2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE Owners Manual

for the child and child restraint system
(  page 70).
A child booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a
height at which they can wear a three-point seat belt properly without a child booster seat.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable childbooster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
Observe standards for child restraint systems All child restraint systems must meet the followingstandards:
= U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213
= Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
Con"Nrmation that the child restraint system com-
plies with the standards can be found on an instruction label on the child restraint system.This con"Nrmation can also be found in the instal-
lation instructions that are included with the child
restraint system.Important warning notices
Always secure a child restraint system correctly
&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect installation of the child restraint
system
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
Be sure to comply with the manufactur-
er\bs installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.Never place objects (e.g. cushions)
under or behind the child restraint sys- tem.Use child restraint systems only with the
original cover designed for them.Always replace damaged covers with
genuine covers.= Always observe the vehicle-speci"Nc informa-
tion.
- Installing an ISOFIX/LATCH child restraint
system on the right and le"s rear seats
(  page 70).
- Securing the child restraint system with
the seat belt (  page 73).
= Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsecured child restraint systems in the
vehicle
If the child restraint system is incorrectly
mounted or unsecured, it may come loose.
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
Unused child restraint systems could be "Oung
around and hit vehicle occupants.
Always comply with the manufacturer\bs
installation instructions for the child
restraint system and its correct use.Safely transporting children in the vehicle63

Always "Nt child restraint systems cor-
rectly, even if they are transported in the vehicle unused.
Do not modify the child restraint system
&WARNING Risk of injury due to modi"Nca-
tions to the child restraint system
The child restraint system can no longer func-
tion properly. This poses an increased risk of
injury.
Never modify a child restraint system.Only a"Px accessories which have been
specially approved for this child restraint
system by the child restraint system\bs manufacturer.Only use child restraint systems which are in
proper working condition&WARNING Risk of injury or death caused
by the use of damaged child restraint sys- tems
Child restraint systems or their retaining sys-
tems that have been subjected to stress in an
accident may not be able to perform their
intended protective function.
It may be the case that the child cannot be
properly restrained.
Always immediately replace child restraint systems that have been dam-
aged or involved in an accident.Have the securing systems for the child restraint systems checked at a quali"Ned
specialist workshop before installing a
child restraint system again.Avoid direct sunlight&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
excessively.
Children could su"Mer burns from these parts,
particularly the metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
Always make sure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight.Cover the child restraint system 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.64Safely transporting children in the vehicle

Observe when stopping or parking&WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to expo-
sure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected
to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold,
there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
Never leave persons, particularly chil-
dren, unattended in the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children le"s unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
= open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
= get out and be struck by oncoming tra"Pc.
= operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
= releasing the parking brake.
= changing the gearbox position.
= starting the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.Keep the key out of reach of children.
Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child
restraint systems on the front passenger seat
&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury
when using a rearward-facing child restraint system while the co-driver airbag
is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver seat and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
o"M, the co-driver airbag can deploy in the
event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.Always ensure that the co-driver airbag is
disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp must be lit.NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
BLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERI-
OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Observe the speci"Nc instructions for the rear-
ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint sys-
tems (  page 68).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat,
always observe the following notes:
= When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat, the front passenger air bag must always be disabled.This is only the case if the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously
(  page 49).
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=The front passenger air bag is enabled when
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is not lit. The front passenger air bag may be deployed during an accident. In that case, do
not use rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tems.
Information on automatic front passenger air bag
shuto"M
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure,
both before and during the journey, that the sta-
tus of the front passenger air bag is correct for
the current situation.
&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system
Objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system can interfere with the
function of the automatic front passenger air
bag shuto"M.
Do not place any objects between the
seat surface and the child restraint sys- tem.Make sure that the entire base of thechild restraint system rests on the seat
cushion of the front passenger seat.The backrest of a forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible,
be resting against the seat backrest of
the front passenger seat.Always comply with the installation instructions from the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer.
When installing a child restraint system on thefront passenger seat, observe the vehicle-speci"Nc
information (  page 65).
Rearward-facing child restraint system on the
front passenger seat
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat, the frontpassenger air bag must be disabled. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be
continuously lit (  page 49).
&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury
when using a rearward-facing child restraint system while the co-driver airbag
is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver seat and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
o"M, the co-driver airbag can deploy in the
event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
Always ensure that the co-driver airbag is
disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp must be lit.NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
BLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERI-
OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.\bDepending on the child restraint system and
the stature of the child, the front passenger air bag will be enabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp will not light up.66Safely transporting children in the vehicle

