Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 60)

Top Tether
G 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
by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests.
If the seat backrest is not locked properly, the
seat backrest could fold forward. The child
restraint system is no longer supported
properly or held in position and can no longer
fulfill its function. This could cause serious or
even fatal injuries.
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured
with ISOFIX and the rear seat. It helps reduce
the risk of injury even further.
The Top Tether anchorages are located on the
rear side of the rear seat backrests.
X Move 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 B under head
restraint = between the two head restraint
bars.
X Route Top Tether belt B downward
between cargo compartment cover : and
rear seat backrest ;.
X Hook Top Tether hook A of Top Tether belt
B into Top Tether anchorage ?.
Ensure that:
R Top Tether hook A is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ? as shown.
R Top Tether belt B is not twisted.
R Top Tether belt B is routed between rear
seat backrest ; and cargo
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Children in the vehicle
Safety