Mercedes-Benz 2009 C-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Top tether straps enable an additional
connection to be made between child
restraint systems secured with LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) anchors and rear seats. This can
further reduce the risk of injury.
X
Remove anchorage ring cover
:
from the
anchorage ring of the seat on which a child
seat is to be installed.
X
Store anchorage ring cover
:
in a
convenient place (e.g. glove box).
X
Guide top tether strap
?
between the
head restraint and top of the seat backrest.
The head restraint must be positioned such
that top tether strap
?
can pass freely
between the head restraint and top of the
seat backrest.
X
Make sure top tether strap
?
is not
twisted.
X
Securely fasten hook
=
, which is part of
top tether strap
?
, to anchorage ring
;
.
X For safety, make sure hook
=
is attached
to anchorage ring
;
beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
Once hook
=
is attached, the child restraint
itself can be secured.
X
Install the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap
?
according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
After removing the child restraint system and
top tether strap
?
:
X
Reinstall anchorage ring cover
:
.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 52.
G
Warning!
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not
face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where
a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
Install child seat according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached to both
anchors.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result in
serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be replaced.
Each rear seat has two LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
anchors for the installation of a LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child seat with matching mounting
fittings.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may
also be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) anchors are
covered with upholstery blends.
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