Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Make sure that the rear bench seat, the
rear seat and the seat backrest are
engaged before every trip.
If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked in
place, this will be shown on the display on the
instrument display (folding the rear seat back
electrically) or the red lock verification indicator
will be visible (folding the rear seat back mechani-
cally).
When installing a belt-secured child restraint sys-
tem, observe the following:
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Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions for the
child restraint system used.
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Also secure Top Tether if present
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page 62).
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When using a baby car seat in weight group
0/0+ and a rearward-facing child restraint
system in weight group 1 on a rear seat:
adjust the front seat so that the seat does
not touch the child restraint system.
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When using a forward-facing child restraint
system in weight group 1 : 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 a forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the rear seat.
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If the head restraint of the child seat cannot
be fully extended when it is installed in the
vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the
maximum size setting for child restraint sys-
tems in weight group 2 or 3.
Contact with the roof when the head
restraint is fully extended and locked in place
will not result in any restrictions on use.
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The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat
cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat
cushion inclination accordingly.
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The child restraint system must not be put
under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the
head restraints as appropriate.
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Make sure that the child's feet do not touch
the front seat. If necessary, move the front
seat slightly forwards.
The seat belts on the following seats are equipped
with a child seat safety feature:
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Front passenger seat
R
Rear seats
When enabled, the child seat safety feature
ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger
seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child
restraint system is secured (
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page 58).
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Install the child restraint system.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat surface of the
rear seat.
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Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap
is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of
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