Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS 550, Operator'S Manual

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Occupant safety
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Once top tether anchorage hook
3
is
attached, the child restraint itself can be
secured.
X
Install the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap
4
according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
After removing the child restraint system and
the top tether strap
4
.
X
Reinstall the anchorage ring cover
1
.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH-type
anchors (at each of the rear seats) for the
installation of a LATCH-type child seat with
matching mounting fittings.
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 59.
G
Warning!
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Posi-
tion 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 lbs until they reach a height where
a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
Install child seat according to manufac-
turer’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached to
the right and left side 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 anchor fittings must be replaced.
Non-LATCH-type 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 anchors are covered with
upholstery blends.
1
Indicates the position of the anchors
2
Anchors
X Fold the upholstery blend upward to access
the anchors
2
.
X Install a LATCH-type child seat according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
A rigid connection is established between
the child seat and the body of the vehicle.
Safety and security