Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon W223 2021 Owner's Manual page 62

60 Occupant safety
Securing the child restraint system with
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the seat belt on the front passenger seat
( page 74). Observe the specific
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instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
( page 73).
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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 current situation
( page 53).
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Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
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rior 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 modifica-
tions to the child restraint system
The child restraint system can no longer func-
tion properly. This poses an increased risk of
injury.
Never modify a child restraint system.
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Only affix accessories which have been
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specially approved for this child restraint
system by the child restraint system's
manufacturer.
Mercedes‑Benz recommends Mercedes-Benz
care products for cleaning child restraint systems
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use child restraint systems which are in
proper working condition
& WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restraint sys-
tems
Child restraint systems or their retaining sys-
tems that have been subjected to stress in an
accident may not be able to perform their
intended protective function.
It may be the case that the child cannot be
properly restrained.
Always immediately replace child
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restraint systems that have been dam-
aged or involved in an accident.
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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.
Avoid direct sunlight
& WARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If the child restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns from these parts,
particularly on metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
Always make sure that the child restraint
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system is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Protect the child restraint system with a
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blanket, for example.
If the child restraint system has been
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exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.
Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.