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Carrying children safely

Vehicle equipment

WARNING

Child restraint systems and their parts can

get very hot when exposed to direct sun-

light. Contact with hot parts can cause burns.

There is a danger of injury. Do not expose

the child restraint system to direct sunlight;

cover the child restraint system if necessary.

If required, allow the child restraint system to

cool down before transporting a child. Do not

leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

This chapter describes equipment, systems

and functions which are offered or may be of-

fered in future on a model-specific basis, even

if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-

tion.

For further information:

Vehicle equipment, see page 8.

Important considerations

Safety information

WARNING

Children on the rear seat

General

Accident research has shown that the safest

place for children is on the rear seat.

Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle

can set the vehicle in motion and endanger

themselves or other road users, for example

by the following actions:

Wherever possible, children younger than

12 years old or shorter than 150 cm, 5 ft should

be transported only on the rear seats in child

restraint systems appropriate for their age,

weight and stature. Children aged 12 years and

older must be secured with a seat belt once a

suitable child restraint system is no longer an

option due to their age, weight or stature.

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Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing doors or windows.

Engaging selector lever position N.

Operating vehicle equipment.

Safety information

There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not

leave children or pets unsupervised in the ve-

hicle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehi-

cle key with you and lock the vehicle.

WARNING

Children shorter than 150 cm, 5 ft cannot

wear the seat belt correctly without using ad-

ditional child restraint systems. The protec-

tive effect of the seat belts may be restricted

or may even fail completely if the seat belts

are worn incorrectly. If a seat belt is not worn

correctly, additional injuries can be caused,

for example in the event of an accident, brak-

ing or avoidance manoeuvre. There is a dan-

ger of injury or danger to life. Children shorter

WARNING

Hot vehicle can have fatal consequences,

in particular for children or pets. There is a

danger of injury or danger to life. Do not

leave anyone unsupervised in the vehicle, es-

pecially children or pets.

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than 150 cm, 5 ft must be secured in suitable

child restraint systems.

Safety information

WARNING

Not for Australia:Children on the

front passenger seat

If child restraint systems and their attach-

ment systems have been damaged or sub-

jected to stresses in an accident, their pro-

tective effect may be restricted or may fail

completely. A child might not be adequately

restrained, for example in the event of an

accident, braking or avoidance manoeuvre.

There is a danger of injury or danger to life.

General

When using a rearward-facing child restraint

system on the front passenger seat, make sure

that the front passenger airbag is deactivated.

If it is not possible to deactivate the front

passenger airbag, do not carry children in

rearward-facing child restraint systems on the

front passenger seat.

Do not continue to use child restraint systems

which are damaged or have been subjected

to stresses in an accident.

If attachment systems have been damaged

or subjected to stresses in an accident, have

them checked and replaced by an authorised

Service Partner or another qualified Service

Partner or a specialist workshop.

For further information:

Deactivation of the front passenger airbag, see

page 189.

Safety information

WARNING

DANGER

If the seat is not set properly or the child

seat has been installed incorrectly, the child

restraint system may have restricted or no

stability at all. There is a danger of injury

or danger to life. Make sure that the child

restraint system rests firmly against the seat

backrest. Wherever possible, adapt the back-

rest angle of all relevant seat backrests and

adjust the seats correctly. Make sure that

the seats and their backrests are correctly

engaged or locked. If possible and if neces-

sary, adjust the height of the head restraints

or remove them.

If triggered, an active front passenger airbag

can fatally injure a child in a child restraint

system which is mounted facing backwards.

There is a danger to life. Make sure that the

front passenger airbag is deactivated and the

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light is

illuminated.

Fitting child restraint

systems

General

Before installation

Make sure rear seat backrests are locked in

place before fitting child restraint systems.

Please comply with the operating and safety

instructions provided by the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer when selecting, attaching

and using child restraint systems.

Move rear seats to rearmost position to make

it easier to fit child restraint system.

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Third-row seating

Before fitting a child restraint system in the

third-row seating, observe the following, de-

pending on the equipment:

Not for Australia:On the front

passenger seat

Deactivating the airbag

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Roll up the luggage compartment cover

and remove the case.

DANGER

Lower the electric luggage compartment

cover.

If triggered, an active front passenger airbag

can fatally injure a child in a child restraint

system which is mounted facing backwards.

