2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 47

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 45 Version: 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 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. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuvers Ran 45 accident Infant and child restraint systems We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. The passenger lap/shoulder belt has a special seat belt retractor 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 45. 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 Rbe themselves on parts of the vehicle seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold 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 Rinjure themselves or cause an accident with 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 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. 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 by these parts. Release the seat belt buckle and let the seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can then again be used in the usual manner. Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated. G Warning! G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. 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. Z Safety and security Rsudden changes of direction