2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE Owners Manual

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. 62
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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
ety63

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 59).
R It is possible toattach child restra int sy stems that are permit ted in accordance with
- UN R44 as per the ISOFIX tables (/ page61), 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.64
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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 ere ar seat 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.
ISOFIX child seat securing sy stem
(/ page 61 )
or Occupant saf
ety65

i‑Size
child seat securing sy stem
(/ page 64)
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 the 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 1 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 1
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
group 2 or 3, there may be restrictions on
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 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 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, 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. 66
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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. #
Remo veand stow aw aythere leva nt co vers
1 or2. #
Attach the ISOFIX or i‑Size child restra int sys‐
te m to both mounting brac kets in theve hicle. #
Afterre moving thech ild seat, reattach the
re leva nt co vers 1 or2. 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 ere ar seat backrest is not engaged and
loc ked in place, there d lock verification indica‐
to r will be visible. If
th ech ild restra int sy stem is equipped
with a TopTe ther belt:
The risk of injury can be reduced by a
To pTe ther. The TopTe ther belt facilitates
an additional connection between the
ch ild restra int sy stem attached with ISO‐
FIX or i‑Size and theve hicle. Occupant saf
ety67

#
If necessar y,slide the head restra int 1
upwards (/ page113). #
Fitthe ISOFIX or i‑Size child restra int sy stem
with TopTe ther. Comply with thech ild
re stra int sy stem manufacturer's ins tallation
instructions when doing so. #
Guide theTo pTe ther belt 5under the head
re stra int 1 between the two head restra int
bars. #
Ifth e load compartment co ver3 is ins tal‐
led, guide theTo pTe ther belt 5down wards
between the load compartment co ver3 and
th e seat backrest 2. #
Hook TopTe ther hook 6ofTopTe ther belt
5 into TopTe ther anchorage 4without
twisting. #
Tension theTo pTe ther belt 5. Comply with
th ech ild restra int sy stem manufacturer's
ins tallation instructions when doing so. #
If necessar y,slide the head restra int 1
down wards (/ page113). Make sure that
yo u do not inter fere with the cor rect routing
of theTo pTe ther belt 5. 68
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Securing
thech ild restra int sy stem with the seat belt Note
s onthe suitability of seats for attaching belt-secured child restra int sy stems
Re ar seats We
ight categor yL eft/rightrear seat
Centrerear seat 1
1 Child restrai nt sy stems with a supporting brac ket are not sui table forth is seat.
Category 0: upto10 kg U, LU , L
Category 0+: upto13 kg U, LU , L
Category I: 9to 18 kg U, LU , L
Category II: 15to25 kg U, LU , L
Category III: 22to36 kg U, LU , L
U Suitable forch ild restrai nt sy stems of the "Universal" category in this we ight categor y.
L Suitable for semi-universal child restrai nt sy stems according totheta ble in "Recommended child restrai nt sy stems", or if theve hicle and the seat are lis ted in the
ch ild restrai nt sy stem manufacturer's vehicle model list. Occupant saf
ety69