Mercedes-Benz CLA, Owner'S Manual

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AAdv dvant antag age of a r e of a rearw earwar ard-f d-facing c acing child r hild res estrtraint sy aint sys- s-
ttem em
It is preferable to transport a baby or a small child
in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem. In this case, the child sits in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel and faces back-
wards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer-
vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
Alway
Always secur s secure a c e a child r hild res estrtraint syst aint system corr em correctly ectly
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect installation of the child restraint
system
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
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Be sure to comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
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Make sure that the entire base of the
child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.
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Never place objects (e.g. cushions)
under or behind the child restraint sys-
tem.
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Use child restraint systems only with the
original cover designed for them.
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Always replace damaged covers with
genuine covers.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is incorrectly tted
or not secured, it can come loose.
The child restraint system could be ung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
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Always install child restraint systems cor-
rectly, even when not in use.
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Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
R
Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as the vehicle-speci c
information:
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Fitting the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint
system to the rear seat (
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page 70).
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Securing the child restraint system with
the seat belt on the rear seat
(
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page 75).
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Securing the child restraint system with
the seat belt on the front passenger seat
(
/
page 78). Observe the speci c
instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
(
/
page 77).
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front passenger
airbag is correct for the current situation
(
/
page 57).
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