Mercedes-Benz B-Class hatchback 2022 Owner's Manual page 68

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 sys-
tems
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.
Avoid direct sunlight
& WARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If the child restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns from these parts,
particularly on metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
Always make sure that the child restraint
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system is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Protect the child restraint system with a
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blanket, for example.
If the child restraint system has been
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exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.
Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.
Occupant safety
Observe when stopping or parking
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to leaving children unattended in the vehi-
cle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
open doors, thereby endangering other
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persons or road users.
get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
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operate vehicle equipment and become
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trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
releasing the parking brake.
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changing the transmission position.
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starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
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key with you and lock the vehicle.
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