Children In The Vehicle; Special Seat Belt Retractor - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Operator's Manual

Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake.
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shift the transmission out of park position P
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start the vehicle's drive system.
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There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
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WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
G
WARNING
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.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
( page 40) and the notes on correct use of seat
Y
belts ( page 41).
Y
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.

Children in the vehicle

Special seat belt retractor

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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.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt 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 child restraint system
X
manufacturer's installation instructions.
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt out-
X
let.
Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle.
X
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
X
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat belt
retractor is activated.
Push the child seat restraint system down so
X
that the seat belt is tight and does not loosen.
Removing a child restraint system and deacti-
vating the special seat belt retractor:
Always comply with the child restraint system
X
manufacturer's installation instructions.
Press the release button of the belt buckle,
X
hold the belt tongue firmly and guide it back
towards the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor is deactivated.
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