automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE 2016 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Owner's Manual
......................25
Introduction .......................................... .25
Operation ............................................... 25 Introduction
......................................... 26
Environmental protection ......................26
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .26
Owner's Manual .....................................27
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 30
Data stored in the vehicle ......................30
Copyright information ............................ 31 At a glance
........................................... 32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................ .34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Centre console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel .........................39
Door control panel ................................. 40 Safety
................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 56
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 67
Driving safety systems ........................... 68
Protection against theft ........................ .79Opening and closing
...........................82
Key ........................................................ 82
Doors ..................................................... 88
Luggage compartment ........................... 90
Side windows ......................................... 95
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 98 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..101
Correct driver's seat position .............. 101
Seats ................................................... 101
Steering wheel .....................................1 08
Mirrors ................................................. 110
Memory function ................................. 113 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........115
Exterior lighting ................................... 115
Interior lighting ................................... .121
Replacing bulbs ................................... 121
Windscreen wipers .............................. 123 Climate control
................................. 127
Overview of climate control systems ... 127
Operating the climate control system .. 129 Air vents .............................................. 141 Driving and parking
..........................143
Running-in notes .................................. 143
Driving ................................................. 143
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 152
Automatic transmission ....................... 153
Refuelling ............................................. 161
Parking ................................................ 167
Driving tips .......................................... 170
Driving systems ................................... 174
Towing a trailer ................................... .218
Bicycle rack ......................................... 225 On-board computer and displays
....228
Important safety notes ........................ 228
Displays and operation ........................ 228
Menus and submenus ......................... 232
Display messages ................................ 248
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 280 Multimedia system
...........................292
General notes ...................................... 292
Important safety notes ........................ 292
Function restrictions ............................ 292
Operating system ................................ 292 Stowing and features
.......................305
Stowage areas ..................................... 305
Features .............................................. 315 Maintenance and care
......................325
Engine compartment ........................... 325
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 330 2
Contents

Setting ........................................... 141
Setting the centre air vents ........... 141
Setting the side air vents ............... 141
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Airbags
Display message ............................ 259
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Kneebag ........................................... 48
Sidebag ............................................ 48
Triggering ......................................... 53
Windowbag ...................................... 48
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 79
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 79
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 106
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 245
AMG Performance exhaust system
can be selected ................................. 150
Anti-glare film .................................... 324
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 173
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 307
Ashtray ............................................... 317
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 239
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 240
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 330
Driving abroad ............................... 331
Hiding a service message .............. 330 Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 330
Service message ............................ 330
Special service requirements ......... 331
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 79
Function ........................................... 79
Switching off the alarm .................... 79
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 266
Function/note s............................. 207
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 261
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 148
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 148
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 259
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 49
Problems ......................................... 53
System self-test ............................... 52
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 115
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 156
Changing gear ............................... 156
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 154
Display message ............................ 275
Double-clutch function .................. 156
Drive program display .................... 155
Drive programs .............................. 157
Driving tip s.................................... 156
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 152
Emergency running mod e.............. 161
Engaging drive position .................. 155
Engaging neutral ............................ 154
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 154
Engaging reverse gear ................... 154
Engaging the park position ............ 154
Gearshift recommendation ............ 160 Index
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Gliding mod
e................................. 157
Kickdown ....................................... 157
Manual shifting .............................. 158
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 245
Overview ........................................ 153
Problem (fault) ............................... 161
Pulling away ................................... 146
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 158
Trailer towing ................................. 157
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 155
Transmission positions .................. 156
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 161
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 278
Important safety notes .................. 137
Problem (display message) ............ 141
Remote control .............................. 139
Setting the departure time ............. 140
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 138
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 381 B
Back button ....................................... 293
Bag hook ............................................ 311
Ball coupling
Swinging out .................................. 220
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/note s................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 347
Display message ............................ 264
Important safety notes .................. 345
Jump starting ................................. 348 Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 53
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 241
Display message ............................ 268
Notes/function .............................. 210
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
see AdBlue ®
Bluetooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 300
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 299
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 292
Telephony ...................................... 299
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 325
Closing ........................................... 326
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 325
Opening ......................................... 326
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 379
Brake
EBD .................................................. 77
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 254
Notes ............................................. 377
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 73
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS .................................................. 69
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 377
Display message ............................ 250
Driving tips .................................... 171
Hill start assist ............................... 147
HOLD function ............................... 186 6
Index

Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 316
Important safety notes .................. 315
Rear compartment ........................ .316
Cycle rack .......................................... 225 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 237
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) .......................................... .302
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................ .115
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Diagnostics connection ......................29
Diesel .................................................. 375
Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................ .25
Introduction .....................................25
Digital speedometer .........................233
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 261
Replacing bulbs ............................ .122
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 115
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 244
Switching on/off ........................... 116
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 154
Display
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .266
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 330
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 249
Engine ............................................ 263
General information ....................... 248
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 248 Introduction ................................... 248
Key ................................................ 279
Lights ............................................. 261
Safety systems .............................. 250
Tyres .............................................. 273
Vehicle .......................................... .275
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 72
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .289
Distance warning system
see COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 179
Activation conditions ..................... 179
Cruise control lever ....................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 183
Display message ............................ 270
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 182
Driving tips ................................... .184
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 180
Function/notes ............................ .178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Selecting ........................................ 179
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 182
Setting the spee d.......................... 182
Stopping ........................................ 181
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............................................... 184
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 89
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 83
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 277
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from the inside) ................ 88
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 157
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 155
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 152
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 331 Index
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Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 115
Driving Assistance Plus package ..... 213
Driving on flooded roads .................. 173
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 70
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 79
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 68
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 73
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 69
Distance warning function ......... 70, 71
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety guidelines ............. 68
Overview .......................................... 68
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 77
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 187
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 190
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 184
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 213
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL ............ 189
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 202
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 213
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 216
Active Parking Assist ..................... 194
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 207
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 210
Cruise control ................................ 174
Display message ............................ 266
Distronic Plus ................................ 178
HOLD function ............................... 186
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 211
Lane package ................................ 210
PARKTRONIC ................................. 191
Reversing camera .......................... 198
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 176 Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 208
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 173
Automatic transmission ................. 156
Brakes ........................................... 171
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Driving abroad ............................... 115
Driving in winter ............................. 173
Driving on flooded roads ................ 173
Driving on wet roads ...................... 173
Fuel ................................................ 170
General .......................................... 170
Icy road surfaces ........................... 173
Important safety notes .................. 143
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 172
New brake disks ............................ 172
New brake pads/linings ................ 172
Running-in tips ............................... 143
Snow chains .................................. 359
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 172
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 115
The first 1500 km .......................... 143
Towing a trailer .............................. 219
Wet road surface ........................... 172
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 237
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 292
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 267
Function/note s............................. 189
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 152
climate control (THERMOTRONIC
3-zone) ........................................... 129 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s............................. 109
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 252
Function/note s................................ 77 10
Index

Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ........................................ .335
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 299
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 300
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) ......... 301
Frequencies ................................... 371
Installation ..................................... 371
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 238
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 322
Transmission output (maximum) .... 371
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 84
MOExtended tyres .............................341
Motorway mode ................................ 118
MP3
Operating ....................................... 237
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .230
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 229
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .293
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 234
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 143O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 46 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio
n .......................... 49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 41
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 55
Restraint system introduction .......... 41
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .42
Seat belts ........................................ 43
Odometer ........................................... 232
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 245
Assistance graphic menu ............... 239
Assistance menu ........................... 240
Display messages .......................... 248
Displaying a service message ........ 330
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
Factory settings ............................. 245
G-Meter ......................................... 246
Head-up display ............................. 231
Important safety notes .................. 228
Instrument cluster menu ............... 244
Light menu ..................................... 243
Media menu ................................... 236
Menu overview .............................. 232
Message memory .......................... 249
Navigation menu ............................ 234
Operating the TV ............................ 238
Operating video DVD ..................... 237
Operation ....................................... 229
RACETIMER ................................... 247
Radio menu ................................... 236
Service menu ................................. 240
Settings menu ............................... 240
Standard display ............................ 232
Telephone menu ............................ 238
Trip menu ...................................... 232
Vehicle menu ................................. 244 16
Index

Tow-away protection ........................ 80
Protection of the environment
General notes ..................................26
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 146
General notes ................................ 146
Hill start assist ...............................1 47
Trailer ............................................ 147 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 295 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 247
Radiator cover ................................... 326
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 236
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Rain closing feature
Sliding sunroof ................................. 99
Reading lamp ..................................... 121
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .141
Setting the airflow ......................... 132
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 261
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 277
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 46 Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .112
Dipping (manual) ........................... 110
Recuperation display ........................ 233
Reflective safety vest ....................... 338
Refuelling
AdBlue ®
......................................... 164
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 161
Refuelling process ......................... 162
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 139
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 140
Replacing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamps .............. .122
Fitting/removing the cover (front
wheel arch) ................................... .123
Important safety notes .................. 121
Main-beam headlamps ................... 122
Overview of bulb types .................. 122
Turn signals (front) ......................... 123
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 140
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 265
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Residual heat (climate control) ........135
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 257
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Rev counter ........................................ 229
Reversing camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 200
Cleaning instructions ..................... 335
Coupling up a trailer function ....... .201
Display in the multimedia system .. 199
General notes ................................ 198
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 202
Switching on/off ........................... 198 18
Index

