Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 82)

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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
̈ Swing rear seat backrest to the rear un-
til it engages.
̈ Check the rear seat backrest to be
locked in its upright position
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୴ page 269).
Once the top tether anchorage hook is
attached, the child restraint itself can be
secured. Tighten the top tether strap ac-
cording to the child restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions.
Child seat anchors – LATCH type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for
the installation of a LATCH child seat with
matching mounting fittings.
If child seats are not installed, the LATCH
anchors can be folded back between the
seat cushion and the seat backrest.
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For safety, make sure the hook 2 has
attached to the anchorage ring 1 be-
yond the safety catch, as illustrated.
Warning!
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Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied by pas-
sengers, or the extended cargo area is not in
use. Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on the backrest.
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