Mercedes-Benz 2005 C-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Head restraint must be positioned such
that the top tether strap can pass freely
between the head restraint and the top
of the seat back.
Make sure the tether strap is not twist-
ed.
2 Hook
3 Anchorage ring
̈ Securely fasten the hook 2 to the
anchorage ring 3.
̈ Swing rear seat backrest to the rear
until it engages.
̈ Check the rear seat backrest to be
locked in its upright position
(
page 251).
Once the top tether anchorage hook is
attached, the child restraint itself can be
secured. Tighten the top tether strap
according to the child restraint manufac-
turer's instructions.
Child seat anchors - LATCH type
To fold anchors out
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH
(L
ower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for
the installation of a “LATCH” child seat
with the matching mounting fittings.
The foldable LATCH type anchors are
located between the seat cushion and the
backrest.
1 Anchors
2 Release button
i
For safety, make sure the hook 2 has
attached to the ring 1 beyond the
safety catch, as illustrated.
Warning! G
Always lock backrest in nearly upright posi-
tion when rear seat bench is occupied by
passengers, or the extended cargo area is
not in use. Check for secure locking by
pushing and pulling on the backrest.
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