Mercedes-Benz CLS Owner's Manual page 56

Always comply with the child restraint
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system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Always observe the child restraint system
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manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as the vehicle-specific
information:
Fitting the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint
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system to the rear seat (
Securing the child restraint system with
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the seat belt on the rear seat
( page 64).
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Securing the child restraint system with
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the seat belt on the front passenger seat
( page 67). Observe the specific
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instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
( page 66).
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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 cur‐
rent situation ( page 47).
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Observe the warning labels in the vehicle
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interior and on the child restraint system.
Also secure Top Tether if present.
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Do not modify the child restraint system
& WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐
cations to the child restraint system
The child restraint system can no longer
function properly. This poses an increased
page 59).
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risk of injury.
Never modify a child restraint system.
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Only affix accessories which have been
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specially approved for this child
restraint system by the child restraint
system's manufacturer.
Mercedes‑Benz recommends Mercedes-Benz
care products for cleaning child restraint sys‐
tems recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Occupant safety
Only use child restraint systems which are in
proper working condition
& 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 stress in
an accident may not be able to perform their
intended protective function.
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 qualified
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.
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