Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 67)

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 for the second
row of seats are located on the rear of the rear
seat backrests. For the third row of seats, use
the cargo tie-down rings in the trunk floor.
X Remove respective covering cap : of the
Top Tether anchorage.
X Place covering cap : in a suitable place
(e.g. in the glove box).
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 Route Top Tether belt ? downward
between the cargo compartment cover and
the rear seat backrest.
X Hook Top Tether hook = of Top Tether
belt ? into Top Tether anchorage ;.
Ensure that:
R Top Tether hook = is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ; as shown.
R
Top Tether belt ? is not twisted.
R
Top Tether belt ? is routed between the
rear seat backrest and the cargo
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