2010 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 56
2010 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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54 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. 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 the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for mounting. To activate the special seat belt retractor: X G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. 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. X Push down on child restraint to take up any slack. To deactivate the special seat belt retractor: X Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system. They must be properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for the child restraint. All infant or child restraint systems must comply 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. Safety and security G Warning! Release the seat belt buckle and let the seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can then again be used in the usual manner. To deactivate the special seat belt retractor for the front passenger seat, the front passenger seat must be in the most backward position. G Warning! 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 (Y page 56). For information on LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors (Y page 57). 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. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, 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, the seat belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Occupants, especially children, should always sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt properly and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.