seats MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK 2014 User Guide

securely. There is an increased risk of serious
or even fatal injuries.
Immediately replace child restraint systems
that have been damaged or subjected to a
load in an accident. Have the child restraint
securing systems checked in a qualified spe-
cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint
system again.
The securing systems of child restraint sys-
tems are: R the seat belt system
R the ISOFIX securing rings
R the Top Tether anchorages
If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child on
the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe
the information on "Child restraint systems
on the front-passenger seat" (Y page 64).
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products to clean child restraint systems
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain information about this at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ISOFIX child seat securing system
G
WARNING
ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer
sufficient protective effect for children whose weight is greater than 22 kg who are securedusing the safety belt integrated in the child
restraint system. The child could, for example,not be restrained correctly in the event of an
accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 22 kg, only use
ISOFIX child restraint systems with which the child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child restraint system with the
Top Tether belt, if available.
When fitting a child restraint system, be sure to observe the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions and the instruc-
tions for correct use of the child restraint sys-
tem (Y page 66).
Before every trip, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system is engaged correctly in both ISOFIX securing rings.
! When fitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the centre seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
seat belt could be damaged. :
ISOFIX securing rings
X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on
both ISOFIX securing rings :.
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. ISOFIX securing rings :for
two ISOFIX child restraint systems are fitted
on the left and right of the rear seats.
Secure child restraint systems without an
ISOFIX child seat securing system using the
seat belts in the vehicle. When fitting a child
restraint system, be sure to observe the man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions and the instructions for correct use of
the child restraint system (Y page 66). Top Tether
Introduction Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured
with ISOFIX and the vehicle. It helps reduce
the risk of injury even further. If the child Children in the vehicle
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restraint system is fitted with a Top Tether
belt, this should always be used.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they
could fold forwards in the event of an acci-
dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of
direction. As a result, child restraint systems
cannot perform their intended protective
function. Rear seat backrests that are not
locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock rear seat backrests after fitting a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock verificationindicator. Adjust the rear seat backrests so
that they are in an upright position.
If the rear backrest is not engaged and
locked, the red lock verification indicator will be visible (Y page 302).
Top Tether anchorages The Top Tether anchorage points are located
on the rear side of the backrests on both
outer rear seats. X
Move head restraint :upwards.
X Release rear seat backrest =and fold it
forwards (Y page 302).
X Route Top Tether belt Bunder head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
X Hook Top Tether hook Aof Top Tether belt
B into Top Tether anchorage ?.
Ensure that:
R Top Tether hook Ais hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ?as shown.
R Top Tether belt Bis not twisted.
R Top Tether belt Bis routed between rear
seat backrest =and luggage compart-
ment cover ;if luggage compartment
cover ;is fitted.
R Top Tether belt Bis routed between the
rear seat backrest =and the safety net
if the safety net is fitted.
X Swing back rear seat backrest =until it
engages.
The red lock verification indicator is no lon-
ger visible.
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
Top Tether. Always comply with the child
restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions when doing so.
X Tension Top Tether belt B. Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur- er's installation instructions when doing so.
X If necessary, move head restraint :back
down again slightly (Y page 111). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the cor-
rect routing of Top Tether belt B.60
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Integrated child seat
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the integrated child seat or the ICS padded play table is modified, damaged or subjected
to a load in an accident, it cannot perform its
intended protective function. A child there-
fore cannot be restrained in the event of an
accident, heavy braking or a sudden change of direction. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Immediately replace an integrated child seat
or ICS padded play table that has been modi- fied, damaged or subjected to a heavy load as
the result of an accident. Only use the ICS
padded play table with its original cover or
with a cover that has been approved by the
manufacturer, and do not used a protective
cover. G
WARNING
If the ICS padded play table is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns on these parts,
particularly on metallic parts. There is a risk of
injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle, cover
the ICS padded play table so that it is not
exposed to direct sunlight and heat. If the ICS padded play table has been exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to cool before securing a
child to it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Observe the notes on the ICS padded play
table (Y page 62).
The integrated child seats are integrated into the seat cushions of the outer rear seats. In
conjunction with the components listed in the
following table, they comply with the legal
requirements of ECE-R44.04. Recommen-
ded for weight category I: from 24 months
up to 18 kg Weight category I: 9 to 18 kg Integrated
child seat ICS padded
play table Side head
restraints
Folded out Mandatory Mandatory
Weight category II: 15 to 25 kg
Integrated
child seat ICS padded
play table Side head
restraints
Folded out Not permis-
sible Mandatory
Weight category III: 22 to 36 kg
Integrated
child seat ICS padded
play table Side head
restraints
Folded out Not permis-
sible Recommen-
ded
Mercedes-Benz recommends using the inte-
grated child seat for children from the age of
24 month swho weigh up to 36 kg.
