Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
2 Anchorage ring
3 Hook
4 Top tether strap
̈ Guide top tether strap 4 between
head restraint and top of seat backrest.
̈ Securely fasten hook 3, which is part
of top tether strap 4, to anchorage
ring 2.
Make sure
ț the top tether strap is not twisted
ț the head restraint is installed and
positioned such that the top tether
strap* can pass freely between the
head restraint and top of seat back-
rest
ț the top tether strap is positioned
between the seat backrest and the
cargo compartment cover blind
(if installed)
ț the top tether strap is positioned
between the seat backrest and the
cargo net* (if installed)
̈ Fold seat backrest up and push back-
wards until it audibly engages.
An outboard second-row seat is prop-
erly locked only when lock status indi-
cator 1 is in hinged position and red
marking 2 is barely visible
(
page 131).
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For safety, make sure hook 3 has attached
to anchorage ring 2 beyond the safety catch, as
illustrated.
Warning! G
When installing a child seat on a third-row
seat, do not fasten hook 3 to the strap
below anchorage ring 2. Otherwise, the
child seat will not be securely fastened.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child seat is not
properly secured in the vehicle.
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