Mercedes-Benz Cls 500, Operator'S Manual

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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Once the top tether anchorage hook is
attached, the child restraint itself can be
secured. Tighten the top tether strap
according to the child restraint manufac-
turer's instructions.
Child seat anchors - LATCH type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for
the installation of a “LATCH” child seat
with the matching mounting fittings.
The anchors are located behind an uphol-
stery blend.
1
Indicates the position of the anchors
2
Anchors
왘
Lift upholstery blend up to access the
anchors.
왘
Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
i
For safety, make sure the hook
2
has
attached to the ring
3
beyond the
safety catch, as illustrated.
i
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.