Children In The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz Citan 2015 Operating Instructions Manual

Children in the vehicle

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do they provide an indication of airbag deploy-
ment.
The vehicle may be deformed significantly with-
out an airbag being deployed. This is the case if
only parts which are relatively easily deformed
are affected and the rate of deceleration is not
high. Conversely, an airbag may be deployed
even though the vehicle suffers only minor
deformation. This is the case if, for example,
very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal body
members are hit, and sufficient deceleration
occurs as a result.
If the restraint system control unit detects a side
impact situation, the applicable components of
the restraint system are activated independ-
ently of each other.
Sidebag on the side on which the impact
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occurs, independently of the belt tensioner
and of the use of the seat belt
Windowbag on the side on which the impact
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occurs, independently of the use of the seat
belt and independently of whether the co-
driver's seat is occupied
Vehicles with a sidebag and/or windowbag:
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seat belt tensioners, if the system determines
that they can offer additional protection for
the vehicle occupants in this situation
i Not all airbags are deployed in an accident.
The various airbag systems work independ-
ently of one another.
How the airbag system works is determined
by the severity of the accident detected,
especially the vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration, and the apparent type of accident:
frontal collision
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side impact
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Children in the vehicle
Child restraint system
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-
Benz strongly advises that you fit a child
restraint system on a rear seat. Children are
generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehi-
cle:
always secure the child in a child restraint
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system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
be sure to observe the instructions and safety
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notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Vehicles with a twin co-driver's seat: the
middle seat is not suitable for installing a child
restraint system. Children under the age of
twelve and under 1.50 m in height are not per-
mitted to travel on the middle seat.
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WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake
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shift the manual transmission into neutral
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start the engine
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In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
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WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is
a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle.
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in direct
sunlight, the parts could become very hot.
Children could be suffer burns by touching
these parts, in particular on the metallic parts
of the child restraint system. There is a risk of
injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle, always
make sure that the child restraint system is
not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket,