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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:

Always comply with the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer's installation instruc-

tions.

Pull the seat belt smoothly from the 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.

While the seat belt is retracting, you should

hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat

belt retractor is activated.

Push the child seat restraint system down

so that the seat belt is tight and does not

loosen.

Removing a child restraint system and deac-

tivating the special seat belt retractor:

Always comply with the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer's installation instruc-

tions.

Press the release button of the belt buckle,

hold the belt tongue firmly and guide it back

towards the belt outlet.

The special seat belt retractor is deactiva-

ted.

Child restraint system

The use of seat belts and child restraint sys-

tems is required by law in:

all 50 states

the U.S. territories

the District of Columbia

all Canadian provinces

You can obtain further information about the

correct child restraint system from any

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is installed incor-

rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as

intended. The child cannot then be restrained

in the event of an accident, heavy braking or

sudden changes of direction. There is an

increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Make sure that you observe the child restraint

system manufacturer's installation instruc-

tions and the notes on use. Please ensure,

that the base of the child restraint system is

always resting completely on the seat cush-

ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under

or behind the child restraint system. Only use

child restraint systems with the original cover

designed for them. Only replace damaged

covers with genuine covers.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is installed incor-

rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in

the event of an accident, heavy braking or a

sudden change in direction. The child

restraint system could be thrown about, strik-

ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased

risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop-

erly, even if they are not being used. Make

sure that you observe the child restraint sys-

tem manufacturer's installation instructions.

You will find further information on stowing

objects, luggage or loads under "Loading

guidelines" (

page 286).

Children in the vehicle

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