2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE Owners Manual

FunctionofthePASSENGERAIRBAGindica

NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a seat protected by an ENABLED
FRONT AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERI

with a build corresponding to that of an adult
should not use the front passenger seat.
Instead, they should use a rear seat.
= If the front passenger seat is occupied by a
person of smaller stature (e.g. a teenager or small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFindicator lamp either lights up continuously
or remains off, depending on the result of the classification.
- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off: move the front passenger
seat as far back as possible, or the per

=Vehicleswithslidingsunroof: Close the
sliding sunroof.
= Vehicleswithmemoryfunction: Move the
front passenger seat to a more favorable
seat position.
= Vehicleswithmulticontourseat: Increase
the air pressure in the seat side bolsters of the seat backrest.
= PRE-SAFE

front seat vehicle occupant's upper bodytowards the center of the vehicle. It does this by
rapidly inflating an air cushion in the outer seat
side bolster of the seat backrest on the side on which the impact is anticipated. This increasesthe distance between the door and the vehicle
occupant.
If PRE-SAFE

instruction label on the child restraint system.This confirmation can also be found in the instal

Always use child restraint systems with
the original cover designed for them.Always replace damaged covers with
genuine covers.&WARNING Risk of injury or death from
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is not correctly
installed or secured, it could release in the
event of an accident, sudden braking or a
sudden change in direction.
The child restraint system could be flung around and hit vehicle occupants.
Always install child restraint systems
correctly, even when not in use.Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
= Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions as well as the vehicle-specific
information:
- Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system on the rear seat (  page 57).
- Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the rear seat (  page 61).
- Secure the child restraint system with the
seat belt on the front passenger seat
(  page 63). Observe the specific
instructions for the rearward-facing and
forward-facing child restraint systems
(  page 63).
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both before and during the jour

The child cannot be restrained in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or a sudden
change of direction.Always replace child restraint systems immediately that have been damaged or
involved in an accident.Have the securing systems for the child restraint systems checked at a qualified
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.
Avoiddirectsunlight
&WARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If the child restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns from these parts, particularly on metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
Always make sure that the child
restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight.Protect it with a blanket, for example.If the child restraint system has been
exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to
cool before securing a child into it.Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Observewhenstoppingorparking
&WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
= Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
= Get out and be struck by oncoming traf