Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Brief Overview of Most Important Points User Manual
Brief Overview of Most Important Points
Safely Transporting Children in the Vehicle
Always observe the following when transporting children:
- Never leave children unattended in the vehicle (/ page 69).
- Secure children up to a height of (1.50 m) on the respective seat (see illustration above) properly with a suitable and approved child restraint system , and secure small children in a rearward-facing child restraint system.
- Observe the child restraint system manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Left/right rear seat (preferred seats) Preferred securing system: - ISOFIX mounting bracket
and - Also, secure Top Tether if present (/ page 78).
Alternative securing system: - Vehicle seat belt
- Additionally, attach Top Tether if recommended by the manufacturer of the child restraint system (/ page 78).
Be sure to observe:
- If the rear seat is occupied, before commencing the journey ensure that the status of the rear air bag is correct for the current situation (/ page 52).
Front passenger seat
Securing system:
- Vehicle seat belt
Be sure to observe:
- If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that the status of the front passenger air bag is correct for the current situation (/ page 50).
rearward-facing child restraint system only in combination with automatic air bag shutoff
Center rear seat
Securing system:
- Vehicle seat belt
- Additionally, attach Top Tether if recommended by the manufacturer of the child restraint system (/ page 78).
Important safety notes
Basic Information
Be Diligent
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a child in the child restraint system may have serious consequences. Always be diligent in securing a child carefully before every journey.
Never allow babies and children to travel sitting on the lap of another vehicle occupant.
To improve protection for children younger than 12 years old or under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height, Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the following information:
- Always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
- The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight, and size of the child.
- The vehicle seat must be suitable for the child restraint system to be installed:
Accident statistics show that children secured on the rear seats are generally safer than children secured on the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on the rear seat.
The generic term child restraint system
The generic term child restraint system is used in this Operator’s Manual. A child restraint system is, for example:
- A baby car seat
- A rearward-facing child seat
- A forward-facing child seat
- A child booster seat – Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
Observe laws and legal requirements
Always observe the legal requirements when using a child restraint system in the vehicle.
Securing systems for child restraint systems in the vehicle
Use only the following securing systems for child restraint systems:
- The ISOFIX mounting brackets
- The vehicle’s seat belt system
- The Top Tether anchorages
Simply attaching to the ISOFIX mounting brackets on the vehicle can reduce the risk of installing the child restraint system incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat belt of the ISOFIX child restraint system, always comply with the permissible gross weight for the child and child restraint system (/ page 77).
A child booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a height where a three-point seat belt can be installed properly without a child booster seat. Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
Observe standards for child restraint systems
All child restraint systems must meet the following standards:
- U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
- Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
Confirmation that the child restraint system complies with the standards can be found on an instruction label on the child restraint system. This confirmation can also be found in the installation instructions that are included with the child restraint system.
Important Warning Notices
Always secure a child restraint system correctly
WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to incorrect installation of the child restraint system
The child can then not be protected or restrained as intended.
- Be sure to comply with the manufacturer’s installation instructions for the child restraint A system and its correct use.
- Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system always rests on the sitting surface of the seat.
- Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or behind the child restraint system.
- Use child restraint systems only with the original cover designed for them.
- Always replace damaged covers with genuine covers.
- Always observe the vehicle-specific information.
- Observe the warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the child restraint system.
WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to unsecured child restraint systems in the vehicle If the child restraint system is incorrectly mounted or unsecured, it may come loose.
The child can then not be protected or restrained as intended.
Unused child restraint systems could be flung around and hit vehicle occupants.
- Always comply with the manufacturer’s installation instructions for the child restraint system and its correct use.
- Always fit child restraint systems correctly, even if they are transported in the vehicle unused.
Do not modify the child restraint system
WARNING
Risk of injury due to modifications to the child restraint system
The child restraint system can no longer function properly. This poses an increased risk of injury.
- Never modify a child restraint system.
- Only affix accessories which have been specially approved for this child restraint system by the child restraint system’s manufacturer.
