2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 64

62 Children in the vehicle ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for specially-designed child restraint systems on the rear seats. Securing rings for two ISOFIX child restraint systems are installed on the left and right of the rear seats. Install child restraint systems without the ISOFIX securing system using the vehicle's seat belts. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of child restraint systems. Top Tether G Warning Observe "Important safety instructions" (Y page 58). Safety G Warning ! When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat belt for the center seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the seat belt could be damaged. 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. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. X Remove covers :. 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 anchorages are located on the rear of the rear seat backrests. ; Securing rings X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system. Comply with the manufacturer's instructions when installing the ISOFIX child restraint system. X Remove respective covering cap : of the Top Tether anchorage.