Mercedes-Benz V 200 4MATIC 2015, Operating Instructions Manual

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! When fitting the child restraint system in
vehicles with a rear bench seat, make sure
that the seat belt for the middle seat does not
get trapped. Otherwise, the seat belt could be
damaged.
:
ISOFIX securing ring (example: individual
seat)
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
certain rear seats. ISOFIX securing rings
:
for
an ISOFIX child restraint system are fitted
between the seat cushion and the seat backrest.
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 59).
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.
Top Tether anchorages
Example: individual seat
Top Tether anchorage
;
is located at the bot-
tom of the rear side of the rear seat on the cross
brace between the seat or bench seat leg.
X Move head restraint
:
upwards.
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
?
under head
restraint
:
between the two head restraint
bars.
X Hook Top Tether hook
=
of Top Tether
belt
?
into Top Tether anchorage
;
.
Make sure that Top Tether belt
?
is not twis-
ted.
X Tension Top Tether belt
?
. Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
X
If necessary, move head restraint
:
back
down again slightly (
Y
page 106). Make sure
that you do not interfere with the correct rout-
ing of Top Tether belt
?
.
Children in the vehicle
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Safety
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