Use only child restraint systems that are in proper working condition
WARNING
Risk of injury or death caused by the use of damaged child restraint systems
Child restraint systems or their retaining systems that have been subjected to stress in an accident may not be able to perform their intended protective function.
- Always immediately replace child restraint systems that have been damaged or involved in an accident.
- Have the securing systems for the child restraint systems checked at a qualified specialist workshop before installing a child restraint system again.
Avoid direct sunlight
WARNING
Risk of burns when the child seat is exposed to direct sunlight If the child restraint system is exposed to direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up excessively.
Children could suffer burns from these parts, particularly the metallic parts of the child restraint system.
- Always make sure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight.
- Cover the child restraint system with a blanket, for example.
- If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to cool before securing a child into it.
- Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Observe when stopping or parking
WARNING
Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
If persons, particularly children, are subjected to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold, there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
- Never leave persons, particularly children, unattended in the vehicle.
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
- Open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
- Get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
- Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion by, for example:
- Releasing the parking brake.
- Changing the gearbox position.
- Starting the vehicle.
- Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
- When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
- Keep the key out of reach of children.
Warning sticker in the rear passenger compartment
Rear air bag (visible when the left or right rear door is open) (/ page 73)
Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat
WARNING
Risk of injury or fatal injury when using a rearward-facing child restraint system while the co-driver airbag is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the co-driver seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off, the co-driver airbag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be struck by the airbag.
- Always ensure that the co-driver airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
- NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERI-OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Observe the specific instructions for the rear-ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems (/ page 74).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, always observe the additional notes.
R When using a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front passenger air bag must always be disabled. This is the case only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously (/ page 50).
- The front passenger air bag is enabled when the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is not lit. The front passenger air bag may be deployed during an accident. In that case, do not use rearward-facing child restraint systems.
Information on the automatic front passenger air bag shutoff
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger air bag is correct for the current situation.
WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system
Objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system can interfere with the function of the automatic front passenger air bag shutoff.
- Do not place any objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system.
- Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.
- The backrest of a forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting against the seat backrest of the front passenger seat.
- Always comply with the installation instructions from the child restraint system manufacturer.
When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-specific information (/ page 71).
Rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger air bag must be disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be continuously lit (/ page 50).
WARNING
Risk of injury or fatal injury when using a rearward-facing child restraint system while the co-driver airbag is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the co-driver seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off, the co-driver airbag can deploy in the event of an accident.
- Always ensure that the co-driver airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
- NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERI-OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Depending on the child restraint system and the stature of the child, the front passenger air bag is enabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up.
The front passenger air bag may be deployed during an accident. If the front passenger air bag is in this status, no rearward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat.
Instead, install the rearward-facing child restraint system on a suitable rear seat.
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child restraint system on the co-driver seat and you position the co-driver seat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an accident, the child could:
- R be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off
- Always move the co-driver seat as far back as possible. In doing so, always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the seat belt outlet.
If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and the co-driver seat accordingly.
- Always comply with the child restrain system manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects:
- The function of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff (/ page 50)
Notes for vehicles with rear airbags
When securing a child in a child restraint system on an outer rear seat, it is essential to observe the following instructions:
- If the rear seat is occupied, observe the information on the rear airbag in the seat backrest of the front seat (/ page 65)
You can disable or enable the rear airbags individually via the multimedia system (/ page 53). You can determine the status of the rear air bag via the REAR SEAT AIR BAG indicator lamp in the overhead control panel (/ page 52).
Notes for vehicles with belt airbag
When securing a child in a child restraint system on an outer rear seat with a belt airbag, it is essential to observe the following instructions:
- Do not use belt-secured child restraint systems other than the approved KIDFIX XP and AMG KIDFIX XP.
- Secure a rearward-facing child restraint system using the ISOFIX mounting brackets.
Secure a forward-facing child restraint system with the ISOFIX mounting brackets and, if present, the Top Tether anchorage. - Observe the notes in “Belt airbag in rear seat belt” (/ page 63).
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