RCanadian MotorVehicle SafetyStandards 213
and 210.2
Conrmation that thechild restraint system com-
plies with the standards can be found on an
instruction label on thechild restraint system.
This conrmation can also be found in the instal-
lation instructions that are included with thechild
restraint system.
DetDetecting recting riskisks, avs, avoiding dangoiding dangerer
SecurSecuring systing systems fems for cor child rhild resestrtraint systaint systems inems in
tthe vhe vehicleehicle
Only use thefollowing securing systems forchild
restraint systems:
RThe LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
RThe vehicle's seat belt system
RThe TopTether anchorages
Installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system is preferred.
Simply attaching to the securing rings on thevehi-
cle can reduce therisk of installing thechild
restraint system incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat
belt of theLATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system, always comply with the permissible gross
weight forthechild and child restraint system
(/page 57).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning forchildren over
40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a
height where a three-point seat belt can be fas-
tened properly without a booster seat.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child
booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
A
Advdvantantagage of a re of a rearwearwarard-fd-facing cacing child rhild resestrtraint syaint sys-s-
ttemem
It is preferable to transport a baby or a small child
in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem. In this case, thechild sits in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel and faces back-
wards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer-
vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a
rearward-facing child restraint system.
AlwayAlways securs secure a ce a child rhild resestrtraint systaint system correm correctlyectly
&WWARNINGARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect installation of thechild restraint
system
The child can then not be protected or
restrained as intended.
#Be sure to comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions forthechild
restraint system and its correct use.
#Make sure that the entire base of the
child restraint system always rests on
the sitting surface of the seat.
#Never place objects (e.g. cushions)
under or behind thechild restraint sys-
tem.
#Use child restraint systems only with the
original cover designed forthem.
#Alwaysreplace damaged covers with
genuine covers.
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