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  • 06/2020
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Detecting risks, avoiding danger
Securing systems for child restraint systems in the vehicle
Only use the following securing systems for child restraint systems:

  • the ISOFIX securing rings

  • the seat belt system of the vehicle

  • the Top Tether anchorages

Fitting an ISOFIX 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 child restraint system, always comply with the permissible gross weight for the child and child restraint system More.

Advantage of a rearward-facing child restraint system

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.

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 manufacturer'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 system.
Use child restraint systems only with the original cover designed for them.
Always replace damaged covers with genuine covers.
WARNING Risk of injury or death due to unsecured child restraint systems in the vehicle

If the child restraint system is incorrectly fitted or not secured, it can come loose.

The child restraint system could be flung around and hit vehicle occupants.

Always install child restraint systems correctly, even when not in use.
Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

  • Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions as well as the vehicle-specific information:

    • Fitting the ISOFIX child restraint system on the rear seat More.

    • Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the rear seat More.

    • Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the co-driver seat More. Observe the specific instructions for the rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems More.

      If the co-driver seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the co-driver 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.

Do not modify the child restraint system
WARNING Risk of injury due to modifications to the child restraint system

The child restraint system can no longer function properly. This poses an increased risk of injury.

Never modify a child restraint system.
Only affix accessories which have been specially approved for this child restraint system by the child restraint system's manufacturer.

Mercedes‑Benz recommends Mercedes-Benz care products for cleaning child restraint systems recommended by Mercedes-Benz.

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 systems

Child restraint systems or their retaining systems 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 damaged or involved in an accident.
Have the securing systems for the child restraint systems checked at a qualified 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 suffer burns from these parts, particularly on the 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, e.g. with a blanket.
If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to cool before securing a child in it.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Observe when stopping or parking
WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could, in particular:

  • 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.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by:

  • releasing the parking brake.

  • changing the transmission position.

  • 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 vehicle key out of reach of children.