2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 95
2008 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Safety and Security Occupant safety Lower the head restraint if necessary ( page 135). Make sure the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat backrest. Install the child restraint system and tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Second-row middle seat* Warning! Warning! G After installing top tether straps, make sure the seats are properly locked the seat backrests are in an upright position and are properly locked An outboard second-row seat is properly locked only when lock status indicator 1 is in hinged position and red marking 2 is barely visible ( page 131). If a seat and seat backrest are not properly locked, the seat could move forward and the seat backrest could fold. The child seat would no longer be properly supported or positioned to provide its intended benefit. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. G Only install a child seat in the second-row middle seat position if the outboard seat belt buckle is not obstructed or overlapped by the child seat. Not all child seats, including some Mercedes-Benz approved child seats, can be used in this seating position. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for more information. Do not use the LATCH anchors or seat belt buckle for the outboard seats in conjunction with a child seat the second-row middle seat position. Child seats in the middle seating position must only be secured by the middle seat position seat belt inserted into the seat belt receptacle for that seat. 94