Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Occupant safety
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the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
After removing the child restraint system and
the top tether strap.
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Reinstall anchorage ring cover 1.
Wagon
G
Warning!
Always lock the seat backrest in its upright
position when the rear seat bench is
occupied by passengers, after installing top
tether straps, or the extended cargo
compartment is not in use. Make sure that
seat backrest is secured properly by
pushing and pulling on the seat backrest. If
the seat backrest is not locked properly,
the seat backrest could fold. The child seat
would no longer be supported properly or
positioned to provide its intended benefit.
That could cause serious or even fatal
injuries.
Prior to installing a tether strap, note the
following steps:
X
Roll up the retractable luggage cover and
the partition net.
X
Remove the storage box (if so equipped).
If the storage box is not removed
R
the top tether anchorage ring ; located
on the floor for use with a child restraint in
the rear center seat position cannot be
accessed
R
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 seat
backrest from properly locking into
position
X
If you place a child seat in the left or center
rear seat position, remove the twin roller
blind and return the seat to its original
position.
!
Do not reinstall the twin roller blind with
a child seat and top tether installed in the
left and/or center rear seat position.
X
If you place a child seat in the right rear seat
position, the twin roller blind can remain
installed if so desired.
X
With a child seat and top tether installed in
the right rear seat position and the twin
roller blind installed, make sure the top
tether strap is positioned between the seat
backrest and the twin roller blind.
X
Fold the rear seat backrest slightly forward.
X
Guide the top tether strap between the
head restraint and top of the seat back.
The head restraints must be installed (if
removable) and positioned such that the
top tether strap can pass freely between
the head restraint and top of the seat back.
X
Make sure the tether strap is not twisted.
Anchorage rings 2 are located on the back
side of the rear outer seat backrests and on
the floor behind the rear center seat.
2
Anchorage rings
3
Hook
X
Fold up anchorage ring 2.
X
Securely fasten hook 3, which is part of
the top tether strap, to anchorage ring ;.
Safety and security
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