child restraint MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 CABRIOLET 2003 C208 User Guide

67 Restraint systems
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care IndexSafety guidelines for the seat belt,
Emergency tensioning device and airbag
Wa r n i n g !
Accident research shows that the safest place for
children in an automobile is in the rear seat.
Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or
under in the front passenger seat of your vehicle,
you must properly use a BabySmart
TM child
restraint which will turn off the passenger side
front airbag. BabySmart
TM will not, however, turn
off the passenger’s side impact airbag.
It should be noted however that there is a
possibility for a side airbag related injury if
occupants, especially children, are not properly
seated or restrained when next to a side airbag
which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in
order to do its job.To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow
these guidelines: (1) occupants, especially
children, should never place their bodies or lean
their heads in the area of the door where the side
airbag inflates. This could result in serious
injuries or death should the side airbag be
activated; (2) always sit upright, properly use the
seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or
child restraint system for all children 12 years old
or under; and (3) always wear seat belts properly.
Wa r n i n g !
• Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly
stressed in an accident must be replaced and
their anchoring points must also be checked.
Use only belts installed or supplied by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.• Do not pass belts over sharp edges.• Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the belts.• Ai rba gs an d E T Ds are d esi gned to fun c tion on a
one-time-only basis. An airbag or Emergency
tensioning device (ETD) that was activated
must be replaced.

69 Restraint systems
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We recommend all infants and children be properly re-
strained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All
lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have
special seat belt devices for secure fastening of child
restraints.
To activate, pull shoulder belt out completely and let it
retract. During the seat belt retraction a ratcheting
sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt
device is activated. The belt is now locked.
To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt
retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in
the usual manner.Important!
The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in
all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories
and all Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be seated in an
appropriate infant or child restraint system properly
secured by a lap-shoulder belt or, if so equipped, a child
restraint lower anchorage system that complies with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and
225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.
When using any infant or child restraint system, be sure
to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels affixed to inside
of vehicle and to infant or child restraints.
Wa r n i n g !
Never release the seat belt buckle while vehicle is
in motion, since the special seat belt device will be
deactivated.

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Wa r n i n g !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger
front airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal
injury can result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt or lower anchors, fully in
accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions.Infants and small children should never share a
seat belt with another occupant. During an
accident, they could be crushed between the
occupant and seat belt.
Children too big for child restraint systems must
ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or
neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs.
until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt
fits properly without a booster.When the child restraint is not in use, remove it
from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to
prevent the child restraint from becoming a
projectile in the event of an accident.Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle;
even if the children are secured in a child restraint
system. Unsupervised children in a child restraint
system may use vehicle equipment and may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Child seat anchors - “LATCH” type
This vehicle is provided with two “LATCH” (Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at
each of the rear seats) for the installation of a “LATCH”
child seat having the matching mounting fittings.
The anchors are located behind an upholstery blend.
1Indicates the position of the anchors2Anchors
To install a “LATCH” type child seat, fold down the
upholstery blend. Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Non-“LATCH” type child seats may also be used and are
capable of being installed using the vehicle’s seat belt
system. Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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Wa r n i n g !Children too big for child restraint systems must
ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or
neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs.
until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt
fits properly without a booster.Install child seat according to manufacturer’s
instructions.The child seat must be firmly attached in the right
and left side anchors (2).An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose
during an accident which could result in serious
injury or death to your child.Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child
seat mounting fittings must be replaced.Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
even if the children are secured in a child restraint
system.

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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp
The operational readiness of the airbag
system is verified by the indicator lamp
“SRS” in the instrument cluster when
turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 1
or 2. If no malfunction is detected, the lamp will go out
after approximately 4 seconds; after the lamp goes out,
the system continues to monitor the components and
circuitry of the airbag system and will indicate a
malfunction by coming on again.
See page 61 for notes on airbags, see page 60 for belt
tensioners and page 69 for infant and child seat
restraint.Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning
When the warning lamp (1) comes on after starting the
engine, or if it comes on while driving, it indicates that
the fuel level is down to the reserve quantity of
approximately 2.1 gal (8 liters).
The warning lamp blinks when the fuel cap is not
closed, or a fuel system leak has been detected.
Retighten cap and see if lamp goes out after restart and
next OBD selfcheck.
If the warning lamp continues to blink after closing the
fuel cap correctly, have the fuel system checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
also cause the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate, see
page 224.
Wa r n i n g !
In the event a malfunction of the “SRS” is indicated
as outlined above, the “SRS” may not be
operational. For your safety, we strongly
recommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the
system checked; otherwise the “SRS” may not be
activated when needed in an accident, which could
result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy
unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also
result in injury.SRS
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care IndexRoll bar warning lamp
The roll bar warning lamp is located in the roll bar
switch in the center console. Roll bar switch see
page 47.
With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, the
roll bar warning lamp comes on and should go out with
the engine running.
With the engine running and the roll bar lowered, the
warning lamp in the roll bar switch will blink for
approx. 15 seconds. The blinking is reminding you to
raise the roll bar if the rear passenger seats are
occupied.
Note:
Have the roll bar system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Wa r n i n g !
The BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system will
ONLY work with a special child seat designed to
operate with it. It will not work with child seats
which are not BabySmart
TM compatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion and
child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the
effectiveness of the deactivation system.Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of special child seats.When using a BabySmart
TM compatible child seat
on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbag will not deploy only if the 7 indicator
lamp remains illuminated.
Please be sure to check the indicator every time
you use the special system child seat.Should the light go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation. If the light
remains out, do not use the BabySmart
TM restraint
to transport children on the front passenger seat
until the system has been repaired.
Wa r n i n g !
If the warning lamp does not go out after starting
the engine, or if it comes on while driving, then the
roll bar system is not operating properly and may
not activate in an accident. In this case, raise the
roll bar manually (see page 48) before continuing
to drive.

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CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 316
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 152
Catalytic converter......................................................... 176
CD changer
See Audio system ...................................................... 136
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 153
Center console .................................................................. 18
Central locking switch .................................................... 33
Central locking system ................................................... 25
Automatic central locking ......................................... 34
Choosing global or selective mode........................... 28
Electronic key .............................................................. 23
Locking and unlocking............................................... 27
Mechanical keys ........................................................... 30
Remote control ............................................................ 25
Changing wheels ........................................................... 263
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp............ 224
Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 222
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................. 108
Via oil dipstick........................................................... 252Child restraint .............................................. 53, 58, 59, 69
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 69
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 300
Clock, setting .................................................................. 102
COMAND, radio and telephone.................................... 174
Combination switch ....................................................... 113
Consumer information ................................................. 322
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 174
COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction and warning
messages ................................................................... 236
Coolant level
Adding coolant.......................................................... 254
Checking .................................................................... 253
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 237
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................ 82
Coolants .......................................................................... 320
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 320
Cruise control ................................................................. 210
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 149

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex General notes on the central locking system .............. 24
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 147
HHazard warning flasher switch ....................................115
Head restraints
Front.............................................................................. 46
Rear ............................................................................... 47
Removal ........................................................................ 46
Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................112
Headlights ........................................................................110
Heated seats...................................................................... 51
High beams
See Combination switch ........................................... 113
Hood ................................................................................. 250IIdentification labels....................................................... 309
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 146
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................... 80
Individual settings......................................................... 102Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 69
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 183
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 78
Activating display ....................................................... 81
Indicator lamps............................................................ 80
Instrument lamps ............................................................. 81
Instruments and controls ............................................... 16
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 147
Interior lighting .............................................................. 145
JJump starting .................................................................. 271KKeys, changing battery ................................................. 285
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................22