Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 95)

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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
̈ Lower the head restraint if necessary
(
୴ page 135).
Make sure the top tether strap can
pass freely between the head restraint
and top of seat backrest.
̈ Install the child restraint system and
tighten the top tether strap according
to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
Second-row middle seat*
Warning!
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After installing top tether straps, make sure
ț the seats are properly locked
ț the seat backrests are in an upright po-
sition and are properly locked
An outboard second-row seat is properly
locked only when lock status indicator 1 is
in hinged position and red marking 2 is
barely visible ( ୴ page 131).
If a seat and seat backrest are not properly
locked, the seat could move forward and the
seat backrest could fold. The child seat
would no longer be properly supported or
positioned to provide its intended benefit.
That could cause serious or even fatal
injuries.
Warning!
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Only install a child seat in the second-row
middle seat position if the outboard seat
belt buckle is not obstructed or overlapped
by the child seat. Not all child seats, includ-
ing some Mercedes-Benz approved child
seats, can be used in this seating position.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center for more information.
Do not use the LATCH anchors or seat belt
buckle for the outboard seats in conjunction
with a child seat the second-row middle seat
position. Child seats in the middle seating
position must only be secured by the middle
seat position seat belt inserted into the seat
belt receptacle for that seat.
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