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If a child opens a door, the child or other per-
sons could be injured as a result. The child
could get out and be injured in the process or
be injured by a passing vehicle. G
Risk of injury
An unsecured or an incorrectly positioned
load increases the risk of injury for the child
and all other occupants, during:
R an accident
R a braking manoeuvre
R a sudden change of direction
Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the
vehicle unless they are secured. You will find
further information under "Loading guide-
lines" in the index.
Child restraint systems Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use the child restraint systems listed on
(Y page 49). G
Risk of injury
To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal
injury to the child in the event of a sudden
change in direction, braking or an accident:
R children less than 1.50 m tall and under
twelve years of age must always be secured
in special child restraint systems on a suit-
able vehicle seat. This is necessary
because the seat belts are not designed for
children of this size.
R do not secure children less than 1.50 m tall
or under twelve years of age on the front-
passenger seat. Exception: the child is
secured in a vehicle with automatic child
seat recognition on the front-passenger
seat* and is secured in a child restraint
system with automatic child seat recogni-
tion.
R if you secure a forward-facing child
restraint system to the front-passenger seat, you must move the front-passenger
seat as far back as possible.
R children must never travel sitting on the lap
of another occupant. Due to the forces
occurring in the event of a sudden change
of direction, heavy braking or an accident,
it would not be possible to restrain the
child. The child could be thrown against
parts of the vehicle interior and be seriously
or even fatally injured. G
Risk of injury
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if it is not correctly fitted
to a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be
restrained in the event of a sudden change of
direction, heavy braking or an accident. This
may lead to serious or even fatal injuries. For
this reason, when fitting a child restraint sys-
tem, observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the correct use of the child
restraint system.
Child restraint systems should be fitted to the
rear seats. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion. Never
place objects, e.g. a cushion, under the child
restraint system.
Only use child restraint systems with their
original covers. Only replace damaged covers
with genuine Mercedes-Benz covers.
For safety reasons, you should only use child
restraint systems which have been approved
for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. 44
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The automatic child seat recognition sensor
system on the front-passenger seat detects
whether a special Mercedes-Benz child seat
with automatic child seat recognition has
been fitted. In such cases, 4PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF warning lamp :lights up. The
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. G
Risk of injury
If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp does not light up when the child restraint
system is fitted, the front-passenger front air-
bag has not been disabled. If the front-
passenger front airbag is deployed, the child
could be seriously or even fatally injured.
Proceed as follows:
R do not use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat.
R fit a rearward-facing child restraint system
on a suitable rear seat.
or
R only use a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat and
move the front-passenger seat to its rear-
most position.
R have the automatic child seat recognition
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
To ensure that the automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat func-
tions/communicates correctly, never place
objects (such as a cushion) under the child
restraint system. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion. An incorrectly fitted child restraint
system cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function in the event of an accident, and
could lead to injuries.
i The windowbag, the sidebag and the belt
tensioner on the front-passenger side are
still active even if the front-passenger front
airbag is disabled by the automatic child-
seat recognition on the front-passenger
seat. G
Risk of injury
Do not place electronic devices on the front-
passenger seat, e.g.:
R laptops, when switched on
R mobile phones
R cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes or
access cards
Signals from electronic equipment can cause
interference in the automatic child seat rec-
ognition sensor system. This could lead to a
system malfunction. This may cause the
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp
to light up without there being a child seat
with automatic child seat recognition fitted.
This means that the front-passenger front air-
bag will not deploy during an accident. It is
also possible that the 6SRS warning lamp
lights up and/or the 4PASSENGER AIR-
BAG OFF warning lamp does not light up
briefly when you turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 2.
Suitable seat positions for child restraint
systems
i Vehicles with a folding bench seat in the
load compartment* (Estate): information
on child restraint systems on the folding
bench seat can be obtained at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 46
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Weight categories
Seat positions
¬
¬ Group 0: up to
10 kg Group 0+: up to
13 kg Group I: 9 to 18 kg
Front-passenger
seat (front-
passenger front air-
bag is not disabled)
X
2 X
2 IL
3, 4 Front-passenger
seat (front-
passenger airbag
is disabled*
5
) IL
3, 4 IL
3, 4 IL
3, 4 Rear bench seat,
left and right
U
6 U
6 U
6 Rear centre seat,
vehicles with and
without through-
loading facility*
U
6 U
6 U
6 Weight categories
Seat positions
¬ ¬ Group II: 15 to 25 kg Group III: 22 to 36 kg
Front-passenger seat (front-
passenger front airbag is not
disabled)
IL
7, 8 IL
7, 8 Front-passenger seat (front-
passenger airbag is disa-
bled*
9
) IL
7, 8 IL
7, 8 2
X: seat unsuitable for children in this weight category.
