Mercedes-Benz EQV 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Be sure to observe the following notes:
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Never fit a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem to the co-driver seat.
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Always fit a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem to a suitable rear seat
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Suitability of seats for attaching belt-
secured child restraint systems
( / page 45)
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Securing the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the rear seat ( / page 47)
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Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing
child restraint systems on the co-driver seat
(
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page 48)
▌ Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing
child restraint systems on the co-driver seat
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WARNING Risk of injury or death when
using a child restraint system while the co-
driver airbag is enabled
If you secure a child in a child restraint system
on the co-driver seat and the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp is off, the co-driver air-
bag can deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
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Always ensure that the co-driver airbag is
disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp must be lit.
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on
a seat protected by an ENABLED AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD may occur.
Observe the specific instructions for the rearward-
facing and forward-facing child restraint systems
(
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page 48).
Warning notice on the co-driver sun visor
Always observe the status of the co-driver airbag
on the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
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If it is absolutely necessary to fit a child
restraint system to the co-driver seat, always
observe the information on automatic co-driver
airbag shutoff (
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page 35).
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When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the co-driver seat, the co-driver air-
bag must always be disabled. It is only disabled
if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is continuously lit up (
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page 36).
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If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is off, the co-driver airbag is enabled. The co-
driver airbag may deploy during an accident.
▌ Securing the child restraint system with the seat
belt on the co-driver seat
When fitting a belt-secured child restraint system
on the co-driver seat, always observe the following:
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Observe the notes on rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
co-driver seat ( / page 48).
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Observe the child restraint system manufac-
turer's installation and operating instructions.
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For a child restraint system in the "Universal"
or "Semi-Universal" category, make sure that
the system has been approved for the vehicle
seat.
Observe the notes under "Suitability of seats
for attaching belt-secured child restraint sys-
tems" (
/
page 45).
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When using a forward-facing child restraint
system in category I: remove the head
restraint from the respective seat, if possible.
After the child restraint system has been
removed, replace the head restraint immedi-
ately and adjust all head restraints correctly.
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The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the co-driver
seat.
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For certain child restraint systems in weight
category II or III, there may be restrictions on
the maximum size setting, e.g. due to possible
contact with the roof.
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The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat
cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong
direction.
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Occupant safety
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