2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET child restraint

Child restraint system
Observe the instructions for correct use of the
child restraint system (Y page 62).
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use only a child restraint system
recommended by Mercedes-Benz
(Y page 65). G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is incorrectly fit-
ted on the seat position suitable for this pur-
pose, it cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function. In the event of an accident,
sharp braking or a sudden change in direction, the child may not be held securely. There is an
increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the correct use for the child
restraint system. Make sure that the entire
surface of the child restraint system is resting
on the seat surface. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system,
e.g. cushions. Only use child restraint sys-
tems with the original cover designed for
them. Only replace damaged covers with gen- uine covers. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is fitted incor-
rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change in direction. The child
restraint system could be thrown about, strik- ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always fit child restraint systems properly,
even if they are not being used. Make sure
that you observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions.
Further information on stowing objects, luggage and loads securely can be found under "Loading
guidelines" (Y page 296). G
WARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems that have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident cannot perform their intended protective function. In the event of
an accident, sharp braking or a sudden
change in direction, the child may not be held
securely. There is an increased risk of serious
or even fatal injuries.
Immediately replace child restraint systems
that have been damaged or subjected to a
load in an accident. Have the child restraint
securing systems checked in a qualified spe-
cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint
system again.
The securing systems of child restraint systems are:
R the seat belt system
R the ISOFIX securing rings
If circumstances require you to fit a child
restraint system to the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the information on "Child
restraint systems on the front-passenger seat"
(Y page 61).
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products to clean child restraint systems rec- ommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist work-
shop. ISOFIX child seat securing system
G
WARNING
ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer
sufficient protective effect for children whose weight is greater than 22 kg who are securedusing the safety belt integrated in the child
restraint system. The child could, for example, not be restrained correctly in the event of an
accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 22 kg, only use
ISOFIX child restraint systems with which the child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child restraint system with the
Top Tether belt, if available.
When fitting a child restraint system, be sure to
observe the manufacturer's installation and 60
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operating instructions and the instructions for
correct use of the child restraint system
(Y page 62).
Before every trip, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system is engaged correctly in
both ISOFIX securing rings. X
Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on
both ISOFIX securing rings :.
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. The ISOFIX securing rings for two ISOFIX child restraint systems are fitted on the
left and right of the rear seats.
Non-ISOFIX child seats may also be used and
can be installed using the vehicle's seat belt
system. When fitting a child restraint system, besure to observe the manufacturer's installation
and operating instructions and the instructions
for correct use of the child restraint system
(Y page 62). Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-
Benz strongly advises that you fit a child
restraint system on a rear seat.
Vehicles with the automatic co-driver's front air-
bag deactivation system: if it is absolutely nec-
essary to fit a child restraint system to the co-
driver's seat, always observe the notes on the
"Automatic co-driver's front airbag deactivation system" (Y page 50). You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as
a result of:
R a child restraint system that is not detected
by the automatic co-driver's front airbag
deactivation system
R the unintentional disabling of the co-driver's
front airbag
R the unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board Please observe the warning notice on the co-
driver's sun visor, see the illustration. G
WARNING
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver's seat and
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is off, the co-driver's front airbag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be
struck by the airbag. There is an increased risk
of injury, possibly even fatal.
In this case, always make sure that the co-
driver's front airbag has been disabled. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must be lit.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is off, the co-driver's front airbag is activated
(Y page 43). Children in the vehicle
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Vehicles without automatic co-driver's
front airbag deactivation system If the co-driver's seat of your vehicle is not
equipped with an automatic co-driver's front air-
bag deactivation system, this is indicated by a
special sticker. The sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard on the co-driver's side. The
sticker is visible when you open the co-driver's
door.
Never fit a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem to the co-driver's seat in this case
(Y page 62).
Observe the following information under "Rear-
ward-facing child restraint system"
(Y page 62) and "Forward-facing child
restraint system" (Y page 62) and on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 62).
Rearward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a rearward-
facing child restraint system to the co-driver's
seat, you must always make sure that the co-
driver's front airbag is deactivated. The co-driv-
er's front airbag is only disabled if the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit
continuously (Y page 43).
