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

Driving safety systems
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If you and your child leave the vehicle, always
make sure that the child restraint system is
not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket,
for example. If the child restraint system has
been exposed to direct sunlight, leave it to
cool down before securing the child in it.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.
Child-proof locks for the sliding door
and rear door
Sliding door
Rear door
Child safety bolt
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Door secured – then make sure that the
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child-proof locks are working properly.
Door released
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The child-proof lock on the doors enable you to
secure each door individually.
With the exception of the electric sliding door, a
secured door cannot be opened from the inside.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the door can be
opened from the outside. If the electric sliding
door is secured, only the sliding door rear con-
trols are deactivated. You can open the electric
sliding door at any time using the Å switch in
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the centre console (

Pets in the vehicle

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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
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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.
Driving safety systems
Overview
This section contains information on the follow-
ing driving safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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Adaptive brake lights
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ASR (Acceleration Skid Control)
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, braking in good time
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