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emptive measures to protect the vehicle occu-

pants. These measures cannot necessarily pre-

vent an imminent impact.

When entering or exiting a parking space while

using Active Parking Assist

nize potential risks and avoid dangers if chil-

dren are traveling in the vehicle

(/ page 50).

PRE-SAFE^®PLUS can implement the following

Function of PRE-SAFE^®Impulse Side

Be diligent

measures independently of each other:

Bear in mind that negligence when securing a

child in the child restraint system may have seri-

ous consequences. Always be diligent in securing

a child carefully before every journey.

If an imminent side impact is detected, PRE-

SAFE^®Impulse Side can pre-emptively move the

front seat vehicle occupant's upper body towards

the center of the vehicle. It does this by rapidly

inꢀating an air cushion in the outer seat side bol-

ster of the seat backrest on the side on which the

impact is anticipated. This increases the distance

between the door and the vehicle occupant.

If PRE-SAFE^®Impulse Side has been deployed or

is faulty, the PRE-SAFE Impulse Side Inoperative

See Operator's Manual(/ page 354) display

message appears.

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Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat

and front passenger seat.

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Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle is

stationary. This brake application is canceled

automatically when the vehicle pulls away.

Never allow babies and children to travel sitting

on the lap of another vehicle occupant.

To improve protection for children younger than

12 years old or under 5 ꢂ (1.50 m) in height,

Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the fol-

lowing information:

If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive

measures that were taken are reversed.

SSyyssttem limits

The system will not initiate any action in the fol-

lowing situations:

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Always secure the child in a child restraint sys-

tem suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

The child restraint system must be appropriate

to the age, weight and size of the child.

The vehicle seat must be suitable for installing

a child restraint system.

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When backing up

The system will not initiate any braking application

in the following situations:

Safely transporting children in the vehicle

Always observe when children are traveling in the

vehicle

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Whilst driving

Accident statistics show that children secured on

the rear seats are generally safer than children

secured on the front seats. For this reason,

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Also strictly observe the safety notes for the

speciꢁc situation. In this way you can recog-

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Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a

child restraint system on a rear seat.

Observe standards for child restraint systems

All child restraint systems must meet the following

standards:

Installing an LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint

system is preferred.

Simply attaching to the securing rings on the vehi-

cle can reduce the risk of installing the child

restraint system incorrectly.

When securing a child with the integrated seat

belt of the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint

system, always comply with the permissible gross

weight for the child and child restraint system

(/ page 54).

A booster seat may be necessary to achieve

proper seat belt positioning for children over

40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a

height where a three-point seat belt can be fas-

tened properly without a booster seat.

TThhee ggeneric term child restraint system

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U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

213 and 225

The generic term child restraint system is used in

this Operator's Manual. A child restraint system

is, for example:

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Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213

and 210.2

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A baby car seat

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A rearward-facing child seat

Conꢁrmation that the child restraint system com-

plies with the standards can be found on an

instruction label on the child restraint system.

This conꢁrmation can also be found in the instal-

lation instructions that are included with the child

restraint system.

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A forward-facing child seat

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A child booster seat with a backrest and seat

belt guide

Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child

booster seat with a backrest.

The child restraint system must be appropriate to

the age, weight and size of the child.

Detecting risks,, avooiiddiinngg danger

Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child

booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.

Securing systems for child restrraint systems in

the vehicle

Only use the following securing systems for child

restraint systems:

Observe laws and legal requirements

Always observe the legal requirements when

using a child restraint system in the vehicle.

Advantage of a rearward-facing child restraint sys-

tem

It is preferable to transport a baby or a small child

in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint sys-

tem. In this case, the child sits in the opposite

direction to the direction of travel and faces back-

wards.

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The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings

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The vehicle's seat belt system

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The Top Tether anchorages

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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 cer-

vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a

rearward-facing child restraint system.

Securing the child restraint system with

the seat belt on the rear seat

(/ page 58).

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Always replace damaged covers with

genuine covers.