3 IL: In accordance with the recommendations, see the following table "Recommended child restraint systems".
4 Move the front-passenger seat to the rearmost, lowest position and move the seat belt to the lowest position
as well.
5 Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat*: a child seat securing system
that belongs to the Universal category with automatic child seat recognition must be fitted. The 4
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp must be lit.
6 U: Suitable child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are approved for use in
this weight category.
7 IL: In accordance with the recommendations, see the following table "Recommended child restraint systems".
8 Move the front-passenger seat to the rearmost, lowest position and move the seat belt to the lowest position
as well.
9 Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat*: a child seat securing system
that belongs to the Universal category with automatic child seat recognition must be fitted. The 4
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp must be lit. Occupant safety
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Weight categories
Category I:
9 to 18 kg Category I:
9 to 18 kg Category I:
9 to 18 kg Category I:
9 to 18 kg Category I:
9 to 18 kg
Type
approval
number
- - E1 03
301133
E1 04
301133 - -
Category
- - Universal - -
Daimler
order num-
ber
- - A 000 970 11
00 - -
Automatic
child seat
recognition
- - Yes - -
ISOFIX child seat securing system in
the rear compartment ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. Securing rings for two child
restraint systems are fitted on the left and
right of the rear seats. G
Risk of injury
A child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system does not provide
sufficient protection for children weighing
more than 22 kg. For this reason, do not
secure children weighing more than 22 kg in
a child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system. If the child weighs
more than 22 kg, secure the child restraint
system using a lap-shoulder belt. G
Risk of injury
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if it is not correctly fitted
to a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be
restrained in the event of a sudden change of
direction, heavy braking or an accident. This
may lead to serious or even fatal injuries. For
this reason, when fitting a child restraint sys-
tem, observe the manufacturer's installation instructions and the correct use of the child
restraint system.
On the rear seats, only use child restraint sys-
tems with an ISOFIX child seat securing sys-
tem which have been recommended for use
in Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
An incorrectly fitted child restraint system
could come loose and seriously or even fatally
injure the child or other vehicle occupants.
When fitting the child restraint system, always
make sure that it is engaged correctly in the
securing rings on both sides.
G
Risk of injury
Please note that if child restraint systems, or
their retaining systems, are damaged or sub-
jected to a load in an accident, they may not
be able to provide their protective function.
This could result in serious or even fatal inju-
ries to the secured child in the event of an
accident, heavy braking or a sudden change
in direction.
For this reason, have child restraint systems
and their anchorages which have been dam-
aged or subjected to a load in an accident
checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. Occupant safety
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When fitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the centre
seat does not become trapped. Otherwise,
it could be damaged. When installing the child seat, fold protective
cap 2of retaining loop 1inwards.
Top Tether
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured
with ISOFIX and the rear bench seat. It helps
reduce the risk of injury even further.
Saloon
The Top Tether anchorage points are located
in the rear compartment behind the head
restraints. X
Move head restraint :upwards.
X Route Top Tether belt* =under head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
X Fold up cover ;of Top Tether anchorage
A.
X Hook Top Tether hook* ?into Top Tether
anchorage A.
X Fold down cover ;of Top Tether anchor-
age A.
X Move head restraint :back down again
slightly if necessary (Y page 79). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the cor-
rect routing of Top Tether belt* =.
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
Top Tether*. Comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions. Make sure
that the Top Tether belt* is tight.
Estate
Both Top Tether anchorages are attached to
the rear of the rear seat backrests. 52
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X
Move head restraint :upwards.
X Remove combined luggage cover and net
= (Ypage 199).
X Route Top Tether belt* Bunder head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
X Hook Top Tether hook* Ainto Top Tether
anchorage ?on the back of rear seat
backrest ;. X
Move head restraint :back down again
slightly if necessary (Y page 79). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the cor-
rect routing of Top Tether belt* B.
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
Top Tether*. Comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions. Make sure
that the Top Tether belt* is tight.
X Install combined luggage cover and net
= (Ypage 199).
Integrated child seat* The child seats are integrated into the right-
and left-hand sides of the seats of the rear
bench seat. In conjunction with the compo-
nents listed in the following table, they com-
ply with the legal requirements of
ECE R 44.04.
