Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Avoid direct sunlight
& WARNING 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 suffer burns from these parts,
particularly on the 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, e.g.
with a blanket.
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If the child restraint system has been
exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child in it.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Observe when stopping or parking
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle, 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 traf‐
fic.
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operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
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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.
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Keep the vehicle key out of reach of
children.
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key
sticker.
&
WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to
exposure to extreme heat or cold in the
vehicle
If people –particularly children – are exposed
to extreme temperatures over an extended
period of time, there is a risk of serious or
even fatal injury!
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Never leave anyone – particularly chil‐
dren – unattended in the vehicle.
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Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐
tended.
54 Occupant safety