child seat MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2016 W205 Owner's Manual

Steering wheel ............................... 340
Trim pieces .................................... 340
Washing by hand ........................... 336
Wheels ........................................... 338
Windows ........................................ 338
Wiper blades .................................. 338
Wooden trim .................................. 340
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 313
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 244
Center console
Lower section ............................ 40, 41
Upper section .................................. 39
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 81
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 124
Low-beam headlamps .................... 123
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ............................................ 124
Reversing lamps ............................ 124
Turn signals (front) ......................... 124
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 124
Changing the media source ............. 243
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 252
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connecting .................................... 173
Controls ......................................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Indicator lamp ................................ 172
Removing ....................................... 173
Storing ........................................... 171
Warming up ................................... 170
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 168
Child
Restraint system .............................. 63
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 66 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 64
On the front-passenger seat ............ 65
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 65
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 66
Rear doors ....................................... 67
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 319
Cle
aning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 339
Climate control
3-zone automatic control panel ..... 131
Control panel for automatic cli-
mate control (1 zone) .................... 130
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 130
Controlling automatically ............... 133
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 133
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 303
Defrosting the windows ................. 136
Defrosting the windshield .............. 135
ECO start/stop function (3-zone
automatic climate control) ............. 132
General notes ................................ 129
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 143
Indicator lamp ................................ 133
Ionization ....................................... 140
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 303
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 132
Overview ........................................ 302
Overview of systems ...................... 129
Perfume atomizer .......................... 138
Perfume atomizer (multimedia
system) .......................................... 303
Pre-entry climate control (via key)
(multimedia system) ...................... 303
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 142
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time (multimedia sys-
tem) ............................................... 303
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 141
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Lane Tracking package.....................216
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................253
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 64
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 267
Light sensor (display message) ....... 267
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 120
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 118
Cornering light function ................. 120
Fogged up headlamps .................... 121
General notes ................................ 118
Hazard warning lamps ................... 120
High beam flasher .......................... 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 119
Light switch ................................... 118
Low-beam headlamps .................... 119
Parking lamps ................................ 119
Rear fog lamp ................................ 119
Setting exterior lighting ................. 118
Standing lamps .............................. 119
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 250
Turn signals ................................... 119
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 308
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 89
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 8
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off .......................... .119
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ....... ......................................... 108M
M+S tires
............................................ 362
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 37
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 172
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 248
mbrace
Call priority ....................................3 23
Display message ............................ 261
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 323
Downloading routes ....................... 326
Emergency call .............................. 320
General notes ................................ 320
Geo fencing ................................... 326
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............3 25
MB info call button ........................ 322
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 325
Remote vehicle locking .................. 324
Roadside Assistance button .......... 321
Search & Send ............................... 323
Self-test ......................................... 320
Speed alert ....................................3 26
System .......................................... 320
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 326
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 324
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 83
General notes .................................. 83
Inserting .......................................... 83
Locking vehicle ................................ 89
Removing ......................................... 83
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 89
Memory card (audio) ......................... 244
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ...........................................1 16
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 219
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 222
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 216
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DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 192
General notes ................................ 185
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 218
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 61
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 215
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 255
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 305
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 306
Frequencies ................................... 386
Installation .....................................3 86
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245
Transmission output (maximum) .... 386
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................8 3
MOExtended tires .............................. 343
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 384
Mounting a new wheel ................... 383
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 80
Raising the vehicle ......................... 381
Removing a wheel .......................... 383
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 380
MP3
Operation ....................................... 244
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual..................................................2
98Multifunc
tion display
Function/notes .............................2 37
Permanent display ......................... 251
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 236
Overview .......................................... 38
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 99
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 98
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 145
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 54
Faults ............................................... 58
Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 56
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................5 1
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Children in the vehicle ..................... 62
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 54
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 47
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 61
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 46
Seat belt .......................................... 48
14Index

Refuelingprocess (PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles) .......................... .165
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 326
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 327
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 122
Overview of bulb types .................. 123
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 123
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 271
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 137
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 263
Introduction ..................................... 46
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 99
Roller sunblinds ............................. 101
Side windows ................................... 95
Sliding sunroof ................................. 99
Trunk lid ........................................... 90
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 101
Rear side windows ......................... 317
Rear window .................................. 318
Roof carrier ........................................ 315
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 341
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 394
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 62
Hybrid drive system ......................... 44
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 44
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 307
Inserting ........................................ 307
Inserting/removing ........................ 307
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Selecting ........................................ 244
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 51
Adjusting the height ......................... 50
center rear-compartment seat ......... 50
Cleaning ......................................... 341
Correct usage .................................. 49
Fastening ......................................... 50
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Releasing ......................................... 50
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Warning lamp (function) ................... 51
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 108
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 108
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 106
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 117
Cleaning the cover ......................... 341
Correct driver's seat position ........ 104
Important safety notes .................. 104
Seat heating .................................. 108
Seat heating problem .................... 110
18Index

Panic alarm
XTo activate:press!button :for at
least one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed.
