Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2019 Operator's Manual page 54

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Occupant safety
Only use child restraint systems which are in
proper working condition
& WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restraint
systems
Child restraint systems or their retaining sys‐
tems that have been subjected to a load in
an accident may then not be able to perform
their intended protective function.
The child cannot be restrained in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction.
Always replace child restraint systems
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immediately that have been damaged or
involved in an accident.
Have the securing systems for the child
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restraint systems checked at a qualified
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.
Avoiding direct sunlight
& WARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If the child restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns from these parts,
particularly on metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
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.
Observe when stopping or parking
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children and animals left unatten‐
ded in the vehicle
If you leave children and animals unattended
in the vehicle, they may be able to set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
Releasing the parking brake.
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Shifting the automatic transmission out
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of park position j.
Starting the engine.
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In addition, they may operate vehicle equip‐
ment and become trapped.
Never leave children and animals unat‐
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tended in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
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the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.