operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
releasing the parking brake.
shifting the automatic transmission out of park position
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starting the engine.
If persons – particularly children – experience prolonged exposure to extremely high or low temperatures, this poses a risk of injury or even fatal injury.
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.
Only secure children using a child restraint system which is appropriate to the height, age and weight of the child and suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Be sure to observe the instructions for correct use of the child restraint system.
Always install a child restraint system on a rear seat if possible.
Only use the following securing systems for child restraint systems:
the seat belt system
the ISOFIX mounting brackets
The manufacturer's installation instructions for the child restraint system.
The warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the 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.
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.
Use Mercedes-Benz care products recommended by Mercedes-Benz to clean child restraint systems. Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the information on installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat More.
Notes on attaching suitable child restraint systems More.
Notes on recommended child restraint systems More.
Instructions and safety notes on the automatic front passenger front airbag shutoff More.
Safety notes on the seat belt More.
Information on the correct use of the seat belt More.