Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 56

54 54 Occupant safety
Securing the child restraint system with
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the seat belt on the front passenger seat
( page 62). Observe the speci c
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instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
( page 61).
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If the front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front passenger
airbag is correct for the current situation
( page 47).
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Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
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rior and on the child restraint system.
Also secure Top Tether if present.
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Do not modify t Do no t modify the c he child r hild res estr traint syst aint system
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ARNING Risk of injury due to modi ca-
tions to the child restraint system
The child restraint system can no longer func-
tion properly. This poses an increased risk of
injury.
Never modify a child restraint system.
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Only a x accessories which have been
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specially approved for this child restraint
system by the child restraint system's
manufacturer.
Onl Only use c y use child r hild res estr traint syst aint systems whic
pr proper w oper wor orking condition king condition
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ARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restraint sys-
tems
Child restraint systems or their retaining sys-
tems that have been subjected to stress in an
accident may not be able to perform their
intended protective function.
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It may be the case that the child cannot be
properly restrained.
Always immediately replace child
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restraint systems that have been dam-
aged or involved in an accident.
Have the securing systems for the child
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restraint systems checked at a quali ed
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.
A A v v oid dir oid direct sunlight ect sunlight
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If the child restraint system is exposed to
ems which ar h are in e in
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up
excessively.
Children could su er burns from these parts,
particularly the metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
Always make sure that the child restraint
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system is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Cover the child restraint system with a
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blanket, for example.
If the child restraint system has been
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exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.
Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.