Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 - Manual (Page 72)

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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 anchor fit-
tings.
If you have not installed a child seat, the
“LATCH” anchor fittings are covered with
an upholstery blend.
1 Indicates the position of the anchors
2 Anchors
3 Upholstery blend
4 Installation device
̈ Move rear power seats*/bench* to the
rearmost position (
୴ page 113).
̈ Fold upholstery blend 3 upward.
̈ Turn installation device 4 to a vertical
position so that upholstery blend 3
does not fold down.
̈ Install child seat according to the man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
A solid connection is established be-
tween the child seat and the body of
the vehicle.
Do not adjust rear power seat*/bench*
position after installing child restraint.