For children from the age of 24 months who
weigh up to 18 kg: an ICS padded play table
and a side head restraint which have been
specially approved for the integrated child
seat must also be used.
Note that children younger than 24 months
old require a different child restraint system.
Drive with the head restraints in the correct
position when the integrated child seat is
occupied. If the head restraint is correctly
adjusted, the back of the head is supported by the centre of the head restraint at about eye
level. G
WARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints Children in the vehicle
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and be thrown around, endangering vehicle
occupants. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Fit the ICS padded play table as described.
After fitting the ICS padded play table, make
sure that it is secured correctly. For safety
reasons, only use the ICS padded play table
that has been tested and approved for your
vehicle.
The ICS padded play table is only suitable for
use with the folded-out integrated child seat.
On the rear seats with an integrated child
seat, only use the ICS padded play table that
is recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Only use the ICS padded play table with its
original cover. Without the original cover, the
official approval is invalidated.
Use the ICS padded play table in accordance
with the instructions in the table in the "Inte-
grated child seat (ICS)" section (Y page 61).
Note that children under two years old and
children who weigh less than 12.5 kg require a different and suitable child restraint system.
Information about other child restraint sys-
tems is available at any Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Centre.
You must not use the integrated child seat
with ICS padded play table as a direct attach- ment to a baby car seat for which a body
weight of up to 10 kg is permissible. Note that
children younger than 24 month sold require
a different child restraint system
(Y page 70).
If you are not using the ICS padded play table, stow it in an appropriate place, e.g. in the lug-
gage compartment. You will find further infor-
mation on stowing objects, luggage and loads securely under "Loading guidelines". Fitting the ICS padded play table
:
Side head restraints
; ICS padded play table
= Seat belt guide points
? Left leg
A Integrated child seat
B Right leg
X Fold out integrated child seat A
(Y page 61).
X Place the child on integrated child seat A.
X Fold both legs ?and Bdown.
X Place ICS padded play table ;over inte-
grated child seat A.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt
outlet.
X Insert the upper and lower sections of the
belt into seat belt guide point =on the
door side.
X Guide both sections of the belt towards
seat belt guide point =in the centre of the
vehicle and insert.
X Engage the belt tongue into the buckle of
the corresponding seat.
X Slide ICS padded play table ;close to the
child's body. Children in the vehicle
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X
Pull both parts of the belt tight. Make sure
that the seat belt is not twisted.
X Adjust the head restraint if necessary; see
(Y page 111).
Side head restraints G
WARNING
If the side head restraint has been fitted incor-
rectly, it cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function. A child's head therefore cannot be supported in the event of an accident,
heavy braking or a sudden change of direc-
tion. In addition, the side head restraint could become loose and be thrown around, endan-
gering vehicle occupants. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Only fasten the side head restraint to the spe-
cially designed securing points on the rear
head restraint. For safety reasons, only use
side head restraints that have been tested
and approved for your vehicle. Use the side head restraints in accordance
with the instructions in table (Y
page 61).
Fitting side head restraints
X Slide head restraint ;upwards and posi-
tion it upright.
X Slide side head restraints Bfrom the front
to the centre of both head restraint bars
until they engage.
Right lock verification indicator :and left
lock verification indicator =must be fol-
ded in. The red surfaces are no longer visi-
ble. X
Make sure that side head restraint Bis
engaged in both head restraint bars.
X Slide head restraint ;downwards
(Y page 111) until it rests on the upper
edge of side head restraints B.
X If the seat belt is not routed as described
(Y page 62), guide the seat belt through
seat belt guide Aon the door side on side
head restraint B.
This is not necessary when:
R using an ICS padded play table, or
R children older than 6 years old are
secured in an integrated child seat
X Secure the child (Y page 62).
Removing the side head restraints X Remove the seat belt from seat belt guide
A.
X Move head restraint ;upwards.
X Press left or right release button ?and pull
side head restraint Bforward to remove it.
Right lock verification indicator :and left
lock verification indicator =fold out
briefly.
X Adjust head restraint ;(Ypage 111).
X Stow the side head restraint in a suitable
place.
On vehicles with a TIREFIT kit, for example,
you can store the side head restraints in thestowage compartment under the luggage
compartment floor (Y page 308).
i Should a side head restraint be required
for the second integrated child seat, this
can be ordered at any Mercedes-Benz Deal- ership. Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For
this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises 64
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Rearward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to fit a rearward-
facing child restraint system to the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit continuously (Y page 41) is the
front-passenger front airbag disabled.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 66) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper-
ating instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a forward-
facing child restraint system to the front-
passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. The
entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must, as far as possible, lie
flat against the backrest of the front-
passenger seat. The child restraint system
must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the
seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingly. Always make sure that the shoul-
der belt strap is correctly routed from the
vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide
on the child restraint system. The shoulder
belt strap must be routed forwards and down- wards from the vehicle belt outlet. If neces-
sary, adjust the vehicle belt outlet and the
front-passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 66) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper- ating instructions. Suitable positioning of the child
restraint system
Introduction Only child restraint systems which are
approved in accordance with the ECE stand-
ard ECE R44 are permitted for use in the vehi-
cle.
