Mercedes-Benz 2005 ML 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
̈ Securely fasten the hook 1 to the an-
chorage ring 2.
For safety, make sure the hook has at-
tached to the ring beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
Once the top tether anchorage hook is
attached, the child restraint itself can be
secured. Tigthen the top tether strap
according to the child restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions.
Vehicle without third row seats
3 Anchorage rings for second row seats
4 Anchorage rings for third row seats*
This vehicle is provided with three tether
anchorages 3 for a top tether strap be-
hind the second row seats.
Vehicle with third row seats*
3 Anchorage rings for second row seats
4 Anchorage rings for third row seats*
This vehicle is provided with tether anchor-
ages for a top tether strap behind the
second row seats 3 and the third row
seats 4.
When using the third row observe the
following:
ț Installation of infant and child restraint
systems with a top tether strap is al-
lowed only on both third row seats plus
the center second row seat.
ț When using the center second row seat
for a top tether strap, the left third row
seat should only be used for a child re-
straint system, since exiting the vehicle
may not be possible in an emergency
due to the routing of the top tether
strap.
ț When installing an infant or child re-
straint system with a top tether strap
on the left second row seat, the left
third row seat should not be occupied.
!
Do not use the tether anchorages 4
for a top tether strap on a second row
seat.