2009 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 69

Safety and security Occupant safety the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. After removing the child restraint system and the top tether strap. X If the storage box is not removed Rthe X Reinstall anchorage ring cover 1. top tether anchorage ring ; located on the floor for use with a child restraint in the rear center seat position cannot be accessed hook = of the top tether strap when attached to the anchorage ring ; on an outer rear seat backrest may push against the storage box and prevent the seat backrest from properly locking into position Wagon Rthe G Warning! Always lock the seat backrest in its upright position when the rear seat bench is occupied by passengers, after installing top tether straps, or the extended cargo compartment is not in use. Make sure that seat backrest is secured properly by pushing and pulling on the seat backrest. 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. Prior to installing a tether strap, note the following steps: X Roll up the retractable luggage cover and the partition net. X Guide the top tether strap between the head restraint and top of the seat back. The head restraints must be installed (if removable) and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat back. X Make sure the tether strap is not twisted. Anchorage rings 2 are located on the back side of the rear outer seat backrests and on the floor behind the rear center seat. X If you place a child seat in the left or center rear seat position, remove the twin roller blind and return the seat to its original position. ! Do not reinstall the twin roller blind with a child seat and top tether installed in the left and/or center rear seat position. X Remove the storage box (if so equipped). If you place a child seat in the right rear seat position, the twin roller blind can remain installed if so desired. X With a child seat and top tether installed in the right rear seat position and the twin roller blind installed, make sure the top tether strap is positioned between the seat backrest and the twin roller blind. X Fold the rear seat backrest slightly forward. 2 Anchorage rings 3 Hook X Fold up anchorage ring 2. X Securely fasten hook 3, which is part of the top tether strap, to anchorage ring ;. Z 67