Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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When securing a child with the integrated seat
belt of the ISOFIX child restraint system, always
comply with the permissible gross weight for the
child and child restraint system (
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page 59).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a
height where a three-point seat belt can be instal-
led properly without a booster seat.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child
booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
Advantage of a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem
It is preferable to transport a baby or a small child
in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem. In this case, the child sits in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel and faces back-
wards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer-
vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
Always secure a child restraint system correctly
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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
mounted or unsecured, it may come loose.
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
Unused child restraint systems could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
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Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
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Always fit child restraint systems cor-
rectly, even if they are transported in the
vehicle unused.
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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 child restraint system on
the right and left rear passenger compart-
ment seats (
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page 59).
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