2010 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 58

56 Occupant safety Installation of infant and child restraint systems G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. G Warning! Safety and security Always lock the seat backrests in their upright position when the rear seats are occupied by passengers. Lock the seat backrests in their upright position before installing top tether straps or when the extended cargo compartment is not in use. Make sure that seat backrests are secured properly by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests. If a seat backrest is not locked properly, the seat backrest could fold. The child seat would no longer be supported properly or positioned to provide its intended benefit. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. X This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions. Top tether straps enable an additional connection to be made between child restraint systems secured with LATCH-type (ISOFIX) anchors and rear seats. This can further reduce the risk of injury. Securely fasten hook ?, which is part of top tether strap A, to anchorage ring =. Make sure hook ? is attached to anchorage ring = beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. X Depending on make, model, and according to the manufacturers mounting instructions, guide top tether strap A past the head restraint : on the right and left. or X Guide top tether strap A over the center of the head restraint :. X Make sure top tether strap A is not twisted. Once hook ? is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. X Install the child restraint system and tighten top tether strap A according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. After removing the child restraint system and top tether strap A: X Pull down and close anchorage ring cover ; from respective anchorage ring =. X Press in upper part of anchorage ring cover ; on the seat backrest on which a child seat is to be installed. X Pull on lower part of anchorage ring cover ; to lift up anchorage ring cover ; from anchorage ring =.