2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 77

Safety and Security Occupant safety Infant and child restraint systems Use only a BabySmartTM compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle. We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoulder belts except the driver's seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack. To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner. Warning! If children open a door, they could injure other persons get out of the car and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger or cargo compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. For more information, see "Loading" ( page 246) and "Useful features" ( page 251). Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of strong braking maneuvers sudden changes of direction an accident G Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated. i Information on child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages ( page 80). For information on LATCH-type child seat mounts ( page 81). 76