Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owner's Manual page 51

event of an accident, sudden braking or a
sudden change in direction.
The child restraint system could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
Always fit child restraint systems cor‐
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rectly, even when not in use.
Always comply with the child restraint
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system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Always observe the child restraint system
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manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as the vehicle-specific
information:
Fit the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint sys‐
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tem to the rear seat ( page 60).
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Secure the child restraint system with the
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seat belt on the rear seat (
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Secure the child restraint system with the
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seat belt on the front passenger seat
( page 70). Observe the specific
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instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
( page 69).
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If the front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both before and during the jour‐
ney, that the status of the front
passenger front airbag is correct for the
current situation (
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle
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interior and on the child restraint system.
Also secure Top Tether if present.
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Notes for vehicles with a reclining rear seat
& WARNING Risk of injury due to the seat
backrest being reclined too far back‐
wards
If a child restraint system is installed and the
seat backrest is reclined too far backwards,
the cushionbag may deploy by mistake in the
event of an accident.
page 67).
When using a child restraint system,
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always ensure that the seat is correctly
adjusted and that the seat backrest is
almost vertical.
When fitting a child restraint system, move the
reclining rear seat backrest to an almost upright
position. The reclining rear seat backrest must
rest against the child restraint system. Observe
the notes on the cushion airbag (
If you fit a child restraint system to the reclining
page 43).
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rear seat, be sure to observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instructions.
Do not alter the child restraint system
& WARNING Risk of injury due to altera‐
tions to the child restraint system
The child restraint system may no longer
function as it is supposed to if you make
alterations or attach objects to it, e.g. toys or
unsuitable accessories. This poses an
increased risk of injury!
Never alter the child restraint system. Only
attach accessories which the manufacturer
of the child restraint system has authorised
especially for this child restraint system.
Mercedes‑Benz recommends Mercedes-Benz
care products for cleaning child restraint sys‐
tems recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
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Occupant safety
page 38).
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