Mercedes-Benz 2001 S 600, Operator'S Manual

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Important!
The use of infant or child restraints is
required by law in all 50 states and all
Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be
seated in an infant or child restraint
system properly secured by a lap
shoulder belt, and that complies with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.1. A
statement by the child restraint
manufacturer of compliance with this
standard can be found on the instruction
label on the restraint and in the
instruction manual provided with the
restraint.
When using any infant or child restraint
system, be sure to carefully read and
follow all manufacturer's instructions
for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels
affixed to inside of vehicle.
Warning!
Children 12 years old and under
must never ride in the front seat,
except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized
BabySmart™ compatible child seat,
which operates with the
BabySmart™ system installed in the
vehicle to deactivate the passenger
side front airbag when it is properly
installed. Otherwise they will be
struck by the airbag when it inflates
in a crash. If this happens, serious or
fatal injury will result.
The back seat is the safest place for
children. Infants and small children
must ride in back seats and be seated
in an infant or child restraint system,
which is properly secured with the
vehicle's seat belt, fully in accordance
with the seat manufacturer's
instructions.
Infants and small children should
never share a seat belt with another
occupant. During an accident, they
could be crushed between the
occupant and seat belt.
Children too big for child restraint
systems must ride in back seats using
regular seat belts. Position shoulder
belt across chest and shoulder, not
face or neck. A booster seat is
necessary to achieve proper belt
positioning for children from 41 Ibs.
to the point where a lap/shoulder belt
fits properly without one.
When the child restraint is not in use,
remove it from the car or secure it
with the seat belt to prevent the child
restraint from becoming a projectile
in the event of an accident.
U.S.A. Models only:
Since 1986 all U.S. child restraints
comply with U.S. regulations without
the use of a tether strap.
Canada Models only:
This vehicle is provided with tether
anchorages for a top tether strap.
Consult your authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer for installation of these
anchorages.
In compliance with Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 210.1, child
restraint tether anchorage hardware is
attached to the tool kit located in the
trunk.