2007 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 90

Safety and Security Occupant safety Infant and child restraint systems We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. Canada only: Use only a BabySmartTM compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle. 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 seat 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! 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. If children open a door, they could injure other persons get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic. Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or trunk unless they are firmly secured in place. For more information, see "Loading" ( page 273) and "Useful features" ( page 282). 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 92). For information on LATCH-type child seat anchors ( page 94). 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 properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer'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. 89