Securing the child restraint system with

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

unsecured child restraint systems in the

vehicle

the seat belt on the front passenger seat

(/ page 59). Observe the speciꢁc

instructions for the rearward-facing and

forward-facing child restraint systems

(/ page 59).

Allwways secure a child restraint system correctly

If the child restraint system is incorrectly

installed or not secured, it can come loose.

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

incorrect installation of the child restraint

system

The child restraint system could be ꢀung

If the front passenger seat is occupied,

ensure, both before and during the jour-

ney, that the status of the front passenger

airbag is correct for the current situation

(/ page 45).

around and hit vehicle occupants.

The child can then not be protected or

restrained as intended.

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Always install child restraint systems cor-

rectly, even when not in use.

Always comply with the child restraint

system manufacturer's installation

instructions.

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Be sure to comply with the manufactur-

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er's installation instructions for the child

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Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-

rior and on the child restraint system.

Also secure Top Tether if present.

restraint system and its correct use.

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Make sure that the entire base of the

child restraint system always rests on

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Always observe the child restraint system

manufacturer's installation and operating

instructions as well as the vehicle-speciꢁc

information:

the sitting surface of the seat.

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Never place objects (e.g. cushions)

under or behind the child restraint sys-

tem.

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Installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

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Use child restraint systems only with the

original cover designed for them.

restraint system on the right and leꢂ rear

seats (/ page 54).

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Do not modify the child restraint system

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It may be the case that the child cannot be

properly restrained.

Cover the child restraint system with a

blanket, for example.

If the child restraint system has been

exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to

cool before securing a child into it.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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WARNING Risk of injury due to modiꢁca-

tions to the child restraint system

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Always immediately replace child

restraint systems that have been dam-

The child restraint system can no longer func-

tion properly. This poses an increased risk of

injury.

aged or involved in an accident.

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Have the securing systems for the child

restraint systems checked at a qualiꢁed

specialist workshop before installing a

child restraint system again.

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Never modify a child restraint system.

Observe when stopping or parking

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Only aꢃx accessories which have been

specially approved for this child restraint

system by the child restraint system's

manufacturer.

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WARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to children leꢂ unattended in the vehicle

Avoid direct sunlight

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WARNING Risk of burns when the child

seat is exposed to direct sunlight

If children are leꢂ unsupervised in the vehicle,

they could, in particular:

Only use child restrraint systems which are in

proper working condition

If the child restraint system is exposed to

direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up

excessively.

Children could suꢄer burns from these parts,

particularly the metallic parts of the child

restraint system.

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open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

get out and be struck by oncoming traꢃc.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

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WARNING Risk of injury or death caused

by the use of damaged child restraint sys-

tems

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Child restraint systems or their retaining sys-

tems that have been subjected to stress in an

accident may not be able to perform their

intended protective function.

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Always make sure that the child restraint

system is not exposed to direct sunlight.

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Overview of suitable seats in the vehicle for instal-

ling a child restraint system

Notes on automatic front passenger airbag

shutoꢄ (/ page 44).

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

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releasing the parking brake.

changing the transmission position.

starting the vehicle.

Center rear seat

Securing system:

Leꢂ/right rear seat

Preferred securing system:

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Vehicle seat belt

Also secure Top Tether if present

(/ page 56).

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing

system

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach

of children.

Also secure Top Tether if present

(/ page 56).

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Alternative securing system:

Activating or deactivating the special seat belt

retractor of the seat belt

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Vehicle seat belt

Also secure Top Tether if present (/ page 56).

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WARNING Risk of injury or death if a seat

belt is unfastened while the vehicle is in

motion

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Front passenger seat

Securing system:

WARNING Danger to life due to exposure

to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle

If the seat belt is released while the vehicle is

in motion, the special seat belt retractor is

deactivated and the child restraint system is

no longer correctly secured. The seat belt is

If people, particularly children, are exposed to

extreme temperatures over an extended

period of time, there is a risk of serious injury

or danger to life.

