2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE airbag

#
Alw ays use child restra int sy stems with
th e original co ver designed forth em. #
Alw aysre place damaged co vers with
ge nuine co vers. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death due to
unsecured child restra int sy stems in the
ve hicle
If th ech ild restra int sy stem is not cor rectly
ins talled or secured, it could release, in par‐
ticular, in theeve nt of an accident, sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
The child restra int sy stem could be flung
around and hit vehicle occupants. #
Alw ays ins tallch ild restra int sy stems
cor rectl y,eve n when not in use. #
Alw ays comply with thech ild restra int
sy stem manufacturer's ins tallation
instructions. R
Alw ays obser vethech ild restra int sy stem
manufacturer's ins tallation and operating instructions as
well as theve hicle-specific
information:
- Fitthe ISOFIX or i-Size child restra int sys‐
te m to there ar seat (/ page 66).
- Secure thech ild restra int sy stem with the
seat belt on there ar seat (/ page72).
- Secure thech ild restra int sy stem with the
seat belt on the front passenger seat
(/ page 75). Obser vethe specific
instructions forth ere ar wa rd-facing and
fo rw ard-facing child restra int sy stems
(/ page 74).
If th e front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, bo thbefore and during the jour‐
ne y,that thest atus of the front
passenger airbag is cor rect forth e cur‐
re nt situation (/ page 47).
R Obse rveth ewa rning labels in theve hicle
interior and on thech ild restra int sy stem.
R Also secure TopTe ther if present. Do not alter
thech ild restra int sy stem &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toaltera‐
tions tothech ild restra int sy stem
The child restra int sy stem may no longer
function as it is supposed toifyo u make
alterations or attach objects toit, e.g. toys or
unsuitable accessories. This poses an
increased risk of injury!
Ne ver alter thech ild restra int sy stem. Only
attach accessories which the manufacturer
of thech ild restra int sy stem has authorised
especially forth is ch ild restra int sy stem. Mercedes‑Benz
recommends Mercedes-Benz
care products for cleaning child restra int sys‐
te ms recommended byMercedes-Benz. 54
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Overview of suitable seats in
theve hicle forfitting a child restra int sy stem Securing sy
stems forch ild restra int sy stems Ve
hicle seat
Left/right rear seat
Preferred securing sy stem:
® ISOFIX child seat securing sy stem
(/ page 62)
or
° i-Sizechild seat securing sy stem
(/ page 65)
¯ Also secure TopTe ther if present
(/ page 68) Alternative securing sy
stem:
R Vehicle seat belt (/ page 70)
Fr ont passenger seat
Securing system:
R Vehicle seat belt (/ page 70) Be sure
toobser ve:
R Ifth e front passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
bo th before and during the journe y,that thest a‐
tus of the front passenger airbag is cor rect forthe
cur rent situation (/ page 47).
R Notes on automatic front passenger airbag shut‐
off (/ page 45). Occupant saf
ety59

Fr
ont passenger seat – NotesNote
s onchild restra int sy stems on the front passenger seat
R If it is absolutely necessary foryo uto fit a child restra int sy stem tothe front passenger seat, be sure toobser vethe information on child restra int
sy stems on the front passenger seat (/ page75).
Obser vethe specific instructions forth ere ar wa rd-facing and forw ard-facing child restra int sy stems. If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
bo th before and during the journe y,that thest atus of the front passenger airbag is cor rect forth e cur rent situation (/ page 47). Fr
ont passenger seat We
ight category
Front passenger airbag enabled 1
Front passenger airbag disabled 1, 2
1 Ad just the seat cushion inclination so that the front edge of the seat cushion is
in the highest position and there ar edge of the seat cushion is in the lo west posi‐
tion. 2 The
vehicle is equipped with automatic front passenger airbag shutoff. The
PA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
Category 0: upto10 kg XU , L
Category 0+: upto13 kg XU , L
Category I: 9to 18 kg UF U, L
Category II: 15to25 kg UF U, L Occupant saf
ety71

