Mercedes-Benz 176.012, Руководство пользователя

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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 system is fitted with a Top Tether
belt, this should always be used.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they
could fold forwards in the event of an acci-
dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of
direction. As a result, child restraint systems
cannot perform their intended protective
function. 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 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.
If the rear backrest is not engaged and
locked, the red lock verification indicator will
be visible (
Y
page 309).
Top Tether anchorages
The Top Tether anchorage points are located
on the rear side of the backrests on both
outer rear seats.
Vehicles with adjustable head restraints:
X
Move the head restraint upwards.
X
Route Top Tether belt = under the head
restraint between the two head restraint
bars.
Vehicles without adjustable head
restraints:
X
Top Tether belt with one belt strap: route
Top Tether belt = centrally over the head
restraint.
or
X
Top Tether belt with two belt straps:
route one Top Tether belt = to the left and
one to the right past the side of the head
restraint.
All vehicles:
X
Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
Top Tether. Always comply with the child
restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions when doing so.
X
Hook Top Tether hook ; of Top Tether belt
= into Top Tether anchorage : .
Ensure that:
R
Top Tether hook ; is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage : as shown
R
Top Tether belt = is not twisted
R
Top Tether belt = is routed between the
rear seat backrest and the luggage com-
partment cover if the luggage compart-
ment cover is fitted
X
Tension Top Tether belt = . Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
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Children in the vehicle
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