Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 57

Never place objects under or behind the
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child restraint system, e.g. cushions.
Always comply with the manufacturer's installa‐
tion and operating instructions for the child
restraint system used.
Child safety locks
Activating/deactivating the child safety lock
for the rear doors
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehi‐
cle, 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 unattended in the
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vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
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the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to
exposure to extreme heat or cold in the
vehicle
If people – particularly children – are
exposed to extreme temperatures over an
extended period of time, there is a risk of
serious or even fatal injury.
Never leave anyone – particularly chil‐
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dren – unattended in the vehicle.
Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐
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tended.
Occupant safety
& WARNING There is a risk of accident
and injury if you leave children unatten‐
ded in the vehicle
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could:
Open doors, thereby endangering other
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persons or road users.
Get out of the vehicle and be hit by
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oncoming traffic.
Operate vehicle equipment and become
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trapped, for example.
Always activate the child safety locks
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available if children are traveling in the
vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
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the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
Child safety locks for the rear doors and the rear
side windows are available.
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