Mercedes-Benz GLC : Detecting risks, avoiding danger / Advantage of a rearward-facing child restraint system
It is preferable to transport a baby or a small
child in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint
system. In this case, the child sits in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel and faces
backwards.
Babies and small children have comparatively
weak neck muscles in relation to the size and
weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cervical
spine during an accident can be reduced in
a rearward-facing child restraint system.
Only use the following securing systems for child
restraint systems:
The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
The vehicle's seat belt system
The Top Tether anchorages
Installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system is preferred...
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...
Other information:
Left/right rear seat
Preferred securing system:
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchor
Also secure Top Tether if
present.
Alternative securing system:
Vehicle seat belt
Front passenger seat
Securing system:
Vehicle seat belt
Be sure to observe:
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
ensure, both before and during the journey,
that the status of the front passenger airbag
is correct for the current situation...
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
get out and be struck by oncoming traffic...