2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 67

Children in the vehicle Make sure hook A, as illustrated, is engaged in TopTether anchorage ? RTopTether belt B is not twisted RTopTether belt B is routed between the seat backrest and the cargo compartment cover if the cargo compartment cover is installed RTopTether belt B is routed between the rear seat backrest and the safety net, if the safety net is installed. X Swing back the rear seat backrest until it engages audibly (Y page 250). RTopTether 65 X Pull release loop : in the direction of the arrow. G Warning X Fold seat backrest ; forward in the direction of seat cushion = until TopTether anchorage ? is accessible. 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 after installing the TopTether straps or when the extended 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. 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 X Route Top Tether belt B under the head restraint between both head restraint bars. X Engage TopTether hook A of TopTether belt B, into TopTether anchorage ?. If necessary, push the head restraint back down slightly (Y page 102). Make sure that the routing of TopTether belt B 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 B sits taut. Z Safety