Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Onl Only use c y use child r hild res estrtraint syst aint systems whic ems which ar h are in e in
pr proper w oper wor orking condition king condition
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restraint sys-
tems
Child restraint systems or their retaining sys-
tems that have been subjected to stress in an
accident may not be able to perform their
intended protective function.
It may be the case that the child cannot be
properly restrained.
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Always immediately replace child
restraint systems that have been dam-
aged or involved in an accident.
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Have the securing systems for the child
restraint systems checked at a quali ed
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.
AAvvoid dir oid direct sunlight ect sunlight
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If the child restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could su er burns from these parts,
particularly on metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
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Always make sure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight.
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Protect the child restraint system with a
blanket, for example.
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If the child restraint system has been
exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Observ Observe when st e when stopping or par opping or parking king
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to leaving children unattended in the vehi-
cle
If children are le unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
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open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
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get out and be struck by oncoming tra c.
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operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
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releasing the parking brake.
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changing the transmission position.
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starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
64 64 Occupant safety