2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 71

Safety and security Occupant safety are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. 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. When the child restraint is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident. G Observe Safety notes, see page 66. Outboard second-row and third-row seats 2 Anchorage rings 3 Hook X 1 Anchorage ring covers X Move the respective head restraint to its uppermost position (Y page 105). Release the respective seat backrest (Y page 103). The seat backrest folds down. Installation of infant and child restraint systems This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seat backrests. The tether anchorage ring of the second-row middle seat is located on the rear of the seat base (Y page 71). Press in lower part of anchorage ring cover 1 on the seat backrest on which a child seat is to be installed. Pull on upper part of anchorage ring cover 1 to remove cover. Store anchorage ring cover 1 in a convenient place (e.g. glove box). X X X Z 69