wide-angle function ......................
.202
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 95
Sliding sunroof ................................. 99
Tailgate ............................................ 91
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 261
Roof carrier ........................................ 315
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 337
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 379
Route guidance
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 303
SD memory card
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Selecting ........................................ 237
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ....... .106
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 308
Seat belt
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 45
Correct usage .................................. 44
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Adjusting the height ......................... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 337
Fastening ......................................... 45
Important safety guidelines ............. 43
Introduction ..................................... 43
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 46
Releasing ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 103 Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 106
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 104
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 114
Cleaning the cover ......................... 337
Correct driver's seat position ........ 101
Important safety notes .................. 101
Seat heating .................................. 106
Seat heating problem .................... 108
Seat ventilation .............................. 107
Seat ventilation problem ................ 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 106
Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................. 107
Securing a load .................................. 310
Securing luggage ............................... 310
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 336
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 335
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 240
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additive s.............. 376
Brake fluid ..................................... 377
Coolant (engine) ............................ 378
Engine oil ....................................... 377
Fuel ................................................ 373
Important safety notes .................. 373
Washer fluid ................................... 378
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 292
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 292
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 292
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 245
On-board compute r....................... 240
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 246 Index
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Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 245
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 174
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 302
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................247
TIREFIT Kit
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Important safety notes .................. 342
Storage location ............................ 340
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 344
Tyre pressure reached ................... 344
Using ............................................. 343
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Total distance recorder .................... 232
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 295
Character suggestions ................... 294
Deleting characters ....................... 294
Entering a space ............................ 294
Entering characters ....................... 294
Gesture control .............................. 294
Handwriting recognition ................ 294
Operating the touchpad ................. 294
Overview ........................................ 293
Quick access for audio .................. 295
Switching ....................................... 293
Switching input line ....................... 294
Tow-away protection
Deactivating ..................................... 80
Function .......................................... .80
Priming/deactivating ....................... 80
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 353
Important safety notes .................. 350
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 350
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 353
Transporting the vehicle ................3 53
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 215
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 218
Active Parking Assist ..................... 194
Axle load, permissible .................... 381 ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
Failure check for LEDs ................... 223
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 147
Swinging out the ball coupling ....... 220
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 277
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 352
Removing the towing eye ............... 352
With both axles on the ground ....... 353
Towing eye ......................................... 340
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 241
Display message ............................ 269
Function/note s............................. 208
Important safety notes .................. 209
Instrument cluster display ............. 209
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 223
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 211
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 336
Coupling up a traile r...................... 222
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 222
Driving tip s.................................... 219
Important safety notes .................. 218
Lights display message .................. 261
Parktronic ...................................... 191
Power supply ................................. 222
Problem (fault) ............................... 224
Trailer load s................................... 380
Transfer case ..................................... 161
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 155
Transporting the vehicle .................. 353
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 336
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 233
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 232
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 234
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 123 22
Index

G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P
R start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in direct sunlight, the parts could become very hot.
Children could be suffer burns by touching
these parts, in particular on the metallic parts
of the child restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle, always
make sure that the child restraint system is
not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket, for example. If the child restraint system has
been exposed to direct sunlight, leave it to
cool down before securing the child in it.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Y page 43) and the information on the correct
use of the seat belt (Y page 44). Child restraint system
Observe the instructions for correct use of the
child restraint system (Y page 61).
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use only a child restraint system
recommended by Mercedes-Benz
(Y page 65). G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is incorrectly fit-
ted on the seat position suitable for this pur-
pose, it cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function. In the event of an accident,
sharp braking or a sudden change in direction, the child may not be held securely. There is an
increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the correct use for the child
restraint system. Make sure that the entire
surface of the child restraint system is resting
on the seat surface. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system,
e.g. cushions. Only use child restraint sys-
tems with the original cover designed for
them. Only replace damaged covers with gen- uine covers. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is fitted incor-
rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change in direction. The child
restraint system could be thrown about, strik- ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always fit child restraint systems properly,
even if they are not being used. Make sure
that you observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions.
Further information on stowing objects, luggage and loads securely can be found under "Loading
guidelines" (Y page 305). G
WARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems that have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident cannot perform their Children in the vehicle
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