Isofix - Mercedes-Benz 2013 W218 Owner's Manual

Children in the vehicle
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system cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function in the event of an accident, and
could lead to injuries.
G
WARNING
Electronic devices on the front-passenger
seat can affect the function of the automatic
child seat recognition, for example:
laptop
R
mobile phone
R
transponder cards such as ski passes or
R
access passes
The front-passenger front airbag could deploy
unintentionally or not function as intended
during an accident. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Do not place any of the devices mentioned
above or similar devices on the front-
passenger seat.
If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle
does not have automatic child seat recogni-
tion, this is indicated by a special sticker. The
sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard
on the front-passenger side. The sticker is
visible when you open the front-passenger
door.
Vehicles without automatic child seat recog-
nition on the front-passenger seat: if you turn
the key to position 2 in the ignition lock, the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up briefly but has no function. It does
not indicate that there is automatic child seat
recognition on the front-passenger seat.
The sensor system for child restraint systems
in the front-passenger seat detects whether
a special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a
transponder for automatic child seat recog-
nition has been fitted. In this case,
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp :
lights up. The front-passenger front airbag is
disabled.
If the front-passenger front airbag is dis-
i
abled by the automatic child seat recogni-
tion, the following remain enabled on the
front-passenger side:
the sidebag
R
the pelvisbag
R
the windowbag
R
the belt tensioner
R
ISOFIX child seat securing system for
the rear seats
G
WARNING
ISOFIX child restraint systems do not provide
sufficient protection for children weighing
more than 22 kg. The child cannot be
restrained in the event of an accident, for
instance. There is an increased risk of injury,
possibly even fatal.
If the child weighs more than 22 kg, secure
the ISOFIX child restraint system additionally
with the seat belt. If available, secure the child
restraint system additionally with the Top
Tether belt.
When fitting a child restraint system, be sure
to observe the manufacturer's installation