XTo deactivate: press!button :again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function
or KEYLESS ‑GO
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
Furthermore, the restraint system may also
reduce the forces exerted on the vehicle occu-
pants when an accident occurs.
The restraint system includes:
RSeat belt system
RAir bags
RChild restraint system
RChild seat securing system
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only offer
the intended level of protection if all vehicle
occupants:
Rare correctly wearing their seat belts.
(Ypage 49)
Radjust their seat and head restraint properly
(Ypage 104). The driver is also responsible for ensuring that
the steering wheel has been correctly posi-
tioned. Observe the information relating to the
correct driver's seat position (
Ypage 104).
Always ensure the air bag can inflate properly if
deployed (
Ypage 51).
An air bag supplements a correctly fastened
seat belt. As an additional safety device, the air
bag increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. For exam-
ple, if the protection already provided by a cor-
rectly fastened seat belt will suffice, the air bags
are not deployed. Furthermore, only the air bags that would increase the degree of protection
afforded to the vehicle occupants in the event of
an accident are deployed. Seat belts and air
bags generally do not protect against objects
penetrating the vehicle from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation can
be found under "Triggering of Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices and air bags" (
Ypage 58).
See “Children in the vehicle” for information on
children traveling with you as well as vehicle
restraint systems (
Ypage 62).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details. USA only: for further information con-
tact our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1‑800‑367‑6372).
Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
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regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched
on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
All vehicles, except hybrid vehicles:
GWARNING
If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint
system components may be triggered unin-
tentionally or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. This can affect the Emer- gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
Hybrid vehicles:
GDANGER
If the restraint system is malfunctioning, indi- vidual restraint system components may be
triggered unintentionally or might not be trig-
gered at all in the event of an accident with a
high rate of vehicle deceleration. This could
affect Emergency Tensioning Devices or air
bags, for example. The vehicle's high-voltage
electrical system may also not be deactivated
as intended in the event of an accident. You
could suffer an electric shock if you touch the
damaged components of the vehicle's high-
voltage electrical system. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. Immediately switch off the ignitionand remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock after an accident.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp :and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS).
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled. If, in the
event of an accident, all deployment criteria
are met, the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed.
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.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-
led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (
Ypage 54) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 62). There you
will also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
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seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (Ypage 54). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypage 48) and "Air bags"
(Ypage 51). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
A correctly fastened seat belt is the most effec-
tive means of restraining the movement of vehi- cle occupants in the event of an accident or the
vehicle rolling over. This reduces the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle interior or being thrown from
the vehicle. Furthermore, the seat belt helps to
keep the vehicle occupants in the best position
in relation to the air bag.
The seat belt system consists of:
RSeat belts
REmergency Tensioning Devices for the front
seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear
compartment
RSeat belt force limiters for the front seat belts
and the outer seat belts in the rear
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or suddenly from
the belt outlet, the inertia reel locks. The belt
strap cannot be pulled out further.
