Mercedes-Benz 2009 G-Class Automobile User Manual


 
X
For safety, make sure hook ; is attached
to anchorage ring : beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
Once hook ; 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.
G
Warning!
Only use the described top tether anchorage
rings for the respective child seat. Other
lashing eyelets could tear in case of an
accident. Make sure the top tether straps are
not crossed or twisted and the hook is
attached and closed properly.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 44.
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.
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.
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.
LATCH-type anchors : are located between
the seat cushion and the backrest.
X
Install a LATCH-type child seat according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
A rigid connection between the child seat
and the body of the vehicle is established.
X
Make sure the seat belt for the rear center
seat can operate freely with a child seat
installed.
Child safety
Child safety locks
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 44.
G
Warning!
Children could open a rear door from the
inside. This may cause serious personal injury
or an accident. Therefore, secure the rear
doors with the child safety locks whenever
children are riding in the back seats of the
vehicle.
The child safety locks on the rear doors
enable you to secure each rear door
individually. You cannot open a secured rear
door from the inside. You can open the rear
door from the outside when the vehicle is
unlocked.
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Occupant safety
Safety and security
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