2007 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 95

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" child seat with the matching mounting fittings. The anchors are located behind an upholstery blend. 2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring Swing rear seat backrest to the rear until it engages. Check the rear seat backrest to be locked in its upright position ( page 412). Once the top tether anchorage hook is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. Install the child restraint system and tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. 1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchors Lift up upholstery blend to access the anchors 2. Install child seat according to the manufacturer's instructions. ! Make sure the seat belt for the center seat can operate freely with a child seat installed. i Non-LATCH type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle's seat belt system ( page 88). Install child seat according to the manufacturer's instructions. 94