2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPE child restraint

tem could heat up and the child could burn
herself/himself on them.
If ac hild opens adoor, the child or othe rper-
sons could be injured as aresult. They could
get out and injure themselves or be injured by
ap assing vehicle.
Also observe the notes on HOLD .Relevant
information can be found in the index. G
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly positioned loads
increase the risk of injury for children and all
other occupant sinthe event of:
R an accident
R ab raking manoeuvre
R as udden 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.
Child seat lock The seat belts on the rear seats are fitted with
ac
hild seat lock. When enabled, the child-
seat lock function ensures that the belt does
not slacken oncet he child seat is secured.
Installing achild restraint system:
X Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the inertia
reel.
X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
buckle.
Activating the child seat lock:
X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear aratchetin gsound. The child-seat lock
function is enabled.
X Push down on the child restraint system to
take up any slack. Removing
achild restraint system/deactivat-
ing the child seat lock:
X Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X Press the seat belt release button and
guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet.
The child-seat lock function is deactivated.
Child seat on the front-passenger seat Warning notice on the front-passenger sun visor
Warning symbol for
arearward-facing child
restraint system G
WARNING
If the front-passenger airbag is not disabled:
R ac hild secured in achild 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 arisk if the child is in the immediate
vicinit yofthe front-passenger airbag when
it deploys.
R never secure achild on the front-passenger
seat in arearward-facing child restraint sys- 52
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tem. Onl
ysecurear earward-facing child
restraint syste monasuitablerear seat.
R always move the front-passenger seat to
the rearmost position if you secure achild
in af orward-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 in vehicles with automatic child seat rec-
ognition in the front-passenger seat, if no
special child restraint system with trans-
ponders for automatic child seat recogni-
tion in the front-passenger seat has been
fitted
R on vehicles with automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat, if the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
4 is not lit.
To make you aware of this danger, acorre-
sponding warning sticker has been affixed on
the dashboard and on both sides of the sun
visor on the front-passenger side.
Information about recommended child
restraint systems is available at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Automatic child seat recognition on the
front-passengers eatIf your vehicle does no
thave automatic child
seat recognition 2
on th efront-pa ssenger seat
,thisisi ndicated by aspecial sticker. The
sticker is affixe dtotheside of th edashboard
on th efront-pa ssenger side. The sticker is
visible when you open th efront-pa ssenger
door. The front-passenger seat sensor system for
child restraint systems detect swhether a
special Mercedes-Ben zchild seat with a
transponder for automatic child seat recog-
nition has been fitted. In such cases,
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
4: lights up. The front-passenger airbag
is disabled. G
WARNING
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 arearward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat.
R fit arearward-facing child restraint system
on asuitable rear seat.
or
R only use aforward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat and
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. Children in the vehicle
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move the front-passenger seat to the rear-
most position.
R have the automatic child seat recognition
checked at aqualified 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. acushion, under the child
restraint system. The entire base of the child
restraint system must alwaysr est 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 leadtoi njuries.
i If the front-passenger airbag is disabled
by the automatic child seat recognition, the
following remai nenable dont he front-
passenge rside:
R the sidebag
R the pelvisbag
R Cabriolet :the headbag
R Coupé:t he windowbag
R the belt tensioner G
WARNING
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 can lead to a
system malfunction. This may cause the
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp to light up without there being achild
seat with transponders for automatic child
seat recognition fitted. The front-passenger
airbag will not then deploy during an accident.
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 turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 2.
ISOFIXc hild seat securing system for
the rear seats ISOFIXisas
tandardised 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.
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends the use of ISO-
FIX child restraint systems listed on
(Y page 59) together with the insertion
guides included. Using insertion guides
makes it easier to fit ISOFIXc hild restraint
systems. G
WARNING
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
ac hild restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system. If the child weighs
more than 22 kg, secure the child restraint
system using athree-point seat belt. G
WARNING
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if it is not correctly fitted
to as uitable 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 fittingac hild 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 recommendt hat you use the ISOFIX child
restraint systems that have been recommen-
ded for Mercedes-Benz. 54
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An incorrectly fitte
dchild restraint system
could come loose and seriously or eve nfatally
injure th echild or other vehicle occupants.
When fittin gthe child restraint system, always
mak esure that it is engaged correctly in the
securin grings on bot hsides. G
WARNING
Please note that if child restraint systems ,or
their retainin gsystems ,are damage dorsub-
jected to aload in an accident, they may not
be able to provide their protective function.
