Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Observe laws and regulations
Always observe the legal requirements when using
a child restraint system in the vehicle.
Observe standards for child restraint systems
All child restraint systems must meet the following
standards:
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U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225
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Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2
Confirmation that the child restraint system com-
plies with the standards can be found on an
instruction label on the child restraint system. This
confirmation can also be found in the installation
instructions that are included with the child
restraint system.
Detecting risks, avoiding danger
Securing systems for child restraint systems in the
vehicle
Only use the following securing systems for child
restraint systems:
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the ISOFIX securing rings
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the seat belt system of the vehicle
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the Top Tether anchorages
Installing an ISOFIX child restraint system is prefer-
red.
Simply attaching to the securing rings on the vehi-
cle can reduce the risk of installing the child
restraint system incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat belt
of the ISOFIX child restraint system, always comply
with the permissible gross weight for the child and
child restraint system (
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page 41).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a height
where a three-point seat belt can be installed
properly without a booster seat.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a child booster seat
with a backrest and seat belt guides.
Advantage of a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem
It is preferable to transport a baby or a small child
in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem. In this case, the child sits in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel and faces back-
wards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cervi-
cal spine during an accident can be reduced in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
Always secure a child restraint system correctly
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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect installation of the child restraint
system
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
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Be sure to comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
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Make sure that the entire base of the
child restraint system always rests on the
sitting surface of the seat.
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Never place objects (e.g. cushions)
under or behind the child restraint sys-
tem.
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Use child restraint systems only with the
original cover designed for them.
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Always replace damaged covers with
genuine covers.
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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is incorrectly
mounted or unsecured, it may come loose.
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
Unused child restraint systems could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
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Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.
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Always fit child restraint systems cor-
rectly, even if they are transported in the
vehicle unused.
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Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
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