Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL Class - Manual (Page 66)

by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests.
If the seat backrest is not locked properly, the
seat backrest could fold forward. The child
restraint system is no longer supported
properly or held in position and can no longer
fulfill its function. This could cause serious or
even fatal injuries.
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between a child restraint system, secured
with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount,
and the rear seat. This helps reduce the risk
of injury even further.
The Top Tether anchorages for the second
row of seats are located on the rear of the rear
seat backrests. For the third row of seats, use
the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo
compartment floor.
X Move head restraint = upwards.
X Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether. Comply
with the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
X Route Top Tether belt B under head
restraint = between the two head restraint
bars.
X Guide Top Tether belt B downwards
between cargo compartment cover : and
rear seat backrest ;.
X Hook Top Tether hook A of Top Tether belt
B into Top Tether anchorage ?.
Ensure that:
R
Top Tether hook A is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ? as shown.
R
Top Tether belt B is not twisted.
R
Top Tether belt B is routed between rear
seat backrest ; and cargo
compartment cover : if cargo
compartment cover is installed.
R
Top Tether belt B is routed between the
rear seat backrest ; and the cargo net
if the cargo net is installed.
X Tension Top Tether belt B. Comply with
the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
X Move head restraint = back down again
slightly if necessary (
Y page 107). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the
correct routing of Top Tether belt B.
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Children in the vehicle
Safety