System - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach Owner's Manual

Information on child restraint system approval
categories and details on the approval label on
the child restraint system ( page 67).
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Det Detecting r ecting risk isks, av s, avoiding dang oiding danger er
Securing syst Secur ing systems f ems for c or child r hild res estr traint syst
t t he v he vehicle ehicle
Only use the following securing systems for child
restraint systems:
the ISOFIX or i-Size securing rings
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the vehicle's seat belt system
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the Top Tether anchorages
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Fitting an ISOFIX or an i-Size child restraint sys-
tem is preferred.
Simply attaching to the securing rings on the vehi-
cle can reduce the risk of tting the child restraint
system incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat
belt of the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint system,
always comply with the permissible gross weight
for the child and child restraint system
( page 71).
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A A dv dvant antag age of a r e of a rearw
t t em em
It is preferable to transport a baby or a small child
in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem. In this case, the child sits in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel and faces back-
wards.
aint systems in ems in
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer-
vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
Alway Always secur s secure a c
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ARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect installation of the child restraint

system

The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
Be sure to comply with the manufactur-
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er's installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
earwar ard-f d-facing c acing child r hild res estr traint sy aint sys- s-
e a child r hild res estr traint syst aint system corr em correctly ectly
Occupant safety
Make sure that the entire base of the
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child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.
Never place objects (e.g. cushions)
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under or behind the child restraint sys-
tem.
Use child restraint systems only with the
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original cover designed for them.
Always replace damaged covers with
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genuine covers.
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is incorrectly tted
or not secured, it can come loose.
The child restraint system could be ung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
Always install child restraint systems cor-
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rectly, even when not in use.
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