Mercedes-Benz 2003 C 240 Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
To fold anchors back
̈ Press down button 2 on each anchor
and return anchor 1 to its catch.
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With a child seat installed in the left
rear seat, the seat belt for the center
seat occupied by a passenger must op-
erate freely. Guide seat belt between
its seat cushion mount and backrest
mount along outside of right side child
seat anchor.
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Non-“LATCH” type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child
seat according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Warning! 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. un-
til they reach a height where a lap/shoulder
belt fits properly without a booster.
Before installing the child seat, make sure
anchors 1 are folded out and locked in
place.
Install child seat according to manufactur-
er’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached in the
right and left side anchors 1.
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 anchors 1 must be replaced.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.