2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS COUPE Owners Manual

Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
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Risk of injury
Do no tleave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. They could injure them-
selves on parts of the vehicle. They could also
be seriously or even fatally injured by pro-
longed exposure to extreme heat or cold.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. Parts of the child restraint sys-
tem could heat up and the child could burn
herself/himself on them.
If a child opens a door, the child or other per-
sons could be injured as a result. They could
get out and injure themselves or be injured by
a passing vehicle.
Also observe the notes on HOLD .Relevant
information can be found in the index. G
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Unsecured or incorrectly positioned loads
increase the risk of injury for children and all
other occupants in the event of:
R an accident
R a braking manoeuvre
R a sudden change of direction
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the vehi-
cle interior unless they are secured. You will
find further information under "Loading guide-
lines" in the index.
If a child is travelling in your vehicle, secure
the child using a child restraint system which
is appropriate to the size, age and weight of
the child and recommended for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles. You should fit the restraint sys-
tem to a suitable rear seat. Make sure that
the child is secured in achild restraint system
throughout the trip.
You can obtain information about the correct
child restraint system from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. i
It is advisable to use Mercedes-Ben zcare
products to clean child restraint systems.
You can obtain informatio nabout this from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Child restraint systems
Important safety notes Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use the child restraint systems listed at
(Y
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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 1.5 0mtall 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.
R Do not secure children less than 1.50 mtall
or under twelve years of age on the front-
passenger seat .Exception: the child is
secured in a vehicle with automatic child
sea trecognition on the front-passenger
seat and is secured in achild restraint sys-
tem with automatic child seat recognition.
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
which occur 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
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The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if it is not correctly fitted 46
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to a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. The
child could be seriously or eve nfatally injured.
For this reason, when fitting a child restraint
system, observe the manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions and the correct use of the
child restraint system.
Child restraint systems shoul dbe 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. There-
fore, never place objects, e.g. a cushion,
under the child restraint system.
Only use child restraint systems with the orig-
inal cover designed for them. Only replace
damaged covers with genuine Mercedes-Benz
covers.
We recommend the use of child restraint sys-
tems which have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Child seat on the front-passenger seat Warning notice on the front-passenger sun visor Warning symbol for a rearward-facing child
restraint system
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Risk of injury
If the front-passenger airbag is not disabled:
R a child secured in a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat could be seri-
ously and even fatally injured by the front-
passenger airbag deploying. This is espe-
cially a risk if the child is in the immediate
vicinity of the front-passenger airbag when
it deploys.
R never secure a child on the front-passenger
seat in a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem. Only secure a rearward-facing child
restraint system on a suitable rear seat.
R always move the front-passenger seat to
the rearmost position if you secure a child
in a forward-facing child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat.
The front-passenger airbag is not disabled:
R on vehicles without automatic child seat
recognition on the front-passenger seat
R on vehicles with automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat,
unless a child restraint system with auto-
matic child seat recognition is fitted to the
front-passenger seat
R on vehicles with automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat,
unless the 4PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp is lit
To make you aware of this danger, a corre-
sponding warning sticker has been affixed on Children in the vehicle
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the dashboard and on both sides of the sun
visor on the front-passenge rside.
Information about recommended child
restraint systems is available at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Automatic child seat recognition on the
front-passenger seat If your vehicle does not have automatic child
seat recognition 2
on the front-passenger
seat, this is indicated by a special sticker .The
sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard
on the front-passenger side. The sticker is
visible when you open the front-passenger
door. The automatic child seat recognition sensor
system on the front-passenger seat detects
whether a special Mercedes-Ben zchild seat
with automatic child seat recognition has
been fitted there. In such cases, 4
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp :lights up. The front-passenger airbag is disa-
bled. G
Risk of injury
If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-
tor lamp does not light up when the child
restraint system is fitted, the front-passenger
airbag has not been disabled. If the front-
passenger airbag deploys, 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 the 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, e.g. 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 If the front-passenger airbag is disabled
by the automatic child seat recognition, the
following remain enabled on the front-
passenger side:
R the sidebag
R the pelvisbag
R the windowbag
R the belt tensioner
2 Vehicles without automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat: if you turn the key to position
2int he ignition lock, the 4PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up briefly but has no function.
It does not indicate that there is automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat. 48
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Do not place electronic devices on the front-
passenger seat, e.g.:
R laptops, whe nswitched 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-
ognitio nsensor system. This can lead to a
system malfunction. This may cause the
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp to light up without there being a child
seat with automatic child seat recognition fit-
ted, and the front-passenger fron tairbag will
not deploy during an accident .Itis also pos-
sible that the 6SRS warning lamp lights
up and/or the 4PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp does not light up briefly when
you turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2.
