2019 MERCEDES-BENZ EQC SUV Owners Manual

in
thech ild restra int sy stem manufacturer's
ve hicle model list.
Appr oval catego ries in accordance with UN-
R129 Example of an appr
oval label
R i‑Size: child restra int sy stems in the "i‑Size"
category are appr ovedfo r ins tallation in vehi‐
cles with i‑Size mounting brac kets. They can be used, in accordance wi
thove rviews ofthe
suitability of seats for securing child restra int
sy stems, on seats labelled i‑U.
The identification i‑U refers to i‑Size child
re stra int sy stems in the "Universal" categor y.
Obser vethe suitability of vehicle seats
Depending on the appr oval categor y,there are
fo rw ard-facing and rear wa rd-facing child
re stra int sy stems. Their use can be restricted for
cer tain vehicle seats:
R Suitability of seats for securing ISOFIX child
re stra int sy stems (/ page 55).
R Suitability of seats for securing i‑Size child
re stra int sy stems (/ page 58).
R Suitability of seats for attaching belt-secu red
ch ild restra int sy stems (/ page 63) 54
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Fi
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 53).
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
:E quipment :L eft/rightrear 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. Occupant saf
ety55

We
ight group 0 (up to10 kgand up toappr ox. 6 months) Size class
:E quipment :L eft/rightrear 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
:E quipment :L eft/rightrear seat
EI SO/R1I L
DI SO/R2, ISO/R2X IL
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 class (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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We
ight group 1 (9–18 kgand appr ox. 9 months to4ye ars) Size class:
Equipment:L eft/rightrear seat
DI SO/R2, ISO/R2X IL
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 class (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
ety57

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 53).
R It is possible toattach child restra int sy stems that are permit ted in accordance with
- UN R44 as per the ISOFIX tables (/ page 55), 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.58
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Fi
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. If
th e left and right seat backrests are not
engaged and loc ked in place, this will be shown
on the multifunction display of the instrument
clus ter.
If th e cent reseat backrest is not engaged and
loc ked in place, there d lock verification indica‐
to r will be visible. &
WARNING ‑Risk of inju ryor death if the
permissible gross mass of thech ild and
ch ild restra int sy stem is exceeded
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,
use on lyan 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 of the seats
and consider their suitability for attaching a
ch ild restra int sy stem. Occupant saf
ety59

ISOFIX
child seat securing sy stem
(/ page 55)
or
i‑Size child seat securing sy stem
(/ page 58)
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 come
into con tact wi th th e front seat. If neces‐
sar y,mo vethe front seat forw ard slightl y.
® When fitting an ISOFIX child restra int sys‐
te m, also obser vethefo llowing:
O When using a Group 0/0+ baby car seat
and 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 backrest of thech ild re
stra int sy stem must, as far as possible, lie
fl at against the backrest of theve hicle seat.
Af terth ech ild restra int sy stem has been
re mo ved, replace the head restra ints imme‐
diately and adjust them cor rectly.
O Fo
r cer tain child restra int sy stems in weight
category II or III, there may be restrictions
on the maximum size setting, e.g. due to
possible con tact wi th thero of.
O The
child restra int sy stem must not be ten‐
sioned between thero of and the seat cush‐
ion and/or be fitted facing the wrong direc‐
tion. Where possible, adjust the seat cush‐
ion inclination according ly.
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, also 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 backrest of thech ild
re stra int sy stem must, as far as possible, lie
fl at against the backrest of theve hicle seat.
Af terth ech ild restra int sy stem has been
re mo ved, replace the head restra ints imme‐
diately and adjust them cor rectly. 60
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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 a
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, heavy braking or sudden changes of
direction.
As a result, child restra int sy stems cann ot
per form their intended pr otective function.
Re ar seat backrests that are not loc ked can
also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the
ev ent of an accident. #
Alw ays lock rear seat backrests af ter
fi tting TopTe ther belts. #
Obser vethe lock verification indicator. If
th e left and right seat backrests are not
engaged and loc ked in place, this will be shown
on the multifunction display of the instrument
clus ter.
If th e cent reseat backrest is not engaged and
loc ked in place, there d lock verification indica‐
to r will be visible.
¯ Ifth ech ild restra int sy stem is equipped
with a TopTe ther belt:
The risk of injury can be reduced byaTo 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. Occupant saf
ety61