Safety, Children in the vehicle – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual

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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors

in the rear

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WARNING

Children that are too large for a child restraint

must travel in seats using normal seat belts.

Position shoulder belt across the chest and

shoulder, not face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve

proper seat belt positioning for children over

41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where

a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a

booster.
Install the child restraint system in

accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions.
Attach the child restraint system to both

securing rings.
An incorrectly installed child restraint system

could come loose during an accident and

seriously or even fatally injure the child.
Child restraint systems or child seat securing

rings that are malfunctioning or damaged as

the result of a collision must be replaced.

Securing rings for the outer seats in the second row

Securing rings for the third row of seats

Securing rings : and ; for two LATCH-type

(ISOFIX) child restraint systems can be found

on the left and right:

R

on the rear seat backrests of the outer

seats in the second row

R

on the backrests of the seats in the third

row of seats

Before installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint system in the second row:

X

Move the rear seat backrests in the second

row to an upright position (

Y

page 107).

X

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

securing system.
Comply with the manufacturer's

instructions when installing.

Secure child restraint systems without a

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing

system using the seat belts in the vehicle.

When installing child restraint systems, you

must observe the manufacturer's installation

instructions.

Top Tether

Top Tether anchorages

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WARNING

Always lock the rear seat backrests in their

upright position when the rear seats are

occupied by passengers. Lock the rear seat

backrests in their upright position before

installing the Top Tether straps or when the

cargo compartment is not in use. Make sure

that rear seat backrests are secured properly

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