2007 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 75

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Safety and Security

Occupant safety

Children in the vehicle

If an infant or child is traveling with you in

the vehicle:

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Secure the child using an infant or child

restraint appropriate to the age and

size of the child.

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Make sure that the infant or child is

properly secured at all times while the

vehicle is in motion.

Infant and child restraint systems

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 acti-

vated. 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!

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Do not leave children unattended in the

vehicle, even if they are secured in a child

restraint system. The children could

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injure themselves on parts of the vehicle

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be seriously or fatally injured through

excessive exposure to extreme heat or

cold

If children open a door, they could

°

injure other persons

°

get out of the car and injure themselves

or be injured by oncoming traffic

Do not expose the child restraint system to

direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s

metal parts, for example, could become very

hot, and the child could be burned on these

parts.

Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the

passenger compartment or trunk unless

they are firmly secured in place. For more in-

formation, see “Loading” (

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page 230), and

see “Useful features” (

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page 237) in the

“Controls in detail ” chapter.

Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo

increases a child’s risk of injury in the event

of

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strong braking maneuvers

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sudden changes of direction

°

an accident

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Operator’s manual	11
Where to find it	15
Symbols	16
Operating syfety	17
Problems with your vehicle	18
Reporting safety defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
At a glance	22
Cockpit	23
Instrument cluster	25
Multifunction steering wheel	27
Center console	28
Overhead control panel	30
Door control panel	31
Getting started	32
Unlocking	33
Adjusting	35
Driving	44
Parking and locking	55
Safety and Security	58
Occupant safety	59
Panic alarm*	82
Driving safety systems	83
Anti-theft systems	90
Controls in detail	92
Locking and unlocking	93
Seats	102
Memory function*	108
Lighting	110
Instrument cluster	119
Control system	122
Manual transmission	150
Automatic transmission*	152
Good visibility	161
Climate control	165
Automatic climate control	175
Audio system	188
Power windows	222
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*	225
Driving systems	228
Loading	231
Useful features	238
Operation	260
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	261
Driving instructions	262
At the gas station	272
Engine compartment	275
Tires and wheels	282
Winter driving	309
Maintenance	311
Vehicle care	314
Practical hints	322
What to do if …	323
Where will I find ...?	357
Unlocking/locking in an emergency	362
Opening/closing in an emergency	365
Resetting activated head restraints	366
Replacing SmartKey batteries	367
Replacing bulbs	368
Replacing wiper blades	376
Flat tire	378
Battery	384
Jump starting	387
Towing the vehicle	389
Fuses	392
Technical data	396
Parts service	397
Warranty coverage	398
Identification labels	399
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	401
Engine	402
Rims and Tires	404
Electrical system	408
Main dimensions and weights	409
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	410

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