Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 350 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 outboard
second-row seats and third-row seats) for
the installation of a LATCH child seat with
matching mounting fittings.
The LATCH anchors on the outboard
second-row seats are covered with
upholstery blends.
1 Anchors, outboard second-row seats
2 Indicates the position of the anchors
̈ Move the respective outboard
second-row seat backrest to an upright
position (
page 134).
̈ Push the upholstery blend to the side.
̈ Install a LATCH type child seat accord-
ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The LATCH anchors on the third-row seats
are blended with covers.
3 Anchorage ring covers, third-row seats
̈ Remove anchorage ring covers 3
from third-row seat on which a child
seat is to be installed.
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 properly without a
booster.
Install child seat according to manufactu-
rer’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached to the
right and left side anchors.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result
in serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be re-
placed.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.
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