Always observe the information about suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 62) as well as the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to secure a child in a
forward-facing child restraint system on the co- driver's seat, you must always move the co-driv-
er's seat as far back as possible. Fully retract the
seat cushion length. The base of the child restraint system must lie fully on the co-driver's
seat cushion. The backrest of the child restraint
system must lie as flat against the co-driver's
seat backrest as possible. The child restraint
system may not touch the roof or be put under
strain by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of
the seat backrest and the head restraint posi-
tion accordingly. Always make sure that the
shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the
vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt
guide on the child restraint system. The shoul-
der belt strap must be routed forwards and
downwards from the vehicle belt outlet. If nec-
essary, adjust the vehicle belt sash guide and
the co-driver's seat accordingly.
Always observe the information about suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 62) as well as the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions. Suitable positioning of the child
restraint system
Introduction Only child restraint systems that are approved in
accordance with ECE standard ECE R44 are per-
mitted for use in the vehicle.
"Universal"-category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label and
the text "Universal". Example: approval label on the child restraint
system
The following "Universal"-category child
restraint systems can be used on seats labelled
U, UF or IUF according to the tables "Suitability
of the seats for attaching a belt-secured child
restraint system" or "Suitability of the seats for
attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system". 62
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Semi-universal child restraint systems are indi-
cated by the text "semi-universal" on the
approval label. These can be used if the vehicle
and the seat are listed in the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's vehicle model list. For fur-
ther information, contact the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer or visit the manufacturer's
website.
If circumstances require you to fit a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat:
X Always observe the notes under "Child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat"
(Y page 61).
There you will find instructions on how to cor- rectly route the shoulder belt strap from the
vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide
on the child restraint system (Y page 62).
X Move the front-passenger seat as far back as
possible and fully retract the seat cushion
length. X
Move the backrest to an almost vertical posi-
tion.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the backrest of
the front-passenger seat. The child restraint
system must not touch the roof or be put
under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head
restraint position accordingly. In addition,
observe the child restraint system manufac-
turer's installation instructions.
X Move the seat cushion angle to the highest,
most vertical position.
Suitability of the seats for attaching a belt-secured child restraint system If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system of category
I on a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat forwards
slightly.
For certain child restraint systems in weight categories II or III, this can mean that the area of use is restricted. The maximum size setting of the child restraint system may not be possible due to
possible contact with the roof.
When the soft top is opened and closed, child restraint systems of weight categories II or III must be
removed or the head restraint of the child restraint system must be set to the lowest position.
You can have the head restraints of the rear seats removed and installed by a qualified specialist
workshop. This may be necessary for the use of certain child restraint systems.
In addition, always observe the notes under "Child restraint system" (Y page 60) and the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
Legend for the table:
XS eat that is unsuitable for children in this weight category.
US uitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category that are approved for use in this
weight category.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" category and are approved for use in this weight category.
LS uitable for child restraint systems as recommended; see the "Recommended child restraint
systems" table (Y page 65). Suitable for semi-universal child restraint systems if the vehicle
and the seat are listed in the child restraint system manufacturer's vehicle model list. Children in the vehicle
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Weight category Front-passenger seat Rear seat
Front-
passenger
front airbag enabled Front-
passenger
front airbag
disabled 1 Left, right
0
up to 10 kg X U, L U, L
0+
up to 13 kg X U, L U, L
I
9 kg to 18 kg UF, L U, L U, L
II
15 kg to 25 kg U, L U, L U, L
III
22 kg to 36 kg U, L U, L U, L
Suitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system
If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system of category
I on a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
In addition, always observe the notes under "Child restraint system" (Y page 60) and the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat forwards slightly.
For certain child restraint systems in weight categories II or III, this can mean that the area of use
is restricted. The maximum size setting of the child restraint system may not be possible due to
possible contact with the roof.
When the soft top is opened and closed, child restraint systems of weight categories II or III must be removed or the head restraint of the child restraint system must be set to the lowest position.
Legend for the table:
XI SOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight category
and/or size category.
IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the "Universal" category and are approved for use in this weight category.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended; see the "Recommended child restraint systems" table (Y page 65).
The manufacturer will also recommend a suitable ISOFIX child restraint system. For this, your
vehicle and the seat must be listed in the child restraint system manufacturer's model list. For more information, contact the child restraint system manufacturer or visit the manufacturer'swebsite. Weight category Size cate-
gory Equipment Rear seat,
right Rear seat, left
Carry cot
F ISO/L1 X X
G ISO/L2 X X
0
up to 10 kg up to approx.
