2011 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 57

219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 55 Version: 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 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. Once hook = is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. X 55 After removing the child restraint system and top tether strap ?: X Reinstall anchorage ring cover :. Child seat anchors - LATCH-type (ISOFIX) G Observe Safety notes, see page 52. G Warning! X Remove anchorage ring cover : from the anchorage ring of the seat on which a child seat is to be installed. X Store anchorage ring cover : in a convenient place (e.g. glove box). X Guide top tether strap ? between the head restraint and top of the seat backrest. The head restraint must be positioned such that top tether strap ? can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat backrest. X Make sure top tether strap ? is not twisted. X Securely fasten hook =, which is part of top tether strap ?, to anchorage ring ;. X For safety, make sure hook = is attached to anchorage ring ; beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in 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 seat belt positioning for children over 41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. Install child seat according to manufacturer's instructions. The child seat must be firmly attached to both anchors. An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child. Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be replaced. Each rear seat has two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) anchors for the installation of a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat with matching mounting fittings. Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) 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. The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) anchors are covered with upholstery blends. Z Safety and security Install the child restraint system and tighten top tether strap ? according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions.