Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 240, Operator'S Manual

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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
Prior to installing a tether strap, note the
following steps:
왘
Roll up retractable luggage cover and
partition net.
왘
If you place a child seat in the left or
center rear seat position, remove twin
roller blind (
컄
page 229) and return
seat to its original position.
왘
If you place a child seat in the right rear
seat position, the twin roller blind can
remain installed if so desired.
왘 Fold the rear backrest slightly forward
(
컄 page 230).
왘
Guide top tether strap between head
restraint and top of seat back.
Head restraints must be installed
(if removable) and positioned such that
the top tether strap can pass freely
between the head restraint and top of
the seat back.
Make sure the tether strap is not
twisted.
왘
Fold the rear backrest back until it
locks in place (
컄
page 231).
Anchorage rings 1 are located on the
back side of the outer rear backrests and
on the floor behind the rear center seat.
1 Anchorage ring
2 Hook
!
Do not reinstall twin roller blind with a
child seat and top tether installed in the
left and center rear seat position.
i
With a child seat and top tether
installed in the right rear seat position
and twin roller blind installed, make
sure the top tether strap is positioned
between seat backrest and twin roller
blind.
Warning!
G
Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied by pas-
sengers, or the extended cargo area is not in
use. Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on the backrest.