Mercedes-Benz 350 SDL Owner's Manual page 45

Infant and Child Restraint Systems
We recommend that all infants and
children be restrained at all times
while the vehicle is in motion.
Important!
The use of infant or child restraints is
required by law in all 50 states and all
Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be
seated in an infant or child restraint
system, which is properly secured by
a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap-
shoulder belt, and that complies with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.1.
A statement by the child restraint
manufacturer of compliance with this
standard can be found on the instruc­
tion label on the restraint and in the
instruction manual provided with the
restraint. When using any infant or
child restraint system, be sure to
carefully read and follow all manufac­
turer's instructions for installation and
Warning!
When the child restraint is not in
use, remove it from the car or
secure it with the seat belt to
prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the
event of an accident.
Infants and small children should
never be held on the lap while the
vehicle is in motion. During an
accident they would be almost
impossible to hold, and could be
crushed between the adult and
the dashboard.
Infants and small children should
never share a seat belt with
another occupant. During an
accident, they could be crushed
between the occupant and seat
belt.
According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front
seating positions.
Children too big for child re­
straint systems should ride in
rear seats using regular seat
belts. Position shoulder belt
across the chest and shoulder,
not the face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to
achieve proper belt positioning.
This vehicle can be equipped with
tether anchorages for use with child
restraints that have a top tether strap.
Consult your authorized MERCEDES-
BENZ dealer for the exact location of
these anchorages.
Note:
Canada Models only
In compliance with Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 210.1, child
restraint tether anchorage hardware is
attached to the tool kit located in the
trunk.