2010 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 60

58 Occupant safety Once hook ? is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. X Safety and security Install the child restraint system and tighten top tether strap A according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. After removing the child restraint system and top tether strap A: X Vehicles with non-foldable rear bench seat: The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) anchors are blended with covers. Vehicles with split rear bench seat: The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) anchors are located between the seat cushion and the backrest. Pull down and close anchorage ring cover ; from respective anchorage ring =. Child seat anchors - LATCH-type (ISOFIX) G Observe Safety notes, see page 54. G Warning! Non-foldable rear bench seat 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 both 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. Information sign : indicates the position of anchor =. X Remove anchorage ring covers ; from anchors = by pulling it in direction of arrow. X Store anchorage ring covers ;, for example in the storage compartment of the rear center armrest. Each rear outer seat has two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) anchors for the installation of a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat with matching mounting fittings. Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) 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. Split rear bench seat, child seat anchors