Safety, Children in the vehicle – Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL Class User Manual

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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors

in the rear

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WARNING

Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where
a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
Install the child restraint system in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Attach the child restraint system to both
securing rings.
An incorrectly installed child restraint system
could come loose during an accident and
seriously or even fatally injure the child.
Child restraint systems or child seat securing
rings that are malfunctioning or damaged as
the result of a collision must be replaced.

Securing rings for the outer seats in the second row

Securing rings for the third row of seats

Securing rings : and ; for two LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child restraint systems can be found
on the left and right:

R

on the rear seat backrests of the outer
seats in the second row

R

on the backrests of the seats in the third
row of seats

Before installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system in the second row:

X

Move the rear seat backrests in the second
row to an upright position (

Y

page 109).

X

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
securing system.
Comply with the manufacturer's
instructions when installing.

Secure child restraint systems without a
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system using the seat belts in the vehicle.
When installing child restraint systems, you
must observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.

Top Tether

Top Tether anchorages

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WARNING

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 before
installing the Top Tether straps or when the
cargo compartment is not in use. Make sure
that rear seat backrests are secured properly

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