Genericterm"child restraint system"
The generic term child restraint system is used
in this Operator's Manual. Achild restraint sys‐
temis, forexample:
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Ababycar seat
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Arearward-facing child seat
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Aforward-facingchild seat
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Achild boosterseat withabackrestand seat
belt guide
Mercedes-Benz recommends using achild
boosterseat withabackrest.
The child restraint system mustbeappropriate
to theage,weight and size of thechild.
Observing laws and legal requirements
Alwaysobserve thelegal requirements when
using achild restraint system in thevehicle.
Observing standards forchild restraint sys‐
tems
All child restraint systems mustmeetthe follow‐
ing standards:
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U.S. Federal MotorVehicle SafetyStandards
213and 225
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Canadian MotorVehicle SafetyStandards
213and 210.2
Confirmationthat thechild restraint system
complies withthe standards can be found on an
instruction label on thechild restraint system.
This confirmationcan also be found in theinstal‐
lation instructions that areincluded withthe
child restraint system.
Detectingrisks, avoiding danger
Securing systems forchild restraint systems
in thevehicle
Onlyuse thefollowing securing systems forchild
restraint systems:
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The LATCH-type (ISOFIX)mounting brackets
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The vehicle's seat belt system
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The TopTether anchorages
Installing aLATCH-type (ISOFIX)child restraint
system is preferred.
Simplyattaching to thesecuring rings on the
vehicle can reduce therisk of installing thechild
restraint system incorrectly.
When securing achild withthe integrated seat
belt of theLATCH-type (ISOFIX)child restraint
system, alwayscomply withthe permissible
gross weight forthe child and child restraint sys‐
tem(/page55).
Aboosterseat maybenecessarytoachieve
proper seat belt positioning forchildren over
40 lbs (18kg) in weight or until they reacha
heightwhereathree-point seat belt can be fitted
properly without aboosterseat.
Mercedes-Benz recommends asuitablechild
boosterseat withabackrestand seat belt guide.
Advantageofarearward-facing child
restraint system
It is preferable to transport ababyorasmall
child in asuitable rearward-facing child restraint
system. In this case, thechild sits in theoppo‐
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