2009 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 64
2009 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Safety and security Occupant safety Installation of infant and child restraint systems G Observe Safety notes, see page 59. This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions. Top tether straps enable an additional connection to be made between child restraint systems secured with LATCH-type anchors and rear seats. This can further reduce the risk of injury. X Remove anchorage ring cover 1 from the anchorage ring of the seat on which a child seat is to be installed. X Store anchorage ring cover 1 in a convenient place (e.g. glove box). X Securely fasten hook 3, which is part of top tether strap 4, to anchorage ring 2. X For safety, make sure hook 3 is attached to anchorage ring 2 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Once hook 3 is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. X Install the child restraint system and tighten top tether strap 4 according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. After removing the child restraint system and top tether strap 4. X Reinstall anchorage ring cover 1. 2 Anchorage ring 3 Hook 4 Top tether strap X Child seat anchors - LATCH-type G Observe Safety notes, see page 59. This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH-type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for the installation of a LATCH-type child seat with matching mounting fittings. G Warning! Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. 1 Anchorage ring cover Guide top tether strap 4 between the head restraint and top of the seat backrest. The head restraint must be positioned such that top tether strap 4 can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat backrest. X Make sure top tether strap 4 is not twisted. 62