We
ight category
Front passenger airbag enabled 1
Front passenger airbag disabled 1, 2
Category III: 22to36 kg UF U, L
X Not suitable forch ildren in this we ight categor y.
UF Suitable forfo rw ard-facing child restrai nt sy stems of the "Universal" category
in this we ight categor y. U Suitable
forch ild restrai nt sy stems of the "Universal" category in this we ight cat‐
egor y.
L Suitable for semi-universal child restrai nt sy stems according totheta ble in "Rec‐
ommended child restra int sy stems", or if theve hicle and the seat are lis ted in the
ch ild restra int sy stem manufacturer's vehicle model list. Securing
thech ild restra int sy stem with the
seat belt 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.
When fitting a belt-secu redch ild restra int sys‐
te m, obser vethefo llowing:
0073 Alw
ays comply with the manufacturer's
ins tallation and operating instructions for
th ech ild restra int sy stem used.
0073 Fo
r a child restra int sy stem in the "Univer‐
sal" or "Semi-Universal" categor y,make
sure that the sy stem has been appr oved for
th eve hicle seat. 72
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Obser
vethe no tes under "Suitability of
seats for attaching belt-secu redch ild
re stra int sy stems" (/ page 70).
0073 When using a category 0/0+ baby car
seat and a category I rear wa rd-facing
ch ild restra int sy stem on a rear seat:
adju stthe front seat so that the seat does
not touch thech ild restra int sy stem.
0073 When using a category I
forw ard-facing
ch ild restra int sy stem: remo vethe head
re stra int from there spective seat, if possi‐
ble.
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.
0073 The ba
ckrest of thefo rw ard-facing child
re stra int sy stem must, as far as possible, be
re sting on the seat backrest of there ar
seat.
0073 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. 0073
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.
0073 The
child restra int sy stem must not be put
under stra in by the head restra int. Adjust
th e head restra ints according ly.
0073 Make sure
that thech ild's feet do not touch
th e front seat. If necessar y,mo vethe front
seat slightly forw ards. #
Fitthech ild restra int sy stem.
The entire base of thech ild restra int sy stem
must alw aysre st on the sitting sur face of the
re ar seat. #
Alw ays make sure that the shoulder belt
st ra p is cor rectly routed from the seat belt
outlet of theve hicle tothe shoulder belt
guide on thech ild restra int sy stem.
The shoulder belt stra p must be routed for‐
wa rds and down wards from the seat belt out‐
let. Note
s onvehicles without automatic front
passen ger airbag shu toff St
icke r visible when the front passenger door
is open
Ve hicles without automatic front passenger air‐
bag shutoff ha vea special sticke r af fixe dto the
side of the cockpit on the front passenger side. Occupant saf
ety73