This coul dresult in serious or even fatal inju-
ries to th esecured child in th eeven tofan
accident, heav ybraking or asudden change
in direction.
For this reason ,have child restraint systems
and their anchorages whic hhave been dam-
aged or subjected to aload in an accident
checked immediately at aqualified specialist
workshop. Coupé
Cabriolet X
To install th eISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem in th eCoupé: pressthe upholstery
ove rboth the slots above securing
rings :to the side.
X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system.
Comply with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions when installing the ISOFIX child
restraint system.
Top Tether (Coupé) The Coupé has Top Tether anchorages.
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
Press down the rear of cover ;in the
direction of the arrow.
Cover ;is raised slightly at the front.
X Fold up cover ;of Top Tether anchorage
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X
Rout eTop Tether belts Aon th elefta nd
right past head restraint :.
X Hook Top Tether hook ?into Top Tether
anchorage =.
X Mak esuret hatT op Tether belt Ais not
twisted.
X Fit th eISOFI Xchild restrain tsystem with
Top Tether .Comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Make sure that Top Tether belt Ais tight. 56
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Problems with child seat recognition
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
The
4 PASSENGER
AIRBAGO FF indicator
lamp on the centre con-
sole is lit. As
pecial Mercedes-Benz child seat with atransponder for auto-
matic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger
seat. The front-passenger airbag has therefore been disabled as
desired. G
Risk of injury
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 switc hthe 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 lit:
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. Suitable positioning of the child restraint systems
Key to the letters used in the table:
XS
eat which is unsuitable for children in this weight category.
US uitable for child restraint systems in th eUniversal categor ytha ta re approve dfor use in
this weigh tcategory.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belon gtothe"Universal" category
and are approved for use in this weigh tcategory.
LS uitable for child restraint systems as recommended, see th efollowin gtable of "Recom-
mended child restraint systems "(Ypage 59). Children in th
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Seat positions
Weight catego-
ries Front-passenger seat Rear seat
Front-
passenger air-
bag is not disa-
bled: The front-
passenger air-
bag is disa-
bled
3 Left, right
Group 0: up to
10 kg
X
U
4
,L 4 U
Group 0+: up
to 13 kg
X
U
4
,L 4 U
Group I:
9to
18 kg UF
4
,L 4 U
4
,L 4 U
Group II: 15 to
25 kg
UF
4
,L 4 U
4
,L 4 U
Group III:22to
36 kg
UF
4
,L 4 U
4
,L 4 U
"Universal" category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label.
Approval label on the child restraint system (example)
Key to the letters used in the table:
XI
SOFIX position tha tisnot suitablef or ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight cat-
egory and/or size category.
IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the "uni- versal" category which are approved for use in this weight category.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended; see the following table of "Recommended child restraint systems" (Y page 59).
3 Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat: achild restraint system of the
"Universal" category with atransponder for automatic child seat recognition must be fitted. The 4
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
4 Move the front-passenger seat to the rearmost and lowest position. 58
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Suitability of the rea
rseats for attaching ISOFIX child restraint systems Weight categories Size category Equipment Rear seat, left and
right
Carry-cot
F ISO/L1 X
G ISO/L2 X
0: up to 10 kg
up to approximately 6
months
E ISO/R1 IL
0+: up to 13 kg
up to approximately
15 months
E ISO/R1 IL
D ISO/R2 IL
C ISO/R3 IL
I:
9to18kg
between approx-
imately 9month sand
4y ears D ISO/R2 IL
C ISO/R3 IL
B ISO/F2 IUF
B1 ISO/F2X IUF
A ISO/F3 IUF
Recommended child restraint systems
If you fit
achild restraint system without atransponder for automatic child seat recognition
to the front-passenger seat, position the front-passenger seat in its rearmost position. Weight catego-
ries Manufac-
turer Type Approval
number
(E1 ...) Order num-
ber
(A 000 ...) Automatic
child seat
recognition
Group 0: up to
10 kg
up to approx-
imately 6
months Britax
Römer BABY
SAFE
PLUS 03 301146
04 301146 970 10 00 Yes
Group 0+: up
to 13 kg
up to approx-
imately 15
months Britax
Römer BABY
SAFE
PLUS 03 301146
04 301146 970 10 00 Yes
Group I:
9to
18 kg
between
approximately Britax
Römer DUO
PLUS 03 301133
04 301133 970 11 00 YesChildren in thev
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