you install the child restraint system on a rear
seat.
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant Classification System
(OCS)" (
Y
page 47).
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise
as a result of:
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an incorrectly categorized person in the
front-passenger seat
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deactivating the front passenger front air
bag unintentionally
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the unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board
Rearward-facing child restraint system
If circumstances require you to secure a child
in a rearward-facing child restraint system on
the front-passenger seat, always make sure
that the front passenger front air bag is deacti-
vated. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is lit continuously (
Y
page 40),
is the front passenger front air bag deactiva-
ted.
Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a
forward-facing child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. Fully
retract the seat cushion length. The entire
base of the child restraint system must always
rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not
touch the roof or be subjected to a load by the
head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat
backrest and the head restraint position
accordingly. Always make sure that the shoul-
der belt strap is correctly routed from the vehi-
cle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on
the child restraint system. The shoulder belt
strap must be routed forward and down from
the vehicle belt outlet. If necessary, adjust the
vehicle belt outlet and the front-passenger
seat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could:
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open doors, thus endangering other peo-
ple or road users
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exit the vehicle and be caught by oncom-
ing traffic
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operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always activate the child-proof locks and
override feature if children are traveling in
the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle,
always take the key with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Override feature for:
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the rear doors (
Y
page 59)
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the rear side windows (
Y
page 59)
G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
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release the parking brake.
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shift the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P.
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start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
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