat (/ page 131)

Suitable child restraint systems for the transport

of children

Information on the advantage of a rearward-facing

child restraint system

Transport a baby in a suitable rearward-facing

child restraint system only. It is also preferable to

transport a small child in a suitable rearward-

facing child restraint system. In this case, the

child sits in the opposite direction to the direction

of travel and faces backwards.

Babies and small children have comparatively

weak neck muscles in relation to the size and

weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer-

vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a

rearward-facing child restraint system.

Approval categories for child restraint systems

Only child restraint systems that meet the follow-

ing UNECE standards are permitted for use in the

vehicle:

UN-R44

UN-R129

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Identication on the child restraint system

The following information, e.g., is available on the

approval label on the child restraint system:

Approval category

Child weight group

Authorisation number

Child restraint size class

Approval categories in accordance with UN-R44

Example of an approval label

Universal: child restraint systems in the "Uni-

versal" category are approved for installation

in vehicles. They can be used, in accordance

with overviews of the suitability of seats for

securing child restraint systems, on seats

labelled U, UF or IUF.

The identication IUF refers to ISOFIX child

restraint systems in the "Universal" category.

These child restraint systems must also be

secured using Top Tether or support points.

Semi-Universal: child restraint systems in the

"Semi-Universal" category may only be used if

the vehicle and vehicle seat are listed in the

child restraint system manufacturer's vehicle

model list.

Vehicle-specic: child restraint systems in the

"vehicle-specic" category may only be used if

the vehicle and vehicle seat are listed in the

child restraint system manufacturer's vehicle

model list.

Approval categories in accordance with UN-R129

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Example of an approval label

i‑Sizechild restraint systems and booster seats

with backrest: suitable for attachment to i‑Size

mounting brackets. They can be used on the

seats marked i‑U.

Child restraint systems in this category can

also be attached to ISOFIX bars if approved by

the manufacturer of the child restraint system.

i‑Size booster seats with backrest can be used

on seats marked U if the seat is approved for

category B2/B3.

Belted child restraint systems and belted

booster seats without backrest of the

Univer-

salcategory: suitable for attachment to the

seats marked U.

Vehicle-specic child restraint systems (ISO-

FIX or belted attachment as well as child

booster seats with and without backrest): suit-

able for attachment to the seats marked i‑U or

U if this is approved by the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer.

Observe the suitability of vehicle seats

Suitability of the seats for attaching ISOFIX

child restraint systems (/ page 138)

Suitability of seats for securing i‑Size child

restraint systems (/ page 140).

Suitability of seats for attaching belt-secured

child restraint systems (/ page 140)

Overview of recommended child restraint systems

Further information on the correct child

restraint system can be obtained at a quali-

ed specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz rec-

ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz

Service Centre for this purpose.

Attachment with ISOFIX

Weight category 0+ (up to 13 kg and up to

approx. 15 months)

Type

BABY SAFE plus

(including base sta-

tion)

Size category E

Approval E1 04 301 146

Order number

B6 6 86 8224

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer 2 with colour code 9H95

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Weight category I (9 to 18 kg and from approx. 9

months to 4 years)

Type

DUO plus

Size category B1

Approval E1 04 301 133

Order number

A 000 970 43 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer 2 with colour code 9H95

Attachment with i-Size (R129 child restraint sys-

tems)

Weight up to 13 kg, size 40 to 83 cm and age

from birth to approx. 15 months

Type

Baby Safe 3 i-Size

Size category R2

Approval E1*129R03/04*0060

*02

Order number A 000 970 68 02

Type

Baby Safe 3 i-Size

Order number

FlexBase iSense

A 000 970 73 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer

Weight up to 18 kg, size 61 to 105 cm and age

from approx. 3 months to 4 years

Type

Dualx 3 i-Size

Size category F2X/R2

Approval E1*129R03/04*0060

*02

Order number A000 970 93 02

Order number

FlexBase iSense

A000 970 73 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer

Weight 15 to 36 kg, size 100 to 150 cm and age

from approx. 3.5 to 12 years

Type

KIDFIX M i-Size

Size category B2

Approval E1*129R03/04*0061

*02

Order number A 000 970 89 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer

Weight 15 to 36 kg, size 100 to 150 cm and age

from approx. 3.5 to 12 years

Type

AMG KIDFIX M i-Size

Size category B2

Approval E1*129R03/04*0061

*02

Order number A 000 970 91 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer

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Attachment with the seat belt of the vehicle seat

Weight category 0 (up to 10 kg and approx. 6

months) and weight category 0+ (up to 13 kg and

approx. 15 months)

Type

BABY SAFE plus II

Approval E1 04 301 146

Order number

A 000 970 38 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer 2 with colour code 9H95

R129 child restraint systems (weight up to 13 kg,

size 40 to 83 cm and age from birth to approx.

