Useful Information; Panic Alarm; Important Safety Notes - 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 equip-
ment 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 special-
ist 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
longer protect vehicle occupants as they are
page 26).
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designed to do and could fail in the event of an
accident or activate unexpectedly, for exam-
ple. 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, con-
tact 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 impor-
tant facts about the restraint system compo-
nents of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
Seat belts
R
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:
R
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
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Front-passenger seat with Occupant
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Classification System (OCS)
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 "Chil-
dren 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)
R
page 56).
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