Child-Proof Locks Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Child-proof locks
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Make sure that:
the Top Tether hook = is hooked into
R
Top Tether anchorage ;, as shown
the Top Tether belt ? is not twisted
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Tighten Top Tether belt ?. Comply with the
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manufacturer's installation instructions
when doing so.
If necessary, push the head restraint back
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down slightly. Make sure that you do not
interfere with the correct routing of Top
Tether belt ?.
Special seat belt retractor
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WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac-
tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driv-
er's seat belt, are equipped with a special seat
belt retractor. When activated, the special
seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt
cannot slacken once the child seat is secured.
To activate the special seat belt retrac-
X
tor: install the child restraint system.
Observe the child-seat manufacturer's
installation instructions when doing so.
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the inertia
X
reel.
Engage the belt tongue in the seat belt
X
buckle.
Extend the seat belt fully and then allow the
X
inertia reel to retract the belt.
A ratcheting noise can be heard when the
belt is retracting; this indicates activation
of the special seat belt retractor.
Press the child restraint system down
X
firmly into the seat to avoid any play.
To disable the special seat belt retrac-
X
tor: press the seat belt buckle release but-
ton and allow the belt to retract fully.
The seat belt can be used in the normal
manner again.
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro-
tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
You can activate the child-proof lock for the
sliding door ( page 55) and for the rear
Y
door ( page 55).
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