Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2018, Operator'S Manual

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The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat.
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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 front
passenger seat. The child restraint system
must not touch the roof or be put under
strain by the head restraints.
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If necessary, adjust the angle of the seat
backrest and the head restraint position
accordingly.
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Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that
the front edge of the seat cushion is in the
highest position and the rear edge of the
seat cushion is in the lowest position.
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Always make sure that the shoulder belt
strap is correctly routed from the seat belt
outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt
guide on the child restraint system. The
shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards
and downwards from the seat belt outlet.
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If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and
the front passenger seat accordingly.
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Never place objects under or behind the
child restraint system, e.g. cushions.
Always comply with the manufacturer's installa‐
tion and operating instructions for the child
restraint system used.
Notes on pets in the vehicle
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to animals left unsecured or unat‐
tended in the vehicle
If you leave animals in the vehicle unatten‐
ded or unsecured, they could possibly press
down buttons or switches.
Thereby an animal may:
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activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
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switch systems on or off and endanger
other road users
Unsecured animals may be thrown around in
the vehicle in the event of an accident or
sudden steering and braking maneuver and
injure vehicle occupants in the process.
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Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐
tended.
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Always correctly secure animals while
driving, for example using a suitable
animal carrier.
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