2007 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 80

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. Warning! LATCH-type anchors The LATCH-type anchors are located between the seat cushion and the backrest. The child seat must be firmly attached to the right and left side anchors 1. 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 anchor fittings must be replaced. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. G 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 belt positioning for children over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. Install child seat according to manufacturer's instructions. i 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. 1 Anchors Install child seat according to the manufacturer's instructions. i 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. 79