Get Children in the vehicle -> Securing the child restraint system Guide for Mercedes GLE SUV Fourth Generation (2020-2026)

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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