Emergency Tensioning Devices tighten the seat belts in an accident, pulling them close against
the occupant's body. They do not, however, pull
vehicle occupants back towards the backrest.
Emergency Tensioning Devices do not correct
an incorrect seat position or incorrectly worn
seat belts.
When triggered, the seat belt force limiter
reduces 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
makes it possible to reduce the forces to which
vehicle occupants are subjected during an acci-
dent.
!If the front-passenger seat is unoccupied,
do not insert the belt tongue into the buckle of
the front-passenger seat. This may otherwise lead to the triggering of the Emergency Ten-
sioning Device in the event of an accident,
which will then 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 incorrectly fastened, it can-
not protect as intended. Furthermore, an
incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause addi-
tional injury, for example, in an accident, dur-
ing braking or when abruptly changing direc-
tion. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants are
seated properly with a correctly fastened seat belt.
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 under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height cannot
fasten the seat belt correctly without an addi- tional suitable restraint system. If the seat
belt is incorrectly fastened, it cannot protect
as intended. Furthermore, an incorrectly fas-
tened seat belt can cause additional injury, for
example, in an accident, during braking or an
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abrupt change of direction. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, always secure persons under
5 ft (1.50 m) in height in suitable restraint
systems.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cle. The child restraint system must be appro-
priate to the age, weight and size of the child
Ralways observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Children in the vehicle"
(
Ypage 62) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper-
ating instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 54)
GWARNING
The seat belts may not perform their intended protective function if:
Rthey are damaged, modified, extremely
dirty, bleach or dyed
Rthe seat belt buckle is damaged or
extremely dirty
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt
anchorages or inertia reels have been modi-
fied
Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters. Modi-
fied or damaged seat belts may tear or fail,
e.g. in an accident. Modified Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices could accidentally trigger or
fail to deploy when necessary. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify the seat belts, Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices, belt anchorages or inertia
reels. Make sure that the seat belts are
undamaged, not worn out and clean. Follow-
ing an accident, have the seat belts checked
immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Only use seat belts that have been approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
AMG Performance seat:
this seat is designed
for the standard three-point seat belt. If you
install another multi-point seat belt, e.g. sport or
racing se at b
elts, the restraint system cannot
provide the best level of protection.
GWARNING
If you feed seat belts through the opening in
the seat backrest, the seat backrest may be
damaged or may even break in the event of an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Only use the standard three-point seat belt.
Never modify the seat belt system.
Proper use of the seat belts
Pay attention to the safety notes about the seat
belt (Ypage 48).
All vehicle occupants must fasten the seat belt
correctly before setting off. Make sure that all
occupants are wearing their seat belts correctly
for the entire journey.
When fastening the seat belt, make sure that:
RThe seat belt tongue is inserted into the belt
buckle that belongs to the seat.
RThe seat belt is tightened across your body.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
coat.
RThe seat belt is not twisted.
Only then can the forces produced in the
event of an accident be evenly distributed
across the belt.
RThe shoulder section of the belt must always
be routed across the center of the shoulder.
The shoulder section of the belt should not
come into contact with your neck and must
not be routed under the arm. Where possible,
adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height.
RThe lap belt must be taut and as low as pos-
sible over your lap.
The lap belt must always pass across your hip
joints and never across your stomach or
abdomen. Pregnant women must take partic-
ular care. If necessary, the lap belt can be
pushed down across the hip joints and pulled
tig ht u
sing the shoulder section.
RThe seat belt is not routed over sharp, pointed
or fragile objects.
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If these items are on or in your clothing, e.g.
eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., stow these items
in a more suitable location.
ROnly one person should use each seat belt at
any one time.
On no account should babies or children
travel sitting on the lap of another vehicle
occupant. During an accident, they could be
crushed between the occupant and seat belt.
RObjects are not secured with a seat belt if the
seat belt is being used by one of the vehicle’s occupants.
Also make sure that there are no objects, e.g.
cushions, between the occupant and the seat.
Seat belts are solely intended for the protection
and restraint of the vehicle occupants. To
secure objects, luggage or loads, always
observe the "Loading guidelines" (
Ypage 308).
