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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