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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 advises that you fit a
child restraint system to a rear seat.
The generic term child restraint system
The generic term child restraint system is used in
this set of Operating Instructions. A child
restraint system is, for example:
a baby car seat
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a rearward-facing child seat
R
a forward-facing child seat
R
a child booster seat with a backrest and seat
R
belt guides
The child restraint system must be appropriate to
the age, weight and size of the child.
Observe laws and regulations
Always observe the legal requirements when
using a child restraint system in the vehicle.
Make sure that the child restraint system is
approved in accordance with the valid test speci‐
fications and guidelines. You can obtain further
information at a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz service centre for this purpose.
Only use approved child restraint systems
Only child restraint systems with the UNECE
standard UN-R44 are approved for use in the
vehicle.
Information on child restraint system approval
categories and details on the approval label on
the child restraint system (
Detecting risks, avoiding danger
Securing systems for child restraint systems
in the vehicle
Only use the following securing systems for child
restraint systems:
the ISOFIX securing rings
R
the seat belt system of the vehicle
R
the Top Tether anchorages
R
Fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system is prefer‐
red.
Simply attaching to the securing rings on the
vehicle can reduce the risk of fitting the child
restraint system incorrectly.
page 41).
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When securing a child with the integrated seat
belt of the ISOFIX child restraint system, always
comply with the permissible gross weight for the
child and child restraint system (
Advantage of a rearward-facing child restraint
system
It is preferable to transport a baby or a small
child in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint
system. In this case, the child sits in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel and faces
backwards.
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 cor‐
rectly
& 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
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the 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 fit‐
ted or not secured, it can come loose.
The child restraint system could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
Always install child restraint systems
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correctly, even when not in use.
Occupant safety
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page 43).
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