ABS MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2018 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 184
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 13
Display in the multimedia system .. 196
Function/notes .............................1 94
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ................................ 66
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Accident warning
see Driving safety system
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 279
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 127
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes .............................2 04
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 223
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ................................ 67
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 223
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 267 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 248
Function/information .................... 207
Active light function
Display message ............................ 242
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 68
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 183
Adaptive Damping System with
continuous damping adjustment
(ADS PLUS) ........................................ 182
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Additional speedometer ................... 225
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 365
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
A

djusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 271
After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 56
Display message ............................ 240
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 49
Knee bag .......................................... 51
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Side impact air bag .......................... 51
Window curtain air bag .................... 51
Air filter (display message) .............. 246
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 133
4Index

Rear ...............................................133
Setting ...........................................1 33
Setting the center air vents ........... 133
Setting the side air vents ...............1 33
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 264
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes .............................1 81
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 182
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 182
AIRPANEL
Cleaning instructions ..................... 312
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 183
Performance Seat .......................... 104
Switchable performance exhaust
system ...........................................1 42
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 226
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 281
Ashtray ............................................... 291
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 21Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter)
..................................................2 22
Assistance system
see Driving systems
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 07
Driving abroad ............................... 308
Hiding a service message .............. 307
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 308
Service message ............................ 307
Spe cial se
rvice requirements ......... 308
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ........................................... 76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 223
Display message ............................ 247
Displaying level .............................. 199
Function/notes ............................. 198
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 242
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 308
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 141
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 113
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 149
Changing gear ............................... 149
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 146
Display message ............................ 254
Double-clutch function .................. 149
Drive program ................................ 150
Drive program display .................... 148
Driving tips .................................... 149
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 144
Emergency running mode .............. 155
Engaging drive position .................. 147
Engaging neutral ............................ 147
Index5

Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 147
Engaging reverse gear ................... 147
Engaging the park position ............ 146
Gearshift recommendation ............ 154
Gliding mode ................................. 149
Kickdown ....................................... 149
Manual shifting .............................. 152
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 226
Overview ........................................ 146
Permanent setting ......................... 152
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Pulling away ................................... 139
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 152
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 148
Transmission positions .................. 148
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 155
B
Back button ....................................... 271
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 242
Replacing bulbs ............................. 119
Bag hook ............................................ 285
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 324
Display message ............................ 244
Important safety notes .................. 322
Jump starting ................................. 325
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 49
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 248 Notes/function .............................. 200
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blower
see Climate control
BlueTEC
see DEF
Bluetooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 278
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 278
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Telephony ...................................... 277
Box (trunk) ......................................... 286
Brake
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 73
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 236
Notes ............................................. 365
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 236
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 365
Display message ............................ 231
EBD .................................................. 72
High-performance brake system .... 168
Hill start assist ............................... 140
HOLD function ............................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 166
Maintenance .................................. 167
Parking brake ................................ 162
Riding tips ...................................... 166
Warning la mp ................................. 260
Bre

akdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 316
see Flat tire
see Towing away
6Index

Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening (from inside) ...................... 84
Drinking and driving ......................... 164
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 150
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 227
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 148
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 144
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 308
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 204
Driving on flooded roads .................. 168
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Crosswind Assist ............................. 72
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 73
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
Distance warning function ............... 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 65
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 171
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 177
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 188
Parking Pilot .................................. 184
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 180
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 194 Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 207
AIRMATIC ...................................... 181
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 198
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display
messa
ge ............................ 247
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 204
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 202
Lane Tracking package .................. 200
Rear view camera .......................... 191
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 200
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 168
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 166
Break-in period .............................. 135
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Drinking and driving ....................... 164
Driving in winter ............................. 169
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Exhaust check ............................... 165
Fuel ................................................ 164
General .......................................... 164
Hydroplaning ................................. 168
Icy road surfaces ........................... 169
Important safety notes .................. 135
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
Snow chains .................................. 336
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 167
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 135
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 219
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 126
10Index

Vehicle data ................................... 367
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) .....................3 67
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 367
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 360
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
Display message ............................ 247
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 219
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 70
VIN
Seat ............................................... 361
Type plate ...................................... 360
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 261
Active Brake Assist ........................ 267
Airbag ............................................ 264
Brakes ...........................................2 60
Coolant .......................................... 265
Distance warning ........................... 267
Engine diagnostics ......................... 265
ESP
®.............................................. 261
ESP®OFF ....................................... 263
Fuel tank ........................................ 265
General notes ................................ 258
Overview .......................................... 37
Parking brake ................................ 264
PASSENGER AIR BAG ......................4 5
Reserv efuel .................................. .265
Restraint system ............................ 264
Seat belt ........................................ 259
SPORT handling mode ................... 263
Steering ......................................... 269
Tire pressure monitor .................... 268
Warranty .............................................. 29
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 257 Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 357
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 357
Wheel chock ...................................... 353
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 352
Checking ........................................ 334
Cleaning ......................................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 333
Information on driving .................... 333
Interchanging/changing ................ 352
Mounting a new wheel ................... 356
Mounting a wheel .......................... 353
Removing a wheel .......................... 356
Snow chains .................................. 336
Storing ........................................... 353
Tightening torque ........................... 357
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 357
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 239
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 129
Win dshie
ld washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 366
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 335
Slippery road surfaces ................... 169
Snow chains .................................. 336
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 304
Summer tires ................................. 335
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 335
Wiper arm
Moving to a vertical position .......... 121
Index25

Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer wit hsegments21 0
Warning and indicator lamps:
å ESP®OF F261
÷ ESP®26 1
· Distanc ewarning26 7
Ð Powersteering assis-
tance malfunctioning26 9
6 Restrain tsystem45
ü Seat belt no tfastene d259
K High-beam headlamps114
L Low-beam headlamps114
T Parking lamp s114
R Rear fog lamp114
h Tirepressur emonitor26 8
;#! Turn signals114
=Multifunction display212
?Tachometer211
Warning and indicator lamps:
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)26 4
FunctionPag e
! ABSmalfunctioning26 1
; CheckEngin e265
% Diesel engine: preglow138
Electric parking brak e
applie d(red)26 4
F USAonly
! Canad aonly
Brake s(red)26 0
$ USAonly
J Canad aonly
M SPORT handlin gmod e
(Mercedes-AM Gvehicles)26 3
ACoolan ttemperature gauge21 1
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan tto ohot/cold26 5
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel level wit h
fuel filler flap location indica-
to r(right )
265
iInformation on displayin gth eoutside tem-
peratur ein th emultifunction display can be foun
dunder "Outside temperature display"
(Ypage 211).
Instrument cluster37
At a glance

occupant in the best position in relation to the
air bag.
The seat belt system comprises:
RSeat belts
REmergency Tensioning Devices for the front
seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear
RSeat belt force limiters for the front seat belts
and the outer seat belts in the rear
If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet
quickly or with a jerky movement, the belt
retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extrac-
ted any further.
The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens the
seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt close
against the body. However it does not pull the
vehicle occupant back in the direction of the
backrest.
The Emergency Tensioning Device does not cor-
rect an incorrect seat position or the routing of
an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, a seat belt force limiter helps to
reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the
vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters for the front seats are
synchronized with the front air bags, which
absorb part of the deceleration force. This can
reduce the force exerted on the vehicle occu-
pants during an accident.
!If the front-passenger seat is not occupied,
do not engage the seat belt tongue in the
buckle on the front-passenger seat. Other-
wise, the Emergency Tensioning Device and
side impact air bag could be triggered in the
event of an accident and would need to be
replaced.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
is required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle
occupants should correctly fasten their seat
belts before starting the journey.
GWARNING
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot
perform its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-
ting properly.
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times, all vehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly
(Ypage 47)
Rhave the seat and head restraint adjusted
properly (Ypage 100)
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
GWARNING
Persons less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall cannot
wear the seat belt correctly without an addi-
tional and suitable restraint system. If the
seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot per-
form its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, always secure persons under
5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable additional restraint
systems.
46Occupant safety
Safety

