2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 74

Safety and security Occupant safety X Guide top tether strap 6 between head restraint and top of the seat backrest. i For safety, make sure hook 5 is attached to anchorage ring 4 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. X Securely fasten hook 5, which is part of top tether strap 6, to anchorage ring 4. Make sure Rthe Rthe If the seat backrest is not locked properly, the seat backrest could fold. The child seat would no longer be supported properly or positioned to provide its intended benefit. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. X top tether strap is not twisted X head restraint is installed and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat backrest top tether strap is positioned between the seat backrest and the cargo compartment cover blind (if installed) top tether strap is positioned between the seat backrest and the cargo net (if installed) Fold seat backrest up and push backwards until it engages audibly. Lower the head restraint if necessary (Y page 105). Make sure the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat backrest. Install the child restraint system and tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Rthe Child seat anchors - LATCH-type This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH-type anchors (at each of the outboard second-row seats and third-row seats) for the installation of a LATCH-type child seat with matching mounting fittings. Rthe X G Observe Safety notes, see page 66. 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. G Warning! After installing the top tether strap, make sure the seat backrest is in an upright position and is locked properly. 72