Safe ty, Children in the vehicle – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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Securing ring

X

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint system. Comply with the

manufacturer's instructions when

installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint system.

X

When an LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint system is installed, make sure

that the center seat belt in the rear

compartment is fully functional and can

move freely.

Top Tether

G

WARNING

Observe "Important safety notes"

(

Y

page 54).

G

WARNING

Always engage the rear seat backrests in an

upright position before installing the Top

Tether belt. Push and pull the rear seat

backrests to check whether they are engaged

correctly. If the seat backrest is not locked

properly, the seat backrest could fold. The

child seat would no longer be supported

properly or positioned to provide its intended

benefit. That could cause serious or even fatal

injuries.

G

WARNING

Only use the described top tether anchorage

rings for the respective child seat. Other

lashing eyelets could tear in case of an

accident. Make sure the top tether straps are

not crossed or twisted and the hook is

attached and closed properly.

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.

X

Remove cargo compartment cover

(

Y

page 261).

X

Move the 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 = under the head

restraint between the two head restraint

bars.

X

Attach Top Tether hook : to Top Tether

anchorage ; on the cargo compartment

floor.

X

Hook Top Tether hook : of Top Tether belt

= into Top Tether anchorage ;.

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