6 months E ISO/R1 IL IL
1
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system. The PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit. 64
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Weight category Size cate-
gory Equipment Rear seat,
right Rear seat, left
0+
up to 13 kg up to approx.
15 months E ISO/R1 IL IL
D ISO/R2 IL IL
C ISO/R3
IL
2 X
I
9t
o 18 kg approx. 9 months
to 4 years D ISO/R2 IL IL
C ISO/R3
IL
2 X
B ISO/F2 IL IL
B1 ISO/F2X IL IL
A ISO/F3 IL IL
The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint position accordingly. In addition, observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation instructions. Recommended child restraint systems
General notes Always observe the information in "Child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat" (Y
page 61)
and in "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" (Y page 62).
You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt Weight categories Manufac-
turer Type Approval num-
ber(E1 ...) Order number
(A 000 ...)
3 Category 0:
up to 10 kg
up to approximately
6 months
Britax Römer BABY SAFE
plus II 04 301146 970 20 00
970 36 00
Category 0+:
up to 13 kg
up to approximately
15 months
Britax Römer BABY SAFE
plus II 04 301146 970 20 00
970 36 00
2
If you are using a child restraint system of size category C (ISO/R3), move the front seat to the highest
position, right at the very front, and move the backrest to an upright position. Make sure that the front seat
backrest does not rest against the child restraint system.
3 Colour code 9H95. Children in the vehicle
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Weight categories Manufac-
turer Type Approval num-
ber(E1 ...) Order number
(A 000 ...)
3 Category I:
9 kg to 18 kg
between approx-
imately 9 months and 4 years Britax Römer DUO plus 04 301133 970 16 00
970 37 00
Category II/III:
15 kg to 36 kg
between approx-
imately 4 years and
12 years Britax Römer KIDFIX 04 301198 970 19 00
970 38 00
Britax Römer KIDFIX XP 04 301304 970 61 00
Recommended "Universal" and "Semi-Universal" category ISOFIX child restraint
systems Weight cate-
gories Size cat-
egory Manufac-
turer Type Approval
number
(E1 ...)
Order number
3 Category 0+:
up to 13 kg E Britax Römer BABY SAFE
plus 04 301146 B6 6 86 8224
Category I:
9 kg to 18 kg
B1 Britax Römer DUO plus 04 301133 A 000 970 16 00
A 000 970 37 00
Pets in the vehicle
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WARNING
If you leave animals unsupervised or unse-
cured in the vehicle, they may push a button
or a switch, for example.
They could:
R activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
R switch vehicle systems on or off, thus
endangering other road users
In the event of an accident, sudden braking or
abrupt changes of direction, unsecured ani-
mals could be flung around the vehicle, injur-
ing the vehicle occupants. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals correctly during a journey, e.g. in an animal transport box. Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Y page 67)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System) (Y page 67)
R BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist ( Brake
Assist System PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist)
(Y page 68)
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
(Y page 69)
R Adaptive brake lights (Y page 72)
3 Colour code 9H95. 66
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Correct driver's seat position
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine. Observe the following when adjusting steering
wheel
:, seat belt ;and driver's seat =:
R You are as far away from the driver's airbag as
possible.
R You are sitting in an upright position.
R Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion.
R Your legs are not entirely stretched and you
can depress the pedals properly.
R The back of your head is supported at eye
level by the centre of the head restraint.
R You can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R You can move your legs freely.
R You can see all the displays in the instrument
cluster clearly. R
You have a good overview of traffic condi-
tions.
R The seat belt is pulled snugly against the body
and must be routed across the centre of your
shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic
area.
Further related subjects:
R Adjusting the seats mechanically and electri-
cally (Y page 102).
R Adjusting the seats electrically (Y page 102).
R Adjusting the steering wheel mechanically
(Y page 107).
R Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 108).
R Fastening the seat belt correctly (Y page 46).
R Adjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
mirrors (Y page 110).
R You can store the seat, steering wheel, exte-
rior mirror and head-up display settings with
the memory function (Y page 112). Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are unat-
tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
key in the ignition lock. G
WARNING
When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle occupant could become trapped by the guiderail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that no one has any part of their
body within the sweep of the seat when
adjusting it.
Observe the safety notes on "Airbags"
(Y page 48) and "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 59). 100
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and
mirrors