Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2023, Operator'S Manual

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W WARNING ARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system
Objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system could a ect the function
of the automatic front passenger airbag shut-
o .
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Do not place any objects between the
seat surface and the child restraint sys-
tem.
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Always make sure that the child restraint
system is correctly installed.
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Set the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and move the seat into the highest
position if possible.
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Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust-
ment.
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Adjust the seat cushion inclination such that
the front edge of the seat cushion is in the
highest position and the rear edge of the seat
cushion is in the lowest position.
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Set the seat backrest to the most vertical
position possible.
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Install the child restraint system.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat surface of the
front passenger seat.
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Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap
is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of
the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the
child restraint system.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed for-
wards and downwards from the seat belt out-
let.
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If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and
the front passenger seat accordingly.
NNoottes on pe es on pets in t ts in the v he vehicle ehicle
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to animals le unsecured or unattended in
the vehicle
If you leave animals in the vehicle unattended
or unsecured, they could possibly press but-
tons or switches.
An animal may:
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Activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
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Switch systems on or o and endanger
other road users
Unsecured animals may be thrown around in
the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering and braking maneuvers and
injure vehicle occupants in the process.
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Never leave animals in the vehicle unat-
tended.
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Always correctly secure animals while
driving, e.g. using a suitable animal car-
rier.
62 62 Occupant safety