Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 68

tem. In this case, the child sits in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel and faces back-
wards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer-
vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
Always secure a child restraint system correctly
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect installation of the child restraint
system
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
Be sure to comply with the manufactur-
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er's installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
Make sure that the entire base of the
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child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.
Never place objects (e.g. cushions)
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under or behind the child restraint sys-
tem.
Use child restraint systems only with the
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original cover designed for them.
Always replace damaged covers with
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genuine covers.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is incorrectly fitted
or not secured, it can become detached.
The child cannot then be protected or
restrained as intended.
The unused child restraint system can be
become detached and strike vehicle occu-
pants.
Always comply with the manufacturer's
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installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
Occupant safety
Always fit child restraint systems cor-
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rectly, even if they are transported
unused in the vehicle.
Always observe the child restraint system
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manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as the vehicle-specific
information:
Fitting the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint
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system to the rear seat (
Securing the child restraint system with
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the seat belt on the rear seat
( page 77).
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Securing the child restraint system with
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the seat belt on the front passenger seat
( page 80). Observe the specific
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instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
( page 79).
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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 59).
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page 72).
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