15 months)

Type

Baby Safe 3 i-Size

Size category R2

Approval E1*129R03/04*0060

*02

Order number A 000 970 68 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer

Weight category I (9 to 18 kg and from approx. 9

months to 4 years)

Type

DUO plus

Approval E1 04 301 133

Order number

A 000 970 43 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer 2 with colour code 9H95

Weight category II/III (15 to 36 kg and from

approx. 3 to 12 years)

Type

KIDFIX XP

Approval E1 04 301 304

Order number

A 000 970 49 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer 2 with colour code 9H95

Weight category II/III (15 to 36 kg and from

approx. 3 to 12 years)

Type

AMG KIDFIX XP

Approval E1 04 301 304

Order number

A 000 970 33 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer 2 with colour code 9H95

R129 child restraint systems (weight from 15 to

36 kg, height from 100 to 150 cm, and aged 3.5

to 12 years)

Type

KIDFIX M i-Size

Size category B2

Approval E1*129R03/04*0061

*02

Order number A 000 970 89 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer

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R129 child restraint systems (weight from 15 to

36 kg, height from 100 to 150 cm, and aged 3.5

to 12 years)

Type

AMG KIDFIX M i-Size

Size category B2

Approval E1*129R03/04*0061

*02

Order number A 000 970 91 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer

Suitable seats for attaching child restraint sys-

tems

Overview of suitability of the seats for attaching

ISOFIX child restraint systems

ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for spe-

cially designed child restraint systems.

The symbol indicates seats suitable for

attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system

in accordance with UN R44 (/ page 133).

ISOFIX child restraint systems can also be

installed on seats with i‑Size markings

(/ page 140).

Attach only ISOFIX child restraint systems that

are approved in accordance with UN R44 as per

the following ISOFIX tables.

Carry cot for second row of seats

Size class –

Equipment

Le/right rear seat

F – ISO/L1 X

G – ISO/L2 X

X Not suitable for an ISOFIX

child restraint system in this

weight category and/or size

class.

Weight category 0 (up to 10 kg and up to approx.

6 months) for second row of seats

Size class –

Equipment

Le/right rear seat

E – ISO/R1 IL

IL Suitable for ISOFIX child

restraint systems according to

the table in "Overview of the

recommended child restraint

systems", or if the vehicle and

the seat are listed on the child

restraint system manufactur-

er's vehicle model list.

Weight category 0+ (up to 13 kg and up to

approx. 15 months) for second row of seats

Size class –

Equipment

Le/right

rear seat

E – ISO/R1 IL

D – ISO/R2, ISO/R2X IL

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Size class –

Equipment

Le/right

rear seat

C – ISO/R3 IL (1)

IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems

according to the table in "Overview of the rec-

ommended child restraint systems", or if the

vehicle and the seat are listed on the child

restraint system manufacturer's vehicle

model list.

(1) When using a child restraint system of

size class (ISO/R3), move the front seat into

the highest position. Make sure that the seat

backrest of the front seat does not rest

against the child restraint system.

Weight category 1 (9–18 kg and approx. 9 months

to 4 years) for second row of seats

Size class –

Equipment

Le/right

rear seat

D – ISO/R2, ISO/R2X IL

C – ISO/R3 IL (1)

B – ISO/F2 IUF

B1 – ISO/F2X IUF

Size class –

Equipment

Le/right

rear seat

A – ISO/F3 IUF

IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems

according to the table in "Overview of the rec-

ommended child restraint systems", or if the

vehicle and the seat are listed on the child

restraint system manufacturer's vehicle

model list.

IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child

restraint systems of the "Universal" category

in this weight category.

(1) When using a child restraint system of size

class (ISO/R3), move the front seat into the

highest position. Make sure that the seat

backrest of the front seat does not rest

against the child restraint system.

