Before installing an ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem on the second row of seats:
X
Move the rear seat backrests in the second
row to an upright position (
Y
page 107).
X
Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on
both ISOFIX securing rings
:
.
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats.
Non-ISOFIX child seats may also be used and
can be installed using the vehicle's seat belt
system. When fitting a child restraint system, be
sure to observe the manufacturer's installation
and operating instructions and the instructions
for correct use of the child restraint system
(
Y
page 62).
Top Tether
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured with
ISOFIX and the vehicle. It helps reduce the risk
of injury even further. If the child restraint sys-
tem is fitted with a Top Tether belt, this should
always be used.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the rear seats or the rear seat backrests are
not locked, they could fold forwards in the
event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden
changes of direction. As a result, child
restraint systems cannot perform their inten-
ded protective function. Rear seats and rear
seat backrests that are not locked can also
cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of
an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock the rear seats and rear seat
backrests after fitting a Top Tether belt.
Observe the lock verification indicator. Adjust
the rear seat backrests so that they are in an
upright position.
Make sure that the backrest in the rear com-
partment engages fully. To do so, pull firmly on
the seat backrest.
Top Tether anchorages
The Top Tether anchorages for the second row
of seats are located on the rear side of the
backrests on both outer rear seats. For the third
row of seats, use the lashing eyelets in the lug-
gage compartment floor.
X
Move head restraint
=
upwards
(
Y
page 105).
X
Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top
Tether. Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions when doing so.
X
Route Top Tether belt
B
under head restraint
=
between the two head restraint bars.
X
Guide Top Tether belt
B
downwards between
luggage compartment cover
:
and rear seat
backrest
;
.
X
Hook Top Tether hook
A
of Top Tether belt
B
into Top Tether anchorage
?
.
Ensure that:
R
Top Tether hook
A
is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage
?
as shown
R
Top Tether belt
B
is not twisted
R
Top Tether belt
B
is routed between rear
seat backrest
;
and luggage compart-
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Children in the vehicle
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