Mercedes-Benz 2009 C350 Sport Automobile User Manual


 
Occupant safety
63
3
Anchorage ring
4
Hook
X
Guide the top tether strap between head
restraint 1 and top of the seat backrest.
X
Make sure the top tether strap is not
twisted.
X
Securely fasten hook 4, which is part of
the top tether strap, to anchorage ring 3.
X
For safety, make sure hook 4 is attached
to anchorage ring 3 beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
X
Lower head restraint 1 if necessary
(Y page 91).
Make sure the top tether strap can pass
freely between head restraint 1 and top of
the seat backrest.
Once hook 4 is attached, the child restraint
itself can be secured.
X
Install the child restraint system and
tighten the top tether strap according to
the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
After removing the child restraint system and
the top tether strap.
X
Pull down and close anchorage ring cover
2 from respective anchorage ring 3.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 59.
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH-type
anchors (at each of the rear outer seats) for
the installation of a LATCH-type child seat
with matching mounting fittings.
G
Warning!
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children
over 41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height
where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly
without a booster.
Install child seat according to
manufacturer’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
replaced.
Non-LATCH-type child seats may also be used
and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat
belt system. Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Vehicles with non-foldable rear bench seat:
The LATCH-type anchors are blended with
covers. Vehicles with split rear bench seat:
The LATCH-type anchors are located between
the seat cushion and the backrest.
Safety and security
Z