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

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Occupant safety
72
X
Guide top tether strap
6
between head
restraint and top of the seat backrest.
i For safety, make sure hook
5
is attached
to anchorage ring
4
beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
X Securely fasten hook
5
, which is part of
top tether strap
6
, to anchorage ring
4
.
Make sure
R
the top tether strap is not twisted
R
the head restraint is installed and
positioned such that the top tether strap
can pass freely between the head restraint
and top of the seat backrest
R
the top tether strap is positioned between
the seat backrest and the cargo
compartment cover blind (if installed)
R
the top tether strap is positioned between
the seat backrest and the cargo net (if
installed)
X
Fold seat backrest up and push backwards
until it engages audibly.
G
Warning!
After installing the top tether strap, make
sure the seat backrest is in an upright
position and is locked properly.
If the seat backrest is not locked properly,
the seat backrest could fold. The child seat
would no longer be supported properly or
positioned to provide its intended benefit.
That could cause serious or even fatal
injuries.
X
Lower the head restraint if necessary
(
Y
page 105).
Make sure the top tether strap can pass
freely between the head restraint and top
of the seat backrest.
X
Install the child restraint system and
tighten the top tether strap according to
the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH-type
anchors (at each of the outboard second-row
seats and third-row seats) for the installation
of a LATCH-type child seat with matching
mounting fittings.
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 66.
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
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 mounting 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.
Safety and security