Pets in the vehicle 53 Always observe the instructions and safety notes "Before driving off" for securing objects, luggage or loads ( Y page 159). must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the backrest of the front-passenger seat. The child restraint system must not be put under strain by the head restraint. If possible, adjust the head restraint position accordingly. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is cor- rectly routed from the belt sash guide to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint sys- tem.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the vehicle belt sash guide. In addition, always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions. You can obtain child restraint systems and information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G WARNING Child restraint systems or their securing sys- tems that have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident cannot perform their intended protective function. In the event of an accident, sharp braking or a sudden change in direction, the child may not be held securely. There is an increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
Immediately replace child restraint systems that have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident. Have the child restraint securing systems checked in a qualified spe- cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint system again. Safety Observe the warning labels on the child restraint system. If children are travelling in the vehicle, be sure to observe the notes on "Children in the Vehi- cle" ( Y page 51). "Universal" category child restraint systems can be recognised by their orange approval label. Pets in the vehicle G WARNING If you leave animals unsupervised or unse- cured in the vehicle, they may push a button or a switch, for example. They could:
R activate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example R switch vehicle systems on or off, thus endangering other road users In the event of an accident, sudden braking or abrupt changes of direction, unsecured ani- mals could be flung around the vehicle, injur- ing the vehicle occupants. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Never leave animals unattended in the vehi- cle. Always secure animals correctly during a journey, e.g. in an animal transport box. Example: approval label on the child restraint sys- tem The securing system of the child restraint system is the seat belt.
If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat, always move the front-passenger seat as far back as possible. The entire base of the child restraint system Z