Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 36

Occupant safety
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Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
Child restraint system on the co-driver's seat
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( page 39)
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A A ut utomatic measur omatic measures es a er a er an accident an accident
Depending on the type and severity of the acci-
dent, and depending on the vehicle's equipment,
the following measures can be implemented, for
example:
activating the hazard warning lights
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triggering an automatic emergency call
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( page 185)
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switching o engine
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To start the vehicle again, switch the vehicle
o and on once more (
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ing on the type and severity of the accident, it
may possible that the vehicle can no longer be
started.
Switching o the fuel supply
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Unlocking the vehicle doors
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Lowering the front side windows
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Switching on the interior lighting
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Saf Safel ely tr y transpor ansporting c ting childr hildren in t en in the v
Alway Always observ s observe when c e when childr hildren ar en are trav
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Always observe the safety notes relevant to
the situation. In doing so, you will be able to
identify possible risks and avoid dangers when
children are traveling in the vehicle
( page 35).
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Be diligent Be dilig ent
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a child
in the child restraint system may have serious con-
sequences. Always be diligent and secure a child
carefully before each journey.
Infants and children must never travel sitting on
the lap of a vehicle occupant.
To improve protection for children younger than 12
years old or under 5
Mercedes-Benz recommends you always observe
the following notes:
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Accident statistics show that children secured on
the rear seats are generally safer than children
secured on the front seats. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly recommends that you
install a child restraint system on a rear seat.
The gener The g
page 97). Depend-
The generic term "child restraint system" is used in
this Operator's Manual. A child restraint system is,
for example:
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The child restraint system must be appropriate to
he vehicle ehicle
the age, weight and size of the child.
e traveling in t eling in the he
Observe law Observ
Always observe the legal requirements for using a
child restraint system in the vehicle.
Observe st Observ
All child restraint systems must meet the following
standards:
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Con rmation that the child restraint system com-
plies with the standards can be found on an infor-
mation label on the child restraint system. This
con rmation can also be found in the installation
instructions that are included with the child
restraint system.
(1.50 m) in height,
Always secure a child in a child restraint sys-
tem suitable for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
The child restraint system must be appropriate
to the age, weight and size of the child.
The vehicle seat must be suitable for the child
restraint system to be installed.
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a baby car seat
a rearward-facing child seat
a forward-facing child seat
a child booster seat with a backrest and seat
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U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2
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