Anchors, Safety and security – Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Occupant safety
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2
Anchorage rings
3
Hook
X
Move the respective head restraint to its
uppermost position (
2
Anchorage ring
3
Hook
4
Top tether strap
X
Guide top tether strap
4
between head
restraint and top of the seat backrest.
X
Securely fasten hook
3
, which is part of
top tether strap
4
, to anchorage ring
2
.
Make sure
R
top tether strap
4
is not twisted
R
the head restraint is installed and
positioned such that the top tether strap
can pass freely between the head restraint
and top of the seat backrest
R
the top tether strap is positioned between
the seat backrest and the cargo
compartment cover blind (if installed)
R
the top tether strap is positioned between
the seat backrest and the cargo net (if
installed)
i
For safety, make sure hook
3
is attached
to anchorage ring
2
beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
X
Lower the head restraint if necessary
(
Make sure the top tether strap can pass
freely between the head restraint and top
of the seat backrest.
X
Install the child restraint system and
tighten the top tether strap according to
the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
After removing the child restraint system and
the top tether strap
4
.
X
Reinstall the anchorage ring cover
1
.
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.
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.
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