Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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Incorrect positioning of the child restraint
system.
Forward-facing and rearward-facing child
restraint systems on the front passenger
seat
When using a rearward-facing child restraint sys‐
tem on the front passenger seat, the front
passenger airbag must always be disabled. This
is only the case if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is lit continuously (
→
page 41).
When using a child restraint system on the front
passenger seat, it is essential to observe the fol‐
lowing:
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Move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible.
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Retract the seat cushion length as far as pos‐
sible.
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The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the sitting surface of the
front passenger seat.
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The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not
touch the roof or be put under strain by the
head restraints.
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Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the
head restraint position accordingly.
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Move the seat cushion inclination to the
highest, most vertical position.
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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 forwards
and downwards from the seat belt outlet.
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If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and
the front passenger seat accordingly.
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Never place objects under or behind the
child restraint system, e.g. a cushion.
Always comply with the manufacturer's installa‐
tion and operating instructions for the child
restraint system used.
Child safety locks
Activating/deactivating the child safety lock
for the rear doors
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehi‐
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion, for example by:
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Releasing the parking brake.
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Shifting the automatic transmission out
of park position j or shifting the manual
transmission into neutral.
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Starting the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip‐
ment.
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Never leave children and animals unat‐
tended in the vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
52 Occupant safety