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 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. Adjust the rear seat backr-
ests so that they are positioned upright.
Make sure that the backrest in the rear com-
partment engages fully. To do so, pull firmly on
the seat backrest.
Top Tether anchorages
Top Tether anchorage points
?
are located on
the rear side of the backrests on both outer rear
seats.
X
Move head restraint
=
upwards
(
Y
page 110).
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-
ment cover
:
if luggage compartment
cover
:
is fitted
R
Top Tether belt
B
is routed between rear
seat backrest
;
and the safety net if the
safety net is fitted
X
Tension Top Tether belt
B
. 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 110). Make sure
that you do not interfere with the correct rout-
ing of Top Tether belt
B
.
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Safety
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