Infant And Child Restraint Systems - Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL 1989 Owner's Manual

• Improper work on the system,
including incorrect installation
and removal, can lead to pos­
sible injury through an uncon­
trolled activation of the "SRS".
In addition, through improper
work there is the risk of ren­
dering the "SRS" inoperative.
Work on the "SRS" must
therefore only be performed
by an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
• When scrapping the airbag
unit or emergency tensioning
retractor, it is mandatory to
follow our safety instructions.
These instructions are avail­
able at your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
When you sell the vehicle we strongly
urge you to give notice to the subse­
quent owner that it is equipped with a
"SRS" by alerting him to the applic­
able section in the Owner's Manual.
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Infant and Child Restraint Systems

Mercedes-Benz of North America re­
commends that all infants and chil­
dren 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 re­
straint system, be sure to carefully
read and follow all manufacturer's in­
structions for installation and use.
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, nor
should they share a seat belt with
another occupant while the vehi­
cle is in motion.
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.
This vehicle is equipped with tether
anchorages for use with child re­
straints 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.