2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 82

Safety and Security Occupant safety Installation of infant and child restraint systems This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions. Not foldable rear seat backrest Head restraint must be installed (if removable) and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and the top of the seat back. Make sure the tether strap is not twisted. i For safety, make sure the hook 2 has attached to the ring 3 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Once the top tether anchorage hook is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. Tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Foldable rear seat backrest* Fold rear seat backrest slightly forward. Remove cover from anchorage ring. Guide tether strap between head restraint and top of the seat back. Head restraint must be positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and the top of the seat back. Make sure the tether strap is not twisted. 1 Cover Remove cover 1 from anchorage ring. Guide tether strap between head restraint and top of the seat back. 2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring Securely fasten the hook 2 to the anchorage ring 3. 80