Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet 2017 Owner's Manual page 53

50 Occupant safety
The child cannot be restrained in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction.
Always comply with the manufacturer's
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installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
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 under or behind
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the child restraint system, e.g. cush‐
ions.
Always use child restraint systems with
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the original cover designed for them.
Always replace damaged covers with
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genuine covers.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is not correctly
installed or secured, it could release in the
event of an accident, sudden braking or a
sudden change in direction.
The child restraint system could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
Always fit child restraint systems cor‐
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rectly, even when not in use.
Always comply with the child restraint
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system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restraint
systems
Child restraint systems or their retaining sys‐
tems that have been subjected to a load in
an accident may then not be able to perform
their intended protective function.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction.
Always replace child restraint systems
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immediately that have been damaged or
involved in an accident.
Have the securing systems for the child
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restraint systems checked at a qualified
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.
% Use Mercedes-Benz care products recom‐
mended by Mercedes-Benz to clean child
restraint systems. Further information can
be obtained at a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
The following notes must be observed:
When installing a child restraint system on
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the front passenger seat, the information on
installing a child restraint system on the front
passenger seat ( page 53).
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Notes on attaching suitable child restraint
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systems ( page 55).
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Notes on recommended child restraint sys‐
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tems ( page 60).
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