belt MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE 2017 X253 Owner's Manual

Matte finish ................................... 308
Paint ..............................................307
Plastic trim ....................................3 11
Power washer ................................ 307
Rear view camera .......................... 310
Roof lining ...................................... 312
Seat belt ........................................ 312
Seat cover ..................................... 311
Selector lever ................................ 311
Sensors ......................................... 309
Side running board ........................ 309
Steering wheel ............................... 311
Trim pieces ....................................3 11
Washing by hand ........................... 306
Wheels ...........................................3 08
Windows ........................................ 308
Wiper blades .................................. 309
Wooden trim .................................. 311
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 86
Plug-in module (telescopic rods) .... 282
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 279
Notes/how to use ......................... 279
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 276
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 282
Locking and unlocking ................... 283
Opening/closing ............................ 283
Stowage well (under) ..................... 282
Cargo compartment plug-in mod-
ule (telescope bars) .......................... 282
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 278
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
CD player (on-board computer) ........212
Center console
Lower section .................................. 39
Upper section .................................. 37
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 6
Change of address .............................. 28
Change of owner
ship
.......................... 28
Changing the media source .............211 Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles)
.................................................... 219
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 60
On the front-passenger seat ............ 61
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 61
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 62
Rear doors ....................................... 63
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 58
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 287
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 309
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 310
Climate control
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 118
Controlling automatically ............... 120
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 120
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 268
Defrosting the windows ................. 122
Defrosting the windshield .............. 121
ECO start/stop function ................ 119
General notes ................................ 118
Indicator lamp ................................ 120
Ionization ....................................... 124
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 268
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 119
Overview ........................................ 267
Overview of systems ...................... 118
Perfume atomizer .......................... 123
Perfume atomizer (multimedia
system) .......................................... 268
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumid ifica
tion ............................ 120
Index7

Rear viewcamera .......................... 17 7
Traffic Sig nAssis t.......................... 18 7
Messag ememory (on-board com -
puter ).................................................. 22 2
Messages
see Display message s
see Warnin gand indicato rlamp s
Mirro rturn signal
Cleanin g........................................ .309
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 270
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 271
Frequencies ................................... 356
Installation ..................................... 356
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 213
Transmission output (maximum) .... 356
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 8
MOExtended tires .............................. 315
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 354
Mounting a new wheel ................... 353
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 51
Raising the vehicle ......................... 351
Removing a wheel .......................... 353
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 351
MP3
Operation ....................................... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 05
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 204Overview .......................................... 36
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 64
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Ma

n-
ual .................................................. 263
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 209
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 209
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 126
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 50
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 47
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 42
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 42
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 43
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 50
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 52
Odometer ........................................... 207
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 219
Assistance graphic menu ............... 214
Index15

Replacing bulbsHigh-beam headlamps ................... 113
Important safety notes .................. 112
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 114
Low-beam headlamps .................... 113
Overview of bulb types .................. 113
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 113
Turn signals (front) ......................... 114
Reporting safety defects .................... 30
Rescue card ......................................... 31
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 237
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 230
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 89
Sliding sunroof ................................. 92
Tailgate ............................................ 84
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 28
Roller sunblind
Rear side windows ......................... 286
Roof carrier ........................................ 283
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 312
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 364
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Route guidance active ...................... 209
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 271
Selecting ........................................ 212 SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 95
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 46
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
center rear-compartment seat ......... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 43
Releasing ......................................... 46
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) ................................................ 99
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 97
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 106
Cleaning the cover ......................... 311
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 276
Important safety notes .................... 95
Seat heating .................................... 99
Seat heating problem .................... 100
Seat ventilation .............................. 100
Seat ventilation problem ................ 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 278
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 311
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 309
18Index

Service menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 214
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid .....................................3 62
Coolant (engine) ............................ 362
DEF special additives ..................... 361
Engine oil ....................................... 361
Fuel ................................................ 358
Important safety notes .................. 358
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 363
Washer fluid ................................... 363
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 218
On-board computer ....................... 215
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 219
Side impact air bag .............................4 9
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 234
Side running board
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature ..........9 0
Important safety information ........... 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................9 1
Resettin g........................................ .91
Reversin gfeature ............................ .89
SIRIUS services
see also Digit
al Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 275Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 92
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Resetting ......................................... 93
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Changing the programming .............7 8
Checking the battery ...................... .79
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 90
Display message ............................ 250
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .76
Important safety notes .................... 76
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 78
Loss .................................................8 0
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 127
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 129
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 129
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Snow chains ...................................... 332
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 288
Center console .............................. 287
General notes ................................ 287
Rear compartment ......... ................2
88
So

und
Switching on/off ........................... 264
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Specialist workshop ............................ 30
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 218
Digital ............................................ 208
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Segments ...................................... 203
Selecting the display unit ...............2 18
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 70
Index19