Weight categories Integrated child
seat
Padded table* Side head
restraints
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
16 Folded out Mandatory Mandatory
Group II: 15 to 25 kg Folded out Not permissible Mandatory
Group III: 22 to 36 kg Folded out Not permissible Optional
Mercedes-Benz recommends the integrated
child seat for children with a body weight of
12.5 to 36 kg.
For children weighing between approximately
12.5 kg and 18 kg, you must always also use
an additional padded table* and a side head
restraint which have been specially approved
for the integrated child seat. G
Risk of injury
To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal
injury to the child in the event of a sudden
change in direction, braking or an accident:
R you must follow the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions for the child seat when
fitting the padded table* and side head
restraint and when fastening the seat belt.
R do not modify the integrated child seat, the
padded table* or the side head restraint. do
not use protective covers.
R make sure that the padded table* and the
side head restraints do not become trapped
16 Recommended: 12.5 to 18 kg. Occupant safety
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or damaged. For instance, this may occur
when you close the doors, adjust the seat,
stow away the padded table* and the side
head restraints or transport heavy items.
R replace the integrated child seat, the pad-
ded table* and the side head restraints if
these were damaged or subjected to heavy
loads during an accident.
R bear in mind that children weighing less
than 12.5 kg require a different child
restraint system. Information about other
child restraint systems is available from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
R the rear seat backrest in the vehicle must
be securely locked in position. Example: Saloon
:
Side head restraints
; Seat belt guide
= Integrated child seat
? Release handle
Folding out the child seat
X Pull release handle ?forwards.
X Push integrated child seat =upwards and
back until it engages. Fastening a child's seat belt G
Risk of injury
To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal
injury to the child in the event of a sudden
change in direction, braking or an accident:
R the shoulder section of the seat belt must
be routed across the middle of the child's
shoulder – never across the child's neck –
and must be pulled tight against the child's
chest. The lap section of the seat belt must
be routed across the child's pelvis – not
across the abdomen – and must be pulled
tight against the child's body. Retighten the
belt strap if necessary.
R never secure more than one child at a time
in the child restraint system.
R the belt strap must not be trapped or twis-
ted, nor rub against any sharp edges.
R if you have not installed the side head
restraint, the standard head restraint must
always be set correctly when driving with a
child in the integrated child seat. This
means that the back of the head must be
supported by the centre of the head
restraint at about eye level.
Also observe the assembly instructions for
the padded table* and the additional warn-
ings and information about risk of injury.
X Pull the belt smoothly from the inertia reel.
X Engage the belt tongue in the buckle.
X If you are using integrated child seat =
without the padded table*, make sure that
the belt:
R is routed as low as possible across the pel-
vic area, in front of the hips
R is tightened across the lap by pulling
upwards on the child's shoulder belt
R is tight and is routed across the middle of
the child's shoulder
R is not twisted and does not pass across the
child's neck or under the child's arm
X Adjust the head restraint (Y page 79).54
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Folding in the child seat
X
Pull release handle :forwards.
X Push the middle of the integrated child seat
forwards and down ;until it engages.
Padded table* for the integrated child
seat* Use the padded table in accordance with the
instructions in table (Y
page 53).
Do not use the integrated child seat with pad-
ded table as a direct attachment to a baby car
seat for which a body weight of up to 10 kg is
permitted. G
Risk of injury
If the padded table is not installed correctly
on the integrated child seat, it cannot provide
the intended protection. It would then not be
possible to restrain the child in the event of
an accident, sudden braking or abrupt change
in direction and this could result in serious or
even fatal injury to the child. For this reason,
observe the following description when fitting
the padded table.
The padded table is only suitable for use
together with the folded-out integrated child
seat.
On the rear seats, only use the padded table
which is recommended for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles.
An incorrectly fitted padded table could come
loose and seriously or even fatally injure the
child or other vehicle occupants. Fit the pad- ded table and ensure that it is correctly
secured.
G
Risk of injury
Do not modify the padded table, integrated
child seat or seat belts. The padded table
must not be used without a cover. The cover
must not be removed from the padded table
or replaced with a cover from another manu-
facturer. Otherwise, the official approval
becomes invalid and its protective function
could be restricted.
Fitting the padded table Example: Saloon
:
Side head restraints
; Padded table
= Seat belt guide points
? Left leg
A Integrated child seat
B Right leg
X Fold out integrated child seat A
(Y page 53).
X Place the child on integrated child seat A.
X Fold both legs ?and Bdown.
X Place padded table ;over integrated child
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