2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 73

Safety and security Occupant safety including some Mercedes-Benz approved child seats, can be used in this seating position. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for more information. Do not use the LATCH anchors or seat belt buckle for the outboard seats in conjunction with a child seat in 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 buckle for the second-row middle seat. X Move the head restraint to its uppermost position (Y page 105). 4 Anchorage ring 1 Seat backrest release strap 2 Seat backrest 3 Seat cushion X X G Warning! Please be aware that installation of a child seat in the second-row middle seat position can prevent the folding forward of the outboard second-row seats which can obstruct access to and exit from the third-row seats. In case of an accident it will be difficult for occupants of the third-row seats to leave the vehicle. Serious injuries could result. Install a child seat in one of the outboard seating positions according to the installation instructions if access to the third-row seats is required. Fold seat backrest 2 forward as far as necessary for you to access anchorage ring 4. Pull seat backrest release strap 1 in the direction of arrow. 4 Anchorage ring 5 Hook 6 Top tether strap Z 71