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Overview of suitability of the seats for attaching

i‑Size child restraint systems

i‑Size is a standardised securing system for spe-

cially designed child restraint systems.

i‑Size child restraint systems can be

attached to a seat with the i‑Size marking

(/ page 133).

Child restraint systems that are approved

in accordance with the following i‑Size

table may be attached.

Le and right rear seat (second row of seats only)

i‑Size child restraint systems (ISO/R1,

ISO/R2, ISO/R2X, ISO/R3, ISO/F2,

ISO/F2X, ISO/F3, ISO/B2, ISO/B3)

i‑U

i-U Suitable for forward-facing and rearward-facing i-Size

child restraint systems in the "Universal" category.

Front passenger seat

i‑Size child restraint systems (ISO/R1,

ISO/R2, ISO/R2X, ISO/R3, ISO/F2,

ISO/F2X, ISO/F3, ISO/B2, ISO/B3)

X Not suitable for an i-Size child restraint system in the

"Universal" category.

Overview of the suitability of seats for attaching

belt-secured child restraint systems

Suitability of seats for attaching belt-secured child

restraint systems

Rear seats (second seat row)

Weight category 0: to

10 kg

Le/right rear seat U, L

Centre rear seat

U, L

Weight category 0+:

to 13 kg

Le/right rear seat U, L

Centre rear seat

U, L

Weight category I: 9

to 18 kg

Le/right rear seat U, L

Centre rear seat

U, L

Weight category II: 15

to 25 kg

Le/right rear seat U, L

Centre rear seat

U, L

Weight category III:

22 to 36 kg

Le/right rear seat U, L

Centre rear seat

U, L

1 Child restraint systems with a

supporting bracket are not suit-

able for this seat.

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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.

Rear seats (third seat row)

Weight category 0: to

10 kg

Le/right rear seat U, L

Weight category 0+:

to 13 kg

Le/right rear seat U, L

Weight category I: 9

to 18 kg

Le/right rear seat U, L

Weight category II: 15

to 25 kg

Le/right rear seat U, L

Weight category III:

22 to 36 kg

Le/right rear seat U, L

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.

Notes on child restraint systems on the front

passenger seat

If it is absolutely necessary for you to t a

child restraint system to the front passenger

seat, be sure to observe the information on

child restraint systems on the front passenger

seat (/ page 131).

Observe the specic instructions for the rear-

ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint

systems. If the front passenger seat is occu-

pied, ensure, both before and during the jour-

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ney, that the status of the front passenger air-

bag is correct for the current situation

(/ page 114).

Front passenger seat

Weight category 0: to

10 kg

Front passenger air-

bag enabled

Front passenger air-

bag disabled

1, 2

U, L

Weight category 0+:

to 13 kg

Front passenger air-

bag enabled

Front passenger air-

bag disabled

1, 2

U, L

Weight category I: 9

to 18 kg

Front passenger air-

bag enabled

Front passenger air-

bag disabled

1, 2

U, L

Weight category II: 15

to 25 kg

Front passenger air-

bag enabled

Front passenger air-

bag disabled

1, 2

U, L

Weight category III:

22 to 36 kg

Front passenger air-

bag enabled

Front passenger air-

bag disabled

1, 2

U, L

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.

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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.

®° Also observe the following when tting

an ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint system:

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 it 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 angle 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

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vehicle seat. Aer the child restraint system

has been removed, replace the vehicle head

restraint immediately and adjust it 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 angle 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 131).

When using a forward-facing child restraint

system integrated child seat belt: remove the

head restraint from the front passenger seat,

if possible. Aer the child restraint system has

been removed, immediately replace the head

restraint and adjust it 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked in

place, this will be shown on the driver display

(folding the rear seat back electrically) or the red

lock verication indicator will be visible (folding

the rear seat back manually).

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:

in the installation instructions and Owner's

Manual of the manufacturer of the child

restraint system used

on a label on the child restraint system, if

present

Regularly check that the permissible total mass of

the child and child restraint system is still being

adhered to.

When tting a child restraint system, also observe

the following:

Always observe the area of use and the suita-

bility of the seats for attaching a child

restraint system.

® ISOFIX mounting bracket

(/ page 138)

° i‑Size mounting brackets (/ page 140)

Before every journey always ensure that the

ISOFIX child restraint system or the i‑Size

child restraint system is engaged in both

mounting brackets on the vehicle.

