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Occupant safety
a child booster seat with a backrest and seat
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belt guide
Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child
booster seat with a backrest.
The child restraint system must be appropriate to
the age, weight and size of the child.
Observe laws and legal requirements
Always observe the legal requirements when
using a child restraint system in the vehicle.
Make sure that the child restraint system is
approved in accordance with the valid test specifi-
cations and guidelines. Further information can
be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
Only use approved child restraint systems
Only child restraint systems that meet the follow-
ing UNECE standards are permitted for use in the
vehicle:
UN-R44
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UN-R129 (i-Size child restraint systems)
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Information on child restraint system approval
categories and details on the approval label on
the child restraint system (
page 62).
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Detecting risks, avoiding danger
Securing systems for child restraint systems in
the vehicle
Only use the following securing systems for child
restraint systems:
the ISOFIX or i-Size securing rings
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the vehicle's seat belt system
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the Top Tether anchorages
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Fitting an ISOFIX or an i-Size child restraint sys-
tem is preferred.
Simply attaching to the securing rings on the vehi-
cle can reduce the risk of fitting the child restraint
system incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat
belt of the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint system,
always comply with the permissible gross weight
for the child and child restraint system
(
page 66).
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Advantage of a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem
It is preferable to transport a baby or a small child
in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem. In this case, the child sits in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel and faces back-
wards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer-
vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
Always secure a child restraint system correctly
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect installation of the child restraint
system
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
Be sure to comply with the manufactur-
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er's installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
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