Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
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Move the respective head restraint to
its uppermost position (
2 Anchorage ring
3 Hook
4 Top tether strap
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Guide top tether strap
4 between
head restraint and top of seat backrest.
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Securely fasten hook
3, which is part
of the tether strap
4, to anchorage
ring
2.
Make sure
ț
the top tether strap is not twisted
ț
the head restraint is installed and
positioned such that the top tether
strap can pass freely between the
head restraint and top of seat back-
rest
ț
top tether strap is positioned be-
tween the seat backrest and the
cargo compartment cover blind (if
installed)
ț
the top tether strap is positioned
between the seat backrest and the
cargo net* (if installed)
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Lower the head restraint if necessary
(
Make sure the top tether strap can
pass freely between the head restraint
and top of seat backrest.
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Install the child restraint system and
tighten the top tether strap according
to the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.
Warning!
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After installing top tether straps, make sure
that the seat backrests are in an upright po-
sition and are properly locked. Check for
secure locking by pushing and pulling on the
seat backrests. If a seat backrest is not
properly locked, the seat backrest could
fold. The child seat would no longer be prop-
erly supported or positioned to provide its
intended benefit.