Children In The Vehicle; Child Restraint System - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLA Operator's Manual

Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-
ting properly. Particular attention must be
paid to children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
( page 44) and the notes on correct use of
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seat belts ( page 46).
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A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where
a three-point seat belt can be properly fas-
tened without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
G WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac-
tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driv-
er's seat belt, are equipped with a special seat
belt retractor. When activated, the special
seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt
cannot slacken once the child seat is secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
Make sure you observe the child restraint
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system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt
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outlet.
Engage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.
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Children in the vehicle

Activating the special seat belt retractor:
Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
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reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is enabled.
Push the child restraint system down so
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that the seat belt is tight and does not
loosen.
Removing the child restraint system and
deactivating the special seat belt retractor:
Make sure you observe the child restraint
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system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
Press the release button of the seat belt
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buckle and guide the seat belt tongue back
towards the belt sash guide.
The special seat belt retractor is deactiva-
ted.

Child restraint system

The use of seat belts and child restraint sys-
tems is required by law in:
all 50 states
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the U.S. territories
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the District of Columbia
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all Canadian provinces
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If you install a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the center rear seat, the rear arm
rest must be folded back as far as possible.
You can obtain further information about the
correct child restraint system from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
G WARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as
intended. The child cannot then be restrained
in the event of an accident, heavy braking or
sudden changes of direction. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Make sure that you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
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