Restraint Systems - Mercedes-Benz 2015 SLK Operator's Manual

Removing a child restraint system/deactivat-
ing the special seat belt retractor:
Make sure you observe the child restraint
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system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
Press the belt buckle release button, hold
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the belt tongue and guide it back towards
the belt loop.
The special seat belt retractor is deactiva-
ted.
Child restraint system
The use of seat belts and child restraint sys-
tems is required by law in:
all 50 states
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the U.S. territories
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the District of Columbia
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all Canadian provinces
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You can obtain further information about the
correct child restraint system from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
G WARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as
intended. The child cannot then be restrained
in the event of an accident, heavy braking or
sudden changes of direction. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Make sure that you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions and the notes on use. Please ensure,
that the base of the child restraint system is
always resting completely on the seat cush-
ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under
or behind the child restraint system. Only use
child restraint systems with the original cover
designed for them. Only replace damaged
covers with genuine covers.
G WARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
Children in the vehicle
sudden change in direction. The child
restraint system could be thrown about, strik-
ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop-
erly, even if they are not being used. Make
sure that you observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
Further information on stowing objects, lug-
gage and loads securely can be found under
"Stowing options/stowage compartments"
( page 256).
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WARNING
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Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems which have been damaged or subjected
to a load in an accident can no longer protect
as intended. The child cannot then be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. There
is an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have
been damaged or subjected to a load in an
accident as soon as possible. Have the secur-
ing systems on the child restraint system
checked at a qualified specialist workshop,
before you install a child restraint system
again.
If a child is carried on the front-passenger
seat, be sure to observe the information on
the "Occupant Classification System (OCS)"
( page 49). There you will also find informa-
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tion on deactivating the front-passenger front
air bag.
All child restraint systems must meet the fol-
lowing standards:
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand-
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ards 213 and 225
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
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213 and 210.2
Confirmation that the child restraint system
corresponds to the standards can be found
on an instruction label on the child restraint
system. This confirmation can also be found
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