2018 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV Owners Manual

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tting the ISOFIX or i-Size child restra int sy stem on there ar seat Overview of suitability of
the seats for attaching ISOFIX child restra int sy stems ISOFIX identification
ISOFIX is a
standardised securing sy stem for specially designed restra int sy stems.
R The symbol indicates seats suitable for attaching an ISOFIX child restra int sy stem in accordance with UN R44 (/ page 52).
R Attach only child restra int sy stems that are appr oved in accordance with UN R44 as per thefo llowing ISOFIX tables. Car
rycot Size class:
Equipment: Left/right rear seat
FI SO/L1X
GI SO/L2X
X Not sui table for an ISOFIX child restrai nt sy stem in this we ight group and/or size class. 54
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We
ight group 0 (up to10 kgand up toappr ox. 6 months) Size class:
Equipment: Left/right rear seat
EI SO/R1I L
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restra int sy stems according totheta ble in "Overview of there commended child restrai nt sy stems", or if the
ve hicle and the seat are lis ted on thech ild restrai nt sy stem manufacturer's vehicle model list. We
ight group 0+ (up to13 kgand up toappr ox.15 months) Size class:
Equipment: Left/rightrear seat
EI SO/R1I L
DI SO/R2I L
CI SO/R3I L (1)
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restrai nt sy stems according totheta ble in "Overview of there commended child restra int sy stems", or if the
ve hicle and the seat are lis ted on thech ild restra int sy stem manufacturer's vehicle model list.
(1) When using a child restra int sy stem of size category (ISO/R3), mo vethe front seat tothe highest position. Make sure that the seat
backrest of the front seat does not rest against thech ild restrai nt sy stem. Occupant saf
ety55

We
ight group 1 (9–18 kgand appr ox. 9 months to4ye ars) Size class:
Equipment:L eft/rightrear seat
DI SO/R2I L
CI SO/R3I L (1)
BI SO/F2IUF
B1 ISO/F2XIUF
AI SO/F3IUF
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restra int sy stems according totheta ble in "Overview of there commended child restrai nt sy stems", or if the
ve hicle and the seat are lis ted on thech ild restrai nt sy stem manufacturer's vehicle model list.
IUF Suitable forfo rw ard-facing ISOFIX child restra int sy stems of the "Universal" category in this we ight group.
(1) When using a child restrai nt sy stem of size category (ISO/R3), mo vethe front seat tothe highest position. Make sure that the seat
backrest of the front seat does not rest against thech ild restrai nt sy stem. 56
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Overview of suitability of
the seats for attaching i‑Size child restra int sy stems i-Size identification
i‑Size is a
standardised securing sy stem for specially designed restra int sy stems.
R The symbol indicates seats suitable for attaching an i‑Size child restra int sy stem in accordance with UN R129 (/ page 52).
R It is possible toattach child restra int sy stems that are permit ted in accordance with
- UN R44 as per the ISOFIX tables (/ page54), or
- UN R129 as per thefo llowing i‑Size tables Fr
ont passenger seat Left/rightrear seat
i-Size child restra int sy stem
(ISO/R2, ISO/F2X, ISO/B2,
ISO/B3) Xi
‑U
X Not suitable for an i-Size child restra int sy stem in the "Universal" categor y.i-U Suitable forfo rw ard-facing and rear wa rd-facing i-Size child restrai nt sy stems
in the "Universal" categor y. Occupant saf
ety57

