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the engine is switched off and the fuel supply
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is cut off
vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency
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call system: automatic emergency call
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehi-
cle:
always secure the child in a child restraint
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system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
be sure to observe the instructions and safety
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notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
be sure to observe the instructions and safety
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notes on the automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system (
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WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they could set the vehicle in motion by, for
example:
releasing the parking brake
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shifting the transmission into neutral
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starting the engine
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They could also operate the vehicle's equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
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WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is
a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle.
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in direct
sunlight, the parts could become very hot.
Children could be suffer burns by touching
these parts, in particular on the metallic parts
of the child restraint system. There is a risk of
injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle, always
make sure that the child restraint system is
not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket,
for example. If the child restraint system has
been exposed to direct sunlight, leave it to
cool down before securing the child in it.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
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use of the seat belt (
page 41).
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Child restraint system
Observe the instructions for correct use of the
child restraint system (
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use only a child restraint system
recommended by Mercedes-Benz
(
Y
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If the child restraint system is incorrectly fit-
ted on the seat position suitable for this pur-
pose, it cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function. In the event of an accident,
sharp braking or a sudden change in direction,
the child may not be held securely. There is an
increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the correct use for the child
restraint system. Make sure that the entire
surface of the child restraint system is resting
on the seat surface. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system,
e.g. cushions. Only use child restraint sys-
tems with the original cover designed for
them. Only replace damaged covers with gen-
uine covers.
Children in the vehicle
page 36) and the information on the correct
page 37).
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Y
page 52).
WARNING
page 51).
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