2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 58

Safety and security Occupant safety 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. The passenger lap-shoulder belt has a special seat belt retractor 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 the seat belt buckle and let the seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner. that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2. A statement by the child restraint manufacturer 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 restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat, make 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. G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of: Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident For more information on loading, please refer to the "Storage compartments" (Y page 204) chapter. G Warning! Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated. 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, which is properly secured by a lapshoulder belt in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for the child restraint, Infant and child restraint systems G Observe Safety notes, see page 55. We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. G Warning! Children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Occupants, especially children, should always sit as upright as possible, wear the 56