Make sure
you obse rveth efo llowing informa‐
tion:
R Neverfit a rear wa rd-facing child restra int
sy stem tothe front passenger seat
R Alw aysfit a rear wa rd-facing child restra int
sy stem toa suitable rear seat
- Suitability of seats for attaching belt-
secured child restra int sy stems
(/ page 70)
- Secure thech ild restra int sy stem with the
seat belt on there ar seat (/ page72).
R Notes on rear wa rd-facing and forw ard-facing
ch ild restra int sy stems on the front
passenger seat (/ page74 ) Note
s onrear wa rd-facing and forw ard-facing
ch ild restra int sy stems on the front
passenger seat &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death from
using a rear wa rd-facing child restra int
sy stem when the front passenger front
airbag is enabled
If yo u secure a child in a rear wa rd-facing
ch ild restra int sy stem on the front passenger
seat and thePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi‐
cator lamp is off, the front passenger airbag
can deploy in theeve nt of an accident.
The child could be stru ck bythe airbag.
Alw ays ensure that the front passenger air‐
bag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
NEVER use a rear wa rd-facing child restra int
sy stem on a seat pr otected byan ENABLED
FRONT AIRB AGin front of it, DE ATH or SERI‐
OUS INJU RYtotheCH ILD can occur. Obser
vethe specific instructions forth ere ar‐
wa rd-facing and forw ard-facing child restra int
sy stems (/ page75). Wa
rning notice on the front passenger sun visor
Alw ays obser vethest atus of the front passenger
airbag on thePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica‐
to r lamp:
R If it is absolutely necessary tofit a child
re stra int sy stem tothe front passenger seat,
alw ays obser vethe information on automatic
front passenger airbag shutoff (/ page 45).
R When using a rear wa rd-facing child restra int
sy stem on the front passenger seat, the front 74
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passenger airbag must alw
ays be disabled.
This is only the case if thePA SSENGER AIR
BA G OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously
(/ page 47).
R Ifth ePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, the front passenger airbag is ena‐
bled. The front passenger airbag may deploy
during an accident.
Securing thech ild restra int sy stem with the
seat belt on the front passenger seat
When fitting a belt-secu redch ild restra int sys‐
te m on the front passenger seat, alw ays obser ve
th efo llowing:
0073 Obser
vethech ild restra int sy stem manufac‐
turer's ins tallation and operating instruc‐
tions.
0073 Fo
r a child restra int sy stem in the "Univer‐
sal" or "Semi-Universal" categor y,make
sure that the sy stem has been appr oved for
th eve hicle seat.
Obser vethe no tes under "Suitability of
seats for attaching belt-secu redch ild
re stra int sy stems" (/ page 70). 0073
When using a
forw ard-facing child restra int
sy stem in category I: remo vethe head
re stra int from there spective seat, if possi‐
ble.
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.
0073 The ba
ckrest of thefo rw ard-facing child
re stra int sy stem must, as far as possible, be
re sting on the seat backrest of the front
passenger seat.
0073 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.
0073 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.
0073 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.
0073 Ne
ver place objects under or behind the
ch ild restra int sy stem, e.g. cushions. #
Set the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and mo vethe seat into the highest
position if possible. #
Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust‐
ment. #
Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that
th e front edge of the seat cushion is in the
highest position and there ar edge of the
seat cushion is in the lo west position. #
Set the seat backrest tothe most vertical
position possible. #
Fitthech ild restra int sy stem.
The entire base of thech ild restra int sy stem
must alw aysre st on the sitting sur face of the
front passenger seat. #
Alw ays make sure that the shoulder belt
st ra p is cor rectly routed from the seat belt
outlet of theve hicle tothe shoulder belt
guide on thech ild restra int sy stem.
The shoulder belt stra p must be routed for‐
wa rds and down wards from the seat belt out‐
let. #
If necessar y,adjust the seat belt outlet and
th e front passenger seat according ly. Occupant saf
ety75

Note
s onthe cor rect driver's seat position &
WARNING Risk of inju rythro ugh adjust‐
ing vehicle settings while theve hicle is in
motion
Yo u could lose cont rol of theve hicle in the
fo llowing situations in particular:
R ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re stra ints, thesteering wheel or the mir‐
ro r while theve hicle is in motion.
R ifyo ufast enyour seat belt while theve hi‐
cle is in motion. #
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restra ints, the
st eering wheel or the mir ror and fasten
yo ur seat belt. Ensure
thefo llowing when you are adjusting the
st eering wheel 1, seat belt 2and driver's seat
3:
R you are sitting as faraw ay from the driver's
airbag as possible, taking thefo llowing
points into consideration.
R you are sitting in an upright position
R your thighs are slight lysuppor tedby the seat
cushion R
your legs are not fully extended and you can
depress the pedals properly
R the back of your head is suppo rted at eye
le ve lby the cent reofthe head restra int
R you can hold thesteering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
R you can mo veyour legs freely
R you can see all the displa yson the instru‐
ment clus ter clea rly
R you ha vea good overview of the traf fic con‐
ditions
R your seat belt sits snug lyagainst your body
and passes across the cent reofyour shoul‐
der and across your hips in the pelvic area Seats
Ad
justing the front seat &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
th e seats are adjus tedby children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
th e seats, particularly when unattended. 102
Seats and stowing