Mercedes-Benz GLE 2022 Operator's Manual page 132

130 Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Do not place any objects between the
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seat surface and the child restraint sys-
tem.
Make sure that the entire base of the
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child restraint system is always resting
on the seat surface of the co-driver seat.
The backrest of the forward-facing child
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restraint system must, as far as possible,
be resting on the seat backrest of the
co-driver seat.
It is essential to comply with the child
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restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
When fitting a child restraint system to the front
passenger seat, observe the vehicle-specific infor-
mation ( page 129).
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Rearward-facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is fitted
on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbag must be disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up continu-
ously ( page 112).
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& WARNING Risk of injury or death when
using a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem while the front passenger airbag is
enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, the front passenger airbag can
deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
Always ensure that the front passenger
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airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child
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restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
BLED FRONT AIRBAG. This can result in
the DEATH of or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD.
% The front passenger airbag is enabled
depending on the child restraint system and
the stature of the child. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up.
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The front passenger airbag may be deployed
during an accident. If the front passenger air-
bag is in this status, no rearward-facing child
restraint system may be fitted on the front
passenger seat.
Instead, fit the rearward-facing child restraint
system to a suitable rear seat.
Forward-facing child restraint system on the front
passenger seat
If a forward-facing child restraint system is fitted
on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbag may be automatically enabled or disabled.
The status of the front passenger airbag depends
on the child restraint system and the stature of
the child.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
either lit continuously, or it is not lit
( page 112). Always observe the following infor-
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mation.