ISOFIX child seat securing system for
the rear seats ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. Securing rings for two ISOFIX
child restraint systems are fitted on the left
and right of the rear seats. G
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Ac hild 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 three-point seat 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 an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. The
child could be seriously or even fatally injured.
For this reason, when fitting a child restraint
system, observe the manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions and the correct use of the
child restraint system.
For reasons of safety, only use child restraint
systems with the ISOFIX child seat securing
system on the rear seats.
We recommend that you use the ISOFIX child
restraint systems that have been recommen-
ded for Mercedes-Benz.
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
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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
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When installing the ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem, fold protective caps 2of securing rings
1 inwards.
X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system.
Comply with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions when installing the ISOFIX child
restraint system.
Top Tether Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured
with ISOFIX and the rear seat. It helps reduce
the risk of injury even further.
The Top Tether anchorage points are located
in the rear compartment behind the head
restraints.
X
Move head restraint :upwards.
X Fold up cover ;of Top Tether anchorage
=.
X Route Top Tether belt Aunder head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars. X
Hook Top Tether hook ?into Top Tether
anchorage =.
X Make sure that Top Tether belt Ais not
twisted.
X Fold down cover ;of Top Tether anchor-
age =.
X Slide down head restraint :until it
engages (Y page 87). Make sure that you
do not interfere with the correct routing of
Top Tether belt A.
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
Top Tether. Comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Make sure that Top Tether belt Ais tight. 50
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Problems with child seat recognition
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
The
4 PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp on the centre con-
sole is lit. As
pecial Mercedes-Benz child seat with automatic child seat rec-
ognition has been fitted to the front-passenger seat. The front-
passenger airbag has therefore been disabled as desired. G
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There is no child seat fitted to the front-passenger seat. Automatic
child seat recognition is malfunctioning.
It is also possible that the 6SRS warning lamp lights up and/
or the 4PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light
up briefly when you switch the ignition on.
X Remove electronic equipment from the front-passenger seat,
e.g.
R
laptop
R mobile phone
R cards with transponders, such as ski passes or access cards
If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is still on:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Children in the vehicle
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Suitable positioning of the child restraint system
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 (the front-
passenger airbag
is not disabled)
X
3 X
UF
4, 5, 6 Front-passenger
seat (the front-
passenger airbag
is disabled)
7
) U
5, 6, 8 U
5, 6, 8 U
5, 6, 8 Rear seats
U
6, 8 U
6, 8 U
6, 8 Weight categories
Seat positions Group II: 15 to 25 kg Group III: 22 to 36 kg
Front-passenger seat (the
front-passenger airbag is not
disabled)
UF
9, 10, 11 UF
9, 10, 11 Front-passenger seat (the
front-passenger airbag is dis-
abled)
12
) U
10, 11, 13 U
10, 11, 13 Rear seats
U
11, 13 U
11, 13 "Universal" category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label.
3 X: seat unsuitable for children in this weight category.
4 UF: suitable for forward-facing child seat securing systems in the Universal category approved for use in this
weight category.
5 Adjust the front-passenger seat to the rearmost position and the belt outlet height to the lowest position.
6 As recommended; see the following table "Recommended child restraint systems".
7 Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat: a child restraint system of the
"Universal" category with automatic child seat recognition must be fitted. The 4PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
8 U: suitable for child seat securing systems in the Universal category approved for use in this weight category.
9 UF: suitable for forward-facing child seat securing systems in the "Universal" category approved for use in
this weight category.
10 Adjust the front-passenger seat to the rearmost position and the belt outlet height to the lowest position.
11 As recommended; see the following table "Recommended child restraint systems".
12 Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat: a child restraint system of the
"Universal" category with automatic child seat recognition must be fitted. The 4PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
13 U: suitable for child seat securing systems in the Universal category approved for use in this weight category. 52
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Approval label on the child restraint system (example)
Suitable sea tpositions for ISOFIX child restraint systems Weight categories
Carry-cot 0: up to
10 kg 0+: up to 13 kg
Size cate-
gory F G E E D C
Equipment ISO/L1 ISO/L2 ISO/R1 ISO/R1 ISO/R2 ISO/R3
Rear seats
X
14 X
IL
15 IL IL IL
Weight category
I: 9 to 18 kg
Size category D C B B1 A
Equipment ISO/R2 ISO/R3 ISO/F2 ISO/F2X ISO/F3
Rear seats
IL
16 IL
IUF
17 IUF IUF
14
X: this position is unsuitable.
15 IL: as recommended, see the following table of "Recommended ISOFIX child restraint systems".
16 IL: as recommended, see the following table of "Recommended ISOFIX child restraint systems".
17 IUF: suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" category and
are approved for use in this weight category. Children in the vehicle
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