Safety, Children in the vehicle – Mercedes-Benz S-Coupe 2015 User Manual

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WARNING

If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-

cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:

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release the parking brake.

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shift the automatic transmission out of the

parking position P.

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start the engine.

In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-

ment and become trapped. There is a risk of

an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never

leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

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WARNING

If persons, particularly children are subjected

to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or

cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even

fatal. Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

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WARNING

If the child restraint system is subjected to

direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-

dren may burn themselves on these parts,

particularly on the metal parts of the child

restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with

you, always ensure that the child restraint

system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro-

tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child

restraint system has been exposed to direct

sunlight, let it cool down before securing the

child in it. Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle.

Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have

their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-

ting properly. Particular attention must be

paid to children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt

(

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page 44) and the notes on correct use of

seat belts (

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page 45).

A booster seat may be necessary to achieve

proper seat belt positioning for children over

41 lbs (18 kg) or until they reach a height

where a lap/shoulder belt can be fastened

properly without a booster seat.

Special seat belt retractor

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WARNING

If the seat belt is released while driving, the

child restraint system will no longer be

secured properly. The special seat belt retrac-

tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a

portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot

be immediately refastened. There is an

increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-

tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate

the special seat belt retractor and secure the

child restraint system properly.

All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are

equipped with a special seat belt retractor.

When activated, the special seat belt retrac-

tor ensures that the seat belt will not slacken

once the child restraint system has been

secured.
Installing a child restraint system:

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Always comply with the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer's installation instruc-

tions.

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Pull the front seat belt smoothly out of the

seat-belt extender and the rear seat belt

out of the belt outlet.

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Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt

buckle.

Activating the special seat belt retractor:

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Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia

reel retract it again.

While the seat belt is retracting, you should

hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat

belt retractor is activated.

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Push the child seat restraint system down

so that the seat belt is tight and does not

loosen.

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