Mercedes-Benz S-Sedan 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 68)

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings ; on the
rear seats are covered by a Velcro-fastened
upholstered lining :.
X
Vehicles with a rear reclining seat:
adjust the rear reclining seat backrest
down a little before installing the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system.
X Fold upholstered lining : upwards.
Vehicles with a rear reclining seat:
remove upholstered lining :.
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system on both LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) securing rings ;.
X
Vehicles with a rear reclining seat: move
the rear reclining seat backrest to an
upright position. The rear reclining seat
backrest must rest against the child
restraint system.
G WARNING
Vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
bench seats:
If you adjust the seat after installing a child
restraint system:
R the seat belt could slacken or become too
tight
R the child restraint system could become
loose, incorrectly positioned or damaged
As a result, the child restraint system may not
be able to provide the intended level of pro-
tection. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Never adjust the seat after installing the child
restraint system.
ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings ; for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems are installed on the left and
right rear seats.
Vehicles with rear seat armrest: adjust the
rear seat armrest so that LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) securing rings ; for the LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child restraint system are accessi-
ble.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may
also be used and can be installed using the
vehicle's seat belt system. Install child seats
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Top Tether
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured
with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount
and the vehicle. This helps reduce the risk of
injury even further. If the child restraint sys-
tem is equipped with a Top Tether belt, this
should always be used.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they
could fold forwards in the event of an acci-
dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of
direction. As a result, child restraint systems
cannot perform their intended protective
function. Rear seat backrests that are not
locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g.
in the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock rear seat backrests after instal-
ling a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock veri-
fication indicator. Adjust the rear seat backr-
ests so that they are in an upright position.
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Children in the vehicle
Safety