Children In The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz C-Clas 2016 Owner's Manual

Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
the hazard lamps are switched on
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the emergency lighting is switched on
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the vehicle doors are unlocked
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the front side windows are lowered
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vehicles with the memory function: the elec-
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trically adjustable steering wheel is raised
the engine is switched off and the fuel supply
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is cut off
vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency
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call system: automatic emergency call

Children in the vehicle

Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
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.
be sure to observe the instructions and safety
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notes on the automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system (
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If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
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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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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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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,
for example. If the child restraint system has
been exposed to direct sunlight, leave it to
cool down before securing the child in it.
page 50).
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Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
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use of the seat belt (
Children in the vehicle
WARNING
release the parking brake
shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
start the engine
WARNING
WARNING
page 44) and the information on the correct
page 45).
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