For certain child restraint systems in weight
category III, this can mean that the area of use is restricted. The maximum size setting of the
child restraint system is not possible due to
possible contact with the roof.
"Universal" category child restraint systems
can be recognised by their orange approval
label and the text "Universal". Example: approval label on the child restraint sys-
tem
"Universal" category child restraint systems
can be used on the seats indicated with U, UF
or IUF according to the tables "Suitability of
the seats for attaching a belted child restraint
system" or "Suitability of the seats for attach-
ing an ISOFIX child restraint system".
Semi-universal child restraint systems are
indicated by the text "semi-universal" on the
approval label. These can be used if the vehi- cle and the seat are listed in the child restraint
system manufacturer's vehicle model list. For more information, contact the child restraint
system manufacturer or visit their website. 66
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Suitability of the seats for attaching a belt-secured child restraint system
If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system of
category I on a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat
does not touch the child restraint system.
If you use a category I, forward-facing child restraint system, you should remove the head
restraint of the respective seat (Y page 112), if possible. The backrest of the child restraint
system must, as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest of the seat.
Always observe the notes in the "Child restraint system" section (Y page 58) and the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
When you remove the child restraint system you must replace the head restraints again
immediately (Y page 110). All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly
before beginning the journey.
Legend for the table:
XS eat which is unsuitable for children in this weight category.
US uitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category that are approved for use
in this weight category.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" category and are approved for use in this weight category.
LS uitable for child restraint systems as recommended, see the table "Recommended child
restraint systems" (Y page 70). Suitable for semi-universal child restraint systems if the
vehicle and the seat are listed in the child restraint system manufacturer's vehicle model
list.
Front-passenger seat Weight category Front-passenger
front airbag enabled The front-passenger
front airbag is disa-
bled 0
up to 10 kg X
U
1
, L 1 0+
up to 13 kg X
U
1
, L 1 I
9 kg to 18 kg UF, L
U
1
, L 1 II
15 kg to 25 kg UF, L UF, L
III
22 kg to 36 kg UF, L UF, L
Rear seats
Weight category Left, right Centre
0
up to 10 kg U, L
U
2
, L 2 0+
up to 13 kg U, L
U
2
, L 2 1
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system. The PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
2 Child restraint systems with a supporting bracket are not suitable for this seat. 68
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Weight category Left, right Centre
I
9 kg to 18 kg U, L
U
2
, L 2 II
15 kg to 25 kg U, L X
III
22 kg to 36 kg U, L X
Suitability of the seats for attaching ISOFIX child restraint systems
If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system of
category I on a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat
does not touch the child restraint system.
If you use a category I, forward-facing child restraint system, you should remove the head
restraint of the respective seat (Y page 112), if possible. The backrest of the child restraint
system must, as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest of the seat.
Always observe the notes in the "Child restraint system" section (Y page 58) and the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
When you remove the child restraint system you must replace the head restraints again
immediately (Y page 110). All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly
before beginning the journey.
Legend for the table:
XI SOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight cat-
egory and/or size category.
IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the "Uni- versal" category which are approved for use in this weight category.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended; see the following table of "Recommended child restraint systems" (Y page 70).
The manufacturer will also recommend a suitable ISOFIX child restraint system. For this,
your vehicle and the seat must be listed in the child restraint system manufacturer's
model list. For more information, contact the child restraint system manufacturer or visit
their website. Weight category Size category Equipment Rear seat,
left/right Carry-cot
F ISO/L1 X
G ISO/L2 X
0
up to 10 kg
up to approximately 6 months E ISO/R1 IL
0+
up to 13 kg
up to approximately 15 months E ISO/R1 IL
D ISO/R2 IL
2
Child restraint systems with a supporting bracket are not suitable for this seat. Children in the vehicle
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Useful information
............................108
Correct driver's seat position ..........108
Seats .................................................. 109
Steering wheel .................................. 114
Mirrors ............................................... 115
Memory function ............................... 118 107Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 24). Correct driver's seat position
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine. X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 109).
X Make sure that seat =is correctly adjus-
ted.
Manual seat adjustment (Y page 110)
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 110)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air-
bag as possible
R you are sitting in a normal upright posi-
tion
R you can fasten the seat belt properly
R you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position
R you have set the seat angle so that your
thighs are gently supported
R you can depress the pedals properly
X Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
ted correctly (Y page 110).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the centre of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety notes on steering col-
umn adjustment (Y page 114).
X Make sure that steering wheel :is adjus-
ted correctly.
Adjusts the steering wheel (Y page 114)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
R you can move your legs freely
R you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 42).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ;properly (Y page 44).108
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