The front passenger air bag may be deployed
during an accident. If the front passenger air
bag has this status, no rearward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the frontpassenger seat.
Instead, install the rearward-facing child restraint system on a suitable rear seat.
Forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat
If a forward-facing child restraint system is instal-
led on the front passenger seat, the front passenger air bag may be automatically enabled
or disabled. The status of the front passenger air
bag depends on the child restraint system and the
stature of the child.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp will
either light up continuously or not light up
(  page 49). Always observe the following infor-
mation.
&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect positioning of the child restraint
system
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver seat and you
position the co-driver seat too close to the
dashboard, in the event of an accident, the
child could:
= come into contact with the vehicle\bs inte-
rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp is lit, for example
= be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is o"M
Always move the co-driver seat as far
back as possible. In doing so, always
make sure that the shoulder belt strap is
correctly routed from the seat belt outlet
of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide
on the child restraint system. The shoul-
der belt strap must be routed forwards
and downwards from the seat belt outlet.
If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet
and the co-driver seat accordingly.Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer\bs installation
instructions.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
= Function of the automatic front passenger air
bag shuto"M ( page 49)
Suitable child restraint systems for the transport
of children
Information on the bene"Nt of a rearward-facing
child restraint system
Transport a baby in a suitable rearward-facing
child restraint system only. It is also preferable to
transport a small child in a suitable rearward-
facing child restraint system. In this case, the child sits in the opposite direction to the direction
of travel and faces backwards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer-
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vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
Securing the child restraint system
Adjusting the seat correctly
When installing a child restraint system on the le"s
or right rear seat, always observe the following:
Make sure that the child\bs feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.
If the head restraint of the child restraint system
cannot be fully extended when it is installed in the
vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the maxi- mum size setting for certain child restraint sys-tems. Observe the child restraint system manu-facturer\bs installation instructions.
\bContact with the roof when the head restraintis fully extended and locked in place will not
result in any restrictions on use.® When installing an ISOFIX/LATCH child
restraint system, also observe the following:When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so
that it does not touch the child restraint sys-
tem.When using a forward-facing child restraint system with integrated child seat belt: adjust
the head restraint of the respective seat so
that it does not push the child restraint system
forwards. If necessary, the respective head
restraint can be removed. In addition, the
backrest of the child restraint system must lie as "Oat as possible against the backrest of the
vehicle seat. A"ser the child restraint system
has been removed, replace the vehicle head
restraint immediately and adjust it correctly.The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that thechild restraint system is not put under strain by the head restraint.
v When installing a belt-secured child
restraint system, also observe the following:
When using a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so
that it does not touch the child restraint sys-
tem.Also secure Top Tether if available
(  page 72)When using a forward-facing child restraint
system with integrated child seat belt: adjust
the head restraint of the respective seat so
that it does not push the child restraint system
forwards. If necessary, the respective head
restraint can be removed. In addition, the
backrest of the child restraint system must lie as "Oat as possible against the backrest of the
vehicle seat. A"ser the child restraint system
has been removed, replace the vehicle head
restraint immediately and adjust it correctly.68Safely transporting children in the vehicle

The backrest of a forward-facing childrestraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the seat backrest of the rear seat.The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that thechild restraint system is not put under strain by the head restraint.Make sure that the child\bs feet do not touchthe front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.
v Depending on the vehicle equipment,
always observe the following when installing a
belt-secured child restraint system on the front passenger seat:
Observe the notes on rearward-facing andforward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat (  page 65).When using a forward-facing child restraint
system with integrated child seat belt: removethe head restraint from the respective seat, if
possible. A"ser the child restraint system has
been removed, immediately replace the head restraint and adjust it correctly.The backrest of the forward-facing childrestraint system must, as far as possible, be
resting on the seat backrest of the front passenger seat.The child restraint system must not be put
under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong
direction.Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the child restraint system is not put under strain by the head restraint.Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or
behind the child restraint system.Set the front passenger seat as far back as possible and move the seat into the highest
position if possible. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from
the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoul- der belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed for-wards from the seat belt outlet and, where
possible, downwards to the child restraint sys-
tem.Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust- ment.Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that thefront edge of the seat cushion is in the highest
position and the rear edge of the seat cushion is in the lowest position.Set the seat backrest to the most verticalposition possible.
Activating or deactivating the special seat belt retractor of the seat belt
&WARNING Risk of injury or death if a seat
belt is unfastened while the vehicle is in
motion
If the seat belt is released while the vehicle is
in motion, the special seat belt retractor is
deactivated and the child restraint system is no longer correctly secured. The seat belt is
drawn in slightly by the inertia reel and cannot
be immediately closed again.
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Stop the vehicle immediately in accord-
ance with the tra"Pc conditions.Activate the special seat belt retractor
again and correctly secure the child
restraint system.
When enabled, the child seat safety feature
ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken once the childrestraint system is secured.
The seat belts on the following seats are equipped
with a child seat safety feature:
= Front passenger seat
= Rear seats
Installing a child restraint system
When installing a child restraint system, always observe the manufacturer\bs installation
and operating instructions as well as the infor-
mation in this Operator\bs Manual.Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt outlet.Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle.Activating the special seat belt retractor:Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
When the special seat belt retractor is activa-
ted, you should hear a ratcheting sound.Push the child restraint system down until the seat belt sits tightly.
Deactivating the special seat belt retractor:
Press the release button of the seat beltbuckle.Hold the seat belt tongue and guide back to
the seat belt outlet.
Installing an ISOFIX/LATCH child restraint system
&WARNING Risk of accident if the rear
bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-
rest may fold forwards, even when you are
driving.
= As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
pushed into the seat belt with increased
force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-
tect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
= Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo
compartment will not be restrained by the
seat backrest.Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip.If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked inplace, this will be shown on the instrument display
(folding the rear seat back electrically) or the red
lock veri"Ncation indicator will be visible (folding
the rear seat back manually).70Safely transporting children in the vehicle