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Vehicle seat belt

Be sure to observe:

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If the front passenger seat is occupied,

drawn in slightly by the inertia reel and cannot

ensure, both before and during the journey,

that the status of the front passenger airbag is

correct for the current situation (/ page 45).

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Never leave persons, children in particu-

lar, unattended in the vehicle.

be immediately closed again.

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Stop the vehicle immediately in accord-

ance with the traꢃc conditions.

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Activating thee sppeecciiaall seeaatt beelltt retractor

Installlliinng a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child resttrraint

system on the leꢂ and right rear seats

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Activate the special seat belt retractor

again and correctly secure the child

restraint system.

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Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia

reel retract it again.

Installlliinngg a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child resttrraint

system on the leꢂ and right rear seats

When the special seat belt retractor is activa-

When enabled, the special seat belt retractor

ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger

seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child

restraint system is secured.

The seat belts on the following seats are equipped

with a special seat belt retractor:

ted, you will hear a ratcheting sound.

Push the child restraint system down until the

seat belt sits tightly.

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WARRNNIING Risk of accident if the rear

bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest

are not engaged

Deactivating thee sppeecciiaall seeaatt beelltt retractor

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-

rest may fold forwards, even when you are

driving.

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Press the release button of the seat belt

buckle.

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Front passenger seat

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Hold the seat belt tongue and guide back to

the seat belt outlet.

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Rear seats

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As a result, the vehicle occupant will be

pushed 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.

Installing a child restraint system

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When installing a child restraint system,

always observe the manufacturer's installation

and operating instructions as well as the infor-

mation in this Operator's Manual.

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Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo

compartment will not be restrained by the

seat backrest.

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Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt

outlet.

Engage the seat belt tongue in the seat belt

buckle.

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Make sure that the rear bench seat, the

rear seat and the seat backrest are

engaged before every trip.

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If the leꢂ and right seat backrests are not

engaged and locked in place, this will be shown

on the display on the instrument cluster.

If the center seat backrest is not engaged and

locked in place, the red lock veriꢁcation indicator

will be visible.

Always comply with the information about the

mass of the child restraint system:

® When installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint system, also observe the following:

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In the manufacturer's installation and operat-

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When using a baby car seat in weiigghhtt group

0/0+ and a rearward-facing child restrraint

system in weight group I on a rear seat::

adjust the front seat so that the seat does

not touch the child restraint system.

ing instructions for the child restraint system

used

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On a label on the child restraint system, if

present

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WARNING Risk of injury or death if the

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When using a forward-facing child resttraint

system in weiigghhtt group I: remove the head

restraint from the respective seat, if possible.

In addition, the backrest of the child restraint

system must lie as ꢀat as possible against

the backrest of the vehicle seat.

Regularly check that the permissible gross mass

of the child and child restraint system is still com-

plied with.

When installing a child restraint system, observe

the following:

permissible gross mass of the child and

child restraint system together is excee-

ded.

Too much load may be placed on the LATCH-

type (ISOFIX) child restraint system and the

child may not be restrained correctly in the

event of an accident, for example.

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Always observe the correct use of the seats

and consider their suitability for attaching a

child restraint system.

Always comply with the manufacturer's

installation and operating instructions for the

child restraint system used.

Make sure that the child's feet do not touch

the front seat. If necessary, move the front

seat slightly forwards.

Aꢂer the child restraint system has been

removed, replace the head restraint immedi-

ately and adjust all head restraints correctly.

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If the child and the child restraint system

together weigh more than the permissi-

ble gross mass of 73 lb (33 kg ), only use

a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint

system with which the child is secured

with the vehicle seat belt.

Also secure the child restraint system

with the Top Tether belt, if available.

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If the head restraint of the child seat cannot

be fully extended when it is installed in the

vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the

maximum size setting for child restraint sys-

tems in weight group II or III.

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Contact with the roof when the head

restraint is fully extended and locked in place

will not result in any restrictions on use.

