Specifics of Legal Disclaimer Language The following are general examples that may not address all state and local law requirements. Dealer is to review with local legal counsel to ensure federal, state and/or local regulations are addressed. Airbag Disclaimers The following airbag disclaimer should be included at the bottom of all print ads in which airbags are mentioned. The disclaimer should appear in capital letters, as follows: For models with a back seat: WARNING: THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIRBAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY TO A CHILD UNDER 13. THE SAFEST SEATING POSITION FOR YOUR CHILD IS IN THE REAR SEAT, BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY INSTALLED CHILD SEAT, OR CORRECTLY WEARING A SEAT BELT IF TOO LARGE FOR A CHILD SEAT. SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL WARNINGS. Occupant Classification System (OCS) safety information: All current Mercedes-Benz models are equipped with the OCS (with the exception of the G-Class), which is designed to turn off the front passenger’s front airbag when the system senses the weight of a typical child 12 months old or younger plus the weight of a standard child restraint. See vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for important additional information on this system and further information regarding the transportation of children heavier than a typical 12-month-old. For new models without a back seat and with OCS: SEE OWNER’S MANUAL OR CONSULT YOUR DEALER FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) AND PROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD SEAT. TM BabySmart Safety Information: Most Mercedes-Benz vehicles from MY 1998 through 2003, select models from 2004 through TM TM 2006, and current G-Class vehicles are equipped with BabySmart . Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with BabySmart have a device that recognizes the presence of a BabySmartTM-equipped child seat when properly installed in the front passenger seat and deactivates the passenger front airbag. TM For models without a back seat and with BabySmart : SEE OWNER’S MANUAL OR CONSULT YOUR DEALER FOR ™ INFORMATION REGARDING BABYSMART AND PROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD SEAT. Radio Disclaimers If the radio ad is model-specific, e.g., ML350 instead of M-Class: MSRP excludes all options, taxes, title, registration, [and dealer prep]. Options, model availability, and price may vary. [See dealer for details.] If the radio ad is class-specific, e.g., M-Class instead of ML350: MSRP for a [year, model] excludes options, taxes, title, registration, [and dealer prep]. Options, model availability, and price may vary. [See dealer for details.] For Arizona and Tennessee, VERSION D: You must also incorporate “includes transportation charge.” Please check your state law for any additional or varying disclosure requirements including particular additional fees and charges that might otherwise be required to be specifically stated in advertising. If model shown has optional equipment (including metallic paint), the following line should be included: (Model) shown at [MSRP plus the price of equipment] includes optional [list all optional equipment]. Published August 2015, Rev. 10 Mercedes-Benz Brand Communication Standards l Page 69
