weight MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV 2018 Owner's Manual

TelephoneAccepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 230
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 288
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 287
Display message ............................ 267
Introduction ................................... 230
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230
Number from the phone book ........ 230
Redialing ........................................ 231
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 230
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 221
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 235
Outside temperature ...................... 221
Setting (climate control) ................ 128
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 235
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 237
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 356
Checking manually ........................ 355
Display message ............................ 262
Maximum ....................................... 355
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 337
Notes ............................................. 353
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 337
Recommended ............................... 352
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 336
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 355
Important safety notes .................. 355
Restarting ...................................... 356
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 358
Function/notes ............................. 356
General notes ................................ 356
Important safety notes .................. 357
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 359 Restarting ...................................... 358
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Warning message .......................... 358
Tire pres sure s
ensors
Display message ............................ 263
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 333
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 335
Storage location ............................ 333
Tire pressure not reached .............. 337
Tire pressure reached .................... 337
Using ............................................. 336
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 368
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 367
Bar (definition) ............................... 367
Changing a wheel .......................... 369
Characteristics .............................. 367
Checking ........................................ 349
Curb weight (definition) ................. 368
Definition of terms ......................... 367
Direction of rotation ...................... 369
Display message ............................ 262
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 369
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 367
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 366
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 367
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 368
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 368
Important safety notes .................. 349
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 367
Information on driving .................... 349
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 368
Labeling (overview) ........................ 364
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 369
Load index ..................................... 366
Load index (definition) ................... 368
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 368
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Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) .....................................368
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................3 68
Maximum tire load ......................... 366
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 368
MOExtended tires .......................... 351
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 369
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................3 68
Replacing ....................................... 369
Service life ..................................... 350
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 368
Snow chains .................................. 351
Speed rating (definition) ................ 368
Storing ...........................................3 70
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 367
Summer tires in winter .................. 351
Temperature .................................. 363
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 369
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 68
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 368
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 367
Tire size (data) ............................... 373
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 364
Tire tread ....................................... 350
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 368
Total load limit (definition) ............. 369
Traction ......................................... 363
Traction (definition) ....................... 369
Tread wear ..................................... 363
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 362
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 367
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 369
Wheel and tire combination ........... 373
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 367
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 283
C

haracter suggestions ................... 282 Deleting characters ....................... 282
Entering a space ............................ 282
Entering characters ....................... 282
Gesture control .............................. 282
Handwriting recognition ................ 282
Operating the touchpad ................. 282
Overview ........................................ 282
Quick access for Audio .................. 283
Switching ....................................... 282
Switching input line ....................... 282
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 347
Important safety notes .................. 343
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 384
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 329
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 216
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 218
Driving tips .................................... 215
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Important safety notes .................. 214
Installing the ball coupling ............. 216
Lights display message .................. 251
Power supply ................................. 218
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 140
Removing the ball coupling ............ 218
Trailer loads ................................... 384
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 343
Installing the towing eye ................ 344
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 346
Removing the towing eye ............... 345
Transporting the vehicle ................ 346
With both axles on the ground ....... 345
Towing eye ......................................... 333
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 232
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................. 205
Important safety notes .................. 205
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Instrument cluster display .............205
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 218
Trailer towing
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 218
Transfer case ..................................... 155
Transmission
Display message ............................ 265
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 35
Transmission position display ......... 148
Transporting the vehicle .................. 346
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 168
Driving downhill .............................1 68
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 168
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 30
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 25
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 224
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 251
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 118
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 375
Installation ..................................... 375
Transmission output (maximum) .... 375
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 85 From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 289
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 303
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 32
Data acquisition ............................... 33
Display message ............................ 264
Electronics ..................................... 375
Equipment ....................................... 29
Individual settings .......................... 231
Limited Warranty ............................. 33
Loading .......................................... 359
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 373
Maintenance .................................... 30
Operating safety .............................. 31
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 30
Parking .......................................... 158
Parking for a long period ................ 160
Pulling away ................................... 139
Raising ........................................... 370
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 370
Technical data ............................... 375
Towing away .................................. 343
Transporting .................................. 346
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 85
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 78
Vehicle data ................................... 382
Vehicle data
Dimensions .................................... 382
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 384
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Maximum water depth ................... 383
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 376
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Protecting the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the Operator's Manual requires you to
dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-
use them. Observe the relevant environmental
rules and regulations when disposing of materi-
als. In this way you will help to protect the envi-
ronment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
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Introduction

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 60) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper-
ating instructions
Ralways observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 52)
GWARNING
The seat belts may not perform their intended protective function if:
Rthey are damaged, modified, extremely
dirty, bleached 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 be damaged in an accident,
although the damage may not be visible, e.g.
due to splinters of glass. Modified or damaged
seat belts may tear or fail, e.g. in an accident.
Modified Emergency Tensioning 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 and 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 seat belts, 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
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Ypage 46).
All vehicle occupants must be wearing the seat
belt correctly before beginning the journey. Also
make sure that all vehicle occupants are always
wearing the seat belt correctly while the vehicle
is in motion.
When fastening the seat belt, always make sure
that:
Rthe seat belt buckle tongue is inserted only
into the belt buckle belonging to that seat
Rthe seat belt is pulled tight across your body
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
coat.
Rthe seat belt is not twisted
Only then can the forces which occur be dis-
tributed over the area of the belt.
Rthe shoulder section of the belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder
The shoulder section of the seat belt should
not touch your neck or be routed under your
arm or behind your back. Where possible,
adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height.
Rthe lap belt is taut and passes across your lap as low down as possible
The lap belt must always be routed across
your hip joints and not across your abdomen.
This applies particularly to pregnant women.
If necessary, push the lap belt down to your
hip joint and pull it tight using the shoulder
section of the belt.
Rthe seat belt is not routed across sharp, poin-
ted or fragile objects
If you have such items located on or in your
clothing, e.g. pens, keys or eyeglasses, store
these in a suitable place.
Ronly one person is using a seat belt
Infants and children must never travel sitting
on the lap of a vehicle occupant. In the event
Occupant safety47
Safety
Z

The front-passenger front air bag will only
deploy if:
Rthe system, based on the OCS weight sensor
readings, detects that the front-passenger
seat is occupied (
Ypage 52). The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
not lit (
Ypage 52)
Rthe restraint system control unit predicts a
high accident severity
Driver's knee bag
Driver's knee bag :deploys under the steering
column. The driver's knee bag is deployed
together with the front air bag.
The driver's knee bag offers additional thigh,
knee and lower leg protection for the occupant
in the driver's seat.
Side impact air bags
GWARNING
Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or pre-
vent deployment of the air bags integrated
into the seats. Consequently, the air bags
cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. In addition, the operation of
the occupant classification system (OCS)
could be adversely affected. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz.
Front side impact air bags :and rear side
impact air bags ;deploy next to the outer bol-
ster of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the side impact air bag offers
additional thorax protection. However, it does
not protect the:
RHead
RNeck
RArms
If the restraint system control unit detects a side
impact, the side impact air bag is deployed on
the side on which the impact occurs.
The side impact air bag on the front-passenger
side deploys under the following conditions:
Rthe OCS system detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied or
Rthe seat belt buckle tongue is engaged in the belt buckle of the front-passenger seat
If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle,
the side impact air bag on the front-passenger
side deploys if an appropriate accident situation
occurs. In this case, deployment is independent
of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied
or not.
Window curtain air bags
Occupant safety51
Safety
Z

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

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up and remains lit,
even though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult or a per-
son of a stature corre-
sponding to that of an
adult.The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor-
rect.
XMake sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person
on the front-passenger seat are met (Ypage 52).
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-
passenger seat may not be used.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up and/or
does not stay on.
The front-passenger seat
is:
Runoccupied
Roccupied by the
weight of a child up to
twelve months old in a
child restraint system
OCS is malfunctioning.
XMake sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the child
seat.
XMake sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests 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. If necessary,
adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.
XMake sure that the seat cushion length is fully retracted.
XWhen installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat
belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-passenger seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and the child
restraint system being pulled too tightly.
XCheck for correct installation of the child restraint system.
Make sure that the head restraint does not apply a load to the child
restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint accord-
ingly.
XMake sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto the
seat.
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off and/or
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do not install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat. It is recom-
mended that you install the child restraint system on a suitable rear
seat.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Deployment of Emergency Tensioning
Devices and air bags
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has
been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a
deployed air bag replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
GWARNING
A deployed air bag no longer offers any pro-
tection and cannot provide the intended pro-
tection in an accident. There is an increased
risk of injury.
Have the vehicle towed to a qualified special-
ist workshop in order to have a deployed air
bag replaced.
It is important for your safety and that of your
passenger to have deployed air bags replaced
56Occupant safety
Safety

Children in the vehicle
Important safety 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
a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children are generally better protected there.
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 Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safetynotes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 52)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Ypage 46 )and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 47).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lb s(18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seatbelt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driver's
seat belt, are equipped with a special seat belt
retractor. When activated, the special seat belt
retractor ensures that the seat belt cannot
slacken once the child seat is secured.
60Children in the vehicle
Safety

information on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (Ypage 52). There you will also
find information on deactivating the front-
passenger front air bag.
All child restraint systems must meet the fol-
lowing standards:
RU.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225
RCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 210.2
Confirmation that the child restraint system cor-
responds to the standards can be found on an
instruction label on the child restraint system.
This confirmation can also be found in the instal-
lation instructions that are included with the
child restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur-
ing system
GWARNING
For LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint sys-
tems in which the child is secured using the
safety belt integrated in the child restraint
system, the maximum permissible weight of
the child and child restraint system together
is 73 lbs (33 kg).
If the child and the child restraint system
together weigh more than 73 lbs (33 kg), the
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system
with integrated safety belt no longer offers
sufficient protection. The LATCH-type (ISO-
FIX) child seat securing system may be over-
loaded, and the child may not be restrained in
an accident, for example. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
If the child and the child restraint system
together weigh more than 73 lbs (33 kg), use
only a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint sys-
tem in which the child is also secured with the
vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child
restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if
available. Regularly check that the permissible gross
weight of the child together with the child
restraint system is still maintained.
Always comply with the manufacturer's instal-
lation and operating instructions for the child
restraint system used.
Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged
correctly in both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings
!When installing the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the middle
seat does not get trapped. The seat belt could
otherwise be damaged.
Vehicles with rear seat armrest: adjust the
rear seat armrest so that LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
securing rings :for the LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint system are accessible.
XInstall the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system on both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings :.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) is a standardized securing
system for specially designed child restraint
systems on the rear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems are installed on the left and
right of the rear seats.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the vehicle's
seat belt system. Install the child seat according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
Top Tether
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system secured with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) sys-
62Children in the vehicle
Safety