Mercedes-Benz 2006 E -Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Child seat anchors - LATCH type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH
(L
ower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
type anchors (at each of the outer rear
seats) for the installation of a “LATCH”
child seat with the matching mounting fit-
tings.
The anchors are located behind an uphol-
stery blend.
1 Indicates the position of the anchors
2 Anchors
̈ Lift up upholstery blend to access the
anchors.
̈ Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Make sure the seat belt for the center
seat can operate freely with a child
seat installed.
i
Non-LATCH type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system (
page 78).
Install child seat according to the man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
Warning! G
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Posi-
tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul-
der, 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 proper-
ly without a booster.
Install child seat according to manufactur-
er’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached in the
right and left side anchors 2.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result
in serious injury or death to the child.