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The child restraint system must not be put

under strain between the roof and the seat

cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong

direction. Where possible, adjust the seat

cushion inclination accordingly.

The child restraint system must not be put

under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the

head restraints as appropriate.

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NOTE Damage to the seat belt for the cen-

ter seat during installation of the child

restraint system

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Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-

ped.

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Remove and stow away covers 1.

Attach the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint

system to both mounting brackets in the vehi-

cle.

Aꢂer removing the child seat, reattach covers

1.

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Fastening a Top Tether

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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting bracket

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WARNING Risk of injury or death if the

rear seat backrests are not locked aꢂer

Top Tether belts are installed

Before every journey, make sure that the LATCH-

type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged

correctly in both mounting brackets in the vehicle.

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-

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tive function. This may also cause additional

injuries.

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Always lock rear seat backrests aꢂer

installing Top Tether belts.

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Observe the lock veriꢁcation indicator.

If the leꢂ and right seat backrests are not

engaged and locked in place, this will be shown

on the display on the instrument cluster.

If the center seat backrest is not engaged and

locked in place, the red lock veriꢁcation indicator

will be visible.

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Guide Top Tether belt 4 under head restraint

1 between the two head restraint bars.

Hook Top Tether hook 5 of Top Tether belt

4 into Top Tether anchorage 3 without

twisting.

Tension Top Tether belt 4. In doing so, com-

ply with the child restraint system manufactur-

er's installation instructions.

Fold down cover 2 of Top Tether anchorage

3.

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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 connection between the child

restraint system attached with LATCH-type

(ISOFIX) (leꢂ and right rear seats) or the

seat belt (all rear seats) and the vehicle.

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If necessary, slide head restraint 1 upwards

(/ page 95).

Fold up cover 2 of Top Tether anchorage 3.

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) or belt-

secured child restraint system with Top Tether.

In doing so, comply with the child restraint

system manufacturer's installation instruc-

tions.

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If necessary, slide head restraint 1 down-

wards (/ page 95). Make sure that you do

not interfere with the correct routing of Top

Tether belt 4.

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Securing the child resttrraint system with the seat

belt

If the leꢂ and right seat backrests are not

engaged and locked in place, this will be shown

on the display on the instrument cluster.

If the center seat backrest is not engaged and

locked in place, the red lock veriꢁcation indicator

will be visible.

Aꢂer the child restraint system has been

removed, replace the head restraint immedi-

ately and adjust all head restraints 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.

If the head restraint of the child seat cannot

be fully extended when it is installed in the

vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the

maximum size setting for child restraint sys-

tems in weight category II or III.

Securing the child resttrraint system with the seat

belt on the rear seat

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WARNING Risk of accident if the rear

bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest

are not engaged

When installing a belt-secured child resttraint sys-

temm, obbseerve the following:

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Always comply with the manufacturer's

installation and operating instructions for the

child restraint system used.

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-

rest may fold forwards, even when you are

driving.

Contact with the roof when the head

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Also secure Top Tether if present

As a result, the vehicle occupant will be

restraint is fully extended and locked in place

(/ page 56).

pushed 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.

will not result in any restrictions on use.

When using a weight category 0/0+ baby

car seat and a weight category I rearward-

facing child restraint system on a rear seat:

adjust the front seat so that the seat does

not touch the child restraint system.

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The child restraint system must not be put

under strain between the roof and the seat

cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong

direction. Where possible, adjust the seat

cushion inclination accordingly.

The child restraint system must not be put

under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the

head restraints as appropriate.

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Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo

compartment will not be restrained by the

seat backrest.

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When using a weight category I forward-

facing child restraint system: remove the

head restraint from the respective seat, if

possible.

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Make sure that the rear bench seat, the

rear seat and the seat backrest are

engaged before every trip.

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Make sure that the child's feet do not touch

the front seat. If necessary, move the front

seat slightly forwards.

Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child Always observe the status of the front passenger

restraint systems on the front passenger seat

airbag on the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp:

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WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury

When using a rearward-facing child restraint

The seat belts on the following seats are equipped

with a special seatbelt retractor:

when using a rearward-facing child

restraint system while the co-driver airbag

is enabled

system on the front passenger seat, the front

passenger airbag must always be disabled.

This is only the case if the PASSENGER AIR

BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously

(/ page 45).

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Front passenger seat

Rear seats

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If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child

restraint system on the co-driver seat and the

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is

oꢄ, the co-driver airbag can deploy in the

event of an accident.

When enabled, the special seatbelt retractor

ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger

seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child

restraint system is secured (/ page 53).

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If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp is oꢄ, the front passenger airbag is ena-

bled. The front passenger airbag may deploy

during an accident.

The child could be struck by the airbag.

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Install the child restraint system.

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Always ensure that the co-driver airbag is

The entire base of the child restraint system

must always rest on the seat surface of the

rear seat.

Securing the child restraint system with the seat

belt on the front passenger seat

When installing a belt-secured child restraint sys-

tem on the front passenger seat, always observe

the following:

disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp must be lit.

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NEVER use a rearward-facing child

Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap

restraint system on a seat with an ENA-

BLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERI-

OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of

the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the

child restraint system.

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Observe the notes on rearward-facing and

forward-facing child restraint systems on the

front passenger seat (/ page 59).

Observe the child restraint system manufac-

turer's installation and operating instructions.

The shoulder belt strap must be routed

forward from the seat belt outlet.

Observe the speciꢁc instructions for the rear-

ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint sys-

tems (/ page 59).

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When using a forward-facing child restraint

system in weight category I: remove the head

restraint from the respective seat, if possible.

Aꢂer the child restraint system has been

removed, replace the head restraint immedi-

ately and adjust all head restraints 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.

If the head restraint of the child seat cannot

be fully extended when it is installed in the

vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the

maximum size setting for child restraint sys-

tems in weight category II or III.

The child restraint system must not be put

under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the

head restraints as appropriate.

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.

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.

Install the child restraint system.

The entire base of the child restraint system

must always rest on the sitting surface of the

front passenger 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 and downwards from the seat belt out-

let.

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The seat belt on the front passenger side is equip-

ped with a special seatbelt retractor.

When enabled, the special seatbelt retractor

ensures that the seat belt does not slacken once

the child seat is secured (/ page 53).

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

objects between the seat surface and the

child restraint system

Objects between the seat surface and the

child restraint system could aꢄect the function

of the automatic front passenger airbag shut-

oꢄ.

Contact with the roof when the head

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restraint is fully extended and locked in place

will not result in any restrictions on use.

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The child restraint system must not be put

under strain between the roof and the seat

cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong

direction.

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Do not place any objects between the

seat surface and the child restraint sys-

tem.

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Always make sure that the child restraint

system is correctly installed.

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If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and

the front passenger seat accordingly.

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Child safety locks

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When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach

of children.

Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

Activating or deactivating the child safety lock for

the rear doors

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Always activate the installed child safety

locks if children are traveling in the vehi-

cle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

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WARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to children leꢂ unattended in the vehicle

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WARNING Danger to life due to exposure

to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle

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If children are leꢂ unsupervised in the vehicle,

they could, in particular:

If people, particularly children, are exposed to

extreme temperatures over an extended

period of time, there is a risk of serious injury

or danger to life.

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open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

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There are child safety locks for the rear doors and

the rear side windows.

The child safety lock on the rear doors secures

each door separately. The doors can no longer be

opened from the inside.

get out and be struck by oncoming traꢃc.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

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Never leave persons, children in particu-

lar, unattended in the vehicle.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

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WARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to children leꢂ unattended in the vehicle

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releasing the parking brake.

If children are traveling in the vehicle, they

could, in particular:

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changing the transmission position.

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starting the vehicle.

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Open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

Get out and be struck by oncoming traꢃc.

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Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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