2003 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 67

Safety and Security Occupant safety Installation of infant and child restraint system Guide top tether strap between head restraint and top of seat back. Head restraint must be installed and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat back. Vehicle without third row seats Vehicle with third row seats* 3 Anchorage rings for second row seats 4 Anchorage rings for third row seats* This vehicle is provided with three tether anchorages 3 for a top tether strap behind the second row seats. 3 Anchorage rings for second row seats 4 Anchorage rings for third row seats* This vehicle is provided with tether anchorages for a top tether strap behind the second row seats 3 and the third row seats 4. When using the third row observe the following: Installation of infant and child restraint systems with a top tether strap is allowed only on both third row seats plus the center second row seat. ! 1 Hook 2 Anchorage ring Securely fasten the hook 1 to the anchorage ring 2. For safety, make sure that the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Do not use the tether anchorages 4 for a top tether strap on a second row seat. 67