Mercedes-Benz 2009 GL-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Occupant safety
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A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children
over 41 lb (18 kg) 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 to
the right and left side anchors.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may
come loose during an accident which could
result in serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be
replaced.
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.
The LATCH-type anchors are blended with
covers.
Example, second-row seats
1
Anchorage ring covers
X
Remove anchorage ring covers 1 from the
seat on which a child seat is to be installed.
Example, second-row seats
2
Anchors
X
Install a LATCH-type child seat according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
A rigid connection between the child seat
and the body of the vehicle is established.
!
Make sure the seat belt for the center
seat can operate freely with a child seat
installed.
Child safety
Child safety locks
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 68.
G
Warning!
Children could open a rear door from the
inside. This may cause serious personal
injury or an accident. Therefore, secure the
rear doors with the child safety locks
whenever children are riding in the back
seats of the vehicle.
The child safety locks on the rear doors
enable you to secure each rear door
individually. You cannot open a secured rear
door from the inside. You can open the rear
door from the outside when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Safety and security
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