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.

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Vehicles with xed rear seats:

ISOFIX mounting bracket

i‑Size mounting brackets

Remove and stow away covers 1 or 2 of

the mounting brackets in the vehicle.

Attach the ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint sys-

tem to both mounting brackets in the vehicle.

Aer removing the child restraint system, reat-

tach the covers 1 or 2.

Vehicles with adjustable rear seats:

Fold upholstered lining 1 upwards.

Turn the support on the rear side of uphol-

stered lining 1 by 90°.

Upholstered lining

1 remains folded

upwards.

Attach the ISOFIX or i‑Size child restraint sys-

tem to both mounting brackets 2 in the vehi-

cle.

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.

Observe the lock verication indicator.

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If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked in

place, this will be shown on the driver display

(folding the rear seat back electrically) or the red

lock verication indicator will be visible (folding

the rear seat back manually).

¯ 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.

If necessary, slide head restraint 1 upwards

(/ page 190).

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.

Guide Top Tether belt 5 under head restraint

1 between the two head restraint bars.

If load compartment cover 3 is installed,

guide Top Tether belt

5 downwards between

load compartment cover

3 and seat back-

rest

Hook Top Tether hook 6 of Top Tether belt

5 into Top Tether anchorage 4 without

twisting.

Tension Top Tether belt 5. In doing so, com-

ply with the child restraint system manufactur-

er's installation instructions.

If necessary, slide head restraint 1 down-

wards (/ page 190). Make sure that you do

not interfere with the correct routing of Top

Tether belt

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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.

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.

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.

If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked in

place, this will be shown on the driver display

(folding the rear seat back electrically) or the red

lock verication indicator will be visible (folding

the rear seat back manually).

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, if present.

When tting on the front passenger seat: if

necessary, adjust the belt sash guide and the

front passenger seat appropriately.

Child safety locks

Activating or deactivating the child safety lock for

the rear doors

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

open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

get out and be struck by oncoming trac.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

releasing the parking brake.

changing the drive range.

starting the vehicle.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Keep the key out of reach of children.

WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to 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.

Never leave persons, particularly chil-

dren, unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to children le unattended in the vehicle

If children are travelling in the vehicle, they

could, in particular:

open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

get out and be struck by oncoming trac.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

Always activate the installed child safety

locks if children are travelling in the vehi-

cle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Vehicles for the United Kingdom: observe the

important safety notes in the "Notes on the addi-

tional door lock" section.

There are child safety locks for the rear doors and

the rear side windows.

The child safety lock on the rear doors secures

each door separately. The doors can no longer be

opened from the inside.

Press the lever in direction 1 (activate) or 2

(deactivate).

Check the functionality of the child safety

lock.

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Activating and deactivating the child safety lock

for the rear side windows

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

open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

get out and be struck by oncoming trac.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

releasing the parking brake.

changing the drive range.

starting the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Keep the key out of reach of children.

WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to 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.

Never leave persons, particularly chil-

dren, unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to children le unattended in the vehicle

If children are travelling in the vehicle, they

could, in particular:

open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

get out and be struck by oncoming trac.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

Always activate the installed child safety

locks if children are travelling in the vehi-

cle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Vehicles for the United Kingdom: observe the

important safety notes in the "Notes on the addi-

tional door lock" section.

There are child safety locks for the rear doors and

the rear side windows.

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To activate/deactivate: press button 2.

The rear side window can be opened or closed

in the following cases:

Indicator lamp

1 is lit: via the switch on

the driver's door

Indicator lamp

1 is o: via the switch on

the corresponding rear door or driver's

door

Occupant presence reminder

Function of the occupant presence reminder

The occupant presence reminder can help to

remind you about a child who may have been for-

gotten in the rear compartment of the vehicle. It

activates and deactivates automatically when the

rear door is open for an extended period of time

and a child which the system presumes to be

present could enter or exit the vehicle.

When the vehicle is switched o, the

Do not

leave persons or animals in the vehicle

message

appears on the driver's display if the system was

already automatically activated.

You can permanently deactivate the function in

the multimedia system (/ page 151). When the

system is deactivated, the p indicator lamp in

the driver's display lights up.

Activating or deactivating the occupant presence

reminder in the multimedia system

Multimedia system:

Settings

Vehicle

Occupant protection

Activate or deactivate the function.

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