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If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
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Move the seat backrest or seat back slightly
when the vehicle is stationary.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE
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convenience function. Informa-
tion about the convenience function can be
found under "Belt adjustment" (Y page 44).
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
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the hazard warning lamps are switched on
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the emergency lighting is activated
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the vehicle doors are unlocked
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the front side windows are lowered
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vehicles with a memory function: the electri-
cally adjustable steering wheel is raised when
the driver's door is opened
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the engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
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vehicles with Mercedes me connect: auto-
matic emergency call
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
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always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
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be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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always observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)". (Y page 48)
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WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion, for example by:
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releasing the parking brake
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shifting the transmission to the neutral
position
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starting the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
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WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro-
tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Y page 42) and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Y page 43).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where a
Children in the vehicle
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Safety
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