VINSeat ............................................... 358
Type plate ...................................... 357
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 254
Air bags ......................................... 257
Brakes ........................................... 253
Coolant .......................................... 258
Distance warning ........................... 260
Engine diagnostics ......................... 258
ESP
®.............................................. 254
ESP®OFF ....................................... 256
Fuel tank ........................................ 258
General notes ................................ 251
Overview .......................................... 35
Parking brake ................................ 257
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 258
Restraint system ............................ 257
Seat belt ........................................ 251
SPORT handling mode ................... 256
Steering ......................................... 262
Tire pressure monitor .................... 261
Warranty .............................................. 27
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 249
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 354
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 354
Wheel chock ...................................... 351
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 350
Checking ........................................ 330
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Important safety notes .................. 330
Information on driving .................... 330
Interchanging/changing ................ 350
Mounting a new wheel ................... 353
Mounting a wheel .......................... 351
Removing a wheel .......................... 353
Snow chains .................................. 332
Storing ........................................... 351 Tightening torque ........................... 354
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 354
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 231
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 121
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 304
Important safety notes .................. 363
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Winter driving
Important sa fety note
s .................. 332
Slippery road surfaces ................... 156
Snow chains .................................. 332
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 301
Summer tires ................................. 332
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 332
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 309
Important safety notes .................. 115
Replacing ....................................... 115
Without changing gears
Display message ............................ 248
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 311
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
24Index

After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor-
mation is deleted from the malfunction memory
or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-
tion with other information (if necessary, under
consultation with an authorized expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include:
Raccident reports
Rdamage to the vehicle
Rwitness statements
Further additional functions that have been con- tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for
example, vehicle location in case of an emer-
gency.
COMAND/mbrace
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle's
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain sit-
uations, and the location of the vehicle may be
compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys-
tem.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual or the Digital Operator's
Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Condi-
tions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deploy-
ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
RHow various systems in your vehicle were
operating
RWhether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened
RHow far (if at all) the driver was depressing theaccelerator and/or brake pedal and
RHow fast the vehicle was traveling
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no personal
data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location)
are recorded. Howe
ver, other parties, such as
law enforcement could combine the EDR data
with the type of personally identifying data rou-
tinely acquired during a crash investigation.
Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is needed
to read data that is recorded by an EDR, and
special equipment is required. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing the
vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat- ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci-
dent claims and vehicle safety. Since the Crash
Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract
data from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if
the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the
lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law enforce- ment; by federal, state or local government; in
connection with or arising out of litigation involv-
ing MBUSA or its su bsid
iaries and affiliates; or,
as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with, alter-
ing, modifying or removing the EDR component
may result in a malfunction of the Restraint Sys-
tem Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted.
This means that in the event of such conflict, the
federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.
32Data stored in the vehicle
Introduction

Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer wit hsegments20 3
Warning and indicator lamps:
å ESP®OF F254
÷ ESP®25 4
· Distanc ewarning26 0
Ð Powersteering assis-
tance malfunctioning26 2
6 Restrain tsystem43
ü Seat belt no tfastene d251
K High-beam headlamps109
L Low-beam headlamps109
T Parking lamp s109
R Rear fog lamp109
h Tirepressur emonitor26 1
;#! Turn signals109
=Multifunction display205
?Tachometer204
Warning and indicator lamps:
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)25 7
FunctionPag e
! ABSmalfunctioning25 4
; CheckEngin e258
% Diesel engine: preglow129
Electric parking brak e
applie d(red)25 7
F USAonly
! Canad aonly
Brake s(red)25 3
$ USAonly
J Canad aonly
M SPORT handlin gmod e
(Mercedes-AM Gvehicles)25 6
ACoolan ttemperature gauge20 4
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan tto ohot/cold25 8
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel level wit h
fuel filler flap location indica-
to r(right )
258
iInformation on displayin gth eoutside tem-
peratur ein th emultifunction display can be foun
dunder "Outside temperature display"
(Ypage 204).
Instrument cluster35
At a glance

Panic alarm
XTo arm:press and hold the !button :
for approximately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed.
XTo disarm: press the!button :again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
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.
The restraint system can also reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants are subjected during
an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
Rseat belt system
Rair bags
Rchild restraint system
Rchild seat securing systems
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 45)
Rhave adjusted their seat and head restraint
properly (Ypage 95). As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the correct
driver's seat position (
Ypage 95).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed (
Ypage 47).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn 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, in the event of an accident, the protection
offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags are not deployed. When an accident occurs, only
the air bags that increase protection in that par-ticular accident situation are deployed. How-
ever, 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 the Emergency
Tensioning Devices and air bags" (
Ypage 54).
For information on children traveling with you in
the vehicle and on child restraint systems, see
"Children in the vehicle" (
Ypage 58).
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 components of the
restraint system to accommodate a person
with disabilities, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only:
for further information contact our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1‑800‑367‑6372).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
driving aids which have been approved specifi-
cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
42Occupant safety
Safety

Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
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
GWARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This can affect
for example the Emergency Tensioning
Device or the air bag. 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.
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 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.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
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 50) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 58). 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
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (
Ypage 50). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypage 43) and "Air bags"
(Ypage 47). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle 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 ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
Occupant safety43
Safety
Z

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 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 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.
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.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) 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 58) in addition to the child restraint
44Occupant safety
Safety