2010 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 61
2010 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 59 Version: 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety G Warning! the seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat. 59 After installing top tether straps, make sure the seats are locked properly, the seat backrests are in an upright position and they are locked properly. 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. If a seat and seat backrest are not locked properly, the seat could move forward and 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 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. X Lower the head restraint if necessary (Y page 88). Make sure top tether strap ? can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat backrest. X Install the child restraint system and tighten top tether strap ? according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. After removing the child restraint system and top tether strap ?: X Move the head restraint to its uppermost position (Y page 88). Reinstall anchorage ring cover :. X Second-row middle seat G Warning! Only install a child seat in the second-row middle seat position if the outboard seat belt buckle is not obstructed or overlapped by the child seat. Not all child seats, 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 Pull seat backrest release strap : in the direction of arrow. Z Safety and security
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