the ISOFIX or i-Size mounting brackets
the vehicle's seat belt system
the Top Tether anchorages
Fitting an ISOFIX or an i-Size child restraint system is preferred.
Simply attaching to the securing rings on the vehicle can reduce the risk of fitting the child restraint system incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat belt of the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint system, always comply with the permissible gross weight for the child and child restraint system More.
It is preferable to transport a baby or 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 cervical spine during an accident can be reduced in a rearward-facing child restraint system.
If the child restraint system is incorrectly installed on a suitable seating position, it cannot perform its intended protective function.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change of direction.
If the child restraint system is not correctly installed or secured, it could release in the event of an accident, sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.
The child restraint system could be flung around and hit vehicle occupants.
Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions as well as the vehicle-specific information:
Fit the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint system to the rear seat More.
Secure the child restraint system with the seat belt on the rear seat More.
Secure the child restraint system with the seat belt on the front passenger seat More. Observe the specific instructions for the rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems More.
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger front airbag is correct for the current situation More.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the child restraint system.
Also secure Top Tether if present.
The child restraint system may no longer function as it is supposed to if you make alterations or attach objects to it, e.g. toys or unsuitable accessories. This poses an increased risk of injury!
Never alter the child restraint system. Only attach accessories which the manufacturer of the child restraint system has authorised especially for this child restraint system.
Mercedes‑Benz recommends Mercedes-Benz care products for cleaning child restraint systems recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Child restraint systems or their retaining systems that have been subjected to a load in an accident may then not be able to perform their intended protective function.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change of direction.
If the child restraint system is exposed to direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns on these parts, particularly on metallic parts of the child restraint system.
Open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
Get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
Releasing the parking brake.
Changing the transmission position.
Starting the vehicle.
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key if the "Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via Mercedes me connect.
If people –particularly children – are exposed to extreme temperatures over an extended period of time, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injury!