Mercedes-Benz EQC 350 4MATIC 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Always secure a child restraint system cor‐
rectly
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WARNING 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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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is incorrectly fit‐
ted or not secured, it can come loose.
The child restraint system could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
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Always install child restraint systems
correctly, even when not in use.
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Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as the vehicle-specific
information:
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Fitting the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint
system to the rear seat (
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page 58).
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Securing the child restraint system with
the seat belt on the rear seat
(
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page 63).
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Securing the child restraint system with
the seat belt on the front passenger seat
(
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page 65). Observe the specific
instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
(
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page 65).
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 cur‐
rent situation (
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page 45).
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Observe the warning labels in the vehicle
interior and on the child restraint system.
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Also secure Top Tether if present.
Do not modify the child restraint system
& WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi‐
cations to the child restraint system
The child restraint system can no longer
function properly. This poses an increased
risk of injury.
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Never modify a child restraint system.
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