Safety, Children in the vehicle – Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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Removing a child restraint system/

deactivating the special seat belt retractor:

X

Always comply with the manufacturer's

installation instructions.

X

Press the seat belt release button and

guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet.

The special seat belt retractor is

deactivated.

G

WARNING

Never release the seat belt buckle while the

vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt

retractor will be deactivated.

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors

in the rear

G

WARNING

Children that are too large for a child restraint

must travel in seats using normal seat belts.

Position shoulder belt across the chest and

shoulder, not face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve

proper seat belt positioning for children over

41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where

a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a

booster.
Install the child restraint system in

accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions.
Attach the child restraint system to both

securing rings.
An incorrectly installed child restraint system

could come loose during an accident and

seriously or even fatally injure the child.
Child restraint systems or child seat securing

rings that are malfunctioning or damaged as

the result of a collision must be replaced.

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) is a standardized

securing system for specially designed child

restraint systems on the rear seats. Securing

rings for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint systems are installed on the left and

right of the rear seats.

Secure non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint systems using the vehicle's seat belt

system. When installing child restraint

systems, you must observe the

manufacturer's installation instructions.
The securing rings on the rear seats are

covered by an upholstered lining.

Installation instructions : indicate the

installation location of securing rings 2.

X

Fold upholstery cover = and the Velcro

fastener down.

X

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint systems on both securing

rings ;. Comply with the manufacturer's

instructions when installing the LATCH-

type (ISOFIX) child restraint system.

Top Tether

G

WARNING

Always lock the rear seat backrests in their

upright position when the rear seats are

occupied by passengers. Lock the rear seat

backrests in their upright position before

installing the Top Tether straps or when the

cargo compartment is not in use. Make sure

that rear seat backrests are secured properly

by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests.

If the seat backrest is not locked properly, the

seat backrest could fold forward. The child

restraint system is no longer supported

properly or held in position and can no longer

fulfill its function. This could cause serious or

even fatal injuries.

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Children in the vehicle

Safety

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