Pets In The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

Always observe the instructions and safety
notes "Before driving off" for securing
objects, luggage or loads (
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WARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems that have been damaged or subjected to
a load in an accident cannot perform their
intended protective function. In the event of
an accident, sharp braking or a sudden
change in direction, the child may not be held
securely. There is an increased risk of serious
or even fatal injuries.
Immediately replace child restraint systems
that have been damaged or subjected to a
load in an accident. Have the child restraint
securing systems checked in a qualified spe-
cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint
system again.
Observe the warning labels on the child
restraint system.
If children are travelling in the vehicle, be sure
to observe the notes on "Children in the Vehi-
cle" ( Y page 51).
"Universal" category child restraint systems
can be recognised by their orange approval
label.
Example: approval label on the child restraint sys-
tem
The securing system of the child restraint
system is the seat belt.
If you secure a child in a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat, always move the
front-passenger seat as far back as possible.
The entire base of the child restraint system
Y page 159).

Pets in the vehicle

must always rest on the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must,
as far as possible, be resting on the backrest
of the front-passenger seat. The child
restraint system must not be put under strain
by the head restraint. If possible, adjust the
head restraint position accordingly. Always
make sure that the shoulder belt strap is cor-
rectly routed from the belt sash guide to the
shoulder belt guide on the child restraint sys-
tem. The shoulder belt strap must be routed
forwards and downwards from the vehicle
belt sash guide. In addition, always observe
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions.
You can obtain child restraint systems and
information about the correct child restraint
system from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Pets in the vehicle
G
WARNING
If you leave animals unsupervised or unse-
cured in the vehicle, they may push a button
or a switch, for example.
They could:
activate vehicle equipment and become
R
trapped, for example
switch vehicle systems on or off, thus
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endangering other road users
In the event of an accident, sudden braking or
abrupt changes of direction, unsecured ani-
mals could be flung around the vehicle, injur-
ing the vehicle occupants. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals correctly during a
journey, e.g. in an animal transport box.
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