2011 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 60

58 Children in the vehicle Special seat belt retractor G Warning Observe "Important safety notes" (Y page 55). G Warning All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driver's seat belt, are equipped with a special seat belt retractor. When activated, the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt cannot slacken after being fastened. Installing a child restraint system: X Always comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions. X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the inertia reel. X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle. Activating the special seat belt retractor: X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia reel retract it again. While the seat belt is retracting, you should hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat belt retractor function is enabled. X Push down on the child restraint system to take up any slack. Removing a child restraint system/ deactivating the special seat belt retractor: X Children that are too large for a child restraint must travel in seats using normal seat belts. Position shoulder belt across the chest and shoulder, not face or neck. In order to attain the correct seating position for children weighing over 41 lb (18 kg), it may be necessary to use a booster seat until they reach a height where a normal lap/shoulder seat belt lies properly across their bodies without the need for a booster seat. Install the child restraint system according to the manufacturer's instructions. The child restraint system must be installed firmly on both brackets. An incorrectly installed child restraint system can come loose in the event of an accident, causing the child to be severely or fatally injured. Child restraint systems/child restraint retaining brackets that are damaged or have suffered damage due to an impact must be replaced. Safety Always comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions. X Press the seat belt release button and guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet. The special seat belt retractor function is deactivated. ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for specially designed child restraint systems on the rear seats. Securing rings for two LATCHtype (ISOFIX) child restraint systems are installed on the left and right of the rear seats. Use the vehicle's seat belts to install child restraint systems without the ISOFIX securing system. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for of child restraint systems. G Warning Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated. ! When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat belt for the center seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the seat belt could be damaged. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors G Warning Observe "Important safety notes" (Y page 55).