Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011 - Manual (Page 66)

Never change the rear seat position after
installing the child restraint. This could
R
damage the child restraint
R introduce undesirable slack or tension into
the seat belt
R loosen the child restraint
R misposition the child restraint
All of the above will lessen the
effectiveness of the child restraint and thus
increase the chance or severity of injury in
an accident.
Top Tether
G Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(
Y page 60).
Top Tether provides an additional attachment
point between the "LATCH" type child seat
mount (ISOFIX) child restraint system and the
rear seat. This can further reduce the risk of
injury.
The Top Tether anchorages are located in the
rear compartment behind the head restraints.
X Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
seats: move the rear seat backrest to an
upright position (
Y page 102).
X Remove corresponding protective cap :
from the Top Tether anchorage.
X Place protective cap : in a suitable place
(e.g. in the glove box).
X Slide the head restraint upwards.
X Route Top Tether belt ? under the head
restraint between both head restraint bars.
X Engage Top Tether hook = of Top Tether
belt ? into Top Tether anchorage ;.
Make sure that:
R Top Tether hook = is engaged in Top
Tether anchorage ;, as illustrated.
R Top Tether belt ? is not twisted.
R Top Tether belt ? can move freely
between the rear seat backrest and the
head restraint.
X Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether. Always
comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Make sure that
Top Tether belt ? is taut.
The child restraint system with Top Tether
belt ? has been removed:
X Slide protective cap : onto Top Tether
anchorage ;.
G Warning!
Vehicles with rear power seats:
Never change the rear seat position after
installing the child restraint. This could
R damage the child restraint
R introduce undesirable slack or tension into
the seat belt
R loosen the child restraint
R misposition the child restraint
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Children in the vehicle
Safety