Mercedes-Benz CLK-Coupe 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH-
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for
the installation of a LATCH-type child seat
with matching mounting fittings.
LATCH-type anchors
The LATCH-type anchors are located be-
tween the seat cushion and the backrest.
1 Anchors
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Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning!
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Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper belt positioning for children over
41 lbs until they reach a height where a
lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
Install child seat according to manufactur-
er’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached to the
right and left side anchor.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result
in serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat anchor fittings must be replaced.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.
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Non-LATCH-type child seats may also be
used and can be installed using the vehicle’s
seat belt system (
page 80). Install child seat
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.