Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible 2021 Operator's Manual page 55

Always secure a child restraint system cor‐
rectly
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect installation of the child
restraint system
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
Be sure to comply with the manufactur‐
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er's 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 (e.g. cushions)
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under or behind the child restraint sys‐
tem.
Use child restraint systems only with
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the original cover designed for them.
Always replace damaged covers with
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genuine covers.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is incorrectly
installed or not secured, it can come loose.
The child restraint system could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
Always install child restraint systems
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correctly, 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:
Installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
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restraint system on the rear seat
( page 56).
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Securing the child restraint system with
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the seat belt on the rear seat
( page 59).
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Occupant safety
Securing the child restraint system with
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the seat belt on the front passenger seat
( page 61). Observe the specific
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instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
( page 60).
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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 airbag is correct for the cur‐
rent situation ( page 47).
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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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Do not modify the child restraint system
& WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐
cations to the child restraint system
The child restraint system can no longer
function properly. This poses an increased
risk of injury.
Never modify a child restraint system.
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