Window curtain air bags:are integrated into
the side of the roof frame and deployed in the
area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the window curtain air bag
enhances the level of protection for the head.
However, it does not protect the chest or arms.
If the restraint system control unit detects a side
impact, the window curtain air bag is deployed
on the side on which the impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a window curtain air bag may be
deployed in other accident situations
(
Ypage 56).
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat-
egorizes the person in the front-passenger seat.
Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front air bag is either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
Rthe side impact air bag
Rthe window curtain air bag
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices
Requirements
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly
Rin an almost upright position with their back
against the seat backrest
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-
tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
Rsits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a
cushion. Fully retract the seat cushion length.
The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must lie as
flat as possible against the backrest of the front-
passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
:PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
;PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or
enabled.
XPress the Start/Stop button once or twice, or turn the SmartKey to position 1or2 in the
ignition lock.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul-
taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are
off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
front-passenger front air bag is able to deploy
in the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
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Safety

Installing a child restraint system:
XMake sure you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
XPull the seat belt smoothly from the belt out-
let.
XEngage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
XPull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat belt
retractor is enabled.
XPush the child restraint system down so that
the seat belt is tight and does not loosen.
Removing the child restraint system and deac-
tivating the special seat belt retractor:
XMake sure you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
XPress the release button of the seat belt
buckle and guide the seat belt tongue back
towards the belt sash guide.
The special seat belt retractor is deactivated.
Child restraint system
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
is required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
You can obtain further information about the
correct child restraint system from any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as
intended. The child cannot then be restrained
in the event of an accident, heavy braking or
sudden changes of direction. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Make sure that you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions and the notes on use. Please ensure,
that the base of the child restraint system is
always resting completely on the seat cush-
ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under or behind the child restraint system. Only use
child restraint systems with the original cover
designed for them. Only replace damaged
covers with genuine covers.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is installed 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 install child restraint systems prop-
erly, even if they are not being used. Make
sure that you observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
You will find further information on stowing
objects, luggage or loads under "Loading guide-
lines" (
Ypage 280).
GWARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems which have been damaged or subjected
to a load in an accident can no longer protect
as intended. The child cannot then be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have
been damaged or subjected to a load in an
accident as soon as possible. Have the secur-
ing systems on the child restraint system
checked at a qualified specialist workshop,
before you install a child restraint system
again.
The securing systems of child restraint systems
are:
Rthe seat belt system
Rthe LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
Rthe Top Tether anchorages
If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child on
the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the
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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 instal-
ling a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock veri-
fication indicator.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction
display in the instrument cluster.
Top Tether anchorages
Top Tether anchorage points =are installed in
the rear compartment behind the outer head
restraints on the parcel shelf.
XMove head restraint :up.
XFold up cover ;of Top Tether anchorage =.
XInstall the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system with Top Tether. Always comply with
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions when doing so.
XRoute Top Tether belt Aunder head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
XHook Top Tether hook ?of Top Tether belt
A into Top Tether anchorage =.
Make sure that Top Tether belt Ais not twis-
ted.
XTension Top Tether belt A. Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
XFold down cover ;of Top Tether anchorage
=.
XMove head restraint :back down again
slightly if necessary (Ypage 103). Make sure
that you do not interfere with the correct rout-
ing of Top Tether belt A.
Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
the child restraint system on a rear seat.
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant Classification System
(OCS)" (
Ypage 52).
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as a result of:
Ran incorrectly categorized person in the front-
passenger seat
Rthe unintentional deactivation of the front-
passenger front air bag
Rthe unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board
Rearward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a rearward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is permanently lit (
Ypage 45 )is the front-
passenger front air bag deactivated.
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