Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 69)

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
in the rear
G WARNING
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems
do not offer sufficient protective effect for
children whose weight is greater than 48 lbs
(22 kg) who are secured using the safety belt
integrated in the child restraint system. In the
event of an accident, a child might not be
restrained correctly. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg),
only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
systems with which the child is also secured
with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the
child restraint system with the Top Tether
belt, if available.
When installing a child restraint system, be
sure to observe the manufacturer's
installation instructions and the instructions
for correct use of the child restraint system.
Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is
engaged correctly in both LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) securing rings
! When installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child restraint system, make sure that the
seat belt for the center seat does not get
trapped. Otherwise, the seat belt could be
damaged.
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 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
protection. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Never adjust the seat after installing the child
restraint system.
LATCH-type (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 of the 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
accessible.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may
also be used and can be installed using the
vehicle's seat belt system. Install the child
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