Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC 2021, Operator'S Manual

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resting on the seat backrest of the front
passenger seat.
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The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be put under strain by the head
restraints. Adjust the seat backrest inclina‐
tion and the head restraint setting accord‐
ingly.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects between the seat surface and
the child restraint system
Objects between the sitting surface and the
child restraint system could affect the func‐
tion of the automatic co-driver airbag shut‐
off.
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Do not place any objects between the
sitting surface and the child restraint
system.
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The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest on the sitting
surface of the co-driver seat.
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The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possi‐
ble, be resting on the seat backrest of
the co-driver seat.
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Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
A person on the front passenger seat must
observe the following information:
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Fasten seat belts correctly (
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page 38).
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Sit in an almost upright seat position with
their back against the seat backrest.
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Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if pos‐
sible.
The front passenger airbag may otherwise be
disabled by mistake, for example, in the follow‐
ing situations:
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The front passenger transfers their weight by
supporting themselves on a vehicle armrest.
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The front passenger sits in such a way that
their weight is raised from the sitting sur‐
face.
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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
a disabled front passenger airbag
The front passenger airbag is disabled when
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is lit.
A person in the front passenger seat could
then, for example, come into contact with
the vehicle interior, especially if the person is
sitting too close to the cockpit.
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
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The classification of the person in the
front passenger seat is correct and the
front passenger airbag is enabled or disa‐
bled in accordance with the person in the
front passenger seat.
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The front passenger seat has been moved
as far back as possible.
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The person is seated correctly.
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Both before and during the journey,
ensure that the status of the front
passenger airbag is correct.
46 Occupant safety