2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 55
2011 Mercedes G-Class Manual
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Children in the vehicle instructions when installing the ISOFIX child restraint system. X When an ISOFIX child seat securing system is installed, make sure that the center seat belt in the rear compartment is fully functional and can move freely. 53 Top Tether G Warning Observe "Important safety notes" (Y page 49). X G Warning Always lock the rear seat backrests in their upright position when the rear seats are occupied by passengers. Lock the rear seat backrests in their upright position before installing the Top Tether straps or when the cargo compartment is not in use. Make sure that rear seat backrests are secured properly by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests. If the seat backrest is not locked properly, the seat backrest could fold forward. The child restraint system is no longer supported properly or held in position and can no longer fulfill its function. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Top Tether provides an additional connection between the child restraint system secured with ISOFIX and the rear seat. It helps reduce the risk of injury even further. The Top Tether anchorage points are located on the trunk floor behind the rear bench seat. Remove the cargo compartment cover (Y page 196). X Move the head restraint upwards. X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top Tether. Comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions when doing so. X Route Top Tether belt = under the head restraint between the two head restraint bars. X Attach Top Tether hook : to Top Tether anchorage ; on the trunk floor. X Make sure that Top Tether belt = is not twisted. X Tension Top Tether belt =. Comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions when doing so. X Move the head restraint back down again slightly if necessary (Y page 80). Make sure that you do not interfere with the correct routing of Top Tether belt =. G Warning! Only use the described top tether anchorage rings for the respective child seat. Other lashing eyelets could tear in case of an accident. Make sure the top tether straps are not crossed or twisted and the hook is attached and closed properly. Z Safety
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