2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 66
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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64 Children in the vehicle Make sure that: RTopTether hook = is engaged in TopTether anchorage ;, as illustrated RTopTether belt ? is not twisted RTopTether belt ? is routed between the seat backrest and the cargo compartment cover if the cargo compartment cover is installed RTopTether belt ? is routed between the rear seat backrest and the cargo net if the cargo net is installed. Safety the routing of TopTether belt ? is not impaired. X Install the "LATCH" child seat mount with TopTether. Always comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Make sure that TopTether belt ? sits taut. Center seat in the 2nd row of seats G Warning G Warning Do not secure the Top Tether hook to the loop underneath the Top Tether anchorage if you are securing a child restraint system in the third row of seats. The child restraint system is not secured if you do so. An incorrectly fitted child restraint system cannot perform its intended protective function in the event of an accident, and could lead to injuries. X Swing back the rear seat backrest until it engages (Y page 250). The outer seats of the 2nd row of seats are only engaged when the lock verification indicator is folded in and the warning tab is barely visible (Y page 250). Only secure a child restraint system on the center seat in the second row when the belt buckles of the outer seats are not obstructed or overlapped by the child restraint system. Not all child restraint systems, including some Mercedes-Benz approved child restraint systems, can be used in this seat position. For further information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not use the LATCH-type anchors (ISOFIX) or seat belt buckles for the outer seats in conjunction with a child seat in the secondrow center seat. Child seats in the center seating position must only be secured by the center seat position seat belt inserted into the seat belt buckle for the second-row center seat. G Warning G Warning Make sure that the seats are locked and that the backrests are locked in a vertical position after fitting the Top Tether belt. The outer seats in the second row are only locked if the lock verification indicator is folded in and the indicator area is barely visible. If the backrests are not locked, they could fold forwards in the event of an accident, sudden braking or a sudden change of direction. Instead of restraining an occupant, they could cause additional serious or even fatal injury. X Please be aware that installation of a child seat in the second-row center seat position can prevent the folding forward of the outer second-row seats which can obstruct access to and exit from the third-row seats. This could affect the occupants' on the third-row seats ability to exit the vehicle. In case of an accident it will be difficult for occupants of the third-row seats to leave the vehicle. Serious injuries could be the result. Install a child seat in one of the outer seating positions according to the installation instructions if access to the third-row seats is required. X If necessary, push the head restraint back down slightly (Y page 102). Make sure that Slide the head restraint upwards.