2004 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 69
2004 Mercedes C-Class Manual
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Safety and Security Occupant safety Child seat anchors - LATCH-type This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the outer rear seats) for the installation of a LATCH-type child seat with the matching mounting fittings. If a child seat is not installed, the LATCH-type anchors can be folded back between the seat cushion and the backrest. Install child seat according to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning! G i The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 1. With a child seat installed in the left rear seat, the seat belt for the center seat occupied by a passenger must operate freely. Guide seat belt between its seat cushion mount and backrest mount along outside of right side child seat anchor. To fold anchors back Press down button 2 on each anchor and return anchor 1 to its catch. Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. Before installing the child seat, make sure anchors 1 are folded out and locked in place. Install child seat according to manufacturer's instructions. i 1 Anchors 2 Button Grip inner side of anchors 1 and fold forward until they audibly lock in place. Non-LATCH-type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle's seat belt system. Install child seat according to the manufacturer's instructions. 69