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tting the ISOFIX or i‑Size child restra int
sy stem on there ar seat &
WARNING Risk of inju ryifth ere ar
ben chseat/rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
If th ere ar ben chseat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for‐
wa rds, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
ev ent of an accident.
R Ifth is is the case, theve hicle occupant
wo uld be forc ed into the seat belt bythe
re ar ben chseat/rear seat or bythe seat
backrest. The seat belt cann otprotect as
intended and could result in additional
injur y.
R Objects or loads in the boot/load com‐
partment cann otbe restra ined bythe
seat backrest. #
Make sure that the seat backrest and
th ere ar ben chseat/rear seat are
engaged before everytrip. Ensu
rethat there ar seat backrest is engaged. To
do so, pull forc efully on the seat backrest. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death if the
permissible gross mass of thech ild and
ch ild restra int sy stem toget her is excee‐
ded
Fo r ISOFIX or i‑Size child restra int sy stems in
which thech ild is secured using the seat belt
integrated in thech ild restra int sy stem, the
permissible gross mass of thech ild and child
re stra int sy stem is 33 kg.
If th ech ild and thech ild restra int sy stem
to ge ther we igh more than 33 kg,th e ISOFIX
or i‑Size child restra int sy stem with integra‐
te d seat belt does not of fer suf ficient pr otec‐
tion. Too much load may be placed on the
ISOFIX or i‑Size child restra int sy stems and
th ech ild may not be restra ined cor rectly in
th eev ent of an accident, forex ample. #
Ifth ech ild and thech ild restra int sys‐
te m toget her weigh more than 33 kg,
only use an ISOFIX or i‑Size child re
stra int sy stem with which thech ild is
secured with theve hicle seat belt. #
Also secure thech ild restra int sy stem
with theTo pTe ther belt, if available. Alw
ays comply with the information about the
mass of thech ild restra int sy stem:
R inthe manufacturer's ins tallation and operat‐
ing instructions forth ech ild restra int sy stem
used
R on a label on thech ild restra int sy stem, if
present
Re gular lych eck that the permissible gross mass
of thech ild and child restra int sy stem is still
complied with.
When fitting a child restra int sy stem, obser ve
th efo llowing:
O Alw
ays obser vethe cor rect use and the suit‐
ability of the seats for attaching a child
re stra int sy stem.
ISOFIX child seat securing sy stem
(/ page 54) 58
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i‑Size
child seat securing sy stem
(/ page 57)
O Alw
ays comply with the manufacturer's
ins tallation and operating instructions for
th ech ild restra int sy stem used.
O Make sure
that thech ild's feet do not touch
th e front seat. If necessar y,mo vethe front
seat forw ard slightl y. When
fitting an ISOFIX child restra int sys‐
te m, obser vethefo llowing:
O When using a Group 0/0+ baby car seat
or a Group I rear wa rd-facing child
re stra int sy stem on a rear seat: adjust
th e front seat so that the seat does not
to uch thech ild restra int sy stem.
O When using a Group I
forw ard-facing
ch ild restra int sy stem: remo vethe head
re stra int from there spective seat, if possi‐
ble. In addition, the seat backrest of the
ch ild restra int sy stem must, as far as possi‐
ble, lie flat against the backrest of theve hi‐
cle seat. When
youre mo vethech ild restra int sys‐
te m, ins tallth e head restra int again immedi‐
ately and adjust all the head restra ints cor‐
re ctly.
O Fo
r cer tain child restra int sy stems in weight
group 2 or 3, there may be restrictions in
th e maximum size setting, e.g. due topossi‐
ble con tact wi th thero of.
O The
child restra int sy stem must not be put
under stra in between thero of and the seat
cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat
cushion inclination accordingly.
O The
child restra int sy stem must not be put
under stra in by the head restra ints. Adjust
th e head restra ints according ly. When
fitting an i‑Size child restra int sys‐
te m, obser vethefo llowing:
O When using a
rear wa rd-facing child
re stra int sy stem: adjust the front seat so
th at it does not touch thech ild restra int sys‐
te m. O
When using a
forw ard-facing child
re stra int sy stem: remo vethe head
re stra int from there spective seat, if possi‐
ble. In addition, the seat backrest of the
ch ild restra int sy stem must, as far as possi‐
ble, lie flat against the backrest of theve hi‐
cle seat.
When youre mo vethech ild restra int sys‐
te m, ins tallth e head restra int again immedi‐
ately and adjust all the head restra ints cor‐
re ctly. Occupant saf
ety59

1
ISOFIX mounting brac ket
2 i‑Size mounting brac ket
Before every trip, make sure that the ISOFIX
ch ild restra int sy stem or the i‑Size child restra int
sy stem is engaged cor rectly in bo thmounting
brac kets in theve hicle. *
NO
TEBe careful not todamage the seat
belt forth e cent reseat when fitting the
ch ild restra int sy stem #
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐
ped. #
Attach the ISOFIX or i‑Size child restra int sys‐
te m to both mounting brac kets in theve hicle. Securing
TopTe ther &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death if the
re ar seat backrests are not loc ked af ter
fi tting TopTe ther belts
If th ere ar seat backrests are not loc ked, they
could fold forw ards in theeve nt of an acci‐
dent, braking or sudden changes of direction.
As a result, child restra int sy stems can no
longer per form their intended pr otective
function. Rear seat backrests that are not
loc ked can also cause additional injuries, e.g.
in theev ent of an accident. #
Alw ays lock rear seat backrests af ter
fi tting TopTe ther belts. #
Set there ar seat backrests tothe
upright position. Ensure
that there ar seat backrest is engaged. To
do so, pull forc efully on the seat backrest. If
th ech ild restra int sy stem is equipped
with a TopTe ther belt:
The risk of injury can be reduced byTo p
Te ther. The TopTe ther belt facilitates an
additional connection between thech ild
re stra int sy stem attached with ISOFIX or
i‑Size and theve hicle. 60
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#
Remo vethe load compartment co ver and the
load pr otection net (/ page105). #
Ifnecessa ry, mo vehead restra int 1
upwards (/ page 90). #
Fitthe ISOFIX or i‑Size child restra int sy stem
with TopTe ther. Alw ays comply with thech ild
re stra int sy stem manufacturer's ins tallation
instructions when doing so. #
Guide TopTe ther belt 4under head
re stra int 1 between the two head restra int
bars. #
Hook TopTe ther hook 3without twisting
into TopTe ther anchorage 2. #
Tension TopTe ther belt 4. Alw ays comply
with thech ild restra int sy stem manufactur‐
er's ins tallation instructions when doing so. #
If necessar y,slide head restra int 1 down‐
wa rds (/ page 90). Make sure that you do
not inter fere with the cor rect routing of To p
Te ther belt 4. Occupant saf
ety61