Mercedes-Benz 2003 E -Class Wagon - Manual (Page 83)

80 Restraint systems
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Practical hints Car care Index
Prior to installing a tether strap, note the following
steps:
1 Roll up retractable luggage cover and partition net,
see page 172.
2 Fold backrest forward (see page 169), guide tether
strap between head restraint and top of seat back.
Head restraint must be installed and positioned
such that the top tether strap can pass freely
between the head restraint and top of seat back. Be
careful that the tether strap is not twisted. Fold
backrest back until it locks in place.
If the top tether is installed on the left back side of
rear backrest, remove twin-reel roller blind, see
page 172.
The tether strap has to run through the locking
mechanism of twin-reel-roller blind.
3 Fold up anchorage rings (2).
To secure a tether strap to the anchorage, securely
fasten the hook (1), which is part of the tether strap, to
the anchorage ring (2). For safety, please make sure that
the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
Warning!
Always lock backrest in its upright position when
rear seat bench is occupied by passengers, or the
extended cargo area is not in use. Check for secure
locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest.