Useful Information; Important Safety Notes; Panic Alarm; Introduction - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

Occupant safety
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Useful information

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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (

Panic alarm

To activate: press ! button : for at
X
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
To deactivate: press ! button :
X
again.
or
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X
Occupant safety

Important safety notes

G WARNING
Modifications to the restraint systems could
result in them not functioning properly any
more. The restraint systems could then no
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longer protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do and could fail in the event of
an accident or activate unexpectedly, for
example. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint systems.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz center.
USA only: for further information contact our
Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1800-367-6372).
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
Seat belts
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Child restraint systems
R
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
R
system
Additional protection is provided by:
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R
Air bag system components with the
R
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
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For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
systems for infants and children, see
"Children in the vehicle" (
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Introduction

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with:
The 6 SRS warning lamp
R
Air bags
R
Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
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page 54).
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