2010 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 60
2010 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 58 Version: 2.11.8.1 58 Occupant safety Top tether straps enable an additional connection to be made between child restraint systems secured with LATCH-type anchors and rear seats. This can further reduce the risk of injury. X Securely fasten hook =, which is part of the tether strap ?, to anchorage ring ;. Safety and security G Observe Safety notes, see page 55. Outboard second-row and third-row seats X Press in lower part of anchorage ring cover : on the seat backrest on which a child seat is to be installed. X Pull on upper part of anchorage ring cover : to remove cover. X Store anchorage ring cover : in a convenient place (e.g. glove box). X i For safety, make sure hook = is attached to anchorage ring ; beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Make sure Rtop tether strap ? is not twisted Rthe head restraint is installed and positioned such that top tether strap ? can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat backrest tether strap ? is positioned between the seat backrest and the cargo compartment cover blind (if installed) tether strap ? is positioned between the seat backrest and the cargo net (if installed) Rtop Move the respective head restraint to its uppermost position (Y page 88). X Release the respective seat backrest (Y page 84). The seat backrest folds down. X Guide the top tether strap between head restraint and top of the seat backrest. Rtop G Warning! When installing a child seat on a third-row seat, do not fasten the hook to the strap below the anchorage ring. Otherwise, the child seat will not be securely fastened. A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child seat is not properly secured in the vehicle. X Fold seat backrest up and push backwards until it engages audibly. An outboard second-row seat is locked properly only when the lock status indicator is in hinged position and the red marking is barely visible (Y page 86).
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