Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Cover the child restraint system with a
blanket, for example.
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If the child restraint system has been
exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Observe when stopping or parking
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
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open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
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get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
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operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
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releasing the parking brake.
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changing the transmission position.
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starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
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Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach
of children.
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WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to expo-
sure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected
to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold,
there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
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Never leave persons, particularly chil-
dren, unattended in the vehicle.
Overview of suitable seats in the vehicle for instal-
ling a child restraint system
Left/right rear seat
Second row of seats (left and right seat), prefer-
red securing system:
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ISOFIX child seat anchor
¯ Also secure Top Tether if present
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page 62).
Third row of seats, preferred securing system:
® ISOFIX child seat anchor
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Also secure Top Tether if present
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page 62).
Preferred securing system:
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ISOFIX child seat anchor
Left/right rear seat (second and third seat rows)
– alternative securing system:
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Vehicle seat belt
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Also secure Top Tether if present
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page 62).
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