There is a danger to life. Make sure that the

front passenger airbag is deactivated and the

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light is

illuminated.

Remove the luggage compartment partition

net.

Move the seats and backrest of the sec-

ond-row seating all the way forwards.

Fold down and lock the relevant backrest of

the second row of seats.

Before installing a rearward-facing child re-

straint system on the front passenger seat,

make sure that the front passenger airbag is

deactivated. If the airbag cannot be deactiva-

ted, do not install a rearward-facing child re-

straint system.

The head restraints of the third-row seating

are put into the upper position.

Do not make any further changes to the set-

tings.

For Australia: installation of child

restraint systems

Please note the following warning because

your vehicle has been equipped with a front

airbag for the front passenger seat that cannot

be deactivated:

For further information:

Deactivation of the front passenger airbag, see

page 189.

Rearward-facing child restraint

systems

It is not recommended to use rear-

ward-facing child restraint systems on

the front passenger seat.

DANGER

If triggered, an active front passenger airbag

can fatally injure a child in a child restraint

system which is mounted facing backwards.

There is a danger to life. Make sure that the

front passenger airbag is deactivated and the

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light is

illuminated.

Extreme hazard

Do not use rearward-facing child restraint

systems on a seat protected by an airbag in

front of it.

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ISOFIX or i-Size child safety

seat fasteners

General

Please comply with the operating and safety

instructions provided by the, child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer when selecting, attaching

and using ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint sys-

tems.

Follow the note on the sun visor on the pas-

senger's side.

Never use rearward facing child restraint sys-

tems on a seat with an activated front airbag.

Use may result in death or serious injury to

children.

Suitable ISOFIX or i-Size child

restraint systems

For further information:

Suitable seats for child restraint systems, see

page 132.

Seat position and height

After installing a universal child restraint sys-

tem, move the front passenger seat as far

back as it will go and adjust it to the high-

est position. This seat position and height pro-

vides the best possible belt routing and protec-

tion in the event of an accident.

i-Size child restraint systems

General

i-Size is a legal regulation for child restraint

systems which is used for the approval of child

restraint systems.

After installing a universal child restraint sys-

tem, adjust the inclination of the seat backrest

to achieve the best possible belt routing.

The system represents a further development

of the ISOFIX child safety seat fasteners.

ISOFIX child restraint systems can also be at-

tached to anchors with i-Size markings.

If the upper attachment point of the seat belt is

in front of the child seat's seat belt guide, care-

fully move the front passenger seat forwards

until the best possible seat belt guide is ach-

ieved.

Icon

Meaning

If this icon is seen in the vehi-

cle, the vehicle has also been

approved in accordance with

i-Size. The icon shows the

mounts for the system's lower

anchors. The lower anchors

meet the European i-Size re-

quirements.

Backrest width

With adjustable backrest width: before instal-

ling a child restraint system on the front pas-

senger seat, fully open the backrest width. Do

not change the backrest width from this point

on and do not retrieve a seat position from the

memory.

The corresponding icon shows

the top tether eyelet.

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Safety information

ISOFIX child restraint systems

General

WARNING

ISOFIX is a legal regulation for child restraint

systems which is used for the approval of child

restraint systems.

If the child restraint system lower anchors are

not engaged correctly, the protective effect of

the child restraint system will be restricted.

There is a danger of injury or danger to life.

Make sure the lower anchor points have en-

gaged correctly and the child restraint system

rests firmly against the backrest.

ISOFIX child restraint systems can be attached

to mountings marked with ISOFIX.

Only certain ISOFIX child restraint systems are

permitted for use on the designated seats. The

associated size class and size category are

denoted by a letter or ISO reference on a plate

on the child seat.

WARNING

Icon

Meaning

The mounts for the lower anchors and the

attachment points for child restraint systems

are intended for attaching child restraint sys-

tems only. If other objects are attached, the

mounts or attachment points can be dam-

aged. There is a danger of injury or material

damage. Only attach child restraint systems

to the corresponding mounts for the lower

anchors or the attachment points.

If this icon is seen in the ve-

hicle, the vehicle has been

approved in accordance with

the ISOFIX standard. The icon

shows the mounts for the sys-

tem's lower anchors. The lower

mountings comply with ISOFIX

requirements.

With universal approval: the

corresponding icon shows the

top tether attachment point.

