Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 51

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.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a
height where a three-point seat belt can be
installed properly without a booster seat.
The following notes must be observed:
When installing a child restraint system on
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the front passenger seat, the information on
installing a child restraint system on the front
passenger seat ( page 54).
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Instructions and safety notes on the auto‐
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matic front passenger front airbag shutoff
( page 41).
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Safety notes on the seat belt (
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Information on the correct use of the seat
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belt ( page 37).
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Activating/deactivating the child seat safety
feature of the seat belt
& WARNING Risk of injury or death if a
seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle
is in motion
If the seat belt is released while the vehicle is
in motion, the child restraint system is no
longer correctly secured. The child seat
safety feature is deactivated and the seat
belt is drawn in a bit by the inertia reel.
It is therefore not possible to engage the seat
belt again.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as
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soon as possible, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions.
Activate the child seat safety feature
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again and correctly secure the child
restraint system.
page 34). Requirements:
The seat belts on the following seats are
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equipped with a special seat belt retractor:
Front passenger seat
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Rear seats
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When enabled, the special seat belt retractor
ensures that the seat belts of the front
passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken
once the child restraint system is secured.
Installing a child restraint system
When installing a child restraint system,
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always observe the manufacturer's installa‐
tion and operating instructions as well as the
information in this Operator's Manual.
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt
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outlet.
Engage the seat belt tongue in the seat belt
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buckle.
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Occupant safety