Mercedes-Benz E 300 Operator's Manual page 44

Important!
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver
should adjust the seat height for proper
vision as well as fore/aft placement and
seat back angle to insure adequate
control, reach, operation, and comfort.
The head restraint should also be
adjusted for proper height. See also
airbag section for proper seat
positioning. Head restraint should also
be adjusted for proper height. See also
airbag section for proper seat
positioning.
Both the inside and outside rear view
mirrors should be adjusted for adequate
rearward vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.1.
All seat, head restraint, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fastening
of seat belts should be done before the
vehicle is put into motion.
Warning!
Children 12 years old and under
must never ride in the front seat,
except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart™ compatible
child seat, which operates with the
BabySmart™ system installed in the
vehicle to deactivate the passenger
side front airbag when it is properly
installed. Otherwise they will be
struck by the airbag when it inflates
in a crash. If this happens, serious or
fatal injury will result.
The back seat is the safest place for
children. Infants and small children
must ride in the back seats and be
seated in an appropriate infant or
child restraint system, which is
properly secured with the vehicle's
seat belt, fully in accordance with the
seat manufacturer's instructions.
A child's risk of serious or fatal
injuries is significantly increased if
the child restraints are not properly
secured in the vehicle and the child is
not properly secured in the child
restraint.
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