Position

Icon

Meaning

The corresponding icon shows

the fixtures for the lower ISO-

FIX anchors or i-Size mount-

ing.

Fixtures for lower anchors

General

Note the following when fitting child restraint

systems with integrated safety belt to the

mounts for the lower anchors:

The total weight of the child and child restraint

system must not exceed 33 kg, 73 lbs.

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Child restraint systems with

upper restraint strap

General

When attaching child restraint systems to the

upper attachment points, observe the informa-

tion, operating and safety instructions of the

child restraint system manufacturer.

The fixtures for the lower anchors are located

behind the marked covers. To expose the an-

chorage points, open the flaps upwards.

Safety information

WARNING

Before fitting child restraint systems

If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly

on the child restraint system, the protective

effect will be reduced. There is a danger of

injury. Make sure that the upper retaining

strap is not twisted and is not routed to the

upper attachment point over sharp edges.

Pull the seat belt away from the area of the

child seat mountings.

Fitting child restraint systems

1. Install child restraint system, see the manu-

facturer's instructions.

2. Make sure that the child restraint system

attachment correctly engages in the lower

anchor on both sides.

WARNING

If the rear seat backrest is not locked, the

protective effect of the child restraint system

will be restricted or lost. The rear seat back-

rest may fold forward in certain situations, for

example in the event of braking manoeuvre

or an accident. There is a danger of injury or

danger to life. Make sure that the rear seat

backrests are locked.

With comfort seats in the rear: fitting

child restraint systems

To facilitate installation, make additional set-

tings if necessary:

1. Tilt the backrest back slightly.

2. Install child restraint system, see the manu-

facturer's instructions.

3. Make sure that the child restraint system

attachment correctly engages in the lower

anchor on both sides.

WARNING

The mounts for the lower anchors and the

attachment points for child restraint systems

are intended for attaching child restraint sys-

tems only. If other objects are attached, the

mounts or attachment points can be dam-

aged. There is a danger of injury or material

damage. Only attach child restraint systems

to the corresponding mounts for the lower

anchors or the attachment points.

4. After installation, adjust the backrest for-

wards slightly, so that the child restraint

system rests lightly against the backrest.

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Attachment points for upper

retaining strap

Attaching the upper retaining strap

to the attachment point

1. Move the seat of the second-row seating to

the base position.

Icon

Meaning

Adjusting the base position, see page 114.

2. Raise head restraint if necessary.

The corresponding icon shows

the top tether eyelet.

3. Guide the upper retaining strap between

or along both sides of the head restraint

mounts to the attachment point.

4. Guide the retaining strap between the seat

backrest and the luggage compartment

cover.

5. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the

attachment point.

6. Pull the retaining strap taut.

Suitable seats for child

restraint systems

Depending on the equipment, there are two or

three attachment points for the upper retaining

strap of child restraint systems.

General

The legal provisions determining which child

seat is permitted for which age and body size

may vary from country to country. Please com-

ply with the relevant national legal provisions.

Routing the retaining strap

Additional information is available from an au-

thorised Service Partner or another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

For detailed information about using child re-

straint systems:

Seats for child restraint systems, see

page 434.

1

Direction of travel

2

3

4

5

6

Head restraint

Seats and child restraint systems

The following section provides information on

which child restraint system is suitable for

which seat in the vehicle.

Hook of the upper retaining strap

Attachment point

Seat backrest

Left-hand drive vehicles, seats:

Upper retaining strap

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Seat

Airbag, front Mounting

passenger

1

3 a)

ON only for-

ward-facing

child restraint

system

OFF only

rearward fac-

ing child re-

straint sys-

tem

4, 6 – b)

5 – c, d)

f)

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Seat

Airbag, front Mounting

passenger

7, 9 – e)

a) Move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and adjust it to the highest position.

Then adjust the angle of the backrest to achieve the best possible belt routing.

b) When using child restraint systems on the rear seats, adjust the longitudinal direction of the

front seat if necessary and, if possible and necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint of the

rear seat.

c) Only use the outer seats if the seat belt buckles are easily accessible.

d) The seat is not suitable for child restraint systems with a support stand.

e) When using child restraint systems in the third-row seating, move the second-row seating

forwards and lock the backrest in the folded-down position.

f) Depending on the equipment or national-market version.

