Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects under the co-driver seat
Objects trapped under the co-driver seat can
interfere with the function of the automatic
co-driver airbag shutoff or damage the sys‐
tem.
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Do not store any objects under the co-
driver seat.
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When the co-driver seat is occupied,
make sure that no objects are trapped
under the co-driver seat.
When installing a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, always make sure of the
following:
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Ensure that the child restraint system is posi‐
tioned correctly (
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page 60).
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Always comply with the child restraint sys‐
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
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Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or
behind the child restraint system.
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Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust‐
ment.
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The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the sitting surface 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.
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The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be put under strain by the head
restraints. Adjust the seat backrest inclina‐
tion and the head restraint setting accord‐
ingly.
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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects between the seat surface and
the child restraint system
Objects between the sitting surface and the
child restraint system could affect the func‐
tion of the automatic co-driver airbag shut‐
off.
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Do not place any objects between the
sitting surface and the child restraint
system.
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The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest on the sitting
surface of the co-driver seat.
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The backrest of the forward-facing child
restraint system must, as far as possi‐
ble, be resting on the seat backrest of
the co-driver seat.
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Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
A person on the front passenger seat must
observe the following information:
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Fasten seat belts correctly (
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page 43).
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Sit in an almost upright seat position with
their back against the seat backrest.
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Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if pos‐
sible.
The front passenger airbag may otherwise be
disabled by mistake, for example, in the follow‐
ing situations:
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The front passenger transfers their weight by
supporting themselves on a vehicle armrest.
52 Occupant safety