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 the head restraint
:
back
down again slightly (
Y
page 107). Make sure
that you do not interfere with the correct rout-
ing of Top Tether belt
?
.
Child restraint system on the co-driv-
er's seat
General notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
on the rear seats are safer than children secured
on the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
a child restraint system on a rear seat.
Vehicles with the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system:
if it is absolutely necessary to fit a child restraint
system to the front-passenger seat, always
observe the information on the "Automatic
front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
tem" (
Y
page 53).
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as
a result of:
R
a child restraint system that is not detected
by the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system
R
unintentional disabling of the front-passenger
front airbag
R
unsuitable positioning of the child restraint
system, e.g. too close to the dashboard
Please observe the warning notice on the
front-passenger sun visor; see illustration.
G
WARNING
If you secure a child in a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
off, the front-passenger front airbag can
deploy in the event of an accident. The child
could be struck by the airbag. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that the front-passenger front air-
bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
child can occur.
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