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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (
୴ page 390).
Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
Prior to installing a tether strap, note the
following steps:
̈ Roll up retractable luggage cover and
partition net.
̈ Remove storage box (if so equipped)
(
୴ page 269).
If the storage box is not removed:
ț the top tether anchorage ring located
on the floor (
୴ page 87) for use with a
child restraint in the rear center seat
position cannot be accessed.
ț the hook of the top tether strap when
attached to the anchorage ring on an
outer rear seat backrest may push
against the storage box and prevent
the backrest from properly locking into
position.
̈ If you place a child seat in the left or
center rear seat position, remove twin
roller blind (
୴ page 271) and return
seat to its original position.
̈ If you place a child seat in the right rear
seat position, the twin roller blind can
remain installed if so desired.
̈ Fold the rear backrest slightly forward
(
୴ page 260).
̈ Guide top tether strap between head
restraint and top of seat back.
Head restraints must be installed (if re-
movable) and positioned such that the
top tether strap can pass freely
between the head restraint and top of
the seat back.
Make sure the tether strap is not twist-
ed.
̈ Fold the rear backrest back until it
locks in place (
୴ page 261).
Warning! G
If the indicator lamp should not illuminate,
the system is not functioning. You must see
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before
seating any child on the front passenger
seat.
Warning! G
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the Occupant Classifi-
cation System. The bottom of the child seat
must make full contact with the passenger
seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child
seat could cause injuries to the child in case
of an accident, instead of increasing protec-
tion for the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of child seats.
!
Do not reinstall twin roller blind with a
child seat and top tether installed in the
left and center rear seat position.