Mercedes-Benz 2003 C 240 4MATIC - Manual (Page 64)

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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Child seat anchors – “LATCH” type
This vehicle is equipped with two “LATCH”
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
type anchors (at each of the outer rear
seats) for the installation of a “LATCH”
child seat with the matching mounting fit-
tings.
The anchors are located between the seat
cushion and the backrest.
̈ Grip inner side of anchors 1 and fold
forward until they lock in place.
̈ Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
With a child seat installed in the left rear
seat, the seat belt for the center seat occu-
pied by a passenger must operate freely.
Guide seat belt between its seat cushion
anchor and backrest anchor along outside
of right side child seat anchor.
To fold anchors back
̈ Press down button 2 on each anchor
and return anchor to its catch.
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The child seat must be firmly attached
in the right and left side anchors 1.
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Non-“LATCH” type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child
seat according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Warning!
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Children too big for child restraint systems
must ride in back seats using regular seat
belts. Position shoulder belt across chest
and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper
belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. un-
til they reach a height where a lap/shoulder
belt fits properly without a booster.
Before installing the child seat, make sure
anchors 1 are folded out and locked in
place.
Install child seat according to manufactur-
er’s instructions.
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