2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 70

Safety and security Occupant safety Child seat anchors - LATCH-type G Observe Safety notes, see page 62. This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH-type anchors (at each of the rear outer 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. 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 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. Install child seat according to manufacturer's instructions. The child seat must be firmly attached to the right and left side anchors. 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 mounting fittings must be replaced. 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. The LATCH-type anchors are covered with upholstery blends. 2 Anchorage ring 3 Hook X For safety, make sure hook = has attached to anchorage ring 2 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. X Swing the rear seat backrest to the rear until it engages. X Check the rear seat backrest to be locked in its upright position (Y page 316). Once hook 3 is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. X 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 X Fold the upholstery blend upward to access anchors 2. X Install a LATCH-type child seat according to the manufacturer's instructions. A rigid connection between the child seat and the body of the vehicle is established. 68