Right-hand drive vehicle, seats:

Seat

Airbag, front Mounting

passenger

1 a)

ON only for-

ward-facing

child restraint

system

OFF only

rearward fac-

ing child re-

straint sys-

tem

3

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Seat

Airbag, front Mounting

passenger

4, 6 – b)

f)

5 – c, d)

7, 9 – e)

a) Move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and adjust it to the highest position.

Then adjust the angle of the backrest to achieve the best possible belt routing.

b) When using child restraint systems on the rear seats, adjust the longitudinal direction of the

front seat if necessary and, if possible and necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint of the

rear seat.

c) Only use the outer seats if the seat belt buckles are easily accessible.

d) The seat is not suitable for child restraint systems with a support stand.

e) When using child restraint systems in the third-row seating, move the second-row seating

forwards and lock the backrest in the folded-down position.

f) Depending on the equipment or national-market version.

Icon

Meaning

Icon

Meaning

Not suitable for child restraint systems.

Suitable for ISOFIX child re-

straint systems.

Suitable for belted child restraint systems in the

Universal category.

Suitable for ISOFIX and i-Size

child restraint systems.

Suitable for child restraint systems in the semi-

universal category if the vehicle and seat are

given in the list of vehicle types from the manu-

facturer of the child restraint system.

Suitable for child restraint sys-

tems with an upper retaining

strap.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

the following child restraint systems:

Recommended child seats

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Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360.

Please comply with the operating and safety

instructions provided by the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer when selecting, attaching

and using child restraint systems.

Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix 360 Base.

With i-Size: Römer TRIFIX 2.

With ISOFIX: Römer Duo Plus.

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▷

Maxi-Cosi 2wayPearl & 2wayFix.

danger to life. Make sure that the rear seat

backrests are locked.

Römer KIDFIX series.

For Australia:Child restraint

systems

WARNING

If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly

on the child restraint system, the protective

effect will be reduced. There is a danger of

injury. Make sure that the upper retaining

strap is not twisted and is not routed to the

upper attachment point over sharp edges.

General

In accordance with ADR 34/03, provisions

have been made to allow installation of a child

restraint system at each rear seat position.

The anchoring hooks which belong to the up-

per restraining strap of the child restraint sys-

tem - AS 1754, can be applied immediately to

the relevant mount.

Attachment points

Icon

Meaning

Please refer strictly to the installation instruc-

tions supplied with the child restraint system.

The corresponding icon shows

the top tether eyelet.

Each seat position is fitted with a head re-

straint.

Safety information

WARNING

Anchorages for child restraint systems are

designed to withstand only those loads im-

posed by correctly fitted child restraint sys-

tems. Under no circumstances are they to be

used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for

attaching other items or equipment to the ve-

hicle. After using and removing child restraint

systems, fold away the anchor brackets if

necessary.

Depending on the equipment, there are two

outer attachment points or three other attach-

ment points for child restraint systems with

tether straps.

WARNING

If the rear seat backrest is not locked, the

protective effect of the child restraint system

will be restricted or lost. The rear seat back-

rest may fold forward in certain situations, for

example in the event of braking manoeuvre

or an accident. There is a danger of injury or

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Routing the retaining strap

Securing doors and

windows in the rear

General

In certain situations, for example when carry-

ing children, it may be advisable to secure the

rear doors and windows.

Doors

1

Direction of travel

2

3

4

5

6

Head restraint

Hook of the upper retaining strap

Attachment point

Seat backrest

Upper retaining strap

Attaching the upper retaining strap

to the attachment point

1. Move the seat of the second-row seating to

the base position, see page 114.

Push up the locking lever on the rear doors.

The respective door can now only be opened

from the outside.

2. Raise head restraint if necessary.

Rear safety switch

3. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the head restraint mounts or along both

sides of the head restraint mounts to the

attachment point.

Middle seat: raise the head restraint if nec-

essary by pressing the button on the brack-

ets. Guide the upper retaining strap be-

tween the head restraint mounts or along

both sides of the head restraint mounts to

the attachment point.

4. Guide the retaining strap between the seat

backrest and the luggage compartment

cover.

Press the button on the driver's door.

Different functions are locked and can-

not be operated in the rear, for exam-

ple the window lifters.

5. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the

attachment point.

6. Pull the retaining strap taut.

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