2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 57

Occupant safety Make sure: RThe 55 Children in the vehicle Safety notes If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: X Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child. X Make sure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion. seat belt is always fitted snugly. RAdjust RPlace the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible on your hips. Seat and head restraint G Observe Safety notes, see page 81. Position seat = and head restraint properly. See (Y page 82) for seat and head restraint adjustment. Observe the following points: RAlways be in a properly seated position. RThe position should be as far rearward from the front air bag in the steering wheel as possible, while still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. RAdjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. X RThe G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. The children could Rinjure Rbe themselves on parts of the vehicle seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten and position your seat belt. is as nearly upright as possible. seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold vehicle equipment that can be operated even if the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch or removed from the vehicle, such as seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or the memory function RThe seat backrest must be in a position that RAdjust Rinjure themselves or cause an accident with the seat cushion so that the front edge of the seat cushion lightly supports your legs. the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while the seat is being adjusted. RAdjust RNever If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and the child could be burned by these parts. G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger or cargo compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. Z Safety and security the seat belt so that the shoulder section is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder.