Mercedes-Benz 2005 E 320 - Manual (Page 83)

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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
Prior to installing a tether strap, note the
following steps:
̈ Roll up retractable luggage cover and
partition net.
̈ Remove storage box (if so equipped)
(
୴ page 256).
If the storage box is not removed:
ț the top tether anchorage ring located
on the floor (
୴ page 83) for use with a
child restraint in the rear center seat
position cannot be accessed.
ț the hook of the top tether strap when
attached to the anchorage ring on an
outer rear seat backrest may push
against the storage box and prevent
the backrest from properly locking into
position.
̈ If you place a child seat in the left or
center rear seat position, remove twin
roller blind (
୴ page 258) and return
seat to its original position.
̈ If you place a child seat in the right rear
seat position, the twin roller blind can
remain installed if so desired.
̈ Fold the rear backrest slightly forward
(
୴ page 247).
̈ Guide top tether strap between head
restraint and top of seat back.
Head restraints must be installed (if re-
movable) and positioned such that the
top tether strap can pass freely
between the head restraint and top of
the seat back.
Make sure the tether strap is not twist-
ed.
̈ Fold the rear backrest back until it
locks in place (
୴ page 248).
!
Do not reinstall twin roller blind with a
child seat and top tether installed in the
left and center rear seat position.
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With a child seat and top tether in-
stalled in the right rear seat position
and twin roller blind installed, make
sure the top tether strap is positioned
between seat backrest and twin roller
blind.
Warning!
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Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied by pas-
sengers, or the extended cargo compart-
ment is not in use. Check for secure locking
by pushing and pulling on the backrest.