2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 61

Children in the vehicle G Warning! 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 child restraint system. You will also find the statement in the instruction manual provided with the child restraint system. When using an infant restraint system, child restraint system or booster seat, make sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. Please read the warning labels affixed to the interior of the vehicle or to the infant restraint system or child restraint system. 59 Rstrong braking maneuvers changes of direction Ran accident Rsudden If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle: X Secure the child using an infant or child restraint system appropriate to the age and weight of the child. X Make sure that the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion. G Warning Child restraint systems Important safety guidelines G Warning Observe "Important safety instructions" (Y page 58). We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained using the child restraint systems at all times while the vehicle is in motion. 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 always be seated in an infant or child seat restraint system appropriate for the size and weight of the child. They must be properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions for the infant or child seat restraint system. All infant and child seat restraint systems must comply with the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. 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 appropriately sized child restraint system or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. The infant or child restraint system 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 child restraint system or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Z Safety Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or trunk unless they are firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of