2009 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 64

Safety and security Occupant safety Observe the following points: RAlways Children in the vehicle Safety notes If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: X Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child. X Make sure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion. be in a properly seated position. RThe position should be as far rearward from the front air bag in steering wheel 1 as possible, while still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. RAdjust seat 3 to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. 3 must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten and position your seat belt 2. is as nearly upright as possible. RSeat RThe seat backrest must be in a position that RAdjust the seat cushion so that the front edge of the seat cushion lightly supports your legs. the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. RAdjust RNever place hands under seat 3 or near any moving parts while seat 3 is being adjusted. G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. The children could Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold Rinjure themselves or cause an accident with vehicle equipment that can be operated even if the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch or removed from the vehicle, such as seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or the memory function. If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic. 62