Special Seat Belt Retractor - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

in the installation instructions that are
included with the child restraint system.
Always read and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when using an infant or child
restraint system or booster seat.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle
interior or on the infant or child restraint.
Do not install a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the center rear seat.

Special seat belt retractor

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If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt
retractor is disabled and the inertia real draws
in a portion of the seat belt. The seat belt
cannot be immediately refastened. There is
an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Reactivate the special seat belt retractor and
secure the child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, excluding the
driver's seat belt and the seat belts of the
folding bench seat in the cargo compartment,
are equipped with a special seat belt
retractor. When activated, the special seat
belt retractor ensures that the seat belt will
not slacken once the child restraint system
has been secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
Always comply with the manufacturer's
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installation instructions.
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat
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belt retractor.
Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
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buckle.
Children in the vehicle
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
Pull the seat belt out fully and let the seat
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belt retractor retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is activated.
Push down on the child restraint system to
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take up any slack.
Removing a child restraint system/
deactivating the special seat belt retractor:
Always comply with the manufacturer's
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installation instructions.
Press the seat belt release button and
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guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated.
For more information about releasing the seat
belt with the release button, see "Releasing
seat belts" ( page 58).
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
in the rear
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WARNING
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems
do not offer sufficient protective effect for
children whose weight is greater than 48 lbs
(22 kg) who are secured using the safety belt
integrated in the child restraint system. In the
event of an accident, a child might not be
restrained correctly. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg),
only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
systems with which the child is also secured
with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the
child restraint system with the Top Tether
belt, if available.
When installing a child restraint system, be
sure to observe the manufacturer's
installation instructions and the instructions
for correct use of the child restraint system.
! When installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint system, make sure that the
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