Fastening and adjusting the seat belts
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Ypage 48) and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 49).
If the center rear seat belt is being used, also
observe the information about the seat belt for
the center rear seat (
Ypage 50).
Basic illustration
XAdjust the seat (Ypage 104).
The seat backrest must be in an almost ver-
tical position.
XPull the seat belt smoothly from the belt outlet
and engage belt tongue ;into belt
buckle :.
The seat belt on the driver’s seat and the
front-passenger seat may be tightened auto-
matically, see "Belt adjustment"
(
Ypage 51).
XIf necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
The shoulder section of the seat belt must
always be routed across the center of the shoul-
der. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary.
XTo raise: slide the belt outlet upwards.
The belt outlet will engage in various posi-
tions.
XTo lower: hold belt outlet release =and slide
belt outlet downwards.
XLet go of belt outlet release =in the desired
position and make sure that the belt outlet
engages.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor to
securely fasten child restraint systems in the
vehicle. Further information can be found under
"Special seat belt retractor" (
Ypage 62).
Seat belt for the center rear seat
If the left-hand rear seat backrest is folded down and back up again, the rear center seat belt may
lock. The seat belt can then not be pulled out.
XTo release the rear center seat belt: pull
the seat belt out approximately 1 in (25 mm)
at the belt outlet on the backrest and then
release it again.
The seat belt is retracted and released.
Releasing seat belts
!Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up.
Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be
trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism.
This could damage the door, the door trim
panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts
can no longer fulfill their protective function
and must be replaced. Visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
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RAdjust the seats properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the seat
is in an almost upright position. The center of
the head restraint must support the head at
about eye level.
RMove the driver's and front-passenger seats
as far back as possible. The driver's seat posi-
tion must allow the vehicle to be driven safely.
ROnly hold the steering wheel on the outside.
This allows the air bag to be fully deployed.
RAlways lean against the backrest while driv-
ing. Do not lean forwards or lean against the
door or side window. You may otherwise be in
the deployment area of the air bags.
RAlways keep your feet in the footwell in front
of the seat. Do not put your feet on the dash-
board, for example. Your feet may otherwise
be in the deployment area of the air bag.
RFor this reason, always secure persons less
than 5 ft (1.50 m)tall in suitable restraint sys-
tems. Up to this height, the seat belt cannot
be worn correctly.
If a child is traveling in your vehicle, also
observe the following notes:
RAlways secure children under twelve years of age and less than 5 ft (1.50m)tall in suitable
child restraint systems.
RChild restraint systems should be installed on
the rear seats.
ROnly secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
when the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is permanently lit, the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated
(
Ypage 47).
RAlways observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant Classification System
(OCS)" (
Ypage 54) and on "Children in the
vehicle" (Ypage 62) in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
and operating instructions.
Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent
an air bag from functioning correctly. Before
starting your journey and to avoid risks resulting from the speed of the air bag as it deploys, make
sure that:
Rthere are no people, animals or objects
between the vehicle occupants and an air
bag.
Rthere are no objects between the seat, door
and B-pillar.
Rno hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hang on
the grab handles or coat hooks.
Rno accessories, such as cup holders, are
attache d to the vehicle within the deployment
area of an air bag, e.g. to doors, side windows,
rear side trim or side walls.
Rno heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects are in
the pockets of your clothing. Store such
objects in a suitable place.
GWARNING
If you modify the air bag cover or affix objects
such as stickers to it, the air bag can no longer
function correctly. There is an increased risk
of injury.
Never modify an air bag cover or affix objects
to it.
GWARNING
Sensors to control the air bags are located in
the doors. Modifications or work not per-
formed correctly to the doors or door panel-
ing, as well as damaged doors, can lead to the
function of the sensors being impaired. The air
bags might therefore not function properly
anymore. Consequently, the air bags cannot
protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do. There is an increased risk of
injury.
Never modify the doors or parts of the doors.
Always have work on the doors or door pan-
eling carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
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