Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 48

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Occupant safety
Always make sure that the child
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restraint system is not exposed to
direct sunlight.
Protect it with a blanket, for example.
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If the child restraint system has been
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exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.
Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
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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All child restraint systems must meet the follow‐
ing standards:
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
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213 and 225
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
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213 and 210.2
You can obtain further information about the
correct child restraint system from any author‐
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
To improve protection for children younger than
12 years old and under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the
following notes:
Only secure children using a child restraint
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system which is suitable and recommended
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as well as appro‐
priate to the height, age and weight of the
child. Be sure to observe the instructions for
correct use of the child restraint system.
Always install a child restraint system on a
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rear seat if possible.
Only use the following securing systems for
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child restraint systems:
the seat belt system
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the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting
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bracket
the Top Tether anchorages
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The manufacturer's installation instructions
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for the child restraint system.
The warning labels in the vehicle interior and
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on the child restraint system.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by incorrect installation of the child
restraint system
If the child restraint system is incorrectly
installed on a suitable seating position, it
cannot perform its intended protective func‐
tion.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction.
Always comply with the manufacturer's
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installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
Make sure that the entire base of the
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child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.
Never place objects under or behind
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the child restraint system, e.g. cush‐
ions.