Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 63

WARNING
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If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro-
tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle:
Secure the child with a child or infant seat
X
restraint system appropriate to the age and
weight of the child.
Make sure that the infant or child is prop-
X
erly secured at all times while the vehicle is
in motion.
Special seat belt retractor
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt retrac-
tor 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
X
installation instructions.
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat
X
belt retractor.
Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
X
buckle.
Children in the vehicle
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
Pull the seat belt out fully and let the seat
X
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
X
take up any slack.
Removing a child restraint system/deactivat-
ing the special seat belt retractor:
Always comply with the manufacturer's
X
installation instructions.
Press the release button on the belt buckle,
X
hold the belt tongue firmly and guide it back
towards the belt sash guide.
The special seat belt retractor is deactiva-
ted.
G WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac-
tor 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 atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
in the rear
G WARNING
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where a
lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a boos-
ter.
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