2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 62

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. Head restraints must be positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat back. Make sure the tether strap is not twisted. 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. Reinstall cover after removing the tether strap. Child seat anchors - LATCH type This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for the installation of a LATCH child seat with the matching anchor fittings. 1 Cover of top anchorage ring Remove cover 1 from anchorage ring. Store cover 1 in a convenient place (e.g. glove box). Guide tether strap between head restraint and top of seat back. 2 Hook 3 Anchorage ring Securely fasten hook 2, which is part of the tether strap, to anchorage ring 3. Warning! G i For safety reasons, make sure hook 2 has attached to ring 3 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position. 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 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. 61