Mercedes-Benz 2003 G 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Child seat anchors – “LATCH” type
This vehicle is provided with two “LATCH”
(LOWER Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren) type anchors (at each of the outer
rear seats) for installation of a “LATCH”
child seat with matching mounting fittings.
Anchors
Install a “LATCH” type child seat according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
̈ Install child seat according to manufac-
turer’s instructions.
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With a child seat installed in the left
rear seat, the seat belt for the center
seat occupied by a passenger must op-
erate freely.
Non-“LATCH” type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child
seat according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Warning! G
Install child seat according to manufactur-
er’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached in the
right and left side anchors.
Warning! G
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident.
Damaged or impact-damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be re-
placed.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.
Children too big for child restraint systems
must ride in back 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 from 41 lbs. un-
til they reach a height where a lap/shoulder
belt fits properly without a booster.