Mercedes-Benz MERCEDIES-BENZ Automobile User Manual


 
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Warning!
USE CHILD RESTRAINTS
PROPERLY.
Children 12 years old and under
must never ride in the front seat,
except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart™ compatible
child seat, which operates with the
BabySmart™ system installed in the
vehicle to deactivate the passenger
side 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 will result.
The back seat is the safest place for
children. Infants and small children
must ride in back seats and be seated
in an infant or child restraint system,
which is properly secured with the
vehicle's seat belt, fully in accordance
with the seat manufacturer's
instructions.
Children risk of serious or fatal
injuries is significantly increased if the
child restraints are not properly
secured in the vehicle and they are
not
Children too big for child restraint
systems should ride in rear 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.
BabySmart™ Airbag
Deactivation System
Special child seats, designed for use
with the Mercedes-Benz system and
available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer are required for use with
the BabySmart™ airbag deactivation
system.
With the special child seat properly
installed, the passenger front airbag
will not deploy. The indicator
lamp located on the center console
will be illuminated, except with key
removed or in steering lock position
0. The system does not deactivate the
door mounted side impact airbag.
BabySmart™ is a trademark of
Siemens Automotive Corp.
Warning!
The BabySmart™ Airbag
Deactivation System will ONLY
work with a special seat designed to
operate with it. It will not work with
seats which are not BabySmart™
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. The passenger front
airbag will not deploy only if the
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™ restraint to transport
children, or other wise - do not
transport child restraints on the
front passenger seat until the system
has been repaired.