Mercedes-Benz 2010 R350 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
X
Fold seat backrest ; forward to seat
cushion = as far as necessary for you to
access anchorage ring ?.
X
Guide top tether strap B between head
restraint and top of the seat backrest.
X
Securely fasten hook A, which is part of
top tether strap B, to anchorage ring ?.
Make sure
R
top tether strap B is not twisted
R
the head restraint is installed and
positioned such that top tether strap B
can pass freely between the head restraint
and top of the seat backrest
R
top tether strap B is positioned between
the seat backrest and the cargo
compartment cover blind (if installed)
R
top tether strap B is positioned between
the seat backrest and the cargo net (if
installed)
i
For safety, make sure hook A is attached
to anchorage ring ? beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
X
Fold seat backrest up and push backwards
until it engages audibly.
G
Warning!
After installing the top tether strap, make sure
the seat backrest is in an upright position and
is locked properly.
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.
X
Lower the head restraint if necessary
(Y page 88).
Make sure top tether strap B can pass
freely between the head restraint and top
of the seat backrest.
X
Install the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap B according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 55.
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 both
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.
Each of the outboard second-row seats and
third-row seats has two LATCH-type anchors
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.
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