Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Rear seat backrests that are not locked can
also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the
event of an accident.
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Always lock rear seat backrests after
installing Top Tether belts.
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Observe the lock verification indicator.
If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked,
this will be shown on the multifunction display
on the instrument cluster.
The risk of injury can be reduced by Top Tether
as Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured with
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) and the vehicle.
The child restraint system must be equipped
with a Top Tether belt.
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If necessary, move head restraint 1
upwards Adjusting the rear seat head
restraints(
→
page 90).
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Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
system with Top Tether. Always comply with
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions when doing so.
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Route Top Tether belt 5 under head
restraint 1 between the two head restraint
bars.
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Guide Top Tether belt 5 downwards
between combined luggage cover and net 3
and backrest 2 .
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Hook Top Tether hook 6 of Top Tether belt
5 without twisting into Top Tether anchor‐
age 4 .
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Tension Top Tether belt 5 . Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur‐
er's installation instructions when doing so.
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If necessary, move head restraint 1 down‐
wards Adjusting the rear seat head
restraints(
→
page 90). Make sure that you do
not interfere with the routing of Top Tether
belt 5 .
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