Children In The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

This process is pre-emptive in nature. The trig-
gering/deployment process should take place
in good time at the start of the collision.
The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration
and the direction of the force are essentially
determined by:
the distribution of forces during the collision
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the collision angle
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the deformation characteristics of the vehicle
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the characteristics of the object with which
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the vehicle has collided
Factors that can be seen and measured only
after a collision has occurred do not play a deci-
sive role in the deployment of an airbag, nor do
they provide an indication of airbag deployment.
The vehicle may be deformed significantly with-
out an airbag being deployed. This is the case if
only parts that are relatively easily deformed are
affected and the rate of deceleration is not high.
Conversely, an airbag may be deployed even
though the vehicle suffers only minor deforma-
tion. This is the case if, for example, very rigid
vehicle parts such as longitudinal body mem-
bers are hit, and sufficient deceleration occurs
as a result.
If the restraint system control unit detects a side
impact, the applicable components of the
restraint system are activated independently of
each other. If the system determines that, in this
situation, triggering can offer additional protec-
tion, the seat belt tensioners are also triggered.
Sidebag on the side on which an impact
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occurs, independently of the seat belt ten-
sioner and seat belt usage
Windowbag on the side on which an impact
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occurs, independently of seat belt usage and
regardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
i Not all airbags are deployed in an accident.
The different airbag systems work independ-
ently of each other.
How the airbag system works is determined
by the severity of the accident detected,
especially the vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration, and the apparent type of accident:
frontal collision
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side impact
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Children in the vehicle

Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
on the rear seats are safer than children secured
on the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children
are generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehi-
cle:
always secure the child in a child restraint
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system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
be sure to observe the instructions and safety
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notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake
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shift the automatic transmission out of park
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position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
start the engine
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In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
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WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is
a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle.
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in direct
sunlight, the parts could become very hot.
Children could be suffer burns by touching
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