Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 Owner's Manual page 65

Children in the vehicle
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WARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems that have been damaged or subjected to
a load in an accident cannot perform their
intended protective function. In the event of
an accident, sharp braking or a sudden
change in direction, the child may not be held
securely. There is an increased risk of serious
or even fatal injuries.
Immediately replace child restraint systems
that have been damaged or subjected to a
load in an accident. Have the child restraint
securing systems checked in a qualified spe-
cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint
system again.
If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child on
the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe
the information on "Child restraint systems
on the front-passenger seat" (
You can also find information on disabling the
front-passenger front airbag.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
Vehicles with seat belt extenders: when
securing a child in a child restraint system on
a rear seat, observe the following instruc-
tions:
make sure that the seat belt on the child
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restraint system is fastened according to
the manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions for the child restraint system.
for child restraint systems with a belt
R
clamp: engage the belt tongue in the buckle
before you tighten the seat belt using the
belt clamp.
Vehicles with a rear reclining seat: when
installing a child restraint system, move the
rear reclining seat backrest to a nearly upright
position. The rear reclining seat backrest
must rest against the child restraint system.
Observe the notes on the cushion airbag
( page 56).
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Vehicles with belt bags: only use a child
restraint system which has been approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Always pay attention to the
notes under "Recommended child restraint
systems" (
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products to clean child restraint systems
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You can
obtain information about this at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
ISOFIX child seat securing system
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ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer
sufficient protective effect for children whose
weight is greater than 22 kg who are secured
using the safety belt integrated in the child
restraint system. The child could, for example,
not be restrained correctly in the event of an
accident. This poses an increased risk of
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If the child weighs more than 22 kg, only use
ISOFIX child restraint systems with which the
child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt.
Also secure the child restraint system with the
Top Tether belt, if available.
When fitting a child restraint system, be sure
to observe the manufacturer's installation
and operating instructions and the instruc-
tions for correct use of the child restraint sys-
tem (
Before every trip, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system is engaged correctly in
both ISOFIX securing rings.
! When fitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the centre
seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
seat belt could be damaged.
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It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
WARNING
page 70).
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