Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Warning!
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Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat
belt retractor will be deactivated.
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Information on child seats with anchor fit-
tings for tether anchorages (
For information on LATCH-type child seat an-
chors (
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The use of infant or child restraints is
required by law in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, the U.S. territories, and all Canadian
provinces.
Infants and small children should be seated in an
appropriate infant or child restraint system prop-
erly secured in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions for the child restraint, that
complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.
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A statement by the child restraint manufac-
turer of compliance with these standards can be
found on the instruction label on the restraint
and in the instruction manual provided with the
restraint.
When using any infant, or toddler restraint, or
booster seat, be sure to carefully read and follow
all manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use.
Please read and observe warning labels affixed
to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child
restraints.
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According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seat-
ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend
that children be placed in the rear seats
whenever possible. Regardless of seating
position, children 12 years old and under
must be seated and properly secured in an
appropriate infant or child restraint recom-
mended for the size and weight of the child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat
belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors
and top tether strap, fully in accordance
with the child seat manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
Occupants, especially children, should nev-
er place their bodies or lean their heads in
the area of the door where the front side im-
pact air bag and/or the rear side impact
air bag* inflates. This could result in serious
injuries or
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