Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC, Owner'S Manual

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Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing
child restraint systems on the front passenger
seat
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WARNING Risk of injury or death when
using a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem while the front passenger airbag is
enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, the front passenger airbag can
deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
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Always ensure that the front passenger
airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
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NEVER use a rearward-facing child
restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
BLED FRONT AIRBAG. This can result in
the DEATH of or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD.
Observe the specific instructions for the rear-
ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint sys-
tems (
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page 75).
Warning notice on the front passenger sun visor
Always observe the status of the front passenger
airbag on the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp:
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If it is absolutely necessary to fit a child
restraint system to the front passenger seat,
always observe the information on automatic
front passenger airbag shutoff (
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page 53).
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When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system 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
(
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page 54).
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If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, the front passenger airbag is ena-
bled. The front passenger airbag may deploy
during an accident.
▌ Securing the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the front passenger seat
When fitting a belt-secured child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, always observe the
following:
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Observe the notes on rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front passenger seat (
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page 75).
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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.
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